Last year I used dollar store laundry baskets that were on sale for $.50! I lined them with paper saved from shipping boxes that was used as packaging. It worked wonderfully! i used the same method that you use. When it was time to harvest I spread a tarp next to the basket and tipped it over (to save the soil so I could reuse it). There they were, all the potatoes!!!! So easy to harvest! (I used potatoes from Aldi's that had sprouted). Thank You Lord!!!!!!!

@janiewoods510

Жыл бұрын

It's great that you thanked our Lord. He truly deserves all praise and glory!

@suejohnson8451

Жыл бұрын

@@janiewoods510 Yes! Always! I also thank our Lord for you! I love watching you and I'm always challenged, encouraged, hopeful and joyful. Thank you for overcoming and getting your videos to us!

@revoltiz1

Жыл бұрын

When you harvest them, what next? I’ve heard not to let them get too much light. All the videos take you from harvest but what next?

@ptcreations8947

Жыл бұрын

​@@revoltiz1 I am curious about that too.....my first time growing them this year. ❤😊😮

@StayAtHomeMom84

Жыл бұрын

​​@@revoltiz1 I brought mine indoors and put them in the net Potatoe bags from the store and put it out of the light in a basket 🧺 mine are okay 👍🏽

If this lady is not the most adorable boss ladies I don’t know who is !thanks for great info yessss❤️💋👍🏽.

@lolaoh2001

2 ай бұрын

Absolutely 👍🏻

@genamueller

Ай бұрын

Haha I literally just commented how adorable she is and scrolled down to see your comment. I’m gonna be watching more of her videos. She’s a great teacher.

I’m sitting here listening to your instructions while laughing at your kittens stealing the show! 😂

@mj-ls7qr8xp3n

3 ай бұрын

I'm thinking, ok it's not a litter box! :/

@Daniel2Ghost

3 ай бұрын

😊😊😊😊

@MsNappingcat

2 ай бұрын

LOVIN' the kitties!!!

This woman was born to TEACH! I am learning so much from you Mrs. H and I thank you and appreciate not only you but Mr. H as well.

I just planted my red potatoes in my cardboard boxes this morning. This is the second year I've done this. Mine looked just like yours! When I started digging them up last year I kept coming across oodles of earthworms! This year I'm going to use those free worms I'm digging up to make a worm composting bin to make my own fertilizer! Love your videos!

@mindwaistline1457

Жыл бұрын

Hey u can use them for fish bait 😑

@lisaisbell3473

Жыл бұрын

@@mindwaistline1457 That too!

@robiny.4395

Жыл бұрын

How cool, I never knew this.

@fitgirlism3038

Жыл бұрын

Earthworms are signs you did a good job, mate!

@marianne3024

Жыл бұрын

All I grew were small potatoes and tons of millepedes lol

I just love the way you said, "Come with me. Don't be afraid." You always give me a smile. Thank you so very much!

@penniecurrie2424

Жыл бұрын

I have been growing potatoes in LG.pots for many years my sister saw one about the sz.of a need size orange that blew her mine I have been growing potatoes in pots since the late 80 it's a hobby and something to eat

@LosaliniRadinikoro-jq4eq

Жыл бұрын

I really like you,the way u explaining everything,always laughing ❤❤❤❤❤

Such a joy to watch you all! Love the animal sounds and the realness of it all!

You are adorable.... and wise! Thank you!

I absolutely love the farm sounds going on! Guineas chirping, turkeys gobbling, cats jumping around

Hi ! Mr and Mrs. Homestead family it is a blessing to see our people work together GOD is Please. GOD BLESS

I love that your garden looks homey and like mine. It's not "perfect" but perfectly enjoyable. Keep it up, girl. You are doing great!

Love the cats 😺❤ and thank you and GOD BLESS ❤️

I planted potatoes for the first time last year in 2 large $6 plastic pots from Dollar General. I got over 12 pounds! Best potatoes I’ve ever tasted! So fun and easy to grow. Plus the flowers were so pretty.

@carolynking3318

Жыл бұрын

How many potatoes did you plant in each pot? That’s amazing!

@beth4059

Жыл бұрын

@@carolynking3318 it really was amazing! I used 5 per pot. They were just seed potatoes from Walmart.

@elle1014elle

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Seed potatoes? How long did it take to grow?

@beth4059

Жыл бұрын

@@elle1014elle the best way to explain a seed potato is that are guaranteed to grow. You can find them in garden centers. Grocery store potatoes don’t always grow. I planted in May in zone 6b and they were harvested in the middle of August. Plant them just as Mrs. H did.

