Sow, Harvest, Preserve, Repeat! Story Time in the Garden!

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3 жыл бұрын

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Today we spend the day in the garden harvesting peas, calendula, chamomile. We then move into the kitchen to preserve the harvest. We learn how to blanch peas and the importance of that before you freeze them. The calendula and chamomile are then dehydrated for future tea to be enjoyed on a winter night.
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@rubychurch3466 3 жыл бұрын

Becky, I'm almost twice your age (in Australia), just found your channel yesterday and binge watched you. How amazing are you!!!!!!!! Fancy being so adept and capable and wonderful at your tender age. You have such a depth of knowledge and I am sure that all around the world you are inspiring people. Keep up the good work. Your husband and family must be incredibly proud of you. I am, and I don't even know you lol.

@AcreHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Wow you are too sweet Ruby

@rho1360 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed, absolutely amazing young woman. I wish I had been so onto it at that age! Better late than never, I'm getting into it now, also in Australia. Go Becky!

@deeespersen1070 2 жыл бұрын

I'm with Ruby I Binge watch you . And wish I had your energy.

@sheilak4493 Жыл бұрын

Love how you talked about interrupting yourself! You are the best!

@KayaGirl 5 ай бұрын

This may never be seen, but at least it was said: Becky, I have been a silent watcher for months, maybe a year now. I am a couple years older than you and remember when I was in my twenties, having similar aspirations, but then life happened. People laugh at the thought of me watching someone do all the things they don’t even know I aspired to do, living in a converted pool house apartment without even a stove/oven. After really hard days at work, I come home and think to myself, I hope Becky has uploaded something today, and if not I go back and watch older videos, hence why I’m commenting on this older post. Your sweet, calm, and endearing nature, in all aspects of your life, help me decompress and relax. That was a very long-winded thank you for all of your efforts, successes and “failures”. Failures are simply learning experiences to help guide you to further success. You have taught me that. So again, thank you friend.

@Barbie4U2 3 жыл бұрын

Girl, I think you’ve hit the KZfaq algorithm 👍🏻

@AcreHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

I think so.... It's incredible humbling. Thank you for being here!!

@suehinson1629 3 жыл бұрын

I love this young lady, she has really inspired me to "get with life", I have been such a procrastinator lately! So she is literally like therapy for me!

@AcreHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Wow I’m honored!

@suehinson1629 3 жыл бұрын

@@AcreHomestead Aww Thank you!😇 I feel honored to be a subscriber. It brings me so much joy and even though I'm not personally involved or knowing of any part of the lives here on this platform, I feel a great since of pride for the "KZfaqr's" in the younger generations such as you that project with living proof a determination to better your personal lives that definitely betters the world as a whole in so many great ways! I'm a sub of "The Stiver's", "Hidden Heights Farm" to mention just 2 that are diligently working to accomplish goals that are of the same mindset and there are so many more that I would be glad to mention if I had more time. I haven't watched TV in over 7years now, I have been watching TTV instead! "Telling Truth Visually!" Seeing is believing whether it's true or false, and since I live in a real world, truth is all I seek to believe! Fairy tales are for entertaining children. Sorry I commented a "book", lol. I'm a chronic long-winded individual. 😉😇❤

@afrugallittlelife 3 жыл бұрын

Girl yes! 🙌🏻 This is channel is a gem 😌

@Elena-yw6ni 3 жыл бұрын

I love all those channels, but also Roots and Refuge Farm. Gives me a feeling that I have a community of like-minded people living in the middle of nowhere. Thank you All!

@anandygittens268 2 жыл бұрын

Yes me too, motivator not to procrastinate.

@corinnakohl9474 3 жыл бұрын

Found your channel the other day and I started watching.....then found myself addicted to your content and your personality lol very much can relate to the self interruptions

@AcreHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Wow I’m honored!

@W3ndyPearc3 3 жыл бұрын

Me too, I'm binge watching at the moment 😄

@maryjane-vx4dd 3 жыл бұрын

Found it today and I'm on my 3rd video

@kaesch2770 2 жыл бұрын

Me too, started today. 😂

@scsfulsarahr598 2 жыл бұрын

I relate, have been power watching for 3 days now 🥰

@PhotographybyPamHardy Жыл бұрын

Oh Beckey... I love that you leave the real life moments in your vlogs. You are so relatable and fun to watch. Watching a bunch of your videos a day. I am totally a squirrel personality, I don't think it's a bad thing. Love the hummingbird. You are so blessed.

