Can we get it all done! HUGE preservation day!!

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@kristenevans4557 2 жыл бұрын

Becky, you take us FULL CIRCLE! We get to see you buy seeds, store, plant, care, grow, harvest, preserve, cook and eat what you grow. That’s pretty darn awesome! Thanks.

@HelenFrost57 2 жыл бұрын

Best channel around! Love it.

@hardywhitehead501 2 жыл бұрын

My 22 yr old grandson freeze dries so much stuff and he also makes his own pasta and he is going to start dehydration. He is so ambitious, he does all of this, goes to college and works full time. Honestly he never stops. He has been watching your channel he loves all your guidance. Hugs Betty

@PolkafacePanDuh 2 жыл бұрын

.....is....is he single? 😂🤣

@shirleyjjohnston5469 2 жыл бұрын

@@PolkafacePanDuh oh, yes! Let’s start dehydrating food and adding love to it!

@debipowell9509 2 жыл бұрын

@@PolkafacePanDuh This made me laugh out loud, for real!!! Sounds like this guy is a true find these days!!!

@smallspaceswithGloria 2 жыл бұрын

My son and grandson help with the gardening and they are cooks where they work and they have other cooking projects at home too , I love it I can actually say I have my personal cooks😊🧄

@kathyruiz5777 2 жыл бұрын

That is awesome, sounds like your grandson was raised by incredible people :) God bless him and you for encouraging him :)

@honeyfoxliving 2 жыл бұрын

For St John's Wort, be careful if you are taking prescription medications for depression or anxiety. That herb is notorious for interacting with so many medications! Something to be aware of. :)

@gretchenramsey9918 Жыл бұрын

Yes…. I have Pulmonary Fibrosis Lung Disease. I take several meds that I was warned NOT to take St Johns Wort.. so please check with your OBGYN and Family Dr.. ❤❤❤

@loritanner4478 2 жыл бұрын

The radishes have root maggots. Which is common if the radishes are left too long in the ground. Or it takes the radishes a long time to develop.

@alisononeil853 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I was hoping someone had insight!

@MusgraveRitual 2 жыл бұрын

She mentioned frequently that it rained so much this year...I was wondering if root veggies were just in very soggy ground too much, so pest could easily fester.

@Zebrasrock31 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I came to the comments to see if anyone had insight on the radish 🥰

@MaryDavidson911 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Becky I’m a biologist and really my area was definitely in plants more than human health. I think your radishes are suffering from maggots and it actually indeed could be because of it being in the pot. Perhaps your container was overly wet for a long time or it could be that they hung out there during the winter in some pre-existing garden soil you’ve had and lived there in the soil kind of as a shelter. And in this case they probably had additional offspring in that same soil. Natural potassium from wood ash can help this and definitely use new soil and bleach all your soil containers. The soil your radishes were in in that container I would throw it away somewhere at the far end of your property, or better yet take it to the landfill. You can also AMEND a heavily dousing of diatomaceous earth (tilling into the s soil) once, then again a few days later, and then a couple of weeks later amend in a large quantity of any type of pepper you can get your hands on in somewhat bulk amounts. This could be cayenne pepper or black pepper or a mix of. I would do this in a 30 inch radius from where the radish location was. This is a little bit “extra“ but honestly could do the trick because maggots are kind of a pain in the butt and oftentimes don’t just go away on their own. This definitely happens to a lot of people through no fault of your/their own. It can just happen.

@gracie2375 2 жыл бұрын

What a fantastic, educational post! Becky’s subscribers are tops!

@tiachandler5350 Жыл бұрын

Oh wow thank you for this information! All of us can definitely use this information so awesome I would have never thought about this .....thank you so much 😃 😊

@TodaysBibleTruth Жыл бұрын

This is so helpful. Thanks.

@mRSrANC0R 2 жыл бұрын

You have inspired me to start a container garden… I have never had any real gardening experience other than helping my mom pick some veggies and strawberries when I was little. But with the way things are going these days I knew I needed to start and you really inspired me to just go and do it… no harm in trying 😅

@chase7139 2 жыл бұрын

You go queen!!

@kathyhoot7277 2 жыл бұрын

You can do it! I have over 100 buckets for my garden! We can't till, too many roots!

@homesanctuaryliving 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. I started with large pots on my front porch. Then went to a raised bed, now I have 6 raised beds, a full garden and pots on the porch. Not too late to start fall vegetables now. Start them inside because they germinate in cooler temps. Transplant outside on an overcast day. You can squeeze in cabbage, Brussel sprouts into your landscape too. Any little bits helps and it’s very rewarding.

