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Welcome back to episode three of 'Grow Your Own Food'! In this exciting installment, join me as we navigate the twists and turns of urban gardening. Despite a brief hiatus filled with seeds and moving, we're diving right back into the action. Join me as we inspect our covered plants, make some tough decisions about pot placement, and dive into the art of planting pots with precision. Watch as I transform ordinary containers into flourishing gardens, all while sharing tips, tricks, and the joy of growing our own food. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this episode offers inspiration and practical wisdom for cultivating your own slice of paradise. So, grab your gardening gloves, and let's embark on this botanical journey towards self-sufficiency! Join me and let's grow together. #GardenTips #UrbanGardening #DIYGarden

🌟 Dive into the world of urban gardening with me as we plan and prepare for a bountiful harvest! 🌿 In this video, I explore maximizing space and sunlight for optimal plant growth, all while sharing valuable insights and practical tips. From repurposing deck spaces to utilizing 5-gallon buckets for rainwater collection and compost tea brewing, every detail counts in our journey to self-sustainability. 💧💡 Join me as I embark on an urban gardening adventure, featuring starts, herbs, and veggies sourced from local nurseries and budget-friendly marketplaces. 🌿🛒 Don't miss out on the essential tools and tricks needed to kickstart your own grow-your-own-food project! 🥦✨ Hit subscribe and stay tuned for more gardening goodness! 📺🌱 #growyourownfood #urbangardening #DIYGarden #SustainableLiving

Welcome to the premiere episode of "Diva in the Dirt," where I embark on a journey to help you #growyourownfood! In today's episode, I'm diving headfirst into the world of container gardening, perfect for those living in apartments or cozy spaces, and ready to take control of their food supply as grocery store prices soar. Join me as I lay out the blueprint for your garden oasis, starting with the essentials: seeds or starts, and selecting which vegetables will thrive in your space and climate. Next up, I will explore container options, but encourage you to try to find pots for free, for the perfect fit for your urban garden. But that's not all! I will simple discuss soil selection, ensuring your plants have the nutrients they need to flourish. And let's not forget about understanding your grow zone, a crucial step in planning a successful garden tailored to your unique environment. Throughout the episode, be prepared for some eye-opening moments, like the surprising costs of buying versus growing your own potatoes—trust me, you won't want to miss my passionate rant on this topic! So, whether you're a gardening novice or a seasoned pro, join me for this kickoff episode of "GROW YOUR OWN FOOD" and let's get ready to cultivate some green thumbs together! Here is the link to order your own Clydes Garden Planner: https://www.clydesvegetableplantingchart.com/new-products/clydes-garden-planner #GrowYourOwnFood #UrbanGardening #SaveMoney #ThriftyGardening

re you tired of skyrocketing vegetable prices and want to take control of your food supply? Join me on my mission to #GrowYourOwnFood! In this video series, I'll guide newbie gardeners through the rewarding journey of cultivating their own veggies, no matter how small their space may be. I understand the hesitations and challenges that come with starting a garden, which is why I'm here to simplify the process. From patio pots to garden spaces, I'll show you how to grow delicious vegetables step by step. In this episode, I kick off the series by planting onion seeds using rainwater and soil from 'Farm to Garden Organics'. It's a small but significant step towards self-sufficiency and reducing grocery bills. Together, let's empower ourselves and our communities by embracing the joy of growing our own food. Don't miss out on future episodes where we'll explore more tips and tricks to nurture your garden and harvest the fruits of your labor. Subscribe now and embark on this green journey with me! #GrowYourOwnFood #GardeningForBeginners #SelfSufficiency

