That soil looks so rich...no wonder you have such a fine harvest. And you are right about never having too many trees. I love these videos...they are jewels of the internet.
Zeemike1, there are chronicles made by the spanish friars of these lands of "The One World"(America), what is now Mexico, Hidalgo, Querétaro and Guanajuato states were once forested lands so beautiful with such natural diversity of plant and animal life, but then the spanish came and saw possibilities($)in the trees, they quickly chopped the trees down and the lands became so denuded, when this point arrived, the Spanish looked out and exclaimed nostalgically: "Ah, these hills are reminiscient of the beauty of Extremadura Province(Spain), barren, denuded of all trees, lands. Thankfully the government here is promoting the planting of pines, oaks and other trees found in temperate forests, while tropical trees(mangos, bananas may grow up here, they don't do as well as in the Hotlands.
My wife can relate with Tim and the beets. I Love the things put in the oven and then coated with butter after they soften up. Wife sticks her nose up in the air. That's ok, means more for me :)
eighthof8, lol....here in Mexico we have a saying: "Entre menos burros más elotes", translated its: "The fewer donkeys the more ears of corn for those here"! :)
I love watching your videos:) I'm glad you all were all safe throughout the storms. I watched some past videos with your horses- looked like gypsy vanners? Just beautiful! Thank you again for the videos:)
I remember my childhood days where my father and I used to plant seed and together harvested what we have planted. It was indeed a very nice experience. How I wish we could afford to buy some land/ lot so I can able to plant some plant with organic ways.
I enjoy your appreciation of nature & love watching your progress. Thank you very much for the effort you put into making these videos to share. Hope you have a fantastic day
As an experiment you might put some phosphate around the chestnuts and wood ash ( potassium) and see if that helps. I wish I could grow leeks like that!
I like that you have so many trees that produce food on your property. It is good to have something that pays off with time, but does not require replanting each year!
I remember when I was a kid back in Poland we had some large chesnuts trees, alot of them, and they seamed to be healthy, but the fruit was always tiny.
Watching you gardening leaves us slightly green with envy since can not longer do it ourselves....We are also tremendously happy that you all somewhat escaped Ophelia's fury...Keep well and see you in the next... PS: have you tried a "Sweet Pickled Beet Preserve"....Tim might like those....I looked for my Grandmother's recipe but alas not found...not sure of the mix/blend...but (water, vinegar and sugar) brought to a boil and then add semi cooked sliced or cubed beets...they were yummy....
Wow, it is so lovely there. It is such a pleasure to take a stroll with you. Loved your beautiful little black pup. I love beets too but can never get them to grow. I ran across this bit of infor. about the chestnut tree: (Pollination: Chestnut trees require cross pollination from a different compatible variety to ensure good nut production. This means that an orchard planting must contain at least two different pollen producing varieties in a low ratio mix, such as 1:1 or 2:1. Pollination is carried out by wind and insects. Well pollinated chestnut trees will produce 2 or 3 plump nuts per burr. Chestnut trees that are not cross pollinated at all will still produce burrs every year but these will only contain 3 flattened empty shells lacking kernels, or on occasion poorly formed nuts.) I Love the way you use the black plastic. Your leeks are magnificent -they are another thing I cannot get to grow. You definitely have so much talent.
Thanks, Webbsway. Yes, we planted enough types in the beginning - we think we may have just been unlucky with the weather at the critical time. Always hoping for better things next year..
Sandra, I love your gardening videos. It would be grand to also see how you put up everything you grow. What is involved with pickling beets? And how do you keep leeks over the winter? My grandparents knew how to preserve everything, but I haven't a clue! Thanks, Bonnie
I'll do another pickling video one day, Bonnie. But there's nothing easier than leeks - just leave them in the ground till you need them. They don't mind rain or snow and can cope with quite a bit of freezing too.
Hi guys . I can see everything is ok after the storm .....in general terms at least....... what did it happen the rest of the area ????? ..well I enjoyed this video and the best for you guys . Juan .
try eating the acorns. they have a great use. you must soak them after shelling to remove the tannic acid. i used to collect them as a kid. my ma would make flao jacks. yum.(a lot of work). thanks for your vids.
Do you eat the beet greens? Our August was chilly, but September and October were warmer and extended the life of our tomatoes. Thanks for your garden update.
The land is probably worse now than it was back then. there were too many people and the rents were too high, so people had to rely more and more on the potato
Almost a year later and just barely seeing this WONDERFUL Upload! Probably due the fact that I'm entrenched in this debt slavery system working 9 to 5 pushin' papers. My dream, to be just like Tim and you and while I may never be fully self sufficient, at least I'll be more connected to the land. :)
The empty shells on the chestnuts are a sign of inadequate pollination unfortunately, I had this problem as well. I actually resolved this buy planting rather fragrant flowers nearby, drawing the curiosity of nearby insects from a more vast distance.
