OFF GRID LIVING We Bought Bugs To Kill Bugs A Backwoods Living Vlog Episode 98
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- Опубліковано 20 сер 2024
- In this episode, we're infested with aphids in the greenhouse but mama's got the situation under control. Shes ordered 3000 ladybugs and the little buggers are doing their job.
Homesteading off the grid and on the mountain certainly has its challenges but there's no place we'd rather live. We restored the old camp and transformed it into a cozy home for ourselves, then we cleared more land, built a workshop and greenhouse and spent the late part of the winter starting seeds and now we're busy planting our first garden on the mountain. Little by little we're reaching our goals of having a self sufficient homestead.
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This man is truly a conservationist who lives from the land. I have personally seen him as a trapper .Who makes a portion of his living from catching beaver. Keep in his yard a family of beaver. Even though they flooded a piece of his property. He gave them a sanctuary just outside his door. He is a conservationist and outdoorsman.
We homeschool and when my son was little he wanted to grow a Maple tree here in Maine. He started it from seed and is now 16 years old. It is in our backyard. He enjoys that Maple to this day and knows that it is there because of him. I love that you are doing that.
Curious as to it's current size as our property in the Appalachian mountains lost some trees to the Sandy storm and would like to see a tree large enough to support swings for the grandkids and great grandkids our lot size and time is limited
Part of a bush that our relatives had brought from Wales (late 1800s), is growing in the back yard. That bush has been divided/moved to many different states, and we were shocked to see many branches of it had died after the -20F temps in Feb. Happy to see several new branches covered with leaves and blossoms!!
A silver maple that had been a twelve-inch, branchless stick when we'd moved to our new house, 40+ years ago, is now a tall, gigantic *monster* tree out back.
There's a Cottonwood tree with an over twenty-foot circumference is in a park by the Mississippi River.
The stories old bushes, plants and trees could tell! 🤣
I have seeds from my mom that are over 45 years old and still viable and growing. I love the fact that I can take something that my mom loved so much and keep them growing in perpetuity. I am nostalgic too and I wouldn’t want to be any other way. 🙂
We've done the same thing with lilac bushes from my Great Grandparents home. Woodlots are meant to be harvested. Promotes growth and keeps the animals coming back. Having a woodlot is a privilege and a responsibility. Take care, Al
Two things about this video that I love. First, your lecture on harvesting and replenishing, excellent! Second, how wonderful to have a family history with a plant that you can say you started your life with and that you will probably end your life with. You’re probably one in a hundred million that can say that. Touched my heart that you revere that. You are a special human being!
Aside from myself I've never known anyone as tuned in to the natural world and wise use of resources as you Jim.
I just don't understand why you don't have a million subs, I guess I connect so much with your message and life style, I think other people should, perhaps we are miss understood, but you know, that's ok by me
I agree
Boss you are a true outdoorsman and conservationist-so refreshing to see
I really like it the planting new trees and new flowers from old it is amazing to see trees coming out of a stump you can cut a tree down but it still wants to grow and remove carbon monoxide and give us oxygen when you cut down one tree as I can see you can get four five six seven more from the stump that you thought was dead adding oxygen how lovely it is I really like the views over your shoulder on the last part it's fantastic I don't know what the view will be from your new cabin but that one was spectacular keep going and God bless
I guess I'm an odd ball I plant my tree's from seeds and acorns also. I've got trees I gathered acorns from when I lived in another place. Brought them with me. Got my great grandfather's fig tree.
Anyone else notice it's "our garden", and "our green house", but "Mama" has bugs. That's the kind of ownership transfer my wife pulls on me all the time. When the going get rough, the smart transfer ownership. :-)
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lol
That's hilarious... If it's not happening to you.
Of course, smart woman ! Lol
@@donnaknight7922 Yep. When the kids were good it was our children. When they were bad it was "wait until you hear what YOUR son did in school today". If you're a mother you probably used that line once or twice, don't deny it. ;-)
Boss I think it's beautiful that you are planting flowers from your first home where you are building your last home. We don't live in our past but it is sure is nice to visit the past at times. Bless you and Lorie and keep up the good life.
