I don’t know what’s better.. learning about crops or seeing your dog being the best doggo around

Finally, someone in our area!! We are just beginning our journey to self sufficiency! Looking forward to learning more and picking your brain!

@CountryLivingExperience

2 жыл бұрын

Very cool

Yay! I finally found an East Texan that I can follow! THANK YOU for all of your videos! They're so helpful!

@CountryLivingExperience

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Glad y'all are here.

@connersoto3034

2 жыл бұрын

Same I’ve been looking for so long thinking it wasn’t gonna happen then found you while I was planing for my first year 😋 any tips for a beginner

@EmilySatterfield91

Жыл бұрын

Saaaame

why does it feel like i'm about to spend my entire weekend binge watching your channel?? i'm about to start a garden because the grocery bill is about to overtake all my other bills combined with the exception of my mortgage. i've been in information overload for the last two months.

@CountryLivingExperience

Жыл бұрын

Groceries are getting more expensive by the day.

Our family just moved to our new home in Zone 8b. Thank you so much because being born and raised in a 5b zone I am trying to get my head around this.

@CountryLivingExperience

2 жыл бұрын

It has taken me a while to get used to the seasons for sure. I am getting tomatoes in December still.

@timothyarnold2689

2 жыл бұрын

We can't start this early in Georgia because our last frost can last until early may

Nice video... Thanks for the dates... seems like this week a lot of the greenhouse will get cleared out! :) Growing in Tyler inside the loop!

@CountryLivingExperience

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thank you. I see a lot of plants sitting around at the local feed stores gearing up for the spring planting rush for sure.

Peppers grow shockingly easy in my area. It was the tomatoes that were hard due to generations of tobacco farming here. They hate the soil. Took 3 years to grow to harvest but I finally got it down, so satisfying

@CountryLivingExperience

2 жыл бұрын

That's cool.

Great Job. Live in 8B as well, central Tx. You just filled in all my unsure…blanks! Thanks

@CountryLivingExperience

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I cover my strawberries with an old bed sheet, so far they survived. Great video. Thanks for the info.

@CountryLivingExperience

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome

Just moved to zone 8b area from Virginia. I have so much to learn about 8b. Thank you for sharing your expertise!

@CountryLivingExperience

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! You're welcome.

The comment about holding back is definitely something that I didn't know was a thing I could, or should do. I will definitely plant on time and hold half back. Thanks for the great idea!

@CountryLivingExperience

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome

Whoa! So glad I found your channel. Rusk,tx resident here and your content was so helpful!

@CountryLivingExperience

2 жыл бұрын

Glad we could help.

when it gets hot use a 30% shade cloth for the tomatoes, and anything else that does not like the heat...

@CountryLivingExperience

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. We do. Here is our video on that subject...kzread.info/dash/bejne/q4emyriRepi5p9I.html

@MrRjj4321

3 жыл бұрын

@@CountryLivingExperience thanks... just found your channel and i will be checking out that video and many more...

@CountryLivingExperience

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Welcome to the channel.

@godbless6939

2 жыл бұрын

I have never used a cloth for my tomatoes they do really good

Thanks for the video, very helpful!

@CountryLivingExperience

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome

I came over from Pete’s channel. Nice to meetcha.🌞

@CountryLivingExperience

3 жыл бұрын

Hello. Nice to have you here.

We are in zone 8b... Beginning Feb. 14'th, we got 9 inches of snow followed by 3 inches of rain...our small greenhouse where we usually germinate our seeds..lost electric as did many of us texans...everything in the greenhouse died...so I'm glad we didn't start new seeds like we usually would have in the greenhouse...total loss..

@CountryLivingExperience

3 жыл бұрын

That's terrible but I understand. We had the same precipitation totals as you. We were able to keep our greenhouse at about 40 with propane heaters. We sure did go through a lot of propane though.

@SandcastleDreams

8 ай бұрын

@@CountryLivingExperience I'm in zone 8b in FL along the gulf coast and just moved from zone 9b, so trying to get adjusted. After 2 years, I realize we go from cold to hot almost overnight. So, I bought a greenhouse that opens on both ends and started researching heaters. I bought the Big Buddy heater with fan, but yes, propane is expensive. Then, I discovered these deisel heaters. If I get the 8k it should keep my 10x20x7 greenhouse above 45°F with the coldest temp being 22°F. And if we get a forcast for colder, I reckon I can stick the propane heater out there. Unlike the propane heater, the deisels can run about 13 hrs each night for almost three nights on high on 1 gallon. Our deisel is running $3.69 a gallon right now. Lots cheaper than propane! So I'm not sure if I can get it ordered and installed in time for this winter, but that would definitely save a lot of money.

