It brings tears to my eyes watching your kids grow over the years with so much joy and love in them despite the transitional challenges. You are SO blessed, Bri! 💕
It was not a waste of your time. You are teaching your children how to preserve food. These are memories they will keep forever even if you only get a few bags for the freezer. I will never forget preparing garden foods for canning with my great grandmother. The joy was in sitting around the table and talking while prepping the veggies and fruit.
The twins have brought joy to your older children, loved watching your son soothe his brother to sleep. Royal eating the green pepper right from the garden was so cool, just like an apple. Loved seeing your beautiful flowers that bloomed😊
Wow, lovely twins, already have their chair in the dinning table with older siblings. love seeing both slowly learning, and not anymore on the high cahir
Bri~ your garden is the best I’ve seen for a first year! Absolutely beautiful and bountiful! Must have been all that love you, the kiddos and your beautiful community put into the soil…you did something to surely be proud of! Blessings ❤🙏
Bri, I wanted you to know after watching you last video although comments were OFF that I am praying for you and Arthur and your family. I have been from the beginning!! Praying from the start and without ceasing!! Shalom
I though I would share a UA-cam channel with you called Heavenly Minded Home. I think you would enjoy it Bri. It's about high school sweethearts raising their for amazing kiddos while living by faith and serving in Ministry, homeschooling and their minimalist approach, and they Vlog there day to day lives. Giving glory to God for all of it.
Any amount you can get from your garden is worth the work. Its one less chemical laiden food for your familys meal. The kids seemed to have fun harvesting & helping process the bounty. Truely and Royale seem to like the banana chips. Freeze dried is only 2nd best from fresh. So its great for them.
The twins are growing so much. I mean, really all of your children have grown a load over the years. I never thought to cut off the end before chucking!! So brilliant. Ew, those worms. Fun stuff... Glad the twins enjoyed their snack.
Bri, you bring so much joy to my heart when I watch your videos. It is too bad more parents can’t be More relaxed like you are with your children and not only involving them in so much of what you were doing whether it’s cooking or cleaning or gardening, but stopping what you’re doing and just sit down and love on them or hold them because they want to be healed or shearing a little banana, freeze dry snack because they want to share it with you… You are truly a great example of what parenthood should look like. I was what I thought was a good spirit, but when I watch your videos, I realize I was way too uptight trying to do what I thought. My mother thought I should do in society thought I should do. The closest thing I did do for my children that I got judge for was some days I just pulled him out of school and we had what was our fun day or a picnic day and we just distressed and decomposed because we were going through a divorce and we pack a picnic lunch and we go to the zoo or we drive to someplace we want to go see and we just spend time together and maybe we would go wash the combine to cut the wheat harvest or is it a local tourist place but the zoo was a Favorite for sure. We also grew a garden, and each of the children has their own row of beans, potatoes, and then we all work together to have Sweet corn & tomatoes both big ones and little grape size did they could just picked off the vine and eat whenever they wanted. I also taught them about the importance of pulling weeds and using a hole and they all had their own tools. The part that was really hard for me was when my children wanted to bring a snake to me or an earthworm because I hated both of them lol, I admire you also Bri because you allowed younger children to help cut things up with a knife and I don’t know that I did that with my children, but I definitely did that with my two grandchildren that I help my son raise when the mother moved out of the home! To this day, they like to come to see me and cook together or do art projects together. It has been very hard this last year when they moved out of the state to try to find them selves and now they are both back and your grandma and I can’t wait to do things with them!! I also like it that you were thinking about freeze drying complete meals and that it’s safe if you have fat or lard in the meal… there has to be a way because I know you can buy them online. I love how you have taught your children to sing Grace together before you eat and the twins we’re definitely taking it all and trying to know what they should say and do…. Just adorable❣️🌈♥️❣️🌈♥️❤️🌈♥️❣️🌈❣️
Maybe you can source more corn from a local farmer? I love sweet farm/home grown corn during the middle of winter!!! I make chicken pot pie and it adds a level of yummyness when I put fresh freezer corn I preserved in the summer into the pot pie!!! We also add it to Potato soup, corn chowder..etc... it's just so worth it and so good!! I love shucking the corn as well!! I'm in awe when I see all the layers that are on the ears as well as the beautiful silk hair that is on there. I just learned yesterday (Im 58) that each strand of silk hair on the cob comes from each individual piece of corn!! How amazing is that!!! Lol. 😊❤✌️. I hope u don't feel that it was a waste of time to grow and preserve the corn from your garden!! I think u did great & any little bit of food you grow and feed to your children is such an accomplishment!!! I think your an amazing mom and gardener!! ❤❤❤ Thank you so much for sharing your video's, they've helped me A LOT!!!! 😊❤
You might want to look at getting one or two of those kitchen stools for kids (they are more like a step stool with fall protection). They are really helpful for kids that are trying to cook or be at the level of the counter, and need a step up. Those tall stools are really not the best because they tip easily. Great tip about the vegetable broth, I never thought about making it with leftovers.
