Excellent content as always! I am a new subscriber and don't often comment on videos, but wanted to let you know I appreciate your gardening knowledge and down to earth personality. Please continue to share more content! May GOD bless you!
@AGardenersJourneyHomestead
4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! Welcome to my channel!
@tonyaholt2453
4 ай бұрын
Praying for sponsorships! Hey you have not when you ask not!!!
@AGardenersJourneyHomestead
4 ай бұрын
Amen!
@marieanderson5904
4 ай бұрын
Hey Barbara....I wanted to let you know that amazon has the metal raised beds for way cheaper the the price you mentioned.., some less than $100 Dollar unless you looking for the brand you mentioned ....just passing on info...have a blessed day ❤
@joycewilson3620
4 ай бұрын
Exactly. I got a 2 pack for less than $50. You can make 2 4x8 or 1 4x16. They are 1 ft deep. But still can get 8 beds for less than $300. And if you get compost from the refuse yard may fill them all for a couple hundred more. Excited to see.
@AGardenersJourneyHomestead
4 ай бұрын
Hmm good to know...let me check it out!
@Gardenineden1
4 ай бұрын
Yes…I purchased a 2 pack - 48x24 (12 deep) for $56. With free shipping from Amazon.😁
@IOSARBX
4 ай бұрын
A Gardener's Journey Homestead, You're the best! I just had to subscribe!
@AGardenersJourneyHomestead
4 ай бұрын
Aww thank you! Welcome! Where do you live?
@gibsonlr1
4 ай бұрын
Excellent idea Barbara on the raised garden beds in your outside space. Check with Vego or Epic Gardener to see if they will sponsor you. I wish you the best on your idea.
@AGardenersJourneyHomestead
4 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@YourMagicMemories
3 ай бұрын
Since I'm 75 years old it's hard for me to get down on the ground to garden so my grandson said he would build me some raised beds. I love them! They are all 4 foot by 4 foot by 3 feet deep and he built them for free, well, just about. Where I live businesses beg you to haul off their wooden pallets. My grandson went out and got 5 pallets and made me 5 raised beds. All I had to do is buy the weed block for the bottom and the nails to put them together. He even built me a little sitting place on the corners so I can rest when I need to. I know you are thinking about how much dirt I must have bought but I didn't have to. He took the soil from the old garden beds and used that plus some old logs from fallen trees that had blown down. They will help to hold water that will have the plants putting out deeper roots. I know they aren't the prettiest raise beds out there but they will serve me well and provide me with the means to keep gardening. Would it surprise you to hear that that grandson of mine is a true granny's boy? Best of luck with those onions. You've got your work cut out for you there. Oh, one last thing. If you want to get rid of those bug find you some Wormwood plants. They grow wild about everywhere in the US. I found my first growing along side a ditch. But please do not plant them in the garden....they spread real easy. If you plant them around the outside of your garden about 10 feet away, when they get about 3 years growth on them they will be like a fence. Even though we think the Wormwood smell so nice and earthy animals and bugs do not. A deer won't even walk through it to get to a berry bush. Once it starts really growing you take cuttings off it which makes it grow even more and you hang the cuttings in your tomatoes, scatter the cuttings around your squash and cucumbers, hang them in your beans. You won't have any problem with bugs. If you google Wormwood you will see it says, "Wormwood deters insect pests such as ants, cabbage loopers, cabbage maggots, carrot flies, codling moths, flea beetles, and whiteflies. Wormwood is also deer and rabbit resistant and repels mice. Deadhead flowers to prevent any undesired self-seeding." You can plant Wormwood in pots and set them around your garden, just don't let them go to seed. If you go to a garden center they may have some Wormwood that you can look at and smell so you will know it when you see it. If you find you have a problem with silverfish in a closet or even spiders then scatter some cutting about and that's the end of that problem. God bless, Jenny
@AGardenersJourneyHomestead
3 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for the tip and that is awesome on your raised beds! You have a great grandson🙂
@vivianmitchell3769
4 ай бұрын
I love pulling weeds!!! Wish I was close I would help!!! Your garden looks great.
