“School of Traditional Skills” coming this summer… oooohhhh perfect 🤩 Definitely going to see if i can utilize this in my homeschool! Trying to teach our young kids about gardening, fruit orchards, seed starting, chickens and goats… and I’m learning as i go! My husband has years of studying botany under his belt but there’s so much to learn!
Wow, I think a traditional skills school is an amazing idea! I am 61 years old and still learning and doing. As a nurse, you learn to triage needs and wants in a timely manner, and time can change quickly, therefore triaging needs can change quickly. If we learn today, we are prepared for tomorrow, and just remember, you don't have to be perfect at everything, none of us are, do your best, rely on God, love your family, and plant your seeds, what ever seeds those maybe on this day. Thanks for all you do, we are watching, listening and learning!
I can’t imagine life without homesteading. My husband and I are pretty self sufficient, but it didn’t come overnight. Over the years, I have learned everything from herbalism to husbandry and any aspect of homesteading I could learn. There are times I get overwhelmed, but there is one word that has kept me going all these years. It is CAN! I never say can’t and leave it out of my vocabulary as much as possible. Learning and trying was from the word CAN! All my successes came from the word CAN! There were no failures because I learned from my mistakes. When I read comments from people succeeding, it just tickles me to no end to see people today that are learning all these wonderful skills. Anyone CAN! And as far as prioritizing for me, it is to figure out how my life and my family’s life would benefit in the most important ways first. Basics first! Food, shelter, and water. Then work on something that would make it better, then another and so on. Like I said, anyone CAN! Xx
OMG I can totally relate to the question from the long-time listener at the 24:30 mark. That's us, want to do everything now but my wife and I (well it was mainly me) got completely overwhelmed this spring with everything we wanted to do. I've pulled back my expectations and will only do a few big projects this year and we made a list of all the smaller to-dos now grouped into a few main categories and allocated a month to do them in. Much more manageable now and I also realized it will take 3 years to do everything I was wanting to do this year.
I’m so excited to hear you are putting this school together!!!! We just moved from CA to NC and I watch you and the other ladies you mentioned. My husband and I only have 1 acre and it’s our first time homesteading and our parents didn’t do this so we are learning as we go. We appreciate all your content. Thank you!!!!
I’m 64 and have almost a third of an acre in town with a large garden and 7 chickens, no HOA. I started watching You last Fall and saw how easy you made it look to can, so, I bought my own pressure canner. I put up 19 jars of pickles within a week of getting it. I’ve been canning and dehydrating all sorts of meals and veggies ever since. I can’t thank you enough for putting yourselves out there and the sacrifices you’ve made to do all of this! Your videos have encouraged me to move forward and to be more prepared. I’m excited about what’s ahead and to learn more.
I'm in a similar position. 1/3rd of a suburban acre, 8 chickens and I am 49 but have a body aged by genetic issues. I have my pc, steam juicer, steam canner etc all going. Now I just need to stop my country raised chickens from leaving every chance they get lol
@@marylafrance9547 we don't really have them in NZ. We think they are a bit silly. The odd upscale apartment building does but not in suburbia. We have some basic local council regulations about number of hens etc but not too draconian
Im finally starting to collect rainwater for watering my garden and plants, ive always had to buy filtered or distilled water and its always been a hassle or expensive to do so, so, im very excited for this! Cant wait! Its just gonna be a small amount as of right now, but, its just for the plants right now as i live in the city and wouldnt have room to do a large scale collection system to switch out completely. Maybe when we finally make the move to the country. I hope its soon, but we work towards it a little each day. Great video!
So nice to see you guys back together again! ❤ Glad you all address what is happening, and in a solution-based way. Unfortunately, not all of us have space to grow and provide all our needs, like wheat and sunflowers for oil, during "supply shortages", that's where building a strong community for crop sharing or bartering comes in, there's always a solution! And such a great topic for me to hear today! I've been overwhelming and exhausting myself with all the things I want/need to do, especially with such a heartfelt sense of urgency! Thank you!
I have always wanted to be self-sufficient/homestead, and being a stay-at-home-mum/wife I have had the last 35 years (and counting) the opportunity to learn everything. Apart from animals and orchard I know a real lot of things. We are just setting up out backyard with raised garden beds and then we'll organise the orchard/food forest so we can seriously grow everything. In regards to Laura's question if, like me, you already know how to do some things you can always set yourself up to do them. For example. I have a bag of knitting in the kitchen so when I'm waiting for water to boil I knit. At the moment I'm knitting a dishcloth, but there would be nothing stopping someone from slowly knitting a pair of mittens. In this same way I also have my weaving loom set up, my spinning wheel set up, my sewing table set up, so that if I have spare time I can always get a bit further on something. And even after 35 years there is always something new to learn.
