Working Hard for Our Food | Vegetable Gardening in Alaska

[@susanjane4784]

It's one thing to read about people doing this or seeing some movie, but both of you are so good at filming and editing that it feels like I'm a nosey neighbor getting to witness your lives. Thank you so much.

[@RedRose-gm6px]

So true, FACTS … we all nosey and love to be alllll up in Eric and Ariel’s business lol 😂

[@truthtalker4038]

Nosey Rosie ;)

[@deborahroberts7331]

I am another nosey neighbors.
Love you
Deb

[@dospalmascb]

Yep, they have 500k nosey neighbours lol.

[@saraherber1887]

My preschool class will be planting bucket gardens tomorrow. In a five gallon bucket we plant a potato in the middle then plant onion sets around the circumference and finally put a few radish seeds on top. Your video was timed perfectly. The children will watch you garden during rest and relax time then plant their own gardens to tend and enjoy over the summer. Thank you for your honest and direct presentations . p.s. The children always applaud Eric when he fells a tree!

[@caitlink7433]

What a great idea, awesome job!

[@mayers19851ify]

What awesome content! Such a great setting you’re able to use this in. I loved teachers like you! You can tell you do more than create an assignment.

[@wholenewperspective]

I love watching you two. It makes me feel really good seeing young people being self sufficient. Can’t wait to see the harvest again.

[@shellybielawski1773]

I can’t say it enough that you 2 are amazing. You work so very well together. I just can’t wait to see how much y’all end getting. Please keep posting I enjoy watching everything you do. You are living a lot of people’s dream life. God Bless y’all. I also enjoy seeing the cat helping you out. Love you!

[@breng5767]

I agree, I love seeing Pepper. She is beautiful.

[@ignaciaforteza7731]

Love you both. You fill many moments in my life. Your “togetherness” and cheer joy in your work is contagious. Bless your precious lives. 👍❤️

[@blackmonday738]

Yes......

[@Mbusowabalondo]

Long time no see ii miss you all

[@blackmonday738]

My dears u already know yr Home stead and surroundings speak loudly! My God just Gourge and y'all busted Arse for 2 yrs, more than most ppl even care to do in a life time!! Not to mention harsh winter's, my hat goes off to u both..💖💙💖

[@dylangalloway8221]

Been watching for a year now and love this! One thing pleaseeee throw in the lunch break cooking !! I love seeing what you guys make from the land it’s incredible !!

[@jason83ist]

After being laid up with multiple surgery's, I'm slowly working myself back into my raised bedsc gardens. In my absence, the whole garden died off and this year is not only restoration for me, but our garden. The one thing missing, was your show. So hot in the Carolina's d this week, so we're inside drinking some ice tea and learning from you'r shows. You and your husband are so down to earth and just nice folks to visit with!. My garden is on the mend and so am I. Have a great day!
Mr. Ed.

[@phyrewillow6463]

That chainsaw mill is genius!!! And the planter looks great!

[@Ellemenopea97]

Pepper sneaking around the garden behind you is my favorite part of your videos. 💖

[@phuaphua4301]

Working hard with a pair of hands, for own food,
I admire both of you, from zero to everything. Today both of you have everything.

[@phuaphua4301]

Thanks you,
Stay blessings and loving ❤😊

[@elariel01]

Plant comfrey on the outside edge of the veg garden to create a hardy rhizome barrier against forest growth. The foliage is also incredible food for the chickens, or mulch for your plants, and the flowers are great forage for your bees.

[@arlenekorth2253]

I really enjoy how you two work together so well. Reminds me of my husband and i on our farm. You are so knowledgeable about so many things. I am very impressed. Always come away with some new nuggets of information. Your two are very dedicated and hard working people. God Bless you.

[@ruthiemay423]

Walla wallas are so big and sweet, people eat them like apples. And use them to make ice cream in Walla Walla Washington. It's so nice they named it twice.

[@hoosierladyus48]

I'm amazed at all the potatoes you get from what you plant. I have been binge watching your videos. After living in Alaska, I can relate to a lot of you both go through. Not planting crops, just the environment and nature.