@AGardenersJourneyHomestead
4 ай бұрын
You do? I hate it! And yes I wish you were my neighbor lol
@Gracegirl27
4 ай бұрын
Praying in agreement with you
@krystalevans-gardenqueen3752
4 ай бұрын
This is how my corn always looks. Everything looks so good. Praying for the sponsorship.
@AGardenersJourneyHomestead
4 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@caliBornbEauty
3 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your space with us! My garden is doing well except for 2 beds that seem to be struggling so I think it's a soil issue which can be corrected since I only have small backyard raised beds. But they won't grow anything so once I fix the soil, maybe I can get a fall harvest over there. anyway, I picked my first tomatoes this year and for the first time since 2020(also my first year gardening), they are big ones and not cherry tomatoes! And I also planted tomatillo plants this year. first time. So I'm learning and growing with you sis! Happy gardening!
@HappyHeart_Garden
4 ай бұрын
Hi Barbara, when the husks turn yellow and you can see the tomatillo on the inside sticking out, they’re ready to harvest.😊 You’ll love them!!
@AGardenersJourneyHomestead
4 ай бұрын
OK good to know-thanks! What else do you do with them besides salsa verde?
@ImperfectCre8tions
4 ай бұрын
Hi Mrs. Barbara. I grew corn the first time last year. That short corn may be a need for higher nitrogen, but the plants with leaves and no corn have no male pollen pods at the top, so they’ve not been self pollinated. Hopefully, I’m not insulting your intelligence, but I’m new to corn so wanted to share.
@AGardenersJourneyHomestead
4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I appreciate all the tips!
@azbz1z2z75
3 ай бұрын
Thank you for the tip. I have a small garden and learned to continuously fight weeds and keep every inch of my garden filled with food growing. But its still a struggle. i like you and enjoy watching and listening to you. Keep it going. Oh and I learn something important every single year. Suz
@sandraoconnor5700
4 ай бұрын
Love your beautiful healthy garden, especially how you companion plant with gorgeous flowers and other veggies ❤❤❤Love your channel❤❤❤
@AGardenersJourneyHomestead
4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I appreciate you being here.
@stephanyhogue50
4 ай бұрын
I love your channel.
@AGardenersJourneyHomestead
4 ай бұрын
Thank you! I really appreciate that!
@TRTGCbyjroed
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the share Barbara. Your garden looks amazing. We are in the triple digits now so I really have to keep a watchful eye on my garden. Praying and fingers crossed for a successful growing season🙏🏾😊
@AGardenersJourneyHomestead
4 ай бұрын
Thank you and wow that is hot!
@backyardgardenswithBeth
4 ай бұрын
corn is doing good girl,tassel on top !!
@craftyfarmer04
4 ай бұрын
For bananna peppers it depends how long you leave them the longer you leave them they will change colors just like bells. I always pulled at bright yellow. I always stuff some for hubby when I am making jalapeño poppers since he don't like hot.
@AGardenersJourneyHomestead
4 ай бұрын
OK good to know! Thanks!
@maryhasse7161
4 ай бұрын
I don't have one myself but I have heard that you can use a black light to look for bugs. Also might a magnifying glass help you see tiny varments that could be causing your corn to not grow as you want it to. Bugs can be vicious but you already know that. Thanks for having a good and informative channel.
@growingmyown
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your garden with us.. your garden is amazing.
@AGardenersJourneyHomestead
4 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@jessicaberrios9149
4 ай бұрын
Hi Barbara~! I just stumbled upon your channel and I absolutely love it, you and your garden~! I’ve only decided this year to really get into gardening so I decided to start with medicinals…all from seed~! Thank you for sharing❤
@AGardenersJourneyHomestead
3 ай бұрын
Oh that is a great place to start and hope they do well! Thanks for stopping by my channel!
@tonyaholt2453
4 ай бұрын
I was sitting here having a conversation along with you on KZitem and that’s why there are so many comments from me. 😊 Hope you are well. I used your Greenstalk discount code for supports. Greenstalk had them on sale. I wasn’t “gate keeping” the information, but forgot to go back and share it.
@AGardenersJourneyHomestead
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and I appreciate you using my code!