Conservation is taking some and giving some back. Sooner or later,(if allowed to do so), Mother Nature wins. Boss and Lori are true stewards of the Earth. You are such good hearts.
We need more of you guys!
I love that story about the transplanted flowers.
I have done the same over the years too. I have heirloom plantings from, the home I grew up, in PA and ME. I so get it! It's like you're expanding something positive. :)
Well said my friend. Simple pleasures are the best :-)
I love the story of the flowers. When my parents passed away in 2004 I dug up lilies from their yard. I had been raised in the town, 80 miles north of here, not in that home but the town. My mother and dad had moved those flowers to each home we lived in. When my Granny passed away in 1980 in Mississippi I was with my parents when we dug those lilies up at her homestead. They are now growing in my back yard and have been since 2004. I have lived here 30 years. My small little home will go to my daughter, she is 40 now and she was also with me when we dug up the flowers in 1980. She was 6 months old. Blessings my friends
Took black walnut and white oak from my sons place in Connecticut years ago to replace what i cut on my 18 acres in Vermont. My property is open to hunting to local people taking there children out to learn how to hunt and grow a love for the land-----life is a wonderful experience if you allow it.
I saw that smile, when you said Momma got bugs, reminded me of the video where you said you met momma when she was working in a carnival. Really made me crack up, love your videos boss thanks again for sharing your journey. And don't you mind the tree huggers, they have never done a thing in their lives. You and Momma keep living the life, it's inspirational. Best regards from England.
Love it, Boss. You bring so much to the UA-cam Community. I’ve been a follower of your channel for several years now. I sincerely hope the love you send is returned by your viewers. Sending my love and appreciation to you and your wife. God bless you.
Thank you Mike and blessings to you too :-)
You made me tear up when you said your last home on Earth. You’re gonna enjoy that home for many many years!
Amen 🙏🙏🙏Ljanie D
The "roots" idea IS really cool. Before my Dad passed in 2004, I took several different varieties of flowers from his yard. Ferns that were from my Grandma in Iowa where we were all born. Lillies, Rose's, mums etc. I planted them all in a new garden I made and I named it " Grandpas garden". ( my kids and I really enjoy it ). Anyway, I love you both, and what you believe,, and practice, it makes total sense to me .. Some people just dont get that now days. Love the way you politely set them straight !! Lmao.. take care
I planted a red maple in our back year almost 30 yrs ago now it was a twig, now it's about 30 ft tall now. I watch the grand kids play under it.
Our red maple is finally as tall/taller than the house (1.5 stories). From a one-inch trunk to a medium-huge tree had taken over 42 years.
Colors of spring: red maple leaves, green grass, bright yellow dandelions, purple violets, and light purple lilacs! Happy Spring! 🌺🌲🌷☘🌳🌼🐿🦆🦉🐞🦋
These people who complain would not survive one week in the outdoors. Great job and all the best to you guys thanks for the video, Mike
It's not easy to incorporate, into the human psyche, the common sense and creative approach that you and mama take when expanding your benign footprint and while enjoying, to the fullest, your life here on our rugged little blue planet. I embrace your guys' philosophy. What you guy's do is my mental floss. Peace out.
Me! Me! Must be genetic! We got acorns from oak trees above some ancestors graves. They sprouted and several are taller the us now! I think I will try some baby pines. Great idea. Very meaningful. God Bless You!!
I still get a chuckle whenever Laurie is a subject in your videos. For years you kept her a secret acting as if you lived alone with Frankie. Then in your last Christmas video December 2016 she appeared as Vixen/Frankie in your dreams. Ever since she has been in videos more and more.
Behind every successful man is a good woman keeping him going!
Cheers Jim and Laurie! 🍻
wonderful sentiment my friend. Well done and well said.
