Chopping Cover Crops & Huge Beet Harvest!

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Join @jacquesinthegarden and I as we get a little too excited with our new machetes and chop down the cover crop we planted in late fall of 2021. We also picked up a massive harvest of golden and red beets, and you get a sneak peek on how the Epic Chickies are doing.
00:00 - Intro
00:16 - Chop N Drop
04:15 - Beet Harvest
05:53 - Beet Processing
08:20 - Feeding Leaves To Chicks
10:16 - Sneek Peak/Outro
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@DominatorSA 2 жыл бұрын

Just two dudes bonding over beets and machetes. This is the wholesome quality content I signed up for.

@epichomesteading 2 жыл бұрын

The way life is meant to be

@mekko1413 10 ай бұрын

Yeh enjoyed the bonding but i would probably just take the pole hedger and walk along and trim everything down. I ain't got time for this insanity hehe.

@nenemaria-cornfieldsgarden 2 жыл бұрын

The kitty steals the show again ;) Coming from part of the world where we have no lizards (well, I think 3 native ones that are very rare) seeing her capturing one was hilarious. I did also laugh at your machete attempts, looked pretty good in the end,trying new toys is part of the fun! Glad to see you're managing to get some good over wintered harvest from the beetroot etc. Pickled just in vinegar with a few peppercorns is the absolute best way to eat it. Ps. I've been thinking this for ages but Jacques has been a wonderful addition to your channel, having someone to play your humour off against is a really good addition, you seem more confident and like you're genuinely having great fun filming.

@epichomesteading 2 жыл бұрын

It's fun having friends around!

@DonnaLorenzen2009 2 жыл бұрын

You guys' reaction to Bobca showing off the lizard was priceless. Only to be bettered by your reactions when it started to run. 😆

@therealgardener 2 жыл бұрын

A tip for using all those beet greens: discard the dead or damaged leaves, cut the good ones into thirds or quarters, (depending on what size you want) and boil them all. Then strain them and let them sit to dry out. And you can freeze what you're not going to immediately use in bags that are big enough for one dinner. And when you want to use it, fry it in some oil, and add salt, and enjoy.

@lawrenberghanson4401 2 жыл бұрын

I'm surprised you guys didn't use the scythe. You were having so much fun with it the last time you used it.

@epichomesteading 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly same!

@catscat1112 Жыл бұрын

The fact EVERYTHING STOPPED when the cat appeared is fantastic♥︎

@FoodThymeAndGarden 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the laughter in this video

@emptynestgardens9057 2 жыл бұрын

Lmao your camera person is BRAVE AF 😁🤣😁🤣😁

@daniellelady27 2 жыл бұрын

Just two garden guys having a great time on the homestead 😂😂😂

@froissart1 2 жыл бұрын

I got so freaked out after I ate a bunch of red beets then went to the bathroom afterwards! I thought i had internal bleeding but then remembered I ate a bunch of beets.

@laurabrunzo3039 2 жыл бұрын

Truly enjoyed watching this. Not only learning but watching you guys having fun.

@jeanetteschulthe1andOnly 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe hit a little lower...I used to use a scythe. The circular shape catches a bundle.

@midei 2 жыл бұрын

That’s what I thought. A scythe is the right tool for that task. But maybe they did it for the show. 😄

@potatopotatoeOG 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah i was thinking

@soreloser2798 2 жыл бұрын

The probably want to chop it to smaller pieces.

@siamstation 2 жыл бұрын

You guys are hysterical. The chickens are growing so much. Blessings from Australia.

@barbmureillesplace7338 2 жыл бұрын

Omg I was a little scared w you guys swinging those machetes. Be safe ❤️

@jennagrace1534 2 жыл бұрын

Pro tip. Add some beet greens to your beet borscht! The greens also go good in a nice “zumma borscht” (aka summer borscht that doesn’t have beetroot in it). I also love beets roasted with salt, dill, and feta. I like cooked feta though and it sounds like that might not be the vibe Kevin wants 😅

@Neenerella333 2 жыл бұрын

I adore beet greens. I make a warm salad of the wilted greens and soft chivy goat cheese. Love to pluck them as cut and come again until the root is bigger.