I would love to see how you store the leeks and the other produce for the winter. It seems mine don’t last. And I’m always stunned at the rich soil you have! Ours is a sticky clay that drives me crazy
I leave mine in the ground 'till I need them, they seem fine over winter. I don't think there is any traditional way to store them - blanch and freeze maybe?
We're the same - just leave them in the ground and harvest as we need them. Sticky clay? That's how ours was when we first arrived - standing water and rushes. We just fed it very well with manure and mulches - and now we're adding some sand too. Good luck with yours!
Way Out West Blow-in blog thank you! And wow...the benefits of having horses just go on and on! I really enjoy your videos 😊 I always learn something new
Do you grow celery root? Or maybe you call it celeriac. I live in Texas in the United States and it is too hot to grow out here. It is not a well-known vegetable around here and it is very hard to find.
Tim doesn't like pickled beets? What's wrong with that man! :) Oak-tree-wise, have you ever considered trying to make some acorn-flour? You need to expunge the tannins, but I'm told you can make a decent flour out of ground-acorns once you expunge the acid via several leechings/soaks.
Way Out West Blow-in blog interesting idea, though. I saw it on an early-Britain show (Ray Mears), and thought it was a neat idea to try. Lots of protein and fat in those nuts- if you can get past the acidic taste.
I've just visited the emporium and couldn't help but laugh over the poplar slips. They are almost considered to be weed trees here in Alberta Canada. Certainly I am not aware of anyone deliberately planting them. Poplars are everywhere. Unless these are a different variety than we have here they aren't considered to be the best firewood although we burn in our fire pits all the time in the summer. Usually we cut down deadwood for safety reasons and then use that wood.
There are no snakes in Ireland : - ( Yes rats are sometimes a problem, and rooks, crows and blackbirds. But we like having them all around anyway. we try to grow enough for everyone.
Way Out West Blow-in blog We grew cape gooseberries in our poly tunnel here in Cahersiveen Co Kerry :) next time we'll have to get the plastic cover on in March...fingers crossed the fruits will ripen faster next year and no big storms roll through in the spring! We typically get the same weather conditions as Bantry but maybe more clouds? Not too sure but it's definitely more exposed...so we have to take the plastic off each autumn where we are. Hopefully in time we'll be able to move to a more sheltered area in the area :) Love your channel! Would love to meet you both someday.
Way Out West Blow-in blog hehe we have regular gooseberries as well but those were attacked by sharp little puppy teeth! Not sure how they will do next season... It's fun to experiment though!
I truly love her voice. Its so calm and beautiful.
That soil looks so rich...no wonder you have such a fine harvest. And you are right about never having too many trees.
I love these videos...they are jewels of the internet.
Zeemike1, there are chronicles made by the spanish friars of these lands of "The One World"(America), what is now Mexico, Hidalgo, Querétaro and Guanajuato states were once forested lands so beautiful with such natural diversity of plant and animal life, but then the spanish came and saw possibilities($)in the trees, they quickly chopped the trees down and the lands became so denuded, when this point arrived, the Spanish looked out and exclaimed nostalgically: "Ah, these hills are reminiscient of the beauty of Extremadura Province(Spain), barren, denuded of all trees, lands. Thankfully the government here is promoting the planting of pines, oaks and other trees found in temperate forests, while tropical trees(mangos, bananas may grow up here, they don't do as well as in the Hotlands.
Thank you very much, dear friend! 💗 👍 👌😉 Best regards from London!
One of my greatest dreams is to plant my own food that’s why I love your videos because you’re all so inspiring. God bless!
why not do it? just curious
OFF GRID with DOUG & STACY i live in a city and there’s no enough space to plant. But i plant veggies on a pot though.
good, we always say "do what you can where you are" =)
you are so right dear, one can never have too many trees :)mother earth thanks you, Sandra ;D
My wife can relate with Tim and the beets. I Love the things put in the oven and then coated with butter after they soften up. Wife sticks her nose up in the air. That's ok, means more for me :)
eighthof8, lol....here in Mexico we have a saying: "Entre menos burros más elotes", translated its: "The fewer donkeys the more ears of corn for those here"! :)
I love watching your videos:) I'm glad you all were all safe throughout the storms. I watched some past videos with your horses- looked like gypsy vanners? Just beautiful! Thank you again for the videos:)
Thanks for the update. I am now inspired to work in our garden.
nice
Simply lovely!
