The Seasonal Homestead

Building the Haven High Tunnel from Farmers Friend! Plus WHY it is so valuable to have a high tunnel (greenhouse) for a garden. Check out the HAVEN HIGH TUNNEL 👉 https://www.farmersfriend.com/?rid=tsh Details We built the 16 x 96ft Gothic Style Haven High Tunnel. We added dutch door end walls with woven poly plastic. Silage tarps, shade cloth, and ground cover can be found here 👉https://www.farmersfriend.com/?rid=tsh We also own a 14x50ft caterpillar tunnel in the classic pro style 👉https://www.farmersfriend.com/p/classic-caterpillar-tunnel?Bow%20Spacing=5-ft&Package=Pro&Size=14%27%20x%2050%27&rid=tsh The weed paper 👉 https://www.arbico-organics.com/product/weedguardplus-heavy-weight-rolls-smooth-creped/weed-barriers My recent blog post, Is a greenhouse worth the cost? https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/is-a-greenhouse-worth-the-cost/ Please know I will only recommend items I LOVE and use myself, at no extra cost to you, and it helps support the channel! You guys are the best! -Becky #greenhouse #greenhousebuild #hightunnel

A few days in our life. Showing how we organize our time for preserving, cooking, gardening, homeschooling, and homemaking. Canning and Preserving Supplies: Freeze Dryer: https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1290.html Dehydrator: https://amzn.to/3nV8JbW Pressure Canner: https://amzn.to/42Hk0Lw Waterbath Canner: https://amzn.to/3VYZgwD Sauce Maker: https://amzn.to/43EFycq Kitchen Tools used in video: Blender: https://amzn.to/3qDHT9x 13 inch Cast Iron & Carbon Steel Skillet: https://www.marquettecastings.com?aff=40 Food Processor: https://amzn.to/45eo5bV Smoker: https://rstyle.me/+VAp6KM2iARDlDKnE5pAnSQ Temperature Probes for meat (similar): https://amzn.to/3shk4os My little food chopper that has worked well thus far actually broke one of the hinges during the making of this video. We plan on getting a new one, probably a different brand. I've only had that one a few months. Garden Supplies/Tools: Silage Tarps- https://www.farmersfriend.com/p/silage-tarp/?queryID=87f9cb6232c9f1aec576d09e43a53501&rid=tsh Soil Knife- https://amzn.to/3pmm4L4 Japanese Weeding Sickle- https://amzn.to/3Jy47jl Favorite Large Tools- https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/11-time-saving-garden-tools-for-a-large-garden/ Soil Blocker 2 inch- https://amzn.to/3Icy5ZX Soil Blocker 4 inch- https://amzn.to/3VRvFp3 Soil Testing- https://rxsoil.com/nutrients?source=seasonalhomestead Use code SEASONALHOMESTEAD for 10% off your order! Garden Infrastructure: Caterpillar Tunnel (I have the 14x50ft pro): https://www.farmersfriend.com/p/classic-caterpillar-tunnel?rid=tsh How to Make My Homemade Seed Starting Soil Mix- https://youtu.be/KyHg1fs-Rwk Garden Attire: My Favorite Garden Overalls- https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2060467&u=3077997&m=126572&urllink=&afftrack= Floppy Garden Hat- https://amzn.to/3I1iHPI Favorite Knee Pads- https://amzn.to/3LUDKVh Shop My Favorite Things: https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/shop-my-favorite-things/ Music: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/5slh1q Garden Planning & Preserving Journal: Seeds I'm growing this year: https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/2023-seed-picks-for-the-garden/ Seedtime garden planner: https://seedtime.us/jkmel4ukl4tonac09iap-5fs?ref=becky-porter82 My sisters garden planner (also great for a preserving journal!) -printable pdf version: https://tidd.ly/3xcIoqM My sisters garden planner -book version (also great for a preserving journal!: https://amzn.to/3XeEvw4 My Garden Plan & Layout 2023- https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/garden-plan-2023 Bulk Foods: Where I buy all bulk organic grains and more- https://www.azurestandard.com/?a_aid=0Hay9RSz0J Most links are affiliate links. Please know I will only recommend items I LOVE and use myself, at no extra cost to you, and it helps support the channel! You guys are the best! -Becky

