The RAISED BED gardening trick YOU NEED TO KNOW!

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4 жыл бұрын

Every gardener battles with the squirrels, rabbits, chickens, heck even cats so Stacy wants to share her trick on protecting the produce in our raised bed garden. Hope you enjoy the video and share it!
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@OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY 4 жыл бұрын

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@carinrichardson 4 жыл бұрын

Why do you show us this black material and not tell us what it's called and where we can find it. Black netting you bought at the farm and home doesn't cut it if you're going to be a KZfaqr. Also, your videos are way too long.

@abundantlyblessedhomestead9951 4 жыл бұрын

I'm thinking it's something like this: www.amazon.com/Barrier-Protects-Shrubs-Animals-Protected/dp/B000A16T7M/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=garden+deer+netting&qid=1587655228&sr=8-5

@goldenadkins1109 4 жыл бұрын

What's the netting called and where do you find it

@jillbritton2676 4 жыл бұрын

Carin Richardson then don’t watch them

@johnnywadd9918 4 жыл бұрын

Put some stakes in the corners of the beds and you can surround the bed and have a raised cover for when the plants get going.

@janicenowicki9044 3 жыл бұрын

I'm going to try that netting idea! Brilliant solution to solve the raider problem, I had a raccoon or opossum eat so much last year. It's heart breaking to invest so much time and effort into something, then get zero rewards!

@carolabbott7641 Жыл бұрын

I understand that.

@dawnyurenwick 4 жыл бұрын

Stacy I *love* your “lazy” seed saving trick...brilliant! I’ll definitely be doing this!

@susanwoodward7485 3 жыл бұрын

I live in Alaska and have used the plastic "deer fence" like you have to screen my trees and shrubs against the moose. Bought 2 - 100ft. rolls 16 years ago and it is still just like new, even though I take it down every spring, roll it up and re-install in the late autumn. I use rebar or conduit pipe and plastic wire ties to elevate the netting a few feet above the ground.

@lisagerlach2960 4 жыл бұрын

Oh Stacy thank you for sharing you secret!!! I’m beginning to grow vegetables in my new raised beds and I planted radishes yesterday and within an hour a squirrel was digging right where I planted the one row. I was so discouraged. Now I have hope!!😀

@billlamm4688 4 жыл бұрын

Where did you find kitten seeds?!? Baker Creek didn't have them!? I looked 😜

@OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY 4 жыл бұрын

We are cultivating them now for 2021 🤣👍

@MM-iy9xu 4 жыл бұрын

@@OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY Too cute!!

@joycebentley810 3 жыл бұрын

I couldn't find your link for the multi purpose netting you used for your raised beds.

@gabbygertie8709 3 жыл бұрын

Good one, very cute!

@vgil1278 3 жыл бұрын

Could you tell what time the kittens appear please?

@MsTinaDiane 3 жыл бұрын

I saved seed and forgot to label them. Just planted some “mystery” seed this January. Turned out to be basil! Saving the entire plant will stop any confusion! I love the idea, however don’t have the space.

@timstanford9111 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have a mud room or an empty corner try useing some of that over head space.

@karenreaves3650 2 жыл бұрын

I have cilantro hanging in my closet just took care of it this morning. Put a paper bag over the flowered bottom and the tops are in the freezer. Hopefully keeping more of the flavor.

@darylfann1946 2 жыл бұрын

Ohh how fun😊 love surprises

@shelleynobleart 4 жыл бұрын

Great tips! I use that great netting on top of my fence like a prison yard's barbed wire to keep my cats INSIDE the yard. Works so well so far.

@mccardieclan1755 4 жыл бұрын

I didn't know this was a thing!! I have been doing it for a while also but never had someone mention it as a method to save seeds!!! I so appreciate you and your husband; I have gleaned so much wisdom from your homestead adventures!! Thanks

@Ps2352 4 жыл бұрын

Love the seed saving idea. I’m doing that this year. So much easier. I’ll have to look for that bed netting too. Squirrels got into my snap peas as they were coming up. Good idea. More beds, more better!

@renamaemcdonald2075 3 жыл бұрын

My heart melted when I saw the kittens behind you in the greenhouse!🥰

@wendypoohbear6527 2 жыл бұрын

Kittens? Seeds? I think i missed something!! Lol!!!

