Thank you for sharing - my grandfather always said “if you have one boy, you have good help. If you have two boys, you have half the help and if you have three boys you have no help”. Hahaha! I laughed when I saw three boys standing around eating the beans and it reminded me of this saying.
@Ruthannzimm
2 жыл бұрын
This is so true and my grandma would say it too.
@sheilaheiter8428
2 жыл бұрын
Oh, so somewhat true! I have 3 boys and they are great workers. When they are all in the mix it's more like a circus! Cheers all to the workers and fun makers!
@CopperIslandHomestead
2 жыл бұрын
😂
@02271953me
Жыл бұрын
Your grandfather was so right! I had 4 boys in less than 5 years. (No, I wasn't trying for a girl).😅 We sure kept things hopping at our house. ❤
@lmd2454
Жыл бұрын
Lol well now it makes sense why my boys were never much help when they were all together 😂 Now that they nearly grown it’s getting a bit better 😉
@esthergriffin414
Жыл бұрын
Please don't sell yourself short honey. You make really great videos. I love following your family and the relationship you have with your kids. It is so nice to see parents actually teaching their kids the daily chores that they will eventually need to survive in this world. Keep doing what you are doing, and may God Bless you and your family.
@blessedbeyondmeasure318
Жыл бұрын
I agree! These kinds of lessons/knowledge seems lost these days. So glad to see you passing it on to your children.
@stephaniez2
Жыл бұрын
👋 Hello ! Thank you for sharing. Can you use zinc tablets with other vegetables?
@deannareitzi5471
2 ай бұрын
I just came across her videos, I love her! She has so much information and I appreciate her lifestyle! I'm in my late 50's and just started canning. Sure wish I had the upbringing of harvesting!
@maryannmartell7330
Ай бұрын
Never too late to start. Start small and grow with it.@@deannareitzi5471
@denisehaley9271
12 күн бұрын
Your videos are a wealth of trustable knowledge and experience. ❤❤❤
@maryburt3114
7 ай бұрын
I am 81 years young and have canned food all my life. I have to say I have learned more from watching you than I can believe.
@fireball1518
6 ай бұрын
The problem of today's society is that parents have stopped teaching their children how to think for themselves, be responsible, and be respectful. I personally think this makes you the most intelligent person in the room! That's why they're coming after us!! Keep up the good fight, sister!! GOD LOVES A WORKING MAN AND A NURTURING WOMAN!!
@crystalmichaud3716
6 ай бұрын
Problem is, my son I try to ask him to think for himself, but school isn't doing critical thinking and when I try at home, he doesn't have a thought in his head. But it might be that he's 13. No 13 year old boy has a good thought in their heads.
@sandrasprinkle9540
Ай бұрын
Your videos have been the best for me! I'm 76, raised on a small farm but I've learned more from you than anyone!! Thank you. Don't sell yourself short!! I love you and your family!!
@cinnelson2454
Жыл бұрын
I have watched other youtubers but i always come back to your videos because of YOU. Your voice is so calm and your smile is so lovely that no one compares. I have watched almost all of your videos since I came across you a week ago. Your children are charming. I love the way you film your amazing farm. I feel like I am apart of your wonderful work.
@Lefty825
2 ай бұрын
I have been canning green beans for 40 years and am so happy I found your video. My beans today are beautiful. Thank you.
@nelcoed
Ай бұрын
Love how you’re teaching your children this lost art.
@MomIrregardless
11 ай бұрын
we love you for what you ARE and how you present yourself!! we are tired of 'professional' and 'hypie' videos! you are so REAL and down to earth, your loving family, your practical suggestions. your faith (without forcing it!) you are a breath of fresh air! THANK YOU
@Bookworm4420
4 ай бұрын
Oh amen to this❤❤❤❤❤
@marthamyers1539
4 ай бұрын
Thank you. I did not know about the zinc. Don’t let anyone tell you that you do not “sound educated”. I am a Home Economics major and you immediately taught me something. I would rather learn from you than some of the You Tubers who think they know everything when it is so obvious they know nothing. Do what you are doing and feel GOOD about it and yourself. Thank you again. 😊😊😊
@bonniebartlow5631
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for telling us about the zinc. This will help so many families with the appearance of their green beans. We all enjoy watching your family work together. God bless your family and your animals
@mairzydotes3548
Жыл бұрын
Do not underestimate your content. I think some of the photography of your homestead is stunning. And you content is real. Love it!