@steffaniewalz8444 2 жыл бұрын

Lazy dog farms, mows his down and then works it in. You can also plant that, let it get up a little and put chickens on it, then you can work it in.

@allicupero 2 жыл бұрын

the fun you guys have together is totally infectious :)

@LyndsayMyers 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh I’m laughing so hard at the machete stances! Love that you don’t take yourself seriously and it’s so fun to laugh with you about it all. 🤣

@victorybeginsinthegarden 2 жыл бұрын

You can also put tarp over the cover crop and let it decompose that way

@cynthiaarmstronghopefulhom9672 2 жыл бұрын

The mural in the background is beautiful. Please tell us all about it🙏

@pay1370 2 жыл бұрын

you guys have the same reaction to those earwigs as i have to snails lmao

@Danploof 2 жыл бұрын

did I miss the video about the Mural? It looks so cool!

@epichomesteading 2 жыл бұрын

Coming soon ;)

@melissasullivan1658 2 жыл бұрын

It was on the Epic Instagram a couple weeks ago. It’s amazing, go check it out so you can zoom in for the details. :)

@simplifygardening 2 жыл бұрын

Bloody nuttas. Take your arms off with those lol. Green manures are such a good way to protect the soil and improve its structure and nutrient values. Brill video guys

@epichomesteading 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha we can't resist

@kristinraabe6887 2 жыл бұрын

Love the mural on the wall! So colorful and fun. I think the bushmaster was sharper. Glad to see you made it through the chop n drop and didn't clip any body parts. LOL. 🌈❤️🌎✌️

@GrowingOrganicTvShow 2 жыл бұрын

Golden beets are the best

@PRDreams 2 жыл бұрын

We live in the tropical jungle, so machetes are with us all the time and our cat catches lizards, iguanas, mice, rats... you name it.

@Iceycube1404 2 жыл бұрын

Shower area is starting to look good 👍

@51rwyatt 2 жыл бұрын

this project screams emergency room visit

@cuttwice3905 2 жыл бұрын

Radish seed pods are delicious when pickled.

@MsArtistwannabe 2 жыл бұрын

You boys are hilarious.

@YoitsCOOP 2 жыл бұрын

When you casually cut the Dikon like a BOSS😂😂

@jeannamcgregor9967 2 жыл бұрын

Time to get pickling! That's a s*%!load of beets. Well done.

@Roy5202 2 жыл бұрын

I used the beets I grew this past season in some smoothies. They turned out surprisingly sweet and delicious. I'd say beets eaten raw can be quite versatile. Mark from Self-Sufficient Me lists some good uses for beets in his beet video. Also ngl, the way you guys used those machetes did look pretty fun.

@shellysaphira7274 2 жыл бұрын

Get a weeder and put a table saw blade on it to chop that down its crazy

@soniahofmann4969 2 жыл бұрын

Also I pickle most of my Beets they last a long time in the refrigerator and they're wonderful pickled be sure and add some sugar to the pickling brine

@kfetter9046 2 жыл бұрын

OMG! Good thing kitty wasn't hiding in the cover crops when you were chopping it down! Could you use a hedge trimmer to cut the crops down? You guys are too funny, LOL! The Epic Chicks look very healthy and happy - way to go "Dad!" WIth your irrigation set up, doesn't the mister cause problems with the wet leaves? Say, when did the mural go in? How did I miss that video?

@shannonmcguffey9971 2 жыл бұрын

I agree with you- when there's too many? It's not.

@Pinku509 2 жыл бұрын

In my country, we juice the beets with carrot and citrus.. then sugar.. best juice for people for lost a lot of blood.

@VaultDwellerGal 2 жыл бұрын

Machete improvises.

@7bpotager8 2 жыл бұрын

Epic Chicks, lol, love that :)

@MorePranaGardens 2 жыл бұрын

Chickens love beet greens.

@dorkeboye 2 жыл бұрын

One of the more interesting videos you e posted in a while!!!

@AlanaLee-xv2qy 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah to more videos!