@KeepMeLord05 Жыл бұрын

I thought they were mice.🤨

@kathyjames9250 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, Doug and Stacy, from Canada, thanks for sharing this (timely) info! Re the plastic netting, I thought it would help to staple some 2 x 2 inch boards or other narrow sticks along the sides or even just at each end to weigh the netting down. It would still be easy to roll up and store. Or you could make folds like the ones on curtains, sewn with string whatever width you want and insert sticks, 2 by 4’s, etc., temporarily. Netting is a bit wiggly so this would help it to stay put. Happy gardening! God bless you and give you favour in all your ways.

@OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY 4 жыл бұрын

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@nickivanaltena923 4 жыл бұрын

Great stuff Stacy! Thank you so very much for sharing your seed saving and the netting idea is fantastic! As always, yours and Dougs enthusiasm makes my heart sing!

@moprepper5007 2 жыл бұрын

Love both suggestions; the netting and the seed saving! Last year, I let a couple radish plants go to seed. It took forever to pull the seeds out in the fall. It would’ve been sooo much easier to wait until spring!

@ironrose888 3 жыл бұрын

I love the tips on the netting. I’m tired of having my garden plants dug up by something. I love your channel.

@davidz3430 Жыл бұрын

I've always saved seeds but really like your idea about saving them while still on the plant remains they grew on. Also love the netting idea - much easier, versatile and easier storage. Will definitely give this a whirl! :)

@nataschajudson7509 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Stacey! Your raised beds look great! Thank you for the fantastic gardening tips! I just moved to an area where there are deer, and I was concerned about them eating my garden plants. The netting is an excellent idea. I am very encouraged and I will definitely be covering my garden with the netting. I have been following your channel for several years, and I appreciate your helpful, informative and inspiring videos! You and Doug are a blessing! 😊

@mrs.bizzybee4437 4 жыл бұрын

This is perfect my husband and I were just talking about what we were going to do about our cat getting into our garden beds and I like the way that you save your seeds. I can hang mine in the garage. Thanks for sharing

@stlawrencefisherman 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! This video had perfect timing, as I am in the process of building my first raised bed and was wondering about what to cover the bed with, to protect against animals.

@TexasLu Жыл бұрын

Thanks again Stacy, This will be the next step after I build the raised beds as per Doug's instructions. The kittens 🐈 in the background are so cute 🥰. God bless y'all.

@sandrahand8798 Жыл бұрын

Last year we moved to 25 acres and built a barndominium. My garden was a disaster and I had almost given up but afrer watching your videos we are going to try raised beds. Thank you for sharing your garden wisdom!

@BackInTimeHomestead 4 жыл бұрын

I LOVE that netting idea!! I'm gonna get some of that stuff, for sure!!!👍👍 I like the tomato cage idea too, to raise it up!! Genious!!👍 I'd love to see an arial drone view from above your garden bed area, to see what it looks like after adding more garden beds. I have garden bed envy...I'm drooling!! I wish I had that many!! Lol! I've currently only got 4 of the 4x4 size, but I'll be adding 6 more when the rain quits & we dry out a bit. Have a great weekend y'all!!🤗💜

@lisahughes4826 4 жыл бұрын

Definitely gonna use the seed saving trick. We just built a greenhouse on our property this year, so I plan to store them there during the winter. Thanks Doug and Stcy for such awesome content!

@hawksnestbooks Жыл бұрын

Brilliant tips! Thanks D&S. I always leave your channel feeling like "I CAN DO THINGS". You are a great inspiration and motivator. Now, how to convince my hubby that we NEED a greenhouse and raised beds, ha ha. May God bless and protect you both.

@triciasklodowske5653 4 жыл бұрын

Their so little !!! New baby kittens, fur babies. Growing so much more this year. Lot's of new thing's like herb's, flowers, different type's of lettuce's/green's. Thank's for the info. Stay safe and healthy. God bless

@ec3325 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! you are a life saver for me!! We here have iguanas that eat all the sprouts and this is an excellent idea to avoid them. This video is very inspiring because you have winters and every year you have to start over and over again. I live in the tropic and we don't have winters, its hot all the time and often we are so lazy to plant our foods when we can plant all the time. I started my urban garden and I will not stop until I have my little farm.