@HomesteadHopeful 3 жыл бұрын

You need a garden t-shirt, “I should have done this a week ago”

@SplorchGorch 3 жыл бұрын

That's such a good idea! haha

@AcreHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Kim, Thanks for that idea!!

@SplorchGorch 3 жыл бұрын

@@dianee7778 now that's pure gold. :D

@nancymendonca5972 3 жыл бұрын

😂

@cwdesignsplus9537 3 жыл бұрын

Love that idea

@krisjx3 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Becky, I don't know how I found your channel but within the last 3 days I must have watched 30 of your videos. I love your gentle and bubbly nature and your lifestyle is truly beautiful and inspiring. I live in the Caribbean and always wanted to grow produce in raised beds but never really pressed the idea as I don't even know where to start - but you are inspiring me to truly figure it out. Furthermore I am a chef at my own restaurant and love to see people cook with confidence like you - You are so intuitive and use proper technique and i applaud people who encourage others to use recipes as a template rather than an exact scientific recipe. I truly am so grateful that I found you. Continue with your passions. Your family and husband and friends are blessed to have you! (As are your viewers!) Thanks for inspiring us all and being a form of therapy to sooth us with your patience and hard work and your dedication to sustainable living. Love you!

@AcreHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing and you kind words! I'm glad you are here and a part of this! Sorry for the late reply!

@musicmomma39 2 жыл бұрын

I just love how genuine you are. I feel like we have known each other for a long time and don't have to put on airs.

@wanderingwillowhomestead4722 3 жыл бұрын

My husband said the other day when you interrupted yourself that you had a lot of squirrel moments. After we watched it, he said, she’s great, we need to subscribe! It was so funny after watching this one because someone else brought it up too! So don’t think that having squirrel moments are a bad thing, we love it!

@AcreHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

thank you!!

@cbass2755 2 жыл бұрын

Lol…OCD and a bit of ADD? She reminds me of….ME!! Lol…many squirrel moments, but we get it done!! Squirrel on my dear, I absolutely love it…..

@jodythomas1159 3 жыл бұрын

“Sorry, my chicken just laid an egg” 😂 Love it!! And your channel is booming!!!! So very excited for you 🌻

@AcreHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@laurielyon1892 3 жыл бұрын

I laughed when you talked about the squirrel and the interrupting. One I think it is because you are doing so much! I had a boss that asked me once if I came from a big family and I didn’t, just me and my brother. I asked why and he said because you talk so fast it’s like you are afraid you aren’t going to be able to get it out! Lol

@AcreHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Laure, Haha people ask me that too lol

@AcreHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

I have a sister and one brother but man we can talk... lol

@oldcalir.e.broker9094 3 жыл бұрын

@@AcreHomestead Must be Italian in that dna somewhere!

@marieparks5674 3 жыл бұрын

I like you because you are not scripted, totally real and spur of the moment. I enjoy your vlogs

@Helenavitorino1963 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so amazed on how much you know and do .you truely are a amazing young lady .I just found your show about 2 weeks ago and I can't stopping watching your videos been watching your older videos

@lauramacini6811 2 жыл бұрын

You popped up in my suggested videos and I’m so glad that you did. It’s so lovely to watch you learning how to grow all your own food. The fact that you aren’t shy to try something new, and don’t get discouraged when something doesn’t quite go to plan, is just so refreshing and encouraging for someone like me who is learning to grow these things too! You’re a joy to watch! Thank you ever so much for sharing your garden with us! Much love from London, England 🙂

@jjacres6743 3 жыл бұрын

Man, I caught myself comparing and feeling really down about all the gardening and preserving mistakes I’ve made over the past year, but then I realized there’s no room for that kind of negativity in communities like these 🙌🏻 I’m also in Washington (Skagit Valley) so absolutely everything you try is SO HELPFUL TO ME! So thank you!

@anamargarita7734 3 жыл бұрын

Same here! I live in suburban Texas, I grow chiles (from a 🌶️ the grocery store that I thought was yummy!) and replanted green onion buds from the grocery store. I was feeling a little bad, but hey! We gotta start somewhere!

