Answering Your Questions! Q&A - About me & My Backyard Homestead

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Hey guys! Welcome back to another video! Today I'm answering your questions! Hope you enjoy getting to know me more!
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0:00 Intro
0:45 Personal - About Me
7:50 Gardening & Homesteading Questions
27:35 Chickens

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@summerofstacey6676 Ай бұрын

I realize that drip irrigation has its benefits, but I do believe that you know your garden so much better when you hand water. Like you said, not everything needs to be watered every day, and hand watering gives you the time to inspect your plants and understand their growing habits. Plus, it’s just a peaceful and joyful time for me personally ❤

@itsbreellis Ай бұрын

Yes 100%!!

@susanlindahl6951 Ай бұрын

As a 60 year old, I am so happy that a young person find balance and purpose in this crazy world which has resulted in so much stress and mental health issues. .

@itsbreellis Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!!

@nativecascadian4141 Ай бұрын

I love the advice grow what you eat. I grew basil because I love pesto and sauces and man... we had A LOT of basil.

@0MissElizabeth0 Ай бұрын

I love the Tomato Basil Cucumber recipe that blew up on TikTok a couple yrs ago 😋

@itsbreellis Ай бұрын

Haha BEEN THERE! I honestly dont need to preserve anymore basil. Im sitting on a few years worth and still have it planted in the garden lol

@aphillips5376 Ай бұрын

Yes! Learned this year my local nursery has organic compost with spec sheets available for $40.00 a yard and 35.00 delivery fee. So much cheaper than what I've spent on buying in bags. Plan on getting 2 yard and adding that either in the fall to prep for spring 2025 or in the spring. It will be a big money saver!

@lettucesalad3560 Ай бұрын

It's weird more people don't garden. Even if they just grew a couple tomatoes or herbs. I think maybe they don't cook at home either.

@hankbraff1135 27 күн бұрын

When I was a kid every house in our local area had a house garden , now sadly not many do, sadly thats society as they have programmed the majority of people today.

@edgehillhomestead900 3 күн бұрын

I just ordered from Mad River! I love that they have different packs based on first time growing/large garden/homesteading, etc.

@helenmaclachlan3130 Ай бұрын

You can grow up lemon tree. Just do it in a pot and bring it inside your for the Winter. If you can do a sun room or greenhouse. You can put the lemon tree in a really sun Area in your house. It just need full sun and Fertilize.

@itsbreellis Ай бұрын

Very tempting!! I really need a green house lol

@kimr2361 29 күн бұрын

I think I'm you in 10+ years lol...grey haired, child-free, former NPC masters bikini competitor. My husband and I homestead on a 5 acre hobby farm and started gardening intensively during the pandemic. It's amazing how much food can be grown on little land! Our garden is under an acre and provides us with most of our food for the year and has also become an additional source of income (we started a garlic business on the side that has now become my husband's full time job!) I feel like gardening is cumulative....every year you learn more, your soil improves, and you get a better idea of what's worth your time and energy to grow and what isn't. I recommend getting into mushroom growing if you haven't! It's such a great way to add an additional food source to the garden (especially in shady areas) while improving your soil's biodiversity and building your compost. If you get free hardwood chips where you are score (we only have pine here!)

@wildglo Ай бұрын

Gardening is fun! It’s trial and error and it’s a good way to learn. People can learn how to penny pinch and still make due and get those intellectual juices flowing. Also, it’s very dependent on location, location and location and what works for people. It won’t all be the same but similar. GL gardeners!

@amyr.3103 11 күн бұрын

I live out in the country on .81 acres and immediately made my veggie garden plans. So many of our neighbors have SO much land and not a single vegetable garden, just acres of lawn to mow. It makes me so sad!

@melaniemaldonado6692 Ай бұрын

Im from East Tennessee and i love it here. The Mountains and Rivers are gorgeous. You would love it. I really enjoy your channel and your garden tips .

