Garden Season 2023 Has Officially Started!
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- Опубліковано 18 вер 2024
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When burning the holes, take a spray bottle of water with you and spritz the hole to cool it and stop the burning.
Or use a box cutter instead of melting chemicals into the organic compost and soil she supposedly researched so hard to source 🤦♀️I'm rooting for Becky but some of these choices go against her end goal of a healthy harvest free of chems.
The burner seals the fabric and prevents fraying
@@susanrobinson6485 we know that. But plastic drips chemicals (into the soil) as it burns.
@@tibbs4000 🤦🏼♀️ Several people that I watch their channels do the same thing. They all farm Organic. It must not be as bad as you say. Just saying.
@@kathysultzbaugh3858 they are not authentically organic in my opinion.
Your Father is so awesome--.with every bite of potato, onion etc. there will be that connection of the two of you working together. Those hours you spent gardening with your Dad will become such precious memories....
I love to see you and your dad working together. You have wonderful parents! ❤
You are planting a huge garden. Looks wonderful. Thank you Dad for helping our girl.❤
Have you considered numbering your garden beds to help you keep track of what bed you put your vegetables and fruits in?
That’s what I do❤️it is so helpful for keeping track.
What do you do with so much food?
good idea but Becky isn't fan of labels. lol
Would be even better to name the beds funky names or after people
@@jandeshon8264 she shares with family and friends and she also preserves a lot.
Its just beautiful to see how happy your dad gets to help you.He’s such a hard worker,mainly I think he also loves the fresh air and see great results. Love when your parents are around.❤
Agree with you but think main reason is he loves his daughter
FYI if you have strawberry plants you can plant onions in between your strawberry rows the bugs that like your strawberries hate onions so... no bugs after your strawberries 😊 hugs
And the onions deter critters from eating the strawberries because they don't like the smell of the onions.
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A win, win, for the grower 😊❤❣🙆♀️
That's a tip this old gardener hadn't heard before thanks so much. 65 is not too old to still learn🙃
Permaculture!!! For the win…
Becky, what a privilege to garden with your father. Happy mothers day. Kind regards Rustenburg South Africa
Hi neighbour! Namibia here
Isnt Becky's Dad wonderful? Another South African here...this time from Cape Town! ❤
Another South African here....from Gauteng and I love watching Becky
Also from South Africa Gauteng Centurion,love watching Becky
Also from South Africa, Benoni 🤗
Your father is being so gentle and careful planting the onions. He’s a gem! My dad loved to garden and his favorite were hot peppers, green onions, and tomatoes. Miss him dearly.
Your dad is so adorable. Just pops up to the camera to say hi to us so intentionally. He's a gem! Heck, you and your whole family are gems!!! 💎💎💎🩵🩵🩵
Great work Becky. On a side note chitting potatoes refers to the process of sprouting potatoes ie growing the eyes and not the cutting of the potatoes.
Watching you and your Dad work in the garden together warms my heart ❤️. I can't wait to see your garden at its peak! I hope you & all the Mom's in this community have a blessed Mother's Day Sunday.
Hey Becky love your videos! Chitting potatoes is actually just a process of allowing them to grow their eyes out and start to let the leaves grow before you plant them.
Just a tip Becky , I’ve done something similar , you just have to be careful not to spill too much soil on top of fabric as weed seeds soon find any bit of spilled soil and can very soon take root and put the roots through the fabric . I’m so excited for you, too cold in the uk to put my plants out yet for another couple of weeks ❤
Been noticing how cool it is over there (watching plot 37). Started my orange hat tomatoes indoors very early. They have been in the green stalks about three weeks. Picked my first cocktail tomato today, strawberries for a week and snap peas for about two weeks.
@@dlsdyer9071 wow , lucky you. It’s been a very cold wet spring here.
@@gayehorwood7964 hoping that the wet spring will make for a great summer harvest!
