July Garden Tour in Alaska | How We Plan to Eat All This Food
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- Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
- With summer in full force, we show how the garden has progressed during the growing season and discuss exactly what we plan to do with the food we harvest from our first year garden.
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wow. I am just blown away! You guys are just doing so well. I can't believe how much food you are growing in such a small footprint. Amazing job!
MIgardener thank you making my day! I will have a grin for the rest of the week now 😁 I started watching your videos years ago when we first started gardening in Oregon and they are incredibly helpful especially for growing a large amount food on a smaller plot. We ordered seeds from you and I have been exceptionally pleased with them, especially the germination rate, many were faster and more vigorous than other varieties I have. Thank you so much!
this girl is just awesome. shows how much she loves gardening ! she can grow cabbage in the moon ..
Tomatoes, peppers and beans are self-pollinating. :) It's the cucumbers, squash and corn that need some help.
Wow, wow, wow, your garden is absolutely amazing 😍!!!!!! I never knew that gardening in Alaska could be so prolific. Thanks for sharing!!!
Mama Butterfly thank you! We are so happy it did well this year 😀
On the green beans in the greenhouse, if you have a length of 2-foot wide chicken wire laying about and some zip ties attach it to the framework and train the beans to that. as a bonus, the beans will provide a little shade as they fill in and the beans will conveniently dangle overhead for harvesting.
Thank you for the suggestion, we may tie up some string too, I am a little sketch about using metal so close the plastic but I really like the thinking of having them provide shade and being able to harvest from above :)
I've been using trellis clips for 37 years and one thing you really should have considered is to have a shot of whiskey when you finished planting your garden
U guys,I just click on your video,and since I am addict to it and moved...deep in my my heart I just find out what I want be committed the rest of my life..Simple life and appreciate what nature gives..I love in London UKingdom,BTW lockdown because of covid19...But I think human will learn,and bring simple respect of mother nature!!!Keep up good work..I am follower.. Mr man..
The Cuban oregano is "Oregano Poleo" good for remedies and cooking. If you have ears infection you warm it up and squeeze the liquid coming from one of the leaves into your infected ears and will cure after few app.
Good to know, we really enjoy the scent!
Omg, what a beautiful garden. You will not go hungry anytime soon.
4:45 tomatillos for salsa when you smoke them and all the ingredients and can it is awesome!
I have been binging your videos for 3 days and I can't get enough! Learning so many things to apply to my own high tunnel, like when the garlic is ready! Love you guys
What about pumpkins delicious!!!. Nice for soups. Red beans, wow, you need no meat when its cooked with herbs and seasoning. Gracious you have such green fingers, beautiful and professionally grown. We give thanks to the Lord for all He has done for you. The garden looks beautiful. I have been reading comments and I can't believe you have the time, to comment on so many of them. You are a beautiful lady.
Theresa Dalrymple thanks for watching, we did do a few pumpkins :)
Hey 3 Years later and Yall are Still doing Great! Just stopping by for Support! Thank You 2! Im TRying to get off the ground with my channel got a lot going on wish yall luck and hope to see you over on our channel!🙂🙃😉
Open flowers, like Poached Egg plant will attract hoverflies and ladybirds which will eat the aphids. I had lots of aphids in the spring, but the hoverflies have now decimated them.
Luke Jones we have tons of hoverflies, thank you I didn't know they helped with aphids ☺
For extra herbs u can chop them and freeze in ice cube tray adding either butter or water to the mixture and than transfer those cubes in ziplock bag. than in winter you just add a cube or two to your dish and feel like summer again. Usually i do tarragon, dill and butter for fish dished and whatever other herbs for soups and stews.