@itsbreellis Ай бұрын

Sounds amazing!!

@chris.s.9992 Ай бұрын

great video! always look forward to your videos. thanks for sharing.

@destineemead8604 Ай бұрын

So cool! We're the same age!!! ♥︎♡

@TrinaPlummer Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your personal life, your gardening tips and chicken tips. I learned a lot!❤️

@itsbreellis Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@aphillips5376 Ай бұрын

I use Ollas "Grow Oyas" too! I love them! Fill them 1 timeca week to every other day depending on the weather.

@ellemcevedy-dark4364 Ай бұрын

Loved this video! Thanks Bre!

@lorimcmichael5846 Ай бұрын

Hi Bri- really just found this channel and am loving it! Your enthusiasm is contagious! Moving from PA to NC next month and will begin actual outdoor gardening 😊 I grow indoors now- pretty worried about moving my plants, but think it will be ok? IDK? I will be trolling your older videos as I figure out how to garden outdoors! Thanks for all your hard work!

@lorimcmichael5846 Ай бұрын

Sorry- spelled your name wrong!!!!😮

@itsbreellis Ай бұрын

No worries! & what a exciting move!! Both states are so beautiful! Im sure you will love NC winter compared to PA. That was the one thing I didn't like about the North East was the winters!

@kimcarrots Ай бұрын

I loved the Q and A but I was distracted the whole time by that amazing cuke hanging off your vine!! :)

@itsbreellis Ай бұрын

Its actually a luffa!! I have some cucumbers in the back but I planted them later and I haven't gotten any yet.

@itsbreellis Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!!

@Pollito813 Ай бұрын

Very informative video thank you for being open and honest 💖😊

@itsbreellis Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@cherylpresleigh6403 Ай бұрын

I think part of what I enjoy about the videos I watch is learning about who they are, how they ended up doing whatever it is they’re doing that I’m tuning in to see. Everyone has a story, it often gives insight as to why the person is how they are. I’m so fascinated to hear that the strawberry cage has been a game changer for your strawberry harvest! We are really struggling too and have been considering revamping the beds and when that happens the beds will be raised a little higher and I’m thinking attaching a cage is a good idea. I’m also wondering if that would be helpful for beds with cabbage and broccoli etc. 🤔 Thanks for sharing!

@itsbreellis Ай бұрын

Thank you!! & you could make similar set up and use insect netting I'm sure! I had a mini hoop house I did that with for years and really need to make another for cool weather crops!

@tonifafa Ай бұрын

this was FANTASTIC. as someone who wants to start a garden, i have found your videos so informative and relatable. thank you for sharing your knowledge. btw...what was the name of the stuff you use in the chicken coop to keep the smell down?

@itsbreellis Ай бұрын

Thank you! & First Saturday Lime

@D4ni3773 19 күн бұрын

Great chat!

@Tacobelletacotaco 16 күн бұрын

We’re trying out meat rabbits this year, it’s an easier option to meat chickens and you can grow your own hay/alfalfa so you can have free meat!

@mississippiapple1078 Ай бұрын

You are an angel!

@mybootscamewithoutstraps 28 күн бұрын

You're SO pretty. I can't wait to see you grow and grow to hit 1 million subs

@fromnaras 24 күн бұрын

I wish I could move out of California so homes are more affordable and I can own land and grow food like you, but I might only a move to blue states as a POC :”) I had friends who moved to Ohio, South Carolina, and Arizona but they faced a lot of racism. I hope maybe I can do this in California too! I heard SoCal has great weather for growing food, like San Diego.

