Hello, when picking a watermelon, you should check the area that the stem came from and it should be dark, not green. It means that it stayed on the vein until it’s ripened. Also the bottom of the melon should be very yellow from laying on the ground until ripe. It should also have marks, like scratches from the bees being near. This will assure a very sweet and delicious 🍉. 🌻🌻

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

Wow! Amazing ways to get the best. I will look out for these next time

@lovelygal5810

25 күн бұрын

Wow I never knew all about this on getting the best and sweet watermelon 🍉 😮😮thanks for sharing 😊

@MissEmpresss

15 күн бұрын

❤ perfectly said👌🏾Works every time!

It's funny how many people still think living a city life is hard work and living a country life is easy when, in so many ways, rural life is so much more work! Many of my mainland friends still think I lay on the beach most days just because I "live in Hawai'i", but I haven't even been to the beach in over a year because I'm too busy managing this 7 acres of jungle! 🤣 And unlike many people who still get one or two days "off" from work each week, the land NEVER takes a day off! It grows EVERY DAY, ALWAYS!!! 🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱 But of course this is truly a blessing... None of us would still be here if we didn't have this incredible, abundant home called earth 🌍 Aloha from big island, my hard working neighbor! 😎🤙

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

Same here, people think I'm always somewhere under a tree taking a nap 😅😅😅. Enjoy,Hawaii is so beautiful

You are doing an excellent job. I do not consider hard work toxic. Working for myself is a pleasure and a blessing from the Creator. Keep going....your rewards will be many. thank you.

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

True. As I mentioned, the good outweighs the bad. Thanks for checking in, darling.

Being occupied is not only good for the body but also for your mind, village vibe all the way, keep going, Village life is owesome

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

Yes, you are right. Thank you

@cirur.3934

2 ай бұрын

Very true! Body and mind are meant to be used fully. Most people in the cities probably use their minds more than their bodies which invariably leads to dis-ease caused by mental stress and sedentary bodies. Hitting the bed when you are exhausted can produce the best sleep, mental stress levels come down and the body is stronger and healthier.

Hi Jael, Yes, village life comes with a lot of work. Jael, you are a hardworking lady. Hard work pays, and there's no time you get bored, your mind is busy and you keep ypur body strong and healthy. I surely admire your home, the chicken, the cow's and the plantations. May God continue blessing you and the works of your hands

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, Margaret. It's true the village is a lovely place despite the hard work that is also very rewarding. Be blessed

Thanks for the honest review. I totally believe that village life comes with hard work. But I imagine it still to be much more rewarding than city life. Your house is beautiful.

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

True. It still is a very rewarding life. Thank you so much.

Jael bonjour. Yes, indeed if you are someone that want things done well, than even if you don't work anymore, you will do more at home, changing, organising, moving things, planting, weeding etc.. at your own pace and time, Jael you phrased it so well.

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

Oh yes. I actually enjoy being part of everything that goes on in the home. ❤️

Hi jael,during rainy season melons are normally not sweet.Love your videos.

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

Oh really? Thanks for the information

Hi Jael, thanks for sharing your Village style of living. And also for being hard working lady. Keep going and God give you more strength so that many ladies will learn from you. God bless you dear.

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Bless you,too.

Everything you just mentioned sounds fulfilling Jael, that is more than just enough to keep someone's head space free from stress and anxiety. Thank you so much for sharing. I am also camping here to get those tips on identifying sweet and crunchy melons lol. Sending you so much love and light honey.

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

Thanks,darling. Lots of love to you

I love you so, Jael. As usual your words and visuals so beautifully express my own daily life. Asante my sis 🙏. I've been on an internet break but always sending you love. 💛💛💛

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

I love you,too,darling. I'm glad you create time for me every time you're on the Internet. Lots of love

Jambo Jael🥰 The compound is looking beautiful as always! I always say life requires work. We get to make the choice of how much, where and when . You get back what you put in, no matter the location. You put in the work and give us quality to behold in village life. Thank you🥰. In choosing a watermelon, I was taught to always look at the belly of the melon (the portion that lies directly on the ground) the more creamy yellow it looks, the better. Also to always take a look at the stem and choose a melon with a dried stem. The bigger the melon does not necessary mean it’s the best. The medium size melon seems to be better, at least, that is what I think! I pray your coming seasons are good for you. You will soon be getting cooler in Kenya as we get hotter in my area. God continue to bless you as you enjoy life!!! 💜🥰🙏🏾🌹🫶🏾🙋🏾‍♀️

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

Blessings, dear and thank you for the melon tips. Hard work is always rewarding, I will not complain. ❤️

You're absolutely doing well and thanks sharing with us❤❤

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

You are so welcome

We really enjoy your videos, Jael. I wish they were longer, but we appreciate whatever you put out - they are so relaxing.