@jjacres6743 3 жыл бұрын

@@anamargarita7734 oh for SURE! This exactly! And sometimes what I think is my “start” is actually my “finished” lol, that’s always a hard pill to swallow. But when I finally do I enjoy it soooo much

@debbielovett3087 2 жыл бұрын

Mistakes are part of learning. Don't beat yourself up over it. Just pass the info along for others to learn.

@terridiamond7862 2 жыл бұрын

I’m well over 60 & still easily distracted by nature events like humming birds. Or clouds. Or the dog. 😂🥰 and I’m from loud distracted family & my husband from quiet 🤫. I’m a talker & he’s quiet 🤫. It is what it is. And I love it all. 🥰

@racheld5576 2 жыл бұрын

Becky, I have watched ALL your videos and anticipate every new one, but as it comes time to start harvesting and canning, my 11 year old daughter and I have been rewatching old videos! You are one of my absolute favorite KZfaqrs and I love watching you for company and to relax! Love from Northeast Ohio!❤

@carrie86maine Жыл бұрын

Same! I work from home and I always have Becky’s master playlist on shuffle in the background. Helps keep me company now that I’m no longer in an office environment.

@judydenham2110 3 жыл бұрын

I loved your story about "squirrel" which is a very familiar topic in my daughter's family. She has 3 boys (12, 17 and 21) and all three have attention issues. A couple of years ago my oldest grandson and my daughter were talking about being distracted and the word "squirrel" and literally at the same time, my grandson noticed a squirrel outside and yelled "squirrel" and then went back to talking with his mom. We were all killing ourselves laughing and he didn't even know why we were!!! I bought him a little ceramic squirrel to sit on his desk. So yes, squirrel is a sign of affection and if this is what you are called - well good for you!! Love your videos.

@AcreHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Haha love this

@tamararobinson2069 3 жыл бұрын

I’m sure my comment is a repeat - I’m 3 days behind. I wanted to tell you to harvest Chamomile you just slide the blossom between your fingers gentle with thumb on top and pop them off🤗 way less stems. Best done early morning and make sure all the green is gone from yellow center and not turning brown. The only face soap I use is my homemade chamomile, calendula, lemon zest and lemon essential oil. I use fresh and/or dry chamomile - Also I soak fresh or dry in very warm oil either melted tallow or lard or avocado etc - whatever I decide to put in my soap. It’s the Only face soap that doesn’t dry out or break me out🤗 This was a Super Fun all around video!!!💖🤗👍🏼

@AcreHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip!! I'm glad you watched it! Sorry for the late reply!

@carlaturner7162 3 ай бұрын

When I was growing up we would take our peas to a place who had a “ shelling machine “ - all of the green peas would roll down the chute . What a time saver !!

@Zebrasrock31 2 жыл бұрын

I think you are my spirit animal 😅 my husband gets annoyed when I interrupt him too. But if I don’t say it the moment I think it, it’s gone lmao. Thanks for all the amazing videos. U inspire me, I am also on my second year of a garden ❤️❤️

@simplelifepnw 3 жыл бұрын

I left my trellis out too and tripped over it multiple times before I finally picked it up! 😂 I am inspired to grow Calendula now!! 🙌🏻❤️

@shervin6711 3 жыл бұрын

Speaking, finally! Someone who thinks/speaks like me! Yes! I will forget what I was thinking/saying..rude..so funny I have experienced the same thing. But most people who know me understand...lol

@AcreHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Haha me too lol

@amandaevensonthehappyhippi5110 3 жыл бұрын

I can't speak for everyone but for me when I watch A creator I love when it is real.. real life perfectly imperfect. I have piles of boxes on my porch I walk past on my way put t o the chickens and gardens every day.. some of my boxes have been there a while.. on a homestead there are always things needing to be done and things that should be done, and I try to prioritize the things that are more time sensitive like planting or harvesting or caring for all the animals.. boxes can wait!! I am so glad I found you!! And I interrupt myself all the time lol as I am talking to myself in the gardens, cause sometimes you just need an expert opinion!!! Just keep being and doing you!! That is why we are here ♡

@AcreHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the encouragement!

@septimal_7 2 жыл бұрын

I can't get enough of these videos! I am cleaning my house today with your videos running in the background. So pleasant!

