A Message ALL Gardeners Need to Hear!

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@MsJuliah1 Жыл бұрын

Your farm is YOUR farm!!! It Cannot be focused around Anyone Else’s Priorities than your vision and goals!!!

@WhisperingWillowFarm Жыл бұрын

100%

@Holly_at_gypsyhollergardens Жыл бұрын

Thank you for choosing not to debud ❤ you can tape a stick across the horns , so it cant stick its head through . After a while they stop trying ❤

@nahnisjourney1406 Жыл бұрын

I’m two weeks late seeing their video, and I just commented the same thing about duck taping a piece of PVC pipe across the goat’s horns. 😊if I had seen your comment, I wouldn’t have added my comment. 😅 I’m not a farmer, or raise farm animals. I just have a small backyard garden that I really enjoy. Take care and stay safe! Donna

@mbmiller1956 Жыл бұрын

Cucumber Lemonade: 2 cups cucumber juice (freezing in 2 cup portions makes this easy) 2 cups water 3/4 cup lemon juice 3/4 cup sugar Garnish with a fresh basil leaf (optional, of course) Pour over ice for instant summer in a cup 🤗

@WhisperingWillowFarm Жыл бұрын

That sounds so refreshing 😋 Thanks for sharing your recipe

@tracyzabelle Жыл бұрын

Sounds great

@JeanneKinland Жыл бұрын

I made this last year and my co-workers LOVED it! It's a great recipe.

@jessicasteingass Жыл бұрын

I wonder if adding cucumber juice to the basil tea from Roots and refuge would be good. Gonna have to try it.

@mbmiller1956 Жыл бұрын

@@jessicasteingass Your imagination is the limit … not a thing to lose by tryin’🤗

@nicolebury2743 10 ай бұрын

Looking at your tomatoes makes me so happy.😀

@donna1018 Жыл бұрын

It’s fun see how far ahead you all are in the south while us in the north are still beginning!

@kmarshall53 Жыл бұрын

“Failure is just a steppingstone to success” - so TRUE! I realized that this year I started waaay too many seedlings of a lot of things. I’ve pulled out several things because I needed the room for something else and I knew I wouldn’t use the plant. I also found out that tomatoes need a LOT more room than I realized. So it’s always a learning experiment. I’ll do better next year, for sure. Yes, I kind of felt bad about “wasting” food and not being aware of what I didn’t know. It’s okay. I’m learning. Thanks for the message, Jill! I appreciate your clarity and honesty.

@WhisperingWillowFarm Жыл бұрын

Girl I've been in those shoes and what a great lesson to learn. Love your attitude and willingness to learn

@fromgardentopantrywithjell1326 Жыл бұрын

You are so inspiring. I have decided that even tho I have TONS weeds, my garden is still growing... Next year I will have more time to make it better, but this year I am accepting it and... It's ok!

@WhisperingWillowFarm Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! I love that and you can only do so much. Just growing food is a huge win in my book

@samanthahoos9827 Жыл бұрын

I didn’t like current tomatoes last year so I yanked it out to replace with carrots. Now I have volunteers, but may 3 plants will be easier than 12

@leannawashington6366 Жыл бұрын

I totally understand and I agree wholeheartedly. I have a barrys crazy cherry I am going to rip out. This plant is massive. However I will grow it again in a pot on its own.

@jeffkey3158 Жыл бұрын

Just to let you know, your the only homesteader I can’t hear their content real well? Not sure what it’s about? I enjoy your content too. Just thought you might want to know as others prob are having the same issue.

@sassyherbgardener7154 Жыл бұрын

Wow, I thought that you were never supposed to dry herbs in a sunny window. All of my herb books (and professionals I've listened to) say that it destroys the color and flavor. Guess you use yours up really quickly. Been growing herbs for over 30 years, and I just love them! Your cucumber harvest is awesome!!!

@theladysgardenandhome Жыл бұрын

Yes! So important to take notes!

@AHomesteadingHustle Жыл бұрын

Jill you are incredibly inspiring and easy to listen to! I appreciate everything you are willing to post for us! ❤

@WhisperingWillowFarm Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@aloras405 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the pep talk today. I think that the flack people give are because they're afraid of "failure." Something I learned a while ago, I learned from Adam Savage and the Mythbusters. "Failure is always an option." Over the years that has morphed into "Failure is just another word for iteration. If something doesn't work, we learn and try again. I actually learn more from not really succeeding than I do from success. ALWAYS BE OPEN TO LEARNING.

@WhisperingWillowFarm Жыл бұрын

That's so true

@susanturner9023 Жыл бұрын

I bet your house smells amazing!