Honestly, you’re amazing Bri!!! 🎉 It’s probably not easy for you to see because you’re simply being yourself, but you truly are! I don’t know how you do it all and with an amazing amount of patience and calmness. 💗
There are so many ways your "puny harvest" was and is an amazing blessing! Have you seen the latest for your Harvest Right? You can get the rack swapped out so you have 5 levels instead of the 4 and it is VERY easy to do! Keep up what you're doing and living your testimony, His blessings will surely flow. Much love to you all from Oregon
Put some mineral oil on the base of hair of the corn with syringe 1 to 2 times before they are ready to harvest. It should help to keep the worms off the corn. Just FYI. 😊💖
It is so good to see you doing well and your family being healthy and happy. I'm just curious as to how did you get that yard dug up in 4 your garden and when did you get the Harvest freeze dryer they're very costly I can't even afford one, tell me how you managed that I'd be interested to know
Those twins just want to a part of everything...and all your harvesters and kitchen helpers....you are truly blessed Bri. Thanks for starting my Sunday out with a smile ☺ ❤
I think she was just saying the corn was a waste of her time but not the overall garden experience. We all talk in the moment but you know she'll be right back out there again 😊
Those babies are absolutely adorable. I love how they are talking more. All your kids are so sweet and well behaved. They are so helpful to you. You're a good role model for them. (One of the things I make with peppers is pepper steak. We serve it over rice. If I can find my original recipe, I'll add it to the comments, if you're interested. I've been making it so long that I don't measure anything.)
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heav’nly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost! 2 Praise God the Father who’s the source; Praise God the Son who is the course; Praise God the Spirit who’s the flow; Praise God, our portion here below!
I don’t know if you’ll still be checking your comments as I’m watching this video two days after you posted(I was out of town haha!) anyhoo, I felt like I had to tell you that as a child I just loved stealing my moms frozen sliced green peppers from the chest freezer as an almost popsicle snack, so yummy but I actually couldn’t stand cooked green peppers. (Still don’t like cooking with green peppers actually). Just thought your kids mike like them that way too if they try it? Love and hugs from Vancouver Island BC Canada X❤X.
Oh what a glorious harvest of a variety of foods and wonderful time spent together! The supper, as well as what went into the freeze-dryer AND the food you've picked throughout the season really does add up. I have seen where one family kept a chalk board (or wipe-off board) with a list of each kind of produce that came out of the garden, and they would tally the weight of the harvest each time they brought something in. So, potatoes, corn, peppers, beans, melons, squashes - all of it is lovely (even if you sometimes have to deal with those icky little bugs).
Where do you get the lid for the stainless steel cup that you gave to the little one? I want to get those cups and we have a new little one coming soon that I’d love to plan for ❤️
Grace is so helpful with the little ones And she's so Gorgeous love that GIRLS. How big all your older kids got. Remember when they were all so small growing up so fast. Such loving caring kids you have Bri. 💋❤❤❤✌🤟🙏🙏🙏🙏
Thank you for this wonderful video. The experience and learning being accomplished in your home school is just right for your children. You are pretty relaxed with them and see all their behaviors as an opportunity to learn. My, I have seen so much of all sorts of growth of all kinds of knowledge in all of them as we go along. God bless all of you !
Love that you have all of your children involved, they learn so much ❤️. I believe the worms in corn are called corn borer. I have learned over the years is corn takes up so much room in the garden I find a good local farmer and buy it in bulk... I still have some in my garden for fresh eating
Hack from Nebraska - corn country. What I do when I am preparing it for a meal: Corn is so easy to accidently overcook, and it is so disappointing when it is tough and chewy, so I turn the pan off once it starts to boil and then throw the corn in. It heats through, and you can usually leave it in the water to stay warm until people are ready for seconds.