Amazing just when l think you an Lori can’t bring more Back Woods Logic !!! YOU DO!! From Lady Bugs New Growth trees Lilly’s and just seeing the enjoyment you all are getting from your new DREAM!! I agree Backwoods Logic the Best!! Go back an take walks with you an Frankie an TRULY lifts my Spirits!! Reccomend to EVERYONE!! God Bless an keep you an Lori an PUPs in His Love an Care 🙏🙏🙏Janie D
The ladybug greenhouse lovely
There will always be moaners, just ignore them. loving the life you guys live. Michael, Dublin, Ireland.
That really is so powerful about the lillies! For those who choose to show their ignorance on trees and hunting, do they think of those trees when they're wiping their butts? Where do they think their beef, pork and chicken come from? They give a whole new meaning to living sheltered lives! Jeeeezzzzzzzz!
I chuckled over the butt wiping and no I doubt they ever considered that :-D
"Back To My Roots" was indeed a great series. I've watched them more than once. Looking forward to see your new series on building the new homestead.
I loved that series.
You're a good guy JC.
That method of cutting and harvesting the regrowth is called coppicing, here in the UK. Widely practised in times gone by, for charcoal, firewood, furniture etc.
Looking good Boss and Laurie 😊 Those darn bugs. Happy Place is still looking good. 👍👍 I'll only use white vinegar, little dawn and water for the bugs. Epsom salt in the soil. Been lucky so far. Had to put an old screen tent around one garden to keep the squirrels out. Working so far. Trees are neccessary for many reasons. Thank you for growing more trees. Loved the series and will watch it again. So excited for the new project. In my thoughts and prayers. God Bless y'all and the kids ✌❤😁
You go guy! You got it right! For all the negative comments you have many more who have your back. They are just jealous!
GOD BLESS YOU AND MUM, BOSS, PLEASE GOD YOUR BOTH WITH US FOR MANY,MANY MORE YEARS, MICK FROM UK.
I grew up with a fabulous big ole oak in the back yard! Dad made a swing and every sister and brother swung on the swing hanging from a big branch , and then the grandchildren too. And now a new family owns it and swings from it’s boughs.... Life continues, memories are made.💕
When we moved out West my mother dug up some of her 🌷 tulips and daffodil bulbs and brought them out here on a visit and we planted them in my yard, every spring I smile as they pop up and bloom. I feel connected as she is gone now but something she loved so lives on ....at my home.
It saddens me to know how out of touch most people are with reality about living things. How a tree grows, where their food comes from and the wonderful Circle of Life. Those of us who live, love and give back to it are very blessed! Thanks for sharing the story of the lilies!
It is amazing to me that people want to "save the trees" or "buy meats as others do". I on the other hand grew up with a logger father that hunted and fished for the first 5-7 years of my life. I didn't know you could buy meats at a store! LOL
I can't wait for the new house. 👍❤
I love that you have your day lilies from your childhood home. That is really special.
So nice about the day lilies!!
Great video Jim ! My mom taught me about the green thumb she had. I paid attention and turned it into my landscaping company ! With her valued help of course ! I still live next door to where we grew up. And I too have Hosta and day lillies that my mom planted that come up every year and I always think of her when they pop up !! always amazes me how that makes me feel ! And I understand how “ your roots” make u feel ! From my heart I can comprehend and appreciate how important those are you you ! Much love as always from Maine
This has got to be the most beautiful video made. Thank you.
Thank you :-)
Cool vlog. I appreciate your insights.
I loved ladybugs 💕
Hi Lori.
Blessings.
Peace.
100x the best series Back to my Roots. It’s my favorite to watch on the entire UA-cam platform
Amen Amen 🙏🙏🙏Janie D
Boss been watching you since the beginning and I love your train of thought in general. I learned more from you then half the people I've met in my life. Wish you were my neighbor. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and videos, I always look forward to it.
Here's my 2 cents worth.keep doing what you do.its awsome and thousands only wish they could live your life.the way you tell a story is soothing.keep up the good life.
