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The Yooper Gardener
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Приєднався 15 лют 2019
Just a human, in front of a camera, trying to deal with life. Join me as I fumble through this whole healing the earth thing.
I'm Megan, The Yooper Gardener. I hope to be spending many of my days helping renew the family farm that has not been worked in nearly 20 years. I yearn to have the energy and finances to putter around my property if I ever have one. Gardening, tending chickens or more. My medical conditions make it difficult to maintain a quality of life and work outside the home. Until having my own property becomes possible, I will be renewing land using Mom's animals. Sandy (my mom), still has big dreams for this property. Finally, she is able to make those dreams reality, one small step at a time. Please join us as we do our best to heal the land and shorten our food chain.
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Venmo: @YooperMegs0526
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I'm Megan, The Yooper Gardener. I hope to be spending many of my days helping renew the family farm that has not been worked in nearly 20 years. I yearn to have the energy and finances to putter around my property if I ever have one. Gardening, tending chickens or more. My medical conditions make it difficult to maintain a quality of life and work outside the home. Until having my own property becomes possible, I will be renewing land using Mom's animals. Sandy (my mom), still has big dreams for this property. Finally, she is able to make those dreams reality, one small step at a time. Please join us as we do our best to heal the land and shorten our food chain.
Follow me on the socials.
Donate to the adventure.
Or neither.
Venmo: @YooperMegs0526
CashApp: $yoopermegs0526
ko-fi.com/yoopermegs
My Girl Blu | VLOG
Blu needs some haircare. Clearing the burrs from around the chicken coop.
#life #home #garden #gardening #farm #homestead #struggle #trending #reels #fyp #viralvideo #cleaning #animals #nature #watch #vlog #dog #chowchow #hair #contentcreator #clearing #weeding
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Ladies and Lawncare | VLOG
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More time lapse and I hang out with the ladies. #life #home #garden #gardening #farm #homestead #struggle #trending #reels #fyp #viralvideo #chicken #lawncare #cleaning #mowing #animals #nature #watch #vlog Music I use: Bensound License code: CKV6KSNCEFZJ6NWA
The one with the chipmunk. | VLOG
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I had a tense conversation with a chipmunk. I get other things done too. #home #struggle #life #chicken #chipmunk #wildlife #nature #funny #lawn #yard #farm #homestead #trending #video #viralvideo #fyp #contentcreator #youtube #strugglebus #views #cleaning #watch #vlog Music: Bensound.com/royalty-free-music License code: EQQJFSWUAECAWVTU
The one with the baby asparagus | VLOG
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I partially clear weeds from the asparagus bed. #garden #gardening #vegetables #food #life #grow #home #struggle #viralvideos #viral #trending #vlog #vlogging #fyp #videos #reels #weeding #asparagus #homesteading #homegardening #homestead outdoors Music by: Bensound License code: 1DH8L1SFF5EWRHEI
We've had an intruder! #garden #gardening #goodenough #gardentok #FYP #reels #viral #life #shorts
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We've had an intruder! #garden #gardening #goodenough #gardentok #FYP #reels #viral #life #shorts
I got work done. The animals too. #gardening #home #garden #life #creative #trending #viral #FYP
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I got work done. The animals too. #gardening #home #garden #life #creative #trending #viral #FYP
The one where I lack creativity. | VLOG |
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The one where I lack creativity. | VLOG |
Being human is hard | More about The Yooper Gardener | VLOG
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Being human is hard | More about The Yooper Gardener | VLOG
The Pigs, The Garden and the Mud Wallow | VLOG
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The Pigs, The Garden and the Mud Wallow | VLOG
The gardener who forgets to show off her garden. | VLOG
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The gardener who forgets to show off her garden. | VLOG
Planting the GreenStalk | VLOG | NATURE ASMR
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Planting the GreenStalk | VLOG | NATURE ASMR
Letting the chickens free range | Nature ASMR | VLOG
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Letting the chickens free range | Nature ASMR | VLOG
A walk through the garden department. | VLOG
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A walk through the garden department. | VLOG
Pushing through with Chronic Illness | VLOG
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Pushing through with Chronic Illness | VLOG
You aren't alone. A welcome to this channel. | VLOG
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You aren't alone. A welcome to this channel. | VLOG
My own personal waterworld | ASMR -Nature | Water and Wind
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My own personal waterworld | ASMR -Nature | Water and Wind
How'd my 6 week follow up go? Here's a 2 minute recap.