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

Glad you like them. Thank you so much,darling

Thanks for the honest reality about the Countryside. Wishing you too all the best n keep safe too...🙏

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

Thanks darling. Best of wishes

Chicken really enjoyed the melon.Happy to see you once again jael. Good evening 🌇

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

Good evening, darling. Yes, this feels like Christmas for the chicken. 😁.

Great video, I think we need our countryside coffee ☕️ dates, time can just fly by🌿 Great going on the melons. I’m sending you a planting guide and fertilizing plan for your melon 🍉

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

Yes please!💃

Working on your land is a beautiful blessing! It’s all worth it, it’s yours. I know there must be a balance, however you get to see the fruit of your labor! I LOVE IT♥️🥰🙏🏼

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

So true!

Blessings Humble Lady . You're Doing fine.

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

Thanks,darling. Blessings

I really enjoy this,,,,, currently relocated and plan to do farming since i have passion about it. Thanks for beaing a role model to many

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

Oh,darling. I'm so humbled. Wishing you all the best

This is glammakitty here, I look forward to the day that my husband and I get a farm. We are in the process of selling our three properties and finding at least 10 acres of land. The only bad thing that I can think about living the country life is some weirdo coming onto your property. That’s why I got two of those weirdo stoppers and I will definitely be getting guard dogs. I love everything you are doing. The only other problem is being on farmland and being of age, that’s my problem. Otherwise, like I said I got something for the intruders but would love to have my grand babies around me. I am soooooooo jealous of you (hahaha) but I love everything about your farm. Do your thing honey we love you

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

I wish you the very best of farm life. Don't worry about intruders, fencing will keep them at bay.

You really inspire me. I know one day i will relocate back to the countryside

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

I'm glad I do. Wishing you all the best

Love your content plus your projects

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much

Thanks for sharing your experience. Interesting that you talk about not enjoying fruits😊 in the cold season. I myself struggled😅 to eat watermelon during the cold season in my home country, I love eating them in warm sunny weather.

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

Oh yes,they taste better on hot days.

You don't need to apologise Jael. We always enjoy your vlogs, doesn't matter the content, it's sharing your feelings and it's OK, we're your online family. So proud of you and you give me hope to relocate.

Watching from USA LOVE YOUR CHANNEL

@jaelofthevillage

Ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

Watching from Kakamega😊 enjoyed my visit to Inaya village today!❤❤

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

That's really awesome

😂😂😂Aaah you didn't realise you would be putting in the HARD LABOUR....the quality of life is worthwhile.

Hi jael great to be here

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

The pleasure is all mine. ❤️❤️

Thank you for highlighting that it is not all hunky dory living in the village. Physical hardwork is guaranteed but the achievements obtained, satisfaction, peace and serenity surpasses it all. Also, I think in this modern age, there are so many ways to combat the perceived boredom of life away from the lights and so called attractions of the city.

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

Very true,Jane. Thanks for watching, darling.

Lovely video, awesome children

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

Thank you

You are just the best. I know village life is nice but it is hard work and to be honest it is not for the lazy people. I see you moving up and down everyday doing all these jobs yourself and even oversee the building of your house. I am like wow, you are such a handson lady. The best thing in the village is eating very fresh organic food. 👏👏👏👏👏

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

Oh yes. It's hard work but the good outweighs the bad. Loving every moment here.

My dear you made me change mind ,after gulf contract I’m shifting ocha soon for farming ,already I hav started nikiwa away but next year I’m there full time 🙏

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

All the best. Karibu home

I get you Jael. Village life is busy..I actually sleep tired everyday and sometimes wonder why I did not make so much money. Melons I always choose the biggest in the bunch.

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

I understand the biggest is not the trick. Lol. Our hard work is so rewarding, keep going beautiful

Subscribed. You inspire me.

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for subbing, Lucy

Karibu sana sis happy to see you again

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

Always so happy to see you,lovely. Thank you.

GOOD MORNING SIS LOVE TO HEAR .FROM YOU ❤🙏🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

Hello,darling. Thanks for checking in. ❤️❤️

Hi Jael. Hard work is good for you. Usually grown up kids take over most of the work from their mothers and in so doing condemns their mothers to early graves. Keep yourself busy for your benefit. As regards fruits, the less the sunshine the less they taste sweet. Even the texture or skin color deepens when the fruits receive the adequate sunshine, hence inference of sweetness.

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

Wow! I'm learning a lot. Thank you for this tip

LOVE TO SEE YOU WORK TAKE CARE LOVE YOU.❤️❤️❤️📖🙏🇹🇹🇹🇹

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

🥰🥰🥰

Its not toxic its just hard work. I like the idea of self sufficiency is very important.