Embark on a delightful journey with me as I share my passion for crafting sourdough bread over the past 2 1/2 years. Despite not being an expert, I've discovered that sourdough is incredibly forgiving, making it the perfect choice for home cooks with limited experience. In this video, I'll unveil 10 compelling reasons why sourdough bread is an absolute breeze to make! Get ready to indulge in the irresistible flavor of homemade sourdough, which not only tantalizes your taste buds but also offers a digestion-friendly alternative to store-bought breads. Bid farewell to additives, preservatives, and chemicals that your body never signed up for, and join me in embracing a healthier and more enjoyable bread-making experience. Don't miss out – let's make sourdough baking a joyous and accessible endeavour for everyone! 🍞✨ #SourdoughMagic #EasyBakingsourdough #HomemadeGoodness #BreadMakingMadeSimple Joshua Weissman's Advanced Sourdough Recipe -This will make 2 loaves. Ingredients For the levain 35 grams bread flour 35 grams whole wheat flour 35 grams mature starter 70 grams filtered water For the dough 810 grams bread flour 90 grams whole wheat flour 680 grams filtered water (at 90℉) 18 grams fine sea salt Method Mix levain ingredients and rest in a warm area (70-80℉) for 5 hours. (Maureen's Tip: I do this the night before and leave it in my oven with the light on.) One hour before your levain is done, mix together your bread flour and whole wheat flour. Add 580g of your water to the flour mixture (keeping 100g to the side for mixing later). Mix just until your dough comes together. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rest in a warm area (same as your starter) for 1 hour. Mix your dough and levain together using a little of your separated water to help incorporate. Rest 20 minutes. Add your sea salt and the rest of your separated water and mix until incorporated. Slap and fold for 2-4 minutes or until your dough is smooth and begins to catch some air. Rest 15 minutes in the same warm area you placed your starter. Perform 6 sets of stretch and folds spaced out by 15 minutes for the first 3, then 30 minutes for the next 3. Make sure to place your dough back in the warm area for each rest. (Maureen's Tip: I use 3 wine glass charms, placing each one to the side to help me remember which step I'm at) Let your dough rest for a remainder of 1.5 hours, for a grand total of 4 hours. Dump out and divide your dough into 2 even pieces. Pre-shape each piece into a light boule and rest 5-10 minutes. Shape your dough into 2 batards and place into bannetons dusted with either rice flour or all purpose flour. Cover with cotton cloth and chill in the fridge overnight. Preheat a cast iron combo cooker (or Dutch Oven) in your oven from cold to 500℉ for 1 hour. Carefully place a dusted loaf into the hot pan, score the top, place the larger lid on top, and bake for 20 minutes. (Maureen's tip: I put the loaf on bread sling and lower it into my Dutch oven to prevent burning!!) Remove the top from the combo cooker and lower the oven temperature to 450℉. Bake for an additional 20-30 minutes, or until the loaf is deep brown. Remove and cool on a wire rack until room temperature. Repeat with the other loaf. Wait at least 2 hours to slice!! Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100806 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ George Street Shuffle by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300035 Artist: http://incompetech.com/

🎉 Join me in celebrating my second year as a content creator on YouTube with a unique twist: a chicken cake made from potatoes, chicken pellets, egg, and chicken schmaltz! 🐔🍰 As the chickens savor this culinary creation, I reminisce about the highlights from the past year, from gardening tips to cooking adventures. 🌱💫 Looking ahead, I'm excited for what's to come and encourage everyone to join the #GrowYourOwnFood movement by sharing your gardening experiences! 🌿 To all my amazing subscribers, thank you for your support, likes, and subscriptions! Here's to many more years of gardening, laughter, and delicious creations together! 🥳🌟 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on all the upcoming content! 📺✨ #ContentCreator #YouTubeAnniversary #GardeningCommunity

I've always used a store bought jar of Tikka Masala Sauce. Now that I have canned up my own Tikka Masala Simmering Sauce, it's time to put it to the test to see how good it is. HANDS DOWN! it IS the best Tikka Masala Sauce I've ever tasted! The ingredients all except the onion were from my garden. Having the jars in my larder, I can now make a quick nutritious meal in minutes. For the recipe: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts. cubed 2 tbs of olive oil 1/4 cup of butter 1/4 cup of heavy cream 2 pint jars of Tikka Masala Simmer Sauce Heat the olive oil in a cast iron pan add the butter and heat until melted Gently fry the cubed chicken on med heat until cooked Add in the 2 pint jars of Tikka Masala Simmering Sauce Bring sauce to temperature till heated through Add in heavy cream, stir to bring it up to temperature. Serve over rice and garnish with Ritea. For the Tikka Masala Simmering Sauce canning recipes you can find it here https://creativecanning.com/canning-tikka-masala-sauce/ #chickentikkamasala #chickentikkamasalarecipe #homemadeisbestmade #besttikkamasala