I have only tried corn a couple of times before we moved. I tried it again year & was successful…in general haha i knew you had to add something to the silks to keep worms out, but I prefer organic. So I researched & saw that you could use mineral oil. But all I had was olive oil. Figured I would give it a try. Filled an old medicine dropper with oil & kept it in garden. I’ve harvested 2 of my 3 rows so far & no worms. Something to consider for next year 😊
Bri I freeze the cut peppers on a sheet pan then bag it so the peppers don’t stick together and you can use one big bag and just pull out what you need. Hope you’ll try it.
Yes LOTS of lessons learned! Yep took more than an hour to cook that food, but look at the lessons learned by the children as well as you. I just love you guys and your channel. Sure wish I could come help you and spend some time with you guys. I love doing what you do in my own home although I am 66 and slowing down. I can still do some things and really enjoy it and thank God every time for allowing me to have the energy to do them. I have heart issues so bunches of times I don't feel well, but sure do have the want to!!!! You're doing soooo awesome Bri and I know sometimes you think you don't, but you're awesome and just glowing! Never have seen you soooo happy!!!!
Bri, Nice harvest! The worms on the corn is gross looking. I had to deal with them myself on all the ears we processed. To make life easier for myself, I just slathered the ears of corn in butter, salt, and pepper, and placed them in food saver bags. I didn't boil them before bagging, and freezing. Rhis way, I just boil the water, and throw the food saver bag of seasoned corn in the boiling water for 7 minutes, and serve.
I have a small plot in a community garden in a big city. It’s a lot of work and I put up as much as I can, but space limits how much we can grow. You’ve done an amazing job! And there’s more left.
Bri you always have this serious look on your face like I'm not doing good enough. Lady you are doing good enough, just keep your kids seeking God and you will have done very well.
Your zinnias are going’s great guns. The kids are a big help in the garden. Your garden did so well for a first year, it was great. I love the girls. They are such a help.
Good Morning 🌞s. Wilder's way was to hold His Face just right😂. Tah Dah Corn! Brighten did very well learning to slice today👍. He is always a great big brother❤. Nice to see you all . Enjoy your Harvest 😍. JO JO IN VT 💞
Your doing a remarkable job raising the kids all by yourself Bri.😊 Giving them responsibilities is going to teach them to be more independent when they grow up and on there own. Royal and Truly are getting so big to fast. Was so cute of them for wanting to be part of the harvest and prepping it as well. Little Royal was trying his best to eat that pepper was priceless .😅❤ May God continue to Bless you and your kiddos 🙏 ❤️
@@nancyfarkas3592 Bri stated that the kids gos and stays with him on weekends. Not sure if every or every other.
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Puny corn harvest because you used row crop spacing instead of planting corn in a 10×10 block. It's also why pollination wasn't 100%. Start this Fall to prepare your 10×10 block for next Spring... you want a ton of nutrients & fertility in that corn block, and now you have months to prepare (don't wait for Spring to work on soil).
First time ever it was puny and always did it this way. The problem was the soil. I am sure what you are saying is a legitimate method, I just don’t think that it is the only legitimate method. The 1 ear that didn’t pollinate was on the very end if the very first row.
Diced peppers go in Denver omelets with ham and onions. They go in chili. They go in Shrimp Creole. They go in salads. They go in anything Cajun as the sofrito and in most things Mexican. I have bags of them alone, bags of diced frozen onions and peppers, diced celery and onions too, even though the celery looks funny frozen It tastes good in soups and other dishes like stews. Some diced carrots frozen too for soups and stews. Also peas and carrots for the same.
Regarding the home schooling, I have a question you might be able to answer. I once heard that if we started kids in school at age seven, it would be better, because they could learn everything they would have learned in earlier years very quickly, and be at the same level by age eight. Do you think that could be true?
first year on new soil can be disappointing, but next year should be better! Carolyn at homesteading family freeze dries her chicken pot pie filling in the freeze dryer, pretty sure that video is accessible on her regular channel. how fun to have that new tool to help with preserving.
So on the corn when they start to tassel there is this stuff from hoss tools that they say is organic that you spray on the tops to eliminate the worms and I tried it for the first time a couple years ago and it works.
When I think about the value of my gardening efforts I try to look at it as cumulative. One harvest of one vegetable type is hard to justify but when you add together all the varieties it is well worth the effort 💕💕
I always look forward to your next video, Bri. I enjoy seeing what the kids are up to, and how you include them all with tasks, like collecting the vegetables from the garden, and prepping food. They are all so precious...gifts from God. Bless you and your family. ,,,Oh, and don't think any garden harvest is too small (and worth the effort?) Every little bit contributes to trimming your food bill AND just think what memories you are making for the children.
