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Garden, DIY, Self-Sufficiency & Now Market Garden Farm!
Top 10 Garden Vegetable Varieties for 2025 | Best Picks + Honorable Mentions
These are our current top 10 favorite garden vegetable varieties for the 2025 growing season! From high-yielding favorites to unique standouts, we’ll share why these varieties made the list and how they’ve performed in our garden. Plus, we’re including some honorable mentions of other fantastic vegetables that deserve recognition. Whether you’re planning your next garden or looking for tried-and-true varieties, this video is for you. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more gardening tips and updates!
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First Year Root Cellar Tour | Features & Temperature Monitoring Tips
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Join us as we give you a full tour of our root cellar in its first year of operation! We'll walk you through the key features that keep our produce fresh and share practical tips for monitoring the temperature. Whether you're thinking about building your own root cellar or looking for ways to improve yours, this video gives our insight and advice. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe fo...
1 Year Timelapse: First Year On Our New Farm Recap
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Join us for a 1-year timelapse as we recap our 2024 journey to transforming our gardening passion into a market farm! 🌱🚜 We moved into this 14.5-acre property at the end of December 2023 and have been hard at work ever since. Many projects were tackled like the construction of our new root cellar for year-round produce storage. Also, the addition of a large pole barn for storage, a living space...
How Much Did It Cost to Build Our 8x12 Root Cellar? Full Cost Breakdown!
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Curious about how much it really costs to build a root cellar? In this video, we break down every expense from start to finish on our DIY 8x12 root cellar project. 🛠️💰 We’ll share the total costs for materials like concrete, lumber, insulation, and ventilation, plus the tools and equipment we used. Whether you’re planning your own root cellar or just love seeing DIY projects come to life, this ...
Tour Our Food Pantry, Root Cellar, & Freezers: How We’re Supplying Much Of Our Own Food
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Take a tour of our food pantry, root cellar, and freezers as we work toward providing as much of our own food as possible! From canned goods and fresh produce to frozen meals and more, we’re sharing how we’re reducing our trips to the grocery store and creating a more self-sufficient lifestyle. Let us know how you’re building food independence in the comments! 🌱
How We Built Our Root Cellar From Start To Finish For Sustainable Food Storage
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In this video we take you through every step of building our root cellar on our small farm! From digging to creating this awesome long-term food storage space. This project is all about creating reliable food storage on our farm. We’ll share our process, challenges faced along the way, and the excitement of creating a space to store homegrown produce. Whether you’re dreaming of your own root ce...
Frosted in Late Spring! Did Our Peppers & Tomatoes Grow and Produce?
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Our tomato and pepper plants got hit by an unexpected frost in late spring, but we didn’t give up on them! 🌱❄️ We monitored their progress all season long, wondering if they would bounce back and produce a harvest. In this video, we take you through the entire journey-from the frost to the final results. Did they survive and thrive, or did the frost end the growing season before it started? Wat...
Growing Sweet Potatoes in a Northern Climate - Did We Harvest More This Year Using New Techniques? 🍠
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It’s our second year trying to grow sweet potatoes in a northern climate, and we put new methods to the test to extend the season! 🌱 We planted Beauregard, Georgia Jet, and Murasaki 29 varieties to see if they could handle the shorter growing window. Did our techniques help us get a better harvest this year? Join us as we dig into the results and find out! Subscribe for more gardening insights ...
Market Farm Tour | Learning from Local Growers & Gaining New Ideas 🌱🚜
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Join us as we tour a local market farm to learn from experienced veggie growers in the area! 🌿 We’re excited to gather as many ideas and insights as possible to improve our own small farm. From growing techniques to the importance of soil, this tour is packed with valuable takeaways for anyone interested in farming, gardening, or local food production. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to see ...
Surprise Turnip Harvest! First Time Canning-But Did We Like Them?
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We had an unexpected surprise this year-a surplus of turnips that naturally seeded themselves in our field! 🌱 With so many turnips, we decided to try canning them for the first time. How did they turn out? Did we love the taste of canned turnips? Watch the video to find out! Don’t forget to subscribe for more farm updates, homestead ideas, and garden surprises! 🌿 #TurnipHarvest #Canning #Homest...