@Happy2Run4Me 7 ай бұрын

Lol, my family’s communication is exactly the same. We are loud, we talk over each other and interrupt each other and we are always trying to get our two cents in. I never noticed it as being different until my husband brought it to my attention. He had a similar thought that we were being rude. We never considered that but I can see it now how it can be offensive at times. I have worked on it because I realized I wanted to listen more and comprehend what was being said. I realized I was always waiting for my turn to have a say and join in. It’s kind of fun when I get around my family as we can chat for hours and hours and we get so boisterous and animated. It’s quite a lot of fun when we all get together. I like Becky’s take on it as another communication style. Love it! I feel a little better that it’s not just my family that communicates this way. ☺️It’s nice to be aware of other’s ways of communication as well and making allowances for them as well. It’s quite eye opening!

@alison4610 3 жыл бұрын

I’m saving for a home and your channel is my dream life. Can’t wait to cook from my garden one day! We have a small garden patch in my yard in town now, but it’s only big enough to snack on things when you walk through. I’m hoping my dream homestead comes my way when I’m ready in two years.

@AcreHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Alison, dreams do come true! You will get there!!

@13LavenderRose 2 жыл бұрын

@Alison Me too!!! I've been binge watching her videos since I've found her about a month or so ago, and have since then purchased a homesteading for dummies book to teach myself a bit about all this stuff (on top of watching Becky's videos) so that when my husband and I finally find a house, I can start work right away!

@pamelacox6034 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t think I have ever seen a little channel like yours grow so fast. Can’t call you a little channel any longer! Proud of you! I personally can’t wait for each video. I garden vicariously through you. During the videos I talk to you like I’m right there with you!

@AcreHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Wow thanks for being so supportive! I’m so glad you are here:)

@lelarex888 Жыл бұрын

My aunt Eunice used to grow English peas. They were ALWAYS my fav. Lots of work but AMAZING!! Shelling peas are something it's great to have a yard swing for (hers was under the pecan tree and made of cast iron) and whenever someone comes over, you get a few buckets of peas and some shelling pans, hand your friends a glass of sweet tea or a cocktail and sit and swing and shell peas while chatting. My best memories 💕

@jessicawilkins7139 2 жыл бұрын

Totally me and my husband. My family is loud, we hug and kiss when we say hi and goodbye and most of the time it’s hard to get a word in. While his family is not talkative, they nod their head to say hi and goodbye and it’s hard to even hold a conversation with them, they talk about the weather a lot lol. He has come a long way. My aunt kissed him on the mouth the first time she met him he came and told me I said lol yes and it won’t be the last time 🥰 families are funny and so different

@jenkopp 3 жыл бұрын

One of your videos popped up in my recommended a few days ago and I can’t stop watching. I subscribed halfway through one video when you said you were born in 1990, and as a fellow bushy browed girl you just keep getting more relatable.

@gaylewatkins4685 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Becky, I'm a new subscriber and I'm enjoying binge watching your videos, taking notes and getting tons of motivation. You're a joy. 💖💖💖

@beadwright Жыл бұрын

I know this is late. but when the Disney movie "Up" came out it cemented the term Squirrel in my family. I even became the squirrel hunter at school too to keep kids and coworkers on track.

@lenorabrown7797 2 жыл бұрын

Holy Moley!!! Becky, my Family is the same way! I interrupt the most because I have a terrible memory and if I don't say it while it's on my mind, by the time the other person stops talking, I will totally forget what I was about to say. I thought I was the only weirdo who did this. So glad I'm not alone. You are great! Don't ever change.

@kb-wn7cw 2 жыл бұрын

I love you channel. Thank you for sharing. I am over 60 years old. You have inspired me. I have panted a garden. Crazy, I know, watching you makes me feel like I can. I hope 🙏 i can and it grows. Can't wait to watch and follow along.

@anndreastembridge367 Жыл бұрын

Watching you is like drinking coffee or tea and relaxing. Thank you so much Becks. 😇🫶🏾🦋

@luckyenoughhomestead1815 3 жыл бұрын

Love how honest you are! Loved the fact you said feed the well you have so true! Even if it is not always everything you want count your blessings!