[@sgrvtl7183]

It is so soothing to watch you plant the seeds, and care for the earth & crops. Takes me back long ago to CO, and I still miss it! THANK YOU so much for sharing, I love the every day tasks of homesteading. You are doing it right! and so much younger than Me, so please hold your dream and living reality close to your Hearts. I know You do~~

[@PaullaWells]

I bet the high tunnel smells so good now. I love the raised bed for the basil. So cool and looks really good too. I am so excited about gardens going in! Especially y'all's garden. You're in my top five fav list by far for gardens.

[@straubdavid9]

41 people are afraid of chickens clucking and crowing .... who knew ~8^) Take care Eric & Ariella ... garden looks wonderful!

[@rodfair5698]

Thanks. I know that it’s a lot of hard work for you, but, for the viewer, so relaxing!

[@rebeccamoore7040]

ya'lls videos are such a welcome break from the day to day grind. Thank you so much for uploading!

[@RJ-er3gv]

You know city folk take for granted what it takes for us to have food farm to the table. I remember back in the 60s everyone had large gardens in our yards. We have a small hobby garden. I have learned so much from use to increase our yield. We grow and love lots of potatoes as well. Retired with health issues living vicariously through others like your selves. The chainsaw mills are great and you put the battle kill to good use.

[@sherryllynnjones7077]

Wow!! Not like you didn't have your garden work cut out for you. Then, the asparagus! That's why y'all have such a great big yield. ABUNDANT!!! Such great care with the ground, compost, top soil, Nitrogen, Bone Meal, Blood Meal, straw...
And the beat goes on! The green salsa looked delicious & we could tell y'all loved it! Plenty of 'onyuns' ("Deep South Bama With Mr. Tom")
Basil plants are just beautiful! You can tell they're going to taste great!! Much hard work but your young & it's delightful to watch your lives working out on your homestead. This summer is going to be great on the water to the other place! God bless you all. (He is!!) 🙏❤🙏🤗👵

[@lindabryant137]

Love who u guys work together getting the garden together ...it's my highlight to watch y'all work together it does my heart so good. Ariel & Eric I wish I had the knowledge y'all have for planting knowing what's what it's awesome !!

[@estanciaperseverancia5840]

I love that Saw mill!!!

[@boboallan1]

Can't get enough of your gardening videos!!!

[@imaprepper1866]

What a blessing you two are. Such hard work and you know it will pay off in the long run.

[@jenna7138]

My favorite time of year for your channel 🥰 seeing the fruits of your labor over the next few months will be so satisfying!

[@josephlwallssr6166]

I just love you guys planting and listening to your recommendations!Learn quite a lot! Looking already for your harvest! Pretty cool!😀👍

[@stanleygallman7800]

So much planning you do for your planting season, and like other years hoping that you have a wonderful harvest. Really appreciate what you do and share with the viewers. I think that you're an amazing couple.

[@sherryllynnjones7077]

Me, too!

[@camus6208]

Great tea with lemon verbena. Soothing and can help you sleep.

[@pixiebeen]

You're image capture along with music choices are really amazing! You guys just keep evolving and getting stronger. Just always beautiful to watch.

[@rdfjfgjyfdhfghy67456]

That raised planter came together beautifully!

[@mycelticstardust]

Love the basil box!!! Get Eric to make a few more for extra vegetables, herbs and flowers, maybe place them in the orchard, love the rustic look too!!!!

[@capttrips1359]

Arielle, The walking plant dictionary. Great job!

[@bobpeck8013]

👍👍 Basil box 👍👍 nice job. Great video guys.👊👊

[@janetsmith9766]

Hello, from Greece. I truly enjoy your videos and I love your content. You both work so, so hard and yet manage to smile and make us all feel part of your family. Thank you for the wonderful content. 💚🌻

[@robins_corner]

Eric playing with the kitty in the background was cute! Arielle sporting some serious oomph to lift that log! Another fantabulous video! Left me with cravings for carrots and potatoes...

[@mimi0424]

I am living vicariously through you guys. I seriously love seeing your tours. Just the satisfaction you must get from growing your own food must be amazing! I also enjoy your food videos when you make a meal. Delicious!

[@Loesters]

If I was a garden, I wanted to be yours. 🌻🧚‍♀️

[@sykoskier18]

Gorgeous photography, as always :) love this channel!

