What a Beeezy Week Off Grid
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- Опубліковано 21 сер 2024
- Buckle up, Off Grid Family, because the past two weeks have been a whirlwind of adventure, growth, and unexpected twists and turns. From the sweet hum of busy bees to the soothing rhythm of planting in our food forest, join us as we navigate the highs and lows of life off the grid.
It all started with a buzz-literally. As we welcomed a package of honey bees to our homestead, we couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement and anticipation. With careful hands and eager hearts, we set up their new hive, ready to embark on this new chapter of BeeKeeping in our off-grid journey.
Just as we were settling into our beekeeping routine, a tornado tore through our town, leaving destruction and chaos in its wake. While the storm wreaked havoc on our community, we were incredibly fortunate-our homestead was spared, with no destruction and hardly any wind. It was a stark reminder of the power of nature and the importance of standing strong in the face of adversity
But even in the aftermath of the storm, life on the homestead pressed on. With determination in our hearts, we turned our attention to the land, planting blackberries in our burgeoning food forest. Meanwhile, our progress on the solar tracker continued, inch by inch, panel by panel. As we worked tirelessly to harness the sun's energy, we were reminded of the resilience of renewable power and the endless possibilities it offers for sustainable living.
And amidst it all, we found moments of joy and connection, from crafting seed packets for the upcoming Self-Reliance Festival It's these simple moments of togetherness that remind us why we chose this off-grid lifestyle in the first place.
So join us, dear friends, as we embrace the buzz, weather the storms, and continue to grow, thrive, and forge our path forward. Together, we'll navigate the twists and turns of life off the grid, one bee-filled, berry-planted, solar-powered step at a time.
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Wow what a beeeezy week 😂 couldn’t help it! Can’t wait to see how the bees do. I hope the festival was a great success! How amazing that your hard work grew the plants that provided the seeds that were shared during the festival and will be grown in other areas at other homes. I think that is an absolutely beautiful thing! Much love friends. I’ve prayed so much this week specifically for those impacted by the tornadoes. I’m just thankful that no lives were lost!
I think I should change the title to that lol.. I'm going to and thank you my friend.. Time to unwind today
Moving right along. That's great 😊 Bees are so fascinating to watch. I'm going on 2 weeks now and wow I can spend hours just watching. The girls had their queen released in 2 days and boy they really mellowed out and got organized. Prayers for all that has been affected by these storms. Peace and Blessings!!
Thank you Lori 😁 and yea I can't wait to get back in the hive today.. Being away this weekend had me wondering how they were doing
Love the way you rearranged your dome it looks great and more functional just love it and you guys got a lot of things done in this episode ❤sending prayers for those that lost their homes during the hurricane and thank god You guys weren’t affected until your next video stay strong and stay humble and thank god for watching over you 🙏❤️✌🏼
Thank you Lou Lou ❤️ see you next time
Looks great, Sunshine's. Prayers for your town.
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The new layout looks great. I really respect how you guys keep improving your space.
We appreciate that 🙏 it's nowhere near improved to how we want it but it's getting there
The dome looks great. I think the dogs have claimed the bed, you two are going to have to sleep in the crate. 😂 Praise God the shelter was safe.
Oh they claimed it years ago lol.. have not had a bed to ourselves in awhile 😁
I just love how far you all have come on this journey. So glad you all are safe, rode out the tornado warning with a bunch of truckers at a truck stop in Sullivan, MO. It's crazy how Mother Nature can be so beautiful and kind, yet so destructive at the same time.
Yes it can be super destructive and we treat mother nature with respect
So impressed with your handling of the bees. The dome looks good you guys are just having things work out. Praying you food does well and things keep going well for you.
Thank you 😁
The dogs when you guys were rearranging just killed me! I laughed out loud and woke my husband. 😂 They we’re so concerned, like Mom what are you doing with our stuff!!
They were like, "Are we moving again... lol
LOL I saw that concern too. I love dogs 🥰
Want to see this live. Always miss it but hopefully not this time.
😁 We will see you there
59 people watching… we need 59 thumbs up everyone!
I would love a pack of sunflower seeds or melon
Absolutely
It was awesome meeting you at SRF this weekend Sean, glad you are coming back this fall. Hopefully, we can work together before then.
I and looking forward to the fall and in the meantime, continuing to share ideas and work together
Everything is coming together you guys!
Hang in there. One step at a time
I am gonna enjoy watching the bees with you guys ❤
Things are starting to come together for us.. It's getting exciting
great video
Thank you Phyllis
I remember your trailer. How beautiful you decorated it. I’m looking forward to see how you set and continue organizing the dome. Great job guys.
