Get it ALL DONE with me! Gardening, Canning & other homestead stuff DITL

In this video I show you what I am doing on our homestead. It was a day of gardening, building, canning and more. Thanks for ...

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🧠 Megan is sharing her experience with a caffeine drink called "Purpose Plus" which she takes for slow-release energy and to avoid the spike and crash associated with typical caffeine consumption.

🌿 She prefers to take her caffeine drink after allowing her cortisol levels to stabilize in the morning to prevent additional stress on her body.

🌱 Megan is an affiliate for the product she is drinking, which contains adaptogenic herbs and claims to promote stress management and mental clarity.

🐣 She discusses a predator issue that resulted in the loss of several chicks they were raising, emphasizing the importance of proper security measures on farms.

👩‍🌾 Megan is working on making her brooder predator-proof to protect future batches of meat chicks, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced in homesteading.

🌻 Attention is given to gardening efforts, including spreading wood chips to control weeds and plans to make improvements for the next planting season.

🍅 There's an element of trial and error in her gardening, such as learning more about tomato plants and dealing with issues like blossom end rot on watermelons.

🏡 The video covers various aspects of homestead life, from tackling different home and garden projects to preparing meals like homemade burgers and french fries.

👶 Megan is balancing her homesteading tasks with caring for her children, indicating the busy and multitasking nature of a parent's life.

🥒 The video includes a segment on home canning, specifically pickling cucumbers, suggesting self-sufficiency and preservation are part of her lifestyle.

Timestamped Summary

00:26 Megan introduces herself and shares what she is drinking from a wine glass which happens to be a slow-release caffeine drink, not actual wine.

02:08 She talks about becoming an affiliate for the brand of her beverage and shares where viewers can find the link to purchase it.

02:47 Megan discusses the loss of chicks they bought for egg laying to a predator and how she has been trying to secure the brooder for the safety of 100 meat chicks they are expecting.

04:01 She shows her garden, talking about the wood chips used to keep weeds down and the growth of raspberries.

04:47 She continues to talk about the status of the garden, the watermelons they are growing, and the need for better planning and organization for next year's garden.

06:22 Megan discusses the apple trees, which have turned brown due to not spraying copper fungicide early enough.

07:14 She explains the need to make improvements to the brooder to make it predator-proof for the arrival of the meat chicks the following week.

09:26 After finishing with the brooder adjustments for the day, Megan plans to grab some lunch and start canning some pickles.

11:14 Detailed explanation of the process Megan follows to can pickles, including the ingredients she uses for the pickling liquid and the steps to ensure they are canned correctly.

13:01 Transitioning to garden work after canning, hoping to take advantage of the kids' nap time to do some pruning and harvesting.

14:13 Megan reflects on the challenges of gardening, such as managing her tomato plants better and the issue of blossom end rot on her watermelons due to a calcium deficiency.

15:13 Video ends with a montage of gardening and canning activities, providing a glimpse into the holistic and home-focused lifestyle Megan promotes.

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Q&A

How do you use Purpose Plus and why do you like it?

I drink my Purpose Plus about an hour and a half after I wake up, after I've had food, because caffeine can cause your cortisol levels to increase. Since cortisol levels are usually high in the morning, drinking it a little later helps avoid a dramatic spike and subsequent crash. This product has slow-release caffeine which gives me energy throughout the day rather than just a burst. It also contains adaptogenic herbs which help me navigate stress and provide mental clarity.

What happened to the chicks you were raising to lay eggs?

Originally, we had eight chicks bought to lay eggs, but unfortunately, a predator got to them when the door underneath the house was accidentally left open. Now we only have two chicks left. I'm currently working on securing their brooder to ensure their safety, especially since we have 100 meat chicks coming soon.

What preparation do you recommend for a garden to avoid issues?

Next year, I feel like I need to spread my plants out better and do a better job at mulching and getting weed barriers in place. Additionally, for my apple trees, I noticed they turned brown due to not applying copper fungicide early enough, so I’ll need to get on top of that next year.

How do you can pickles?

When I can pickles, I use equal parts vinegar and purified water, add a teaspoon of dill in each jar, and a bit of garlic powder and salt to taste. I don't really measure the garlic powder and salt. Then, I consult my canning book to determine how long to boil the jars in the water bath based on their size.

How did you secure the brooder to make it predator-proof?

To secure the brooder and make it predator-proof, I added some boards at the bottom, chicken wire in the middle, and boards at the top. Then I created a lid system with hinges that can be opened during the day and closed at night. This setup is meant to keep the chicks safe for their first three weeks before they're moved to their chicken tractor.

What issues did you face with your garden's tomato plants?

My tomato plants have grown too long and viney for the tomato cages I have them in. They are also too close together. Next year, I plan to hang them up or tie them up properly and give them more space.

What problem did you find with your watermelons, and what causes it?

I noticed two of my watermelons have what's called blossom end rot, which is usually a calcium deficiency. I need to remove the affected watermelons and add calcium to the soil to hopefully prevent the rest of the watermelons from developing the same condition.