[@shannonrobinson262]

Have you considered cooking the onions into a caramelized onion and canning them? Loads of uses over winter. It’s a good use for the short storage varieties.

[@triciasklodowske5653]

You could build a log cabin addition on to the back of your cabin. Then frame and insulate and put 2x 8 or 10 slab's on the walls ( inside). Log flooring that is squared 6x6 or 8x8's. Keeping the door shut between it and the main room it may stay cool enough for a "root cellar" but not cold enough to freeze. Just an idea. Basil looks great, well everything is looking great already. Can't plant here in northern MI till next week. And our weather has been up and down and all over the place. Thanks for sharing. God bless

[@dorothyrhodes4657]

Good idea!

[@corytrast3338]

I enjoy the videos. As I watch and I see you growing and harvesting your crops and I watch the way you prepare and eat foods I cant help but think you are probably two of the healthiest peeps on the planet! Salud!

[@allorteresa]

I would love to see a video on where you put everything in your home. And outside of your home. It would be interesting

[@heatherclayton-callaghan4270]

@Teresa Allor ...
Just check out their previous videos. Their life is thoroughly documented , everything they want to share with us all is in their videos. Go check them out.🤗

[@maryweldon6849]

Teresa allor look back in there video's i belive in the past 6 month's there is one that covers that topic

[@grandmak.]

I could watch your videos all day, I just love them ! Celery tuber is actually the part of the celery plant that we traditionally eat most in Germany. You can do a lot of things with them : together with a carrot, some leek and parsley it goes in any broth and many soups, you can rasp them in salads together with carrots and apples, boil them and then fry the slices after turning them in egg and breadcrumbs like a Schnitzel, prepare them like french fries and so on.
I can imagine that it's hard to grow asparagus in the Alaska climate. Even here where the season usually starts in early April we are late because of the cold spring this year and Asparagus is still too expensive ( in Germany we harvest the white Asparagus before it sticks its head out of the ground). So good luck with your gently groomed plants !

[@geoff1740]

Eric in the background at 8:38 playing with the kitty through the fence 😂

[@mariaslibeck9984]

I saw that too......while Ariel is working!! Hahah

[@lisabillard8049]

Enjoyed your video. It’s the simple things that make me happy and I walked into the house tonight, I had a huge excited look on my face. I told my husband “The carrots are up!” I did the happy dance in the kitchen. I can’t remember the last time I was this happy. All the best with your gardens this year. You both worked hard, planned ahead and are trying new varieties of seeds. I love that you share this information. Learning new varieties is so helpful.

[@reebeegee]

Watching your gardening videos makes me so jealous! I wish i had an outdoor space to do some of my own gardening. Love your videos~

[@CreatorInTrng]

Your planting videos are my second most favorite. My most favorite is the Harvest and watching you pull up the bounty of your efforts! Well, I love them all actually, but wanted to play with your loving to dig the potatoes up comment...
Potatoes - I respect your method of doing what works, year after year. Why fix it if it ain't broke. However - if you can afford the space, time and effort, you might consider planting (experimenting with) a couple of feet-length of cut spuds. To see if it would work for you there. Then compare your investment to yield.
But, I am already excited the for the cornucopia that's coming your way from your beautiful garden!

[@kennethhudson8013]

Good healthy living. Two hard working young people

[@tiffanybeck7551]

I look forward to your uploads every week they are always amusing and fun to watch

[@lifewithlarsandsusie8315]

It still just amazes me I can get all this information for free! I have learned a lot from your gardening videos this last year and my garden was good last summer and will be better this year! I might try asparagus too.

[@sherryllynnjones7077]

They're doing the Most I've seen on You Tube. And with joy & laughter! And some great eats & with Bo & Bandit! And the chickens & rooster. 🙏❤🙏🤗👵
💯💞

[@sherryllynnjones7077]

And Pepper. ❤🌶 getting BIG!

[@peggyrooney7557]

Love your videos, you and your husband are very patient with all of your daily tasks.

[@FrodoMcNuggets]

That raised bed construction was so badass. 😍

[@russellprickett1652]

Indeed you two really do understand each season of the year and what tasks must be accomplished in each one. And it gives me great satisfaction that the 2 dogs and Pepper enjoy the ever changing climate there in Alaska.