@Ruthannzimm
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
@shawnswain5813
11 күн бұрын
Watching the little boys munch on green beans instead of potato chips is quite satisfying!
@wendyellis6402
9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the zinc tip. Most people don’t get enough of this mineral anyway.
@BrendaBodwin
Жыл бұрын
We've been adding zinc to our green beans and pickles forever. In the old days, they put a zinc penny in the jars. A few years after they started making zinc vitamins, we started adding a zinc tablet to each jar. It makes the color great, but also keeps them a crisper.
@lms3847
11 ай бұрын
Hi, I processed 8 pints of green bean last night and I accidentally put zinc capsule. It was what I had on hand. Is that going to mess anything up?
@BrendaBodwin
11 ай бұрын
@@lms3847 I dont think so. I've never used a capsule, but I can't see how it could mess anything up. In the future though, open the capsules up, and dump the powder in. No need having that bit of gelatin in there.
@lms3847
11 ай бұрын
@@BrendaBodwin Oh my thank you ! Didn't even think of that 🤦♀️
@smas3256
10 ай бұрын
@@BrendaBodwin Silica is a drying agent inside capsules. Table salt has anticlumping chem in it. IDK if anticlumping agents and silica would be a problem in pressure canning. Time will tell. If it smells good should be okay.
@BrendaBodwin
10 ай бұрын
@@smas3256 As I said, Ive been doing it for years. 35 years to be exact. Who said capsule? I said, tablet. Zinc tablet. No silica. Salt, not chemical compounds that taste salty. I only use sea salt.
@christineelsey3104
Жыл бұрын
Oh my dear.. as a person now in my 60s.. with great grandparents who were horse & buggy Mennonites (my grandparents were more progressive, then each generation after has become more secular. I know my generation who are still alive appreciate the Mennonite culture very much. The food especially.. lol.. 😊) I love watching your lives.. very much reminds me of my own childhood.. Oh my.. did we very learn Very Important lessons about life, where food comes from & the human effort to grow that food.. many other lessons too.. I love the true reality of your videos ❤😊 Nothing gimicky but as a family really functions.. and I think you are doing an incredible job of giving your children a good grounding for when they become adults.. especially in this day & times.. God bless your family.. & thanks for sharing... 😊
@deepocean3603
2 жыл бұрын
We love Homesteading with the Zimmerman’s… the quality of footage, editing style and commentary is special on so many levels. Thank you for taking the time to share all you do.
@Ruthannzimm
2 жыл бұрын
🥰🥰 thank you so much!!!!!
@kelcritcarroll
Жыл бұрын
I did the zinc tabs and you are right! The color is bright green compared to my other beans! This is spectacular!
@dotevans2720
3 ай бұрын
How many did you use have 500ml jars
@winterfoxx3181
2 ай бұрын
@@dotevans2720I used one and it worked beautiful bright green beans so happy 😃 but she said one to two tabs.
@dawnworrill5950
Ай бұрын
We love that you "real" life❤ You keep being true to you, and your family are a joy to watch!
@TheUniverseWorksForUsBeings
Жыл бұрын
Glen parked up as soon as you held up the kale asking if that's what he wanted. You are a beautiful human being, all kids should be growing up like this. Too many distractions in the world today. Bless your family, and God bless you. I hope this comment finds your family well.❤🤍💙 🚜 ☀
@marilyncausey9348
2 жыл бұрын
I got so tickled watching the boys "help." I said Ruth has to grow lots of beans just so some will make it to the canner! 😂 Thanks for explaining your method with zinc! The opening scenes in the garden were gorgeous!
@Ruthannzimm
2 жыл бұрын
😍😍😍 thank you!!!!