Peppers sliced with onions tomatoes smoked paprika salt and black pepper chopped garlic fried up together add shredded basil and add to pasta top woth grated parmesan cheese and serve
I can understand why it might have seemed like a waste of time. Yet! I saw children learning. And you know they are always watching and listening. And you gave lots of good information for all of us.
Have you seen Living Traditions latest videos? There is an upgrade for the freeze dryers. It will turn you 4 tray into a 5 tray. Love watching your videos. Learning about bugs in the corn is homeschooling at its finest.
Just love you guys! Warms my heart that you share your busy life with us and I love that you sing praises to the Lord and look to Him! Glad also that you are back to good health!
Green peppers enhance the flavor of any soup you put it in. You need to do a comparison. Make your vegetable soup without it. And make another with it. You’ll be amazed the difference in the flavor. Especially soup with beef in it. It’s wonderful. And I don’t care for peppers.
I dehydrate tomatoes that were blended in Nutribullet high speed and then dehydrated in cubes. They are great when making a meat loaf, soup, or spaghetti, etc.
I don't see anything there that is a waste of your time. Even from the POV that your children are constantly learning what home grown tastes like compared to store bought. Also. like you said, it prevents that disconnect that dinner takes whatever amount of time to get it on the table. It takes the time it took from seed to plate, and it's an appreciation that needs to be kept.
Great video. God bless all moms. You are an amazing multi tasker. I love to fry corn with peppers and onions. So yummy especially when it's all fresh!!
Like you always say, all food is a blessing. So even though you're disappointed, at least you got SOMETHING. Maybe consider putting out predator bugs next year. Have you ever seen a praying mantis nest hatch?! It's amazing!
There is a machine called a freeze dryer. You put food on a tray and put it in the freeze dryer and turn it on. The machine freezes the food and then dehydrates it. The freeze dried food will last years if stored correctly.
so great to see young ones actually in nature and seeing where their food comes from. There are actually adults who have no idea what a vegetable looks like in nature.
I always soak my veggies in salt water together bugs out works like a charm
It brings tears to my eyes watching your kids grow over the years with so much joy and love in them despite the transitional challenges. You are SO blessed, Bri! 💕
Wonderful family working together & lovingly helping each other! Thanks for sharing! Blessings to everyone 🤗💗🇨🇦
It was not a waste of your time. You are teaching your children how to preserve food. These are memories they will keep forever even if you only get a few bags for the freezer. I will never forget preparing garden foods for canning with my great grandmother. The joy was in sitting around the table and talking while prepping the veggies and fruit.
BRI, you did great at planting out your garden, now you are able to harvest your bounty. Well done to you and all the children. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🥰🥰🥰
The twins have brought joy to your older children, loved watching your son soothe his brother to sleep. Royal eating the green pepper right from the garden was so cool, just like an apple.
Loved seeing your beautiful flowers that bloomed😊
Wow, lovely twins, already have their chair in the dinning table with older siblings. love seeing both slowly learning, and not anymore on the high cahir
Bri~ your garden is the best I’ve seen for a first year! Absolutely beautiful and bountiful! Must have been all that love you, the kiddos and your beautiful community put into the soil…you did something to surely be proud of! Blessings ❤🙏
Bri, I wanted you to know after watching you last video although comments were OFF that I am praying for you and Arthur and your family. I have been from the beginning!! Praying from the start and without ceasing!! Shalom
I though I would share a UA-cam channel with you called Heavenly Minded Home. I think you would enjoy it Bri. It's about high school sweethearts raising their for amazing kiddos while living by faith and serving in Ministry, homeschooling and their minimalist approach, and they Vlog there day to day lives. Giving glory to God for all of it.
I love how you allow your children to be part of the learning to grow harvest and prepare the food this is true parenting
Any amount you can get from your garden is worth the work. Its one less chemical laiden food for your familys meal.
The kids seemed to have fun harvesting & helping process the bounty.
Truely and Royale seem to like the banana chips. Freeze dried is only 2nd best from fresh. So its great for them.
The twins are growing so much. I mean, really all of your children have grown a load over the years.
I never thought to cut off the end before chucking!! So brilliant. Ew, those worms. Fun stuff...