@gwencalloway4808
4 ай бұрын
Beautiful garden Barbara,thanks for sharing! 😊❤
@AGardenersJourneyHomestead
4 ай бұрын
Thanks Gwen!
@ReinaMoesDIYinItDesigns
4 ай бұрын
On the corn, that part at the top is the tassle and on the actual corn cobs is the silk. The pollen from the tassle had to fall on the silk to make the corn kernel. Live your tour ❤
@AGardenersJourneyHomestead
3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@evahaynes4438
3 ай бұрын
This is my first time watching your video, and I must tell you how much I enjoyed it. You are so down to earth and funny, and you give us such great information while keeping us interested and laughing. I'm sorry I can't give you any suggestions on the problems you're having with the corn, but I think you're going in the right direction. Keep up the great work. Thanks❤😂
@AGardenersJourneyHomestead
3 ай бұрын
Thank you and welcome to my channel! I appreciate you being here!
@keyphabenyisrael3219
4 ай бұрын
Hi, the sweet banana peppers will go from greenish yellow to yellow to orange to light red typically, but they can get the purple/brownish blotches on them too. I've always enjoyed banana peppers on pizza, but I stopped growing them a couple of years ago because I ended up liking other varieties better. Like bell peppers, you can harvest them as soon as they're the size you want, but to get a sweeter fruit you have to let them ripen up.
@AGardenersJourneyHomestead
4 ай бұрын
Ok thanks for letting me know!
@DeedeeBenge
4 ай бұрын
The tomatillos look great. They need to be staked up. You pick them when the husk is full and start to split. I freeze mine just like tomatoes. When you have time you can make your sala verde. The nasty bug's will start attacking them in about 6 weeks. So pick pick pick. Happy gardening.
@AGardenersJourneyHomestead
4 ай бұрын
ok good to know! Thank you!
@charlenecooper2844
4 ай бұрын
Hi Barbara, If I may suggest using 20 to 30 gallons grow bags for growing your potatoes, garlic and onions. Then, when you go to harvest it will be much easier. I use all grow bags and don't have anything in the ground. And I use the grow bags on top of the weed block fabric. I am in zone 7B (Middle TN), as well. Happy Gardening!!
@AGardenersJourneyHomestead
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the idea!
@charlenecooper2844
4 ай бұрын
@@AGardenersJourneyHomestead You're welcome!
@craftyfarmer04
4 ай бұрын
Lol I am already tried of squash and zucchini. Frozen canned freeze dried. Eaten. I'm letting some get really big now for animal feed.
@AGardenersJourneyHomestead
4 ай бұрын
Oh wow! Congrats on the abundance!
@urbancountrygal7672
4 ай бұрын
You're right, and it is a nitrogen issue. The center squash is the tromboncino squash. You may want to move one. They get really big and choke out everything.
@AGardenersJourneyHomestead
4 ай бұрын
Ok thank you!
@andralandi1108
3 ай бұрын
All peppers ripen to a different color than they start. The greenish-yellow banana peppers we normally eat are actually the unripe version. They ripen to a reddish orange and are good at any stage of ripeness. When I pickle banana peppers, I usually just use a mix of whatever I have.
@AGardenersJourneyHomestead
3 ай бұрын
Ok thank you ! How do you use your pickled peppers?
@andralandi1108
3 ай бұрын
@@AGardenersJourneyHomestead a lot of the time, straight out of the jar 😜 Aside from that, I use most of them in marinara for seafood pasta since that’s a dinner we eat a lot. They’re also great on sandwiches, in salads or even chopped finely and sprinkled on top of eggs with tomatoes and basil. The sky’s the limit 😊
@travelinggrandmagardener1794
4 ай бұрын
Great plan
@guineapigsarecute1118
3 ай бұрын
you have to wait for those tomatillo to fill up the little papers and the outer paper like covering will turn crispy and dry up and that's how you know they're ready. They will almost fall off the plant. they get a pretty good size, and should fill out the entire paper. you may want to put the plant up on the trellis too. You will get a lot of tomatillo, they are very very very prolific producers.
@guineapigsarecute1118
3 ай бұрын
they make yummy salsa
@AGardenersJourneyHomestead
3 ай бұрын
Good to know!
