A Far Green Homestead

A Far Green Homestead

A new homesteader in Central New York. Come with me on my journey from city mouse to country mouse as I learn all the skills for a comforting and thriving new home

Home Sweet Coop

Home Sweet Coop

Feeling Blue(berry)

Feeling Blue(berry)

After the Storm

After the Storm

Mother Nature Always Wins

Mother Nature Always Wins

Bandits and Busy Work

Bandits and Busy Work

The Orchard of July

The Orchard of July

So Much To Do

So Much To Do

Chicks and Grass

Chicks and Grass

Loose Ends

Loose Ends

Friends Make the Best Helpers

Friends Make the Best Helpers

Last Minute Tasks

Last Minute Tasks

Livestock Management

Livestock Management

Tractors for Chickens?

Tractors for Chickens?

Having A Heat Wave!

Having A Heat Wave!

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  • @dmaynash2422
    @dmaynash24228 сағат бұрын

    Look good ❤

  • @christasmicroflowerfarm2695
    @christasmicroflowerfarm269511 сағат бұрын

    I'll bet you're glad those paths are done and everything's looking great. The chickens seem to be settling in nicely.

  • @vees_bees
    @vees_bees5 күн бұрын

    You have a nice dent in your canning and pickling! Good luck at the fair!

  • @afargreenhomestead
    @afargreenhomestead4 күн бұрын

    Thanks! This is just the start, but it feels good!

  • @vees_bees
    @vees_bees5 күн бұрын

    Yea!!! It is always a great relief to see brood!! Congrats!!

  • @afargreenhomestead
    @afargreenhomestead4 күн бұрын

    It really is. Even if they do keep stinging me...

  • @dmaynash2422
    @dmaynash24225 күн бұрын

    ❤ love watching your videos

  • @afargreenhomestead
    @afargreenhomestead4 күн бұрын

    Thank you very much!

  • @AlmostaGreenAcre-zs5eu
    @AlmostaGreenAcre-zs5eu7 күн бұрын

    😆@ 25:48 the chicks have figured it out, yay, lol.

  • @AlmostaGreenAcre-zs5eu
    @AlmostaGreenAcre-zs5eu7 күн бұрын

    So nice that the bee's are doing so well.

  • @AlmostaGreenAcre-zs5eu
    @AlmostaGreenAcre-zs5eu7 күн бұрын

    Haha, you have to train those chicks to come follow you for a treat. Put something (like their feed even) in a bucket and shake it in front of them and then toss a tiny bit on the ground (repeat shake and toss, lol) and keep walking in the direction you wish them to go 🙂No more chasing once they get used to the shake and toss method.

  • @afargreenhomestead
    @afargreenhomestead6 күн бұрын

    Thanks for the tips! Electricity also helps...

  • @greatgreennorth
    @greatgreennorth7 күн бұрын

    "Could you idiots get back in your coop please" reminds me of every day trying to wrangle my own critters. 🤪

  • @afargreenhomestead
    @afargreenhomestead6 күн бұрын

    They really are loveable dummies

  • @teresaedwards3659
    @teresaedwards36599 күн бұрын

    Thanks for the video !

  • @afargreenhomestead
    @afargreenhomestead9 күн бұрын

    My pleasure!

  • @GardenDiscovery
    @GardenDiscovery9 күн бұрын

    Don't you have a groundhog guy? Teasing. I've been toying with the idea of getting chickens. Would be good exercise running them back home😅

  • @afargreenhomestead
    @afargreenhomestead9 күн бұрын

    I wish! Fortunately I have generous neighbors who loaned me a trap

  • @lindarinke6024
    @lindarinke602410 күн бұрын

    The coop looks nice,good job!!

  • @afargreenhomestead
    @afargreenhomestead9 күн бұрын

    Thanks so much! I'm just glad to have it done!

  • @vees_bees
    @vees_bees12 күн бұрын

    Those cute masked bandits are very clever in finding chicken feed! Hehe. We tie a rope now onto our trap because two years ago, we trapped a skunk! A little distance plus a tarp aided our release efforts! My son is starting a new job in Edmstn. If you get a chance, Hyde Hall has a lighted ghost tour in the autumn and is on Glimmerglass. Just beautiful anytime of the year to walk around.