Glad the twins enjoyed their snack.
Bri, you bring so much joy to my heart when I watch your videos. It is too bad more parents can’t be More relaxed like you are with your children and not only involving them in so much of what you were doing whether it’s cooking or cleaning or gardening, but stopping what you’re doing and just sit down and love on them or hold them because they want to be healed or shearing a little banana, freeze dry snack because they want to share it with you… You are truly a great example of what parenthood should look like. I was what I thought was a good spirit, but when I watch your videos, I realize I was way too uptight trying to do what I thought. My mother thought I should do in society thought I should do. The closest thing I did do for my children that I got judge for was some days I just pulled him out of school and we had what was our fun day or a picnic day and we just distressed and decomposed because we were going through a divorce and we pack a picnic lunch and we go to the zoo or we drive to someplace we want to go see and we just spend time together and maybe we would go wash the combine to cut the wheat harvest or is it a local tourist place but the zoo was a Favorite for sure. We also grew a garden, and each of the children has their own row of beans, potatoes, and then we all work together to have Sweet corn & tomatoes both big ones and little grape size did they could just picked off the vine and eat whenever they wanted. I also taught them about the importance of pulling weeds and using a hole and they all had their own tools. The part that was really hard for me was when my children wanted to bring a snake to me or an earthworm because I hated both of them lol,
I admire you also Bri because you allowed younger children to help cut things up with a knife and I don’t know that I did that with my children, but I definitely did that with my two grandchildren that I help my son raise when the mother moved out of the home! To this day, they like to come to see me and cook together or do art projects together. It has been very hard this last year when they moved out of the state to try to find them selves and now they are both back and your grandma and I can’t wait to do things with them!! I also like it that you were thinking about freeze drying complete meals and that it’s safe if you have fat or lard in the meal… there has to be a way because I know you can buy them online.
I love how you have taught your children to sing Grace together before you eat and the twins we’re definitely taking it all and trying to know what they should say and do…. Just adorable❣️🌈♥️❣️🌈♥️❤️🌈♥️❣️🌈❣️
Maybe you can source more corn from a local farmer? I love sweet farm/home grown corn during the middle of winter!!! I make chicken pot pie and it adds a level of yummyness when I put fresh freezer corn I preserved in the summer into the pot pie!!! We also add it to Potato soup, corn chowder..etc... it's just so worth it and so good!! I love shucking the corn as well!! I'm in awe when I see all the layers that are on the ears as well as the beautiful silk hair that is on there. I just learned yesterday (Im 58) that each strand of silk hair on the cob comes from each individual piece of corn!! How amazing is that!!! Lol. 😊❤✌️. I hope u don't feel that it was a waste of time to grow and preserve the corn from your garden!! I think u did great & any little bit of food you grow and feed to your children is such an accomplishment!!! I think your an amazing mom and gardener!! ❤❤❤ Thank you so much for sharing your video's, they've helped me A LOT!!!! 😊❤
You might want to look at getting one or two of those kitchen stools for kids (they are more like a step stool with fall protection). They are really helpful for kids that are trying to cook or be at the level of the counter, and need a step up. Those tall stools are really not the best because they tip easily. Great tip about the vegetable broth, I never thought about making it with leftovers.
Honestly, you’re amazing Bri!!! 🎉 It’s probably not easy for you to see because you’re simply being yourself, but you truly are! I don’t know how you do it all and with an amazing amount of patience and calmness. 💗
Bri I read atop the other day to put olive oil on the silks of the corn after the develop to prevent the corn worms.
There are so many ways your "puny harvest" was and is an amazing blessing! Have you seen the latest for your Harvest Right? You can get the rack swapped out so you have 5 levels instead of the 4 and it is VERY easy to do! Keep up what you're doing and living your testimony, His blessings will surely flow. Much love to you all from Oregon
Looks healthy and delicious 😋 enjoy god blessed you all ❤️❤️❤️💙💙💙💙🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Dinner can wait, enjoy snack time with the twins
Put some mineral oil on the base of hair of the corn with syringe 1 to 2 times before they are ready to harvest. It should help to keep the worms off the corn. Just FYI.
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I came here to say this. Putting the oil in a squeeze bottle like an empty ketchup bottle, makes an easier applicator than a syringe.
Bri, watch “Retired at 40” for freeze dryer recipes. He does meals all the time. Even has a cookbook. Blessings
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These two have grown up so much,, how long has it been.