@tammymanuel9158 2 жыл бұрын

Almost all my garden is in containers. Ground is way to hard and rocky. They are doing well. You can grow anything in containers.

@bluebirdhomestead 2 жыл бұрын

Do it! Yeah for more gardeners! 😀 Worst that can happen is it doesn’t grow, no harm in trying ☺️

@lenora-yoder 2 жыл бұрын

For kale salads, chopping the kale into smaller pieces and then massaging them with a little salt for about 30 seconds to a minute makes a big difference! It makes the leaves a lot more tender and easy to digest, I like to eat with a garlicky dressing and whatever protein and toppings I have on hand

@amec2755 2 жыл бұрын

Love this great idea, thanks! I'm definitely going to try it with my next batch I harvest.

@carmenn5609 2 жыл бұрын

Such a good advice, thanks!

@amandabispo2949 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this! I tried it and boy what a difference! 😋💚😊

@wishiwuzahomestead6338 2 жыл бұрын

I follow a nutritionist on Instagram who says to always eat carrots with dark leafy greens. Carrots have a special fiber (or maybe he said enzyme) in them that helps digest the antinutrients so we can absorb the nutrients in the greens.

@danilynn64 2 жыл бұрын

I agree and I also massage with olive oil which helps break down the raw kale

@WinryLive 2 жыл бұрын

I got my Excalibur 9 tray from Goodwill online in May! I won the auction for $75. That's a steal of a deal and it works just fine!

@rainwaterrefugehomestead2267 2 жыл бұрын

I got my vintage dehydrator at good will for 5 dollars 3 years ago. It's awesome and works perfect. Can't beat a good deal!!

@bluebirdhomestead 2 жыл бұрын

Wow that is such a good deal!!! How awesome! I love my excalibur dehydrator, but I paid way more than that haha. I am jealous!

@persiusk 2 жыл бұрын

Great deal

@theirishcailin333 2 жыл бұрын

@@rainwaterrefugehomestead2267 wow !! Dehydrators are hard to get where I am, only 1 or 2 places online varying massively in price

@TracieL1234 2 жыл бұрын

When you over fill your tray for the dehydrator, start loading your trays from the bottom of the machine. It works better and doesn’t mix your items if things fall off the trays

@DawnRambles 2 жыл бұрын

One more thing about what not to dehydrate in the house are hot peppers. The smell is not that bad but you won't be able to breathe but we also grow Ghost pepper, Scorpions, Carolina Reapers etc.

@dorothygabriel3230 2 жыл бұрын

Becky, here’s an idea we tried.Take a leaf Blower an d blow the bugs off. It works.

@GiantOakCo 2 жыл бұрын

Learning how to manage the harvest is exactly where I am hoping to grow this year!

@gracie2375 2 жыл бұрын

Becky, I want to be you when I grow up! No can do, I am 65 years young. You are a huge inspiration for right living with great homegrown and preserved food. This is so much more critical than you think in the crazy times we are living in. Thank you for your hard work.

@PureLace 2 жыл бұрын

St. John's wort always needs to be used fresh! You can do partially wilted over night but it shouldn't be used dry. You're also able to use the leaves so no worries if you don't end up using the flowers. Simply chop the plant, allow it to wilt. Cut it up a bit and pour some vodka over the plant. The KZfaq channel She is of the woods is an amazing resource!

@loris9753 2 жыл бұрын

Core your tomatoes and score a “x” on the bottom before freezing. When they defrost the skins fall right off. Saves the time of boiling and no skins in your product

@CaylaCommonFolk 2 жыл бұрын

You spread such positivity. I love that. I don’t think I have ever heard you say anything negative about any situation. You always find a positive light to shed on things and it is a trait that I admire so much. Also I love your shoes! I have a pair in pink haha

@nimomwangi1002 2 жыл бұрын

In Kenya we have a kale recipe of sautéing the onions, adding tomatoes, let simmer and then add the kale and use it as a side for a meat dish or whatever you may like. You can also leave out the tomatoes if you do not like the acidity. Very yummy

@ashleyprysko5755 Жыл бұрын

My husband is Kenyan and we grow a ton of Kale specifically for this dish! It's so simple but so incredibly delicious and satisfying 😋😋😋

@ThePurposefulPantry 2 жыл бұрын

Becky - the next time you do leaves like that - put a mesh sheet over the top of each tray and put them in -- It helps hold it down and you don't have to fight them so much. You can use parchment to do the same thing.

@AcreHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

Wow thanks so very much!! That is very helpful!

@nancymcclain6122 2 жыл бұрын

Root maggots are usually my problem when I plant radishes in the ground. My radishes in pots are usually untouched.

@hp-cs7mx 2 жыл бұрын

I read that growing giant red mustard is good to rid the soil of root maggots, so I randomly do that throughout the veg patch and I never have problems with radish, but still get carrots nibbled by something if left in the ground too long.

@TheRuckFarm 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t know why I never thought to freeze fresh kale in food saver bags. I’m definitely going to be trying that! Thanks Becky 💛

@Katya67 2 жыл бұрын

Becky you should only tincture St. John's Wort fresh. Don't dry it. The medicinal property ( Hypericum) is dissipated with drying. If you make oil with St. John's Wort you need to fridge it.

@MusicalPassion007 2 жыл бұрын

I’m not the biggest fan of rhubarb, but remember my grandpa having a boatload of them in his garden growing up. My grandma’s go-to use for them was in strawberry rhubarb pie, which is a favorite for a lot of my family members. I currently live in an apartment, with not the best placement for a patio garden, but you make me so excited to get a house so I can have my own garden just like my grandpa.

@sandifriest1857 2 жыл бұрын

Last year I dehydrated rhubarb. I made a rhubarb/strawberry tea using freeze dried strawberries! I steeped the fruit and strained it into my cup. It was so good!

@firequeen2194 2 жыл бұрын

😮 I’m So doing that! Thanks for the suggestion.

@hanlyingram712 2 жыл бұрын

As a kid growing up in Australia, my parents would grow rhubarb and stew it with a bit of sugar and freeze it. We would put it over vanilla ice cream. It was so amazing. The sweet and sour as the Icecream melted.

@kiernanhaney 2 жыл бұрын

Just came inside from barely managing my garden in 95 degree weather... I so envy your temperate climate and ability to spend all day in the garden! I definitely love living through the comfort and success of your videos lol

@mirrandamason7227 2 жыл бұрын

Most herbs can be dehydrated up to 100 degrees with affecting the oils

@debpearce3786 2 жыл бұрын

I am recovering from surgery for a broken leg. I cant get out into my garden and orchard. Your show is wonderful!! Thank you so much! I love when you cook with your mom and mom in law.

@lat1419 2 жыл бұрын

There seems to be a lot of it about! I am recovering from a hip replacement, and my friend came over and broke her leg in my garden, it needed surgery and pinning. So now I'm visiting her! Neither of us can tend our gardens.

@carrie86maine Жыл бұрын

♥️ Becky taking us full circle: grow, harvest, preserve, cook, eat, repeat!

@paperwormscat9760 2 жыл бұрын

Will you grow Roses on your new property? Rose Tea is a specialty since ancient times :D

@taylorxblaine 2 жыл бұрын

You were the inspiration for my garden this year. It’s tiny, and a lot of failed crop, but I learned a lot this year to apply next year. Thank you for mentioning your faith in your ability to have a garden next year, instead of preserving for many many years ❤️

@brendamiddleton8194 2 жыл бұрын

Becky, my grandparents had a huge rhubarb patch in their garden. The only way they processed it was to turn it into rhubarb jam. They would simmer it on the stove with sugar and it would get syrupy and sweet and we used it like jam on our toast or a topping over ice cream. I loved it!

@bluelilly22222 2 жыл бұрын

😋

@firequeen2194 2 жыл бұрын

Still my favorite way to preserve it. Although I do strawberry rhubarb 😋

@brendamiddleton8194 2 жыл бұрын

@@firequeen2194 my grandparents did straight rhubarb. I never knew strawberry-rhubarb was a thing!

@kaitlynkaczka8869 2 жыл бұрын

I had big issues with bugs in my radishes this year. I purchased some beneficial nematodes from Amazon and it made a huuuge difference and I got a great harvest with absolutely no bug damage.

@wonderingsanna 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Becky! About kale and how to make a good raw salad. Take some nice oil and some salt/herb salt and then you massage the kale with it. It sounds a bit crazy but that is the magic behind a good kale salad. In south western Sweden, where I live kale in different forms are traditional on the christmas table. 90% of all the loooooads of kale that is distributed and sold all over Sweden grows outside my hometown. I often do a salad with pomegranate , diced oranges, kale massaged with salt and oil and some roughtly chopped natural walnuts or almonds. Many people make a "stewed kale" or a pie, some eat it dried as chrisps or baked in a special hard flat bread kalled "knäckebröd". Loads of people make kale smoothies to, I have banana, lemon, water and apple in mine, perhaps a chunk of ginger. Sometimes I put vanilla in my kale smoothies, might sound odd but vanilla + kale is fantastic.