I am focusing on increasing my egg-laying flock. We live in a village that does not permit roosters, so I’m adding Muscovy ducks. The drakes are pretty quiet so under the radar I hope! I also am learning to incubate chicken eggs. Which then means I have to learn to process those little roosters! It seems like a lot to learn, but if I focus on the goal of increasing our protein production then it all falls together. Great show! Thanks for all you do.
Great conversation. I love that your honest about things going on without the scare tactics. It is serious but thanks to people like you guys, we have a way to take care of ourselves.
I think paper copies would be great to have in the home. I have a cookbook shelf in my pantry. My grandmother's first cookbook was given to me and I have a lot of old family cookbooks in there.
Best of luck on your new endeavor! For years potential and wannabe homesteaders had to hunt and peck for specific skills. It will be wonderful to have a central repository for homestead skills. Best wishes! 👍
That's wonderful News! Live in the suburbs and would love to start. I wanna keep it simple and get my neighbors to get in on this so we can benefit our families can benefit.
This is one of the best pantry chats! Yes please have one dedicated to our current and future state of affairs. Also that mulch question is one of my top issues here in the desert. Mulching, fertilizing and watering seem to be my issues.
We are super new to homesteading we have no 0 experience in most things and we are about a year into this and so exciting. So great you guy have a learning opportunity 😉
You guys are my absolute favorite channel!❤. I started on a blank slate large property a couple years ago and am learning ALL the things. Current times have definitely been a motivator. I have some concerns about stability of internet access. Is there any possibility of your traditional skills scholl and your new project being available in a DVD format?
The magazine looks fabulous!! I’ll be getting it - but would Love to have a gorgeous hard copy to take with me and to save & to have when no power or internet….
Hi Tamara! You could print it out and keep it in a binder, I've done that for cookbooks I got pdf versions of. We also have a library my mom started in the 90's about self sufficiency with real copies on everything from hunting to dying fabric to bush craft to natural remedies, and she even found a DR's field guide that talks about how to set bones and stich wounds which I thought was awesome. Anyway, I feel comfortable knowing if something did happen I could teach myself how to do pretty much anything with those books.
I thought about doing that exact thing - Thanks🤗 Yep - I’m not a master of anything But I’ve learned everything from hunting big game to birds field dressing & processing - to soap making and many things in between. I tell my grandkids Ive been blessed with not Having to do it all - But if I ever need to I totally can!!🤗
Would love a video on your oil production when you are ready. i have a small oil press but have not used it-it is a back up. Would love to see it done. Also the wheat production... How will you de hull? I resad an article than ancients soaked grain in their hulls. The hulls split and THEN they took the hulls off when drying the grain out again...and then it would also be a soaked grain,right?
I would ditch the babyclothes idea, they grow out of them so fast. But I would totally make a quilt, I still have the baby blanket my grandma made me. And I'm 35 years old. I decided I was going to learn to garden this year, and practice canning, then in the winter I can make all my salves and lip balms and soaps for the year, maybe try sewing some dresses. I don't eat meat , so I don't have to worry about adding farm animals to my lifestyle, but I might think about keeping some bees
I tend to learn one or two skills per year, and get reasonably good at them...then I have the tools and supplies, and tuck them away until I really need to do them. Some skills I've found make life easier in the present, so I just do them. Some things I'm horrible at, so I pass the tools etc to a friend and they may be Really good at it...Some things I'm good at (like sewing) but I don't like doing them at all, so I have patterns, thread, needles, and fabric put aside, and I know I can keep us all clothed and warm if life gets wonky. Some things like rug hooking, I can set up the frame, dye yarn, and just leave it set up to work on here and there, and anyone who goes by it can work on it some. Maybe it takes a year or two to finish...but meanwhile we have bread, cheese, fresh veggies, and everything canned. I really feel like having the skills, tools, materials are the hard part...at the least I can teach someone else if I cannot do it all.
Will you please share with us about the oil press you selected as well as the varietal of sunflower you are growing for oil? Links to purchase would be so appreciated since you've already done the research. Thank you!
Dry canning can ruin your stores. Heating releases moisture in the food and then you seal that moisture in the jar that will ruin the food you're trying preserve. Remember, all dry food still have a certain amount of moisture still in it. There are cheap way to vacuum seal your jars of dry goods.
RU-vid channel Anthony Ongaro is a great resource for learning intentional minimalism and clear mindset. Minimalism doesn't have to mean owning one wooden chair and one change of clothing etc. It means choosing to own what you need/love and what assists your life. Priorities are easier to get in line when basic simplicity is the starting point.
You guys should look into the correct terminology. We also all grew up in a family that worked all day slept and went back to work on a continuous cycle. Which society let us to think that the words we use are normal. Example, on your video you said kids. We shouldn't continue with the terminology that society uses. Your "CHILDREN" is the right because kids are a type of sheep/goats the government calls them and us kids. So we are children not kids. Also another example is birthday. It's not a birthday is a born date. Things like that. You were born on that day. We are not people we are men and women. I'm learning myself from Paul unslave youtube creator. He explains it more in depth.