The other thing you can do is to blend in a food processor (or chop by hand) all herbs you like parsley, dill, cilantro (equal parts), a little of lemon thyme (if any) or regular thyme, peeled garlic cloves, couple of hot peppers, salt (you add a little more than needed to keep herbs preserved, apple cider vinegar to taste and oil (i do sunflower, since olive solidifies when cold) to make it paste like consistency. You can store this paste in the fridge or freeze it in small ziplocks and add them to marinate your meat, add to boiled potatoes, spread on potatoes and bale after , add to pasta like a pesto or ...the sky is the limit :) If you wish to store it in a fridge you should add more salt though...oh, forgot , you can add this to sour cream or yogurt to make tzatziki sauce for your meat or poultry
sorry for the long message though
Hate to bust you bubble but they are basically living out of a cooler. Tough for ice cube storage, great idea though we do that in fla.
Di* T thank you for those suggestions, we have heard of storing in ice cubes but not in the oil like you mentioned. We used to to make herb butter with all the herbs we had and put in little jars in the freezer for dishes in the winter.
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I do chop and freeze herbs by themselves in ziplocks. Herbs have to be washed and dried than they will not clump together. 1 ziplock can held a lot of cups of herbs. Not sure what fridge/freezer capacity you have though to give more accurate suggestions. Pesto like paste can be stored in a fridge for a while with extra salt and splash of vinegar added (i was using it today on pizza crust as a sauce). Green onions or chives can be chopped and frozen in an empty plastic bottle, can yeld a lot too. Hopefully something will make your life easier. Cheers from Toronto!
The method you are using for your tomatoes (stringing vs. staking) is the best I've ever found.
Phillp Loss in the past we used cattle panel on its side to act as a guide which worked great outside, so far we are happy with stringing them.
It kills me every time they tomuhtayohs. In a good way. I laugh 😃
You two do some pretty awesome gardening. I’m impressed, we always planted marigolds to protect the veggies, they are good at inviting beneficial insects to the garden. I’m shocked at how well the both of you have adapted too Alaska. GREAT JOB👍👍👍😃
You guys do have The Good Life. Fresh food. But a real green house with good glazing, where mango and such are grown. Wattamelin, cannaloupe, cherry and apple trees, in hunh.
My compliments to the gardeners...that is a lush garden and thriving. For some reason I didn't expect that in Alaska. Show's how much I know.👍☮️!
you have the most gardening knowledge of anyone on the homesteading vids I've seen, Ever. Keep it up. Tremendous how much you have accomplished on what was compact poor soil in only a few months! Well done.
otherwiseoutside thank you! We feel fortunate to be able to garden this season and are so happy we were able to source manure, I really think that is why the plants did good this first year :)
I recently discovered your videos on UA-cam and LOVE them. You are both so natural on camera and do a fabulous job of filming and editing. Thank you for sharing your life with us!
T. Hardy thank you! We really enjoy making the videos 😀
Wow... Just wow! I can't believe the amount of growth in just a few weeks. You guys are killing it!
If you plant a tabacco plant in your greenhouse it will attract all the unwanted insects to their leaves keeping your other plants protected from them.
What a beautiful garden. I miss growing things.
I can't believe your green house and garden are amazing and has good variety of greens.you are very hardworking guys,I'm watching your videos and admire you.this kind of life is my dream .I'm learning from you and other bloggers and appreciate your taking time to share with us these valuable experience.🌺
T Gh thanks you we are so glad you enjoy 😀✌
damn that is one impressive garden! I'm envious especially after you said you don't get many BUGS! lol
most of your asian greens are cold weather so would not be good for the summer especially with the heat you noted and probably with the extra daylight hours. you will be surprised by how fast those asian greens grow even in cold weather and you only need a month from seed to harvest for most stuff. one thing I would recommend especially since it would help to have preserving vegetables is winter melon (might be called winter gourd). it grows to be a big as a water melon but can store for well over 6 months especially during the winter. just slice off a chunk and plastic wrap the exposed part of the remaining melon. use it as a stir fry or better in soups. it's very popular in asia since a lot of rural places don't have refrigeration.
I have to laugh at myself. I'm watching this on 7/12/20, thinking this is now...watching 1/2 ways through realizing this is LAST YEAR! Hahaha...... I read "this is our first year garden"....thinking....what? You did it last year. I have no idea why this popped up for me from last year but still love watching. So, enjoying once again. It sure was beautiful last year!
