Geez. "If you can't say something nice, say nothing at all", right? If you don't like the intro, fast forward. If you don't think it's worthwhile, move on. Cute video.
Can't even finish this. It's ridiculous...the stupid long intro..the constant interjection of even more music...and on top of that you don't seem to know what you are actually doing.
I felt sad in the final scene when the dog just walked over the dead, useless chick''s body. You said never mind, but I didn't think that would be a death sentence for the poor chick. I am still in shock. It was lying on its side with its roots showing.
Dionysusstar, your advice is to be taken with a grain of salt and anyone who looks at your videos will see that. This couple appear to be doing a comendable job . trail and error are just part of it . don't attempt to be what you clearly are not. and anyone who used dog feces in compost!!! should be avoided at all costs.
The first thing I did when I bought my house a few years ago was plant hens and chicks and other succulents all around the front of the house. I planned on removing the lawn and making an entire succulent/rock garden BUT have recently been inspired and decided to remove the lawn and plant veggies instead! I'm so excited about it. Now, i'm off to watch your other vids...
I also think that you should not wash the soil from the plants. ANd, If your soil quality is not good, you can make it good, compost it, plant as much plant is possible... soil will become better and better each year.
It is called "Čuvarkuća" in my country. It means "Guardian of the House". It has some medicinal purpose. I will find out for what you can use it and i will share information.
Do the "hen and chicks" have a nutritional or medicinal purpose? Especially for a homestead shouldn't efforts aim to be more self sufficient and not for purely asthetic reasons? Lettuces or cabagges can be grown in the fall and winter and can be pretty. I have also read that when purchasing a plant you should wash all of the soil away and wash the entire plant with soap and water to make sure not to bring in any disease. What's your take?
Cabbages are a good choice for this time of year- an episode is planned about that very subject! I chose the hens and chicks becuase it was what was available at the farm market last week. Thyme, which is more "usable" will be planted in the same area. I disagree that plants shouldnt be planted for asthetic reasons. Every plant has value. That farmer that sold it to me was making money off of hens and chicks, and so perhaps could we.
Oh yeah, and as far as washing removing the soil and washing the plant in soap and water... I dont know about that. I had heard of removing the soil, but I don't in my yard because our city lot has such depleted soil that anything would be better. If we did remove the soil, it would be put into the compost of course. I've never heard of washing the plant with soap and water. I'm skeptical.
You could be brining disease, mites, fungus, mold, etc. into your soil. Even if your soil isn't that great it's better to wash off the new soil than bring in an infestation that could spread. These contaminates can be in the roots, stems or leaves. It's a precaution. It's especially useful when having indoor plants. It's partly why "they" suggest washing all pots and tools with soapy water when reusing or once a year.
You should pasteurize soil before you use it on indoor plants. Honestly, sterile soil sounds a little over the top for me for outdoor planting. There are beneficial organisms too, you know. Some plants also do very poorly if you remove their soil during a transplant. I don't think its necessarily a hard and fast rule. And my soil isnt just "not that great," its practically a brick.
AND BTW loved the intro. thought it was very creative
marlootto 6 months ago
This was fun to watch. and really cute that the dog came to check out the progress. 2 thumbs up
marlootto 6 months ago
Geez. "If you can't say something nice, say nothing at all", right? If you don't like the intro, fast forward. If you don't think it's worthwhile, move on. Cute video.
4naturalselection 8 months ago
oh please. this isn't a tv show. lose the intro.
ArchieLovesMe 9 months ago
I like the way you are all excited when you're doing your intro and how your pretty eyes light up. Got a Daddy?. ... Just kidding.
Forget them haters, I think you did a nice job.
nutquiteright 10 months ago
Can't even finish this. It's ridiculous...the stupid long intro..the constant interjection of even more music...and on top of that you don't seem to know what you are actually doing.
mrsmathewes 10 months ago
I felt sad in the final scene when the dog just walked over the dead, useless chick''s body. You said never mind, but I didn't think that would be a death sentence for the poor chick. I am still in shock. It was lying on its side with its roots showing.
doggiesarus 1 year ago
this video is almost entirely useless. i wanted to learn something, not listen to indie rock
megan9mm 1 year ago
Too much hippy-dippy gay music and not enough information.
dagny219 1 year ago
We call t hose Hens and Biddies around here.
salliem3 2 years ago
They are right...intro is too long/self indulgent.
armywife274 2 years ago
I agree that the intro is a little too long.
aunthill167 2 years ago
what a babe
tbroughal 3 years ago
Love your style, but intro. is a bit long.