@eringovoni5198 4 жыл бұрын

You are so lucky! I was eagerly waiting for the weather to behave so I could get everything planted. I Cannot believe we got snow so late in the spring. Record breaking numbers this year where I live. Finally got everything planted 2 weeks ago 😅

@brandyp92 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent! I built hinged cages over all of my four beds and opted out of using wire for this netting. Chicken wire is painful and it would’ve taken me weeks to do! I’m so glad I had found this netting. It’s quite strong and flexible too. I’m only worried about the squirrels nibbling at it. I’m sure their teeth could chop through it. We will see! Thank you guys for all the great info. I love your videos and have a wonderful day!

@sandyelliott3350 4 жыл бұрын

Is it plastic netting or rope ?

@brandyp92 4 жыл бұрын

Sandy Elliott it’s plastic. Ordered on amazon. It’s called heavy duty bird netting.

@karenreaves3650 2 жыл бұрын

All my little jackets have holes in them, from one chicken coup.

@gretarank2784 2 жыл бұрын

I use that netting over my pvc hoops, I use bricks on the wooden sides to help keep them in place and keep the corners tucked in, and I use clothes pins to hold them up while I'm working under them. That stuff is great!

@nancyplank1651 Жыл бұрын

Yes, I do the netting trick!! Thank you Doug and Stacy for all your wonderful teaching!!! And I love your seed trick Stacy, I'm going to try it!!

@jerryodell1168 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the memories. The hanging of the plants and saving the seeds was how my Mother and Grandmother on my Mother's side taught me how to save seeds. The plant, after pulled, puts the remaining energy stored in the plant into the seeds and they seem to be much better seeds the next year. I seem to remember Grandmother hung them inside a brown paper bag somehow. How and why, I don't remember?????

@RainbowSunshineRain 4 жыл бұрын

Jerry O'Dell I was actually reluctant to this method because once the plants are dried, they break very easily and the seeds fall off. So your Grandmother was probably wrapping them in paper to save the fallen seeds and leaves. This was makes more sense to me :-)

@alicedoucet5413 4 жыл бұрын

Yes to catch any seeds and to keep them separated from other seeds..then she would put them in jars for keeping.

@joyceslusser3148 4 жыл бұрын

@@alicedoucet5413 that's how i do it too!

@jenpetunia 4 жыл бұрын

I save my dill seeds, and my coriander (from the cilantro plant) this way- place the plant in a paper bag that has a few holes in it near the folded top (for aeration). Hang that bag in a cool dry place until the seeds are dried & fall off naturally . Ready to plant or use in cooking!

@christinedehn3257 4 жыл бұрын

Paper bags used to be a given in any household. Now not so much .Plants hung to dry can be slipped into a bucket which is also hanging from the same nail. Not tight, leave lots of air space. The pail collects any seeds or debris that drop. Some people also pull up tomato and pepper plants when frost is predicted and hang them in a protected area to let the fruit ripen. It can extent your fresh tomato season by a couple of weeks.

@jamesparker202 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tip I will be saving my seeds that way this year or at least trying to

@tamarah5523 4 жыл бұрын

Seed saving trick is fabulous Stacy♡♡♡ Thanks for sharing! Lots of Fennelicious tea in your future yum!!! Enjoy planting, wishing all your lovelies grow up hardy, big and flourish for you♡♡♡

@squange20 2 жыл бұрын

The kitties are soooo cute. It must be lovely when you can cuddle a tiny kitten.

@Rebecca.Robbins 4 жыл бұрын

Those kittens!!! 💗

@susantaylor8507 4 жыл бұрын

And when you take it off it already cut and you can reuse that I'm going to get some of that

@annsmith7207 2 жыл бұрын

Fabulous and adore the kittens behind you!

@sandystrohl1404 2 жыл бұрын

That cover is really helpful. We have a bunch of different animals, and they eat everything. Thank you, Stacy!