  • @afargreenhomestead
    @afargreenhomestead9 күн бұрын

    My neighbor has been really struggling with skunks. So far they haven't found me, though. I drove around Hyde Hall in the off season, but I need to get over there for a tour. Such a pretty view from there!

  • @brianmosior
    @brianmosior12 күн бұрын

    Like a fine wine. 🎉

  • @afargreenhomestead
    @afargreenhomestead9 күн бұрын

    That's my momma!

  • @savagecreed8667
    @savagecreed866713 күн бұрын

    Amazing, I’m currently planning to plant a small orchid with blue and black berries

  • @afargreenhomestead
    @afargreenhomestead12 күн бұрын

    That's awesome! Good luck with it! I'm planning to add those in stages as I expand the Orchard. Love me some fruit!

  • @vees_bees
    @vees_bees14 күн бұрын

    Your landscape really is transforming and looks so lovely! Taking breaks is so important especially in the heat and humidity of the season. Job well done!!

  • @afargreenhomestead
    @afargreenhomestead14 күн бұрын

    It's amazing how much it's changed on its own even without my touching it!

  • @christasmicroflowerfarm2695
    @christasmicroflowerfarm269514 күн бұрын

    Hi, enjoy your well deserved blackberries and see you on the next video.🎇🎉🎆🎊🎇

  • @afargreenhomestead
    @afargreenhomestead14 күн бұрын

    Thank you! You too!

  • @lettucewrite6265
    @lettucewrite626514 күн бұрын

    Nice! Were about to plant an olive tree and a dwarf sugar banana tree, here on the Sunshine Coast in Australia. I enjoy watching what you achieve each time. Thanks for sharing your journey xo

  • @afargreenhomestead
    @afargreenhomestead14 күн бұрын

    That's wonderful! Good luck with those!

  • @andreat9847
    @andreat984715 күн бұрын

    The chicks remind me of a school of fish 😄

  • @afargreenhomestead
    @afargreenhomestead15 күн бұрын

    Right? It always reminds me of the scene in Jurassic park where the little dinosaurs get chased by a T Rex

  • @brendarushka9966
    @brendarushka996617 күн бұрын

    Are your chickens ready to free range while you are home?

  • @afargreenhomestead
    @afargreenhomestead15 күн бұрын

    They are, whether I want them to or not!

  • @corinabecerra953
    @corinabecerra95318 күн бұрын

    Your Labor of Love

  • @afargreenhomestead
    @afargreenhomestead15 күн бұрын

    Absolutely! It still doesn't feel real

  • @brianmosior
    @brianmosior19 күн бұрын

    Pioneer woman! I’m so happy to see your wonderful world you have manifested!

  • @afargreenhomestead
    @afargreenhomestead15 күн бұрын

    Thank you! Every day I get a little closer!

  • @SteynHoneyFarms
    @SteynHoneyFarms20 күн бұрын

    That second hive is excited to sting you, I find they like to sting you on the legs when you wear a tight fitting jean. I wear tracksuit pants that is loose fitting, it helps keep them away from my skin. Maybe it helps

  • @afargreenhomestead
    @afargreenhomestead15 күн бұрын

    I definitely need something different!

  • @brianmosior
    @brianmosior21 күн бұрын

    Great concept, nicely edited, fabulous music-a complete success! I want to move there! You are truly blessed.

  • @afargreenhomestead
    @afargreenhomestead21 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much! It's been a long time in the making

  • @vees_bees
    @vees_bees23 күн бұрын

    Very informative video. It is always a great day when we can learn something new so much thanks! So glad you were able to plant your roses with friends! They will grow and bee so much more special. Enjoy your company!

  • @afargreenhomestead
    @afargreenhomestead23 күн бұрын

    They're blooming already and a wonderful reminder of my friends!

  • @SteynHoneyFarms
    @SteynHoneyFarms23 күн бұрын

    I really enjoy your videos, I love the way you face challenges and overcome them. I really felt awful and sick today but your videos kept me company. Thank for sharing your videos.

  • @afargreenhomestead
    @afargreenhomestead23 күн бұрын

    I'm so glad I could be there for you! Feel better soon!

  • @ruthie1967
    @ruthie196724 күн бұрын

    What great friends.

