Hi friends, We are Matthew and Rebecca, Michigan Homesteader’s learning how to be more self sustaining, self sufficient, and self reliant. This is our journey so far of building our homestead with our garden, chickens and rabbits. Scratch cooking, Canning, Crafts, Building, fermenting, and more. Join us as we grow and learn.
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Rebecca Richmond P.O Box 368 Lennon Michigan 48449
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I love your vids there cool i watched the hole thing and ive watched it twice ❤
@@AustinRutkowski Awesome! Thank you so much!😊
I have never heard of the vibration plate before. I'm glad it is working for you! My son has lymphedema in both legs and uses a pump for one hour a day and it has really helped him. I will have to look up the benefits of sweet potato leaves. Have a great week! God bless you!
@@ivy6303 I was spending a ou an hour a day doing lymphatic exercises and still having pain again within a few hours. I wish I had known about the vibration plate sooner because now I can do the things I want without the pain, swelling, or fatigue.
As my son had lymphoma in both legs I wish I had known about the plate. He passed at 39 with it and heart problems. Glad it’s working for you. 😊😊
@@marikajohn6522 This has definitely been a game changer for me. It has helped more than any lymphatic exercise I’ve ever done! I would highly recommend this machine to anyone with lymphatic problems. I’m so sorry to here about your son. Prayers and Blessings to you and your family!
Hi sweet friend...I had never heard of vibration plates before. And I am amazed it helps with pain. Thank you for sharing that. 💖☺️
@@seasonsofwonder They truly work amazingly!😊
Thank you for these videos. I truly appreciate that you share the recipe for making the ingredients but then you also show how to use them. Not many people show both.
You are so welcome!
Thank you for that, I was wondering how it worked before I purchased it.😊
You’re welcome 😊
Why not put wheels on your chicken tractor
@@user-wn8mg2jh1d That would Make it easier for sure!
Its amazing how much you grow. Next year we are working on volume.
Wow! You're growing! Now I've gotta go check if you got your goats 😂🎉
We have not purchaced any goats as of yet. We still are working on the infrastructure so hopefully we will have it done soon fingers crossed!
@richmondsplace smart! We have nigerian dwarf and they haven't bothered the fence yet.
Were you able to save the chicken with twice broke leg? Also, I heard chickens attract rats. Was that a problem and if so, how did you tackle it? Thank you!
@@serenalouise No unfortunately we weren’t able to save her sadly. Yes chickens can attract mice and rats. Some of the ways we combat that issue is by storing the food in metal trash cans with lids, don’t leave food outside the coop, also Matthew put down some cement pavers in the run area to stop them from tunneling.
@@richmondsplace underfed cats too?
@@serenalouise We haven’t had any luck with keeping outdoor cats, they don’t seem to want to stick around here for very long not sure why? But when they were here we fed them really good. I have heard people say to not over feed them because they will be to full to hunt, but we never got the chance to test that theory due to them running away.
@@richmondsplace I just heard that "biewer terriers" (pronounced beaver)are fantastic at catching vermin.
Why did you put a cupcake liner in the brownie mix?
@@jessieferguson7500 To prevent some of it from being sucked up in the vacuum sealer.
This stuff is great. But i must warn you that ground hogs will eat the dirt and possibly the plants because of the smell lol.
Love watchin', love learnin'! (chiggers got me in Kentucky!)
I never new what a chigger was until I visited my grandmother in Tennessee. Nasty little buggers! so sorry they got you!
I have catnip that’s gone to seed, what are you doing with the flowers?
@@kathryncurry8728 I dry them out for a couple of weeks then store them in mason jars. I use cat nip in tea, and I also save some for my cat 🐈. Catnip has a lot of medicinal properties.😊
@@richmondsplace I grow it for my cats, but didn’t know we could benefit from it, I’ll have to look that up! Thanks
Well done on bread making . I’m not good at it. Chickens 🐔 look good. 😊😊
@@marikajohn6522 Thank you!😊
You've been busy! The meat chickens are getting big! The bread looked so good. I would love to make bread but our AC is broke and I don't want to heat up the house even more than it is! Have a great week! God bless you!
@@ivy6303 Yes The meat birds are getting pretty close to harvesting time, probably just one more week for them. Making bread in this heat is challenging even with air conditioning for us it heats up the house a lot, But making it early in the morning seems to be the best time for us. Have a blessed week!
I love watching you, you’re making following! Only little issue is the volume is off so quiet then loud. Hope you have a wonderful week, Ty for sharing your journey with us
@@amyjohnson3509 Thank you so much for your support. So sorry about the volume we’ve been having some troubles with the mic lately, we’re working on fixing it though. Have a Blessed day!😊
Hello again. Sorry to be such a pest. I am presuming that the water for the bread is 1 1/2 cups of warm water!
Not a problem at all, and yes I use warm water.😊
Thanks again! Have a blessed day!
What size Dutch oven do you use to make your bread? I don't own a DO so I need to purchase one.
I use a 5 quart DO.😊
Thanks so much for the information.
I am so glad that i found your channel. I love how real and relatable you are. Now I'm movitated to do a kitchen reset.😊
Welcome!😊 Thank you so much! Good luck with your kitchen reset too!
Your garden is looking great! I know all about that hot weather as we were in the upper 90's all last week and with no AC it was miserable!🥵 Your niece is a hard worker! Have a great week! God bless you!