Great video boss I am up in Hills working on the homestead and just had a chance to check out some videos. I like the way you bring it down a little bit and make sense out of the little things I life. I think that is why I was attacked to your channel in the first place. I wish one day soon I can do the same. Kim and I have been running full throttle our whole adult life. You know the way we where told that is the way we where supposed to do. Lol. You have lived a great peaceful life my friend and I am not jealous just envious and wish I had the balls to do the same. Hope to run into you one day soon and have a couple of 🍺 with you and your girl. Be safe and stay healthy my friend. Cheers 🍻
And these same people sit on their wooden chairs and bed, and use paper, and they tell you not to cut trees!! Lol🤣🤣🤣🤣
In their wooden houses too !
Knowing how nature works is key to living off grid. Easy of judgmental. Maintain your area and leave all the others to themselves. Thanks for sharing.
So nice of your sister to give you the flowers to plant in what will be your new home. Such a very nice gesture. Thanks for this video--God Bless and see you next time!
bringing your roots with you - thats beautiful
I luv lady bugs. I had no idea they were great for gardens. I just luv them. Theyre sweet personallys make them so personable. I look forward to them in the fall.
Love your videos and love your patience in what can only be an exhausting and frustrating continuous response to the same question/s. If you are anything, you are a nature lover, the way you live in balance with your environment is something we can all learn from....keep teaching...
Thank you so much!
Awesome video Boss. I was probably one of the few that commented on killing trees, as I understand the value they have, and it's not money. Watching this video made my day. From natural bug eating bugs, too nursing trees for adding back what you've taken. In your words, "That's just friggin' awesome!" Nature provides everything we need, if we look hard enough. Big thumbs up! 👍
What a great video ❤️ Here we have slips (roots) from my gr, grandparents home, and the grandparents homes. We have a large Maple tree here which came from a slip off the one we have in our front yard. My son planted that slip years ago and it is huge and provides good shade. Several years ago my husband helped our grandson plant a little spruce seedling and it’s growing nicely in the backyard. We have another Spruce that my children’s grandmother planted out here before she died from Alzheimer’s. Some people really are oblivious. You two are doing a wonderful thing. God Bless 🌲
When you mentioned your roots the first thing i thought about was that video series!
You are a man with gentle ways when dealing with people who do not understand nature and life. Thank you.
So many folks like to judge and point fingers. You're right they don't understand. This is why I enjoy watching your videos. You and mamma are as down to earth as anyone can be. I know it will be a delight to live in a home with the lumber you harvested from your land. That is very special indeed! Giving back taking only what you need. Growing and nurturing the land with seedlings of white pines and red oaks awesome. Planting your roots. Very thoughtful of your sister to remove some from the original home and growing them again so they may be replanted on your homestead. Everything you do improves the land in which your going to live. It will be a wonderful and healthy place to live.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts :-)
Another FANtastic video ! That greenhouse is wonderful! FYI I have spent my 67 years with many of those years growing and planting trees in all of the places I have lived. Just this past week my wife and I went back to see a dogwood I planted and later grafted a branch from a pink dogwood to it. That was roughly in 1967. Too my amazement it was still alive and fully grown, about 25 feet high and with a spread of about 28 feet. At my present home I have a Norway spruce and a Douglas fir I planted with my children’s 16th birthday’s,.They are both huge now and look beautiful in the yard. That was about about 1995 and 1999. But then again, I’m strange lol I also raise about 1100 Hemerocallis, Daylilies (Registered Plants) with the AHS. There is nothing like nature! Have a great day! 🐾🐾🐾🐾👍👏😎
Love your channel! Thank you for sharing your life with us!
Just a reminder to all.....don’t cut trees in the spring and early summer! I volunteer at a wildlife rescue hand feeding baby birds that have been injured or orphaned from having their nests destroyed by tree trimming. Baby birds and baby squirrels are born each spring in those trees, and every year our rescue is overwhelmed with babies that have to be hand reared to survive. Love your videos, Boss! Please spread the word.
