Efficient Method for Weeding and Watering Raised Vegetable Garden Beds | Cali Steals Our Blueberries
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- Опубліковано 9 вер 2024
- Welcome to our self reliant homestead! Join us, Shawn, Dervla, and our dog Cali as we create a resilient, abundant and sustainable ecosystem that feeds our families from the land in Ontario Canada. Using permaculture as our guide, we strive to become independent in water, food, energy and shelter, focused on beauty in form and efficiency in function.
Our Self Reliance is a life of compromise between my two daughters and my wife's preference for culture, comfort and formality, and I, with my love of chaotic and beautiful but challenging and often uncomfortable wilderness living. The resulting homesteads are an eclectic blend of modern with traditional, whimsical with practical, formal with informal, civilized with rustic.
Over the last five years, my wife and I designed and built our dream homesteads from scratch with very little outside help; from undeveloped, declining forest to a comfortable home and cabin with a prolific edible landscape for people and wildlife equally. For many years, we have strived to lessen our burden on others by taking full responsibility for the health and welfare of our immediate family while building a strong community around us, both online and offline. Now that the infrastructure is in place here, we will be spending more time working cooperatively with community members, including extended family, to collectively become more resilient while living a deeply satisfying and meaningful life. Thank you for being part of that!
#homestead #sustainability #farming #offgrid #selfreliance
One for the basket, two for Callie 😅
Of course!
ALWAYS!
Your new channel perfectly complements your two other channels. I enjoy watching all three channels. Thanks!
Same!! I subscribe and continue to watch all 3
Glad you like them!
Best of luck with your new channel. I’m sure it will do great just like the others😊
As a very young lad, years and years and years ago, our family would sit down every Sunday evening after dinner with our popcorn, and watch The Wonderful World of Disney. This was back when Walt was still alive and the content was family safe and wholesome. Your channels take me back to that time, and give me hope, happiness and inspiration. Thank you for filming all of it, and letting us be part of The Wonderful World Of Shawn James, I'm sure Walt would approve.
That’s what we did as well, and Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom
Cali still supervising and approved the blueberries!
Thank you, Shawn, for sharing your life with us! It's such a pleasure to watch your videos learning all the wonderful lessons that you teach! I always look forward to the next video to see what you and your family are doing, such a pleasure to watch! I cannot get enough of all the goodness on all your videos! Just wish more people would strive to live as you do instead of all the negativity in the world! Looking forward to the next video and hoping it will be longer!! (That was a hint, Shawn! LOL)
It’s ok if your fam. is not a fan of public view. Me neither. Always enjoy watching and learning from you guys and admire all you have done. It will be interesting to see you fix up the barn, since I love barns and all things horses, hay, etc. Cheers! ❣️🍀. P.S. subscribed to all!
Thanks for sharing these with us. It brings back some memories as a child.
I 'have always loved watching your content , from the beginning with your first cabin build.. Where you didn't do much talking at first ; showing more of your bush and outdoor skills and talents , and then gradually sharing all the relevant and pertinent info. as you go.Then now to the more modern homestead. I'm loving the diversity of your channels' and loving that your beautiful wife is gradually becoming more comfortable allowing herself to be seen in the videos. you guys are a wonderful family; the quality of your content is very professionally done, God bless you guys
like the new channel this is more the content I like . I have been living this lifestyle for over 25 years , but now at the age of 69 i am slowing down some and finding it challenging to keep up some days
I'm 60 and have a few health issues slowing me down, but an old friend of mine said years ago..."you can do everything you did in your twenties, it just takes longer!" Life is work, and I'm going to work till I can't...I love it, and Shawn is an inspiration.
Puteți urmări și,,Just few acres farm,,cu Pete și soția lui...nu o sa va para rău! Succes
I've subscribed and am here for you Shawn. Good luck to you on your newest channel.
SHAWN & OUR CALI Hey Misses !!! Pups love blueberries to eat !!! Been watching for a long time now !!! When I would mow the lawn up north I would put grass clipping between the rows of beets carrots & beans when they were smaller to hold the moisture in the ground then !!! Love this channel a lot every thing anything you put up I watch !!!
Different slant on "weedless Wednesday". 😀 Great new channel!
When I was growing up, we raised blueberries. We had a German Shephard that would pick just the blue ones right along with us. It is a great memory that I had not thought about for a long time. Thanks for bringing it back up in my memory. I am enjoying your new channel right along with your other channels. Thank you for all of your hard work. Keep up the great work and thanks again.