@nique4309 2 жыл бұрын

This sounds devine !

@firequeen2194 2 жыл бұрын

😋. What time is dinner? lol. 😘

@apriljoamy 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. I've got to try your salads. I'm not a kale fan but I know it's good for you. Thanks for the info!

@wonderingsanna 2 жыл бұрын

@@apriljoamy Do that : ) use the small soft leaves, those are milder in taste. I hope you like it.

@mb-nk9cj 2 жыл бұрын

A key thing for ‘raw’ kale salads is you have to massage it! I love a lemon parm cold kale salad and the key is massaging it with olive oil so it is super tender and delish!!

@canadiannavywife434 2 жыл бұрын

Up for just 15 minutes and already almost 400 likes... Your channel is growing so well. Hugs from Esquimalt

@AcreHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

You all are AMAZiNG!

@bryleicrump5790 2 жыл бұрын

Hey

@wishiwuzahomestead6338 2 жыл бұрын

Look at you go! 🙌I want a freeze dryer so bad! They actually pull a vacuum instead of pressurizing. You can get higher temperatures under pressure and colder temperatures in a vacuum. 🤓

@TrinaMadeIt 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t have a dehydrator but I also don’t harvest massive batches so I do my dehydrating in my oven on a low temp. Works well for me.

@chelleatjbmoe5915 Жыл бұрын

What temperature do you use Trina

@TrinaMadeIt Жыл бұрын

@@chelleatjbmoe5915 mine has a keep warm setting that is 100 degrees Celsius, I use that to dehydrate stuff.

@chelleatjbmoe5915 Жыл бұрын

Thankyou

@ashleyfincannon7060 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite thing to do with kale is make pesto! Best pesto combo I've found are kale and almonds with the other basic ingredients. Delicious 😄

@Addy1027 2 жыл бұрын

So beyond proud of your harvest kiddo, WTG!! 3rd year gardener as well! I just harvest my first huge harvest as well.. Zucchini, basil, chamomile, cukes and green beans! I wish I had a freezer dehydrator but have an awesome Cosori food dehydrator which also has the heating element in the back! The different at least to me from the freezer dehydrator and the old fashioned one is I don't have to use mylar bags to store. for the future! I can just dehydrate and put in jars and call it a day! Loving the freshness, as I'm sure you are as well! Thank you so much for what you do! ♥

@suburbanhomesteadliving9212 2 жыл бұрын

The other day I freeze dried eggs after garlic and I totally had to label them 'Garlic Eggs' 😆 Thanks for another great video!

@lisaleidall5932 2 жыл бұрын

Becky, I've followed you from the beginning and I just love your authentic way of sharing with us all of your knowledge. So, thank you!!

@persiusk 2 жыл бұрын

Since you have so many strawberries I’m going to give you my best tip for them. I slice them and dehydrate then add them in to rice crispy treats. It’s like a perfect texture combination and the flavor payoff is awesome. I used to sell them at farmers market and the local firefighters could get enough!

@jackalv8298 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea! Sounds delicious!

@OrganicMommaGA 2 жыл бұрын

Freeze dried strawberries are delicious, too! My kids go after those first whenever we have them on hand. I make strawberry powder (from freeze-dried) and the kids add it to milk, top ice cream, or homemade "pixie sticks" (with other freeze dried berries pulling other flavors for the straws). Possibilities between canning, dehydrating, freeze drting, and freezing are truly endless. Even a "fail" can be fun to eat! ;)

@sandrab4394 2 жыл бұрын

I dehydrate all of my oregano, rosemary, parsley, and thyme on baking sheets on the picnic table on the deck...or even on the counter in the kitchen. It does take a little longer, but that frees up my dehydrator for veggies and fruit. No electricity necessary! But now I want a freeze dryer!!! :)

@sherricolyer5895 2 жыл бұрын

Becky, I just learned a trick to keep the critters (especially bunnies) out of the garden. Glob Vick's Vapor Rub on a 12" stick and place every 3 feet around your garden. I was telling my great aunt about the bunnies eating your peas. She told me to share this with you :)

@catedennis41 2 жыл бұрын

She won't read it. She reads the first few comments and then she's done. But, I would like to thank you for the idea!