Very informative channel. Thank you for sharing.
Such a wonderful channel. Love the grove tour, "you can never have too many trees " :)
=)
I remember my childhood days where my father and I used to plant seed and together harvested what we have planted. It was indeed a very nice experience. How I wish we could afford to buy some land/ lot so I can able to plant some plant with organic ways.
I love that you already have a lot of trees ❤️
I enjoy your appreciation of nature & love watching your progress. Thank you very much for the effort you put into making these videos to share. Hope you have a fantastic day
Cheers, Tim!
As an experiment you might put some phosphate around the chestnuts and wood ash ( potassium) and see if that helps. I wish I could grow leeks like that!
I like that you have so many trees that produce food on your property. It is good to have something that pays off with time, but does not require replanting each year!
I remember when I was a kid back in Poland we had some large chesnuts trees, alot of them, and they seamed to be healthy, but the fruit was always tiny.
love it she make garden in her backyard
I love your videos.. and i wish you a good health and keep enjoy life.. God is Always Good.
Watching you gardening leaves us slightly green with envy since can not longer do it ourselves....We are also tremendously happy that you all somewhat escaped Ophelia's fury...Keep well and see you in the next...
PS: have you tried a "Sweet Pickled Beet Preserve"....Tim might like those....I looked for my Grandmother's recipe but alas not found...not sure of the mix/blend...but (water, vinegar and sugar) brought to a boil and then add semi cooked sliced or cubed beets...they were yummy....
Sorry you're no longer gardeners - we all have to make the most of it while we can.
Hadn't thought of adding sugar to the pickle mix - interesting!
Thank you so much for this video
I love you two
Wow, it is so lovely there. It is such a pleasure to take a stroll with you. Loved your beautiful little black pup. I love beets too but can never get them to grow. I ran across this bit of infor. about the chestnut tree: (Pollination: Chestnut trees require cross pollination from a different compatible variety to ensure good nut production. This means that an orchard planting must contain at least two different pollen producing varieties in a low ratio mix, such as 1:1 or 2:1. Pollination is carried out by wind and insects. Well pollinated chestnut trees will produce 2 or 3 plump nuts per burr. Chestnut trees that are not cross pollinated at all will still produce burrs every year but these will only contain 3 flattened empty shells lacking kernels, or on occasion poorly formed nuts.) I Love the way you use the black plastic. Your leeks are magnificent -they are another thing I cannot get to grow. You definitely have so much talent.
Thanks, Webbsway. Yes, we planted enough types in the beginning - we think we may have just been unlucky with the weather at the critical time. Always hoping for better things next year..
Is it just me or is this very therapeutic
Those beet greens look really good, too!
Sandra, I love your gardening videos. It would be grand to also see how you put up everything you grow. What is involved with pickling beets? And how do you keep leeks over the winter? My grandparents knew how to preserve everything, but I haven't a clue! Thanks, Bonnie
I'll do another pickling video one day, Bonnie. But there's nothing easier than leeks - just leave them in the ground till you need them. They don't mind rain or snow and can cope with quite a bit of freezing too.
We just had a storm as well, stay safe!
Hi guys . I can see everything is ok after the storm .....in general terms at least....... what did it happen the rest of the area ????? ..well I enjoyed this video and the best for you guys .
Juan .
Really inspiring
try eating the acorns. they have a great use. you must soak them after shelling to remove the tannic acid. i used to collect them as a kid. my ma would make flao jacks. yum.(a lot of work). thanks for your vids.
We made some flour once - you're right, it's a lot of work! Now we have our own we'll try again. But not enough this year
thanks sandra great video tell tim and bob i said hello love you guys
Do you eat the beet greens? Our August was chilly, but September and October were warmer and extended the life of our tomatoes. Thanks for your garden update.
Plenty of other green leaves at the moment - but I'll try them today
I like to dress them with garlic, butter, salt and lemon (or lime)
sounds yummy!
really enjoyed your video....very refreshing.....CHEERS
Agriculture probably was extremely poor back in the days of the Irish Famine. This land looks so good for planting if you know what you're doing..
The land is probably worse now than it was back then. there were too many people and the rents were too high, so people had to rely more and more on the potato
You should do a farm tour. It would be a very well viewed video!
this is a 7/10 from the uk in derby bob very good
much love from italy guys :)
Almost a year later and just barely seeing this WONDERFUL Upload! Probably due the fact that I'm entrenched in this debt slavery system working 9 to 5 pushin' papers. My dream, to be just like Tim and you and while I may never be fully self sufficient, at least I'll be more connected to the land. :)
My Tim doesn’t like beetroot either, such a shame. If you get 5 minuets I would love a video on how you pickle your beetroot 😊
Lovely video👍
The empty shells on the chestnuts are a sign of inadequate pollination unfortunately, I had this problem as well. I actually resolved this buy planting rather fragrant flowers nearby, drawing the curiosity of nearby insects from a more vast distance.