@noeldeal8087

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Beth, for the inspiration! 😚 Do you know what potato variety they were?

Thank you for taking the time to show people how to do these things. You’re a blessing 🙏

@deirdrewhippen4575

Жыл бұрын

Don't kill ALL the ants. Sugar ANTS open buds on peonies and a ton of other buds . Without them you have nothing

@lisalafont7252

Жыл бұрын

@@deirdrewhippen4575 I usually FEED any ants that come around in my house or garden and they won't come back to that area till next year

My brother was a gardener extraodinaire. He taught me that every eye on the potato is a seed. He cut up each potato with an eye in each piece and planted the pieces eye up. He grew beautiful, tasty potatoes.

@sallykeindel8703

Жыл бұрын

I had deer last summer come and trim my potato plants back faster than they could grow...any suggestions.

@sjt4689

Жыл бұрын

@@sallykeindel8703 Plants Russian sage plants around anything you don't want the deer touching. They grow beautifully, attract bees & other pollinators, and deter the deer. They also have beautiful purple flowers similar to lavender & smell AMAZING. I put in 45 Russian sage plants this year because of the deer. They decimated everything I planted last year. NOT this year! 😂

@debcushing2184

3 ай бұрын

😅I​@@sjt4689

@susangreer3719

2 ай бұрын

My Dad always cut up the potatoes too, having one eye on each piece.

I have been trying to have a sustainable garden for the last 6 years but to no avail. Last year I started throwing my fruit and vegetable scraps in plastic containers and boxes.. On Christmas morning I fell down and I wind up needing a Pacemaker on December 26 ...I went thru therapy and when I went home I mostly stayed in my bedroom. Two weeks ago my housekeeper opened the patio door to let some fresh air in and to our surprise every box and plastic tubs had plants growing out of them She pulled out avocado and mango beautiful 1 ft. plants. there were also small lemon, potatoes, watermelon mulberry , strawberry, chili . banana, bell pepper plants growing. My whole back patio is full of plants...I am so excited..I still cannot go outside so I will sit all day and watch them grow. They are growing with no soil...amazing! I suppose they will wilt if they don't get planted in dirt somewhere .. Whatever will be will be. YAHWEH IS GREAT THERE IS POWER IN YAHWEH'S ALMIGHTY BENEVOLENT MERCIFUL NAME. The plants and I are regrowing together.

@reneesouther6076

4 ай бұрын

I love this!❤

@chifundomwangolera

2 ай бұрын

Plant them in the soil

@sherrikarlstedt6442

2 ай бұрын

Glory to God!

So glad I found your channel. You explain so well and have an adorable personality. It's as if you are casually speaking to your friends, and you really are!

I love That I found your podcast! I really appreciate all the knowledge you share and your happy spirit. I have been reading my Bible and I came across a passage that says let Jesus shine through your words and heart, I had trouble understanding how that would be. It’s you ! The sunshine sparks right off you. Thank you for that! I can’t wait to see your potatoes! God Bless!

@tammydavenport8228

Жыл бұрын

You said that right she has the sweetest spirit and so informative

@EyeAmCoa

Жыл бұрын

It really does

@marshabanks2297

Жыл бұрын

Amen you let your light shine and its bright! Love your sweet spirit!

@crwest2012

5 ай бұрын

Does she have a podcast too? Or are you talking about this KZread episode? I just came across her channel today. Love it!

@veronicacarrington5824

4 ай бұрын

Mrs. H. we are Blessed to have husbands like we have I'm talking about you and l just dig it farm and there are some others that helps us on the farm Thank God the Father in heaven for them ,my husband works a job but I'm at home I'm the farmer and gardener and he helps know matter Thank God for good husbands they are Godly husbands 😊❤

Love all your kitties running around your garden. Thanks for being an animal lover. God Bless you 💕

Felt like you were talking directly to me as a valued friend you are wanting to share your secrets to success with. You have taken the mystery of planting potatoes and replaced it with logical, simple hints, facts AND your personal experience. God bless you for having potato planting info I needed right now!

Mrs H you’re always informative and encouraging! That’s why I love to watch you.

Thank you for teaching me something new! I never knew you could grow in cardboard boxes.

Mrs. H I LOVE your farming and planting! Thank you for being you! And I love the cats, too.

Girl you are the BEST!! Thanks for sharing with us all. Keep these videos coming.👏👏

Place lavender or fennel or peppermint around your boxes to keep ants away

@RNOiLCouple

Жыл бұрын

Cinnamon works very well also

@daniellehaggard7401

Жыл бұрын

Peppermint will take over. I plant mustard and marigolds because of deer. And lavender.