[@jackgreen1261]

I've never been to a site to where you just do everything. It's almost like you get up in the morning and just start looking for your work gloves. Then it's off 2 building something. They make you feel so much apart of their sight that's really really cool.

[@MayoUtuk]

You have taught me some of the biggest lessons in life, to be self sufficient and to be appreciative of my rural life. Thank you🤗☀️💚

[@juliesimpson3729]

So soothing to watch you two garden. I’m unable to, so I live vicariously through your talents and gift. Loved the raised bed Eric made! Especially since it was made from your land and you didn’t have to spend astronomical prices for lumber!

[@DannyCreech]

Eric and Arial, we really love what you guys are doing. The garden videos and your remote cabin videos are my favorite. Great job guys!

[@jillmom3]

I planted my potatoes whole this year and they are doing very well and much better than last year when I cut them up.
Look forward to your videos so much. You and Eric are inspiring! We want to pickle some eggs after watching you too!

[@robertelliott5644]

You folks are really awesome with all that you do. I know you can store carrots in totes. Drill holes in lid(1/8 th dia.) then with damp sand put a layer down then place carrots on top. Repeat till you get to top then cover and store in a dark cool place

[@frasersgirl4383]

The birds are chirping as you gently settle the soil around those seeds. Surely I am watching Heaven on Earth. Thank you so much for this glimpse into your life.

[@eilishiwish4134]

wow, you two are a team!

[@marcellacruser951]

Sweet onions dehydrate very nicely... they get a bit of caramelized flavor. It's my favorite thing to do with the sweets when they get to the end of their keeping time.

[@loraineleuschke4186]

I was raised in the Delta on great egg plants. I made baked plain, baked stuffed, egg plant parmegiano, egg plant stew with yellow squash, tomatoes, onions, garlic and a big hunk of fresh bread for dipping. I also made them into patties like burgers, and their pulp is great for baking fresh stuffed tomatoes with fresh parsley and anything else I wanted to use. The only way I do not like them is raw.

[@greggaskey5336]

that home made raised bed is AWESOME!

[@AlmostHomestead]

Great tips as usual. Love the little planter box build. Might make one of those too. So far this is looking like our best growing year up here. Hope you guys have a great growing season as well.

[@maryearly3259]

wonderful. Eric has some amazing skill and I love your guys commeradery you two just click so well together. It makes watching your videos fun.

[@martineo9638]

I just discovered celeriac this year, I love it especially in soups! Zuchini and celeriac is a great combo for a hearty soup!

[@cindyenglert.az51]

I learn so much about planting and growing veggies from you two. 😄

[@shahfarinahmad4105]

best way to live,grow your own foods, live closer to the nature, good weather. sounds like different planet to me

[@amb1entbeing406]

First of all this is the perfect example of our two sexes living in balance and harmony with one another. I think a telling aspect of this harmony is your genuine thoughtfulness and awareness of the other, frequently complimentary and almost always welcoming of each other's perspective. Next, your videography combined with your choices for musical complement are theater quality. Finally, the fact that I don't recall you ever asking me to hit the thumbs up button, subscribe, and click the bell notification is why I have chosen to do all three.
You present rarified air. I appreciate your sharing. :)

[@didlidoodles343]

You never cease to amaze me guys! 🤩

[@patriciacunningham5472]

After a stressful day I look for your newest videos and when I find one I have to put it on hold while I pour a glass of sangria and light some bug chasers and a candle! I sit on my patio and enjoy the music 🎶 and can hardly wait for morning so I can work on my garden! You two do so much and although you are busting your butts, I can’t help but be a little jealous! My dreams of moving to Alaska are gone! Being by myself I could never accomplish what you do! GOD BLESS YOU BOTH! Thank you so much! ❤️💙💚

[@kennethkauzlaric8948]

Good luck on the garden this year. I love that you are learning from the past. I couldn't imagine the challenges of growing in Alaska.

[@kathrynhelm4176]

Love watching you guys in the garden and I love hearing your rooster and hens in the background. ❤️🥰❤️

[@christineabedini3765]

Great little herbal bed. So rustic and beautiful

[@kimberlypuravida5690]

I have garden envy!!!

[@danaday8072]

Who and why would there be thumbs down? I'm so envious of you guys!