@0MissElizabeth0 Ай бұрын

When you said you dont listen to much music I thought _"I bet she'd like a lot of Taylor's music"_ and Yay! You're a Swiftie ❤

@itsbreellis Ай бұрын

Yes! I went to the reputation tour and became a swiftie! She's just to good! lol

@0MissElizabeth0 Ай бұрын

@@itsbreellis she gets us all eventually 🥰 I love the RED album; State Of Grace, Holy Ground, Begin Again, Everything Has Changed, and my all-time (little known) fav 💕 Come Back Be Here

@wildglo Ай бұрын

Since you mentioned monetizing off YT and it taking 3 years, which is a crazy long time. These platforms are ridiculous in that regard. If anyone remembers pre-YT and social media, internet, etc. But, I think an explanation of that breakdown would be good to discuss. GL!

@Molly-iw8wd Ай бұрын

I love your content Bre! I just moved from TN to KS and definitely miss TN, but doing a garden this year and also getting chickens too! I also kill off my houseplants, but love spending time in the garden! For the pig/cattle panel, how did you transport them home from the store? They are so big, but having trouble figuring out how to get them home. Thanks so much!

@itsbreellis Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and welcome to Kansas!! It took me awhile to find the beauty of this state since there isn’t much trees but the open space and fields are beautiful in their own way!

@apriladams5203 Ай бұрын

Tennesse gal here. Come on down. Our growing seasons are long enough for Summer and Fall harvests.

@itsbreellis Ай бұрын

Love that! I defiantly want a growing zone similar to mine/if not a tad longer!

@janinavoelkl5727 Ай бұрын

You could check out Yuzus. They are kinda similar to lemons but could work for your growing zone

@Eh-zf7hq Ай бұрын

I wish I can like this twice!

@sandersj821 29 күн бұрын

When burning the squash bug eggs, do you remove the leaf?

@angelinamerriweather8771 6 күн бұрын

How far from Topeka are you? We tried ordering garlic from a company and didn't get it in the ground early enough to root and take. I will look into Mad River. TY!

@myleneberkowitz9418 21 күн бұрын

I like your hair long too.

@Sofia-xh9rq Ай бұрын

First like and comment!!! ❤❤❤

@jasonbates7042 Ай бұрын

I generally direct seed but plan on seed starting indoors. Would like to see your seed starting set up.

@itsbreellis Ай бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jcudfaSQ2q6XlXU.htmlsi=ZbXgWqSWp65AZ2aW heres a video I made at the beginning of the year talking about everything!

@jasonbates7042 Ай бұрын

@@itsbreellis thank you

@Javi_One-fv6ic 26 күн бұрын

Great👍👌

@roshidemon 8 күн бұрын

Can someone help me? I came from one of her shorts where she kills some bugs? and she has a little blue gun, i will appreciate if someone can tell me how it's called

@emilyruribe 29 күн бұрын

Could you talk some about composting? :) and what you do with weeds? Especially weeds that have gone to seed. I'm guessing those shouldn't go in the compost?

@helenebennie3961 10 күн бұрын

You can make compost tea. Put them in a rubbish bin (trash can) and cover with water. I forget for how long. More than a few weeks. Strain off the liquid, dilute, and use as fertiliser. (It does stink though.) The left over material can go in the compost bin.

@emilyruribe 7 күн бұрын

@@helenebennie3961 interesting, I'll look into it!! Thanks! 😊

@toniatalley1977 Ай бұрын

I wonder how long it takes for a loofa to grow that big and get ready to harvest!!!

@itsbreellis Ай бұрын

Luffa takes forever! I start mine inside 6-8 weeks before my last frost and by the end of the season I still have a good amount of green luffas that haven't dried yet!

@farmchannel1231 Ай бұрын

🫶🫶🫶🫶

@hankbraff1135 27 күн бұрын

If you want to have 5 to ten acres and have animals and you eat meat, which I assume you do, you will have to face the reality of having to slaughter the livestock that you have produced from your farming efforts, be it lambs, ducks, chickens, goats or beef sooner or later you or your husband will have to step up and sacrifice a life to feed you and your family, love your videos and you are a breath of fresh air.

@helenebennie3961 10 күн бұрын

Maybe maybe not. Codi from More Than Farmers sends his chickens and cattle away to be processed. 😀