Deodorization is a steam-distillation process to remove free fatty acids and volatile components present in crude edible oil that can negatively affect the odor, flavor, color and stability of the final product. It's NOT bc they're selling rancid oil! That's a terrible thing to insinuate and you should know better.
I think she's saying they may deodorize it again if it goes rancid. So they don't have waste. I've definitely bought rancid olive oil. Its not good at all. Just my thoughts on what I think she meant.
@@rachaeloverman7848 after it's deodorized it's bottled, they are not going to open each bottle and redeodorize it. They dump it. I used to be in the business I know what I'm talking about.
Question, do you or anyone on this channel have an idea to keep squirrels and ground hogs from digging up/eating what I’ve planted? I have tried a few homemade sprays but they aren’t working. I try to keep it as natural as possible. Thanks!! Thank you for all of the knowledge you share. Over the last three years, I’ve learned so much. God bless you and your family. ❤️
Following. Last year I had issues in one of my gardens. They ate my greenbeans, peas, okra, Carrots, and dug up radishes. First time and been gardening there since 2013.
We just got chickens again after years of not having them. Got 25 but then did a sudden crazy rescue of 33 more. The past month I have experimented having the hens hatch chicks bc I don’t want to do the incubator thing right now. We will be processing our first set in just a couple weeks😬. Luckily there are some folks in our prepper group that will help us through it. It IS a lot to tackle isn’t it!! I’m overwhelmed w the things I need to do and don’t have the help from my family, for the most part, due to jobs and college. I don’t have the skills but am crash coursing my way through it right now. Thank God for Mother Earth News and RU-vid!
I'm in the same boat. I'm a widow with physical challenges. I bought 15 chicks 6 weeks ago and hatched 14 more 3 weeks ago. 3 turkey eggs were given to me and they are in the incubator now. They were 6 day old eggs so I'm praying they will hatch out. I've always had trouble cutting up whole chickens, but I'm watching videos to get familiar with processing my own birds. My kids are excited about the turkeys, but they aren't sure they want to help process them. 🤣
I am constantly learning and trying new things. I have done my own sewing for many years and love knitting as well. Recently I have started fermenting and love the results. I have made butter before but honestly it is cheaper to buy than to make for now, until I can find a good raw milk/cream source. I live alone so butter can actually go rancid so one thing I want to try next is to make shelf-stable Ghee. Some needs also change as our circumstances change. Healthy eating is a priority to me so I try and get good quality raw foods and cook from scratch 98% of the time. Growing my own basic veggies is also an annual priority.
I really wish that you would publish your magazine, not just offer it in digital format. I'm a tactile person, and I would be thrilled to get it monthly in the mail. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
My grandmother said to always keep you hands busy. So in the evening she would knit while watching tv. Also in the Winter was the time to do those thinks like sewing kids clothes or quilting. The Summer was focused to growing and preserving food.
Jelly, pickles, and salsas aren't enough calories for my limited jars and shelf space. I can a lot of meats, plus some potatoes, carrots, beans and broths. When my kids were little I made them each 1 pair of pajamas every other year to avoid flame retardants in children's night clothes. I used old cotton flannel blankets. But for day clothes and blankets I found those at thrift stores to save time and money.
I was doing some work at an edible oils facility once. One day the cut off switch for filling a tank give out. Oil spraying all over! And boy it stank! You bought an oil press? I'm watching!!! My main goal for my property and youtube channel is to find out and show what can be grown locally.
CAROLYN, MY HUSBAND SENT ME THE LINK FROM FACEBOOK WITH YOU SPEAKING ON HOMESTEADING LITTLE DID HE KNOW I HAVE BEEN FOLLOWING YOU AND HAVE THE BREAD MAKING COURSE FROM YOU. I TOLD HIM IF WE COULD AFFORD IT I WOULD SIGN UP FOR YOUR FERMENTING, CANNING AND HERB CLASSES BUT I AM UNABLE TO.
Excellent video as always. I have a few questions where did you find your Wheat and Sunflower oil seeds? I've been looking to purchase and have been very unsuccessful with a seed company who either sales or are not out. Any help would be appreciated thanks.
Have y’all looked into Jackie Clay - Atkinson from backwoods home magazine. She also has a small heirloom seed company called seed treasures. I’m not sure if she can teach a class because she is affiliated with backwoods home magazines but she is a wonderful teacher and produces some very good articles.
I had a question about the raw milk statement you made. You implied that people with dairy allergies can drink raw milk. Can you elaborate on that? My son has a caesin allergy and I have a sensitivity. I had never heard this about raw milk. Are there other resources out there that better explain this? Thank you! I absolutely love your channel!
One thing you can do that most families can't is share special skills. Like if a child shows an interest in spinning yarn, they can learn that skill. If someone wants to breed rabbits that don't need commercial pellets to reproduce well they can become the expert at that. Having a group of people that each have a special survival skill can strengthen the whole family.