Preserving food from our summer garden. Recipes Roasted Pizza Sauce https://amzn.to/45nq0Lc Spaghetti Sauce without Meat https://nchfp.uga.edu/how/can_03/spaghetti_sauce.html Veggie Loaded Marinara Sauce https://amzn.to/45KFdpj How to Freeze Green Beans https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/how-to-freeze-green-beans-from-the-garden/ Chicken Enchilada Soup https://amzn.to/3qOe467 Canning and Preserving Supplies: Freeze Dryer: https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1290.html Dehydrator: https://amzn.to/3nV8JbW Pressure Canner: https://amzn.to/42Hk0Lw Waterbath Canner: https://amzn.to/3VYZgwD Sauce Maker: https://amzn.to/43EFycq Electric Roasting Pan: https://rstyle.me/+2f8Fjfp_cwy86osshEeZWQ Food Chopper: https://amzn.to/45qr3Kd Bulk Foods: Where I buy all bulk organic grains and more- https://www.azurestandard.com/?a_aid=0Hay9RSz0J Garden Supplies/Tools: Silage Tarps- https://www.farmersfriend.com/p/silage-tarp/?queryID=87f9cb6232c9f1aec576d09e43a53501&rid=tsh Soil Knife- https://amzn.to/3pmm4L4 Japanese Weeding Sickle- https://amzn.to/3Jy47jl Favorite Large Tools- https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/11-time-saving-garden-tools-for-a-large-garden/ Soil Blocker 2 inch- https://amzn.to/3Icy5ZX Soil Blocker 4 inch- https://amzn.to/3VRvFp3 Soil Testing- https://rxsoil.com/nutrients?source=seasonalhomestead Use code SEASONALHOMESTEAD for 10% off your order! Garden Infrastructure: Caterpillar Tunnel (I have the 14x50ft pro): https://www.farmersfriend.com/p/classic-caterpillar-tunnel?rid=tsh Shed: https://homesteadsupplier.com/collections/sheds/products/ez-fit-riverside-shed-kit Use code SEASONAL100 for $100 off any shed. How to Make My Homemade Seed Starting Soil Mix- https://youtu.be/KyHg1fs-Rwk Garden Attire: My Favorite Garden Overalls- https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2060467&u=3077997&m=126572&urllink=&afftrack= Floppy Garden Hat- https://amzn.to/3I1iHPI Favorite Knee Pads- https://amzn.to/3LUDKVh Shop My Favorite Things: https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/shop-my-favorite-things/ Music: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/5slh1q Garden Planning & Preserving Journal: Seeds I'm growing this year: https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/2023-seed-picks-for-the-garden/ Seedtime garden planner: https://seedtime.us/jkmel4ukl4tonac09iap-5fs?ref=becky-porter82 My sisters garden planner (also great for a preserving journal!) -printable pdf version: https://tidd.ly/3xcIoqM My sisters garden planner -book version (also great for a preserving journal!: https://amzn.to/3XeEvw4 My Garden Plan & Layout 2023- https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/garden-plan-2023 Most links are affiliate links. Please know I will only recommend items I LOVE and use myself, at no extra cost to you, and it helps support the channel! You guys are the best! -Becky

5 Weeknight dinners using the abundance of summer produce in the garden. Recipes Savory Crepes- https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/savory-buckwheat-crepes/ Tortillas for pulled pork tacos- https://www.mexicoinmykitchen.com/flour-tortillas-de-harina/#recipe How to Make Preserved Lemons- https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/how-to-make-preserved-lemons/ Preserved Lemon Hummus- https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/preserved-lemon-hummus/ Greek Salad- https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/greek-salad/ Naan Bread- https://rasamalaysia.com/naan/ Grain Bowls & Creamy Garlic Basil Dressing- https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/seasonal-grain-bowls/ Frittata- 10 eggs ½c. milk 4 garlic cloves ½ teaspoon salt 1.5 lbs summer squash or zucchini sliced super thin Tomatoes Basil Green onions Grated Cheese Cook at 400ºF for 15-20 minutes or until fully cooked (I have a 13 inch cast iron so it cooks faster) Kitchen Tools used in video: Outdoor pizza oven (similar): https://amzn.to/44f4MO4 Blender: https://amzn.to/3qDHT9x 13 inch Cast Iron & Carbon Steel Skillet: https://www.marquettecastings.com?aff=40 Crepe Maker: https://amzn.to/3YCYdnk Food Processor: https://amzn.to/45eo5bV Griddle: https://amzn.to/45d9E7W Smoker: https://rstyle.me/+VAp6KM2iARDlDKnE5pAnSQ Temperature Probes for meat (similar): https://amzn.to/3shk4os Infared Thermometer: https://amzn.to/3KISBlX Garden Supplies/Tools: Silage Tarps- https://www.farmersfriend.com/p/silage-tarp/?queryID=87f9cb6232c9f1aec576d09e43a53501&rid=tsh Soil Knife- https://amzn.to/3pmm4L4 Japanese Weeding Sickle- https://amzn.to/3Jy47jl Favorite Large Tools- https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/11-time-saving-garden-tools-for-a-large-garden/ Soil Blocker 2 inch- https://amzn.to/3Icy5ZX Soil Blocker 4 inch- https://amzn.to/3VRvFp3 Soil Testing- https://rxsoil.com/nutrients?source=seasonalhomestead Use code SEASONALHOMESTEAD for 10% off your order! Garden Infrastructure: Caterpillar Tunnel (I have the 14x50ft pro): https://www.farmersfriend.com/p/classic-caterpillar-tunnel?rid=tsh Shed: https://homesteadsupplier.com/collections/sheds/products/ez-fit-riverside-shed-kit Use code SEASONAL100 for $100 off any shed. How to Make My Homemade Seed Starting Soil Mix- https://youtu.be/KyHg1fs-Rwk Garden Attire: My Favorite Garden Overalls- https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2060467&u=3077997&m=126572&urllink=&afftrack= Floppy Garden Hat- https://amzn.to/3I1iHPI Favorite Knee Pads- https://amzn.to/3LUDKVh Shop My Favorite Things: https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/shop-my-favorite-things/ Music: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/5slh1q Garden Planning & Preserving Journal: Seeds I'm growing this year: https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/2023-seed-picks-for-the-garden/ Seedtime garden planner: https://seedtime.us/jkmel4ukl4tonac09iap-5fs?ref=becky-porter82 My sisters garden planner (also great for a preserving journal!) -printable pdf version: https://tidd.ly/3xcIoqM My sisters garden planner -book version (also great for a preserving journal!: https://amzn.to/3XeEvw4 My Garden Plan & Layout 2023- https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/garden-plan-2023 Canning and Preserving Supplies: Freeze Dryer: https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1290.html Dehydrator: https://amzn.to/3nV8JbW Pressure Canner: https://amzn.to/42Hk0Lw Waterbath Canner: https://amzn.to/3VYZgwD Sauce Maker: https://amzn.to/43EFycq Bulk Foods: Where I buy all bulk organic grains and more- https://www.azurestandard.com/?a_aid=0Hay9RSz0J Most links are affiliate links. Please know I will only recommend items I LOVE and use myself, at no extra cost to you, and it helps support the channel! You guys are the best! -Becky Chapters: 00:00 Overview 00:31 Savory Buckwheat Crepes 06:54 Summer Vegetable Frittata 9:53 Smoked Pulled Pork Tacos 15:00 Greek Salad, Naan, and Hummus 20:17 Grain Bowls