  • @afargreenhomestead
    @afargreenhomestead23 күн бұрын

    Right? I'm so grateful to have them in my life.

  • @vees_bees
    @vees_bees28 күн бұрын

    Congrats on your new queen and wonderful job installing! Don’t you just hate those pesky beetles!!! I love when I can dispatch them with my hive tool. Your flower beds have really established themselves and look gorgeous!

  • @afargreenhomestead
    @afargreenhomestead23 күн бұрын

    Thanks! I checked them yesterday and they're going great guns!

  • @lettucewrite6265
    @lettucewrite626528 күн бұрын

    In the future a beautiful bird bath right in the centre of your flower garden out the front would be so lovely!!

  • @afargreenhomestead
    @afargreenhomestead28 күн бұрын

    I would love that! Or a beautiful tree. It definitely needs something!

  • @AlmostaGreenAcre-zs5eu
    @AlmostaGreenAcre-zs5euАй бұрын

    It's time to catch and rehome a groundhog by the sounds of it. Wow, the chicks are growing fast and even jumping out of their box, lol. Best wishes on queen bee 🐝

  • @afargreenhomestead
    @afargreenhomesteadАй бұрын

    Yeah, I was able to borrow a haveaheart trap from a neighbor. No groundhog yet, but a couple of raccoons!

  • @SteynHoneyFarms
    @SteynHoneyFarmsАй бұрын

    If you have a bee brush, use it to wipe the bees off your veil before opening your suite. It helps not getting stung.

  • @afargreenhomestead
    @afargreenhomesteadАй бұрын

    I do, and I'll use it more now. I laughed out loud editing when I turned around and my entire back was covered in bees!

  • @SteynHoneyFarms
    @SteynHoneyFarms29 күн бұрын

    @@afargreenhomestead I saw that, it looked pretty awesome.

  • @Truongthikimcuong92
    @Truongthikimcuong92Ай бұрын

    Like ❤❤❤

  • @Truongthikimcuong92
    @Truongthikimcuong92Ай бұрын

    ❤❤❤ Nice to meet you ❤

  • @afargreenhomestead
    @afargreenhomesteadАй бұрын

    You too! Welcome to the Farm!

  • @vees_bees
    @vees_beesАй бұрын

    Fabulous job on the tractor!! Looking forward to your beehive stands! I have been entertaining just using cinder blocks, but prefer the look of wooden stands myself. Have a wonderful 4th! )0(

  • @afargreenhomestead
    @afargreenhomesteadАй бұрын

    I think the bee stands might be better with the legs sunk or cemented in. I like the look and height, but I think it would be easy for a critter to tip it over

  • @lettucewrite6265
    @lettucewrite6265Ай бұрын

    Well Done on the chicken tractor! You did a great job .

  • @afargreenhomestead
    @afargreenhomesteadАй бұрын

    Thanks! It definitely needs some upgrades, but it will work until I get the coop done

  • @vees_bees
    @vees_beesАй бұрын

    Glad that humidity and the storms are behind us! I have been enjoying these lower temps greatly!! Your garden looks better and better with each episode! Really neat grass clipping catcher too! Enjoy your 4th!

  • @afargreenhomestead
    @afargreenhomesteadАй бұрын

    Thank you! You too! The garden was great until the groundhog moved in...

  • @ruthie1967
    @ruthie1967Ай бұрын

    Getting old is for the dang birds for sure

  • @afargreenhomestead
    @afargreenhomesteadАй бұрын

    Right? I heartily disapprove

  • @antonianovoa6416
    @antonianovoa6416Ай бұрын

    We are getting the heatwave today.... not a heat fan even though I am a gardener, puts a damper on outside projects and there is just so much reading I can do without losing my mind. Nice work on your garden.

  • @afargreenhomestead
    @afargreenhomesteadАй бұрын

    Growing up in the upper Midwest in the 70s and 80s, we rarely ever saw temps above 85. 90s and humid just sucks!

  • @homemadefood99
    @homemadefood99Ай бұрын

    🙂🙂WOW...🙂Amazing!👍Excellent job! 🙂Thanks for sharing this wonderful video 🙂 really fascinating 🙂🙂Carry on!🙂Your friend with big like!🙂Stay connected!🙂🙂With best wishes🙂🙂

  • @afargreenhomestead
    @afargreenhomesteadАй бұрын

    Thanks so much! Welcome!