@YT4Me57
Жыл бұрын
Your boys ate a full meal of green beans during the process. I laughed seeing the puffed out cheeks stuffed with the string beans as they were stuffing the jars! 😂 When I was a girl, my mom used to sit me outside at the picnic table on a nice day to snap the beans for dinner. It always seemed like a mountain I would never be able to conquer. Unfortunately I didn't have a couple of siblings to help me. Everytime I buy string beans now, I think about those days. I'd gladly snap beans for her now. ❤ Thanks for sharing the technique for keeping canned beans green and triggering good memories. 😊😊
@jandavis6497
27 күн бұрын
Thank you! I canned my green beans yesterday and added the zinc, and they came out beautiful. I love watching your videos and enjoy your family. We raised our children on a ranch. Your videos bring back wonderful memories. Thanks for sharing.
@linkylou13
Ай бұрын
A friend gave me a nice bag of beans so I'll be using your tip about the zinc. That is. If I don't make a big mess of green beans with onions and bacon and red potatoes like grandma used to make. Add to that some corn bread and cucumber onions in a vinegar bath. There will be so much nostalgia with dinner tonight.
@SketchybrainD
2 ай бұрын
My mom had three boys, I’m the middle one. I heard a lot of sayings like this growing up. The one that matters to me now is the one she got that said there is a special place in heaven for the mother of three boys. Makes me cry writing this. I miss her so much.
@Ruthannzimm
2 ай бұрын
Awe. God bless you!!
@karenthebeekeeper5442
2 ай бұрын
I’m watching this late too-we never get over losing our parents. ❤❤
@susan-almosta_farm8823
2 жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness what a difference the zinc made. WOW! I'll be doing this next year for sure. Thank you!!
@xglsc6465
11 ай бұрын
Those KIDS! How BLESSED you are.
@blueheronhill
Жыл бұрын
The only reason I don’t can green beans is the color. Now I can can them up and freeing up freezer space will be so great! Thanks for starting this great tip.
@susanmyer1
Жыл бұрын
I have been binge watching since I found your channel. I love that all the kids are involved in the process. It’s great that kids understand where food comes from and how to preserve it.
@hazelbrungard1623
11 ай бұрын
I agree Ruthanne, your channel is great. Love to watch Harrison as he wants and needs your attention. 😊😅😂❤
@annkorchnak5570
2 жыл бұрын
I love your channel! You do a great job editing, but even if you didn’t I would watch you. You have a beautiful farm and your videos are so peaceful and calm, and you do a great job teaching how to do things. I’ve been canning for over 30 years, but I still learn things now and then that I didn’t know, and today was one of those days.
@Ruthannzimm
2 жыл бұрын
Well thank you for these words!!!! They are encouraging
@Flippin_Crazy
Жыл бұрын
Ditto. Me too! I’m excited to try this!
@Whatisalex
3 ай бұрын
Love your stash of canned goods. Shame grocery stores don’t look like. I’ve thought about getting 2nd canner as well but as you mentioned, only need it twice year.
@pennynewell3459
Жыл бұрын
Just found your channel. So glad to see the children helping to preserve the harvest.
@tammyr2966
2 жыл бұрын
So nice to learn something new! I never knew zinc made the green beans brighter! Plus it’s good for you! Definitely going to add this next time I can green beans! Love your outdoor kitchen setup!
@stoprunning3609
6 ай бұрын
God Bless you - I have discovered your channel and the most humblest person that you are. How wonderful that we have been blessed with someone as sweet as you to show us what my Father and Mother tried to teach us. "Live Simply to Simply Live" was there lifetime motto. Thank you for your channel. I have now been following you videos, canning and preserving for over 1 year and what a pleasure I have received for successfully achieving great results from following you. I am not very comfortable pressure canning but your water baths are what I follow. Maybe I will one day venture further. Thank you. Many blessings and love.
@barbaranielsen2888
7 ай бұрын
Thanks for telling me about zinc
@TheMichi2377
4 ай бұрын
I'm definitely going to try the zinc tip this year
@lauradavis1633
Жыл бұрын
I just LOVE your channel! You are such a pleasant lady and a very good teacher. You get to the point and have a lot of great information that you share. I follow quite a few homesteading channels and you are one of my very favorites! I would watch you do anything, it's all great content.
@estebanmiguel6019
4 ай бұрын
What a beautiful country we’d have if every parent raised/taught their kids like y’all do. I was raised like this but unfortunately we didn’t raise my kids this way
@renestewart604
Жыл бұрын
Don’t ever put yourself down. Your channel is amazing and I love it.
