BrentsBackyardRedneckery

This peach tree is in its 4th year of production. Each and every year, I have peaches that start out nicely but succumb to brown rust. I have tried pesticides, herbicides, organic this and that, and none of it has stopped it. I even went so far as to dig up evergreen trees nearby since that can have an effect on peaches. This year, I'm doing a neem oil/unscented soap concoction every 2 weeks in hopes that it will work. If it does, then this will be my regimen each and every year. If it doesn't, then it's back to the drawing board for me.

In the past, I have attempted to grow the Carolina Reaper. Every time I have tried, the seeds have either not germinated or the seedlings peter out after a week or so and I give up. I decided to give it one more try this year and hope for the best. A friend of mine grew these last year and donated seeds to me, so I will be trying them out in small pots in a Jiffy greenhouse and others in a homemade seed starter. I'll be posting updates as I go, so get ready and I'll tell you what you need to do.

My family took a trip to Atlanta over the weekend to see Blind Guardian and go to the Coke Museum. Here is a little peek of what's inside, including the most disgusting soda in the world. Beverly.

I have always tried growing things that aren't typically found in a small home garden. Long about 2015 or there abouts, I decided to try Luffa and see if they would grow in my garden. I wanted to see if they were like a sponge and whether or not I could use them. I didn't do any looking into how to grow them, just plopped them in the ground. They are vining plants similar in color and shape to a cucumber or gourd, but the insides aren't edible. I ran across a packet of luffa seeds stored about my refrigerator and decided to see if they would sprout. Here is part one in our journey from Luffa seedling to Luffa sponge.

I got sick of these little bastards taking dumps in my flowerbed, so I'm keeping them out with chicken wire!

I've heard more than my share about this year's eclipse and how the end of the world is nigh. I setup my camera yesterday to make a hyperlapse of the eclipse in action, but the clouds were so thick that this is what I got. Enjoy!

Using a Chinese takeout tray as a greenhouse. These come equipped with a seed starting tray and a humidity dome. The good thing about using these is that you can place more than one seed in them for germination. It will also eliminate the guess work of wondering whether or not that single seed you planted will sprout. If you use this method, the ones that don't sprout don't matter, and you can start multiple plants at one time. Drilling holes in the lid helps with letting some moisture escape and keeps down the amount of mold if the soil is too damp. Place them on a heating mat or put them outside in the sun to get things going!

A few months ago, I snipped off some blackberry cuttings from a plant that my grandpa had in his back yard. He grew blackberries for years and years using these vines. I also found the flower bulb planter in his belongings and decided to use it to dig my holes for these transplants. I have never had any luck planting cuttings, but with any luck, this method will work out and the blackberries I've always enjoyed will be enjoyed for years to come. Stay tuned and I'll tell you what you need to do!

My brother bought this Pepper X chip challenge from Puckerbutt and asked me to do it with him at Christmas. I'm no weakling when it comes to spicy foods, so I accepted his challenge. In this video, I'm definitely not gonna tell you what you need to do, but stay tuned to see who just about tosses his cookies!!

My brother bought this Pepper X chip challenge from Puckerbutt and asked me to do it with him at Christmas. I'm no weakling when it comes to spicy foods, so I accepted his challenge. In this video, I'm definitely not gonna tell you what you need to do, but stay tuned to see who just about tosses his cookies!! #redneckery #hotchipchallenge #spicy #hotpepper #challenge #donttryathome

If you're like me and sometimes just don't want to deal with blending up a seed starting mix or deal with the powdery stuff in a bag, this is a great way to start. In this video, I'll show you the cheap any lazy way to start seeds using a Jiffy Greenhouse. All you need is one of these greenhouses, water, seeds, and heat or light. Jiffy starter at Home Depot https://www.homedepot.com/p/Jiffy-72-Peat-Pellet-Pro-Seed-Starting-Greenhouse-with-SUPERthrive-J372PROGS-20H/313965632 Plant tags from Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00JY3GJK4 #redneckery #gardening #howto #greenhouse #seeds #process #cheap #lazy

I thought watching these peat pellets expand was kinda cool, so I thought I'd share it!

In this video, I'll be explaining how to plant more than one plum tree and making sure they are properly distanced.

If you've ever wanted to make your own chicken broth or chicken stock, but didn't know how, you've come to the right place! Whether I'm making Chicken Florentine, Chicken and Rice, or a Chicken Noodle soup, I use this chicken stock for my base. So, if you're here to learn something, sit back, relax, and I'll tell you what you need to do!