@Spondennysgarden7b
4 ай бұрын
Thats a great idea with the raised beds🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤
@AGardenersJourneyHomestead
4 ай бұрын
Thank you! Now to just buy them...
@delphine88313
4 ай бұрын
I'm growing tomatillos for the first time also.I thought I heard on one video that when they fall, they are ready.I got to check mr.google, if I get anything.😅😅.My okra is slowly putting out .I got Okra planted EVERYWHERE, lol, and folks really want some.So they need to put out! 😅
@AGardenersJourneyHomestead
4 ай бұрын
Congrats on the okra! Ok on the tomatillo! Now that you mention it I think I heard that too about them falling off
@opraha1113
4 ай бұрын
I hope you get that sponsorship! I’m growing sweet banana peppers for the first time too. All of mine are yellow but I’m going to leave them a bit longer to see if they change to red
@AGardenersJourneyHomestead
4 ай бұрын
Ok thanks!
@deidredawson6685
4 ай бұрын
Hey Lady. I grew tomitillo this yr for the first time because i want to make salsa verde. You know their ready to harvest when the husks start to bust open. Depending on the variety it takes alot because they are small. I made my 1st salsa batch the other day and water bath canned it, so exciting. Thanks for sharing
@AGardenersJourneyHomestead
3 ай бұрын
Ok good to know! Hopefully my 2 plants will give me enough to make some!
@janicecoby3103
4 ай бұрын
Hi, I grew banana peppers last year. They started out the yellowish color but left on the bush they turned orange and then they turned red. You can eat at any stage.
@AGardenersJourneyHomestead
4 ай бұрын
Ok thanks! How do you eat or what dish with?
@tinatriestoplan8316
4 ай бұрын
Hey Barbara! You give me hope! My garden isnt doing much of anything really. A few things are doing great, but the majority not so much. It really hasn't been very hot here so I need to be more patient. That's what I'm taking from you. Patience. Where did you get the blueberry tomato seeds from. I'd love to try to get my hands on some. Thanks again 👋🏾
@AGardenersJourneyHomestead
4 ай бұрын
Yes let patience work lol! I got them from Baker Creek!
@GoingGreenMom
4 ай бұрын
Okay, it doesn't look like anyone has answered your questions on the corn. You are seeing the tassels on the corn cobs that are forming, that is actually the silks that accept the pollen from the tassels. The tassels are the part at the top where you aren't seeing leaves. That is where the pollen forms and then it drops down onto the silks with wind.... or if you are hand pollinating you cut that top part off and I believe rub it on the silks. Please keep in mind that this is coming from someone who hasn't grown corn in the garden and did not detassel as a teenager, so this is just the 2nd hand knowledge from people who have in corn country. Lol.
@AGardenersJourneyHomestead
4 ай бұрын
So are you saying it is ok that they do not have leaves at the top?
@KellieDTravis
3 ай бұрын
@AGardenersJourneyHomestead yes! That's normal
@thatzmyart675
4 ай бұрын
I thought they were all yellowish green color also
@valerieseaborn9197
4 ай бұрын
Great plan. I love the medal beds from Vego
@AGardenersJourneyHomestead
3 ай бұрын
Yes me too!
@dianafigueroa6764
4 ай бұрын
I find that landscape fabric doesn’t really keep the weeds from growing. Weeds want to grow, and they will, even if under the landscape fabric, because the holes created for the plants provide just enough air, light and water to keep them going. So, even though you don’t see them, they are there and robbing your plans of nutrients. Also, the weed fabric can keep you from amending the soil with compost, which may then lead to hard soil. I find that it is easier to plant without the landscape fabric and work on reducing the amount of weeds in your soil over time by directly dealing with them. Good luck.
@mixmix3499
4 ай бұрын
Is that a volunteer tomato at 19:29 😅. Garden looks great!
@AGardenersJourneyHomestead
4 ай бұрын
I think so!
@guineapigsarecute1118
3 ай бұрын
banana peppers can change colors depending on how long they stay on the plant. you can get them in sweet or in hot peppers. most of the time they are yellow, but you can get a red one or a purple one on the plant too. sort of like how some of the japanese shisto will be mostly green but you can get a red on one them too.