Thank you so much... Sorry we just saw this comment.. Appreciate you 🙏
Hey, My favorite channel💋🐝🌱
The dome is so spacious!!!! Love they layout and I think I’d do the same flow seems very good use of the space!
Having the bed elevated will be great in the winter with that wood stove…
Bees 🐝!!!!!! I and so happy for you guys.
Hooray for the ONLY homesteading/off grid channel that shows the reality of the process with each little step along the way that leads to a beautiful sustainable ‘big picture’
That helps the community so much and helps people to succeed when they do it themselves, because they won’t be shocked it’s not what they saw on these other channels who make everything look like an immediate dream.. So kudos for showing us all the hard work it takes just to be there!
You guys have come so far this place looks amazing.
Bees solar, dome,storage. garden, compost, vehicle … PASTA…and don’t think I forgot the outdoor showers you’ve built 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Can’t wait till you guys have some soul-fed honey! Congrats!
This comment really made us tear up.. Thank you so much for recognizing all the hard work that goes into this.. We always wanted to be real yet inspire, and sometimes, it's embarrassing to show the fails but it is the reality. Always happy to see your comments 😊
Your friends
Sean & Jes
@@OffGridGrowing awe… 🥹 u guys are the best! Truly mean that… Oh and hey Jes, those seedlings look amazing too! I keep checking landstruck for eastern properties near sunbright 😆
We will be neighbors dangit! 😆
If you have deer in the area be aware they love to eat Elderberry as well as Thornless Black berries . Some kind of fencing will be required to prevent those cloven hoofed varmints from spoiling your hard work and dreams.
I'm working on an idea for fencing because we do have deer
I would definitely love some seed packets, I’m in southeastern TN.
You got it 😁
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Great video . I can see your vision of your home sounds like you got it going . 😁
It's getting easier to see right ❤️😁
Yes indeed how exciting for y’all
So glad you were safe from that Nader ❤
Us as well 😁
CONGRATS ON 12K SUBS....AND ALL THE GREAT NEW THINGS, BEES, SOLAR, AND A CHANCE TO ORGANIZE THE DOME. IF YOU HAVE A FEW CANTELOUPE SEEDS I WOULD SURELY HAVE A LITTLE.... IM GONNA TRY TO PLANT A FEW THINGS THIS YEAR HERE IN IDAHO. ENJOY TIME WITH YUR MUM JESS... BE BLESSED. 👍👍🙏🙏🐝🐝
We got your email and will definitely send you some my friend
Great update , your puppy the black and white one looks like our max , the snoring puppy lol that’s cool I love it
😁 Nelly is a huge snorer lol
Doing a great job. Love your videos.
Having lunch with your dad today . Will also see him in May while he and your mom are in NJ.
Appreciate that Bruce.. One of these years I need to come visit them while in Florida and meet everyone
great episode guys, love all the progress youve made and are making. would def be interested in some sunflower and cantaloupe seeds lol glad everyone in town and on the mountain were safe. yall be safe and sane. we love you guys see you next week
You and Halie are 100% getting some of the seeds
Ty guys looking forward to it
You guys should be so very proud of yourselves. You have come such a long way. You have been tested and it hasn't been easy but you have never given up on your dream of off gride elf reliance. It is really nice to see it starting to pay off! Keep growing!
We really appreciate that 🙏
Thank God for no loss of life! But man, that is a lot of damage. Those big beautiful trees ... ugh. Wouldn't it be nice if someone could come in and mill up those trees for building material? That had to be some powerful winds. So sad.
The seed packets are lovely. What a nice idea. I'd love to buy a packet of those sunflower seeds for my small, sunny backyard in the city. One grew in a plant pot I had on my back deck (3rd floor apartment) I cut the seed head off and hung it up for the birds; they loved it. I typically have a few tomato plants going on. Gotta have garden tomatoes and basil! The two front gardens are all about curb appeal with bulbs, flowers, and a few shrubs.
The dome is coming along. The layout works. If you get that many tornadoes, maybe you want to think about building a shelter out of stone or cement. Have a stairwell inside to the left of the door. It doesn't have to be big. Maybe leave a blowup mattress down there for the nights when tornadoes are expected. And you could use it as a root cellar. Something to think about. I'm glad you got out of this unscathed. 🙏
Appreciate this 🙏 we are also gonna post how to get the seed packets but I don't think we are charging for them 😉
@@OffGridGrowing I'll keep an eye out for the post. Thank you!
