@@allymariebrown I’ve been gardening for years but practice makes perfect. We’ve had all the livestock but we’ve settled on goats, retired horses, chickens and bunnies.
Gardening. I'd love to be able to grow our veggies. We tried, but with a max 4-5 hours of sunlight on our balcony and limited space we didn't get much.
Ally I have been watching you and Kyle for a long time. Since both yall lived in that tiny apartment in town. I just want to tell you how proud I am of you for learning and adapting to country living. You didnt have to learn all that stuff about the tractor, chainsaws, powertools ect. You just could have stayed in your comfort zone of making your herb products, homemaker, gardener ect but you didnt! You have learned all you could about everything you could. And when it comes to the physical labor aspect of it all you are right there with Kyle learning and helping. All of this tells you alot about ones character. Honestly when you guys announced you were going off grid with the cabin I didnt think you were gonna make it. I didnt think you were going to like it and didnt think you were going to be as involved with everything as you have been. I just wanted to let you know I am so damn proud of you. Not alot of our younger generation use these skills anymore let alone willingly learn them. Not only learning them but totally crushing it with no whinning or hesitation. Atta Girl!!! You should be very proud of yourself. You are an exceptional human being. You two will be great parents if you ever decide to have children. Thank you for proving this grumpy old guy wrong. Keep killing it you are doing great!!
Awe this was so fun to read! Thanks so much for being here throughout this journey and for your kind support, it means the world! Cheers to all the exciting things to unfold along the journey, especially in these next couple years of renovations and eventual farming! :)
I used to create independent internships for college students in the Finger Lakes Region of NYS. It was so rewarding to see them take on new challenges and feel like they were making a difference in their own lives and the lives of others. I truly enjoy your videos, and I hope more young adults follow your example and seek a self-fulfilling lifestyle as you have done.
You and Isabel Paige have the best videos!! The cinematography is beautiful, and your life story is amazing! Btw your products are absolutely the best!!!!!
This was so relaxing to watch.. ✨You always make me smile😊 with your enthusiasm,,, there's no doubt in my mind you will achieve great hieghts with your endeavours✨.... @i think you have the most enchanting veggie garden I've ever seen🤣✨... BLESSINGS to you and Kyle and the kitty cats ✨🥰
I look forward to all your videos posted! Growing up my grandmother was a seamstress and I learned how to sew at a young age. I was involved in 4-H and entered my sewing projects at the county fair. Love seeing all the projects you are working on and what you have created. Thank you for sharing your stories!
Wow Ally - 💗I love all your videos for the scenery and relaxing narratives and of course all the homesteading lessons, however this intro was extra special with the drone shot of the hawk🫶🏼.
Ally I just love your videos! You are a big inspiration! I’m 66 and not able to do what I used to but I’m inspired by you to do deeper research to do what I want to which is thrift and sell products. I was stuck until I watched your latest video! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
What an amazing video! Loved this one! The sound of pulling vegetables out of your garden; the sound of the birds; the set up for your essential oils❤ your videography is top. The relaxation of your videos is truly felt.
Your journey to self-reliance is a testament to your incredible strength and determination. Embracing this path with such dedication and courage showcases not just your ability to overcome challenges but also your deep commitment to living a fulfilling, independent life. Your story is both inspiring and uplifting, reminding us all of the power of self-sufficiency and the rewards that come with it. And I am Floating Village Life.
I love watching your videos, Ally! You are soooo much a younger version of me! I wish I were 26 again....and knew what I know now. Im 40 years older than you, and I know everyone says this but, man, does it go by so fast! Like in the blink of an eye! Enjoy your youth and energy....before you know it, it'll all be a memory....and you'll find yourself watching videos of a younger you on RU-vid.
I pray that you see this! I am going through some really difficult times with entering menopause and you and Kyle lift my spirits when I see yours and his videos. Depression is a killer and you and him definitely help. I am sure that I am not the only one. Don’t stop you guys. You are more valuable than you know.
I may never have posted a comment on your channel, but I’ve been watching your videos for a while and have been following Kyle from the beginning - Like many other of your viewers/commenters, I’m definitely ‘older’ (… akin to a sage uncle vs. your grand parents’ age) and like many viewers/comments, I’m truly impressed with your passion and personal growth, as well as the lifestyle both you and Kyle are building - Stay together and build your dream life - I look forward to following the journey with you and Kyle.
