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I planned a smaller garden this year, but this happened instead – Working towards self reliance

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I planned a smaller garden this year, but this happened instead – Working towards self reliance

There was lots to be done in the garden this week, and it all got done with the help of a very pushy cat. The plants in the greenhouse are doing very well, and were in desperate need of some pruning. Then we continue with the tomatoes in the garden, giving them some more support with the Florida weave method. Maarten and I also build a trellis for the climbing beans. Finally I get to planting the last crops for our summer garden, a few sweet potatoes and a batch of sorghum.

0:00 Intro
2:12 Pruning in the greenhouse
5:25 Building a bean trellis
7:45 New string
9:41 Tomato trellis
14:31 Growing calorie crops, trial
18:34 Planting sweet potatoes and sorghum

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29 COMMENTS

  1. Great efforts, thank you for sharing which is helpful.
    Quick question – will you be using any pesticides / insecticides?
    I'm going against the norms in my area by not using these things but wondering whether it would be possible to see my vegetables grow without using stuff like pesticides.

  2. Everything is looking beautiful, and you guys seem like you are in a good moment – baby sleeping better, maybe? I'm very, very happy to see your place (literally and metaphorically) blooming.

  3. You are so lucky that your cat is affectionate. We have the same breed of cat. She hates being picked up. She doesn’t mind being scratched under the chin though so that is the only time we get to touch her.

  4. Hi Leah, I'm back. And so late. But yes I'd fall a sleep after the weekend visiting my family. Specially my brother from Australia. I love your little kitten. He is so loving you al following you everywhere. How sweet. And you can really try the corn 🌽 just one row. They not need to much water. The same as the other veggies. Mine is doing just great with watering one time a week. And it's very nice. You must try it. Good to see you're video and all you planted. Take care. Greetings Melinda from South Africa 🌍

  5. I would love to hear more about your thoughts on prepping and the thought process behind your decisions here. I think we all know the reason(s) but I wouldn’t want to assume too much

  6. Hi Leah, I'm going to look at you video this afternoon. My brother visit us from Australia and I had no time yet. Get back to you this afternoon. Greetings from Melinda from South Africa 🙋‍♀️

  7. Tbings are moving along there , your gardens look great ! 😀 btw, Do sweet potatoes grow well in part sun ? My garden is dappled sun and may need a change up to grow something that fits my light conditions , my tomato look good but im worried they're starting to stretch ..bean trellis came out great too!

  8. Amazing things are happening @ourportuguesehomestead green house is going off like crazy planting more and more good food thing are really shaping for you and your beautiful family ! Thank you !

  9. I know you wanted a smaller garden this year, but you have done a fantastic job of 'lots planted but in a lower maintenance way'.
    That counts as a 'smaller garden' 🙂 Great job, you guys.
    I have so many detailed comments, all positive, but I won't do that to you 😉
    You have learned so much specific to your area, and are working smarter, and are so thoughtful in your approaches. Wonderful!

    One more thing. Glad you are using twine, of course. But I noticed you are using tie-offs. It works fine.
    In our area (lots of rain) twine only lasts two or maybe three seasons. I suspect that it will last much longer in your climate, possibly for a goodly batch of years.
    So for things that you want to be stable longer term, like trellises and frames, you might want to consider lashing.
    It is much more stable in winds and storms, and so less stressful on your system. It's not hard.
    I learned the basics in the Girl Scouts when I was 10 🙂
    Please don't google "lashing"…. The results will cross your eyes permanently 😉
    But I stumbled onto the Girl Scout Manual for same….
    Save the link for a cold rainy winter day when the kids are sleeping, and take a look.

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