A good soil is.......
1 part Compost
1 part sand
1 part soil
1 part vermiculite
and add some wood ash for fertiler and getting rid of bugs.
Keep up the great work!
cwaj 3 years ago
Dionysusstar, your advice is to be taken with a grain of salt and anyone who looks at your videos will see that. This couple appear to be doing a comendable job . trail and error are just part of it . don't attempt to be what you clearly are not. and anyone who used dog feces in compost!!! should be avoided at all costs.
stymye 3 years ago
exactly what i thought, this friend said hey the dog and cat poop will merge naturally but i don't think so,....i ask ya why?
qualqui 2 years ago
i read the title and i freaked a little lol thought you actually planted a hen and chick, how dumb am i?!?! :P
impete82 3 years ago
hehe from the past few video of yours, and Im really liking your music choices!
gearysveggies 4 years ago
The first thing I did when I bought my house a few years ago was plant hens and chicks and other succulents all around the front of the house. I planned on removing the lawn and making an entire succulent/rock garden BUT have recently been inspired and decided to remove the lawn and plant veggies instead! I'm so excited about it. Now, i'm off to watch your other vids...
pepeYjuana 4 years ago
Yeah Rochester Public Market!
mvfosho 4 years ago
I also think that you should not wash the soil from the plants. ANd, If your soil quality is not good, you can make it good, compost it, plant as much plant is possible... soil will become better and better each year.
8rf 4 years ago
It is called "Čuvarkuća" in my country. It means "Guardian of the House". It has some medicinal purpose. I will find out for what you can use it and i will share information.
8rf 4 years ago
good choice of song -
dfoti 4 years ago
thanks dan. :)
TheUrbanHomesteaders 4 years ago
Do the "hen and chicks" have a nutritional or medicinal purpose? Especially for a homestead shouldn't efforts aim to be more self sufficient and not for purely asthetic reasons? Lettuces or cabagges can be grown in the fall and winter and can be pretty. I have also read that when purchasing a plant you should wash all of the soil away and wash the entire plant with soap and water to make sure not to bring in any disease. What's your take?
dionysusstar 4 years ago
Cabbages are a good choice for this time of year- an episode is planned about that very subject! I chose the hens and chicks becuase it was what was available at the farm market last week. Thyme, which is more "usable" will be planted in the same area. I disagree that plants shouldnt be planted for asthetic reasons. Every plant has value. That farmer that sold it to me was making money off of hens and chicks, and so perhaps could we.
TheUrbanHomesteaders 4 years ago
Oh yeah, and as far as washing removing the soil and washing the plant in soap and water... I dont know about that. I had heard of removing the soil, but I don't in my yard because our city lot has such depleted soil that anything would be better. If we did remove the soil, it would be put into the compost of course. I've never heard of washing the plant with soap and water. I'm skeptical.
TheUrbanHomesteaders 4 years ago
You could be brining disease, mites, fungus, mold, etc. into your soil. Even if your soil isn't that great it's better to wash off the new soil than bring in an infestation that could spread. These contaminates can be in the roots, stems or leaves. It's a precaution. It's especially useful when having indoor plants. It's partly why "they" suggest washing all pots and tools with soapy water when reusing or once a year.
dionysusstar 4 years ago
You should pasteurize soil before you use it on indoor plants. Honestly, sterile soil sounds a little over the top for me for outdoor planting. There are beneficial organisms too, you know. Some plants also do very poorly if you remove their soil during a transplant. I don't think its necessarily a hard and fast rule. And my soil isnt just "not that great," its practically a brick.
TheUrbanHomesteaders 4 years ago
veruca had to make sure it was all clear! :) great video!
Jill
xgobobeanx 4 years ago
>> aww thanks. we like your latest video too. : )
TheUrbanHomesteaders 4 years ago
ohh first comment!!
Kathespoonmonkey 4 years ago