@traceeschwartz6263 4 жыл бұрын

O man, love those two sweet kittens, where is the Momma Cat? Are there more kittens? I must say I need to listen to Stacy a second time 😉😊

@sarahdeason493 4 жыл бұрын

Stacy, I love being in the garden with you . It will be exciting to see how the fennel does . Your garden will be beautiful & I will feel like I am there enjoying it with you ❣Doug does such a beautiful job on construction of the beds . His work is always so ecstatically pleasing . I love to watch him working on his projects. Your greenhouse is lovely ! Love U Guys !

@ready4itmimi865 Жыл бұрын

I love the saving the seeds idea by pulling the whole plant and let it dry!!! Awesome!! We haven’t gotten our raised beds in yet but we are going to start that project soon. Thanks for the tips Stacy!!👍😁

@alaskannomad Жыл бұрын

Great tips. I love the mesh protection and the seed storage idea 💡 I also loved the baby kittens. Thank you both for all you do and share with us. God bless!!!

@raminsatyahadi4642 4 жыл бұрын

Just the solution I need to solve stray cats problems that I’ve been having. Thank you!🙏

@sharonnalder3428 3 жыл бұрын

It sounds like you need to trap a few cats too me there are state county and city leash laws if you happen to live in a city with out any leash law's then find out why not and next city counsel have them put it on the next month agenda and be ready with photos and list of illness that they spread work with your vet to help you out with this and the damage they have done to your property and your food budget and what you had to buy due to the amount of damage they cause to your family health. This is just some of the things you can present to your city counsel or county board. When we took in the cost of the food and health issues and it cost along with the cost of the seed to replant and the cost of labor it adds up with all this in hand and time's it by 15 or 20 people the cost go"s up in a hurry. We have to deal with rockchuck's raccoon Fox skunks along with the bird"s hope this helps you out with your troubles.

@CG-mj8tk 3 жыл бұрын

@@sharonnalder3428 what illnesses do cats spread? Ty

@elizabethwallace7029 3 жыл бұрын

Lifesaver! I’m not kidding🙈 today my dog got into my raised beds after I took the time to transplant My salad box seedlings. I was truly devastated. I was using the fish fertilizer 511 and she just could not help herself. I have some netting that I can definitely use and I will place it ASAP. Grateful and thankful.

@stacey9003 3 жыл бұрын

Been there, done that! Dogs can't resist fish emulsion fertilizer.

@seedaholicgardens9085 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant, Stacy, Thank you!"Blessings of Bounty and May Your Gardens and your Life always Bring You Joy,Inspiration and Abundance!" - Hope💖

@maggieandrews5435 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making my day awesome...so many things I have learned from you Doug & Stacy (mostly Stacy, sorry Doug-you do make me laugh which is great medicine!) will let you know how all you're teaching me works out! Keep smiling, growing & spreading the love!!

@jamiebjorklund288 4 жыл бұрын

I love the way you save seeds. I want to try that this year. I use a similar netting to fence my garden. (Deer netting) it keeps all of the pests out. Fantastic video. 💚🌱💚

@sabrinaoilworks 4 жыл бұрын

Lady.Zelda.of.Hyrule birds die in it

@jamiebjorklund288 4 жыл бұрын

@@sabrinaoilworks I did have one get caught which I was able to free. None trapped since. But I will keep an eye out. Thank you Sabrina.

@melissalockrow4878 4 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea Stacy! I've seen that fencing used around fields at a garden farm I worked for but I've not seen it done like this. Thank you for sharing!

@melissabaumann686 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the seed saving tips!!! I actually got some of that netting recently to keep the squirrels off our roof!! We draped it across the trees, you can't see it and it has worked like a charm!!! I will absolutely use it in the garden when we get that going!!! Thanks again!!! Have a great day!!!

@colleenboo3032 4 жыл бұрын

Omg 😍you need to pick up that kitten and love on it for me.

@alicedoucet5413 4 жыл бұрын

Love me some kittens..I couldn't pass a time when those sweetys were around without lovin on them..love y'all and all ur great tips.gotta try the tea,how do u make it.

@cherylanderson3340 4 жыл бұрын

I had to go back & look for them, when I saw comments about kittens! They're so tiny! Wish you'd picked them up for us all to see those sweet little faces! I wonder if you knew they were even there. They look only a few days old. Their mama must've given birth in the greenhouse. How smart of her to pick an out of the way, fairly warm spot. Good thing you didn't accidentally step on them!