Freeze dry for meat loaf or to add to potatoes
check for baby corn husks those will have the mini corn used for asian recipes
It is so good to see you doing well and your family being healthy and happy. I'm just curious as to how did you get that yard dug up in 4 your garden and when did you get the Harvest freeze dryer they're very costly I can't even afford one, tell me how you managed that I'd be interested to know
Those twins just want to a part of everything...and all your harvesters and kitchen helpers....you are truly blessed Bri. Thanks for starting my Sunday out with a smile ☺ ❤
Frozen corn on cobs really taste like cob. We prefer to take the extra step to cut it off.
Next year dip, your corn, silk in oil that will keep the worms away
Never a waste of time. Children have memories of being in garden with family. Lots of lessons learned.
absolutely!!
I think she was just saying the corn was a waste of her time but not the overall garden experience. We all talk in the moment but you know she'll be right back out there again 😊
Those babies are absolutely adorable. I love how they are talking more. All your kids are so sweet and well behaved. They are so helpful to you. You're a good role model for them. (One of the things I make with peppers is pepper steak. We serve it over rice. If I can find my original recipe, I'll add it to the comments, if you're interested. I've been making it so long that I don't measure anything.)
I use the peppers with onions, stir fry and use on steaks, pizza, etc. Oh and when I make gumbo.
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heav’nly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost!
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Praise God the Father who’s the source;
Praise God the Son who is the course;
Praise God the Spirit who’s the flow;
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I don’t know if you’ll still be checking your comments as I’m watching this video two days after you posted(I was out of town haha!) anyhoo, I felt like I had to tell you that as a child I just loved stealing my moms frozen sliced green peppers from the chest freezer as an almost popsicle snack, so yummy but I actually couldn’t stand cooked green peppers. (Still don’t like cooking with green peppers actually). Just thought your kids mike like them that way too if they try it? Love and hugs from Vancouver Island BC Canada X❤X.
How is Arthur doing?
Oh what a glorious harvest of a variety of foods and wonderful time spent together! The supper, as well as what went into the freeze-dryer AND the food you've picked throughout the season really does add up. I have seen where one family kept a chalk board (or wipe-off board) with a list of each kind of produce that came out of the garden, and they would tally the weight of the harvest each time they brought something in. So, potatoes, corn, peppers, beans, melons, squashes - all of it is lovely (even if you sometimes have to deal with those icky little bugs).
Where do you get the lid for the stainless steel cup that you gave to the little one? I want to get those cups and we have a new little one coming soon that I’d love to plan for ❤️
I watched the video cause I thought you had ended up with the wonderful corn fungus huitaloche!
Grace is so helpful with the little ones And she's so Gorgeous love that GIRLS. How big all your older kids got. Remember when they were all so small growing up so fast. Such loving caring kids you have Bri. 💋❤❤❤✌🤟🙏🙏🙏🙏
Thank you for this wonderful video. The experience and learning being accomplished in your home school is just right for your children. You are pretty relaxed with them and see all their behaviors as an opportunity to learn. My, I have seen so much of all sorts of growth of all kinds of knowledge in all of them as we go along. God bless all of you !
Love that you have all of your children involved, they learn so much ❤️. I believe the worms in corn are called corn borer. I have learned over the years is corn takes up so much room in the garden I find a good local farmer and buy it in bulk... I still have some in my garden for fresh eating
Hack from Nebraska - corn country. What I do when I am preparing it for a meal: Corn is so easy to accidently overcook, and it is so disappointing when it is tough and chewy, so I turn the pan off once it starts to boil and then throw the corn in. It heats through, and you can usually leave it in the water to stay warm until people are ready for seconds.
I have only tried corn a couple of times before we moved. I tried it again year & was successful…in general haha i knew you had to add something to the silks to keep worms out, but I prefer organic. So I researched & saw that you could use mineral oil. But all I had was olive oil. Figured I would give it a try. Filled an old medicine dropper with oil & kept it in garden. I’ve harvested 2 of my 3 rows so far & no worms. Something to consider for next year 😊
My D-I-L freeze dried hamburger goulosh to take backpacking, they said it was perfect.
Bri I freeze the cut peppers on a sheet pan then bag it so the peppers don’t stick together and you can use one big bag and just pull out what you need. Hope you’ll try it.