Harvesting & Making Fresh Edamame: Soybeans From Garden To Table
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Did you know edamame is just immature soybeans? This year, we grew soybeans on our small farm, and now it’s time to harvest and make this tasty, healthy snack! 🌱🍴 Follow along as we show you the step-by-step process, from harvesting the soybeans to preparing fresh edamame right at home. Whether you love farm-to-table snacks or want to learn more about growing soybeans, this video is for you! Su...
Self-Grafted Apple Orchard Fall Update | First Growing Season Success!
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Join us for a tour and update of our self-grafted apple orchard, planted this spring on our small farm! 🌱🍂 After a full growing season, we’re thrilled to share the progress of these young apple trees. From healthy growth to lessons learned, we’ll walk you through how things are shaping up as we prepare for their first winter. Perfect for fellow growers, homesteaders, and anyone interested in ap...
Growing Watermelon in a Northern Climate | Taste Test + Tips for Success 🍉
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Our first time growing watermelons in a northern climate was a success! In this video, we’ll crack open two varieties-Tendersweet Orange Watermelon and Wilson’s Sweet Watermelon-and taste-test them. We’ll also share how we finally achieved watermelon-growing success, thanks to our greenhouse and some key pruning techniques. A special thank you to the viewer who suggested pruning-it made a huge ...
How to Program & Install the RainPoint 2-Zone Timer | Simplify Your Garden Watering!
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Tired of manually watering your garden or farm? In this video, I’ll show you how to install and program the RainPoint 2-Zone Timer. Automatic watering systems are a game-changer for anyone who loves their garden but hates the hassle of constant watering. Whether you’re leaving town or just want more free time, garden timers takes care of everything! You’ll have peace of mind knowing your plants...
End of Season Garden & Farm Tour | First Year Growing on Our New Farm Property | September Tour
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End of Season Garden & Farm Tour | First Year Growing on Our New Farm Property | September Tour
Tour 94-Year-Old Neighboor’s Garden | Wisdom from a Lifetime of Experience
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Tour 94-Year-Old Neighboor’s Garden | Wisdom from a Lifetime of Experience
Dehydrate Herbs for FREE Garden Hack | No Dehydrator or Electricity Needed!
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Dehydrate Herbs for FREE Garden Hack | No Dehydrator or Electricity Needed!
Feeding Montana Year- Round: Winter Kissed Farm Tour
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Feeding Montana Year- Round: Winter Kissed Farm Tour
Cherry Tomato Taste Test: Which Ones Were The Best Varieties We Grew This Year
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Cherry Tomato Taste Test: Which Ones Were The Best Varieties We Grew This Year
U-Pick Apple Orchard Tour: Part 2- Varieties, Rootstock, Irrigation & Expert Tips
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U-Pick Apple Orchard Tour: Part 2- Varieties, Rootstock, Irrigation & Expert Tips
U-Pick Raspberry Tour: Part 1- All About Raspberries, Organic Certification & U-Pick Details
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U-Pick Raspberry Tour: Part 1- All About Raspberries, Organic Certification & U-Pick Details
August Garden Tour | Checking In on One of Our Small Farm’s Garden Spaces
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August Garden Tour | Checking In on One of Our Small Farm’s Garden Spaces
Garden Update: High pH Soil and Boron Issues - August Tour of our Failed Market Garden
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Garden Update: High pH Soil and Boron Issues - August Tour of our Failed Market Garden
How to Easily Save Zinnia Flower Seeds: Grow Free Zinnias Every Year!
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How to Easily Save Zinnia Flower Seeds: Grow Free Zinnias Every Year!
End of July Greenhouse Tour: Thriving Summer Plants Despite Other Garden Setbacks
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End of July Greenhouse Tour: Thriving Summer Plants Despite Other Garden Setbacks
Planting Our Garden- Encountering So Many Unexpected Problems!
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Planting Our Garden- Encountering So Many Unexpected Problems!
Our Epic Market Garden Failure! High PH and Boron Toxicity in Tomatoes and Peppers
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Our Epic Market Garden Failure! High PH and Boron Toxicity in Tomatoes and Peppers
Setting Up Drip Tape for Year Two: Reusing Materials and Installation Tips
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Setting Up Drip Tape for Year Two: Reusing Materials and Installation Tips
Planting Our Large Market Garden: New Space, Big Plans, and Exciting Challenges!
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Planting Our Large Market Garden: New Space, Big Plans, and Exciting Challenges!
Planting Our First Self-Grafted High Density Apple Orchard
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Planting Our First Self-Grafted High Density Apple Orchard
The lakota winter squash is vigorous and very productive in the mountains. First year i tried it.