[@Bamaman14k]

Wow, what a beautiful garden. I always planted twice as much as I needed, if half of them didn't die, I would just share them with friends. Asparagus is a tough one, takes a few years, but I love them so much. Love the video, thanks for sharing. Jimmy

[@beckyheidi625]

I was having alien flashbacks - those asparagus crowns - shudder! Thanks for sharing

[@CoreenMazzocchi]

The raised bed basil box is so awesome! Love it.

[@erics.786]

Love and positive energy from us!

[@lorrainedeininger8503]

The chain saw gadget cutting the pine boards was really interesting.

[@deecooper1567]

Terrific job on the basil box👍 I like unique, odd, different. when my son builds something for me I get SO excited. My thing is shelves... can’t seen to have enough 🤣.
I still can’t believe you grew all your seedlings in the house😳. I’m trying to visualize working around everything 🤪. You two are ALWAYS doing something & I’m so happy that you take us on your journey. Love you guys 🥰
Living my dream thru you 🤩😍

[@kristylynn4099]

Gardening is a love of mine! Have a small one right now would like to plant more. Potato 🥔 storage idea!!! Find a old chest freezer that doesn’t work bury it and store you root crops in it in boxes. I saw it online and thought of y’all.

[@leahness3588]

Garden looks amazing!!! All your hard work will be rewarding.🙏❤🌶🧄

[@DawnieRotten]

I'm in CT and 3 years ago, I had basil in one of my cinder block 'holes'. In that Fall, I dug it out of the cider block and transplanted it into a pot and brought it inside. It grew/produced for 3 years; this year (spring....going into it's 4th yr), I cut back all of the basil branches (after harvesting all leaves) and put the pot outside. NEW basil is coming up from the base of the old branches. I love to experiment with things.....just to see what it'll do. But it looks like I'll be getting a whole new basil plant from my 3 yr old, cut back, one. lol
In the Fall, transplant 1 or 2 basil plants into pots and bring them inside; you'll have fresh basil all winter.

[@beckywalker4406]

Have you considered doing a low tunnel inside your greenhouse for eggplant & other warm crops? 3ft high works well for eggplant. Ping Tung should thrive in the tunnel in greenhouse in zone 3. (We'd field-grow Ping Tung every year in Colorado Zone 5a - tolerates cool temps better than most varieties.) Tunnel in a greenhouse should take you another 1-2 zones warmer, even with just 4-mil poly.
We use low tunnels in Texas to extend our seasons and for wind protection. Aphids always a challenge in tunnels/hoop houses - try interplanting some basil with the eggplant.
Love your channel - great cinematography! Thanks for sharing your adventures!

[@humanoidshero6133]

Looooove your garden, cooking, and preservation videos.

[@petercarbutt3706]

what an awsome team, God bless u both

[@AfterTheRains]

Definitely not fair weather gardeners and great that you both enjoy it equally.

[@MrDerJohann]

Hello from Germany 🇺🇸❤️🇩🇪

[@melbu9579]

🇩🇪 hier auch🥰

[@connielikens3415]

Hi Germany! How's your planting season?

[@MrDerJohann]

@@connielikens3415 wet and cold... 16°C Max... Everything 4 weeks later.

[@DawnieRotten]

LOVE the raised Basil bed!!! Nice job!

[@sararussell6182]

Kids and I just planted our potatoes yesterday, reds and Yukon gold. We fight scab too, tried adding borax and ashes to the bed this year just to see if that helps but you were adding moss so now I need to research more! Potatoes are the one thing that always does well in the mat su.

[@carolewarner101]

I LOVE lemon verbena tea! Mmmmmm...so good, warming and uplifting on a dark, cold winter night.

[@sheilanichols3647]

I so enjoy these garden videos. So many good ideas for my garden. Great tips for building and improving good soil. I'm learning so much. Thank you for sharing.

[@juniper583]

That raised bed is amazing!!!

[@dibamoca9885]

Your garden is impressive as always! Way to go!

[@charminghollowforge1109]

Been following you guys for about a year and binged watched everything I could previous to following. I must say I’m very impressed that you two are not only surviving but flourishing in one of the hardest places to live. Tells a lot about you guys.love the content keep up the excellent work