That 1870's Homestead

We recently spent an entire week up at our Off-Grid Cabin in the woods Salmon Fishing. Normally Todd goes on these trips alone - or with his Dad. This time, Rachel wanted in on some of the action - the fish did eventually cooperate and she landed a beautiful hen! When all was said and done, we ended up bringing home (3) beautiful King Salmon. They're in the freezer right now, and in the coming weeks we'll be smoking them up, and putting them into canning jars. When we do that, we'll be sure to post the video here on this channel ♥ Here is a link to the video we posted about the trip, over on our other channel --> ‪@toddrachel‬ 🎣

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Hello Friends! We've been crazy busy with abundant blessings in our lives. This has kept us focused on other priorities than YouTube and other social media videos. We're coming back soon and We hope you understand. So, what have we been up to?
Rachel's been busy and thoroughly enjoying being a Granny! Our granddaughters were born early February just one day apart!
Our baby girl, almost 24 now, came home for the first time since 2023 for an almost 2 week visit from the Navy. We did a lot of reminiscing, lots of shopping for her future home, lots of good food, visiting family, and even made soap together.
The garden has been planned, but no seeds started and that's ok.
The outside projects have been reviewed and prioritized for the year.
Yesterday we celebrated the first time all of our grandbabies were together with some of Rachel's cinnamon rolls and a lively round of disc golf for the boys while the sisters visited.
And lastly, Rachel has used this time to write her first children's book about our first 2 grandson's adventures on the farm.
Time flies and it's important to spend time together and cherish each moment.
PS. Rachel is well ❤️‍🩹 and we have chalked that saga up to a virus of unknown origin, and another incredible blessing, and are moving on with our lives.
Thank you for sticking around and look forward to sharing more with you very soon.
Love, Todd & Rachel

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Haven't posted in a while, and not sure on our availability in the near future. Our well-being, needs to come first right now. Please keep us, and especially my dear Rachel in your prayers. Hoping we have some answers soon ♥ - Todd

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Are you still looking for that special gift for someone? Here's a DIY for some thoughtful homemade extracts using your Instant Pot 🎄🎁
The coffee extract has been a favorite in our home! https://youtu.be/ag4tciVMgck?si=K9aiq...

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A brand new Cabin Video just went live yesterday over on our 2nd channel 🔥 ‪@toddrachel‬
Stick around to the end for some epic forest thunderstorm feels 😁

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Want to head back to the cabin with us? There's a few new videos over on our other channel ‪@toddrachel‬
Here's a link to the latest if you want to check in and see what we've been up to ♥ https://youtu.be/dRIZQvmOzlk?si=3K7Hn...

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We're OK. We've been gone for a couple of weeks. Spent about a week up at the Off-Grid cabin, home for a day, and then took again for a family gathering Utah. We're back home , unpacked, and getting settled into the swing of things again. We have a new video ready, which should be out today ♥

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1 year ago (edited) | [YT] | 1,155

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Are you hardening off your starts? The weather this year has been perfect for us. I haven't had to bring them inside but one time. After 3 full days of shade we are transitioning to morning sun today ☀️🌱
They will get a few hours today, then back to shade, then a few more hours each day until a full day. We are almost there!!! And that 10 day forecast is so tempting!! It's what may be lingering beyond it that helps me stay the course.
#gardenlife #growinggroceries #patience

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1 year ago | [YT] | 495

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To celebrate Earth Day, our friends at ‪@MIgardener‬ are having a 22% off sale on all dormant plants today! No coupon needed. migardener.com/1870 We just snagged a few more asparagus crowns that we'll be planting out later this week. Strawberry, Elderberry, Blueberry, they're all on sale (dormant plants) ♥

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Cabbage moths, also known as diamondback moths, are unwelcome visitors. These seemingly delicate moths target a whole family of vegetables beloved by home growers: broccoli, Brussels sprouts, kale, cauliflower, and even cabbages themselves. The real damage comes from their offspring, the cabbage worm. These green caterpillars with faint stripes have a surprising appetite, munching through leaves and leaving behind a trail of holes. In severe infestations, they can destroy young plants entirely or stunt their growth, leaving gardeners with a disappointing harvest.

The impact of cabbage moths goes beyond a few chewed leaves. Their presence can be a constant source of worry. Cabbage moths are found nearly everywhere in the world, except for Antarctica and some remote islands. This means gardeners almost anywhere have to be on the lookout for these pests. What's more frustrating is that, in some areas, cabbage moths have developed resistance to traditional insecticides.

Luckily, there are ways to outsmart these persistent moths. Gardeners can employ a multi-pronged approach to prevent damage. Floating row covers, made of a lightweight fabric, can be used to physically exclude adult moths from laying eggs on the plants. Companion planting, strategically placing other herbs or flowers near your brassicas, can confuse the moths or attract beneficial insects that prey on the cabbage worms. Finally, staying vigilant and manually removing any eggs or young caterpillars you find on your plants can help keep the population in check. By using a combination of these methods, gardeners can enjoy a bountiful harvest without becoming a buffet for cabbage moths.

If you're going the row-cover route, and you think to yourself "it's very early spring, I'll just wait to put the covers on" - don't! You'd be surprised how early these moths emerge in the wild. When you move your plants out, put your covers on.

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