Thank you!😊 We can surely relate with the No AC we finally had to hook up ours finally due to the intense heat. Try to stay cool friend!😊
Sending my support
Thank you! we very much appreciate it! 😊
Your super helpful & patient granchild is getting a great edcducation. Perfect timing with the bug spray- staying for a few days in hot & humid Kentucky- thank you!
Yes! She is learning a bunch while she’s visiting for sure! Stay cool there Kentucky!😊
I did not know re ginger. Will try. 😊😊
We’re giving it a go, hopefully it will grow!😊
Try Neptunes harvest hydrolized fish and kelp/seaweed. You'll switch from Alaska no doubt
Nice! I will have to give it a try!
You didn’t give measurements or ingredients.
Every recipe and measurement is in the description.
How often do you use it?
I use it once a week.
So you have to water AFTER you use this?
@@tinatriestoplan8316 I water my plants before then use the fertilizer. Seems to work best.
I love your channel. Going to make some of your brownies!
Thank you so much! I hope you enjoy them!😊
my first time using this for my garden. im new to it. but i delude it with water as well... i think i should try it twice a week because of the heat. tomatoes and jalapenos plants
This is my favorite fertilizer that I use every year! You don’t have to worry about burning your plants with this stuff. I have only used this once a week on my plants but let us know how it works for your plants. Happy Gardening!
My goodness, you and Matthew have been busy! And it looks like you had a good little helper with you!😊 Everything is looking good. Thank you for the recipes and ideas. Have a great weekend! God bless you!
Yes we sure have been swamped lately, But this is the norm for us in the spring and summer. I do have a good helper for a few weeks, my niece is visiting for a bit to learn about taking care of animals and gardening, Its a good learning experience for her.
🩷your videos !
Thank you so much!😊
An other great video! Wonderful recipes and what an awesome garden! So much work. Thank you so much for sharing.
Thank you so much! Yes it is a lot of work, but we’ll worth it in our eyes! There’s something so profound about freshly harvested tomatoes and peppers
I love your videos, they're always packed full with tips on cooking, gardening & everything enjoyable. And you put the recipes in the notes so all I have to do is take a screen shot. Thank you! 😊
Thank you so much! 😊 We are so glad you enjoy them!
Just wanted to say hello from Hamlet NC & to let your family know I really enjoy watching you guys build your sweet life together! You have such a sweet spirit & wonderful tips, I have used a lot of your recipes & tips ! Thanks for sharing, have a beautiful week ❤
Hello there👋 and Welcome! 😊 We are so glad you enjoy watching our channel. We love sharing our journey together with everyone.😊
Great video. Cooking tips which I will try also gardening. 😊😊
Thank you so much! 😊
Do I need the pectin, or can I just cook it longer? I do have sure jel so would that work instead of pectin. btw, I like the way you blended it all up 1st :) Sorry for the questions but I'm new to all this. Thanks
I’m not sure how long you’d have to cook it for because I’ve never tried it but I really don’t see a reason why you couldn’t do that. That’s how a lot of people make there jams. Yes you can use sure jel instead of pectin.😊
Oh wonderful & thank you for the quick response :)
@@infinitelyblessed359 You’re Welcome! I hope your jam turns out amazing!
Very handy man to have. U.K. 😊😊
Hello 👋😊 He is definitely talented! 😊
This stuff works Amazing!!
Yes! I use this every season!!😊
Just found your channel. I'm watching all the recipes videos . I have made a few home made pantry staples but always looking for new ideas . Where did you get that jar lid opener ?
Hi and Welcome 😊 The can opener is OXO jar opener you can find them on Amazon and in some grocery stores too.
Wiggle wire is so cool! Love your "channel!" from Canada.
Hello There! Thank you so much!
Matthew is a handy man. He did a great job on the chicken tractor. I don't know anything about raising chickens except for what I've seen on your channel so I had to look up what a chicken tractor was lol I've really enjoyed all of your videos! I live in Ohio. Have a great week! God bless you!
Hello there Friend! Matthew truly is my Jack of all trades man, I wouldn’t know what to do without him!
Your husband is so handy and talented. Is he for hire?😂 I live in the Upper Peninsula.
He is very talented indeed! He’s all booked for the next 10 years working on my list!😆
Can you provide plans?
I will ask him if he can.
How do u make it
Recipe is in description
Was that a rag in the pot? I’m curious bc I don’t have the canning tools for the inside of the pot but I have a large enough pot.
It is a dish towel. Use them all the time when I can’t find my canning rack works like a charm!😊
Yes, it keeps jars from direct contact with the bottom of pot. 😊
I make jelly ,because I can't have the seeds
I’m going to try making the mulberry jelly with this summer now that I have a juice steamer.😊
It’s official. I cannot watch your videos when I’m hungry.
I know that feeling too when I’m watching someone make food! I always have to stop the video to get a snack!😂
I am so glad I found your channel. I’m learning a lot!!
Welcome! 😊
Bet you that PB tastes better than bought! Thanks!
You got that right!
Still on my top five channels. When I am on vacay next month I'm going to binge you and make some of your mixes and im going to try your yogurt that looks e😊any enough to do thanks
Thank you so much! I hope you have a wonderful vacation!