I am so happy to see you trying all these old world self reliant ways. When I was young I taught these all to myself and my kids grew up with me doing these methods. I worked at an interactive outdoor Pilgrim museum and learned to dye from vegetables. I could see your self satisfaction in your face when something home made and natural comes to fruition. There is no feeling like it. I think a few generations missed out on so much by not experiencing that feeling. Keep it up. I hope you influence people to not let these survival experiences disappear. A tip for your compost. Find a coffee shop to save you grounds. Nothing heats up like coffee grounds or simple grass clippings!
Ally, we’ve been composting for 30 years. We have two large bins. In the spring, once I strain the soil, whatever is not broken down yet, goes in the other bin for the fall. However, we plant potatoes and pumpkins in that bin and it’s a bonus planting bed. Good luck.
Ally, FYI: those screws have a toxic coating on them, I wouldnt put them in your mouth, you care too much about your health. You obviously didn't know. Your garden is gorgeous, love your compost bins, lovely video, you always do such a nice job!! So excited for you about your distillery for essential oils, I've so wanted one!! You've done so many incredible things all in this video, so impressive, I'd say it was all TRIUMPHS!! 🥰
<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1318">21:58</a> Ally, that distillery is an absolute gorgeous work of art just as it stands; the offerings it will provide you for your products, is completely thrilling!!!! I am so happy for you that you have it now!! the natural dyes and sewing offerings will be EPIC.. you truly, truly, truuuuuuly are an absolutely remarkable, beautiful woman💕🌟💕🌟💕💐🪻🌺🌟🪻🌟💐🪻🌟
This was such a beautifully done video, Ally! Thank you for your content and letting us observe your journey. My husband and I have been watching you and Kyle for a while now and we don’t miss a video. One of our favorite things to do is make a cup of coffee or hot chocolate, sit on the porch with my laptop, and watch y’all’s videos. They’re so peaceful and inspiring. We started our homestead journey in the North Carolina mountains 4 years ago with .62 acres, and no knowledge or experience other than gardening. 2 weeks ago we bought our dream property! It’s a small farm of 4 acres with 360 Mountain View’s and 500ft of trout stream. It needs a good bit of work but everything is eventual, and I can’t wait to put our own stamp on the property with our 6 kids, 2 dogs, and 11 chickens! Next is more chickens (because chicken math is a thing), planting an orchard, a large garden for vegetables, cut flowers, and herbs, then acquiring bees, and goats. The big goal is to have a family milk cow and hopefully purchase the empty lot next door to give us 6 complete acres. 10 years ago it was a distant dream that I didn’t know would ever come true. It has been so neat to watch y’all go through the homesteading process and I can’t wait to see where you go from here!
Ah, yes, summer salads 🤤 I love them! And this year I tried something new: fermented carrots! I already cut the carrots in salad-fitting pieces before I put them in the fermentation jar. And now I have lots of jars with delicious fermented carrots which fit perfectly into these kinds of salads! So good, I can highly recommend that 😍 I'm also gonna build a new compost system, and up to now I thought about two compartments. But three, that might be quite handy indeed, too!
I'd say I've learned a lot of skills for self reliance BUT I still haven't mastered building a fire without matches or a lighter. That's something I'd like to learn before this year is over. I think it would be awesome. I've been wanting to buy a steam distiller for years because I'd like to have California Sagebrush essential oil (it's hard to find for sale online). It smells SO good! I grow it here at my home and I have lots of it. Also the yellow flowers produced from that plant are perfect for fabric dying as well! Great video--I really enjoyed it.
Really enjoyed the video! ❤ The jackery looks like an awesome product. I will pass the word around and make sure whoever wants one uses your link with all the rain and storms and tornado activity in our area, and some people still without electricity. It sure would come in handy. Great job making the compost! 😊
Oh yeah, sewing. It is such a helpful skill! I'm doing it for 4 years now and it is a total game changer! Started with baby clothing and i was ending up sewing my own wedding dress last year 🥰 Plant dying is amazing! Did it only a couple of times though. The colour you got is soo beautiful! Alright...the goldenrod is just about to bloom here 😏😂 thanks for showing this!
Ive enjoyed seeing you blossom. You've acquired so many skills in a short time but above all believing in yourself and it's beautiful. From an older gal to a younger gal, you're the tops!
I live in the woods. Listening to you talking about the heat and humidity reminds me of why my favorite time of year is autumn and next is winter. My ambition for getting things done slows to a crawl in summer.
Everything you are doing now is what I'm working on myself. This video was a even more powerful sign for me to get at what is important in my life and be authentic in my own creations and to keep growing. Also to just start creating now even though im not exactly where I want to be ✨️ Thank you for sharing, Your light is beautiful ✨️😊
I've been following Kyle’s channel for a while, and I recently came across yours. I wanted to let you know that I love your content. 😊 I’m sending both of you lots of love from Canada! 🥰
You continue to inspire me and I look forward to every single video you post! Thank you for making such beautiful and informative content that sparks my inner drive to go against the grain and begin my own off grid homestead experience!