@WhisperingWillowFarm Жыл бұрын

It does!

@tammygillettVictoryGarden Жыл бұрын

Jill, jigsaw paper is my fav too. It’s pretty (:

@Junkinsally Жыл бұрын

Long time gardener here and my experience in situations like that is that ripping out the plant doesn’t always solve the issues. Usually they will persist throughout the season. If I were growing to sell, I would just step up my control methods to get the most off that crop and prevent the problem from spreading. Then make a note to not grow that crop again or if I decide to grow it again, locate it in a spot where the chances of any problems spreading would be less. I always “trial” new varieties in a separate garden from my main garden just to prevent this situation. During the off season is the time to address your pest issues by working beds and looking for larva that are over wintering, adding a biodiverse compost and letting the soil rest while keeping it covered.

@WhisperingWillowFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@AmyWenham-zi9vh Жыл бұрын

Def jealous of ur tomatoes. The climate is a game changer, bet the tunnels and green house are as well. I’m getting there! Baby steps. Also read ur whole book in like a week. My husband thinks I might be crazy planting something everyday 🤣🤪

@WhisperingWillowFarm Жыл бұрын

Tunnel is definitely a game changer. I hope you found my book helpful

@tinabloomfield7228 Жыл бұрын

I purchased two different drying racks for my herbs this year. One is a multi layer netted one, and the other is hand macromeed with hooks so I can try both ways of herb drying. Eeeeeek!! I'm so excited 😊

@savannahmolina3725 Жыл бұрын

Such a great message. This can be applied with anything in life. Sometimes we get stuck doing something that doesn’t work for us, but still do it or keep it because we think we have to. Change what’s not working for you for a better quality of life… or garden 😉

@WhisperingWillowFarm Жыл бұрын

Absolutely!!

@ssamuel408 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I agree with you and Nathan.

@Booshinefarms Жыл бұрын

We use a small piece of pvc pipe and cut it just a little wider than what horns sit and tape to them so they don’t get caught.

@WhisperingWillowFarm Жыл бұрын

Great tip, thanks for sharing

@brittanybates7498 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the encouragement. Because of you I now know how to prune our cucumbers and looking forward an abundant season! Last year was a beautiful hot mess, this year is better! Remember that FAIL just means First Attempt In Learning!❤

@shannonfrisby9760 Жыл бұрын

You have the sweetest soul

@WhisperingWillowFarm Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@sunshinecindy570 Жыл бұрын

You are so right! I’m newer to gardening. This is my second year. I keep notes! Last year a made lots of mistakes..lol. But I learned. Hopefully this will be a better harvest season.

@WhisperingWillowFarm Жыл бұрын

You can do it! I hope your garden thrives this year

@BaNJiiE Жыл бұрын

✨️✌️😋💨HYTE... GARDEN OR DIE!!! BE BLESS AND JOY.

@tinylittlehomestead8582 Жыл бұрын

You give me so much hope and confidence. Thank you

@WhisperingWillowFarm Жыл бұрын

I'm glad because you can definitely do it

@tonyaboyer5723 Жыл бұрын

Now Jill that was inspiring I love how straight to the point you were, and you just gave me the permission to go and yank out a few pepper plants that just won't grow! idk if they are stunted but all my other ones are way bigger! Done watching them take up my space lol they are like 2 inches tall! So thanks Y"ALL for another encouraging video love to the family!

@WhisperingWillowFarm Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you found it helpful

@freshstarts1618 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for not being the woo woo weird channel. Yes things are happening they have been for decades.. veil lifting .. WE STILL NEED TO LIVE EACH DAY WITH OUR CHINS UP!! So Thank You!! ❤

@WhisperingWillowFarm Жыл бұрын

Well said

@juliesimmonds7445 Жыл бұрын

It helps me to look at gardening as one big science experiment! 😊

@Katsimagination21 Жыл бұрын

Just ripped out a whole row of dill! There were aphids all over it ! Ripped it out , threw it away , planted new seeds ! Besides that, dill is already growing in places I didn’t plant ! ❤ Thanks for always keeping it real ! Love you guys ❤

@fareebug8439 Жыл бұрын

I liked Nathan's short input, its a high producer inface of the pest, might be worth a second try with what you've learned. 👍

@bradcarby3765 Жыл бұрын

I just can't imagine Nate saying "These pigs aren't bacony enough. I'm going to get rid of them and get some piggier ones".