@nikkilyne36 4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha I know as soon as I seen kittens I'm like ahhhhh OMGOODNESS babies.my cat next to me was like wtf mom scare me lol

@susantaylor8507 4 жыл бұрын

Oh I see your little kittens there cute we use raised beds to we love them

@victoria6400 Жыл бұрын

LOVE that netting! Yes much easier to work with. I am on the same page as far as utilizing the green house to put the plants to dry out /store seeds in as easy a way as possible.... perfect how you let them hang there. Appreciate your teachings so much!

@pamelah6553 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for that information, Stacy! I had raised beds years ago, and the critters basically took over. I'm so excited to try again with the screening you use. Yay!! 😃. Pam from Michigan

@stormyhaddan3363 4 жыл бұрын

I love the whole plant saving seed idea, I’m going to try this. Thanks so much for the tips

@cherylheywood7902 2 жыл бұрын

This is brilliant! Do you have a link to this product or the exact name and manufacturer? Your videos are so informative and you and Doug are adorable.

@LeslieHendrix3053 Жыл бұрын

Loved your tip about using the netting over the raised beds! We live in town and are constantly dealing with neighbor cats using our containers as their litter box! 😡 We've had to get very resourceful but this should do the trick! Thanks so much, Stacy! You guys Rock! 💗💗💗

@MyBearhugger 2 жыл бұрын

Love the way you save seeds. Simple and it WORKS.

@neverhungerorthirst6825 2 жыл бұрын

Netting tip is great! I use netting too to cover plants throughout the growth process. It worked to keep birds and larger insects out.

@marniechamberlin361 4 жыл бұрын

The tip was awesome, for I live alone. Stacy, question - what boots are you wearing? I'm having a problem finding boots.

@glynischamberlain9126 Жыл бұрын

Love watching you guys working around the garden, and great tips, Stacy. Netting-yes!

@RealSurfhempster 3 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate you sharing your stories with us 🌱

@BloomWithGracie 4 жыл бұрын

Adorable kittens and great idea on the fencing! I'm going to try that!

@richardschmidt2430 4 жыл бұрын

STACY: THAT IS SUCH A GREAT IDEA--ABOUT THE SEEDS! good job! i'll try! Shalom from Rich & Dawn in MN :)

@FarmGirlInProgress 4 жыл бұрын

Stacy I am so in love with your garden! It is absolutely beautiful! I love learning from you and Doug! I would LOVE to come and stay with you guys and learn from y’all for a week. You both are such a wealth of information 🥰

@lyndalent8628 2 жыл бұрын

So thankful to you Stacy! Making me happy

@Maggie-Gardener-Maker 4 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed all of it but the tip that I thought was most brilliant is the pulling up entire plant, drying it whole, and then taking into greenhouse to plant directly from the dried bush! Big time saver! I have wasted many hours packing away seeds and labeling but no more!

@tamra9124 4 жыл бұрын

Just found you guys, and love what you are doing! Love the netting idea! I'm gonna try it and use tied rocks to hold it down on the corners :) Maybe using rubber bands...who knows how that will work, :) Yaay! We are getting ready to build a coop and get some chickens, and I started some raised beds this year. So excited since we sold our home and downsized! Mortgage free and learning new and exciting methods of self-sustainability! Love your channel, thank you for taking the time to show us!!

@justpatty7328 4 жыл бұрын

I love that you said "piddling a little bit. " I get so excited for your new uploads! Thank you for taking the time to share your lives with us. Many blessings to you.

@beltoftruth56 2 жыл бұрын

I love the netting idea I have cats galore. Thought I'd almost have to quit gardening. I was like you .. always trying to find something to protect the plants and seeds especially..thank you so much

@4blackoak 4 жыл бұрын

I'm headed out to Lowes's or Home Depot to get that netting.

@codersexpo1580 3 жыл бұрын

Whats the netting called? Just flex netting?

@juliemorrison2058 3 жыл бұрын

@@codersexpo1580 I have the same question!

@reeset613 4 жыл бұрын

Great tip, thank you! Love your overalls, I’ve seen them advertised and thought about purchasing them as well!