@Beecozz7
2 жыл бұрын
I choose to spend my viewing time with real people, not professionals! I love your family! TY for your lovely videos, I love seeing the laundry swaying in the breeze!
@Ruthannzimm
2 жыл бұрын
😍😍😍 laundry on the line brings me a feeling of peacefulness too
@ssmy5701
Жыл бұрын
I loved seeing the laundry hanging out on the linef but my neighborhood doesn't allow clothes lines period. Wish I lived in the country somewhere.
@garyhancock5452
4 ай бұрын
Love your channel and context Just started watching I’m a canner too grew up canning with my mom. I’m 66 years old and still learning new techniques about canning. I’m going to try the zink in my green beans the next time I’m canning them. You’re blessed with lots of knowledge thank you for sharing and giving back to help people who want to learn more about whatever you have to share.
@ritamccartt-kordon283
Жыл бұрын
Our Mother had 7 Children in 8 years. Six years later I was born. The first 5 were Boys and the last 3 were girls. I was 6 years younger than my nearest Sister. I never really felt like one of them. It was okay I had pigs, dogs and Chickens as playmates! I'm still an animal lover. This was a great video. Our Mother raised us working along side of her. Our Father died when I was 10 months old. Our Mother raised us by herself. Have you ever tried Leather Britches? So good! GOD bless
@pamsunstrom2554
Жыл бұрын
Your videos are so refreshing and wholesome. I raised my daughter like you raise your kids and to this day she is smart, strong work ethic and very respectful to people. Kudos! Now about the zinc being added to your beans....GAME CHANGER! I'm telling everyone I know and they are as ecstatic as I am! Thanks you for providing such great content!
@vlarralv
Ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the zinc tip! I always feel like I'm sitting with family when I watch your videos 🥰
@lindahennefer9564
2 ай бұрын
I love watching you because you are real. I’m the oldest of 11 and watching you with your children takes me to a happy place. Thank you so much for being you!
@faithgodsway.ministry
Ай бұрын
I just did a prayer earlier today for Jesus to help me with my learning canning and to be able to create the ideal meals suitable for my needs. I had been wondering after seeing a couple videos before why beans look so lifeless and then I saw another video you made and you show your cellar with jars on the shelves and I was like 'this lady knows what she is doing' because your jars of food look all nice and green and fresh LOL and then the Lord takes me next and I search for beans on your channel and whala....sure enough another prayer answered. All glory to God. Thanks abunch for making this video.
@MargeretSmith-nv2vd
3 күн бұрын
Thank you for your video. I'm fixing to put on a canner today. May the Lord bless you and,make his face shine upon you and your family.🤗
@carolynmills513
Жыл бұрын
Who knew zinc would make such a difference? Great info
@marsfran55
Ай бұрын
LOVE,LOVE, LOVE the zinc tip!!!!!!
@ambertrevors2709
Жыл бұрын
I love seeing this as a family activity 🥰 I wish my home was this full and full of love
@ruthdambrosio622
Жыл бұрын
Just saw your video on water canning Tomato Sauce. I t brought back so many memories of my family's much younger days. My father brought a 55 gallon metal drum. He cut it into 2. in one half he cut out a nice size hole about three thirds up. Followed by cutting rebar black steal. Then in the other half he set on top and filled it about half way with water making sure the water would be over the top of the jars. He started a fire in the bottom. Mother had 50 are so can jars full of green beans to can. Dad toke 24 bottoms, put them in the warming water. once the water started to bowl he keep the water bowling for 3 hours. Let it set over night to cool. Never again did they have problems of not sealing jars . Mom always said it was her bowling the leads right before use. I think it was a little of bother. the some of ever thing were used until recently. God be With.
