Amen Cassandra. Thank you for sharing those verses in the context of gardening as it is a good reminder to us all that God created all things and all seasons. I am in zone 3. This is the season of saurkraut, and of fall harvest of potatoes, winter squash, carrots, beets, and onions. Soon it will be hunting season and then canning of venison meat, stew, and chili as well as making jerky and a variety of sausages. I know that you are still on your journey towards more rural homesteading...I can assure you that your busy time is likely to be much extended once you have your place, and that the brief slowdown between Jan and March will be more welcome. Thanks for another great post, and for sharing your feelings about the transition to the new season.
I love seeing your enthusiasm for gardening. I have been a homeowner for eighteen years and remember trying to grow crops on my east-facing apartment balcony many years ago. I think everyone should grow something. I live in Ohio. Yesterday was the first decent frost, so sometime this week I will be prepping the bed for garlic. My goal each year is to grow 100% of my garlic for both fresh and dried uses. I grow a mix of hard and soft neck varieties. I keep my own garlic to use as seed for the next season. Last year I grew five varieties, saved back four of them, and then bought two named varieties from a vendor at the farmers market with the intention of planting the largest cloves. So next year I will have six varieties to taste and compare. I keep good notes when I plant and harvest so I know what is what. Each variety has its own quirks that make it difficult to choose a favorite which is why I grow them all.
Hi Cassandra, I understand completely!! The end of my first growing season, I almost cried, haha!! So here's a few things I do. I do put in a few Items for my fall garden, so I'm still harvesting right up to the end. Squash are a great one for that. They may take up space but you can trellis a small squash and even use a rooftop(like on a garage or shed) as the "growing" space for squash. Great video on a guy who grew squash up a trellis and onto his garage roof to increase growing space. I also do drying beans, so they are harvested really late. I haven't done the cold frames, but if you do, you can actually grow items even through the winter if you do it right, mostly things like Kale, spinach, chard etc. And one thing you may want to try just for fun, is to put some seeds in now. Carrots and Garlic bulbs. when your garden is reading for planting in the spring these seeds will bloom and you WILL have your first seedlings. I did this , this year with a small patch for Carrots and Garlic and sure enough, they started to grow(as they love sprouting in early spring) even with still a little snow and ice on The ground. There is also a great channel of a guy who grows most of his food in small space in Chicago, including winter. And yes, winter is the time for Research. If you are allowed Pet birds in your HOA, you could consider getting a few quail, which can provide you with eggs, and teach some animal husbandry. The need very little space, and make almost no noise including the rooster. So that's one research project for you!! Good luck and Enjoy the winter months :)
I completely understand your feelings.Transitioning can be difficult and uncomfortable at times. But as you mentioned, things do grow more slowly in the fall which allows us to rest up a bit and store up the energy that we will definitely be needing come spring. Before we know it we will be saying goodbye and farewell to 2020. I won’t be mad at that! What a year! 😂 There truly is a “time” for all things. Let’s both enjoy what is left of our outdoor gardens before the bitter cold, wind and snow moves in on us. And that blue corn, oh my! 😋 Peace and blessings, Sis!
I feel the same way, although I've started my fall starters, the excitement and energy isn't there- I've actually turned indoor to my houseplants and organizing my pantries and about to start canning for the 1st time.
I just found you and subscribed! omgoodness I feel this soooo much! I am in MD as well (St. Mary's County) I still have some things growing but I know it will soon end :( C'mon Spring! lol
We recently moved, so I am having to start all over with my garden. This year is just tomatoes and bell peppers. I will grow turnips and spinach this fall. Pumpkins will be just coming on by fall. We live in this t this is a small property. Luckily there is no HOA to worry about so no one cares if I grow watermelons and strawberries in kiddie pools. Next year I will add some beds and add lots of new fruits and veggies. We are trying sunflowers for the first time too!
Hi Paula! Starting with a new garden is both a new opportunity and overwhelm at the same time. I'm hoping you'll have a successful growing season. Sunflowers in any garden give it a stunning presentation! Thanks for sharing!!!
Lol! Noooo way! While I do hope to complete my PhD one day, I think it’s cool to see how “different” we all can be, yet having enduring connections (gardening, cooking, etc). Thanks for stopping by! I hope to see more of you around the channel!
3 years later and this is still so appropriate! Love you and your channel!
Amen Cassandra. Thank you for sharing those verses in the context of gardening as it is a good reminder to us all that God created all things and all seasons. I am in zone 3. This is the season of saurkraut, and of fall harvest of potatoes, winter squash, carrots, beets, and onions. Soon it will be hunting season and then canning of venison meat, stew, and chili as well as making jerky and a variety of sausages. I know that you are still on your journey towards more rural homesteading...I can assure you that your busy time is likely to be much extended once you have your place, and that the brief slowdown between Jan and March will be more welcome. Thanks for another great post, and for sharing your feelings about the transition to the new season.
It is bittersweet, but we will appreciate the spring when it comes around again.
I love seeing your enthusiasm for gardening. I have been a homeowner for eighteen years and remember trying to grow crops on my east-facing apartment balcony many years ago. I think everyone should grow something.