I started a white pine tree from a seed. It is now about 50 feet tall, so I know how rewarding it is to watch it grow. Excellent video.
When I was a little kid my Grand Parents had a mattress company. All used mattresses had to be put in a sterilizer to kill the bed bugs before they could be re-sold. Today I see used mattresses for sale on craigslist straight from the owner and I would assume the dead skin and bed bug content might be an issue, I ain't buying no bug bed. L0L!
Yay for ladybugs 🐞 🐞 🐞 🐞 🐞 Useful, clever and pretty.
Sweet start to planting at the new place.
Johnny Appleseed of TREES.....Thie Boss and his Lady!
Wonderful vlog thanks Boss🇨🇦👍
My wife and just recently started several pine trees from seed, very rewarding to see them grow in the first year.
Those people need to think before they speak about someone else's life !!!!!!! Luv yer show !!! Every minute of it!!!!!!! Thank you very much 👍👌👍👌
Boss, loved your commentary about harvesting deer and trees and what you do to give back. You are spot-on Sir! Thanks for sharing your journey with us!
I love it when you gently explain things to people they should know already. I love me some lady bugs! I hope they do their jobs. Hugs Boss.
Ladybugs were the solution :-)
Awesome stuff JC! “Take what you need and give back.” If only those who are so quick to criticize would practice this simple truth! If others would simply attempt to leave their own baggage and preconceived ideas “at the door” and allow your journey be able to speak into their lives. If not, why are they watching or following you anyway?
This is one of the best videos of the year. There is so much truth and thot running throughout. So many levels...
Thanks Boss!
Thank you my friend. So many are so quick to judge. I have some humorous comments to share when i have time to do so. Busy busy with the road building at the moment though. God Bless.
Bravo to you. Narcissistic people cretasise others because they have no self-esteem or backbone. To do what you have done, takes a lot of backbone and knowledge to be successful. Again, Bravo. If I would needed to survive, I would want someone like you on my side.
Can't wait to see the flowers in bloom
Bravo 🐞! Pests be gone! 💥
Lacewing larvae get into the smallest plant spaces & clean up bugs, too...beautiful adult insects.
🎶 "Bad bugs, bad bugs, whatcha gonna do..." 🎶
Bye bye Aphids :-)
No matter what the uninformed small minded people say, u guys r doing only good things, and I respect u for that.
Well, waited till Sunday to watch this, as it just feels as good to watch this as it does to put on my favorite old blue jeans, and worn in boots.....always gets me in a good frame of mind to do some simple chores that help make the day move along....glad to see all is going well on Your side of the Mountain, Jim & Lori! Take care, stay safe, have fun, enjoy life, and God Bless! ~Lou
I can see that you are an "old soul" type of person. I'm one, too. Thank you for the information and the entertainment. I'm an old "Boy Scout" that looks at things in a different way than most. You are such an inspiration! Thanks for the video.
I loved your 'Back to My Roots' series! I don't think I missed any of them and have seen several more than once! So cool that you brought your roots with you to your final home! site! I almost get goosebumps when I look at that view!
Amen 🙏🙏🙏Janie D
Love your channel
Ignore the comments when people don’t have a clue about nature... I would love to live your lifestyle 👍👍👍
Everything you said it’s called keeping the balance and you do it well so don’t let the snowflakes get you down my friend keep up the good work 👍
Around 15 years ago, I had to cut a specific maple tree down. So the stump developed suckers. I left one grow with the intention of cutting it down later for wood. Now it's a decent sized tree.
I just Love watching you two. Your videos give me so much joy. Stay healthy young man. God Bless
I love watching your videos. The way you explain things is very comforting. It is neat that you are planting flowers that were part of your youth. Gives you a sense of knowing your parents hands were also responsible for where they are being planted today. I agree with you when it comes to all these experts who criticize you for what you are doing and they don’t have a clue. Maybe they should spend more time with their unicorns and spend less time showing their stupidity. Anyway, thanks again for your videos. Take care.