Would love to be able to purchase some heirloom seeds from you guys 👍👍👨🌾
Absolutely we will be making a post telling everyone how to get them
What kind of bees Italian, Russian etc. I do t know a lot about bees but a friend of mine had around 800 hives. I'm stocked with honey. Sadly he passed away last year but left me with a lot of knowledge. Hope the trip to Camden went well. Not far but was busy around here today. Best of wishes. 😊 ❤
They are Italian and I'm sorry for your loss. I'm glad your friend passed the knowledge to you and it will continue with you. I'm ready to have an endless supply of honey
I was building frames myself this weekend to complete my own hive. I got one of those Flow Hives, gonna give it a try as I'm used to the standard one like you have. Also, will be introducing a complete Hive Nuc this time instead of the delivered in a cage like you had, so that will be a new one for me. Nice to see you got your bees finally. I get my Nuc at the end of this month. Here's to plenty of honey.
You got the flow hive? Very cool and something I want as well.. please keep me updated on how well it works
All looks great! Bees will be happy! The loft might be warm in summer for your bed but it will be great in winter! Do you all have any openable windows? Cross breezes are great in the heat of summer if you don't have ac!!!
Yea it's already getting warm un here so we are working on some systems that will help keep us cool
Wow ! That done is fairly big , Hopefully insulated for next winter so you will be more comfortable :) Looks like your bedding plants are doing well " Yes Tennessee Is in that Tornado ally with all that heat, We only get a small one every 15 years & not to close to me , Don't like to see peoples lives turned upside down like that !
Yea, I never lived somewhere with lots of tornadoes, so it's upsetting to see the damage they leave behind.. We want to build a secure shelter
@@OffGridGrowing Yes for sure , A timber frame well built & tied down :)
Hey guys! We'd love some of your seeds if you decide you're going to do that!
We absolutely are going to send what's left to anyone who wants them
@@OffGridGrowing I sent you a friend request 'Jones Shelly ' so I can send you an address, or we're in Tennessee, so can meet?
Not gonna lie....I was a little nervous watching you deal with those bees
Me too lol
Yea bud, you need a cold cellar/ storm shelter.
We agree with that 100%.. elevating up on the priority list lol
I wonder if you bought that cheep plumbing pipe insulation and slipped it on your bottom rod on the dome, and caulked that..if it would keep the water out.??
That actually could work and be easier to do without having to try and lift each side and i already have the caulk .. I'll call you about that
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I would buy seeds from you
We are going to be sending the remaining seed packets to our subscribers..
Rubbing alcoholic work good beebsting
It does I heard but I also have some bee sting stuff
@@OffGridGrowing it help the pain go away
hey guys , love the dome layout, good to see the solar tracker progressing and the bees were no hassle to do , nice to see you have a few thousand new pets , lol.
every time i see you guys now your smile is getting bigger,
it shows that you are growing and learning and closer and closer to success and happiness.
its sad to see your township hit hard by the tornado, i always wonder why people build homes tornados can knock over .
they should build out of hempcrete its a much stronger building product, and is probably the only building product capable of withstanding a tornado.
but we live and learn.
hempcrete is finally being discussed in my state in Australia as a building method/product for fire shelters and maybe even entering the building code for those who live in fire prone areas because hempcrete doesnt burn. it may still take a couple of years to implement but its way over due.
so happy for you guys
sending all my love and hugs
David from Perth Western Australia
I just learned a lot about hempcrete this weekend and I think it's on the table for a potential way for us to build our new house.. Luckily we have no building codes in this county
@@OffGridGrowing i discovered it about 10 years ago but now its a topic that is accepted in Australia and its only a year or two from becoming mainstream as its now allowed as long as engineer says its structurally sound there is no other road blocks here, and there are many different ways to use it. you can go for the spray on which is great for abnormal shapes in your building or round domes , or the building blocks that resemble lego the size of large limestone blocks but you can pick them up with one hand. and build the main structure in under a day ready for roofing which is an American company which is the first to do that , or you can press it like rammed earth all very strong all virtually all weatherproof. and if its completely round its tornado proof for there is nothing for the wind to grab. its amazing stuff its what i want my house build with and like your dome there is no need for weight bearing internal walls so it has endless possibilities .
just be warned its a deep rabbit hole of goodness once you start researching the options , just remember the hemp is very cheep its the labor that costs keep that in mind .
take care brother say hi to Jes
David from Perth western australia