My grapevine has been dead for two years and never came back, so I decided to install a replacement. Hope you learn something today! Come back again next time and I'll tell you what you need to do!

In this video, I will take you through the processes I used to make powdered ginger from the ginger plant I grew. We'll start with peeling, moving on to slicing and dehydration. Finishing the process up by using a mortar and pestle. If you learn something, don't forget to give me a thumbs up, share it with your friends, and subscribe!! Get ready and I'll tell you what you need to do! #redneckery #gardening #ginger #process #howto

In this video, I'm gonna be making wassail for Christmas so we can all come wassailling along! So, sit back, relax, and I'll tell you what you need to do! Hope you all enjoy this video and have a Merry Christmas! #redneckery #wassail #punch #christmas #holiday #drink Wassail Ingredients 64 ounces mulled apple cider 32 ounces cran-apple cocktail 32 ounces pineapple juice 16 ounces strong black tea 4 mandarin oranges (sliced) ¾ cup light brown sugar ¾ cup dark brown sugar 3 sticks cinnamon Instructions Combine mulled apple cider, cran-apple juice, and pineapple juice into a 2-3 gallon pot and set on medium-high heat Place tea bags into tea kettle and boil Slice oranges and set aside Allow tea to steep for 5 minutes and add to main pot Add brown sugar and cinnamon then stir to combine Add sliced oranges and reduce heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes Serve warm or chill in the refrigerator until Christmas day and heat in pot or crock pot and serve warm

I honestly wasn't sure what to expect when I pulled up my makeshift greenhouse, but was pleasantly surprised! I planted this crop in January and pulled back the cover in March. The temperature underneath stayed around 70 during the day, while outside it was between 30-40. Hope you guys have learned something from watching this! #redneckery #urbangardening #gardening #backyard #greenhouse

In this video, I will be attempting to get thornless blackberry cuttings to root by two methods. I'm using rooting hormone on one half and straight planting on the other half. I retrieved these cuttings from plants that my grandfather had in his backyard and hope to continue the family tradition for years of production

Had a little bit of fun calling deer with my empty coke cans. I swear, a doe came around but shower me her backside 🤣

In today's video, I'm going to show you a sure fire method for juicy baked chicken. None of that dried out white meat found here! Sit back, and I'll tell you what you need to do! #redneckery #chicken #chickenrecipe #baking #best Here's the recipe if you want to give it a try! Chicken Ingredients 6-7 pound chicken 1 Medium white or yellow onion (cut into semi-large chunks) 6 Cloves of garlic (crushed) 1 Tbsp kosher salt 2-3 Tbsp unsalted butter (for basting) Thai Basil (to taste) Rosemary (to taste) Brine Ingredients ½ to 1 gallon of hot water ½ cup granulated sugar ½ cup iodized salt Instructions Mix the water, salt, and sugar together to make your brine. Be sure to do this a day prior to baking your chicken. Remove the chicken from its packaging. Remove any giblets and rinse the chicken. Place the chicken into the brine, making sure to remove bubbles and place in a refrigerator overnight. The following morning, remove the chicken from the refrigerator. Drain the brine and rinse the chicken in cold water. Dry the chicken with paper towels and place it on a wire rack above your basting pan. Return the chicken to the refrigerator and leave uncovered until ready to bake. When you are ready to bake, remove the chicken from the refrigerator. Heat your oven to 425. Place the chicken into your roasting pan. Apply the Kosher salt inside the bird's cavity. Chop your onions and crush your garlic. Place these into the cavity as well. Melt the butter and baste the bottom of the chicken, then sprinkle it with basil and rosemary. Repeat this for the other side of the chicken. Insert a meat thermometer into the deepest part of the chicken breast. Cook the chicken until your meat thermometer reads 165 and then remove from the oven. Allow the chicken to rest for 10 minutes before carving. Enjoy your juicy chicken!

In this video, I'll show you the method I've used to start new pineapple plants using the top of a ripe pineapple. This is much easier than growing them from the seeds inside the skin, and I'll show you step by step how to make it work! Thanks to my boy @leadfarmer73 for the inspiration!!

In this, you'll see how much ginger I was able to grow from two small store bought pieces of ginger.

A little short to show how I processed this year's sorghum crop.