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How'd my 6 week follow up go? Here's a 2 minute recap.
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Aww that’s nice
@@Crochet_Princess_321 it's actually working. 😁💜
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Protein shakes have helped family members who struggle with both eating and food prep.
Thank you! I really need to try more supplemental things like that. ❤️
What plant is this??
I have no idea. 😆 Its growing on a gravel pad we prepped for future builds so it will eventually have to be removed.
I can't be sure, but it looks like spotted knapweed. Hard to tell from my phone and the movement of the camera. Spotted knapweed is a non native invasive plant, but has become common. And yes, the bees love it. From what I am told, it also makes great honey.
Thank you. I don't think I've ever seen one this big. Nature sure is fascinating! 💜
@@TheYooperGardener It will take over a gravelly area in no time.
Let the bees have their flowers! 💐
@@broglodyte946 I'm pretty sure leaving it until the 🐝 stop feeding is the only answer 😆
It could have been a squirrel searching for a seed. They dig close to the stem, not necessarily intending to harm the stem to get the seed but they can be quite careless.
I know thi has been from 4 years ago, but wanted to comment anyway. I think you mentioned you were in the military. Do you know your Veteran's preference gives you an advantage in government jobs? There are all sorts of careers with the Forest Service, Park Service and Bureau of Lane Management to name a few. Check out USA Jobs for jobs out west. I have a few contacts out in Idaho, Oregon and Alaska. I know you have your farm now, but thought I would offer.
I just started a new job that is well paying and very enjoyable. 😁 It never hurts to keep things like this in mind. Thank you. 💜❤️
A couple years ago, I followed advice by putting eggs in the hole before planting my tomatoes. The next morning all my plants were dug up. I ended up putting holographic pinwheels around my garden. It did the trick. Please keep us posted on how your solution works! I'm in the Eastern UP and plan on following your journey!!
Thank you for that suggestion! Pinwheels also would provide some entertainment when I just want to sit, relax, and enjoy the space. 💜💜
10 times out of 10, doing it wrong is better than not even trying to do the thing. this rule applies to every thing
You and me both Yoop. You and me both. ❤
Hey Yoop, it's great to see you in a new video from the farm. All the best.
My mama dog had seven puppies I got. No sleep😂😂😢😢 have fun with your pup's
I know you probably won’t see this but one thing that helps me is having a tray of food in the fridge with a bunch of things on it that you don’t have to prep (ex: tortillas and hummus, blueberries exc) the point is you take out the tray and eat and it’s very few steps so eating feels less like a task, simply put the tray back in the fridge when full
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This was a while ago but I hope you're doing better. ❤️
I am thank you.
doing things is the best bit. you should get a reciprocating saw and a pair of batteries to go w/ it. i own a chainsaw, but i don't like using it
Mom and I have been talking about the electric chainsaw and things so it would be easier for us to use instead of needing to rely on the more powerful tool for something just barely too large vs our strength. 😂
Praying you feel better soon!
Thank you. Going slowly but I sure feel better than I did .
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Wow I don’t usually leave comments on stuff but some people commenting are so judgmental they’ve clearly never struggled with food issues. Obviously you need to eat more especially towards the end of the week because m and ms are not enough calories for a day but you clearly already understand that. Tips wise I would start by making sure you eat breakfast every day even if it’s just toast or a protein shake. I would also maybe set timers or enlist a friend to help remind you to eat. Maybe you have a friend or coworker you could start going out to lunch with sometimes so that way it’s like a set thing on you calendar. Good luck!!
Thank you. Those are some ideas I've been trying to implement other than going out with a friend. Mostly for money reasons. The hardest part is knowing why I'm not able to eat. If I can find the reason I eat so much better. I figure I should focus on that part so it will be easier to fix. 🤷♀️ Thank you again. ❤️
If you’re having a rough time put all your burdens on Christ
I am a non-believer but I thank you for the spirit in which it is intended. ❤️
Hang in there buddy. Remember the world is what you make it to be. So just be happy (kidding, I know that's not how that works)
Thank you. Made me chuckle a bit. Definitely needed. 😁❤️
Yea, apple blossums
The beautiful thing about all that snow is the color of the grass!! Here in Georgia it almost never snow's so when it does snow we LOVE the spring grass! Thank you for showing us around 😊
It's so nice to see something other than snow!