@LucyJ1900 2 жыл бұрын

Stacey, A million thank you's! I just retired and I am starting my raised bed garden. Here in N. Ga the deer eat everything! I have been going crazy trying to think of a way to keep my plants safe. The net trick is fantastic!!!🙏😍

@jeremyreynolds3434 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the idea. My wife and I just started building raised beds with the hinged hoop tops. That netting will work perfectly when it's time to remove the plastic. Keep up the good work. We really enjoy watching you guys.

@angellalewis2344 4 жыл бұрын

Stacy!!! I literally just went out this morning, in the rain and grabbed all the chicken wire I could find and covered my potato beds because our dog keeps digging them up and it was such a pain to deal with unrolling it etc.. (even with my 10 yr olds help) haha! Definitely going to invest in this new method. Thanks for the tip!

@OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY 4 жыл бұрын

Boom! Real people real solutions 💥

@dorothylockwood4017 4 жыл бұрын

I was wondering if you ever tried germinating your seeds on a moist paper towel fold in half to cover seed then put in ziplock bag put that bag in a brown paper bag and in about 7 days you have sprouts that you can plant in potting soil. There videos out there that show how to do it. I learned this from a gentleman who was taught from his father from Lithuania.

@Brian-ob9ck 4 жыл бұрын

5:56 I used that black plastic mesh for a period of time. I stopped using it because of the high frequency of entanglement of robins and sparrows.

@suzyhallhoberecht1070 4 жыл бұрын

There are different weights of netting. I tried Ross brand garden netting on a cherry tree and immediately had birds tangled in it. Never again! But I have used the same heavier weight netting as in the video, Easy Gardener brand deer barrier fencing, over my raised beds for about 10 years and have never had birds get tangled.

@genal5808 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! Great tips on saving seeds! Love the netting! The raised beds look really nice too! Thank you for all your tips and tricks! Still looking forward to the cookbook!

@pamelakoppleberger9564 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stacy for the tip on the netting. I have just a couple small beds in our backyard in town. Always finding something has been digging in it... I think squirrels. Also, I’ve been saving flower seeds for several years. I replant marigolds, calendula, and zinnias. I save the seeds in marked envelopes and always have more than enough. My flowers attract a lot of butterflies and some hummingbirds.

@caseywhite6183 3 жыл бұрын

My dad is alredy saving his seeds

@GilbertNichols 4 жыл бұрын

I was thinking when the video started with the cameraman outside the door as your back was to it. Remember Mr. Rogers Neighborhood? I could see you turn around and say, "Oh! I didn't hear you come in. It's good to see you again...."

@brighterdays2come 4 жыл бұрын

That's right!!! Oh my gosh, how cute! 🥰

@Leo-Nee 4 жыл бұрын

I love my raised garden beds. And netting is great stuff. We have comfrey growing wild everywhere here. I use the leaf part in my seaweed, fish bone, drum. Let it all rot down in water & feed my plants with it.

@lukeherdaii9528 Жыл бұрын

I moved out into (further) the country about 5 years ago and trying to build this one acre into as much a homestead as possible (partially disabled). Been saving some seeds and learning to save others s well. I can say that I only bought green and lima beans once. It’s a great money saver. 🦅🇺🇸

@1gatomon 4 жыл бұрын

Aaaw! baby kittens!

@reginapexton7172 2 жыл бұрын

Love how y'all work so good together and make it look so easy. Loved the netting idea and LOVED your overalls!!!!

@chrishirst5389 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Stacey, Another netting you can use is tole. (Used to make bottom of dress stick out). Can be ordered online in bolts. Small animals dont like it cause their nails get stuck in it. And pieces can be cut and used to tie tomatoes plants etc without damaging plants. Just FYI Thanks for the tips!!😊

@sweetpea3472 2 жыл бұрын

Just tried to find this and pretty sure I didn't. It would help to describe it more or give a website for affordable purchase. Thank you!

@Monster_Momma Жыл бұрын

Look up TOULE or sometimes spelled TULLE Fabric. Works great to keep chickens out of my garden.

@joycefrey5335 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all of the great tips. My husband and I are going to try the tip for saving seeds great idea! We love to watch your videos there is so much good information that we learn from them. Thank you again for sharing such great knowledge 😊

@bonniemankins6172 4 жыл бұрын

I’m going to try the netting

@susandesantell1379 4 жыл бұрын

Bonnie Mankins Me too!!