What a lovely visit BossMan. Many blessings to you and Lori!! It will be fun to watch this new, and last, homestead come to life. I really enjoyed your 'Root's series, and I was tearing up as you talked about those flowers and bringing your family roots to your final home on this earth. Pretty neat. And good to know about those lady bugs!! Have to tell you too, I made a modified version of your stuffed swiss chard leaves...a deconstructed version in a casserole dish. It was delicious!!! Thanks again to you both. Have a great week. Prayers continue for you.
Back to the roots series is awesome JC. One of my favorite. Keep the videos coming sir. Have a great day.
We think you’re cool...and we’re glad to have you home!
I agree with Ya! ("Back to my roots" is a GREAT series!)
I am always pleased when you mention a series of videos or one that you did awhile ago and I think to myself I remember that, it will give me a chuckle everytime to know how long I have been watching your life and times. We have never met nor spoke at any length but I think of you two as friends. God bless you both always. Dave
Thank you Dave and the feeling is likewise and I always enjoy your comments. All the best.
Couldn't Be Happier For Ya's Boss ! Loved Seeing Lori Planting Your Roots On Your New Homestead, Giving Back Is What It's All About, Friends ! Scratch For Them 2 Hooligans ! ATB T God Bless
That's a great story about the Lily's.
I live out in the woods and the pine trees plant new seedlings in the flower pots on the deck.
I've been repotting them and the second year put then into 1 gallon jugs, next year plant them in the yard.
Been doing this for 10-15 years now.
You're not the only one Boss...
The LOrd gave us the deer and stuff in woods for food I love your show watch them all.
I just moved into my last home and brought wild ginger plants that were growing in my last home and the one before. They were originally planted by my husband’s great-grandmother on the property we inherited soon after marrying 48 years ago.
Peace to you both,ignore the riff raft and empty wagon comments.They are just envious of how much you accomplish.
You and your lady are very wise and truly living life the way I wish I could. I know we can’t all do this, but it’s a dream I’ve always had. You are living a very sustainable lifestyle that takes into account the land as well as the wildlife you live with. I try my best to give back to the property I live on as well, by planting trees and adding compost to the soil and attracting and feeding wildlife around me. It’s the desert however so I can only do so much! Kudos to you both. 😊
Thank you kindly :-)
Sweet! 🌱 🌲 🌳🌼 🌾 🌸 Your roots have come full circle! 😎👍
Just Beautiful Boss and Lori ! Wow Very Touching about the Lilies and Your Roots! Looking So Forward to Your New cabin build ! We still Love all Your Old videos also! Blessings To You and The Pups! Thanks So Much for sharing Blessings! Joe and Kelly
Thank you so much!
YOU ARE DOING EVERYTHING RIGHT BOSS YOUR THE BEST BOSS AND YOUR FAMILY IS TOO.
Thank you kindly :-)
An enjoyable video as it always is. I liked the way you usd the bugs to combat bugs. Myself and my son have grown two oak trees from acorns and we will be taking them to the local forest when they are ready, they are too young yet. You will always get people that are quick to twist, but not quick to say something good.
We are lucky here in Poland in that we will be able to bushcraft in the forests in designated places to enjoy the nature at its best. I love the way you are bringing nostalgia to your new home. Good luck to you and Mamma and the kids.
These oaks are growing fast. I'm anxious to plant them on the new property :-)
@@thebossoftheswamp you will have a great satisfaction watching them grow. Good for you. When we plant ours there will be a great satisfaction too 🙂
Here in Ireland, our government planted a tree for each citizen to welcome the millennium. Each citizen was issued with a certificate identifing their tree. There are a lot of millennium forests around the country. You can visit your own tree which are now 21 years old.
Cool with the family flowers. Been doing something similar for about 15 years Thanks Brian 81