@WhisperingWillowFarm Жыл бұрын

😂😂

@vanessafeenstra5592 Жыл бұрын

Hiya Jill, Great video once again, thank u so much! My cucumber plants are looking very sad this year, little yellow cucumbers falling off, leaves looking pale. Oh well, other vegs are doing great. Its an adventure every year! Lots of greetings from northern Germany:)

@WhisperingWillowFarm Жыл бұрын

Oh no I'm sorry to hear that. Did you get any soil samples analyzed before your growing season?

@savannahmolina3725 Жыл бұрын

I loved watching Nathans face trying figure out where you were going with the conversation 😂

@WhisperingWillowFarm Жыл бұрын

😂 she likes to put me on the spot

@rainwaterrefugehomestead2267 Жыл бұрын

Yes!!! I feel like the "failure" (which I like to call "lessons learned") is necessary and unavoidable! People get so discouraged in gardening so quickly without realizing how many variables go into it, a lot of them out of their control. But once you figure them out...there's that pivoting moment of success afterwards and it's glorious!!

@WhisperingWillowFarm Жыл бұрын

Absolutely!!

@floridastitcher1 Жыл бұрын

Fennel and pear juice is soooo good

@WhisperingWillowFarm Жыл бұрын

Interesting combo, thanks for sharing

@julescaru8591 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your content Jill , I find value in it , and thanks for being part of it Nate your input is welcome too ! All the best Jules

@WhisperingWillowFarm Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!! Thank you for your kind words

@crystalcurtis3771 Жыл бұрын

Great words of encouragement Jill. Also to keep in mind, some years the pests are just insane. In my area, even the weeds are covered in aphids this year 😝

@WhisperingWillowFarm Жыл бұрын

So true!

@bethsands7665 Жыл бұрын

Good message Jill, learn, adjust and do things better next year. I like your phrase" failure is just a stepping stone to success " , makes sense and is awesome !

@roadtripslifeandredox 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for your wisdom for gardening. I have been thinking about clear out garden to plant for Fall.

@gardenstatesowandsew Жыл бұрын

Great advice. Happy Fathers Day Nathan

@WhisperingWillowFarm Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@marlaherrington5320 Жыл бұрын

I like to try something new every year and there are things that I have tried that others absolutely love and say they will never be without and I didn't like and don't plan to grow again. Everyone is different.

@WhisperingWillowFarm Жыл бұрын

Absolutely

@susanclair8623 Жыл бұрын

Hello from Oregon. Thanks for sharing

@WhisperingWillowFarm Жыл бұрын

Hello back and thanks for watching

@crafteesoul7336 Жыл бұрын

I really needed to hear this message. I’m relatively new to gardening (3-4 years) love to experiment and will let a struggling plant stay because I feel bad for it. Thank you for the confidence boost to take it out and plant something else ❤

@iexpectmiracles Жыл бұрын

Jill and Nate, why don't you freeze dry the herbs? All color and nutrients are preserved and you can store them that much faster in mylar bags or glass jars. Just an idea for you!

@Michelle-oo6is Жыл бұрын

Crops grow as the gardener grows ❤️

@WhisperingWillowFarm Жыл бұрын

You are 100% correct

@flipflopgardener6629 Жыл бұрын

I love fruits that taste good from plants that are healthy and well. Thanks for sharing. 😊

@mbmiller1956 Жыл бұрын

Nicely done, Jill ❤

@iheartherbs Жыл бұрын

I would have dug them up and moved them into containers put them on edge of property where they wouldn't infest other plants. I use need oil, omni approved, with a little bit of peppermint brothers to prevent and treat white mold. I know from personal experience when you grow indoors and tunnels air flow, wind can prevent pests or mold from forming. I love pest resistant varieties, so important. I've noticed hybrid varieties get more pests or mold over heirloom varieties.

@roxeyserckie5414 Жыл бұрын

Great news, Lady. You are inspiring and knowledgeable! Keep bringing it on!!❤

@WhisperingWillowFarm Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@freshstarts1618 Жыл бұрын

I love the Grace you’re extending to us.. but my grow season is sooooSHORT if I just rip it out the only thing going back in is a weed or a radish or a baby lettuce … nope because it’s too hot 5 minutes before it frosts here 🤣😎

@09echols Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the encouragement.

@WhisperingWillowFarm Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome

@pamelacooley6457 Жыл бұрын

❤ good message…I’ve ripped stuff out. Plant not doing well…rip it out. I don’t like the way it’s growing…rip it out. I always plant something in its place cause we have such a long growing season here in GEORGIA

@WhisperingWillowFarm Жыл бұрын

I agree

@amyjomoody1560 Жыл бұрын

Such GREAT advice today! Thank you.... I didn't even know I needed to hear it, but I DID! ❤

@WhisperingWillowFarm Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@TheTinkerersWife Жыл бұрын

This is really great advice Jill. Now I want to give that cucumber a try too. Small garden here but still always looking for that sweet spot of flavor.

