The "Old Way" Beat Every Modern Trick We Tried

It's been a little while since we brought you guys out into the garden, and wow, things have changed. At the beginning of the season we were honestly so discouraged that we almost tore the whole garden out and started over somewhere else. The sow thistle had gotten so out of control that we weren't sure we could ever get ahead of it. Instead, we decided to try something completely different, and we're really glad we did. Today we're taking you on a full garden tour to show you what's growing, what's thriving, and what we're still learning. You'll see tomatoes, peppers, onions, potatoes, green beans, giant basil, corn, cucumbers, celery, our GreenStalk planters, and even our first attempt at growing fennel. We also talk about how we've been managing weeds with a simple hoe, dealing with the summer heat, protecting squash from vine borers, and keeping everything growing through some pretty hot weather. Gardening has a funny way of keeping you humble. Just when you think you've figured it out, something new comes along to teach you another lesson. But that's part of what makes it so rewarding too. We hope this video encourages you if you've been struggling with your own garden this year. Keep trying different things, don't be afraid to go back to the old ways if they work, and most of all, don't give up. Thanks for coming along with us, and we'll see you in the next one. --------------- 👕 Shop Our Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/1870sme... 🌱 MIGardener: https://migardener.com/1870 🌺 GREENSTALK Vertical Gardens: https://greenstalkgarden.com/?rstr=SH... (Promo Code SHOP1870 for $10 off!) 🥫 FORJARS Canning Lids: https://forjars.co/?sca_ref=1911228.4... (Promo Code SHOP1870 to get 10% off) 🍃 HARVEST Right Freeze Dryers: https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1... 🔦 OLIGHT Flashlights: https://bit.ly/3z6daku (Promo Code SHOP1870 for 10% off!) 🛒 Our Favorite AMAZON Products: https://amzn.to/3ihSgZP --------------- Our Mailing Address: That 1870's Homestead P.O. Box 179 Newport, MI 48166 --------------- ✅ Connect with Us 🐐 YouTube:    / @1870s   Facebook:   / 1870shomestead   Instagram:   / that_1870s_homestead   EMAIL: [email protected] --------------- Please note that some of the links above are affiliate links - at no additional cost to you. We will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase, after clicking through the links. ♥ Todd & Rachel --------------- 00:00 Welcome Back to the Garden 00:19 We Almost Started Over 01:33 Removing Mulch Changed Everything 03:21 Growing Fennel for the First Time 04:05 Our New Strategy for Beating Sow Thistle 08:20 Why the Old Ways Worked Better 09:36 Garden Tour Begins 10:27 Celery Peppers and Fertilizing 14:25 Green Beans and Giant Basil 16:19 Todd's Corn and Cucumber Garden 20:36 Saving Squash from Vine Borers 23:10 Onion Bed Update 24:50 Pruning Tomatoes for Better Airflow 26:28 Potato Bed and First Cucumber Harvest 28:41 Heat Stress on Tomatoes 29:46 Finding Joy in Gardening Again 31:54 GreenStalk Garden Update 34:23 Herbs Kale and Summer Harvests 37:02 Happy Growing