@maryspencer1413 2 жыл бұрын

The mural!!!!!

@jelatinosa 2 жыл бұрын

Lol when you patted your butt. Careful with those machetes. My husband's grandmother, when she was younger, almost lost a leg when her machete bounced back from her swing and hit her hard in the shin. She has a huge scar.

@anjababs7240 2 жыл бұрын

Add some lemon and toasted walnuts to that beet salad too. It’s yummy.

@ardenthebibliophile 2 жыл бұрын

I would definitely go at it with a weed whacker. Ours is electric too, so it's not too loud

@sledgerend 2 жыл бұрын

"You didn't cut anything" 😂 that actually made me lol

@FaceEatingOwl Жыл бұрын

Pickled beets is my go to 😊 yummm. Looking good, Chete dudes.

@barbaracarbone4658 2 жыл бұрын

The homestead has come a long way. Love the chicks. 🐥

@erestorhalfelvan7676 2 жыл бұрын

Vortex drip emitters? That sound interesting. Can't wait to hear more.

@foreverendeavor962 2 жыл бұрын

My cats watching this with me and is very interested in your cat and her lizard

@brettmoore3194 2 жыл бұрын

I do a 1/4 inch cubed carrot and beets chilled then pour warm coconut oil over the chilled beets,carrots. Salt to taste before. I use big natural salt

@melw3518 2 жыл бұрын

Grow some sunflowers and then give the chicks the sunflower seeds, they love them!

@Neenerella333 2 жыл бұрын

I need to fine tune my machete technique. Probably sharpen mine as well. This was super fun to watch.

@cuttwice3905 2 жыл бұрын

Borsht goes with everything.

@padyn4911 2 жыл бұрын

That looks so fun. I want to chop thingsssssssss

@wdsjrmd1 2 жыл бұрын

i love the lavender orpington

@jimriley9697 2 жыл бұрын

My vote is to put in a giant pumpkin. I can hook you up with 2,000lb pumpkin seeds/genetics. Super fun they put on 40lbs a day when they are hitting their stride!

@epichomesteading 2 жыл бұрын

No way?!

@jimriley9697 2 жыл бұрын

Way, that's not even uncommon. And 2,000lb genetics nowadays are not that hard to come by. A lot of people want their seeds grown, so they will throw their heavy genetics around the country like candies!

@Ludick.J 2 жыл бұрын

Literally just finished watching the seed video on the other channel

@Ravinthein 2 жыл бұрын

Your silver lace should be called Prada. Then you have Gucci and Prada, the designer sisters.

@tinapayne2367 2 жыл бұрын

You 2 are freaking hilarious😂❤️ Sharpen those machete's boys...lol

@nancywells5626 2 жыл бұрын

Machetes work well for root division, cutting off bottom tangled plant roots that were in containers.

@rewbew9345 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry boys. But no one looks better than Michael Douglas wielding a machete in Romancing the Stone. 😉 💗xoxo

@gretroman8235 2 жыл бұрын

Informative and funny video. There are sharp rake type implements that you swing that can chop without tiring the arm with that tennis swing.. I never ate a dicon radish. But I love roasted beets and steamed beet green grown without pesticides. I wrap the beet in foil and put it in the oven or on the grill to steam roast. Nothing like those nasty jars from the store. And after roasting and slicing, they can be frozen in bags for later consumption hot or cold without loss of flavor. I learned that 2 years ago when I had an over abundance. Beet tops can be blanched like spinach and frozen too. Love the Cat's lizard and how it escaped. Lots of fun distractions. Happy gardening

@carrief1759 2 жыл бұрын

Sooo much salad fixings! I have friends that would pay big for the flowers. Some food banks would take the beet greens.

@sasspopowich1033 2 жыл бұрын

Beet greens in curries and lasagna instead of spinach is absolutely delicious! I love my beet greens!

@Growing_Unapologetically 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Kevin, great video! I clipped your video so I could easy find your tip to cooking Beets and your recipe! Definitely want to try it! Sounds delicious!

@rutabagastuff6953 2 жыл бұрын

I freeze those beet greens and put them in my smoothies, the beets themselves are good in smoothies too. I get it that you had a lot to process but they are so good!

