We’d Rather Plant Too Much | Homestead Vlog | May 6, 2024

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I have said it once and I will say it again, you are the best parents any child could ask for. I love how you involve the little ones and they will always remember. God bless you both and your entire family.

To me it's way better to plant too many things and end up with extra, that I can give away than to plant too little and end up short. Since my yard is so small no matter what I plant I end up buying from my local farm stands/markets to make up the shortfall. My parents used to plant tons of each type of vegetable and always felt proud to be able to give to family and friends

Seeing the kids planting reminds me of the last full garden I was able to plant. My granddaughter wanted to “ help!” Lol. She was around 4-5 years old. I was striking of the row and I let her come along behind me dropping the peas. Showed her how to space them out and all. I was about 25 yards out and she says papaw I’m out of seeds. No kidding, about 2-3 lbs of peas in that short row ! At first it bothered me, then it was how can I pick all those up but then I just covered them up ! When those seeds came up !!! They brought the earth with them. 😮. There were clots of dirt 5-6 “ off the ground. Not necessarily off that row but I had more peas that year than ever. Her row grew some peas and a ton of memories I hang to dearly. 😂

Laura Ingalls used to say "one for the black bird... one for the crow..and one to grow "😂 I always plant with that saying in mind 😆

I’ve heard people having success with this method for squash. I have to say "Granny Canning" is changing my world. Someone's granny cans with a light brine and only 20 minutes water bath. So far I've done; carrots, frozen peas, kale, spinach, mushrooms, green peppers and ALL are amazing. Frozen peas were the biggest shocker of all, so good ate them cold....not canned pea taste at all. They are like the al dente of pasta but in the vege world. Here's the mix: 1 c. Vinegar 14 c. Water 3 T. SALT 12-15 Ibs. Veges Small batch 4 T. Vinegar 3/4 T. Salt 3 1/2 c. Water Veges Water bath 20 minutes They are brined... but they aren't pickles by any means.

Wow! Know one can access you guys of being lazy. Farming is hard work . Your garden looks like it could be in a magazine . No joke ! I love how well everything is arranged, perfect. You & your family probably accomplished More in a few hours than most people do in a day . I love 💕 how you account for more than less . I remember how people would come to church with their pick up trucks loaded with produce in the back & after church stand there and give it away . I remember people saying what a blessing it was to them . So many of them were older & know longer planting . For them to have fresh vegetables and etc. it literally meant the world to them . I have a very strong feeling you & hubby are the same way. I love watching your kids getting involved. When older they will be sustainable , filled with knowledge … I truly believe it prepares them for life. Plus driving that tractor 🚜 I’m a firm believer it helps with driver’s Ed. lol! Have a blessed week 💕🚜💕

The onions have allium leaf miner. A fly makes holes in the leaf and lays larva that crawl down the inside of the leaf and finish out their life cycle in between the layers of the bulb. I lost my whole crop to them last year. This year I covered my onions with fabric like I do the brassicas and my onions are doing great.

Hi ya`ll just finished watching you plant your garden . I live here in the middle of South Carolina . I also worked in my garden this morning . I dugged potatoes and canned the small ones ,they look so good . I've already pulled the onions and have dried them , they are as big as large apples . I plant my sweet onions the middle of October and harvest them in April they turn out beautiful . I`ll be turning 80 in August and still plant my garden and really enjoy working in the dirt . I love looking at your videos and you know that you young folks can teach an old dog new tricks . Keep up the good work and may God bless you in many ways .

Oh Megan I almost forgot to tell you that my granddaughter made some salsbary steak last night like you did and they were so good and she made some gravy and let them simmer and she cooked some rice to go with them and I really enjoyed it

Love this show and the people. They are genuine and real. They make me wish I would of grew up on a farm

Hey Lawson family. I’m with you on this one. It’s Better to have and not need than to need and not have. That way you can also be a blessing to others.

If you have a dehydrator, you can dehydrated the tomatoes, then make them into powder and keep them in a jar for when you need it for tomato juice and other things!!

Zucchini bread can be baked in wide mouth jars and hot water bathed for the up coming winter. Blessings sent from Maine 💜🙏

I'm doubling the size of my garden this year. I'm 73 yrs old and live alone here in Michigan. I'm growing some dried beans this year in addition to all the regular stuff.

I live in UK. I have same issue with onions. I have to cover with bug netting otherwise they get wiped out. It's a right pain!

I started watching your videos and I love them! We have had a garden since we were married 50 yrs ago! I put vegs in the freezer, I’ve canned things, we have 6 acers but just a garden big enough for our family, we live down south in Mobile Alabama

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To do great w okra —drop seeds side by side really close. Cover w garden dirt just barely. Keep moist and hill it up as plants get larger to make roots sturdy

I totally agree....I always plant way too much...it's better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it...