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

Sure. Thanks,dear

I tap them lightly and it should sound hollow and the green should be dark

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

I will look out for the darker ones. The hollow sound doesn't work 😫

Down here in Zimbabwe I've known the darker green the outside skin is the sweeter the melon

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

I'll look out for darker ones

Hi Jael, life in the village is not easy but it’s 💯 healthy and worth living it 😅 Be blessed my darling ❤

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

Oh yes. Hard but very rewarding

I will have this life ,but I sure will have a trained farm boy to ensure I ran a successful&comfortable farm life

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

Yes, you can have a Farmhand to help with the work. I actually enjoy working

Watching from South Sudan ❤❤🙏

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

Hello

Look for a yellow patch on the watermelon. If you see a yellow patch, it is ripe.

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

Awesome. I'll be keen next time

Each side, city or village has its challenges. I love watermelons. I wish I can grow them here.

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

You can always try. There's no formula in gardening. All the best

I used to think you know a watermelon is ripe if you "knock on it and it sounds hollow." BUT I have now been told that if the watermelon has a nice size on it that is yellowed/browning that is a sign it was sitting long enough to ripen before it was harvested.

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

Oh, thanks for this. I heard about the knocking, too, but it doesn't seem to work.

So nice to see chicken enjoying watermelon :) they like it. City life is very noisy and stressful. I would rather work with my own hands in my own pace like you say but I am not able to because of my bad health. That's why I watch youtube videos like yours. Its relaxing. God bless.

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

Sorry about your health. Enjoy the village through me. I wish you all the best

@kerithh5808

2 ай бұрын

@@jaelofthevillage thank you :)

You make life look accepting living in village doing everything enjoy

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

Thank you. The village is surely peaceful and beautiful

ive never seen cowdung behind those cows,how is that possible ? im always fascinated by your clean yard

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

😁 we clean the yard twice a day or just randomly.

This i like!

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

Thanks,Lizzie

Village ia always good when u are busy doing ur things,watermelon is tricky to get agood one those chicken healthy❤❤❤❤

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

Yes, thank you

Like you said It's hard work but there's no one bossing you around. You can sell or trade your products ,ducks ,rabbits ,goats all small animal easy to take care of. Cassava ,potatoes ,arrow root grow them on burlap bags so you don't have to dig. Arrow root grows on water also ,so maybe you want to introduce it to your fish farm. If you get ducks ,build a pond for them and use that water for your garden ,you just empty the pond every so often and give them clean water. How to make your fruits and vegetable sweeter use wood ashes ,it's rich in potassium and makes then sweeter . You can also use the coals or charcoal to make a biochar to use in your garden as a soil amendments and fertilize ,improve your soil without digging . Compost tea is another great soil amendment . Raised garden beds are good for your back because you can garden sitting down instead of bending over .So many things out there to simplifly your life.

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

Wow! A bunch of free advice. Thanks,Enid

@enidmelendez7067

2 ай бұрын

@@jaelofthevillage I'm happy to help you ,My family were farmers and now I live in atown call Lancaster in Pennsylvania and is the Home for te Amish community which are farmers ,live without electric among a few things and I always ask them when I go to their farms how do they do it . Read about Amish Community tey came from Germany and of course they speak Dutch and english ,one room school system ,no running water ,etc..

That life u r leading is cool

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

Thank you

I enjoy country life as well

@jaelofthevillage

Ай бұрын

Awesome

@AAHomeGardening

Ай бұрын

@@jaelofthevillage it's the best, fresh air and all

I love watching your videos which are inspiring and educative, now that you have cows you need to invest in biogas which will help you has a source of fuel and can also warm up your water for the shower 🚿

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

That's the plan! Thanks, darling

Those That You're Giving Chicken Are MORE Rich In Antioxidants, Minerals, Vitamins And Some Active Ingredients. Mago Abuodamuoda Ber Gi Wuon Opacho Sasawa ✨💪

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣 aol kodi pare

im watching love Lexi

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

🥰🥰🥰🥰

Being busy and productive is a very good thing and important. The difference is in this case you are productive and busy for 100% your benefit. As opposed to a 9-5 working for someone else where the company owners benefit the most and you barely make ends meet; constant stress…..

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

So sad. I won't complain

Jael I have the same issues with selecting watermelons😂

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

😅😅😅 I just can't seem to get them right. I've tried knocking to the hollow sound, but nothing positive comes out of it. Lol

Antie ask for the red melon. I think it's Abit darker. Normally the red one comes from ukambani😂😂😂

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

I will try it

I have a kamba guy who sales them here in Nairobi south b and they are very sweet

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

Tell him to send some to my village

Sometimes it's crazy work work work to put things in position, animals compound, firewood, construction etc

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

Oh yes. I even forget to take care of myself. But in the end, it is still very rewarding. Be safe and have a very lovely evening

@Newtonsgalore

2 ай бұрын

@@jaelofthevillage ok you too

Some Chinese have a way of knocking on them like knocing on a door and there is some sound that the sweet onses give 🤣🤣🤣. For me I find the black ones a lot sweeter not these hybrid ones. Is that yellow spiky fruit local to your village or is it exotic?