@momfromcc2934 3 жыл бұрын

I just finished watching all your videos last night. This morning I thought, I am out of videos I hope she post a new video today. And here you are.❤

@Tiffany-vj1tv 3 жыл бұрын

I was so excited thinking we were having another live! Then I realized we did it last week ☹️🤣 you got my hopes up ❤️ talk about confusion I'm old and thought I was loosing it🤣🤦‍♀️🤣

@AcreHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry! I didn’t make that clear enough

@kjlane01 3 жыл бұрын

@@AcreHomestead lol I did the same. 🤣🤣 I went to the channel to see if I missed it. All's good.

@Fly65Helos1 2 жыл бұрын

Some of the best parts of your videos are your cute quirks! Keep interrupting yourself! I’m living for your real life style. Keep being amazing 🥰

@DarthFloof1990 2 жыл бұрын

My bf and I both get distracted easily, forget what we were talking about, get so excited about stuff that pops into our heads or see stuff we need to mention right then. We’re both adhd. I obviously have no idea if you are but hearing you talk in your videos seems so natural to me and how my conversations have always gone between my bf and I 😂 we’re both the same age as you and we find ourselves going in this direction. We’re in the process of building our own tiny house and seeing your garden I now know the direction we’re going to go for our 5 acres of land 🥰 ty for the inspiration

@peaceandquiet1983 3 жыл бұрын

Hey there! This morning I have been putzing about! Got some little yellow tomatoes I grew stacked on the dehydrator (experimenting with that appliance has been great!) Which reminds me, I saw a comment in an older video someone said they just aren't into canning... Overly sugary, vinegary, gloppy messes! The results are......underwhelming. I so agree!! However I thoroughly admire those who excell at that art, especially pressure canning meats. I like a small stash on hand of pickles, jams, and chutneys but the sheer volume and time is a lot when it's for just one (me). I'm also dehydrating store bought apples too that are past their prime but I hate to waste anything! (plus Icooked a small pot of apple pie filling on the stove, but that's for otameal). Oh yeah, and roasting a small batch of garlic that actually looked good and was on sale! I enjoy learning about and doing these things, but unfortunately my family thinks it's all a waste of energy and I need to get out more. Oh well. Can't please everyone. Just thought I would share and say hi. You are a very special young lady.

@AcreHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

You are so awesome! I think it's all about knowing what to can and what to freeze and know what texture you are looking for, ya know.. If they don't get you, I GET YOU!! Haha that's the cool thing about this platform. We can find people who get us. none of my friends get me when it comes to this stuff. they are all about fashion and makup and I love them but I don't get that lol

@mikalasimpson7789 2 жыл бұрын

In England we pay a fortune for pea tops off the vine. They are amazing in salad. The pea shells can also be made into chutney.

@carolapress8037 3 жыл бұрын

Our family is loud and interrupting but we all can hear each other. My daughter in law was not used to that but now she’s gaining that skill herself. lol😂

@jfeljon7027 Жыл бұрын

Becky...Hilarious! The talking and interrupting myself and others sometimes...LOL. You are not alone in that!!!

@onelittlemiracle241 2 жыл бұрын

How did I miss this video?! This is the most endearing one yet. My son and I have the whole "squirrel " conversation almost daily, so I totally get it. I'm going to change it to hummingbird, I swear. Thank you! This just might be my new favorite video. 100% real.

@mixmix3499 9 ай бұрын

Boy, am i glad i decided to go back and watch you from the beginning . You are so informative and funny. Watching you grow has become a nightly obsession. You're so stinking cute.

@CottageontheCorner 2 жыл бұрын

I did not expect the little segment on your families communication style, but I can totally identify with it. I was born and raised in New York and my dad is American but my mom and grandparents are from Scotland and Scottish people have a totally different way of communicating. They can be loud, they can interrupt, They poke fun at each other in a way that could definitely be perceived as rude in this country, but it works

@Babylandy1 2 жыл бұрын

You are absolutely the sweetest. I love how you communicate on your videos it makes me feel like you're sitting right here with me and we're just chatting about this and that. You have the perfect personality for KZfaq. You really connect with your audience and that is what's most important. Look forward to seeing everything you do in the future. Thanks so much for always sharing. 🙂❤️

@mirandahoffman-giles9655 3 жыл бұрын

This must have been filmed pre-heat wave… I can’t imagine wearing a jacket right now!

@susanjones3177 3 жыл бұрын

It was recorded a week and a half ago!