So excited for your progress! Just a tip, when you’re planting with landscape fabric, make sure it’s super clean and you don’t get too much soil on top of the fabric.- seeds will find the dirt, and grow roots through the fabric. It happened to me!! Love seeing you and your dad bond. Happy Mother’s Day!!
I'm so happy for you that you finally have GREEN in the garden!! Love seeing you and your parents together. Cherish them. I miss mine daily.
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY EVERYONE
i know you like to be frugal. The point of chitting potatoes is that you can buy fewer potatoes and by chitting them, you grow many, many more. I bought 8 russets. Cut each based on it having a number of eyes and planted. Versus planting one whole potat. Doing that, I planted 16 seed potatoes.This method yields more plants and so more potatoes at less upfront cost.
Lazy Saturday evening in Hungary. And a new video from Becky that’s perfect
We also use landscape fabric in our raised beds. Withs mixed results
Wow thank God for your dad . It would take you for ever if you were doing that alone . Your dad is so sweet . ❤️🌶️🥒🥬🥦🫛🫑🌽🥕🧄
Sarah and Kevin at Living Traditions Homestead use this weed block fabric on their in-ground garden. There is no reason it won't work for raised beds. Put a heavy layer of straw on the onions. It will block the weeds.
Yep..I think she’ll realize the importance of that fabric since she’s the only one caring for all those beds. She said it was overwhelming with the old beds…can you imagine all these beds!!???
Hi sweetheart. 😊. Chitting is when the eyes on the potatoes grow sprouts. It’s not cutting the potatoes 🥔. I just wanted to let you know. Love ya little sister 😊❤
Your dad is the best! So nice of him to help you. Y’all got so much done!! One day baby boy will be out there helping you too!❤
All the garden needed for weed management is a layer of mulch or garden straw. Which is organic which I thought was what you wanted. I go to a lot of trouble to keep chemicals out of my garden soil. I would never melt plastic over it.
Just a thought I would plant in the closer beds frequently used and early ripened; lettuce, onions tomatoes, peas, cucumbers. I would plant later ripened veg like cabbages down by the pumpkin and potatoes.
Becky in Australia we put weed barrier in our raised beds all the time- just run some drip irrigation underneath it to make watering easier in future * hugs*
Becky, I use landscape fabric. I make an “x” in the fabric with a knife. You can make the opening larger if you need. Once you plant your goodies, you can move the cut out sides closer to the plant. Makes less space for seeds to flutter in and the weeds.
I prefer to use straw as it also feeds the soil etc ..Your garden looks amazing no matter what you chose for weed control .. It's going to be amazing when everything takes and begins growing! Great Job!
While I am also naturally not a planner, if you look at companion planting I think you will find that you can use the attributes of different plants to benefit those around them. For example, one of the most commonly known ways of doing this is planting marigolds with your tomates. The marigolds are a natural repellent for bugs and help keep your tomatoes from being eaten. Dill planted with cabbage does a similar thing, cilantro and potatoes. Since you are planting so many things anyway it might be something to look into as a natural way of cutting down on garden pests.
Your dad seems like the sweetest man... your relationship looks so wonderful and fulfilling. I love when you have your parents in your vlogs it is so uplifting to see happy families doing things they enjoy together!
Your father is amazing and meticulous gardener. Every daughter needs a father just like yours. Actually both of your parents are phenomenal it's so wonderful to see.
Happy Mother's Day to you and your Mother
Just a gee whiz: I chit my potatoes because I can get 60 potato plants from 4 potatoes. I also put a Tbsp of bone meal in the bottom of my potato holes before I put the potatoes in because it boosts root growth, and I cover them with a cup of composted manure before I bury them over. Also, I plant my onions (also with bone meal in each hole) around my potatoes, they like growing together! The onions keep bugs from eating my potato foliage.