A garden tour and update for what we did in the month of July in the garden. Harvests are pouring in and it's hot outside! Garden Supplies/Tools: Silage Tarps- https://www.farmersfriend.com/p/silage-tarp/?queryID=87f9cb6232c9f1aec576d09e43a53501&rid=tsh Soil Knife- https://amzn.to/3pmm4L4 Japanese Weeding Sickle- https://amzn.to/3Jy47jl Favorite Large Tools- https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/11-time-saving-garden-tools-for-a-large-garden/ Soil Blocker 2 inch- https://amzn.to/3Icy5ZX Soil Blocker 4 inch- https://amzn.to/3VRvFp3 Soil Testing- https://rxsoil.com/nutrients?source=seasonalhomestead Use code SEASONALHOMESTEAD for 10% off your order! Garden Infrastructure: Caterpillar Tunnel (I have the 14x50ft pro): https://www.farmersfriend.com/p/classic-caterpillar-tunnel?rid=tsh Shed: https://homesteadsupplier.com/collections/sheds/products/ez-fit-riverside-shed-kit Use code SEASONAL100 for $100 off any shed. How to Make My Homemade Seed Starting Soil Mix- https://youtu.be/KyHg1fs-Rwk Garden Attire: My Favorite Garden Overalls- https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2060467&u=3077997&m=126572&urllink=&afftrack= Floppy Garden Hat- https://amzn.to/3I1iHPI Favorite Knee Pads- https://amzn.to/3LUDKVh Shop My Favorite Things: https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/shop-my-favorite-things/ Music: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/5slh1q Garden Planning & Preserving Journal: Seeds I'm growing this year: https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/2023-seed-picks-for-the-garden/ Seedtime garden planner: https://seedtime.us/jkmel4ukl4tonac09iap-5fs?ref=becky-porter82 My sisters garden planner (also great for a preserving journal!) -printable pdf version: https://tidd.ly/3xcIoqM My sisters garden planner -book version (also great for a preserving journal!: https://amzn.to/3XeEvw4 My Garden Plan & Layout 2023- https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/garden-plan-2023 Canning and Preserving Supplies: Freeze Dryer: https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1290.html Dehydrator: https://amzn.to/3nV8JbW Pressure Canner: https://amzn.to/42Hk0Lw Waterbath Canner: https://amzn.to/3VYZgwD Sauce Maker: https://amzn.to/43EFycq Bulk Foods: Where I buy all bulk organic grains and more- https://www.azurestandard.com/?a_aid=0Hay9RSz0J Most links are affiliate links. Please know I will only recommend items I LOVE and use myself, at no extra cost to you, and it helps support the channel! You guys are the best! -Becky

Jumping into canning, freezing, and freeze drying our garden harvest. It's been a great year in the garden which means we have lots of preserving to do! Books mentioned: Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving (Beef Stock): https://amzn.to/450VgPr The Complete Guide to Pressure Canning (Soups): https://amzn.to/452JuEh Freeze Fresh (Stewed Garlic Butter Zucchini): https://amzn.to/44FOtv5 Canning and Preserving Supplies: Freeze Dryer: https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1290.html Dehydrator: https://amzn.to/3nV8JbW Pressure Canner: https://amzn.to/42Hk0Lw Waterbath Canner: https://amzn.to/3VYZgwD Sauce Maker: https://amzn.to/43EFycq Veggie Chopper used for celery in video: https://amzn.to/3q7TXzs Garden Planning & Preserving Journal: My sisters garden planner (also great for a preserving journal!) -printable pdf version: https://tidd.ly/3xcIoqM My sisters garden planner -book version (also great for a preserving journal!: https://amzn.to/3XeEvw4 Seeds I'm growing this year: https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/2023-seed-picks-for-the-garden/ Seedtime garden planner (awesome for planning succession planting and maximizing how much you can grow): https://seedtime.us/jkmel4ukl4tonac09iap-5fs?ref=becky-porter82 My Garden Plan & Layout 2023- https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/garden-plan-2023/ Bulk Foods: Where I buy all bulk organic grains and more- https://www.azurestandard.com/?a_aid=0Hay9RSz0J Garden Supplies/Tools: Silage Tarps- https://www.farmersfriend.com/p/silage-tarp/?queryID=87f9cb6232c9f1aec576d09e43a53501&rid=tsh Soil Knife- https://amzn.to/3pmm4L4 Japanese Weeding Sickle- https://amzn.to/3Jy47jl Favorite Large Tools- https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/11-time-saving-garden-tools-for-a-large-garden/ Soil Blocker 2 inch- https://amzn.to/3Icy5ZX Soil Blocker 4 inch- https://amzn.to/3VRvFp3 Soil Testing- https://rxsoil.com/nutrients?source=seasonalhomestead Use code SEASONALHOMESTEAD for 10% off your order! Garden Infrastructure: Caterpillar Tunnel (I have the 14x50ft pro): https://www.farmersfriend.com/p/classic-caterpillar-tunnel?rid=tsh Shed: https://homesteadsupplier.com/collections/sheds/products/ez-fit-riverside-shed-kit Use code SEASONAL100 for $100 off any shed. How to Make My Homemade Seed Starting Soil Mix- https://youtu.be/KyHg1fs-Rwk Garden Attire: My Favorite Garden Overalls- https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2060467&u=3077997&m=126572&urllink=&afftrack= Floppy Garden Hat- https://amzn.to/3I1iHPI Favorite Knee Pads- https://amzn.to/3LUDKVh 00:00 A Different Year 00:40 Blueberries 02:19 Peas 04:42 Garlic Scapes and Green Onions 07:30 Carrots 08:13 Celery Pt.1 09:03 Beef Stock 10:22 Celery Pt. 2 12:20 Stewed Garlic Butter Squash 14:46 Sausage and Bean Soup Shop My Favorite Things: https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/shop-my-favorite-things/ Music: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/5slh1q Most links are affiliate links. Please know I will only recommend items I LOVE and use myself, at no extra cost to you, and it helps support the channel! You guys are the best! -Becky