@hardnackfarms1736
Ай бұрын
I love this. Thank you for sharing the zinc with us. I love Souptember! Have a blessed day! Wendy❤️🙏🏻🇺🇸
@Ladythyme
Жыл бұрын
I make pickled green beans every year but have never canned plain green beans precisely due to the discoloration. Thanks for the zinc tip…this will be so helpful
@lindakerber3842
Ай бұрын
You are so knowledgeable about everything and so grounded. Love you videos
@barbaradiane9125
Жыл бұрын
You are a Beautiful person inside and out and I enjoy your videos so much! I am 60 yr.s old and still learning. Thank you for shearing your Knowledge
@maryannmartell7330
Ай бұрын
You are every bit as good as other channels. Don't sell yourself short. And, you have the skill and knowledge to help others learn new and better ways of being self-sustaining. Kudos to you. I have canned for over 50 yrs and I am still learning things - from you. Thank you.
@fugueine
Жыл бұрын
Girl, you do a fantastic job! There are so many more trash and annoying channels than good ones. You're definitely in the well-shot, well edited, clear audio, great videos group.
@Ruthannzimm
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@lilliancastro2106
26 күн бұрын
I can't wait to can my green beans using the zinc! Love your videos.
@DarcyBirchell
Ай бұрын
I love the info on the zinc restoring the color..! 🫛🫛🫛 Thank You! You're so genuine. Your heart is pure. ✝️ Thank you 4 sharing!
@dorisglass42
Жыл бұрын
Oh my Ruthann..I love your easy style with the camera….since I found u I go to u first!,
@KruseInTheKitchen
Жыл бұрын
Better quality videos isn’t what I’m after! Yours are perfect just the way they are! We appreciate you
@deborahmurray7023
2 ай бұрын
I love watching you, you have such a nice smile, and love what you are doing to prepare for your family.
@karenthebeekeeper5442
2 ай бұрын
I’m from Iowa. Ignore any haters-you’re awesome. I love your videos. ❤
@tedrowell659
8 ай бұрын
You are very inspirational. More than you realize. I was just on the edge of my stool watching a bean canning video.. Think about that.. lol God bless
@annlockey8552
Жыл бұрын
Many hands make light work. My Grannie taught us that doing a chore or prep will get done faster Amen to that x😊
@diggetydogdoggetydoo
22 күн бұрын
I can with 4 pressure canners. 2 on the stove and 2 coming down from pressure. Thank you for the tip in zinc. I'm going to try it the next time I can green beans.
@I-amVanilla
Ай бұрын
Sending love from Washington, you are my big sister from another mister. :) Learning so much from your example.
@shelleybaty5153
5 ай бұрын
Watching this reminds me of when I was a kid, preserving with my Peralta and family, I'm the youngest of 13 siblings, and at 57 starting to share with my adult kids the joy of making you own food. Thanks and looking forward to your next video. Shalom
@adihuebert64
3 ай бұрын
I absolutely love your videos. You work tremendously hard and you create a beautiful home for your family ❤
@OldScuulAndy
Ай бұрын
One of the better KZitem videos I’ve see in awhile.
@DoloresMoses
Жыл бұрын
I've been canning for over 30 years but didn't know about adding the zinc. Definitely will be trying that. Thanks for the great tip.😊
@rtshaw3621
3 ай бұрын
What a gorgeous pantry of abundance! So nice to see the kiddos helping. Your family is an inspiration!
@lindajames4122
Жыл бұрын
You are as good as or better than a lot of youtubers I watch. You are so calm and down to earth and a great teacher. I have been canning for a lot of years and this is the first time i heard about the use of zinc in canning. I really appreciate your videos. Thankyou.
@patmacfadzen7718
Жыл бұрын
Amazing green beans! I have been growing and trying to process Italian poll beans for 5+ years. I used your recipe this year and they are fabulous. Now to get them all picked and canned. THANK YOU SO MUCH!
@marygonzales5957
Жыл бұрын
Brings back so many sweet memories. How my parents and helpers around table wiring together. Preparing foods together
@joannak4640
2 жыл бұрын
Sarah from Living Traditions homestead sent me over to watch this video. I subscribed ❤️ You are very peaceful to watch
@Ruthannzimm
2 жыл бұрын
Welcome and thank you!!!!!!