@ashleemarie3422 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Becky I left this comment on another video but I really want you to see it. I watched your onion top pesto video and I wanted you to hear about this amazing sandwich. Take some of you favorite bread, I like ciabatta or French baguette and add some tomato, arugula, and FRESH MOZZARELLA (not the pizza shredded kind, but the whole log kind), and then take your onion top pesto(I mix it with mayo) and spread it on the bread! That's it so easy but so fresh for the summer! I also saw someone make the onion top pesto with garlic scapes and I bet that would be good!

@lisastoran2519 2 жыл бұрын

I make pesto with garlic scapes, and it's great.

@MissJens 2 жыл бұрын

Processing onion tops while watching this. Using my dehydrator for the first time. So glad I got the nine tray.

@Giantkeeper 2 жыл бұрын

You inspired me try growing one thing. Tomatoes in a container. I have two starting to grow! It’s so emotional lol. Tyty Becky.

@KeithandPamBilyeu 2 жыл бұрын

I bet you would love a big stainless wash sink in your new kitchen or food prep/canning area where every you decide to put that!!

@anncannaday3760 2 жыл бұрын

I get so much value from your videos. Mostly the little simple comments describing why you do things, and the tips you give (like freezing until you have enough to process!) Thank you so much Becky. I'd love a video about preserving without a food dehydrator or freeze dryer. Keep up the awesome work!!!

@mrsj5890 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for pointing out the importance of having a plan of how to preserve everything you grow. It’s easy to plant seeds and even pretty easy to keep everything growing, but sometimes the harvesting and preserving is where we slack. You’ve taught me a lot about all the different ways to preserve things. Glad you show things like the radish fail. People need to know that just happens sometimes, even to pros like you:)

@RunninUpThatHillh Жыл бұрын

One thing I've learned.. Do something with it immediately. I've let so many herbs, etc sit on my counter.🙄😂

@teresastone7399 2 жыл бұрын

I noticed the cauliflower looking somewhat purple throughout the head. With my experience of growing it my first year, I harvested it when the heads were completely white. It was delicious. The next year it was left in the garden longer and it turned the purplish color. It had a bitter taste and the texture was different. I think we harvested the cauliflower too late. The cauliflower should be completely white. If it starts to turn a little yellow that means the sun is too hot on it. I've been told if you tie the leaves up around the head it will not turn yellow. I absolutely love all your videos!

@leisaann 2 жыл бұрын

Becky ! You are awesome! Thank you for getting me through the afternoon slump 😁🥰

@tanyametzger1516 2 жыл бұрын

Becky, I keep a Sharpie next to my new canning lids so it's easier to label my jars. Also, I use some vinegar in the bowl of water to clean fruits and vegetables.

@ardithhaarris8202 2 жыл бұрын

I understand about the garlic and onions and dehydrator. We always did those in our garage. Our freeze dryer was also in the garage. One item we freeze dried was mushrooms. When on sale at store we would buy a large amount and then freeze dried for later use.

@annettewhitbeck5849 2 жыл бұрын

You are doing such a great job with all you do. I take my herbs wash them freeze them in a zip loc bag. When they’re frozen I crunch them up and keep adding more when you get move.

@lexieluthor310 2 жыл бұрын

I keep whole radishes submerged in a bowl of water in the fridge (like storing cut carrots) and they stay crunchy for weeks!

@bluebirdhomestead 2 жыл бұрын

That’s a great tip! I will try that, thanks!

@silviamagda 2 жыл бұрын

That's true. I do that too

@ImazABoss 2 жыл бұрын

I also do this with my pickling cuke harvests. I collect for several days and then preserve an enormous amount at once.

@neilafaradi 2 жыл бұрын

Becky!!!! Such an informative video! I always put your videos on when I'm cooking or cleaning around the house and it feels like I get to hang out with a friend while I'm doing it - making everything that much more enjoyable. Plus, I ALWAYS learn something from you 💕. Thank you for starting your channel, you truly are a gem human being! 💖

@TheNanna11 2 жыл бұрын

Love learning from you! Growing our garden bigger little by little.

@loribillings3810 2 жыл бұрын

Becky you always seem to put a smile on my face when I see you. I'm so happy for you and Josh on your new home. I'm really enjoying watching you on your remodeling adventures. Your strawberries look so delicious they are my favorite also. Can't wait to see all the new garden video's in your new garden. My son lives in Oregon and I love their farmer's markets all the produce looks like something out of Better Home and Garden magazine.

