A little bit late with this one but what are you up to in your garden this month? I'm still pulling out old plants and starting to put the overgrown areas of the garden to rest for Winter. Some news... I've been shortlisted for some awards. Head on over to the community tab or keep checking back for more info but 'Can You Be Self-Sufficient...' was shortlisted for Garden Video of the Year: ua-cam.com/video/GhnfDGbirNQ/v-deo.html And there are some links in the description for the trimmer but also for seed varieties to sow this month as well as to onion varieties that can be safely grown over winter for an earlier harvest next year. Happy Gardening!
Congratulations on the video nominations! I am really enjoying your videos and not surprised at all that this should be the case. In the meantime, it's also garden cleanup time here in the mountains. I need to either repair or replace the raised garden bed covers. Since I bought transparent all-weather tape earlier this year I will probably be making repairs. This will be done in the evenings while watching Star Trek episodes and being warmed by the wood stove. Our spent tomato plants don't go in the compost pile either, they go to our community burn pile. Since we are part of a mountain village, we have to take them to the location ourselves. That means saving up all of the garden waste we want to take until we have a full load and then delivering them to the site on an open day. Good luck on those awards, and here's to lots of new subscribers 🤩
Thanks, Alys! My green bin gets very pungent very quickly, I couldn't imagine having to transport the stuff. I should probably look into alternatives (and make a video about it) but that's a problem for another day. Sounds like you've got a nice setup/lifestyle up there! Good luck with the repairs, hoping it's an easy enough fix
We had our first fall frost this week. Fortunately, the trees in the back help stay the frost, so we still have a few tomato plants. Soon, it will be time to dig the jerusalem artichoke and plant winter rye as a cover crop.
Arghhh frosts already?! The temperatures have just plummeted here, might even be on for one tomorrow.... You know I've never ever eaten a Jerusalem artichoke. Are they worthwhile trying to grow?
Not everyone like them, but we sure do. We like them shredded and fried well, or fermented then packed in spiced vinegar. Cooking very well or lacto fermenting makes them easier to digest. They also work great as livestock feed. I get 10 pounds per plant.@@alexgrowsfood
A little bit late with this one but what are you up to in your garden this month? I'm still pulling out old plants and starting to put the overgrown areas of the garden to rest for Winter.
Some news... I've been shortlisted for some awards. Head on over to the community tab or keep checking back for more info but 'Can You Be Self-Sufficient...' was shortlisted for Garden Video of the Year: ua-cam.com/video/GhnfDGbirNQ/v-deo.html
And there are some links in the description for the trimmer but also for seed varieties to sow this month as well as to onion varieties that can be safely grown over winter for an earlier harvest next year.
Happy Gardening!
Congratulations on the video nominations! I am really enjoying your videos and not surprised at all that this should be the case. In the meantime, it's also garden cleanup time here in the mountains. I need to either repair or replace the raised garden bed covers. Since I bought transparent all-weather tape earlier this year I will probably be making repairs. This will be done in the evenings while watching Star Trek episodes and being warmed by the wood stove. Our spent tomato plants don't go in the compost pile either, they go to our community burn pile. Since we are part of a mountain village, we have to take them to the location ourselves. That means saving up all of the garden waste we want to take until we have a full load and then delivering them to the site on an open day. Good luck on those awards, and here's to lots of new subscribers 🤩
Thanks, Alys! My green bin gets very pungent very quickly, I couldn't imagine having to transport the stuff. I should probably look into alternatives (and make a video about it) but that's a problem for another day. Sounds like you've got a nice setup/lifestyle up there! Good luck with the repairs, hoping it's an easy enough fix
Hey bud! I just discovered you and starting myself a farming channel real soon, but your quality is astounding. I really hope you blow up
Thank you! Honestly it's potentially one of the hardest and most rewarding things you can do. Good luck!
Well, keep up what you're doing. I'll be here for every episode
Beautiful colors. Thank you for sharing Alex.
Thanks, Rebekah! I hope your question got answered in the Q&A (3:25). Let me know if not and thanks for submitting!
We had our first fall frost this week. Fortunately, the trees in the back help stay the frost, so we still have a few tomato plants. Soon, it will be time to dig the jerusalem artichoke and plant winter rye as a cover crop.
Arghhh frosts already?! The temperatures have just plummeted here, might even be on for one tomorrow.... You know I've never ever eaten a Jerusalem artichoke. Are they worthwhile trying to grow?
Not everyone like them, but we sure do. We like them shredded and fried well, or fermented then packed in spiced vinegar. Cooking very well or lacto fermenting makes them easier to digest. They also work great as livestock feed. I get 10 pounds per plant.@@alexgrowsfood
Excellent as always, thank you.
Thank you!