Thank you so much for this!!!!

@CountryLivingExperience

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome

8b Georgia here!

Really helpful video

Thank you

@CountryLivingExperience

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome

I need to get planting! I’m in zone 8b!

@CountryLivingExperience

Жыл бұрын

You can do it!

I want to plant all cabages too early to avoid cabbage flies and other diseases that come when you plant when they say you should. Avoiding diseases is so important. You can do that by planting slightly early and preplanting inside in the nursery and taking them outside when they are 6 weeks old (this will also keep your beds filles constantly and reduce the time a crop occupies the bed and allow for at least 3 harvests a year p bed). There are but a few things you will have a hard time or are not an option for transplanting, like onions, garlic, and all tubers.

@CountryLivingExperience

Жыл бұрын

Disease is linked directly to soil health and nutrient deficiency.

Watching from Warren, Texas

@CountryLivingExperience

3 жыл бұрын

Cool!

You're in Texas but seems like same exact zone I'm in for NC. I'm gonna follow your planting schedule as I'm apparently way behind already

@CountryLivingExperience

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I think we are the same zone. I talk to many people from NC.

Zone 8b in the house!

@CountryLivingExperience

2 жыл бұрын

Represent!

I’m go by yours because I. Any really find anything good videos for 9a and they kinda the same I’m in Houston humble area

@CountryLivingExperience

Жыл бұрын

This should work for you as well.

Good news is I found your channel and the info that I needed so badly. Bad news is I'm probably too late to start a few things that I wanted now. What happens if potatoes and onions go in a month late? For some reason I thought I had to wait until mid March to plant almost anything outside. I guess I was listening to too much info for the wrong zone.

@CountryLivingExperience

2 жыл бұрын

They will be fine a month late. You are never too late. It is just the summer heat that knocks almost everything out. Most things don't go out till mid March but need to be started mid Feb.

Would love some strawberries please

@CountryLivingExperience

2 жыл бұрын

I may start selling them again soon. If I do, send me an email. My email address is located under the about tab on my main channel page.

I have to raised bed Do you have an option on using 55 gallon plastic barrels cut in half?

Love it

@CountryLivingExperience

2 жыл бұрын

Cool

how east are you? I'm in Bedias close to Madisonville. I'm getting a late start on some things, just found your channel. Thanks for all the good info, I now need to get pen and paper and rewatch :)

@CountryLivingExperience

Жыл бұрын

We are near Tyler.

@CRRBennett

Жыл бұрын

@@CountryLivingExperience good to know we arent too far, similiar weather. Thanks!!🙂

How are you taking care of your strawberry's during this weather. I just potted mine a week ago and have brought it indoors because of the weather, but it looks like the warmth of the home is going to kill my strawberry plant.

@CountryLivingExperience

3 жыл бұрын

I'm not worried about them. Most varieties can handle the cold with no problem.

Well I planted peas lol

@CountryLivingExperience

2 жыл бұрын

First step

I planted collards and mustard greens last fall and they survived the cold weather we had in NC now seeing new growth. Are you saying that they will continue growing though spring and maybe though fall again

@CountryLivingExperience

Жыл бұрын

Awesome. Yes, they are biennial so the will continue on for another season after it goes to seed.

@mikeharris2985

Жыл бұрын

@@CountryLivingExperience thank you have a good day

@CountryLivingExperience

Жыл бұрын

@@mikeharris2985 You're welcome

can the innoculant be added into the soil?

@CountryLivingExperience

Жыл бұрын

Sure. If needed.

Could you please post a link to Texas A & M planting charts.

@CountryLivingExperience

Жыл бұрын

Here you go...travis-tx.tamu.edu/files/2020/06/Vegetable-Planting-Calendar-Travis-2015.pdf

@gilshelley9183

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. God bless Texas@@CountryLivingExperience

Did you not get any snow? Now I know what frozen ground feels like

@CountryLivingExperience

3 жыл бұрын

We did. We got hammered with 8 inches and it drifted. Hope you are staying warm. There have been rolling power outages but we have not lost power yet.

What changes in the same zone that gets a lot of snow. I have got an unusual amount of snow this season ( 3-4 feet ) between mid February and mid March. What should I do to change anything

@CountryLivingExperience

Жыл бұрын

You will just have to learn about your area and record it's distinct issues over time.