@malissawhite4569

Жыл бұрын

Do you sell “luffa seeds?”

@odeemom

Жыл бұрын

Is someone saying use Cinnamon for ants ? Or did I muunderstand. Ants r killing me in my potato buckets. Thanks for the video .. I scooped up hay from around our hay rings and out in my potato buckets. Hopefully it helps

@nancywest1926

Жыл бұрын

​@@odeemom I get cinnamon oil and use that, it's potent and ants hate it--mix it under mulch so it won't dissipate quickly in the sun.

Hey Mrs. H, you kill me always findin a new way to do the same thing. Clever idea to compost waste and use it as a container as it breaks down! I haven't planted potatoes because 2 feet of snow on the garden today. So I will save out a box to whack some taters into. I was hearing those turkeys gettin louder over by Mr. H. then somebody musta done something wrong cause he called out once and that was that. This year I'm gonna trench some, hill some, use a grow bag and now cardboard box. I might even try to grow one in my pocket.. Thank you for the video today God bless y'all love

@fancythat5136

Жыл бұрын

Me too! I’m gonna try to get good at this thanks to Mrs H....😊

@angelamurphy6233

Ай бұрын

So how did your taters do? All methods. Which one seemed to do the best?

Thank you, lovely lady, for sharing your knowledge 🍀

Kitties are like, "Nope, that's MY box." This is the kind of gardening help I love. You are so easy to watch and learn from

I have indoor cats and buy kitty litter in plastic buckets. I have used for potatoes for years. Works great. I too love Azomite.

Thank you Mrs. H for sharing all of your knowledge on growing your own garden! I really appreciate all that you do. Peace and Blessings to You and Mr. H. 🙏❤🙏

Thank you so much! I don’t have room to plant potatoes in the ground, but was thinking of planting them in boxes. And I found you, showing me how! So again, my thanks for your teaching!

Good Morning, Happy Mother's Day, My mothers day gift is finding this video. I always save boxes. Always know they will come in handy. Stay blessed. Happy Mother's Day to you.

Planted potatoes a few days ago as well Mrs. Heart! One bed full, and the leftover in containers. Seems like every homesteader channel is planting potatoes, so exciting.

@msbrown8344

Жыл бұрын

when I was growing up a baked potato had a great taste but today I cannot find a good baked potato. is it the soil that is the key to great taste or is it the potato seeds? To me if I plant a potato that does not taste good, how will I grow good tasting potato? thanks

@CarlosSejas2007

Жыл бұрын

@@msbrown8344 so I've read that soil can have an effect. But it also may be the variety of potato. there are varieties better suited for baking (such as russet) but really any that are low in moisture and high in starch. Hope this helps, ma'am.

Thank you. I’m happy to see this on your KZread channel. After seeing your potatoes in a egg carton n bag. I followed suit and I am doing this with my Kroger red potatoes in a grow bag and now in a box too. FYI This is my First time growing potatoes ever. 2nd Spring Garden. I live in zone 8. I think😂. My box potatoes are ready!!!😊

Yay I thank You for the nice idea and I loved seeing Your Kitties! Between them and the chickens it was excellent entertainment!

@katkinslow

3 ай бұрын

Oopsi think that's turkeys!

I planted potatoes that were from the grocery store they started growing roots or maybe eyes 👀 but anyways I’m a first time potato grower and they are coming up really well. I never knew that growing potatoes was this easy! I only planted a few because I wanted to see if they would come up. I want to plant MANY more!

Just luv your videos. I learn something new from every video. I have grown potatoes for several years. Last year I used any container that would hold dirt. Feed bags, old buckets, cloth grocery tote bags. This year I'm going to use cardboard boxes too. Thank you Mrs. H. 🧑‍🌾

I did this a few weeks ago and planted yellow potatoes. I just used dirt and materials that I had around. The plants are up and growing, so I am adding straw, leaves and more dirt. I can’t wait to see the results. Thanks for reminding me to add bone meal. I haven’t done that yet.

I was just about to plant my taters and I watched this video. I've been planting trees and used up most of my boxes but I'm going to use what I have left. I'm tired an chicken wrangling so this will be so helpful. Your laugh is so uplifting and I sure needed it today. Blessings

Mrs. H! God bless you for all of your sharing of knowledge! I so enjoy you as a teacher!! I love your honesty and concern for us that watch your channel.

This video is right on time. This is how I planned on growing my potatoes this year after hearing about it but wasn't sure of how to start. Thanks for sharing this information!