@lenam2114 2 жыл бұрын

I love this dynamic the two of you have. It’s great!

@fromgemwithlove 2 жыл бұрын

I have a lovely beet quiche

@kelleyniemanatthebablerbar2769 2 жыл бұрын

If you want to try another awesome beet salad try cooked, cubed and add to cooked cubed potatoes, capers, cut up cornichons, parsley, green olives, black olives, salt, pepper, in a Dijon vinaigrette.

@dianecampbell7392 2 жыл бұрын

I bet the chickens would love the earwigs

@nucklepuckle5935 2 жыл бұрын

Everytime I click on a video I know it's going to be entertaining

@steviescorner382 2 жыл бұрын

You could call the silver chick ‘Sterling’ as in the ‘Sterling Silver’ metal!

@hothamonggirl 2 жыл бұрын

I would love to see an area dedicated to making lechon but since this is about gardening, growing pumpkins or watermelon where you "manually plowed" would be a good addition to the garden.

@idoscreamforicecream 2 жыл бұрын

I think silver should be called "Chanel"

@barefootgardens22 2 жыл бұрын

Love this video! Got me laughing 😆

@xSunshinex4206 2 жыл бұрын

Mmm bake the beets in the oven in a foil pack, with chévre cheese (feta cheese, or brie can work sometimes too), pumpkin seeds and a drizzle of honey and a little balsamico vinegar. Man, it is sooo goooood. 💚

@fraservalleychris2958 2 жыл бұрын

Great update! Loving the Homestead vibe. Can't wait for the next video.

@pareendiaz5477 2 жыл бұрын

To your beet salad - try with walnuts (or nut of choice) to add texture and protein 😊 and maybe goats cheese (chèvre)

@sandideak4125 2 жыл бұрын

You guys work really well together! Great team!😊🌱👏

@butterlite100 2 жыл бұрын

You two are hilarious. Machete Brothers! Ha! We want to see all the things going on on the homestead! The good, the bad, the ugly! It would be fun to see a snapshot of your week vlog style.

@josielilechano4535 2 жыл бұрын

my harvest moon experience tells me to use sickle 🤣 instead... hahha... good workout though...

@c0ldlight1 2 жыл бұрын

Picked beets! Definitely delicious- and then you can make red beet eggs.

@maceyvaughan3498 2 жыл бұрын

I'd be interested in seeing you try corn again, or a bigger wheat field! I really enjoyed this update. :) Glad to see things growing on the homestead!

@helenmcclellan452 2 жыл бұрын

So fun watching and learning from you two. Can't wait for the next video!

@staceymoniz 2 жыл бұрын

Ummmmm when did I miss the MURAL???? WOW!!

@phyrewillow6463 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for all the work you put into these videos! Extremely helpful!

@bublhed 2 жыл бұрын

Great beet harvest! I can’t believe you didn’t keep the greens….they’re yummy.

@stephanie7352 2 жыл бұрын

You two are so funny. Who says gardening isn't exercise 🤪

@dianegreiner4054 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea to have the mister option, along with the soaker in raised beds. 😊

@Seraphi89 2 жыл бұрын

Should have had the chickens on stand-by and unleashed them on the earwigs.

@grisespino5342 2 жыл бұрын

You are great fun together! Beet and carrot juice. Soo good 🥕 Happy Easter

@Dominique... 2 жыл бұрын

I just mowed mine down.

@cspeterson7533 2 жыл бұрын

Fun video! But, um, that wall!!! It is gorgeous!!! Please tell that story soon!!

@robertcotrell9810 2 жыл бұрын

+1 for Bobka!

@leeannandrews932 2 жыл бұрын

Can't wait for more videos love them

@AmandaHayes 2 жыл бұрын

This is what they mean when they say 'boys will be boys' 😂

@charliegroves 2 жыл бұрын

So jealous that you are harvesting already! I'm in London and we only had our last frost ~10 days ago. A load of my seedlings suffered. Peas and carrots doing well and just picked up some chilli and tomato plugs as the weather is getting warmer.