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Freckles and Sprouts
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Приєднався 22 гру 2018
Hey there! My name is Katie and I am happy to have you here. What started as a hobby has turned into nothing short of an obsession. Growing food for my family isn’t just something I spend some free time doing in the spring and summer; it has become a year round way of life that I will never tire of. And I love sharing that information with others! Please subscribe to my channel for seed starting, organic gardening, epic harvests, backyard chickens, natural growing methods like hugelkultur - and whatever else we get up to on our 1 acre homestead in Northern California. I really enjoy hearing from my subscribers so please do not hesitate to comment as well as join me on Instagram @frecklesandsprouts where I have been growing since 2017.
Thanks for stopping by, friend! Happy Growing!
Thanks for stopping by, friend! Happy Growing!
Backyard Sauna Retreat
Need a moment of zen? 🧖♀️ Join me for a sauna in my parents’ incredible backyard oasis. Two koi ponds and a gentle spring rain really put the cherry on top of this relaxing experience.
This may not be gardening related, but I thought you may enjoy a bit of tranquility and maybe even some backyard inspiration. ;) This entire area was an old wooden deck and a dirt hill. My parents built this all with their bare hands and loads of creativity. Enjoy!
This may not be gardening related, but I thought you may enjoy a bit of tranquility and maybe even some backyard inspiration. ;) This entire area was an old wooden deck and a dirt hill. My parents built this all with their bare hands and loads of creativity. Enjoy!
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Organic Pest Control for Strawberries
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I’ve finally won the battle over pests when it comes to my precious strawberries! In previous years I have lost the majority of my strawberries to pill bugs and slugs. This easy gardening hack is a game changer! www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072DXH5K1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Seed Storage & Organization - My $0 solution
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I’m a teensy bit of a seed addict! And this is how I store it all, using things I had laying around the house.
My Experience as a Newbie Chicken Mama - The first 2 weeks
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Today, my first ever flock of 13 chicks turn 3 weeks old and I am here to fill you in on what I did, what I recommend, what I'd change, and all that good stuff!
Growing Tomatillos From Seed - The Easy Way!
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Check out this super quick and easy way to grow tomatillos and/or ground cherries! Its similar to the Winter Sowing method, as discussed in one of my other videos. I'm using over ripened tomatillos saved from my garden the previous summer. If you were using fresh tomatillos, you would want to slice the tomatillo to expose the seeds better. A few notes about what I didnt cover in this video: Man...
Ditch those tomato cages - Twine can do it better!
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After years of being unsatisfied and frustrated with flimsy cages and unsightly stakes that had to be replaced every year, I finally came up with a system that works wonderful for us. Using a permanent rebar trellising system and compostable/affordable twine, I have a simple to set up, uncluttered looking way of growing more tomatoes in less space!
Cheap & Easy Seed Starting Hack - The Winter Sowing Method
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Need a cheap, easy, low maintenance way to start seeds? No greenhouse? No problem! The Winter Sowing Method is a simple way to grow flowers and many fruits and vegetables without a greenhouse, grow lights, heat mats, fertilizers, seed trays or propagators - you don’t even need special seed starting mix! You won’t have to “pot up” the seedlings as they grow, thin them out, and there is no time c...
DIY Chick Brooder Set Up - Repurposing an old dog crate
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Check out how we set up our diy chick brooder using a spare dog crate. I’ll show you the amenities that these spoiled girls have as well as a few hacks for the chick waterer and feeder. Please add any questions or suggestions in the comments so we can all learn from each other!
Thank you.
Thank you for your response. I have one more package of Tomatillo seeds I am going to sow tomorrow and will wait to put them in the garden until I acclimate them to the outdoors. I do appreciate your help.
You’re welcome. I really hope you have success this time around!
I have started Tomatillo seeds twice this year from seed and they have germinated and done very well on the heat mat and in front of a sunny winds in my garage. Twice now when the sprouts are about 3-4 inches tall, I move them to the garden and plant. The next day they are dead! So, I direct sowed them from seed out in the garden a week ago. I see nothing coming ip in the rows. What am I doing wrong?
Sounds like they need to be acclimated to the outdoors for several days to a week to help them deal with the transplanting process. Look up videos on how to “harden off seedlings”. Also avoid planting in the heat of the day and make sure they get well watered at the time or planting. Also could be a pest of some sort getting them but I suspect they are just shocked by the sudden environmental change.