Get your WINTER GARDEN CHALLENGE info and ticket (it’s free): https://seedtime.us/winter-challenge-2023?ref=becky-porter82 Garden Supplies/Tools: Silage Tarps- https://www.farmersfriend.com/p/silage-tarp/?queryID=87f9cb6232c9f1aec576d09e43a53501&rid=tsh Soil Knife- https://amzn.to/3pmm4L4 Japanese Weeding Sickle- https://amzn.to/3Jy47jl Favorite Large Tools- https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/11-time-saving-garden-tools-for-a-large-garden/ Soil Blocker 2 inch- https://amzn.to/3Icy5ZX Soil Blocker 4 inch- https://amzn.to/3VRvFp3 Soil Testing- https://rxsoil.com/nutrients?source=seasonalhomestead Use code SEASONALHOMESTEAD for 10% off your order! Big dump cart- we got ours here- https://www.pntra.com/t/8-10813-270581-137077?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tractorsupply.com%2Ftsc%2Fproduct%2Fgorilla-carts-12-cu-ft-poly-dump-cart-gcg-12%3Fcm_vc%3D-10011 Garden Infrastructure: Caterpillar Tunnel (I have the 14x50ft pro): https://www.farmersfriend.com/p/classic-caterpillar-tunnel?rid=tsh Shed: https://homesteadsupplier.com/collections/sheds/products/ez-fit-riverside-shed-kit Use code SEASONAL100 for $100 off any shed. Garden Planning: Seeds I'm growing this year: https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/2023-seed-picks-for-the-garden/ Seedtime garden planner: https://seedtime.us/jkmel4ukl4tonac09iap-5fs?ref=becky-porter82 My sisters garden planner (also great for a preserving journal!) -printable pdf version: https://tidd.ly/3xcIoqM My sisters garden planner -book version (also great for a preserving journal!: https://amzn.to/3XeEvw4 My Garden Plan & Layout 2023- https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/garden-plan-2023/ How to Make My Homemade Seed Starting Soil Mix- https://youtu.be/KyHg1fs-Rwk Garden Attire: My Favorite Garden Overalls- https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2060467&u=3077997&m=126572&urllink=&afftrack= Floppy Garden Hat- https://amzn.to/3I1iHPI Favorite Knee Pads- https://amzn.to/3LUDKVh Canning and Preserving Supplies: Freeze Dryer: https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1290.html Dehydrator: https://amzn.to/3nV8JbW Pressure Canner: https://amzn.to/42Hk0Lw Waterbath Canner: https://amzn.to/3VYZgwD Sauce Maker: https://amzn.to/43EFycq Bulk Foods: Where I buy all bulk organic grains and more- https://www.azurestandard.com/?a_aid=0Hay9RSz0J Shop My Favorite Things: https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/shop-my-favorite-things/ Music: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/5slh1q Most links are affiliate links. Please know I will only recommend items I LOVE and use myself, at no extra cost to you, and it helps support the channel! The Seasonal Homestead P.O. Box 1125 Pea Ridge, AR 72751