Loved your video and your cats will save you tons in gardening. My cats bring in anything messing with my stuff to show it off. Moles, voles, birds, even small rabbits. Pound for pound cats are the ultimate predators!

@cynthiadebeau4230

3 ай бұрын

Also owls are exceptionally efficient hunters 🦉

Great video girl! Potato Potato Potato!

She is a star at planting instruction. Love the kitties also lol

Would love to see a follow up video when you dig them up!

I just absolutely love your down to earth way of presenting your channel. All your excellent information about planting makes gardening FUN. God Bless you and your family.

Oh my goodness, you are such a sweetheart! I loved watching and listening and learning. May God truly bless you! I love Hollis and Nancy homestead too. I learn so much from them.

I love watching the kitties playing behind you. But I did manage to stay focused on your instructions too. I wish you were my neighbor… thank you , I can’t wait to try your box potato methods.

Kitty's having a good old time. I got 4 hanging around me sleeping and getting spiffy. They know when I'm not well anymore. My potatoes are looking like that. Hope I can hold out a few more weeks.

@leeward2702

Жыл бұрын

Father Creator GOD, J. Moore is ailing and fearful of dying. We beseech you to heal the body of and cleanse the soul of J. Moore, with the sacrificial and sin-cleansing blood of our Savior, Your Precious and Only Begotten Son, our Lord Jesus Christ (YESHUA). All praise, honor and glory be to Thee. Amen.

@tracy85777

Жыл бұрын

By His stripes WE ARE HEALED! Proclaim The Word of God! Find every Scripture about healing that you can and use your voice, your tongue to proclaim your health. Life and death is in the tongue! We have authority in The Name of Jesus! God days My people perish for lack of knowledge. Pray for knowledge and understanding. Seek The Lord. NEVER NEVER NEVER give up! That's exactly what satan wants you to do. Say "I will live and not die to proclaim the goodness of God, the exploits of God, The answers from God". Whatever your heart tells you. God is absolutely good and this sickness is a direct attack from the enemy. Jesus has given us ALL authority over the enemy/ the devil! Fight in the Spirit! If you pray in tongues then get busy. If you don't pray in tongues pray to God in Jesus' Name. We have not because we ask not! Don't give up on God's Grace Mercy and healing. I am praying for you 🙏 🙏🙏

Wow! Now I didn’t know you could grow potatoes in cardboard boxes! That’s cool! - Taryn

You are such a beautiful lady with a lovely personality! Thank you for this video! ❤🪴

Thanks for the upload. Learned a lot, but always wondered about growing stuff in plastic. Was worried chemical would leach into the produce. Great stuff there & your kits were sure having fun. Wish we could live like ya’ll are.

Than you sister Highest Energies 💯🙏👐🤗 Thank you Yahova and Bosky for all you do through her life as well.peace and blessings.

I absolutely love learning new tips and tricks from you guys! I'm in my late 60s and I have been gardening since I was preteen. The source of relaxation there ever was. Thanks for sharing

This is the best ! She’s adorable and natural We had an organic market garden 5 acres in the 80’s Now I only do a little garden. I love and will use her tips

Your cats stole the show!I've been saving boxes...now I know why🙂

We grew sweet potatoes in cardboard boxes and a kiddie pool last year. Works great!

Love hearing that owl chiming in the background 🦉😊

Very enjoyable to watch. Cute personality and practical wisdom.

Mrs H, I'm so glad that you're explaining this because I have 4 different kinds of potatoes. I've only ever grown 1 kind at a time. Still planning the largest garden of my life. It's so exciting. I don't think that there is too much that I'm not going to grow.

I'm planning to plant my potatoes in boxes, too. I watched a progression on planting potatoes this way from start to harvest on another channel, and I waa shocked how productive they were! He just turned up the flaps from both enda, put 6" planting mix, plant potatoes, then covered with straw or leaves. He put more straw or leaves on as the plants grew. I forked too many in the garden bed last year! Boxes it is.

Good high nutrition potatoes with all that good as stuff in the dirt! 😊

Omg! You are adorable! This is my first time watching your channel. I feel like you were a teacher in a previous life. 😂. Great video and very informative. Thank you so much for this! 😊

Good evening my lovely Mrs Heart. Sending love and light to you and the fam. ❤❤

This is a great video on planting pototoes, but I may come back from time to time to watch those cats. They're adorable!🥰

Enjoying your video.. and am learning so much. Thank you 🙏

Thank you, darling.