If you can get 60 potatoes from 4, you are a smart and efficient gardener. Why spend more money if you don't have to.
such a blessing having your dad help you out,that looked like a labour and a half, but you can thank him when the harvest comes in...its coming along great xxx
Thank you Becky’s Dad for helping. Becky, I am so proud for you. This year’s garden is going to be phenomenal Looking so forward tp planting out with you.
The microplastics and fumes means i’m never going to willingly bring in pollutant to my garden. Plus weeds end up coming up in the holes or rooting as the plastic gets dirt or deteriorated. Real pl1’t based mulch is the way to go
Plus I heard landscape fabric doesn't really work very well and ends up being more work than help. We're using broken-down cardboard boxes everywhere with just spaces for our plants coming up. My dad does this for weed control and suggested I try it so we are this year. Plus it's natural which I really like!!
I know many others have said this, but what an amazing father you have. He’s such a gem, as well as your mom. Such lovely people. You’re blessed. Garden is looking beautiful!
Chitting potatoes is actually just what it is called when they start to sprout the eyes. not when you cut them. cutting them is just the most cost efficient way to plant potatoes it has nothing to do with space or anything like that.
Exactly! You can plant a whole potato if it's the size of a golf ball or smaller. Larger ones will result in massive plants that struggle to produce good sized tubers. So cut larger ones up into several pieces first. I’ve personally never seen them planted whole - the original potato just rots in the ground so it’s better to get more plants for a larger harvest!
becky with all new soil and compost, you are doing the right thing by using that fabric because all that you need to spend hours pulling weeds and relax it be a great garden for you
I absolutely love seeing you planting potatoes with your Dad at the new garden. Both of your parents are so wonderful. I love to see families creating memories together. You are probably the most cheerful gardeners while in the heart of tough work. It is so uplifting to watch. Happy Gardening!! 💓🌷 and HAPPY MOTHER’S Day!
I just wanted to say ,it is such a great joy too watch you harvest your crops ,been watching your harvest video's for Mother's Day,it brings me such joy😊🌹♥️ Happy Mother's Day Becky💐
I think with raised beds it would be easier to plant without fabric and cover with black plastic after harvest or a few weeks before you plan on planting to kill what weed seeds are in the beds. Love that your dad comes to help❤️
You look like a true farmer and gardener Becky! Nice to get out in the sunshine and dirt! Your parents are great, so nice your Dad is helping you!
You give me the confidence and motivation to be out starting my garden beds! Thanks for being you Becky!
I absolutely love how ur dad just loves to tag along with u in ur garden journey your parents are amazing and u have the most beautiful family ever I’m so happy for you I can’t wait for all ur new videos been following you for a while now on here and Facebook
I just finished planting Bell Peppers, Red and Yellow Onions...all in buckets. They did great last year, so im hoping for same this year. The temperature still goes low at night..low to mid 40's at night. No problem, i just pick them up and bring in my home!
You will love the effort you put in with the fabric. Next year, you won’t have to cut again, just label the cloth when you roll it up and put away. Next year, roll it out and start planting! Theirs always effort at first, but next year…easy…..
I really think you will love the wf on the raised beds! Always looks neat and tidy! Get a drill and drill out your dirt for the plants next time.
Just love to see both you and your Dad gardening together,the joy on his face at the end was priceless. Happy Mother’s Day BECKY! The first one is special,remember every moment of it.
Your dad is great!!! He reminds me of my husband. They are both so happy when they are busy and accomplishing something!! And don’t forget handsome as well!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!!
Beautiful raised beds! Your walking paths are great! Just a great set up Becky😊your Dad is awesome great yall help each other in your Family I love that❤
I’m glad I’m not the only one covered with soil when I’m gardening. Always something on my face and various other places. Had to jump straight in the shower yesterday. I love watching a garden journey as well as your cooking the fruits of your labor.
I'm building my Birdies beds tomorrow so excited! I started all my tomato plants and pepper plants from seed. Unfortunately, not all them survived that happens you live and learn some. Becky I love your channel and your dad's channel.