@@TheYooperGardener I bet you do!! I love snow here in the south. It snows one day so you get to enjoy it. The next day after the snow it's 70 degrees and melts! 😂 I'm sure you guys have better infrastructure to handle the snow. However, I can't imagine having to go outside to work and live life with the amount of snow you have. The video you showed us with the snow melting...I just can't get over that. I hope you get some relief soon. Praying for you. Have a wonderful day 😊
@@donnacochran3335 oh it's a hassle during winter for sure. I don't miss the driving down south when it snows I'll tell you that. 😂🤣 Hope you have a great day also! ❤️
Sorry to hear of the loss of heyhey. I hope unfeeling better this week
Thank you. HeiHei will be missed so much Well currently allergy type symptoms are affecting only half my face so I'm looking pretty lopsided today. 🤣😂🥴
Hope u feel better asap
Thank you. Currently feeling blah but not like I was thankfully. I have a doctor's appt for my narcolepsy tomorrow. They may want me off this med sooner rather than later. Love having multiple doctors Rx and then be surprised when I don't feel great. 😆 ❤️ Thanks again
@@TheYooperGardener hang In there hun
I'm so sorry. Call in sick. Does she really understand how bad you are feeling with that med?
The symptoms eased up about an hour before work. As long as I time it right I should be able to work around my symptoms but if I have to I will call in.
I so hear u on the chronic illness. Between having the spoons i need and cleaning up after everyone else that never cleans i feel like im always behind. But i got some planting done, n most of the deck powerwashed this week....still havent made bread though iv been sayin i would for a week now.... priorities n all that lol. From one spoonie to another, all we can be is grateful when we can tick things off the list, as long as we make sure we also plan recovery time
So true. We need to let ourselves rest so we can keep going. ❤️❤️
Give yourself credit for what you do accomplish! It's more than you realize and you have the strength to 'push through' and do what's necessary. It may not be all that you want to do. But it's still something... you're not giving up. Love, mom.
@@sandrabannan9358 love you mom!
Be you!
I'm trying really hard to not hide who I am. Thanks Doug!
The dog trying to check on Tex is so adorable 🥰. Good luck Tex!
BooBoo has always been extra gentle with the animals that are struggling. ❤️❤️ Thank you for watching!
@@TheYooperGardener that's amazing!! You are welcome! Thanks for the video!
Wow!!! Your farm is beautiful!!! Thank you for the spring tour. You should film the same area's in the summer, fall and as far as you can go in the winter. I love the UP. My brother in law's dad lived there until he passed away this year at 95!! I think the cold preserves you guys!! It would be nice to have a pond on your property so you can save all that water in case of summer drought. It's truly beautiful there! I'm so glad you are feeling better. Have a great day and weekend.
The snow is simply beautiful but you measure in feet!! Where we live we measure in flakes 😂 I hope you feel better soon. Praying they find answers for what is going on with your health.
Thank you! I'm off that medication and already feel less oppressively exhausted. I still don't quite feel energetic but at least I'm not as tired. Going to a Dr appt later this week to try fibromyalgia med #2. Still waiting on the prior auth for my narcolepsy med that should help with energy. ❤️❤️
That's called borderline intermittent fasting!! If you keep doing what you're doing, you will be healthier, plus more energized throughout the rest of your life!! All I've been eating are chips and Tyson chicken strips for the last 15 years, and I'm still getting a 3.85 GPA in my electronics engineering degree 💯🤝
Alright first of all whatever is on that toast is nasty as shit 2nd of all u should have like a salad 2 times in a week 3rd of all you gotta eat on Saturday 4th of all prepare some better meals for yourself
Alr first tip, start meal prepping. Much easier to make yourself eat a meal that is already there. Second of all start eating better. If you have mental health issues eating junk food all the time won’t help with that(Ik from experience). Third of all I don’t know what your financial situation is, cause it might affect what foods you are able to make, but I personally recommend lean ground turkey, as it’s pretty cheap.