Are you serious
Why wouldn’t I be? It’s organic and effective. But it’s just an idea. You don’t have to do it. lol
I an get the green and the purple to germinate but the pineapple tomatilla seems to be more diffiult. It often won't germinate at all and if it does the seedlings die soon after the first true leaves form. I don't know if my seed packet is a bad batch or if they need some sort of special care.
Hmm that’s strange. I don’t think it would be the seed since they are germinating. I haven’t experienced that. I would pay attention to how much water they are getting. You want them to have consistent moisture when they are seedlings without being soaking wet. And they don’t tolerate cold and need plenty of sun.
How about for the leaves?
I’ve never had issues with the leaves to be honest.
Thank you for the content! I just couldn't catch all your words with that nerve jangling instrumental background music. If only I could hear you talk but mute the music! Also want to see the outcome of the seedlings emerging 🌱
I am assuming there will be multiple seeds sprouting, then what?
Exactly
Music distraction
Thank you!
You’re very welcome. Hope it helps
Thank you for taking the time to provide such helpful and thorough information. Well done!
So kind of you to say, thanks. Glad i could help
Bingo! Thanks
I'm so Excited
I like a soft sided dog crate with mesh and a zippered top. Otherwise they kick the shavings everywhere and the little suckers can fly when small. Or just tape some cardboard to a metal cage.
What size crate? We have a large one but not sure if it's as big as yours
Loved every bit of your video
Thank you so much!
That music is so annoying. Trying to listen to what your saying turn the music down or off 😏😏
Fantastic video!
Very kind thank you
So you waste food to grow more food....this is an interesting 1. You can actually just slice a tomatillo into 1/4" slices & plant those.
Wow so snarky and for what reason? Lol Wouldn’t you still be waisting food if you did that? Also, if you grow tomatillos you know they are prolific and I’m sure you can spare ONE fruit to generate dozens more plants. There’s also lots of ways you can grow tomatillos. I was simply offering an out of the box suggestion.
You really didn’t follow up, your channel looked like it would have been awesome nice layout n all that.
I homeschool two kids and got pregnant unexpectedly and now have a baby on top of running my other platforms (TikTok and IG). Hoping to get back to it but spread pretty thin these days 😅
@@FrecklesSprouts Congratulations, great video thanks
@@matthewirwin28693 so kind, thank you! ☺️
Like nature intended ? Almost all the vegetables you grow/eat were made by man.
Great video! Never heard of this. I'm so excited to do this. About when do you sow them outdoors in their little container? End of fall, November?
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed. It’s a fantastic way to start seeds and I’m seeing a lot more people starting to do it. If you have a consistently cold winter you could start anytime from your first frost until a month before your seeds might start sprouting. Here in Northern California we get warm weather mid winter that can make things germinate earlier than desired so I wait sometimes until March to sow things like tomatoes and basil and marigolds. It’s really great for any flowers that need cold stratification as well. Nature does it for you!
I need more of your videos!!! 😊 I’m fixing to start a green house and chicken coop. Need help with my veggies!!
You’re so kind! I feel a bit lame in the editing dept for UA-cam which is why I haven’t been sharing as much haha I’m more active on Instagram and trying to get used to TikTok but I may pick up UA-cam again. Have the best season!
This will be my first t8me growing tomatillos and the variety I’m planting is called Tomatillo Queen of Malinalco, they’re supposed to be a sweeter variety. And I’m growing them from seeds that I brought. I’m in zone 6b in CT. Any advise on indoor starting and transplanting out doors?
Sorry for the late reply! Ohh I’ve grown that variety and it’s a weed in my garden now. Definitely sweeter and such a beautiful plant! I would grow them like a tomato. They like heat and get really big. Have you started them yet? Have you grown peppers from seed indoors? I would treat them similarly although I think they are easier than peppers. Happy growing! If you have more questions don’t hesitate to reach out.
@@FrecklesSprouts yes I’ve grown Hot and Sweet Peppers. Do I have to plant two or more tomatillos?
@@kev7017 yes plant at least two for pollination
Thanks, but work on the audio for future videos.
I’m a much better gardener than I am tech wizard haha thanks for the input. Happy growing 🌿
Thanks for the video . It helped me a lot.
That’s awesome to hear! Thank you 😊 Happy growing 🌿
thank you
Fantastic idea 😁😁
Thank you Paula! 🙂
Brilliant idea!!