I'm really enjoying this new channel! Several years ago, like over 20 years ago, I moved into a house with no soil depth because it was on a high point, and I was hauling in mushroom compost that I could get for next to free from a nearby mushroom growing plant a half an hour drives away, 3 yards for 15 dollars, I was more worried I would blow out the back tires on my truck with the weight! It was straw and chicken litter and was coming off their operating line fresh and steaming hot. The raised beds I put in were mostly pure Lome, not as bad as sandy soil, I could grow anything if I watered it enough. Those truck loads broke down to a third as I hand turn them every couple of days and watered them if it was dry. Brought back an old pear tree that I thought was dead and never got around to cutting down that winter. That old fashioned pear tree put out the best tasting an ugliest looking pear's you ever saw while I was living there. I worry we are missing out on the best of the past for ascetics. The next owner cut it down.
You are living a life I have dreamed of having. Bless you and your family.
I really like this new channel. It's a very interesting one. Thanks for sharing it with all of us who enjoyed your original ones.
Please continue to show us all the great ways to survive Shawn and family. Thank you! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🤩🤩🤩💯💯💯
Thanks to you and your family for an inside look.
Love watching your content. Hello from Mexico.
Love watching your content. Peaceful. Informative. Delightful.
Callie is amazing just gotta love her 😍! Great video Shawn!!!!
After working so hard to enrich that soil, I understand why you wash it off the weeds!
Make some salve from the comfry! It is very useful for bug bites, cuts and scratches.
Great Content, glad i found this new channel!!!!
I make that weed concoction, and add molasses. The molasses feeds the micro organisms. You rock.
Thank you for this beautiful and informative video. I enjoy all three of your channels. 😊
oh j'adore le chant du coq!!😁 j'aime cette nouvelle chaine, ça me touche beaucoup..le travail à la ferme, je connais, les jardins etc etc...une partie des revenus de maman, c'était la mise en bocaux de ses légumes, champignons, viande..etc etc...ici , ça sent bon la confiture de raisin et citron ..j'ai taillé ma vigne..comme dit mon voisin " vous vendangez ! "..je suis heureuse ...c'est plus qu'un passe temps, c'est une façon de vivre ! bon weekend Shawn et votre famille🍇
Your efficient method for weeding and watering raised vegetable garden beds showcases a deep understanding and respect for nurturing a garden. The way you manage these tasks with such precision and care not only enhances the growth of your vegetables but also demonstrates a commitment to sustainability and productivity. The addition of Cali stealing your blueberries adds a touch of humor and charm to your gardening journey, making it all the more relatable and enjoyable. And I am Floating Village Life.
Enjoy all your content. It always entertains and I always learn something new. Thanks for sharing.
I'm enjoying the progression. Thanks for sharing.
Love the new channel!
All your content is good, the fact you feel a need to expand your platform to show us more is a compliment to your work. We want more! Thank you for all of your efforts 👌
This is pretty awesome,Shawn. So far I’m loving the new channel. To you and your family, thank you for sharing this other important area of homesteading. Also, I know your wife is camera shy, I totally respect that! I’m just excited for her to share her expertise as well! Many blessings to you all.
Always a treat watching anything you do.
I am very impressed by your dreams you have followed. Not many can do this! With you since day one.
Sean, I have been watching you for years and gears.I like this content but on the other hand I enjoy anything you do and everything you show us good luck with the new channel
I like this channel because I know 2 people live there with Cali....
I enjoy all of your channels Mr Shaun !
Saludos desde Colombia😊
I really like the video description for this video. Looking forward to the future of this channel.
Uwielbiam czas zbiorów! Pozdowienia z Polski 🇵🇱
Love this! Hopefully we can get your wife on to show the cheese making 🙏🏻🧀
Good episode. Thank you!
Great new channel for me. I love the content. Peace ✌️
Vườn Ngô của bạn tốt tươi quá .
Türkiye'de sabah, Günaydın, bahçenizi çok beğendim. Kolay gelsin.
Caily un amour de chien toujours fidèle à son maître ❤love you Caily
I like the new UA-cam channel.
I look forward to watching and learning about good healthy food not being processed.
Years ago , the 1950s, I remember the family gardens of my grandparents and mother. Living on the farm of my grandparents was an adventure for kids. We eat good food but it took work. This channel will be a great reminder of times past.
Thanks. Enjoyed the content. Approved by miss Calli. Highest rating you can have. Adorable.
Racoon for Dinner! Huzzah Thanks Shawn.
I find this new channel very interesting, like the other two.
Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge
Darn raccoons can really do a number with both their curiosity and hunger 😕! I'm really looking forward to learning some new stuff that Mrs. James does and she doesn't have to be on camera just her hands making good ole fashion goodness like her cheese, relishe's,preserves,herb uses to home Irish recipes would be fascinating and welcomed ! Emily could narrate and explain the processes cause everyone loves her smiles 😃 Great gardening Shawn ! ❤
Love the new channel now that I realize it is you putting it out. There are too many others being allowed to take someone else's content and claim it as their own.