Check out the awesome sheds at Homestead Supplier! Use code SEASONAL100 for $100 off any shed: https://homesteadsupplier.com/collections/sheds/products/ez-fit-riverside-shed-kit This summer, we built the foundation, flooring, put together the shed kit, added a roof, paint, and landscaping. Then we finished out the inside of the shed to make it functional for tool storage. More videos coming soon on the exact process of how it was built! Solar Lamps on shed: https://rstyle.me/+KqgCZFZiVr8-HIYz8tLSXQ Garage flooring we used for shed: https://www.garageflooringinc.com/garage/nitro-rolls.html Paint colors: Doors, Benjamin Moore Heritage Red, Exterior-Benjamin Moore China White, Interior- Benjamin Moore White Dove Garden Supplies/Tools: Soil Knife- https://amzn.to/3pmm4L4 Japanese Weeding Sickle- https://amzn.to/3Jy47jl Favorite Large Tools- https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/11-time-saving-garden-tools-for-a-large-garden/ Soil Blocker 2 inch- https://amzn.to/3Icy5ZX Soil Blocker 4 inch- https://amzn.to/3VRvFp3 Soil Testing- https://rxsoil.com/nutrients?source=seasonalhomestead Use code SEASONALHOMESTEAD for 10% off your order! Big dump cart- we got ours here- https://www.pntra.com/t/8-10813-270581-137077?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tractorsupply.com%2Ftsc%2Fproduct%2Fgorilla-carts-12-cu-ft-poly-dump-cart-gcg-12%3Fcm_vc%3D-10011 Garden Planning: Seeds I'm growing this year: https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/2023-seed-picks-for-the-garden/ Seedtime garden planner: https://seedtime.us/jkmel4ukl4tonac09iap-5fs?ref=becky-porter82 My sisters garden planner (also great for a preserving journal!) -printable pdf version: https://tidd.ly/3xcIoqM My sisters garden planner -book version (also great for a preserving journal!: https://amzn.to/3XeEvw4 My Garden Plan & Layout 2023- https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/garden-plan-2023/ How to Make My Homemade Seed Starting Soil Mix- https://youtu.be/KyHg1fs-Rwk Garden Attire: My Favorite Garden Overalls- https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2060467&u=3077997&m=126572&urllink=&afftrack= Floppy Garden Hat- https://amzn.to/3I1iHPI Favorite Knee Pads- https://amzn.to/3LUDKVh Canning and Preserving Supplies: Freeze Dryer: https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1290.html Dehydrator: https://amzn.to/3nV8JbW Pressure Canner: https://amzn.to/42Hk0Lw Waterbath Canner: https://amzn.to/3VYZgwD Sauce Maker: https://amzn.to/43EFycq Bulk Foods: Where I buy all bulk organic grains and more- https://www.azurestandard.com/?a_aid=0Hay9RSz0J Shop My Favorite Things: https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/shop-my-favorite-things/ Music: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/5slh1q Most links are affiliate links. Please know I will only recommend items I LOVE and use myself, at no extra cost to you, and it helps support the channel! You guys are the best! -Becky The Seasonal Homestead P.O. Box 1125 Pea Ridge, AR 72751

Preparing for another year of preserving the garden harvest by cleaning out the homestead pantry. VIDEO MENTIONS (contains affiliate links): ~ ONION/ VEGGIE Chopper: https://amzn.to/44hDtnU ~Pumpkin Puree How-to: https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/how-to-make-homemade-pumpkin-puree/ ~BALL CANNING BOOK: https://amzn.to/3n7QUpL ~FREEZE DRYER: https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1290.html ~AZURE STANDARD (I buy organic grains and other things I can't find locally or grow myself here): https://www.azurestandard.com/?a_aid=0Hay9RSz0J ~Get $20 off a Coolbot https://storeitcold.referralrock.com/l/CFS9N7RY/ ~Other Kitchen and Garden items that I like can all be found here: https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/shop-my-favorite-things/ ~My Blog: https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com ~Music: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/5slh1q

Slow and steady progress makes such a difference! #homesteadlife #selfsufficiency Video Mentions (includes affiliate links): ~Soil Blocker: https://amzn.to/3Icy5ZX ~Gridder, marks spacing for plants: https://www.neversinktools.com/collections/gridder ~Big dump cart: https://rstyle.me/+u86rVQVYvZ_jR_5odsigqA ~Seeds I'm growing this year: https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/2023-seed-picks-for-the-garden/ ~Seedtime garden planner: https://seedtime.us/jkmel4ukl4tonac09iap-5fs?ref=becky-porter82 ~My sisters garden planner -printable pdf version: https://tidd.ly/3xcIoqM ~My sisters garden planner -book version: https://amzn.to/3XeEvw4 ~How to Make My Homemade Seed Starting Soil Mix: https://youtu.be/KyHg1fs-Rwk ~Garden Plan & Layout 2023: https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/garden-plan-2023/ ~Freeze Dryer: https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1290.html ~Shop My Favorite Things: https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/shop-my-favorite-things/ ~Music: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/5slh1q

How to overcome garden challenges and still get the harvest you want! #homesteadlife Video Mentions (includes affiliate links): ~Where I got the peach trees: https://peacefulheritage.com ~Seeds I'm growing this year: https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/2023-seed-picks-for-the-garden/ ~Seedtime garden planner: https://seedtime.us/jkmel4ukl4tonac09iap-5fs?ref=becky-porter82 ~My sisters garden planner -printable pdf version: https://tidd.ly/3xcIoqM ~My sisters garden planner -book version: https://amzn.to/3XeEvw4 ~Soil Blocker: https://amzn.to/3Icy5ZX ~How to Make My Homemade Seed Starting Soil Mix: https://youtu.be/KyHg1fs-Rwk ~Garden Plan & Layout 2023: https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/garden-plan-2023/ ~Freeze Dryer: https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1290.html ~Garden Tools I use: https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/11-time-saving-garden-tools-for-a-large-garden/ ~Shop My Favorite Things: https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/shop-my-favorite-things/ ~Music: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/5slh1q