Thank you! So glad you found it helpful 😁
Does it need full sun
Definitely. Similar growing requirements to tomatoes.
Thank you for the ideas. Right now the chicks are in the bathtub in a laundry basket. ( the cardboard box I had them in bottom fell out. ). Just 6 chicks 🐥. I have a big backyard
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching and enjoy those little cuties! They change so fast don’t they?
@@FrecklesSprouts Yes they do.
Thise arent tomatillos those are GIANT Tomatillos
We grow some big ol tomatillos here!
I didn’t even look at this and we bought one. It should be coming today.
Awesome! Have so much fun! 🐣
We have so many wild strawberries growing and we’re just talking about the birds getting them before we do. I don’t think we could get all the strawberries covers but maybe at least enough to enjoy some for ourselves this year.
How exciting! One nice thing is that you can rotate the bags to the ones that are closest to being ready and when you harvest that one you move it to another one. Or perhaps you can use some bird netting if they are clustered in a large area. For me, the slugs and rolly pollies are worse than birds and squirrels can be an issue too. Everything and everyone wants to eat the strawberries! Haha
Unrealistic for most, but also great for most. Nice share!
Thanks Ebony! Curious why you would consider it unrealistic? Too time consuming, you mean?
@@FrecklesSprouts Thank you for your kindness.
i used our dog crate as they grew and even made a nexting box out of it. i wrapped it with shade cloth with zip ties and shimmied it on 2x2's in the corner of our wood fence in the corner. we made a long ramp for the girls to get in and put a branch in for roosting. they slept in there and laid their eggs in it. it was perfect
That’s so smart! 💡
i love sauna!!!! i would like to be there!!!! hahahaha
Oh it’s so nice 😌
I like it but i don´t know if it´s mycatsproof!!!!
Hehe You May have to hide the basket!
Your strawberry is looking bright and beautiful thanks for your viedo 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏
Thank YOU! 😁👍🏻
What do you mean by organic soil. No such thing.
With as many chemical fertilizers and pesticides that are being used, it certainly is such a thing. Organic Soil = soil derived from organic materials found in nature without any synthetic/chemical fertilizers etc. Think Miracle Gro vs. FoxFarm Ocean Forest which contains manure, composted kelp, etc.
Quick, simple, and informative! Great vid, you have a new subscriber
I really appreciate you watching and taking the time to leave a kind comment ☺️ Hope you have a great day!
Fantastic idea! I've got a clear stacker box with all my veg & herb seeds in it which I've temporarily got arranged alphabetically until I found time to come up with a better idea....and this may be it! I just found your Instagram page last night and just loving all the inspiration and colour on your plot....especially as it has been SO wet this past six weeks and today is snowing...I keep telling myself spring will soon be here....and your chickens are just gorgeous! I'm looking forward to getting my girls in the spring and cannot wait!
Thank you so much Gillian! I’m really happy you’ve been enjoying my pages. 😊
And I’m so excited for you to get your flock soon! You’re going to love it 😍
I wish there was a bit more shown than putting seed/fruit in a pot... How about showing the actual sprouts & the plant "growing"?
It was winter - not a tomatillo plant in site. I planned on updating in summer with a related video but 2020 really changed my UA-cam plans. Check out other “winter sowing” videos. This method works for most things.
How about planting your own and you show your plant sprouting
I’m looking to do this for my brooder when I get mine 👏 great video!
It worked out really nice! Congrats on your new flock. I’m resisting the urge to get more this winter 😏😍 Thanks for watching.
I just throw my rotten tomatillo and tomatoes nextvto my fruit trees and i get plants every spring
I love the simplicity of that!! One year I somehow didn’t get any volunteers and I was a little crushed. 😅 So now I start some just in case.
I wonder if you can cross polinate a tomato and a tomatillo?
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I like that idea of barrying a whole tomatillo
Simple is best sometimes!
You just won a new subscribe
I sure appreciate that thank you 😊
Nature does it better than us humans
So true! I’m always trying to find ways to stick closer to how nature would do it.
Seems counter intuitive, sure it's only one fruit, but why waste it if you don't have to? Doesn't really make sense to me, but different strokes for different folks.
I get that! Always more than one way to skin a cat, right? 😎 Thanks for watching.
Paper towel method is better. higher and faster rate.
I love the paper towel method and use it especially for chili’s.