Enjoyable content as usual👏
I would love to see how you store the leeks and the other produce for the winter. It seems mine don’t last. And I’m always stunned at the rich soil you have! Ours is a sticky clay that drives me crazy
I leave mine in the ground 'till I need them, they seem fine over winter. I don't think there is any traditional way to store them - blanch and freeze maybe?
We're the same - just leave them in the ground and harvest as we need them.
Sticky clay? That's how ours was when we first arrived - standing water and rushes. We just fed it very well with manure and mulches - and now we're adding some sand too. Good luck with yours!
Way Out West Blow-in blog thank you! And wow...the benefits of having horses just go on and on! I really enjoy your videos 😊 I always learn something new
My goodness those are some leeks! Leek and potato soup a plan? Oh, and do you ever make potato bread?
Both good ideas, Mana - thanks!
I'm with Tim on the beetroot!
Thanks for the video.
I like sweet and sour beetroots. When I can find beets, which are a little rare here in Korea. Always a pleasure to see your garden.
New to your channel.. What a harvest .. :")
Welcome Angie!
more beet pickes for thee to eat.:)
Do you grow celery root? Or maybe you call it celeriac. I live in Texas in the United States and it is too hot to grow out here. It is not a well-known vegetable around here and it is very hard to find.
We've tried but with mixed results
Tim doesn't like pickled beets? What's wrong with that man! :) Oak-tree-wise, have you ever considered trying to make some acorn-flour? You need to expunge the tannins, but I'm told you can make a decent flour out of ground-acorns once you expunge the acid via several leechings/soaks.
We don't have enough yet - it's only a little tree really. But one day..
Way Out West Blow-in blog interesting idea, though. I saw it on an early-Britain show (Ray Mears), and thought it was a neat idea to try. Lots of protein and fat in those nuts- if you can get past the acidic taste.
I've just visited the emporium and couldn't help but laugh over the poplar slips. They are almost considered to be weed trees here in Alberta Canada. Certainly I am not aware of anyone deliberately planting them. Poplars are everywhere. Unless these are a different variety than we have here they aren't considered to be the best firewood although we burn in our fire pits all the time in the summer. Usually we cut down deadwood for safety reasons and then use that wood.
Ah, but that's the point, Judy. Canada has not been completely wrecked by people yet, whereas Ireland has.
Tim doesn't like oven roasted beets? What a shame, more for you. Have not had pickled beets in a very long time.
Like!! 👍🌻🌺🌷
Hmm..if I mailed you beech nuts from my beech tree to plant, do you think they would make it past the postal inspectors? I'm thinking not! Bonnie
Please try! Just 2 or 3 would be great : - )
Ok, I will give it a try!
Your beet pickles wouldn't last half as long if Tim liked them...
What is the biggest pest in your plantation that will affect your crop - snakes, rats, etc?
There are no snakes in Ireland : - (
Yes rats are sometimes a problem, and rooks, crows and blackbirds.
But we like having them all around anyway. we try to grow enough for everyone.
We has to take down our poly tunnel prematurely due to Ophelia... our poor gooseberries weren't ready! Next time we will plant earlier...
gooseberries? Really? Where are you?
Way Out West Blow-in blog We grew cape gooseberries in our poly tunnel here in Cahersiveen Co Kerry :) next time we'll have to get the plastic cover on in March...fingers crossed the fruits will ripen faster next year and no big storms roll through in the spring! We typically get the same weather conditions as Bantry but maybe more clouds? Not too sure but it's definitely more exposed...so we have to take the plastic off each autumn where we are. Hopefully in time we'll be able to move to a more sheltered area in the area :) Love your channel! Would love to meet you both someday.
Ooh - Cape gooseberries! You said gooseberries so we thought you meant gooseberries, silly us! : - )
Way Out West Blow-in blog hehe we have regular gooseberries as well but those were attacked by sharp little puppy teeth! Not sure how they will do next season... It's fun to experiment though!
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I love to watch your videos during my 10 minute study breaks. They are so relaxing! No sign of Bob in this video though :(
Beth Jane I love to watch during study break too! Their videos are so relaxing to watch
Thanks, guys! Now back to work! (Bob's fine..)
try roasting those beets with butter instead of pickling them... tim would surely eat them like that
He eats them - but he doesn't LIKE them
I don't like beets either 😳
Elephant garlic is not real garlic ....more related to onions etc