Can you please post the link to her dad's channel?
What a blessing to have a dad like that!
Now I have to go buy some onions for my garden.
It’s going to be a busy garden Year for you this year, you have such a bigger space to plant in, and I know it’s going to be a beautiful garden this year.
GreaT planting... wonderfuul visiting. 🤗
Am most Gladdened to see your Dad... We appreciate his smiles and always helping. Sweet parents. Hugs to all, prayerfully. 💖🥳🙌🏼
Your Dad is a super good Daddy, doing that much work for his little girl. He gets Dad of the Year award!
Enjoy watching you an an dad in the garden an reminds me of me an my grandfather who passed on two years ago ... your dad is just so sweet happy mother's day to you an your mom all the way from Cape town South Africa
I have had fabric on my raised beds forever and I love it I put it on about 5 years ago and it's still going good I think it stays nicer on the beds rather on the ground
My parents have a kitchen garden. My dad asked for his b'day pressie from me was helping him. he is 79. I have had so much fun xxx
Your dad is such a rockstar!!!!! You’re truly blessed to have him.
Looking great. Have a Happy Mother's Day to you, your mom, mother -in-law and the other mothers in your family.
Happy Mother's Day to all you moms.
So awesome seeing you and your father working out there and doing so much for yourself. I love the idea of you putting down the landscape fabric. Happy Mother's Day to you and to your mom and your sister's who are also mothers. In fact to all the viewers here who are also mom's Happy Mother's Day. Even if you're just a mom to pets, Happy Mother's Day, you all count also. Love ya Becky!
This is so cool that your Dad is helping you, love watching you two together... Love your beds
Love your channel, Becky (another Becky here!) May I sugges using an Exacto knife vs. a torch to cut an "X" into the fabric big enough to fit roots through (generally 3" slits). Hope you'll give it a try ~ Bless your Dad for his help in your Exciting 2023 Garden! You're both a breath of Fresh Air and Very Inspirational~
You have the kind of Dad I always wished I had. Your Mom reminds me of mine...wish mine was here to share gardening stuff with...she would have loved it. Unfortunately, I didn't get into it until I started watching you and Rachel from 1870's Homestead. But I'm having a blast learning so much!! How lucky you are in your life Becky...it's so wonderful to see how much you appreciate it. I wish you a most successful first gardening season in your new homestead. You certainly deserve it!!!!!
Make sure you cover the landscape cloth with mulch because it gets hot and can cook your plants.
I've been using landscape fabric in my raised beds for about 6 years now and wow it's saved a lot of weeding over the years. This year I have become disabled and there is no way I could garden if I had to pull up all those weeds. With the fabric being black it also means that it warms the beds up a bit faster in the spring which is a blessing as I live in Northern Ontario, Canada and we have a very short growing season.
It's great to see 2023 garden being planted. You are Josh are both truly blessed with such kind loving parents ❤
I wish I could show my happy dance that the 2023 garden season has started :)
Dad is a star for helping you lovely, he is a hard worker and he loves what he does which is a win-win it looks so nice and the progression you have both made is fantastic. it is always fab to see your parents too. great job guys. xxx
Happy Mother’s Day Becky! ❤ I love seeing you work with your parents, they’re both so positive and helpful. And all of you are so comfortable with the camera, you bring us into your life. With role models like that, you’re bound to be a fantastic mother. The garden is looking great already. So interested to see how your growing season progresses this first year in your new garden.
Hats off to your awesome dad! I love you and your family!❤
What's also nice to use is the auger that you attach to the drill to dig your holes when using landscape fabric
Love to see this all coming to fruition. You have an amazing dad. Great job you two!
Happy Mother's Day Becky and all the Moms in your family. Thanks Dad for helping!