@AGardenersJourneyHomestead
3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@guineapigsarecute1118
3 ай бұрын
@@AGardenersJourneyHomestead you are most welcome!
@guineapigsarecute1118
3 ай бұрын
yeah last year i had horrible squash and zucchini too! the bugs were so bad. Im hoping for better this year.
@AGardenersJourneyHomestead
3 ай бұрын
Yes mine are doing better this year. I have harvested over 20 this week!
@guineapigsarecute1118
3 ай бұрын
@@AGardenersJourneyHomestead wow !!!!! that's a lot :D
@taneriapollins9225
4 ай бұрын
I have vego garden raised bed I love them
@AGardenersJourneyHomestead
4 ай бұрын
Yes that is what I have in my tunnel.
@dianafigueroa6764
4 ай бұрын
Jalepeños = Poppers. 😊
@gardenstatesowandsew
4 ай бұрын
I live the dark tomato's and I'm hoping I like they taste. They are supposed to be mu h better for my artitis inflammation, than red. Yellow is too but I'm not crazy about them
@GoingGreenMom
4 ай бұрын
Idk about that since my issues from tomatoes are lectin/gut related, but for some reason thought I should mention boron has greatly helped arthritis type pain for me.
@AGardenersJourneyHomestead
4 ай бұрын
@@GoingGreenMom Boron in what form?
@AGardenersJourneyHomestead
4 ай бұрын
You tried sungold tomatoes?
@laurasmith4509
4 ай бұрын
Hey Barbara, my okra is growing slow also
@AGardenersJourneyHomestead
4 ай бұрын
Is it hot where you are-like above 90 degrees?
@tonyaholt2453
4 ай бұрын
I’m outside Dallas, TX, zone 8/8a. My okra is growing very slowly. I have harvested 1 okra! I’m sure they will overwhelm me in a couple weeks. I kept planting more okra seeds and put out some more last week. I have a feeling that may have been a mistake. My beans are not growing well at all and I have reseeded a couple times
@laurasmith4509
4 ай бұрын
@@AGardenersJourneyHomestead yes
@AGardenersJourneyHomestead
4 ай бұрын
@@laurasmith4509 Give it a couple of weeks and let's see what happens
@theheardhomestead
3 ай бұрын
Banana peppers are yellow but turn pink to red when fully ripe. That purple color you see is sun scald. For your large leaf basil what is the name of it?
@AGardenersJourneyHomestead
3 ай бұрын
The large leaf basil is Mammoth Basil. Thanks!
@fortunefarms
4 ай бұрын
I’ve had some banana peppers stay in long enough to get red!
@AGardenersJourneyHomestead
4 ай бұрын
Ok what do you eat your banana peppers with?
@fortunefarms
4 ай бұрын
@@AGardenersJourneyHomestead on sandwhich’s!
@jacquelinejenkins8
4 ай бұрын
Hi Barbara the garden looks great. I enjoyed the video. Happy gardening.😊😊😊
@AGardenersJourneyHomestead
4 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@tinatriestoplan8316
4 ай бұрын
Hey Barbara. I pray you're well. I wanted to let you know Amazon has several metal raised garden beds for a very reasonable price, depending on the style/brand you want. I just ordered a 2-pack, 6x3x1 that comes with tomato cages, gloves, & tags. I can't remember the brand, but the current price is $39. I feel that is a very reasonable price especially if you need quite a few. Hope this helps.
@AGardenersJourneyHomestead
4 ай бұрын
That is very inexpensive! Can you send me the link to my email?
@tinatriestoplan8316
4 ай бұрын
@@AGardenersJourneyHomestead I'm not real tech savvy, but I'll do my best. Hold tight...
@tinatriestoplan8316
4 ай бұрын
@@AGardenersJourneyHomestead So I just sent the link. Please let me know if you got it.
@AGardenersJourneyHomestead
4 ай бұрын
@@tinatriestoplan8316 Lol that is ok. I saw some on Amazon when I just looked. They are not as tall as I want. I want 17 inches high.
@AGardenersJourneyHomestead
4 ай бұрын
@@tinatriestoplan8316 No I do not have it in my email. Did you send it to barbara@livingfoodsfarm.com?