@lsmith8034 Жыл бұрын

Hi Becky. I rarely comment on KZfaq, but I had to say that watching your channel has inspired me to try my hand at preserving and canning. I have never done it before. The way you explain everything your doing is awesome and I see that it's not at all as difficult as I thought it was. I LOVE your channel and thank you so much for sharing a part of your life with all of us out here! ❤️

@AcreHomestead Жыл бұрын

Aw wow I love that! Thank you!

@charmainemrtnz 2 жыл бұрын

One of my favs is creamed cauliflower! You give new definition to “go big or go home”. Love your drive!

@gaylewatkins4685 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Becky, I was excited to watch this video to see how you processed this harvest from your last video. Sorry about the radishes and thank you for keeping your videos real. Take care and best wishes. 🤗💖💫

@carolynmills513 2 жыл бұрын

That tomato canning in January was the first video I think I saw. I've been hooked ever since!!

@kittychronister3537 2 жыл бұрын

You amaze me! The wonderful way you explain all the different ways to persevere food and allowing yourself grace when you just can’t do it all is inspiring. Thank you for being you.

@sandrab4394 2 жыл бұрын

The reason one blanches things it to stop the enzyme action once it is picked. Some things (like corn) lose sugar and get starchy & pithy, some (like kale) can get bitter when not blanched. So use them faster if they are not blanched!! :) Your oregano looks amazing!!!

@seekwisdom5102 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I had no idea why the blanching was for

@eliajoe22 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Becky, you can also freeze dry chopped garlic! That way you can just reconstitute it with some water when you need chopped garlic :)

@catedennis41 2 жыл бұрын

Yoy can dehydrate it a lot easier.

@belindagulycz1590 2 жыл бұрын

"that smelled incredible when i just did that. 👀" your face was so adorable right then, my heart melted. 💞

@Simi5050 2 жыл бұрын

I just want to say, what a beautiful, inspirational young lady you are! My husband and I were worried about a possible food shortage, so we started container gardening on our little deck (our yard is too rocky for in-ground beds) I stumbled onto some of your videos about a month ago, and have just fell in love watching how much you get done! Good luck in your new dream home, it looks absolutely LOVELY!

@lindarudolph7173 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, I admire how fast and efficient you are with the preservation. It is so important to process the fresh quickly. For this of us that do not have a dehydrator or freeze dryer, herbs can be hung upside down and dried at room temperature. This works very very well. Depending on your temperature and humidity it takes about two weeks. Then can be stored as any dried herb is.

@ThorneyRose 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve sealed it like you just did [the kale, that is] and I’ve also blanched it first. I found NOT blanching worked best for me, as I was able to chop it up more easily frozen unblanched. And my kids ate it. They found it better not to complain about the taste as I kept giving them it until they liked it! 😏 Actually, I never made them eat anything I wouldn’t eat. I just learnt to get over any dislikes in order to encourage them to try lots of new foods. They eat most things now. (All 6 of them). Thank you for sharing. 🌹Rosie of Oz🇦🇺 & 🐶Omega the Cavalier🐶

@gloriamorris1298 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoy you showing your time you prepare foods. Your my #1 utube program!

@melindasturdivant6959 2 жыл бұрын

I just told my husband I wish yall were our neighbors. We have so much land. And gardens. Chickens. Getting 2 pigs.

@donnaplumridge9769 2 жыл бұрын

My GP ( general practitioner/ doctor ) highly recommended St. John’s Wart for my husband’s anxiety, but make sure if taking medicine it doesn’t counteract with it, since I know you can’t use it when taking some prescribed medication. I drank a lot of camomile tea when I breastfeeding my son, which helped lesson his colic! A happy colic free baby equals a good night sleep! The unfortunate part was I love camomile tea with honey and I couldn’t drink it when breastfeeding my son, since honey is deadly to a baby before they turn a year old. I’m going to look into a dehydrator so I can dehydrate some of my herbs and lemon balm and mint leaves, so I can have it all year long. My son is in the process of drying his garlic bulbs and onions, so they get a brown skin on the outside, the onions that is. Thank you for sharing your garden vlog and preserving technics, believe you me, it has helped me a lot!

@eliajoe22 2 жыл бұрын

Uhm.. Honey is perfectly fine to eat while you're breastfeeding, only the baby can't ingest it directly. But botulism (which is the concern) can't be transferred through breast milk.