Nutterbutter Butternut Squash is my favorite so far and keeps well too.
My favorite channel!
That is so nice of you! 🙏 ☺️
Your amazing so organized, you guys are well stocked and all that great venison and elk meat, nice work 😊
Thank you that is kind of you!
Great video! I’m in central Montana and have tried several on your list with great success 😊 now I’ve got some new ideas of things to try this season! Thanks
I’m glad some we’ve liked you’ve had success with also! Hope the new varieties do well for you!
Great review sharing your knowledge and experience! I haven't grown much the last few years do to health, but plan on forcing a little bit this year. Some produce from the past I've really enjoyed are Ishikura Bunching Onions, 1500 year old cave beans from Baker Creek and their coffee okra, which made a great campfire drink but doesn't seem to be available anymore.
Thanks for sharing! I hope you can get some more growing in this coming season!
I've been growing Celebrity tomatoes, Ambrosia sweet corn, Black Seeded Simpson lettuce, Savor muskmelon, Patterson onion Sungold tomatoes, Fall Sweet and North Georgia Candy roaster winter squash, Long Season Lutz beets, and Seascape strawberries for years. Seascape strawberries planted in May will start producing in early August and continue on until hard frosts in October (covered up from light frosts in September and October).
Good to know. We have been looking for a good strawberry variety.
@@MontanaMidValleyFarm I buy new plants every year.
cute
I had just watched the build video before this and asked how it's been working out this winter, now I know, great 😂
I saw your first comment. Glad we answered your question! Thanks for checking it out!
I have been growing and budding apples since 1972. I have just recently been trying the Bud 9 root. We had 38 below last winter and the Bud 9 had a lot of dieback. I am going to continue to use it, but bud low on the root and mulch it over winter. The Haralson is very hardy as is the Kerr. I have had the Haralson since 1973. My Duchess has a few blooms, but has never amounted to much but it is super hardy (out of Russia). The Yellow Transparent is out of Russia, one of the first to ripen and makes delicious sauce. The Norland survived the 38 below the best of any and is real early, although it gets blight. I am trying to be a private plant breeder and I do have a promising seedling that is very hardy, very productive, and tastes good. If you want budwood this summer, I might have some. There is a new facebook page on Montana scionwood trading, I just put a post on there and it is a public thing, so you might want to check it out. I will go see what it is and edit this comment. The new Facebook entry is Montana Plant Starts/Scion Swap/ tree cuttings.
Thanks a lot for the information! Good to hear how things do in our climate from people who have actually grown them. I should have buried my rootstock deeper. I will look into the scion exchange group that will be very helpful.
Now you know why it was the only mount on your property 😊 , nice job on the root cellar, how has it been working out so far in the winter ?
Haha! So true! Hadn’t realized that, you are probably right!
Not a weed in his garden anywhere. Sounded like he is visually impaired, inspiring me to grow a bigger garden.
His garden has looked like this for years as far as being weed free. It always impressed us!
What do I do after harvesting? Currently mine is just a single stem going from the soil to the bud and there are leaves along it. Will it eventually branch out and make more? Im in Melbourne, what do I do when it gets cold in winter?
They will send out side shoots with new flowers. In our growing zone we grow this variety new from seed every year. The plant dies off every year as our winters are pretty cold. Where you are they will likely come back every year. Luck you!! Being we start new every year I cannot speak on winter care.
@ oh alr! Thanks for the help!
I’ll never understand why people want to share what they have. Now we all know.
Love the tiny door!
Awesome video
Thanks!
Awesome job! A root cellar is a great asset, and investment that will last your lifetime without losing it's real value. I have the spot picked out to build one, but life has happened and I haven't got around to it yet. Definitely going to use one of the monitors you featured when I do. Winter humidity is really only bad for bee hives outside in the freezing temperatures. Just put a vented top on it, or prop one edge up with a dowel to let excess moisture escape. BTW, the breezeway at the entrance is what you would call a vestibule. And it's an awesome idea I hadn't thought about in designing a root cellar. Just found your channel. Liked and subscribed, I'll be following along!
Thank you for the tips and for checking out the video. We have a video documenting the whole build on our channel if you are interested since you plan to build one. It was a process, but we are so glad we did it. Thanks for subscribing!