How is Texas the same zone as w. Washington??? I never understood that.

@CountryLivingExperience

Жыл бұрын

It is interesting how they draw those zones.

@sherimatukonis6016

Жыл бұрын

@@CountryLivingExperience I guess max & min. Temps only... But there's so much more to it... Lol

Are you in Washington state? Just curious because I think I’m zone 8b in western Washington. I’m trying to figure out what I can plant (I have rocky clay soil) I think I will need raised beds. I think my window for planting is closing with the dates you mentioned. Also I don’t think I need to plant to much as I’m the only one in my house that craves veggies. I am tired of buying veggies from the store just to see them go bad. I am not a big eater and I would say I’m the world’s tallest midget😊

@tinaknutsen

Жыл бұрын

Oops! I commented in the middle of your video and continued watching and see your from Texas. So would I do the same planting schedule since our zones are the same?

@CountryLivingExperience

Жыл бұрын

Usually yes, but honestly the zones can vary a lot.

@AM-tc9ct

Жыл бұрын

I’m in zone 8b, but in Oregon. It’s interesting how the same zones can differ slightly! Hear ya with the clay soil, garden beds definitely help. I usually start my cukes in ground on 4/30 and they do well. Much earlier and they stall out or die. Tomatoes I start indoors in early to mid-Feb, and transplant in early May. I wait into May to transplant peppers and eggplants.

Do you know how fig trees do? I'm looking into planting one

@CountryLivingExperience

3 жыл бұрын

They do very well. We have several videos on growing figs.

If you're telling people when to plant growing zone is important. I'm 2' in snow w/frozen ground. Did start cole crops in house 4 days ago and garlic and shallots were planted outside late oct

@graithos

3 жыл бұрын

He said the info was for zone 8 in TX. Here in MN I still have a while to wait, which is good cuz I'm not ready yet. ☺

@CountryLivingExperience

3 жыл бұрын

I did. It is also in the video title. Thanks for watching.

The cold snap is reeking havoc on my broccoli plants.. any tips?

@CountryLivingExperience

2 жыл бұрын

Where do you live? Broccoli is a cool weather crop but cannot take a freeze.

@myrarobinson1312

2 жыл бұрын

@@CountryLivingExperience 8b....Panhandle of Florida

@CountryLivingExperience

2 жыл бұрын

Just cover them up at night and they should be fine. Then uncover during the day.

I had surgery so I haven’t started yet can I start late ?

@CountryLivingExperience

2 жыл бұрын

The nice thing about zone 8b is that you can still start. You just have to provide shade in the mid-summer when it is so hot if your plants have not produced yet.

I'm in Hempstead TX. How far do you live from me?

@CountryLivingExperience

2 жыл бұрын

We are near Tyler

do you plant your onions from seed or starts?

@CountryLivingExperience

2 жыл бұрын

Starts

Im 8b but NO WAY can i but squash melons tomatoes out in march! Still freezing and frost up to mid april!

@CountryLivingExperience

2 жыл бұрын

Strange. It it 80 here already. My last frost date is March 21

@trinade3732

2 жыл бұрын

@@CountryLivingExperience yes. 75-80 this week but back to 65-75 next week. Nights are 39- 50 now but 35-41 last week and next. I lost 2 tomatoes. I tent with row cover and clear plastic at night till about 7-8 am. I live in high desert but 8b. So i must be in a micro-zone.

@CountryLivingExperience

2 жыл бұрын

@@trinade3732 It must be a micro-climate zone. A friend who lives 20 min south of me has different temp experiences than I do occasionally.

What date was this done

@CountryLivingExperience

2 жыл бұрын

Early February

Are you in Austin, TX?

@CountryLivingExperience

3 жыл бұрын

We are in East Texas.

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You went really fast with this and I had trouble writing it down, could you maybe go a bit slower next time? (Im 63 btw, it takes a few minutes.)

@CountryLivingExperience

2 жыл бұрын

You can watch it as many times as you like in order to obtain the info.

@AM-tc9ct

Жыл бұрын

Hi Gaming with Lady, if you click on “more” at the top of his video, and then scroll down, there’s a feature that provide a free transcript. That may help. 😊

americans call kale and cabbage different things, yet in my language they have the same word, all are called kool, all cabbage family are the same, not different.

@CountryLivingExperience

Жыл бұрын

ok

Why does anyone grow ocra? It's awful.

Zone 8b is a bitch, sometimes our last frost is a month early others it's late

@CountryLivingExperience

Жыл бұрын

It is.