@uncommonlyme 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy your tea with the honey, the baby will be fine!! Your son can't have it before turning one, but you can☺️ the raw honey eaten by babies can lead to botulism, but the milk is made from the mother's blood and nutrients that flow within it. So you first eat it, digest it, transfer the nutrients to the blood and then it will be turned to milk, no botulism there 🤗

@donnaplumridge9769 2 жыл бұрын

@@uncommonlyme Sorry, didn’t know the honey couldn’t be transferred through breast milk, just learned something new! Thank you for enlightening me!

@articowl2 2 жыл бұрын

@@donnaplumridge9769 Isn’t it wonderful to have all these kind replies to your comment to help you out. I love this community. I’m glad you’re aware that honey isn’t for babies but it’s also nice to know now you can enjoy it in your tea. 👍

@donnaplumridge9769 2 жыл бұрын

@@articowl2Yes, I agree with you, I love this community, a lot of like minded people.

@nicholefranklin513 2 жыл бұрын

You are so inspiring! I'm so excited for yours and Josh's life adventures and how hard you both work. Sometimes I wonder how you get it all done!

@artkeepsave7206 2 жыл бұрын

I had an a little shitty day at work, so I watched yesterdays video. Works just like a pick me up and I feel almost like sitting at your island and having fun friend time . Thank you for letting us in 💕🙏🏼🍀🤗

@this.vibrantlife 2 жыл бұрын

This is one of my favorite videos do far. You make overwhelming tasks seem straight forward and fun. It was delightful to see you preserve the garlic, and then use it with cooking your peas. Thanks for this one!

@marthalorden8498 2 жыл бұрын

It is so satisfying to watch you capitalize on the fruits of your labor with all your preservation techniques. My sugar snap peas are not quite ready yet, though I have been munching on the early pods. Can't wait to prep them the way you have. I learn so much watching you.

@MyHumbleNest 2 жыл бұрын

Just a thought, when pulling out two trays from the freeze dryer, set the trays on top of each other is you are wanting to crush the contents. It won't fly everywhere and easy to pull out the stems.

@JanuaryLisa 2 жыл бұрын

Becky! GRILL that cauliflower! Use your garlic oil. You're welcome. 😉

@bilezmom11 2 жыл бұрын

Try loading your dehydrators from the bottom up. It will be easier and you’ll only have to squoosh the last tray

@Mandela219 2 жыл бұрын

Listening to you talk about how easy chamomile is to grow 😅 this is my 3rd year trying to grow chamomile from seed. 1st year, nothing came up. 2nd year, a little poof grew and then yellowed and died(pretty sure the greenhouse was too hot). This year's 3 survived. 2 are leggy bc I put them in a shadier spot but I have to single blooms finally! The third is a slightly larger "poof" I have in a 12" pot in the greenhouse I'm hoping to transplant somewhere 😅 I've been steadily biting off a bit more than I can chew in the garden but always learning!

@firequeen2194 2 жыл бұрын

Ditto. Same with lavender, still a struggle but at least I got a lavender plant this year that hasn’t died, 😉. Mint and lemon balm, no issues. Waiting to see if calendula will flower this year. 🤷🏼‍♀️

@Mindy56743 2 жыл бұрын

I got my excalibur dehydrator this year it really is a game changer. I am so happy with mine. I got the 9 tray and have so enjoyed dehydrating fruit and plantain leaves for salves

@sarahireland7727 2 жыл бұрын

I live alone, in an apartment. I can't have a garden here but I still have a dehydrator. I can grow a few herbs on my shady patio that I use fresh until wr start getting cold weather. Then I c I t back the herbs and dry them. If I have to buy any fresh herbs I will dry the leftovers. Any fresh veggies that I buy and can't use all of it before it starts going bad also gets dehydrated. It's amazing how little space dried foods take.

@aricafreire7431 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Becky I don’t know if you will ever see this comment but we are not fans of kale raw either. But I found a great way to prepare it. Put it in a bowl cut to the size you will eat it. Then sprinkle a little salt over top. Then massage it, squish it and mix it for a minimum of 10 mins. Makes a world of difference

@yoclark2723 2 жыл бұрын

I dehydrated dill, parsley, thyme (whew strong!) and mint just this week. I love my homegrown and dried herbs!

@jenniferholter7610 2 жыл бұрын

I did the same yesterday! Dehydrated herbs, strawberry rhubarb jam, chopping and freezing!