  • @andreat9847
    @andreat9847Ай бұрын

    Aw those lil baby asparagus are adorable

  • @afargreenhomestead
    @afargreenhomesteadАй бұрын

    Aren't they? Even the ones that weren't doing well are starting to show their heads.

  • @vees_bees
    @vees_beesАй бұрын

    Garden looks fantastic! Your arbor really tops it off! Cannot wait to see it at its peak. Keep dry in all this rain!!

  • @afargreenhomestead
    @afargreenhomesteadАй бұрын

    I was so grateful for the rain! And not just to have an excuse to stay indoors for a bit...

  • @TracyBleakney
    @TracyBleakneyАй бұрын

    Stephanie, Goddess bless! You are working so hard! I hope those critters leave you a few choice veggies and flowers!

  • @afargreenhomestead
    @afargreenhomesteadАй бұрын

    So far it's not looking good. There may be a have a heart trap in my future...

  • @christasmicroflowerfarm2695
    @christasmicroflowerfarm2695Ай бұрын

    Take care in that heat.

  • @afargreenhomestead
    @afargreenhomesteadАй бұрын

    I spent a lot of time on the couch under the ceiling fan! Fortunately my house has great cross ventilation and is always about 10 degrees cooler than outside

  • @brendarushka9966
    @brendarushka9966Ай бұрын

    If your apple trees are missing bark all the way around the trunk (girdled) they will die. Nothing can be done about that. If they aren’t girdled I suggest caging/fencing the trunks so deer etc can’t strip the remaining bark.

  • @afargreenhomestead
    @afargreenhomesteadАй бұрын

    Not girdled, thankfully. Just had the tips taken off.

  • @christasmicroflowerfarm2695
    @christasmicroflowerfarm2695Ай бұрын

    Your garden's coming on so nicely and the figs will be much happier in their new pots. It's winter here in Australia and I'm loving it. Getting lots of small jobs done in the gardens.🙃😉😊

  • @afargreenhomestead
    @afargreenhomesteadАй бұрын

    Enjoy your fallow time! Spring will be there soon enough and you'll be soooo busy!

  • @deborahstanish672
    @deborahstanish672Ай бұрын

    I appreciate you showing the stumbles as well as the wins. And yeah, the canning I most fumble is the canning I have 100% confidence I remember the steps. A reminder to slow down and review the recipe is always a good idea!

  • @afargreenhomestead
    @afargreenhomesteadАй бұрын

    You think I stumbled here, wait for the beef processing video...

  • @vees_bees
    @vees_beesАй бұрын

    I missed the CNY Fiber Show this year. I would love to get back to Rhinebeck. With that many vendors, sheep and the sheep dog herding, if feels like Christmas! Once you can, please share with us your electric wheel. I had no idea they made one!

  • @afargreenhomestead
    @afargreenhomesteadАй бұрын

    I was pleasantly surprised by CNY. Most of my go to vendors for Rhinebeck and MDSW were there. But I'm still day tripping to Rhinebeck. Even if it's just for a few hours, it's like being with my people!

  • @christasmicroflowerfarm2695
    @christasmicroflowerfarm2695Ай бұрын

    Yummy strawberry jam, I do a bit of canning, meats, jams, fruits. I invested in 2 pressure canners and 2 waterbaths years ago. I'm so glad that I did because now they are doubled in price here in Australia. 🍓🍓🍓

  • @afargreenhomestead
    @afargreenhomesteadАй бұрын

    Everything's so much more expensive! It's crazy. I can do what I need to worry the pressure canner, but if really like a steam canner so I don't have to heat the kitchen up as much

  • @brendarushka9966
    @brendarushka9966Ай бұрын

    If you love the taste of fresh strawberries also give freezer jam a try if you have not. I recently helped my brother make a batch while visiting them in CA and it is delicious!

  • @afargreenhomestead
    @afargreenhomesteadАй бұрын

    I love freezer jam but have always had limited freezer space. It is so yummy though!

  • @barbfrench4404
    @barbfrench4404Ай бұрын

    101 subscribers! Go Stephanie!!

  • @afargreenhomestead
    @afargreenhomesteadАй бұрын

    Thank you! I got here a lot faster this time than work my hiking videos!