Thank you for the tips. I have executive dysfunction, ibs, chronic pain, dentures, and probable autism/ADHD that prevent me from eating certain foods due to texture, ability to stop/start, time enough to eat, pain, plus some Im not sure how to put into words. All of these are great suggestions and I will be addressing these issues with my doctor to manage my weight instability.
Grace is a great name for a very pretty chicken. Try not to worry too much about the cleanliness issue. I am 73 and for the last 20 yrs. have had multiple problems, so it is best to do what you can and keep on going. Hand surgeries, fibromyalgia and arthritis limit things, but just like you say, don't worry yourself into a worse state of health. What part of the UP are you in. My husbands father was from Gwinn and there are still many of them up there. This is the first time I have watched your channel. Love gardening when I can. Take Care and May God Bless You.
I'm about 2 hours south of gwinn. Thank you for the reassurance that i can only do what I can do. 🙂 And Thank you for watching! 😁
@@TheYooperGardener Looks like you may be a night owl. I tend to stay up most of the night, then put ear plugs in so won't hear my husband when he makes all of his morning racket. Thanks for the reply. Night
@@leahmollytheblindcatnordee3586 I sure am. Insomnia is a struggle. Have a great night.
Leave cookie batter in fridge for 30 mins to an hour before scooping and they’ll hold their shape better when baking
Hang in there. So sorry for your misery.
😢 What illness do you suffer from. I'll keep you in my prayers
So many. Narcolepsy, Fibromyalgia, multiple chronic pain issues, executive dysfunction, plus some I'm still investigating. It's tough. Thank you. ❤️
Sorry to hear this. Hope things turn around for ya. I'm starting to lose my mind and my doctor gave me Abilify and I'll be going to Northpointe for some help.
Hope you find relief too. I got the referral to there also. 🤞
@@TheYooperGardener Nice! Good luck!
Very courageous. You are stronger than you think.
This video just made me feel seen and less alone. Thank you ❤
I'm so sorry you are struggling
All my life but I've finally realized it may be a medical thing. I can't find the peace I'm looking for if I don't explore the possibility. Thank you for your concern. ❤️❤️
I just found your videos a few days ago. I’ve been spending the last 9 weeks or so unpacking, organizing and cleaning our 2 bed/2 bath apartment that we moved into in December. I’ve been steadily working from room to room, hopping back and forth sometimes (depending on my mood and energy levels) while also cooking, studying and taking care of our baby. About a month ago, I found such a wonderful online community of stay at home moms on UA-cam who make these cleaning videos and share their experience, their struggles, their triggers, their tricks, their tendencies, their meltdowns and their victories. God gave me the strength to face the mess and disorganization and all of my online moms have helped me to pull myself up by my bootstraps and make things happen! And it’s been absolutely magical! I’ve made my own videos (I haven’t decided if I’m going to post them or not) and they’ve also been beneficial with keeping me entertained, motivated and encouraged. I’ve just got one room left, it’s the living room and dining room (but no wall in between so it counts as one room) and I’ve been having trouble with it. I’ve been getting overwhelmed and frustrated, none of the tricks I’ve learned have been working. So I decided yesterday I’m stepping away from it for awhile and taking a break, giving myself a few days or however long (but not too long) so that I can re-approach with a fresh mindset and some new ideas. It is my goal to have everything completed by the first of April if not before. Your videos of 30 minutes of cleaning (or less) have really resonated with me and blessed me because it’s encouraging to see someone else facing something challenging while staying dedicated to the goal. Cleaning in small increments like this also ensures that you’re taking care of your mental health by not overdoing it in one sitting. Been there done that and it doesn’t feel good. So thank you so much for sharing with us. You’re amazing and you’re doing such a great job. God bless you, my online community sister. 💕
Rest set girl
I lived in SC where we had 2 inches of snow ince a year, which was PLENTY for me. I now live in Iowa where the average I'd 10X that and I hate it. The ices storm we had yesterday os twice as dangerous. South Caronlinians get several ices storms a year and have NO idea how to drive in the stuff
I prepared cuz I figured I wouldn't be able to go anywhere. It'll take nearly 2 days for a full plowing job on all the side streets and rural areas for sure. Its deep. The doggo even hesitated to go outside.