You did a great job on putting the wood chipper together. Owner Manuals can be found online ...I know this because I used to have a binder with them in page protectors (that took up room I could use for other things...lol)
Awesome!!! You can really do anything you put your mind to. Gret job Allie. You really are self reliant. I admire all that you are doing at your homestead, and for yourself. I am a little old and not in very good health anymore, but I love watching you thrive at what you do.😊 God Bless You 🙏
Thank you so much Ali for your video I'm so sad that Kyle is not doing any he's only doing shorts I really hope that we don't lose you as well with videos we look forward every week looking for your videos so it's so wonderful thank you for it and thank you so much I hope we don't lose you on RU-vid I enjoy your movies and Kyle's too but I'm just a little disappointed in Kyle for not doing shows like you're doing you are both wonderful storytellers and the adventures are amazing thank you again
Wow. I loved this video. It's great watching you try all of these new things. You're brave. I'd love for you to post some of your salad recipes. Thank you!
Most manuals for electrical equipment, actually pretty much anything, can be found online these days. For next time you run into a manual snag. Awesome episode, b.t.w. Have an awesome week!
I’ve been enjoying watching the journey first with Kyle and then your videos! I also love sewing and gardening and herbalism so really enjoy this content. The steam distiller really interests me, so cool!
A very well produced video, your approach to learning is very good. As a senior your approach to reflecting discerning is very good. You are multi skilled and have learned a lot over a short period. Continue this course and you will much success.
Wow, you have really been busy and learning a lot. Congratulations, it is fun watching you and learning along the way! Blessings for a beautiful week ahead!
Such a beautiful, thoughtful video! I think you’re a treasure! Wow, you caught a hawk in flight on the drone video! How cool! Keep pursuing your dreams!!
Great video Ally takes me back to the early eighties, girlfriend lived on a 350 acre farm in upstate NY they lived of the land cooked on a wood stove and she made her own clothes from scratch. Waking up on the farm early in the summer the mornings we're just incredible and so full of life👍😊
I’d trade that older tractor in for a midsize new kubota enclosed cab with backhoe. We just bought one for the farm very handy piece of equipment can get into tight spaces would be everything u guys need in one machine
Lovely movie, extremely stylish and great message. I did find it a little strange that you peeled carrots with a cheese slicer though, I can recommend a vegetable peeler - takes much less off! 😂
Happy Birthday 🎂… whenever that is… I just had my Birthday at the end of July… Summer babies 👶… !!! I think if I had the space I would love to have a real garden that I could rely on for a portion of my own food. Have a good week… nice to see Harper looking so healthy and getting bigger… 🌎🕊️🌜🌞🌛
Since your making and uploading video I assume you have internet so I suggest you check out a you tube creator channel called The Holler homestead. Ben and Meg and their youngin's have a nice show and Ben did something I like to call little acts of genius. They have chickens and Ben took some hardware cloth, made a loop with it, and laid it inside the chicken coup. It's where they put wood chips and scraps from the table and dirt, and small branches and twigs and the chickens get up in it and dig around while pooping in it and they make rich compost for him. Now if you were of a mind to take your own poop and make a separate compost area for it and allow the sun to cook it for six or so months, it could be used to plant veggies in along with the chicken compost. Also if you can handle that you might be interested in the mineral rich content of human eurin.
I needed this video❤. I have a desire to learn everything on this video. I bought 10 acres with a dream to do all the things you are doing. You are showing me I can do it also. Granted l am 61 years old. Lol
Haha to be 100% brutally honest it is my first year growing it and I don’t know all that much about it, but this comment inspired me to look into it more and learn it’s grow timeframe and such.
Love your videos. Curious about your blueberry bushes. Are they on your property? wild? Or at a you pick farm? The river shots were gorgeous. And how impressed I am with your growing skill set. You go girl.
Thanks a ton! It’s a HUGE local farm. So dreamy. But the plan is to have that on our land one day. Basically make this whole place filled with food haha.
I would focus on ensuring enough ‘brown’ things go into compost bins to ensure enough ventilation and then you won’t have to bother about transferring from bin to bin… it will be unnecessary hard work… just move onto second when first full…
Ally! Another fab video 🙌 do you mind if I suggest you try using a bigger knife when cutting your lovely home grown veggies? It helps cut things quicker, better, and safer. There are some great knife skills videos on tiktok too ❤ much love ✨