@heidipustelniak652 2 жыл бұрын

So love your videos! The other day I cut back my three basil plants. I was able to make a pint jar of pesto. It is so satisfying to put up things from your own garden! My favorite moment is when I get the kitchen all clean again!

@emmatetteh8734 2 жыл бұрын

I have exams for the next three weeks. I can't wait to binge watch your videos Becky! You're the best, always.

@darlenedaniel3049 2 жыл бұрын

I learn a lot from you and always enjoy your videos. I do wanna point out one tiny mistake that you should know. You should always defrost the freeze dryer after every load regardless of how much ice is present. That is per manufacturer.

@nancysala7769 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve have brought that to her attention many times, but still gives out the wrong information. I’ve asked her to read the manual, or call Harvest Right. It’s unfortunate she continues to do it.

@darlenedaniel3049 2 жыл бұрын

@@nancysala7769 Well if somebody follows her advice and they mess up their machine or their food, it’s really their fault for not following the manual, to be honest. It is only a fool that thinks that anyone on KZfaq has all the correct answers. We are all human after all. I always look at every video as a starting point in my research. I don’t do what anyone does 100%.

@jenniferjuranko1617 2 жыл бұрын

Oh I can’t wait to see all the yummy things you make with your rhubarb harvest!! Another fun day in the kitchen with you! Now I’m off to make my list of freezer meals you have made so my sister and I can have a freezer meal day on Sunday!!!

@sandybunn7924 2 жыл бұрын

I feel your pain with the radish harvest. My turnips and radishes were decimated by something this season. Keep up the great work!!

@maryannwright1215 2 жыл бұрын

I have been drying my Calendula and Lavender flowers on the dashboard of my car! It's been working out better for me than my dehydrator. It's only been taking 1-2 days and I don't have to listen to my dehydrator running all day and night. I will be infusing them in oil when I get enough and then making a salve with them. Going to try dashboard herbs next.

@christinesellers188 2 жыл бұрын

what a fab idea could do it with herbs as well.x

@maryannwright1215 2 жыл бұрын

@@christinesellers188 I have some mint and basil out there now as a test. My car has never smelled better! 😆

@teresaslovingcare4444 2 жыл бұрын

Oh, this one was so informative! All questions I have been thinking about! I ordered a dehydrator yesterday to start. So cool that you covered all that today. I was curious what you do to preserve and you went through that as well! You rock Becky!

@clarafwalsh 2 жыл бұрын

I love your videos! I don’t currently have the space or time for a garden like yours (I make do with hordes of houseplants lol) so it’s so nice to relax and watch you work! I just took a break from my boring office job and audibly gasped when I saw that you had posted. Highlight of my day 🌷

@athia37 2 жыл бұрын

On the farm growing up my family soaked veggies in cold water with a good splash of vinegar to kill bugs,then after about 20-30 minutes it got the real washes in fresh cold waters,however many it took.Mom would pick out the floating bugs and feed them to the chickens..that grossed me out as a kid,but now even gardening,I take a lived jar and as I plant ,harvest ,or weed,pick off bugs(bad ones) and put in the jar,when I'm done, I pour out the jar to my chickens

@oldstuffbethtx8052 2 жыл бұрын

Very surprised to see you don’t wash everything before freeze drying or dehydrating.

@marvelenelavigne7427 2 жыл бұрын

I love what you do with your garden food. I have been drying onions and parsley. I have to dry my celery leaves. Just so much to do and I enjoy putting foods away. Thank you for sharing all that you do

@reneecailloux2573 2 жыл бұрын

About the French radishes, from experience you don't want to wait too much to harvest them: the bigger they are the more "bitter" they are which is why we always eat them with bread butter and a pinch of salt. I learned at a young age to take only the small ones and leave the big ones to my dad ;-) That might also help with the bug invasion?

@tammymanuel9158 2 жыл бұрын

Becky, check out Heidi at Rain Country. She makes her own medicinal items, teas and tinctures. She is great when it comes to stuff like that. She grows her own herbs. I heard you can oven dehydrate stuff too. Is that true? Can you use chop up the fresh garlic and put it in some olive oil. Kinda like you can buy at the store? That’s a total bummer about the radishes. 😔

@prayersthatwork 2 жыл бұрын

Super informative!!! 🌞 Thank you so much for sharing ur homesteading experience and knowledge. I am literally learning so much from ur videos and I've started a small container garden 🍅🥬🌶🧄🧅 following ur ideas and helpful hints!