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

😅 I've been knocking but it doesn't seem to work

Hey Jael!! Your chickens are so cute! From what I've heard if you knock it on it and and put you ear next to it, it should make a hollow sound. And according to FoodChainTV on "The three things you have to look for in a good watermelon are: 1. A nice, yellow belly. 2. A brown belly-button. 3. When you tap it, it should sound like tapping a bucket full of water. And you should also press on the watermelon. It should be very firm and hard. If it's soft at all, don't buy it. " end-quote! also from a comment on that video, someone said they pat it with their palm and it should make a hollow sound. kzread.info/dash/bejne/q4aCtphtf6mooto.html&ab_channel=FoodChainTV I hope you can find your sweet and crunchy watermelon!!!!!

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

These tips seem quite accurate. I will look out for these in my next purchase

Do you do large poultry farming??

Here in America they have orange watermelon that you can trust to be sweet not matter how ripe it is. I wish I could send you seeds but Africa has laws about seeds and I don't know if I can.

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

True. There are some laws regarding seed imports, but I think it only applies to large quantities. I'll do my research

@enidmelendez7067

2 ай бұрын

@@jaelofthevillage Please do.

Hey Jael, Quick question, which grass do you have on your compound? Or if anyone knows, please let me know

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

It's the buffalo grass

Wow nicevillage where is it located @?

@jaelofthevillage

14 күн бұрын

Thank you. This is Homabay county-Kenya

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Buy the smaller watermelons, the large ones are tasteless. I learnt this from a watermelon farming neighbour 😊

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

I've tasted very sweet crunchy watermelons that were also very huge. I don't think the size is the issue

I appreciate your honesty about living in the village. I choose a watermelon that has a lemon side and sounds hallow when thumped.

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

The hollow sound has messed me up on many occasions 😁. I will check for the lemon side

❤❤❤❤

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

❤️❤️❤️

Silent follower

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

Hey Justina. It's such an honour to have you here. 💕

I see American homesteaders give the farm animals melons and apples . Potatoes. Quite educational.

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

Yes,they love fruits and vegetables

Watermelon should be darker skinned never yellowish or pale like the one on the video. . Also should sound a bit hollow when tapped. If not they are then overstayed and overripe preparing seeds.

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

Oh, I'm learning. Thanks for the tip,darling

Just tapping you'll hear water sound

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

I will try that next time

That melon does not look sweet. It appears it's not ripe yet

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

It wasn't so sweet but was just okay

Jael nowadays yu don't give us vedios frequently like be4

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

My bad, but I promise to improve henceforth.

Nipitieni please team jael nifikishieni 200 please .

Eh, and jealous of your watermelon seedlings-mine have thus far failed to germinate 😊

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear that. Winners never quit. Try again

Which country is this?

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

Kenya

C’est la vie que je mène actuellement. Je suis d’accord avec toi. C’est beaucoup de travail et très dur. Mais c’est la belle vue. On est tout le temps occupé. Pas le temps de déprimer. C’est bon aussi pour la santé. Profite. C’est ça la vraie vie. Ce contact constant avec la nature. Enjoy.

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

It is truly a beautiful and very rewarding life. Enjoy,too

Jeal the ugliest the watermelon on the outside the better it will be inside . Look for a big patch of yellow on its skin . Yellow means it stayed on the ground for a long time and it had time to ripe .

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

Amazing. Thanks for this tip

I like your life but need person who is patient and committed ❤

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

Oh yes

Jael I really admire you, I love such content,am also kinda doing such..... kindly give me a shout out.

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

Hi Benny. Kindly share link on Instagram

@bennygthenaturelover.1441

2 ай бұрын

@@jaelofthevillage thank you mum....am sharing asap.

Just recruit ppl it's way easier

I watch you why. Being in the village empower the other females without forcing them. Its a win win situation. .. i sometimes wonder what your community think about your presence.

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

😁

Make sure to select watermelon with 90% green dark husk or skin, don't worry if a small yellow patch is visible on that husk. However, the one you are having is entirely yellow on green, stay clear of that coloured husk. Don't buy sliced vegetables or fruit in markets, for health risk. Buy your fruits and vegetables whole and slice them home. ( kzread.infoFxMy1VGsSLc)

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the tips. I will be keen on my next purchase.

Just recruit ppl it's way easier

@jaelofthevillage

2 ай бұрын

😁 sure