@gardenstatesowandsew
4 ай бұрын
Beautiful garden. I can't help with corn. It is only my second time with corn. The first was a complete fail 😂
@marygrott8095
4 ай бұрын
I've never seen colored banana peppers, but that doesn't mean that they don't exist, so I guess you'll be surprised. And, Barbara, now you know better than to wsit two days to harvest that zucchini! It'll be a baseball bat by then! 😂
@AGardenersJourneyHomestead
4 ай бұрын
Lol! It is too small but I am watching it!
@theheardhomestead
3 ай бұрын
For the corn in my research you are only “supposed” to do one type at a time, separate varieties by 2 weeks when planting or they will cross pollinate and not do or taste well. The corn to me does look stunted did you direct seed or transplant?
@AGardenersJourneyHomestead
3 ай бұрын
Oh wow good to know. They may not be good so we shall see. I transplanted them.
@GoingGreenMom
4 ай бұрын
But I thought potatoes were pioneer plants and helped knock out the weeds when planting in ground? I've not really had to weed them when I've planted.
@GoingGreenMom
4 ай бұрын
I should note I was planting in crap soil so I'm questioning this because that easily could have been the reason I didn't have weeds. Lol.
@AGardenersJourneyHomestead
4 ай бұрын
I do not know because that would have been my first time so maybe you are right! Did not know that.
@lisafahrner8257
4 ай бұрын
Hi Barbara, How did you freeze your peppers?
@AGardenersJourneyHomestead
4 ай бұрын
Slice in strips usually or dice and then put them in my Stasher bags
@elizabethhenderson7247
4 ай бұрын
I follow another creator. I’ll look up her channel if you like. she has a whole really great video on the metal Raised bed gardens and she’s in Florida so it’s close enough heat wise for what you do and I believe she has a discount code I will reply to this comment with it if you want me to I just don’t want to cross reference another user without your permission.
@AGardenersJourneyHomestead
4 ай бұрын
Yes it is ok-thank you!
@elizabethhenderson7247
4 ай бұрын
kzitem.info/news/bejne/tYyZrnyDo55_eqQsi=b-6hhnhtf9zXHVr3. If you look ahead has several videos on raised beds. This on is a not to get one lol. There is a coupon code for the one she loves now in her description:)
@sharonmckee2403
4 ай бұрын
What do you mean by “pinching your basil”?
@GoingGreenMom
4 ай бұрын
When you pinch out the tops the plant branches out 2 directions making it bushier and giving you a harvest.
@AGardenersJourneyHomestead
4 ай бұрын
You pinch right above the leaf node once it gets about 6 inches tall.
@sharonmckee2403
4 ай бұрын
@@GoingGreenMom I see… thanks!
@theheardhomestead
3 ай бұрын
Let me know if you still have questions about the tomatillos. I got you girl 😊
@AGardenersJourneyHomestead
3 ай бұрын
Thanks. Is there anything else you make with them besides salsa verde?
@theheardhomestead
3 ай бұрын
@@AGardenersJourneyHomestead this is my first year growing them but just to give you a bit of info I found, they freeze like tomatoes, they have to be boiled or roasted for 5-7 min before making salsa verde, and you purée it. I did notice that most recipes were a salsa, but a lot of them switched it up in order to put them as a base to some Mexican dishes. I have also seen some people cut them up and eat them raw. I plan to start off with just salsa Verde until I get that right☺️ but you can definitely freeze them and get a good quantity up before you decide on a recipe.
@theheardhomestead
3 ай бұрын
Oh, and I forgot to say you will know they are ready when they turn the size of a tomato and the paper around them pops open at the bottom and then you can see the shiny green tomatillo. They pop off of the stem very easily and you can store it with the paper on to protect it a while longer. I took the paper off and washed the tomatillo to put it in the refrigerator since my quantity is not a lot right now I am going to use the ones I have to do a small test batch of salsa..
@AGardenersJourneyHomestead
3 ай бұрын
@@theheardhomestead Perfect and thanks so much for the info! Very helpful!
@AGardenersJourneyHomestead
3 ай бұрын
@@theheardhomestead Thank you! We will trying together!
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