@WhisperingWillowFarm Жыл бұрын

You should!

@christineclark Жыл бұрын

Sacrifice a few for the good of the many! I feel like we do this constantly 🤣 And yes, it’s ok! And, I too have herbs hanging all over the house!

@Homestead-ish Жыл бұрын

“Pivot!” -ross 🤣🤣🤣

@jameshill4005 Жыл бұрын

I miss you and nate 😊😊well come back 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😊😊😊😊nice video learning so much...makes my garden so much easier and better....thank you 😊 ❤️ 😀

@WhisperingWillowFarm Жыл бұрын

You're welcome and I'm glad you find our content helpful

@ChickadeeMountainHomestead Жыл бұрын

Jill I had the pleasure of meeting you at the Farm Where You Live event in Asheville. After meeting you though it was brief, you struck me as a person who does what's best for you and your family. I totally agree with ripping those cucumbers out. Building soil health is way more important than what money you might have made off of those cucumbers. Because the amount of money you would have had to spend on getting your soil back healthy not to mention the time and effort. I say kudos to you for making a smart decision!! I would like to ask if you have ever grown the Mercury cucumber?? It is prolific as well but mine are close together and they are rocking it with no pest or disease. It is going to be a variety I will grow from now on. It also has a thinner skin and my husband can eat them, with out burping them afterwards.

@WhisperingWillowFarm Жыл бұрын

Hi Alisha it was a pleasure meeting you. Thank you for introducing yourself at the event. I have had my eyes on the Mercury cucumber but have not tried them yet. I bought the seeds this year and I may plant some in my next round. Thank you for sharing your great experience with them. I hope you have a wonderful garden this year

@shervin6711 Жыл бұрын

I love your herbal "z wall!" Its beautiful ❤

@WhisperingWillowFarm Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@LifeonHeltonCreekFarm Жыл бұрын

Mercy girl!! Explain some microgreens! Who what when and how! ❤🌻

@WhisperingWillowFarm Жыл бұрын

Micro greens are super versatile as you can use them in lots of ways. They are super nutritious

@LifeonHeltonCreekFarm Жыл бұрын

Have y'all done a video on them?? I just love what your doing! I've learned so much and continue to learn.

@andreagrowsthings Жыл бұрын

I love those huge portraits on the wall! Makes my photographer heart happy 🥰. Also would love to know what you do with the dried yarrow - just dried flower arrangements or do they have a good use? I feel like I’ve heard they have medicinal properties? I have some yarrow and thought maybe I need to start drying some 😊

@WhisperingWillowFarm Жыл бұрын

The yarrow is dried for tinctures and teas as well as arrangements

@andreagrowsthings Жыл бұрын

@@WhisperingWillowFarm thank you! 😀

@dedg.g.5001 Жыл бұрын

Last year I grew a 🍅 from a seed of a store bought tomatoe. Well that plant got infested with aphids that one plant and the rest of my plants got aphids. I wish I would have ripped it off. It barely produced any tomatoes and it took time to kill those aphids.

@user-mn9wj9uw1q Жыл бұрын

How do you vine your tomatoes? Mine grow crazy everywhere. I try to stake and trim them up, but they are thriving and growing wild in our bins

@WhisperingWillowFarm Жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rtJ6acheq7jehKc.html Check out this video from a while back explaining how we do it

@alannahvankoughnett2369 Жыл бұрын

Put a "crown" on the goat. She wont be able to stick her head through the fence

@trippingwithpippy2317 Жыл бұрын

Try this cucumber salad: cucumber slices, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, sugar… toss it all together and top with crotons..

@WhisperingWillowFarm Жыл бұрын

Sounds delish 😋

@sandyoklahomatransient8557 Жыл бұрын

Amen on not keeping a vegetable you have issues with.

@WhisperingWillowFarm Жыл бұрын

Who has time for that 🤪

@sandyoklahomatransient8557 Жыл бұрын

@@WhisperingWillowFarm That's right!

@tericamcginnis5848 Жыл бұрын

How would the pesty cucumbers grow outside? Even if with a row cover to plant earlier. Nice to see you. Take care. 💚😎

@joybartlett9784 Жыл бұрын

Love the z rack. .