This is exactly the class I needed today! Thank you! Also, the seeds I ordered from you arrived today and I can't wait to see how they do! :)

@KellyLoyola

Жыл бұрын

What seeds did you get. How do you order? Kelly in Texas

In my area of Florida, between Hurricanes and summer rain, we need to grow almost everything in raised beds or pots. All the boxes are great as they break down!

Your cats are too cute!

Love watching the Cats in the Background. Very happy Cats.

Sending love from Australia. Our seasons are out of whack but the advise and techniques are universal. Thank you

Thank you, such a wonderful idea to use boxes. You all are beautiful, knowledgeable people. God bless you both and your homestead! ♥️🙏💯👍

I love the cheapest most valuable tips for growing food❤❤❤❤

Best part is the background entertainment: playful kittens. I have seriously been thinking about planting potatoes in boxes/ now I gotta try it. Thanks - great video

"Come close, dont be afraid". I just love you guys. I have a box, some 5-way soil, and as many potatoes as you do that are also over-ready to get in the dirt. Thanks for the inspiration!

Yukon Gold are so yummy potatoes I also love Alaskan 🥔 they kinda sweet !

Your video was really helpful! Thank you!🙏💜🙋🏻‍♀️NW GA

I can get all the free boxes I want and I'm doing this. Sweet Jesus that is awesome stuff!

I don't think I have seen you before. I love you plating. I think I am going to try. You are funny and great. Thank you very much, Judy

@HOMESTEADHEART

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

Thank you! ❤❤❤

U-Haul sells a variety of boxes. I enjoy watching your channel.

A drain pan for under a water heater works well as a water catcher under a large planter. They come with a drain plug on the side that a hose screws onto so you can then drain any excess water over the side or into a bucket to be used in another planter and not drip down onto a neighbor or flood your patio.

Wish there was more "great" people with great personalities like this ... awesome video, awesome shine

Loved this!

👍Love the channel. GOD bless you.

The grocery stores have a lot of tissue boxes, just ask for them , thank you Mrs H for all of your gardening knowledge, I planted my seeds that I purchased from you and now I’m getting to plant them outside, thanks for all that you do, I just started gardening a couple of years ago and wondered why my stuff wasn’t growing, thanks to you, I now know why😆❤️

My grandmother did the same thing.... Thank you for this reminder! R.I.P. grandma 1916-2005

Thank you, always informative!

Buffie is that you, I was thinking I know that voice, then I remembered you had a farm and greenhouse. You and doc got it going on for real. I need a house so I can get going, well growing!!!❤❤❤❤❤

I love it! I started a wildflower border last year with this method. I've been thinking of doing other things this way. We had wire worms in our potatoes last year. The boxes would prevent that. Blessings!

I love the soil mix and the Box ideal 😊.

love Your cat stories ♥

Love all your awesome ideas 💡 I will be using them soon. I’ve been collecting boxes for composting but not for growing vegetables 💡great ideas 💡 Love your Bombay Cats 🐈‍⬛ too! I have a big old male and he’s so sweet ♥️ Thank you 😍

I'm a new listener! So glad to find you. I am limited as to what I can do right now up here in Montana as it is still snowing every day and I'm going stir crazy! Your video is wonderful friendly and satisfying that green thumb itch till the weather breaks for me. I'm going to try out your box method this year for my potatoes.

I did this during the pandemic with big Amazon and Walmart boxes from grocery orders (anymore they break up the orders into smaller containers, bah). I folded the bottom flaps up and the top flaps down so it was sort of a ring, and set directly on the dirt. A few inches of reused potting soil, then layered leaves from our leaf pile with light layers of green weeds and a couple of handfuls of alfalfa pellets we had on hand with living dirt from good spots in the garden. At the top I put a few inches of potting soil and planted peas, added a little mulch. The peas have time to grow before the potatoes make their way up. The peas were not for production so much as just nitrogen fixing and keeping the soil alive. Anyway, it worked great. I use this to rehab spots in my garden plot where it's been hard to grow anything due to rocks and clay. It does require more water than in-ground, but putting boxes side-by-side really does help with that.

Loved this and plan to plant potatoes this year! Thank you for sharing. You truly are adorable. : )

Thanks for sharing! I need to get outside and start planting!

I used boxes for cabbages years ago in a new garden area and they did great. This year, a new garden, new area, so cardboard for the taters.

@dorothybrown8859

Жыл бұрын

Nancy, did the cabbages planted in the boxes get cabbage worms?

I just love, love, love your channel. I love your gardens. I just started a small garden and loving it.cant wait. For everything to grow. I have some neighbors who wants the fruits of my labor I told them "no". Thus person is "lazy."