@SauceySav408
3 ай бұрын
Hey so I tried canning my beans with fruit preserver powder and a lil canning kosher salt and it worked like a charm!! Totally GREEN beans. So this is a great alternative to Zinc. Also, you get some salt and sugar in the preserve powder which flavor the green beans as well ❤
@02271953me
Жыл бұрын
Missed your videos!! I love home canned green beans, so much better than my old standby of frozen. My green beans are slowly winding themselves up in the garden and hopefully I'll be canning them soon. We're still waiting for summer here in the Pac NW! Thanks for some great info here. Also, your zinnias and other flowers in the garden are so vibrant and pretty.
@msdeec8975
4 ай бұрын
My first time being on this channel and I love how you show us how to can green beans. I’ll have to get some zinc. Thank you!
@gruzincklebell3404
4 ай бұрын
It amazes me how much knowledge the Mennonite people have, I love learning from them, always very great information that I trust. Thank you for sharing.
@jgreg9764
9 ай бұрын
You are brilliant. We love your presence on KZitem. There are haters and hall monitors everywhere. So glad you are sharing your veteran experience
@lynngrimm7470
7 ай бұрын
Don't worry about the footage. I like your content and have learned so much from you. I'm 66 and know how to can food but have always been afraid of pressure canner. You make it so simple that I'm going to try it. You are a great teacher. I applaud you.
@auswindall
4 ай бұрын
Ty! First time canning green beans 🎉
@GreenfieldsHomeplace
2 ай бұрын
Hi Ruthann! I came to this video because I’m canning some long beans we have. I didn’t know about the zinc-this is a game changer. Also, what kind of green beans do you typically grow? The reason I ask is because I always get green beans that have strings and I try to find a bean that doesn’t have those tough strings, if possible. My long beans are great and don’t have them but I’d also like to plant a bush bean too (next year probably). I enjoy all your videos so much. You’re amazing and so gifted. ♥️ Thanks!
@janetg4051
7 ай бұрын
, felt so upset when you said someone was rude saying you sounded uneducated. Your skill set may not come from books but should never be seated at. Thank you for being gracious and kind and sharing your education with us. To me, you're a Master Degree in life skills.❤
@janetg4051
7 ай бұрын
Ruth Ann, I meant sneared at. Autocorrect changed it. I wish I has your knowledge, and I'm truly grateful I found your channel.
@yvonneadams5377
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I'm definitely trying this when I do beans again. I like to cut my beans in half or thirds, it is easier to stuff the jars.
@Linda-kq8ef
Жыл бұрын
I learned something new Zinc today, thank you for sharing, and I love to hear you speak, it’s a calming voice. This old country girl from Louisiana enjoys your videos. ✝️💟
@Linda-zi1ds
Жыл бұрын
Love to see the children eating fresh vegetables in the garden! Love you channel.
@shawnmcpeak6184
2 ай бұрын
😅thanks so much Ruth Anne, the zinc is good to know.
@59kuphoff
2 жыл бұрын
Wow! Another fantastic tip! Thanks for taking the time to share. God bless.
@Ruthannzimm
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@debbiejones6956
2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing!!! Love the zinc tablet knowledge!
@lindaeh6972
19 күн бұрын
Love watching your channel learned a lot of new things about canning!🥰
@carolbailey2289
4 ай бұрын
Thank you for the zinc tip! 🌹
@barbioliver4542
Жыл бұрын
Your channel is refreshing. I like how the children get involved and you give enough information/detail that we cancan green beans or whatever the subject matter is
@kelcritcarroll
Жыл бұрын
Oh my what a difference! Im going to go get some zinc today as im getting ready to pressure can my green beans today! Thank u!
@brendadodd1075
Жыл бұрын
Zink! Wow who would havethought this. Thank you. I loeyo9ur videos. love to seen the family work and play together.
@patriciafields1107
6 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing. Love the real show.
@karenleavitt7241
Жыл бұрын
I have 3 canners for the garden I grow. And a 3 burner stove outside. I love you outdoor kitchen.
@cet765
2 ай бұрын
I just found you by accident. Thank you for your video! You made canning green beans look so easy! I have never canned anything. I remember my mom helped my dad's mom can pickled beets one time. I don't remember what happened but I remember mom saying she won't be canning again. I wish I learned how to can foods. Mom froze most everything. There are so many things I wish I could have learned from my mom. But I was young and everything seemed always available in stores. So little did I know!
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