@love2can 3 жыл бұрын

Truth. I am in Battle Ground all cleared property and I recorded 115* @ 3:23pm….crazy🤣

@chrisferrario1540 3 жыл бұрын

@@love2can unbelievable! The nation is watching you upper lefties! Hang in there - prison air conditioners are real! Ice + fan = 😎

@AcreHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

YES!

@LindySellsHomes 3 жыл бұрын

Get your butt in gear and write a book! Write one per year, ‘what I learned THIS year’. You are a wealth of knowledge and love learning. And girl, I got the eyebrows too!

@AcreHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

AW you are to sweet! thank you

@amilynnstapay796 3 жыл бұрын

Okay, I echo Teresa Mac comment about the eyebrows. You are beautiful in your own way. We all are. That's why we all are different. Normal is mundane and icky, except for body temperature. Leave it be! Family is family is family is family. What matters is you were invited. Peace on your doorstep.

@AcreHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Amilynn, you are to sweet :)

@Milvelez 2 жыл бұрын

I was so into ur message! Hopefully one day that u get into a motivated story again, Please continue and just add ur story as u harvest ur garden! I would truly appreciate ur stories and motivation to others! God bless u baby girl!!

@denisescott3943 2 жыл бұрын

Just found your show yesterday. Becky you are a whizz I cannot believe how much you can do. You a champion with your cooking. Keep it up from South Africa.

@laurazakanych9048 2 жыл бұрын

Thoroughly enjoying my marathon of viewing for motivation and excitement for my own garden.

@territimmerman140 Жыл бұрын

The Camamille collecting reminded me of a childhood memory. My best friend's mother would pay us $.25 for each cup of Camamille buds we collected. It seemed to take forever to get enough of those little buds!! Cheap labor! Now as an adult, I wonder how much of giving us that task was just a way to keep us busy and out of her hair!!!

@queennirak12 2 жыл бұрын

This has to be my favorite video of yours. Going from garden talk to coffee to eye brows to garden to tripping on wire in the garden back to garden talk to hummingbirds. Your REAL and this channel is great! I find myself trying to use all the greens of the veggies from our CSA and think "What would Becky do with this?" Even the ends and leaves lol Great video!

@AcreHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@maricanaulu7448 2 жыл бұрын

You inspire me with your hard work Becky, planting, canning, cooking etc you are so productive & hard working. Keep it coming 💓💓💓

@AmyMorales0712 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not a gardener by any means but your personality is so sweet and love how you explain your process.

@brendapetty5034 2 жыл бұрын

I love this video…. So many things… your energy, excitement, your squirrel moments… the note to self - don’t leave things to trip over, sharing of your oops moments. It makes me smile and laugh as I recall all the times I’ve done these things too! When visiting my son and his family, who have the garden, chickens and goats, the grandkids will stop what they are doing to tell me…. The chicken just laid an egg. HA! Never gets old. I started watching with a dinner freezer video about 3 weeks ago and love your channel. Yes, I subscribed right away and have been making my way through your videos. I’ve already bought the Canning Book (I had a small Ball book I have used in the past) so I can make the rhubarb bbq sauce ( under the Victorian recipe something). I’ve made the breakfast oatmeal recipe and so has my friend. Yum. I ready to make the fire cider. I got my first Azure order, thank you, for the Ceylon cinnamon. I’m going to stop here, 🐿 moments happing, just wanted to say - Thanks for sharing!!!!

@lindasyarnbarn5176 2 жыл бұрын

Your family sounds like us Thompson’s. I grew up the same way. Everyone has conversations over and around each other.

@angelabrown9472 3 жыл бұрын

I can watch you all day.

@dauntlessdivine2627 2 жыл бұрын

Lol, your story about your interrupting family and your partner's family not being that way is literally the same as mine I also didnt know that I interrupted others often until he told me and then when I saw my family again, it was unreal...I couldn't believe I never noticed that before. it's like everyone competing for a space to speak. although because of this, my family is pretty good at guessing how each other feels and we often finish each others sentences hahaha it is definitely a work in progress and a difficult habit to break!

@laurenhannon 3 жыл бұрын

It’s so funny. My husband always interrupted people and talked so loud. Then I had dinner with his family and they all were. But it was so normal for them lol. I had to get used to it.

@AcreHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

@Oceanaqua1 3 жыл бұрын

Girl leave those eyebrows alone. I told my daughters don’t pluck or tweeze because as you age eyebrows get thinner. Thinner but the hairs you have will grow long lol. Brows frame our face. I don’t know if slips(chits) with no leaves will produce. I am glad you pulled them.👍

@AcreHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Noted!

@quinceyadams6552 3 жыл бұрын

I was in HS and college in the 90s when the thin eyebrows were the thing. My grandmother told me that if I overplucked them they wouldn't grow back. So what did I do, I overplucked my eyebrows. It was cool for a while. I'm in my 40s now. They don't grow back the way they were. I don't have enough. I wish I listened to my grandmother. :-(

@Oceanaqua1 3 жыл бұрын

@@quinceyadams6552 yes same thing with my daughters. They are in their 40’s too.

@Lisa-cx6ow 2 жыл бұрын

Hummingbird or Squirrel you are precious! I admire your hard work. Teachers should be using your videos to teach the young children. Please continue sharing & keep moving foward. God bless you!!!

@clp304 2 жыл бұрын

I want to experience what you are experiencing in your garden. I am in an apartment 4 stories up and have an itty bitty garden on my balcony. I want to be there with you in your garden. You can yell hummingbird any time you want to. Love your channel.

@amberv7159 2 жыл бұрын

I loved this video! I watch your videos on 1.5 speed because I'm a super busy person too but the 'hummingbird' comment was way funnier after watching you sped up.

@janigreen7265 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos! You are an inspiration! Just a fyi: English peas (peas in the shell) keep growing pea pods. The more you harvest, the more you get next time. Try a small section on a lattice and try to harvest weekly. If it starts getting to hot, then the harvest is over unless you have a lot of mulch to keep the roots cool! I let some dry on the vines for seeds for the following year. But mainly dehydrate and freeze them.

@waweboardgirl 3 жыл бұрын

I feel you with the interrupting thing. I live in Germany where it's super rude to interrupt someone, but I have lived in France where it's actually a sign of engagement in the conversation to interrupt someone. Actually here you are even supposed to make a quick pause bevore answering. Even though I live here since 10 years I do still have trouble in not interrupting people and they do think that I am rude when actually I am just really engaged in the conversation 😅

@AcreHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing! Sorry for the late reply!

@ElaM__Christ_is_Life 3 жыл бұрын

So interesting …. Thanks for sharing! ☺️

@this.vibrantlife 2 жыл бұрын

Becky! You make me laugh and warm my heart all at once. I have blonde minimal eyebrows. So we are opposite in that way! But I too welcome my friends telling me if I look disheveled. Lol

@mommajo 2 жыл бұрын

Omgsh! I'm a squirrel too! I often compare myself to the Dogs on the movie UP 😅 I love your videos. Spent 2,5 days making 28 freezer meals for the 3rd month in a row and it's been life changing. Tomorrow we're having you Lasagna with bechamel sauce.

@marysitaras836 2 жыл бұрын

Too funny Becky! My family interrupts, talks over and if it's a party situation will walk away from you if they see someone come in. Like you, I never gave it a thought. My partner thinks it's rude too and in the beginning, he thought my family didn't like him! lol...He's used to it now.

@gwenjenkins6515 3 жыл бұрын

Becky have you tried dehydrating raspberries to use with your raspberry leaves for tea? Try it, I know you are gonna love 💕 it

@AcreHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

@blueskye23 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve never harvested chamomile, but a friend used to wrap up a bunch of dried stems with the flowers on, just wad them into a ball and make tea.

@chris109 Жыл бұрын

Hi Becky! You probably already know this, but thought I’d put in my 2 cents. I just buy some organic sweet potatoes & maybe russets or whatever I’m in the mood for. I make my own sweet potato slips by the old way of toothpicks in the sweet potatoes in a glass of water. And my other potatoes I plant are the ones I forget to eat or just don’t want to eat at the time, so they start growing their…whatever you call them. My sweets I put right into the ground, but this year I grew my russets in containers. I think they’re ready to be unveiled! Potatoes are so fun, because like you said, it’s a treasure hunt!

@jenniferrescott1149 3 жыл бұрын

My family always interrupt each other too. Lol we have 9 kids 18 grandkids..and yea...we all want our voices heard. I try so hard not to do it to others. Lol

@gaylesimper9311 Ай бұрын

I grew 'edmame'... completely blanking out on how to spell it, but i had 10 plants, they were bushes, took up a lot of room and over half of pods had tiny holes from something and no bean... but its so fun to grow things!