I live in Ohio. Yesterday was the first decent frost, so sometime this week I will be prepping the bed for garlic. My goal each year is to grow 100% of my garlic for both fresh and dried uses. I grow a mix of hard and soft neck varieties. I keep my own garlic to use as seed for the next season. Last year I grew five varieties, saved back four of them, and then bought two named varieties from a vendor at the farmers market with the intention of planting the largest cloves. So next year I will have six varieties to taste and compare. I keep good notes when I plant and harvest so I know what is what. Each variety has its own quirks that make it difficult to choose a favorite which is why I grow them all.
Hi Cassandra, I understand completely!! The end of my first growing season, I almost cried, haha!!
So here's a few things I do. I do put in a few Items for my fall garden, so I'm still harvesting right up to the end. Squash are a great one for that. They may take up space but you can trellis a small squash and even use a rooftop(like on a garage or shed) as the "growing" space for squash. Great video on a guy who grew squash up a trellis and onto his garage roof to increase growing space.
I also do drying beans, so they are harvested really late.
I haven't done the cold frames, but if you do, you can actually grow items even through the winter if you do it right, mostly things like Kale, spinach, chard etc.
And one thing you may want to try just for fun, is to put some seeds in now. Carrots and Garlic bulbs.
when your garden is reading for planting in the spring these seeds will bloom and you WILL have your first seedlings. I did this , this year with a small patch for Carrots and Garlic and sure enough, they started to grow(as they love sprouting in early spring) even with still a little snow and ice on The ground.
There is also a great channel of a guy who grows most of his food in small space in Chicago, including winter.
And yes, winter is the time for Research. If you are allowed Pet birds in your HOA, you could consider getting a few quail, which can provide you with eggs, and teach some animal husbandry. The need very little space, and make almost no noise including the rooster. So that's one research project for you!!
Good luck and Enjoy the winter months :)
This is a wonderfully depicted video. Thank you Cassanda! You rock!
I love your channel and learn many helpful things that you share. You're like a friend in my head/mind 😊. Looking forward to the next video
Looking forward to the content that you'll create as you plan for the next season.
Anyone else just thinking shes so beautiful inside and out 💕😁🦋
You’re too kind! I remember I felt so dismayed by what felt like a sudden change in seasons. It’s already time to bring the garden back!
I can totally relate!! I'm a homestead dreamer too! I love your passion for gardening etc! I miss my garden too! New friend here!!
I completely understand your feelings.Transitioning can be difficult and uncomfortable at times.
But as you mentioned, things do grow more slowly in the fall which allows us to rest up a bit and store up the energy that we will definitely be needing come spring.
Before we know it we will be saying goodbye and farewell to 2020. I won’t be mad at that! What a year! 😂
There truly is a “time” for all things.
Let’s both enjoy what is left of our outdoor gardens before the bitter cold, wind and snow moves in on us.
And that blue corn, oh my! 😋
Peace and blessings, Sis!
@@BecomingaFarmGirl You got this! 🤗
This is so inspiring for me, thank you ❤❤❤
I feel the same way, although I've started my fall starters, the excitement and energy isn't there- I've actually turned indoor to my houseplants and organizing my pantries and about to start canning for the 1st time.
Always enjoy good fall gardening videos!🌿🌵 Happy Planting! Subscribed!🌱
Aww, it's okay. Sending virtual hugs 🤗 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗. Can't wait to see your garden chronicles next year 👌
I just found you and subscribed! omgoodness I feel this soooo much! I am in MD as well (St. Mary's County) I still have some things growing but I know it will soon end :( C'mon Spring! lol
We recently moved, so I am having to start all over with my garden. This year is just tomatoes and bell peppers. I will grow turnips and spinach this fall. Pumpkins will be just coming on by fall. We live in this t this is a small property. Luckily there is no HOA to worry about so no one cares if I grow watermelons and strawberries in kiddie pools. Next year I will add some beds and add lots of new fruits and veggies. We are trying sunflowers for the first time too!
Hi Paula! Starting with a new garden is both a new opportunity and overwhelm at the same time. I'm hoping you'll have a successful growing season. Sunflowers in any garden give it a stunning presentation! Thanks for sharing!!!
Awesome! I just got my garlic from Seed Savers to plant this fall....but I have to wait until the first frost, which down here is a way off.
Cassandra Daniel I’m doing hard neck also. This will be my first time so we’ll see how it goes.
Hi I’m a new sub. I’m enjoying your videos! 💕
Me too!! Lol subscribed.
That passage of the Bible made me realize that is where the lyrics from the song, "Turn Turn Turn" from The Byrds came from.
Yes, exactly! And what a beautiful rendition.
What do you do professionally?
Heya! Educational Specialist! But here on my channel I share my passion for canning and gardening. Why do you ask?
@@BecomingaFarmGirl I ask because you have the presence and speech patterns of an academic, so I wondered if youre a college professor lol
Lol! Noooo way! While I do hope to complete my PhD one day, I think it’s cool to see how “different” we all can be, yet having enduring connections (gardening, cooking, etc). Thanks for stopping by! I hope to see more of you around the channel!