Great new view of Self Reliance!!! Cale is sweet!🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾
Great channel too❤ tkvmuch for sharing. Can make it short comparing to others. Nice to seeing ur wife is working side by side 🎉
Thanks for the video. Keep them coming.👍NC
I’ve enjoyed both of your other channels for a few years now & I’m Looking forward to the content here on your new channel!
Dogs do love blueberries. Try giving Cali a few frozen ones on hot days - our dogs love them.
Thanks for the video my friend
Love all of you and your family's videos. A wealth of information you are providing for all who watch. Thank you sir. Big pets and hugs to Calie. Be safe and Peace to All
There's no problem in staying in a traditional relationship, when the real love is present. Don't you think? Thanks for keeping Cali revigorated 🤗👏🏻
Thanks!
Thank you!
Loving the new channel shawn. So nice for more content
The beauty of all that work, lovely garden... followed the process....adore the chicken coop. Hugs for Cali 🐕
Gracias James😊
Cali's like, Dad stop being stingy with the blueberries. What's with the onsie twosies? Give me a handful!😂
I've been a subscriber for years. First with MSR, then SJ, and now OSR. Love them all!
Make a comfrey compost for your garden. Look it up.......
Ya I'm one that didn't subscribed but now I did ,I love all the garden stuff you do!excellent!
I'm so happy you started this site. I already purchased the growing small trees. I'm growing on less than an acre this year has been a blast. Would your wife mind showing her cheese making process. Please!
Good to you and your's
I've enjoyed all and appreciate your time with us.
Love the new channel Sean!
Love the new channel
I found this one through your other channels,and love it! I get to learn a lot from you on the other two, but deffinately from this one. Thanx for making it. :)
Remember to hit the LIKE button everyone....
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I am a subscriber of this channel now. I enjoy the other channel as well. You are such a hard worker. Great job.
One for the basket 2 for callie😅.love watching your content
I like this channel!
Love your new channel. From Australia
Love this channel as well❤
At the At the beginning of your video picking blueberries, I could hear the Mosquitoes in the background. Same thing here in Sweden, blueberry picking and Mosquito bites go hand in hand.
Shawn, the chooks love Comfrey....has calcium...my hens strip my plants...
Does your sister have a YT channel? It would nice to watch "Self Reliance" content from a female perspective. Sister Self Reliance, Self Reliance Farming 😉 I remember when your wife was still based in town. How lovely that she naturally gravitated to this lifestyle fully. I hope she will eventually embrace being on camera to share the many skills she has and is learning. Im sure there are many of us subscribers that would appreciate her 🥰
YES, YOU VIEWERS! SUBSCRIBE. THIS WILL BE THE BEST DECISION YOU'VE MADE EVER!! God bless you all and many prayers 🙏🏻 Nurse Judi in Scottsdale AZ and Eucharistic Minister 🙏🏻 ❤️
Great job
Deus abençoe sempre sua vida e família paz luz 🙏❤️
Like the new channels Sean. Wondered how you managed to keep everyone happy when it appeared that you were completely off grid at the cabin. Will be watching this and your third one when I find it
Great channel
Absolutely love the content. S.J. seems so relaxed this summer. The work continues, but the back breaking construction of the cabin and that amazing outdoor kitchen is mostly done.
The rooster call! He's probably mad that Shawn woke HIM up this morning 😂. My sunflower patch finally dried out and I'm putting all of the stems in my bed because I heard they gather nutrients from deep down like how you mentioned with your comfrey. My grandpa loves sunflower seeds so I'll be preparing some for him, I'll try them first just in case I mess it up 😅. Ive also been dealing with grass growing in my beds its so annoying how quickly it spreads. I think its because we built and filled our bed on top of grass without removing it which was honestly kind of dumb, rookie mistake lol. Thank you for the video!
Btw I'm subscribed but my subscriptions are private so I don't think I'll show up on your public sub list.
lol, he’s only been up before me twice
@@OurSelfReliance That’s only because he pulled an all nighter both times to get a chance at victory 🐓😂
nice we love it
Great new channel. Love Cali stealing the blueberries.
I love this channel also!!Thank you Shawn.
I love this new "family" channel, Shawn. I hope UA-cam will promote it. I have watched you since the beginning. Keep it up.
I like the new channel, hopefully you don't spread yourself too thin though having to do all the filming, editing etc
Using the hand to diffuse the water.
Welcome to Florida (lol).