The last couple of weeks in the garden and on the homestead! #homesteadlife #selfsufficiency Video Mentions (includes affiliate links): Lard Tutorial can be found here: https://www.instagram.com/wholefedhomestead/ ~Seeds I'm growing this year: https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/2023-seed-picks-for-the-garden/ ~Seedtime garden planner: https://seedtime.us/jkmel4ukl4tonac09iap-5fs?ref=becky-porter82 ~My sisters garden planner -printable pdf version: https://tidd.ly/3xcIoqM ~My sisters garden planner -book version: https://amzn.to/3XeEvw4 ~Soil Blocker: https://amzn.to/3Icy5ZX ~How to Make My Homemade Seed Starting Soil Mix: https://youtu.be/KyHg1fs-Rwk ~Garden Plan & Layout 2023: https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/garden-plan-2023/ ~Freeze Dryer: https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1290.html ~Shop My Favorite Things: https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/shop-my-favorite-things/ ~Music: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/5slh1q

Thank you Birch for sponsoring! Visit https://birchliving.com/seasonalhomestead to get 20% off your Birch mattress, plus two free pillows! Favorite Items & Video Mentions (includes affiliate links): *Vase: https://rstyle.me/+pFdu4U_k-8wlXWqdge2IdQ *Freeze Dryer: https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1290.html *My Favorite Garden Computer Program for Planning: https://seedtime.us/jkmel4ukl4tonac09iap-5fs?ref=becky-porter82 *All my favorite kitchen tools: https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/shop-my-favorite-things/ *Favorite Skillet and Dutch Oven: https://www.marquettecastings.com/?aff=40 *The Best Printable Garden Planner (made by my sister!): https://tidd.ly/3CVGi1V *My Blog: https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/ *Music: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/5slh1q -Home sources, paint colors, etc: https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/our-modern-farmhouse/ -House plans, square footage, what we chose and why: https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/house-plans-for-our-homestead-what-we-chose-and-why/ Chapters: 0:00 An idea 0:58 Cam Builds 5:02 Birch 7:00 Shelf Assembly & Install 10:22 Finished Shelves 10:53 Styling

Making big upgrades to our chicken tractor! Also continued garden progress with a big seed starting day and succession planting. CHICKEN TRACTOR PLANS?! Many have asked if we have plans to our chicken tractors and the answer is not yet! Cam is in the process of making some. Hopefully by the time we have them available we'll get all the kinks worked out :) As he mentioned, he is pretty swamped with projects right now plus a full time job. Not to mention figuring out the learning curve of how to make a woodworking project into plans, but he hopes to get them finished and available by summertime. Subscribe to our email list if you want to be the first to know when they are available. https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/subscribe/ Favorites and Mentions (includes affiliate links): ~Capillary Mat: https://www.gardeners.com/buy/capillary-matting/40-385.html ~Eliot Coleman's Book, The New Organic Grower: https://amzn.to/3J7EfKn ~Gridder, Bed Marker: https://www.neversinktools.com/products/gridder-master-kit ~Soil Knife: https://amzn.to/40MQBiM ~2inch Soil Blocker: https://amzn.to/3Icy5ZX ~24 inch Nesting Box: https://bestnestbox.com ~Homemade Seed Starting Mix: https://youtu.be/KyHg1fs-Rwk (FYI I don't sift ingredients anymore. Still works great) ~Seedtime - I planned my whole garden with this in record time!: https://seedtime.us/jkmel4ukl4tonac09iap-5fs?ref=becky-porter82 ~My Sister Amy's Garden Planner -printable pdf version: https://tidd.ly/3xcIoqM ~Amy's Planner -book version: https://amzn.to/3XeEvw4 ~Freeze Dryer: https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1290.html ~Shop My Favorite Things: https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/shop-my-favorite-things/ ~Music: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/5slh1q Chapters: 0:00 So Much Easier! 5:51 Big Garden & Seed Starting Day 11:07 We Made a Problem, But Have an Idea to Fix it!

Soil testing with an easy and super accurate with a soil test kit from Rx Soil. Plus, How and why I soil test and implement recommendations. Rx Soil Nutrient Test Kit: https://rxsoil.com/nutrients?source=seasonalhomestead Use code SEASONALHOMESTEAD for 10% off your order! For more in depth information about the soil test kit and reading results, check out my blog post here: https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/the-best-professional-soil-test-kit/ Video Mentions (Contains affiliate links) ~Soil Probe: https://amzn.to/3IUGgJQ ~Favorite Garden Planning program: https://seedtime.us/jkmel4ukl4tonac09iap-5fs?ref=becky-porter82 ~My sisters Amy's garden + preserving planner -printable pdf version: https://tidd.ly/3xcIoqM ~My sisters Amy's garden + preserving -book version: https://amzn.to/3XeEvw4 ~Shop my favorite things: https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/shop-my-favorite-things/ ~Music: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/5slh1q ~Favorite Garden Tools: https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/11-time-saving-garden-tools-for-a-large-garden/ Source for wood ash application rates: https://www.motherearthnews.com/organic-gardening/wood-ash-fertilizer-zb0z09zblon/#targetText=Only%20use%20wood%20ash%20on,feet%20in%20a%20given%20year. Chapters 0:00 Tools 1:33 My Favorite Soil Test 2:05 Getting Samples 4:31 How to Send Them Off 7:46 Reading Results 12:31 Why I don't use other soil tests 14:23 Implementing Recommendations