Becky go see Living Traditions Homestead. They started using the fabric years ago and it’s brilliant. They use a little blow torch like you did for the frayed edge, they use it to make holes for planting. Brilliant stuff. And you have the BEST parents xx
Instead of the trenching shovel, get a post hole digger and cut the handles down to ~18-24” for digging deeper holes in the raised beds. Perfect size hole for potatoes, transplanting tomatoes and peppers.
How awesome it is to see your dad helping you! Your garden has a good start now. Before long you will be harvesting the fruits of your labor.
A lot accomplished and when its all done you can say you did it with a little help from Dad. Thanks Dad!
Where is baby acre? I know you don’t show him but we like to know that he is around. You must have some great babysitters. You are very fortunate.
14:22 For future reference, maybe have a spray bottle of water with you & spray the plastic right after you’re done burning it???
I love that you and your dad hang out in the garden together! 💙💜 My dad was my best side kick too, and I miss him every day. Blessings to your wonderful family!
The best year i ever had for onions was using black plastic. They got huge! I think the plastic not only suppressed weeds but held moisture and funneled rain to the holes where the onions were. I think the ground cover is a great idea!
Looks awesome! You all doin great work together! What a treasure to be able to do that project with your Dad, who is totally cute, btw! Blessings and blessings on you guys!
You have the nicest Dad. I did too. He's been gone 40 years. Seems like yesterday. I miss him. Congrats on all the progress. Did you figure out how to water them? Best wishes! 💕
That is fantastic that your dad was able to help and you got double the work done. Great team work.
I love that you don't even care that you have dirt on your face. Most people need their hair and make-up done... love it keep on being you. Fabulous
I absolutely love your gardening videos Becky ❤ Just a note chitting potatoes means leaving them in a warm sunny spot inside, so for me on my window sill until the eyes grow a bit before planting out. I'm looking forward to see how the landscape fabric works out for you Have a great weekend Xx
Love your dad!!! Such a great helper!!
Wow...amazing planting day...hi dad...girl u r so lucky to have such wonderful parents 💓💕💖💗💟💞
So fun! My grandfather was a potato and onion farmer for his whole adult life. He grew pumpkins, too. Great job! I love that you don’t have a plan. Where’s the fun and learning in a precise plan? Curiosity is half the fun!
I know someone who covers her raised beds. Homestead Heart here on UA-cam. I think it’s a great idea for people without a lot of manpower to cover a large amount of space. That time can be spent walking through and looking over your plants for pests instead of digging up weeds.
I watched on "Bri from Scratch", to plant potatoes in a ditch and then it is easier to hill up. I love anything that makes it all easier. I agree, I too love to harvest potatoes !
Hi Becky! There is a round iron that melts the fabric in perfect little round holes!
A spray bottle with ice water. A quick spray to stop the burning.
I’m excited to see how this garden evolves in the next few months 🤗
I am using the No Till Gardening method in my raised beds and so far very happy with the results I have had. No weeds and less work for me. My beds are thigh high and when filled I used the lasagna method or hugelkulture method. And my beds have many worms and life in the soil it is amazing. At the end of each season I put fresh compost and cow manure sprinkled with blood and bone fertiliser, plant the new crop and put a covering of lucerne mulch over. And away we go, although I am in Australia and lucky to grow each season. Happy first Mothers Day Becky.
Might be able to use a mix of water and peroxide on the slimy onions to stop more mold then rinse and plant. Peroxide in water is used to prevent mold on microgreens.
Bravo!! So excited and happy for you and Josh. I cannot believe how gorgeous your back yard is turning out. Love those days of full exhaustion after giving it your all in the yard.
You are going to have such a beautiful and bountiful garden this year! My whole garden was torn up last year so i have to start all over again. Such a big job. I hope i can preserve enough produce for the winter.
Great job Becky. For the past 2 years I have used landscape fabric in my tomato garden beds. It was great I didn’t want to pull weeds for 7 tomato beds it made it easier to keep up with my other beds.