I always kinda chuckle when you refer to Oregon as "the south". 😄
Wow, your gardening is amazing. Love looking at all of your videos. I learn a few tips from you, trying to grow my own garden. I planted in pots. Dont have garden space in New York😊. Thank you both and for all the wonderful videos. Stay safe n keep the videos coming.
It's 2021, I am binge watching your videos from the start. About the purple on the mint leaves - and perhaps on other things as well. I used to garden here in Florida, and that was normal here. It probably is due to the heat or humidity in the high tunnel both of which we have here of course. Nothing wrong with the plant at all, when conditions change as you have noticed in this video, they go back to normal. Kudos on your garden, your growth and building to this point you are doing an amazing job.
Hard work always pay,now garden is turning into peak.
You have done an amazing job with your gardens!! Lots of variety,it looks extremely healthy. This is fantastic. Especially for up in AK. I'm in the northeast and have tried a few times with gardening and failed miserably. Your use of space ....all of it,Wonderful job here. You should be very happy with your results so far. And I liked your shirt it was perfect for the video. Fabulous. You two are doing great & have worked hard & it shows. Thank you for sharing.
Don't give up. Keep trying. There is a learning curve and the result is worth it.
Jhae Mrll thank you! We appreciate your comments :)
I'm a old guy and that was a great garden and was impressed u should b very proud n if no one has said so than I will I'm proud of ya ll
David Payne thank you very much! 😀
I love that you use "wee" for small 😁
young pumpkin and squash leaves can be eaten, stir-fried with some onions garlic and chillis.
The blossoms of radish are delicious in salads as are garlic flowers.
I Have A Green Thumb & Im A Fan Of Your Garden Skills.. Great Work😉
the bee help a lot as long as you let them in
You are so professional and articulate.
LOVE your garden! I am SO impressed! Alaska! I had an open garden at 7800 ft elevation in Colorado long, long ago, and I loved every minute spending time with my herbs, flowers and veggies. MISS it so much!
Everything looks phenomenal! Order ladybugs and let them go in the high tunnel and also praying mantis. They’ll take care of aphids.
I'm going to go light our hoop house/greenhouse on fire now. LOL! You guys are my gardening heroes. I am really inspired to do more with our hoop house after seeing what you have done. I'm just blown away by your first year garden in Alaska. I look forward to the day when Gin is here with me full time to help with the garden more. Have great evening you two.
I’d like to see you guys build a sunroom extension to the cabin with a rocket stove and thermal mass heater for a year-round grow room. No rush. :)
I'm not sure about their area of Alaska but would they get enough light in the winter? I'm assuming they get a ton now and that's why they are getting so much bolting, but I suppose supplemental lighting would take care of that.
Did you know you can make fried zucchini flowers? Use the male flower which usually does not produce zucchini. W2sh them well,make a beer batter Andy cover the lowers with the batter then fry in oil. Really good and make a nice addition to your meal.
Alaska is surprisingly perfect for growing gardens, which is kind of obvious considering their 75 degree summers and 20-24 hours of daylight (depending if you live in the arctic circle or just below, like in Fairbanks).
Keep them rows clear. You guys stuff is huge. Love it! Thank you for the walk through. It lets us see what’s possible.
Wow!!!what a garden!Those young Roosters sound funny.
If you get you a pump sprayer, add 1 tablespoon of Epsom salts to a gallon of water. Once a week, spray your blooms and leaves with the Epson salt’s and water. This will cause the tomato plants to produce four times the amount of tomatoes. Also when planting your tomato plants, if you crunch up one baby aspirin and add to the soil where the roots will be, the baby aspirin triggers an enzyme in the tomato that fights against diseases that tomatoes commonly get during a planting season.It is a blessing to see how you work together.
Steven McAbee thank you for the tips 😀
love following you guys. lol listening to the rooster so funny.
regarding your toms, rather than mess with moving up the string etc... tie one up and just twist it around the stem as it grows. takes a few seconds. hope that helps.