@bec0181mine 3 жыл бұрын

Have to say -- I thoroughly enjoy how real you are. From chatting about your routine, to things that irk your husband, to detailing your successes and failures.... Keep on keepin' it real. :-)

@AcreHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Sorry for the late reply!

@marandaranda 3 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad I found your channel! Your hard work is inspiring in the kitchen and the garden.

@kelemerald8818 2 жыл бұрын

Learning so much from you. What a wonderful person you are. So inspiring

@kandyvincent4960 2 жыл бұрын

You seem so geniune and sweet. Please dont listen to negative comments about your looks .EYEBROWS OF ALL THE THINGS TO complain about you are so busy all the time . IGNORE negative people. Keep being beautiful you.

@petrojooste869 2 жыл бұрын

Hi I am so glad to have found your channel. I love the way you are who you are and not trying to be someone your not. Love your cooking and gardening episodes. Thank you i am back watching all the episodes i missed. God bless en keep doing what you doing.

@janusjoplin3987 3 жыл бұрын

I also just found you and love you because you go from garden to kitchen to show us how to use them. I'm 64 and have never scanned. I'm going to do a little this year. I have a small garden in town. Mainly tomatoes.

@AcreHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for being here!

@Esther3358 2 жыл бұрын

I recently found your channel and I’m loving watching you. Easy to listen to, and inspiring to watch!

@debbieperks882 Жыл бұрын

Aww hope you didn’t get hurt when you fell. But lesson learned. But your not alone I have done silly things also. I am known for loosing my tools. I set them down to pull a weed or plant something, then I can’t find it. I guess I planted them. This year I lost my red sunglasses. My husband actually got the metal detector out, but the metal stakes didn’t help. Maybe one day I’ll find them. OMG I’m floored by you talking about spouting out your thought and interrupting others. I thought it was just me. Whew! Glad I’m not alone. Love ya. Fairly new to watching you. Congratulations on the baby. Your viewers are probably going to overload your P.O. Box with things for the baby. What room in your new house is going to be the babies room. People might ask the room color so they can send something that matches. Much love, Debbie from Myrtle beach, S.C.

@dianawilliams-coe7747 3 жыл бұрын

Having the right tool for the job makes the job fun and easier to do...

@AcreHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! I’m learning that

@rebeccajourney3183 2 жыл бұрын

You have gorgeous hair and honey, better ample eyebrows than almost not there ones. I love your enthusiasm! It's infectious! I already watched dinner with Renee, how fun!

@johannes5804 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Becky for so much great and consistent contet ! Your videos are one of my favorite things to watch to calm down and relaxx after work 😁

@leewiseman21 2 жыл бұрын

I love your videos. I have learned so much just by watching your videos . I got my husband to watch some of your freezer meal videos , and now I have to try them .

@berlyn1187 2 жыл бұрын

Everyone has boxes just laying around Becky!

@labbrockington7854 2 жыл бұрын

If you have old bath towel or bed sheets, or shower curtains you can put your bean on it so if it starts raining just grab the 4 coners and go to a dry place. 😀

@cherylinchrist4826 3 жыл бұрын

You are such a worker! Love your channel! God Bless

@monikastep5711 3 жыл бұрын

OMG I laughed about the interruption comment.... my partner and I do that too... and our friends think we don't listen to each other... and i say no no quite the opposite....We are so excited about what we hear and are so engaged we can't help it but "exchange" lol...... New here... hello from Cape Breton, Canada! Thanks for being so authentic...and for interrupting yourself ;-) - hummingbird!!!

@AcreHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Love that!

@hannahkayee831 2 жыл бұрын

I just absolutely love your personality ❤ so refreshing.

@alannam1993 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Becky, I know I’m commenting a couple months later but here in the south peas are like our pride and joy, the shelling kind that is. Only way you can make it in the shelling pea department without achy fingers is a nice pea sheller. It’s an investment but wow pressure canning peas or even blanching like you did are so delicious.

@lelarex888 Жыл бұрын

Also while shelling peas, any friends with kids, you set them in a bare patch of dirt with old pie pans and spoons and have them "bake" mud pies and take scraps to the animals. They'll be happy as pigs in slop😂🥰