@anujanakiraman6210 4 жыл бұрын

The netting is a great idea! Thank you so much! I looked up the website for Farm and Home, but couldn't find this product. Could you please provide the link, or let me know the name of this netting? I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks!

@ILkaterlyn 4 жыл бұрын

Deer netting or bird netting

@polkcellar 4 жыл бұрын

@@ILkaterlyn the specific brand of netting shes using?

@ILkaterlyn 4 жыл бұрын

Bonnie Porthouse When I ordered the cheapest stuff at eBay it had a bulk discount for four or more. more and then when I got it there was an even cheaper price let me look for it Www.giftsintl.com. This is tulle I thought this was another video....window screen works too...

@ILkaterlyn 4 жыл бұрын

Deer screen is hard to work with but tough...I used for daschund fence barrier...

@mariehall9514 3 жыл бұрын

YardGaurd is what it’s called

@maureencossa6765 4 жыл бұрын

The idea of the netting to cover young plants was the best answer to my problem of deer, rabbits, and squirrels. Love it. Thanks. Also I’m going to try the seed saving you showed. Thank you.

@searchingfortruth5878 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stacy for the Tip about the seeds, you all are knocking it out of the park with your raised beds.

@rainlvr44-34 4 жыл бұрын

I'm trying to find the fabric netting. Do you know what it's called?

@ninahalvorson9451 4 жыл бұрын

Im pretty sure it is fruit tree netting. Ive found it at walmart, and wilco in the past

@rainlvr44-34 4 жыл бұрын

@@ninahalvorson9451 Thank you!

@chrisfewell1558 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Doug, what kind of wood are you using for your raised beds. Chris

@gardenboots7464 4 жыл бұрын

@Chris Fewell (I don't know what Doug is using - but Douglas Fir is a good choice. I know someone whose raised beds are still in good shape after 20 years :)

@michelemanalo1637 2 жыл бұрын

That netting is a SUPER TIP! Thank you!

@dlewis502 4 жыл бұрын

Ok... I've got to watch again! I was so into listening to Stacey that I missed the kittens everyone's talking about!😁 Love the garden and netting idea!

@cv7357 4 жыл бұрын

Did I miss what that netting is called?

@abundantlyblessedhomestead9951 4 жыл бұрын

www.amazon.com/Barrier-Protects-Shrubs-Animals-Protected/dp/B000A16T7M/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=garden+deer+netting&qid=1587655228&sr=8-5

@normstangl3499 4 жыл бұрын

I'm curious, don't the squirrels simply chew through the plastic mesh?

@hypnohope 4 жыл бұрын

I was curious about that also. We tried using it on a fig tree to keep the squirrels and birds away, but they just ate through it and took most of the figs. I was hoping that maybe they used a different, more sturdy brand, maybe.

@elleartisa5990 2 жыл бұрын

Seed saving has been almost automatic for me since my first garden. I raised my kids in the gardens, giving them their own rows, then squares, then quarters, and now they still garden in my garden , even the ones that no longer live in the home. This reminds me to ask them if they are planting to save seeds, too.

@gailpurcell3209 4 жыл бұрын

I love that you pull up the whole plant. That's sooo much easier and faster. I usually pick the flowers off the plants, bring them inside making sure they are dry and then store them. Also can't wait to try some of that netting. I hate getting pocked by the chicken wires. Great ideas as always. Thanks.

@joseywilds3133 4 жыл бұрын

STOP 🛑 ✋ Everything!!!!!!!!!! I saw kittens ❤️! Paused video to look at kittens carry on!

@OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY 4 жыл бұрын

🤣👍💥

@theheritagehousesc 4 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂❤️❤️❤️

@angelamastroeni5377 4 жыл бұрын

Like your seed saving idea. I bought a smaller roll of that netting this week and stretched it over hoops make of thin PVC lengths to make a hoop house over my small raised bed. Am very happy with the results.

@delphijael1591 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your great suggestions! 🥰

@kelliwebb2870 4 жыл бұрын

I have squirrels! They like to help me plant. I don’t know how many oak trees I’ve had to remove from my garden. Bless their little hearts! I’m going to try the netting.