Lavender doesn't like that much water... they are stunted because of too much water most likely! It's a good plant to put on the border of the garden to not get too much water. Your garden is amazing! You two are awesome!
I'm jealous of you guys, so much green vegies 😋
I need to take a day off and just binge watch all your videos. You guys are beyond amazing with what you’ve accomplished! I’ve been growing for a lot of years here and I’m not even close to having such a beautiful garden. Have you considered rabbits? Maybe it’s been discussed in a video I haven’t seen yet. But they will eat your excess greens, the meat is healthy, and the manure is great for the garden. One of the most efficient livestock and easy to care for.
Bruce A thank you! We have considered rabbits we think they would be a great addition for us, maybe when our projects slow down a little 😀
Wow, the high tunnel and the garden are looking awesome. I'm glad it's working out for you two
In September keep and put some plant from your garden and put in your greenhouse check for vege winter crop, it work here in québec, Canada
Homemade compost tea, sugar and bone good to put in garden to grow very fast every week
Jess from Roots and Refuge says.
Plant a garden, harvest wisdom and be grateful for a meal... Your garden seems bountiful!
I am viewing this vlog on 7/28/19
From Missouri.
Most folks here are finishing up with summer garden and planning their fall harvest.
It has been crazy hot and wet this year. Thanks for the garden tour! ☮
Deanna Marie thank you, that is a wonderful statement to live by 😀
I have those Zuccihni flowers once ( after pollination. I was self pollinating at the time ) filled with ricotta cheese and roasted. oh yummy..
Just found your channel, love hearing how the growing grows in Alaska!
The garden looks fabulous!
Kathy la Dow thanks for joining us!
What I use for my plants that have aphids is cheap and easy, baking soda 3 teaspoons and 3 squirts of dish soap put in a small sprayer and soak the plants with the solution the bugs do not like the taste and the soap dries them up. Works great. You have been getting better weather then us we have rain and cool I feel we are living in a rain forest I live in Calgary Alberta Canada. We have broken records for rain in June. Your gardens are looking good. You two have tons of energy and you reaping the benefits from that. Keep the videos coming I look forward to seeing more keep safe. Cheers
like the longer video. Good luck with your garden
Klamath falls Oregon is listening and watching
I am absolutely loving being able to watch this progression! So glad I happened upon your channel. New favorite binge👍👍👍
Roasted radishes taste incredible!
This is wonderful ! If you had a staff of 20 gardeners helping you this would be wonderful ! With just the two of you it is amazing and colossal. Keep up the good work. A+. You can see how proud you are of your efforts.
Your greenhouse at your latitude is showing sensational growth production. It's well thought out. BRAVO !
I don't know if you have tried it, but we use to take our extra zucchini and slice it up. Then ferment it with the salt water, sometimes we added garlic to it or Basil and rosemary. And you can always make bread
Thomas Schauss
“Extra zucchini.” Two words that don’t belong together, there is no such thing as “extra” zucchini.... the stuff is more versatile than Bubba’s shrimp! When I was in Kuwait I ate stuffed zucchini, that alone should keep everyone from having “extra” zucchini....
Thomas Schauss we tried zucchini bread and noodles but not fermented, that sounds great!
My Lady, how does your garden grow. OMG your garden is so beautiful and plentiful. The two of you do a wonderful job. How are your fruit trees doing? Love watching you two working together, we can tell you enjoy what you do.A lot of hard work, you two make it look so easy.👵❤❤
well spud and onions when you pull them and let dry , dont wash them and then when dry store in cool dark place and you will have all year long
What a green thumb!!! Everything looks so wonderful!!!
On the squash, top them. then the growth will go lateral and they will focus on producing the fruit.
Jeff Strong thank you, I have never thought to top the squash or even trim the other shoots besides the leaves. Do you perhaps prune cucumber side shoots or top those? I have not pruned these in the past but thinking they may get out of hand if I don't.
@@SimpleLivingAlaska Yes I do. you have the power to redirect the plant's growth pattern.