Yes LOTS of lessons learned! Yep took more than an hour to cook that food, but look at the lessons learned by the children as well as you. I just love you guys and your channel. Sure wish I could come help you and spend some time with you guys. I love doing what you do in my own home although I am 66 and slowing down. I can still do some things and really enjoy it and thank God every time for allowing me to have the energy to do them. I have heart issues so bunches of times I don't feel well, but sure do have the want to!!!! You're doing soooo awesome Bri and I know sometimes you think you don't, but you're awesome and just glowing! Never have seen you soooo happy!!!!
Bri, Nice harvest! The worms on the corn is gross looking. I had to deal with them myself on all the ears we processed. To make life easier for myself, I just slathered the ears of corn in butter, salt, and pepper, and placed them in food saver bags. I didn't boil them before bagging, and freezing. Rhis way, I just boil the water, and throw the food saver bag of seasoned corn in the boiling water for 7 minutes, and serve.
I love watching the kids in the garden! Long Beans look amazing, corn... ❤
I have a small plot in a community garden in a big city. It’s a lot of work and I put up as much as I can, but space limits how much we can grow. You’ve done an amazing job! And there’s more left.
Bri you always have this serious look on your face like I'm not doing good enough. Lady you are doing good enough, just keep your kids seeking God and you will have done very well.
Your zinnias are going’s great guns. The kids are a big help in the garden. Your garden did so well for a first year, it was great. I love the girls. They are such a help.
Good Morning 🌞s.
Wilder's way was to hold His Face just right😂. Tah Dah Corn!
Brighten did very well learning to slice today👍.
He is always a great big brother❤.
Nice to see you all .
Enjoy your Harvest 😍.
JO JO IN VT 💞
Your doing a remarkable job raising the kids all by yourself Bri.😊
Giving them responsibilities is going to teach them to be more independent when they grow up and on there own.
Royal and Truly are getting so big to fast. Was so cute of them for wanting to be part of the harvest and prepping it as well. Little Royal was trying his best to eat that pepper was priceless .😅❤
May God continue to Bless you and your kiddos 🙏 ❤️
Is dad not involved at all? I haven’t watched from the beginning so I’m confused.
@@nancyfarkas3592 Bri stated that the kids gos and stays with him on weekends. Not sure if every or every other.
Puny corn harvest because you used row crop spacing instead of planting corn in a 10×10 block. It's also why pollination wasn't 100%. Start this Fall to prepare your 10×10 block for next Spring... you want a ton of nutrients & fertility in that corn block, and now you have months to prepare (don't wait for Spring to work on soil).
First time ever it was puny and always did it this way. The problem was the soil. I am sure what you are saying is a legitimate method, I just don’t think that it is the only legitimate method. The 1 ear that didn’t pollinate was on the very end if the very first row.
We are so lucky we do not get worms in our corn or worms on our tomatoes in the uk
Diced peppers go in Denver omelets with ham and onions. They go in chili. They go in Shrimp Creole. They go in salads. They go in anything Cajun as the sofrito and in most things Mexican. I have bags of them alone, bags of diced frozen onions and peppers, diced celery and onions too, even though the celery looks funny frozen It tastes good in soups and other dishes like stews. Some diced carrots frozen too for soups and stews. Also peas and carrots for the same.
If you have chicken you can feed them
Regarding the home schooling, I have a question you might be able to answer. I once heard that if we started kids in school at age seven, it would be better, because they could learn everything they would have learned in earlier years very quickly, and be at the same level by age eight. Do you think that could be true?
first year on new soil can be disappointing, but next year should be better! Carolyn at homesteading family freeze dries her chicken pot pie filling in the freeze dryer, pretty sure that video is accessible on her regular channel. how fun to have that new tool to help with preserving.
So on the corn when they start to tassel there is this stuff from hoss tools that they say is organic that you spray on the tops to eliminate the worms and I tried it for the first time a couple years ago and it works.
When I think about the value of my gardening efforts I try to look at it as cumulative. One harvest of one vegetable type is hard to justify but when you add together all the varieties it is well worth the effort 💕💕
Dry it out and make pop corn.
Your kids are delightful! Your such a good mom. Peace!
I always look forward to your next video, Bri. I enjoy seeing what the kids are up to, and how you include them all with tasks, like collecting the vegetables from the garden, and prepping food. They are all so precious...gifts from God. Bless you and your family. ,,,Oh, and don't think any garden harvest is too small (and worth the effort?) Every little bit contributes to trimming your food bill AND just think what memories you are making for the children.