Wow that is very nice craftsmanship and designs. I have seen a plan that was very specific that showed the vent at the ceiling absolutely flush. Maybe you plan to put in a ceiling. They also insisted the vent that goes to the floor was unobstructed. I love the stone work, and have a question about the entrance when it snows. Doesn't it fill with snow?
Great job!!! On your root cellar, and Great job documenting it all for others to enjoy!!
Thanks!
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I hope the three inch vent pipes work out. I would have put in four inch and then maybe necked them down, it's easier to close the vent than wish it was bigger.
That’s a good thought. Well what is done is done, haha.
That root cellar is so cool! (pardon the pun)
😁 Thanks!
Instead of putting grass over the top in the spring, have you thought of planting native perennial flowers? Looks great!
Good suggestion. Thanks
Do you have screens on those pipes to prevent mice and other rodents from getting into your food?
Yes there are screens on the top of the pipes, no mice issues yet. Hope we don’t have those issues ever!
@@MontanaMidValleyFarm Awesome! I had assumed you guys would have thought of that, but it wasn't very obvious to me from the camera (they're just not as good as our eyes 😅) so I'd figured I would ask.
Something that could easily be overlooked. I appreciate your thought!
great video .
Thank you!
Great video! I love your root cellar. Wish I had enough room at my place to have one. (and a hillside to put it in). What part of MT are you in?
Thank you! We are in central Montana. We sort of built it out of necessity. It wasn’t even a thought until moving into this house a year ago.
The temps this weekend will put it to the test! Thanks for sharing your progress!
Totally agree! A bit nervous, but it’s about time we test it out with some cold temps. Thanks for checking it out!
Great job!
Thank you!
Congratulations! Wow great progress, great video. New subscriber 😊
Thank you and it’s great to have you!
Different varieties are best for different dishes/cooking forms. Not all potatoes make good baked potatoes, so that factors into everything as well.
Totally agree! We should have bought a few of each type to try a few different cooking methods. Maybe in the future. Good point.
I like the fact that you don’t give up. This is the secret of a good farmer. Best of luck. Green houses in your area will yield more because of the weather. Keep gardening!!
Thank you! The challenge can be fun yet frustrating, but when things are successful it’s so rewarding!
New UA-camr here just subscribed 🎉🎉
It’s great to have you!
@MontanaMidValleyFarm thank you 💕
What a great year!
Thank you!
Excellent summary and background!
Thank you!
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This was a great recap video! So glad you had many successes that offset the failure of the other growing space. Hopefully the new high tunnel will happen so you can have more bountiful harvests this year...👍🏾👍🏾
Thank you! Fingers crossed on the new tunnel!
So, nice to see some benevolence in this world that often seems to have none. What a nice old man and nice of you to recognize him like this.
Thank you and thanks for checking out the video.
A well thought out multi-use pole barn.
Thank you we are trying to make the most of the space.
With all the poisons that are used to grow commercial food it's a blessing to grow your own.
I am seeing the truth in this!!
Oh to be young and fit again and starting out with so much promise in the future!! Congratulations on how much you were able to accomplish this past year. I just recently found your channel and need to go back and watch your older videos. Can I ask you what brand your small greenhouse is that you moved? I'm in south central Montana near the Wyoming border and the winds in my area can be pretty intense some days and I've been trying to find a greenhouse that will hold up to them. Looking forward to seeing what you do next.
I’m glad you found us! The small greenhouse is a Grandio. We made a video on it. ua-cam.com/video/bE4J8DwnAEA/v-deo.htmlsi=_FKAQvQry0nZ8unX As far as wind goes, we do not currently have any sort of wind protection around it as we did when we made this video. It has held up great as is without the wind block as was seen in this video that I attached.
Congratulations on all your progress! You've done more work in one year than than some people do in a lifetime! Lol!
Thank you that is nice of you!
Thank you for sharing your neighbor’s garden! Wonderful video. I just found your channel and I like it. I’m in W. Tn and it’s neat to see the differences,best of luck to you.
Like your honesty in showing true your knowledge in learning. We all learn from each other. God bless your ventures.
You can make an 8x12 root cellar out of a heavy 4x4 wood frame, plywood, and pond liner. It's the cheapest easiest way
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Your videos is called wisdom from a lifetime of experience, but you shared no wisdom. I was looking forward to hearing about his soil.
I love hearing from our elders ❤️
Happy new year.
Making good use of the root cellar.
Preserving eggs for winter is a really good idea.