How I am planning my garden this year to meet our goal of a year's supply of food. Plus other big goals for the year and how we'll make it all work. Video Mentions (includes affiliate links): ~Amy's Planner -printable pdf version: https://tidd.ly/3xcIoqM ~Amy's Planner -book version: https://amzn.to/3XeEvw4 ~Seedtime Program Invitation: https://seedtime.us/jkmel4ukl4tonac09iap-5fs?ref=becky-porter82 ~Soil Knife: https://amzn.to/40MQBiM ~Soil Blocker: https://amzn.to/3Icy5ZX ~How to Make My Homemade Seed Starting Soil Mix: https://youtu.be/KyHg1fs-Rwk ~Garden Plan & Layout 2023: https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/garden-plan-2023/ ~Seeds I'm growing this year: https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/2023-seed-picks-for-the-garden/ ~Shop My Favorite Things: https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/shop-my-favorite-things/ ~Music: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/5slh1q

Thank you Birch for sponsoring! Visit https://birchliving.com/seasonalhomestead to get $400 off your Birch mattress, plus two free pillows! As many of you requested, here is a tour of our modern farmhouse. Lots of details as to why we did the things we did in our home and how we adapted it to more of a homesteading lifestyle. Home sources, paint colors, etc: https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/our-modern-farmhouse/ House plans, square footage, what we chose and why: https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/house-plans-for-our-homestead-what-we-chose-and-why/ Favorite Items & Video Mentions (includes affiliate links): *Freeze Dryer: https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1290.html *My Favorite Garden Computer Program for Planning: https://seedtime.us/jkmel4ukl4tonac09iap-5fs?ref=becky-porter82 *All my favorite kitchen tools: https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/shop-my-favorite-things/ *Favorite Skillet and Dutch Oven: https://www.marquettecastings.com/?aff=40 *The Best Printable Garden Planner (made by my sister!): https://tidd.ly/3CVGi1V *My Blog: https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/ *Music: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/5slh1q Chapters: 0:00 Entry & Intro 1:34 Living Room 3:39 Kitchen 5:16 Pantries 6:02 Dining Room 7:26 Birch 9:49 Mudroom 13:57 Laundry Room 15:33 Primary Bedroom 16:03 Primary Bathroom and Closet 17:43 Homeschool Room/ Office 18:40 Kids rooms/ Bathrooms 21:20 Why One Story 21:50 Powder Bath 22:25 Bonus Room 23:30 Future Video/ Bloopers

Last big December harvest before -10ºF and -30ºF windchill. Also showing how we use our preserved foods with a day of homestead pantry meals! Recipes: -Omelet Ingredients: 1/4 cup raw freeze dried eggs 1/4 + 2 Tablespoons water Freeze Dried Veggies (your choice!) Other omelet options- use milk instead of water to rehydrate eggs, adding bacon, ham, or sausage, or other various freeze dried vegetables. -Full Sourdough Pretzel Printable Recipe: https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/sourdough-pretzels/ Favorite Items & Video Mentions (includes affiliate links): *Freeze Dryer: https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1290.html *My Favorite Garden Computer Program for Planning: https://seedtime.us/jkmel4ukl4tonac09iap-5fs?ref=becky-porter82 *All my favorite kitchen tools: https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/shop-my-favorite-things/ *Favorite Skillet and Dutch Oven: https://www.marquettecastings.com/?aff=40 *Kitchen Apron: https://tidd.ly/3S5SzpP *The Best Printable Garden Planner (made by my sister!): https://tidd.ly/3CVGi1V *My Blog: https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/ *Music: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/5slh1q

Just talking about our news, it's going to bring a lot of changes this year!

A simple, sourced from the garden kimchi that has no fish sauce or shrimp. Even though it's not completely traditional, it's a favorite around our house. You can find the printable recipe here: https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/how-to-make-kimchi/ Favorite Items & Video Mentions (includes affiliate links): *Gochugaru (korean pepper flakes): https://amzn.to/3YKzRba *2 Gallon Fermentation Crock: https://www.rootsandharvest.com/product/homestead-stoneware-crocks/crocks-weights-lids *Water-seal crock (not the same as mine because they no longer make it, but this one is very similar) https://www.rootsandharvest.com/product/traditional-style-water-seal-crock-sets/crocks-weights-lids *All my favorite kitchen tools: https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/shop-my-favorite-things/ *Favorite Skillet and Dutch Oven: https://www.marquettecastings.com/?aff=40 *Kitchen Apron: https://tidd.ly/3S5SzpP *Freeze Dryer: https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1290.html *My Blog: https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/ *Music: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/5slh1q

A full and complete pantry tour of what we preserve and store for a year's supply of food. Lots of new and different foods we preserved this year! VIDEO MENTIONS (contains affiliate links): ~FREEZE DRYER: https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1290.html ~AZURE STANDARD (I buy organic grains and other things I can't find locally or grow myself here: https://www.azurestandard.com/?a_aid=0Hay9RSz0J ~Other Kitchen and Garden items that I like can all be found here: https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/shop-my-favorite-things/ ~My Blog: https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com ~Video where I freeze dry chili: https://youtu.be/_d-WdmVzdog RECIPES & Books where I get my canning/fermentation recipes: ~KIMCHI: https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/how-to-make-kimchi/ ~CUCUMBER KIMCHI: https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/simple-cucumber-kimchi/ ~GRAPE JUICE: https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/how-to-make-and-can-grape-juice-with-a-steam-juicer/ ~CAJUN COWPEA SOUP (In the book it reads "Cajun Black Eyed Peas"), also... CANNED PORK AND BEANS, BAKED BEANS, HAM and BEAN SOUP: https://amzn.to/3G2SG28 ~APPLESAUCE, SLICED PEACHES, CHICKEN STOCK, VEGETABLE STOCK: https://amzn.to/3ThRnQ0 ~SALSA, DILL PICKLES, and FERMENTED JALAPENOS: https://amzn.to/3VQlnEE ~CRANBERRY APPLESAUCE: https://amzn.to/3BwDcAC ~KETCHUP: https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/ketchup-for-canning/ ~PEACH FRUIT LEATHER: https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/peach-fruit-leather/ ~FREEZE DRIED PIZZA SAUCE: https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/how-to-make-freeze-dried-pizza-sauce/