@darlenebass5130 Жыл бұрын

What is the variety of cucumber that you like. Sorry I couldn’t hear you when you named it

@WhisperingWillowFarm Жыл бұрын

Katrina cucumbers from Johnny's Seeds

@nahnisjourney1406 Жыл бұрын

I’m two weeks late seeing this video, but have you duck taped a piece of PVC pipe to the goat’s horns to keep her getting her head stuck in the fence? I’ve seen a lot of other homesteaders do i that. I would be so afraid of a goat being in danger of dehydration, or some predators getting to a helpless goat. Take good care of yourselves during this hot season. Donna Watson Coastal Georgia

@WhisperingWillowFarm Жыл бұрын

I've heard this but haven't tried it yet. Thanks for sharing

@tracyzabelle Жыл бұрын

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@tawanajeffries3610 Жыл бұрын

What is the name of that tomato that you pointed out with the long string of cherry tomatoes? How can you tell when purple tomatoes are actually ripe?

@suzannestack7784 Жыл бұрын

I tried and then ripped out strawberry spinach. It wasn't worth having. The tiny red flower heads imo weren't good eating. It was too prolific and I was really concerned they'd self seed everywhere

@maryloubartoli9190 Жыл бұрын

Maybe putting an electric wire around the inside of the fence would help...that is what i did because they were constantly rubbing themselves on the wire...problem was solved...

@carebearb2007 Жыл бұрын

do you have a remedy you would recommend for getting rid of worms off tomatoes? I am learning every year what works and what doesn't but the worms are a pain no matter what I try.

@WhisperingWillowFarm Жыл бұрын

Great question. We choose not to spray our tomatoes and so we hunt for the worms at night. We bought a black light flash light off Amazon for less than $10. The light makes them glow at night and they are easy to spot. amzn.to/3JARC6y

@anniejefferson4642 Жыл бұрын

❤️

@jenniferbrooks-rieck8797 Жыл бұрын

The tomatoes that had the bug clusters, were they also lemon...?

@lsherylc2524 Жыл бұрын

What do you for your tomatoes fertilizer wise ?

@WhisperingWillowFarm Жыл бұрын

It depends on what our soil analysis says. We use these products monthly homeandgarden.agrigro.com/agrigro-agricultural/#

@kamrieriley6411 Жыл бұрын

Can you please tell me how you have pure joy everytime I watch your videos? Can you suggest a book, podcast, ritual or thing you do? I mean this with respect 💕

@WhisperingWillowFarm Жыл бұрын

I try to fill what little time I have with podcasts, books, devotionals that fill my cup. As much as I post to social media, I'm never really scrolling

@kamrieriley6411 Жыл бұрын

@@WhisperingWillowFarm I am off social media for my mental health. A mom of 4 young kids and I found myself comparing. And it was starting to wear on my mind. I have my few favorites on KZfaq and keep leaning into your videos and smile at your joy. Thank you for the encouragement

@JeanneKinland Жыл бұрын

I'm surprised that your tomatoes are on the same schedule as mine up NORTH in Nebraska. I thought your tomatoes come ripe sooner than ours. Maybe this is an old video? I'm confused.

@WhisperingWillowFarm Жыл бұрын

I was 3 weeks late planting my tomatoes due to us traveling

@kamrieriley6411 Жыл бұрын

Tell me about yarrow?

@kathybiddle9006 Жыл бұрын

What kind of tomatoes did you show us today? Not the cherry tomatoes . You told us the cherry tomatoes. Thanks

@WhisperingWillowFarm Жыл бұрын

Lemon Boy Plus from Johnny's Seeds

@beckisublett7287 Жыл бұрын

What kind of cucumbers are those?I know you have said it before🤦‍♀️

@WhisperingWillowFarm Жыл бұрын

Katrina cucumbers from Johnny's

@thunderrollsmedia Жыл бұрын

Hello. Aphids are controlled by spraying off with a water hose

@jujube2407 Жыл бұрын

I never understood that ... I would spray mine off...and by morning they would be right back...after 2 weeks I gave up... seems like dumb advice

@WhisperingWillowFarm Жыл бұрын

Never had luck with just water, they seem to find their way back

@jujube2407 Жыл бұрын

@@WhisperingWillowFarm same! They have wings! And can fly

@ecocentrichomestead6783 Жыл бұрын

The problem with todays society is the "failure is not an option" attitude that has permeated every part of the economic system. that attitude overflows into peoples non work life. I'm trying to figure out how to earn money but I refuse the contract idea. On a contract, you must fulfill it at any cost. If I have something to sell, I'll put it up for sell. If I don't, don't demand it! I work with what nature gives me and not more.

@WhisperingWillowFarm Жыл бұрын

I love this, thanks for sharing. Look into Lemongraft