Peppers sliced with onions tomatoes smoked paprika salt and black pepper chopped garlic fried up together add shredded basil and add to pasta top woth grated parmesan cheese and serve
I can understand why it might have seemed like a waste of time. Yet! I saw children learning. And you know they are always watching and listening. And you gave lots of good information for all of us.
We have never blanched our corn. Think about not having to blanch!
I have heard that and am considering trying it if I can find a farmer to get some sweet corn from.
Have you seen Living Traditions latest videos? There is an upgrade for the freeze dryers. It will turn you 4 tray into a 5 tray. Love watching your videos. Learning about bugs in the corn is homeschooling at its finest.
Debbie here,,,,,can you show us how to use the foods you have freezed dried? How do you reconstitute? Thanks Bri,,🐝
Just love you guys! Warms my heart that you share your busy life with us and I love that you sing praises to the Lord and look to Him! Glad also that you are back to good health!
$4 a pepper!!?!? Woweeee American prices are so different to the UK! Love ya Bri and fam xx
We've been gathering okra . And pumpkins but my zucchini got over rained on for awhile and they aren't happy still.
This was just your first garden on this property. You will get a bigger n bigger harvest every year ya know sister ❤🎉😊
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Green peppers enhance the flavor of any soup you put it in. You need to do a comparison. Make your vegetable soup without it. And make another with it. You’ll be amazed the difference in the flavor. Especially soup with beef in it. It’s wonderful. And I don’t care for peppers.
I freeze dry all my access soups..Also bone broth is excellent to freeze dry to make instant soups. Thank you always for sharing your life with us..
I dehydrate tomatoes that were blended in Nutribullet high speed and then dehydrated in cubes. They are great when making a meat loaf, soup, or spaghetti, etc.
I don't see anything there that is a waste of your time. Even from the POV that your children are constantly learning what home grown tastes like compared to store bought. Also. like you said, it prevents that disconnect that dinner takes whatever amount of time to get it on the table. It takes the time it took from seed to plate, and it's an appreciation that needs to be kept.
it's great lessons of how to grow your own food full of health.
@@brachashighhopeshomestead226 Absolutely!
Those little ones so adorable. Bri you're so lucky to have such great kids, who love to help you. Great little Helpers. 💪 😊🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰💋💋❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤✌✌✌🤟🤟🤟🤟🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
I used Math seeds and Reading Eggs with my grandbaby and we loved it. She now uses other programs and we make up other things to help her more .
Great video. God bless all moms. You are an amazing multi tasker. I love to fry corn with peppers and onions. So yummy especially when it's all fresh!!
love your beautiful family!! ❤Have a blessed week!
Amazing how you all used to fit in your old house/kit hen.❤❤
The twins are getting so big...well actually all the kids are getting so grown....❤😊🎉
LOVE these home videos! Your 'ohana is absolutely precious! Mahalo~
Like you always say, all food is a blessing. So even though you're disappointed, at least you got SOMETHING. Maybe consider putting out predator bugs next year. Have you ever seen a praying mantis nest hatch?! It's amazing!
How do you freeze dry?
There is a machine called a freeze dryer. You put food on a tray and put it in the freeze dryer and turn it on. The machine freezes the food and then dehydrates it. The freeze dried food will last years if stored correctly.
Lauren on This Alaska Life's channel has been freeze drying whole meals for them to use on hunting trips and camping trips. She has had success!
Peppers are great for fajitas. I just froze heaps with onion in single meal portion bags
My dad said ,if a worm won't eat it , neither should you.
Just wondering if you have plans to extend harvest by using that wonderful greenhouse?
Great puckings from your garden!!! 🍅 🌽
Great to see you all together again! I love how well your kiddos help you out! Even the twins, lol!🙂💜
Love, love watching you share your family and 'adventures' of your everyday lives! Beautiful children!!🙏💛🙏💚
Add a teaspoon or two of salt to the water…this helps it to come to a boil faster. 💧 🧂 🌽
It is so wonderful to see your beautiful and sincere smile. I
m happy for you luv.
Growing food, growing kids, growing knowledge, and an iced coffee! Sounds like a productive day! ☺
so great to see young ones actually in nature and seeing where their food comes from. There are actually adults who have no idea what a vegetable looks like in nature.
Lovely family, great kids Bri❤️🙏🏽
You can freeze dry the corn!! They are very good this way!!
Bri you are doing an awesome job just keep glorifying Jesus 🥰!!!!