The last few months of what we've been up to in the garden. How we got ready for our first frost and what the garden looks like now in November. We are in zone 6b. Video Mentions: ~Quick Hoops Bender: https://www.johnnyseeds.com/tools-supplies/greenhouse-and-tunnel-supplies/benders/low-tunnel-hoop-bender-6-quick-hoops-9520.html ~EZ- Clip: https://www.farmersfriend.com/p/1064/ez-clip ~Anchor Plates: https://www.farmersfriend.com/products/all-parts/anchor-plates ~Rope: https://www.farmersfriend.com/p/1058.2/3-16-rope-750-ft ~Row Cover Fabric: https://www.johnnyseeds.com/tools-supplies/row-covers-and-accessories/frost-protection/agribon/agribon%2B-ag-30-83%22-x-250-row-cover-9561.html ~Row Cover Plastic: https://www.johnnyseeds.com/tools-supplies/greenhouse-and-tunnel-supplies/greenhouse-film/tufflite/tufflite-nursery-clear-10-x-100-greenhouse-film-9464.html ~Winter Density Lettuce Seed is from here (affiliate link): https://shrsl.com/3swqv Other Favorites I use and love (includes affiliate links): ~Freeze Dryer: https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1290.html ~Cast Iron and Carbon Steel Pans: https://www.marquettecastings.com?aff=40 ~Shop My Favorite Things: https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/shop-my-favorite-things/ ~Music: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/5slh1q ~Overalls I wear in most of the videos: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2060467&u=3077997&m=126572&urllink=&afftrack=

Getting close to the finish of our harvesting and preserving for this season. At this time of year we are focusing on fruits and making ready-made meals. Some of the links below are affiliate links. RECIPES : ~GRAPE JUICE: https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/how-to-make-and-can-grape-juice-with-a-steam-juicer/ ~CAJUN COWPEA SOUP (In the book it reads "Cajun Black Eyed Peas") found here: https://amzn.to/3G2SG28 ~CANNED PORK AND BEANS: https://amzn.to/3G2SG28 ~APPLESAUCE: https://amzn.to/3ThRnQ0 CHAPTERS: 0:00 Preserving Grape Juice/ How a Steam Juicer Works 2:28 Canning Grape Juice 3:10 Grape Jam 5:39 Harvesting Cowpeas 6:11 Preserving Cajun Cowpea Soup 11:11 Harvesting Black Beans 11:37 Canned Pork and Beans 13:51 Preserving Applesauce VIDEO MENTIONS: ~FREEZE DRYER: https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1290.html ~STEAM JUICER: https://amzn.to/3EjBog4 ~Other Kitchen and Garden items that I like can all be found here: https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/shop-my-favorite-things/ ~My Blog: https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com Music: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/5slh1q

Bringing in the big harvests of storage crops for winter eating. A critical time of year since we are self-sufficient in our vegetables, we need to make sure we have enough to last through winter. My thought process of how much to grow and why. Chapters: Harvesting Potatoes 0:00 Harvesting Squash 1:25 Harvesting Sweet Potatoes 3:45 Total Pounds Harvested 7:19 Garden tools I like: Broadfork:https://meadowcreature.com/collections/broadforks/products/tall-broadfork-14 Gridder- https://www.neversinktools.com/collections/gridder Rake- https://www.johnnyseeds.com/tools-supplies/bed-preparation-tools/bed-preparation-rake-9219.html#q=rake&lang=en_US&start=1 Jang Seeder- I got mine here- https://www.daileysfarmandbcsshop.com/jang-seeder.html You can also find them here- https://www.johnnyseeds.com/tools-supplies/seeders/jang-jp-series/jang-jp-1-push-seeder-7319.html Soil Blocker (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3vBxueK Harvest Right Freeze Dryer (affiliate link) https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1290.html My blog: https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com Shop my Favorites: https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/shop-my-favorite-things/ Music: https://www.epidemicsound.com/

A day in our lives on the homestead. Showing you the real behind the scenes and what we do everyday- animal husbandry, homeschooling, harvesting, cooking, preserving, and family life. Recipes (includes affiliate links): ~Baked Oatmeal Breakfast: https://just-making-noise.com/a-thanksgiving-breakfast-spiced-cranberry-apple-baked-oatmeal/ ~Pretzel Buns is found in this book: https://amzn.to/3Vvy5ZB ~Fermented Jalapeños is found in this book: https://amzn.to/3T6KH7W Favorite Items & Video Mentions (includes affiliate links): *Freeze Dryer: https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1290.html *2 Gallon Fermentation Crock: https://www.rootsandharvest.com/product/homestead-stoneware-crocks/crocks-weights-lids *All my favorite kitchen tools: https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/shop-my-favorite-things/ *Favorite Skillet and Dutch Oven: https://www.marquettecastings.com/?aff=40 *Kitchen Apron: https://tidd.ly/3S5SzpP *My Blog: https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/ *Music: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/5slh1q