@@SimpleLivingAlaska Yes I do. you have the power to redirect the plant's growth pattern.
thank you :)
Oh my hell you two.... Your garden is looking soooo awesome..!! Great first year. The Borage leafs taste like cucumber .. juiced celery is awesome. beautiful job...!! Have a fantastic night.
Such efficient use of space in your high tunnel! Way to go. Looks fantastic💜 My thyme and rosemary are winter hardy here in North Idaho. I even harvest from under the snow.
Holy cow! How is it even possible for two people to eat all of that green bounty? Now, I like my salads---but eating green at every meal? My mind boggles! Great job overall.
KlazyY we have a hard time keeping up with it but the chickens and geese enjoy the greens as well :)
Roast radish with olive oil salt and pepper. AMAZING
Alaska can grow some awesome plants, helps for those long winters. It will be interesting to see which plants do best.
At July 4 your garden is growing crazy. Happy July 4th.
One large garden must have some great aoil
You should try the yellow or golden cherry tomatoes. They turn orange when ready and are really sweet and don't have that strong tomato taste like the red variety. Go great in salads and you can grow them indoors all year long and pick them fresh daily for a salad with your meal. I do in my little indoor green house.
You have your very own mini market garden ,simply amazing . Congrats on the viewing numbers,not long before you get to 10.000
😁👍thanks for sharing and your hard work 👍😁garden is showing your hard work👍👍
Great info packed vid! 👍👍👍😃✌️If your interested take your sweet corn and boil it as to eat, pat dry and cut corn off with a knife and put in portion size bags, vacuum preferably but freezer zip locks work also and freeze. Come mid winter thaw and heat some and you'll be thrilled, tastes as good as fresh!
Locks Bog thank you for the tip!
Wow!!! What an IMPRESSIVE garden!!
Leslie Gray thank you!! ❤
It’s only the first year but everything grows nicely. I like your garden. Nice and clean.
WoW thank you for Sharing, greetings from belgium
The garden is looking fabulous, what a magnificent variety of vegetables and fruits 👌👏👏👏👏
you guys are awesome, I never find an excuse to skip at any moment because every second is so vital
You have a very nice garden in Alaska and it's wonderful green. Gretting Nati from Hungary (Europe)
Nati 323 thank you!
All your hard work is paying off .. Garden looks great!
what a beautiful garden.....
What an amazing talent you have for cultivating an abundant garden! I am so impressed (esp in Alaska). My husband and I dream of having a similar lifestyle, so I thank you for sharing and inspiring us. We are still playing with how to do this and financially support this lifestyle. Do you sell the food you don't use for income? Or had you saved and you no longer need an income? Would love to hear ideas from you and others about how people have been creative to support this lifestyle...
That was one thing I never got to do in the 9 years we were there. Good job!
Your garden is amazing! You guys are rocking living in Alaska! I predict good things ahead for your channel...you guys put out amazing vlogs!
Whauw! I’m truly impressed with all the garden progress! If you want to give your bees a real treat start seeding rapeseeds in the vicinity of you hives. You won’t believe the taste of the honey they’ll provide you with! But you’re doing sooooooooooo well! Very impressive garden for your first year in Alaska!
Very nice garden. Really sounds like you have a plan for everything. Take care..........
Wow, I'm a little bit behind on videos, I can't believe how everything has bloomed. Crazy transformation, you guys really know what you're doing.
20 hours a day of light will do that. grow baby grow
50 Acres & a Cabin don't feel obligated to watch...you are busy :)
Holy smokes...what a FABULOUS garden! Great job!
Great job on the hoop house and video. A little trick for the climbing beans is just to snip the top off that way the plants will put out side shoots instead of reaching for the moon.
Great job, u should be proud of what u have done, beautiful gardens, just beautiful! I dabble at it and I am impatient, u have put a lot of hard work into it, I’m proud of your hard work always, I’m sure your family is proud of you also.
Im south of Klameth Falls..My neighbor's tomatillos regularly climb over my 6 foot fence.. great setup yall have.. very inspiring