It is so easy to make your own deli meat using ground pork, chicken or beef. There are no nitrates or fillers in these. You can even ground your own meat to control the fat content in it You can use my amazon affiliate link to order your own meat press!!! https://amzn.to/4b8xoxc #coldcuts #delimeat #makeyourowndelimeat #makeyourowncoldcuts #homemadeisbestmade

Links for the canning tools I use are below! The first 3 seasons are busy enough with lots of things to do. The Winter season is a great time to catch up on my canning. We do can some tomatoes in the summer, but leave the heavy bulk of it for the winter months. For months I've been planning on making my Catsup and Tomato Sauce, but had a change of plans. We love Indian food and thought it would be good to use some of the tomatoes for making a curry. I am making and canning Tikka Masala and the recipe comes from Not Your Mama's Canning Book by Rebecca Lindamood https://amzn.to/3vt0gzU (my associate link) I can say the recipe is FANTASTIC! Canning tools that I used that are a must! Starfrit 3 piece Canning set is a must! I've used my for the last 3 years and it's still going strong! https://amzn.to/41WCngi The measure/debubbler in the pack of 2 is fantastic, incase you lose or misplace it. https://amzn.to/4b8q1Gn #canningandpreserving #canningtomatoes #tikkamasalarecipe #rebeccalindamood

Fall (for me) means SOURDOUGH SEASON!!! With the colder temperatures and warm comforting meals being made, what better way to clean the bowl but with some beautiful homemade sourdough! Sourdough is essential in homesteading resiliency. If you've got Flour, Salt and Water, you can make SOURDOUGH BREAD! I want to take the time to demystify the difficulties of making sourdough bread. Come with your questions and answers and let's chat about it! #sourdough #sourdoughbread #howtomakesourdoughbread

I participated for the first time in the Shedwars23 Global Gardening Homesteading Challenge. It's a competition of 3 teams of YouTube content creator-homesteaders joining together to see which team can grow the most food. This video was shot over the last 3 days of the competition to try to gain the last bit of weight that I could, along with chores that needed to get done! This year was my personal best for growing and my vegetable weights were by passing the previous years. The communities ultimate goal is to help everyone to #growyourownfood. To show how you can grow even if you can only grow in pots. #fallharvest #fallharvesttour #shedwars23w shedwars #shedwars23W ---------- Please join me on my VLOG journey; Like, Subscribe and Share my channel. Diva in the Dirt Tee-Shirts Available at http://www.maureenwashington.ca As an Amazon Associate, I get a small % when you use my link. I will be posting the products that I LOVE to use on my Urban Homestead! CANADIAN AMAZON SHOP Ham Maker by Madox: https://amzn.to/3PHfHfT Tomato Roller Hooks: https://amzn.to/44wl3io Tomato clips: https://amzn.to/42WID7f Baking Sling: https://amzn.to/3LjIXr8 For baking sourdough bread (you'll save on parchment paper) Organza Fruit Protection Bags: https://amzn.to/3CuB1xr 8-Layer Black Herb Drying Rack: https://amzn.to/46oYLkn I love my cotton casual overalls! (I own 3 different colors!) Canadian: https://amzn.to/3FDoOsj --------------------------------------------------------------------- To support me through PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/maureenwashington To have a gift sent to my house from my Amazon wishlist (Canadian) : https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/RWH75QRRYM5M?ref_=wl_share Link to all my current social media: https://linktr.ee/divainthedirt ------------------------------------------------------------------- Welcome to my table of life. My name is Maureen Washington and I am a new Urban Homesteader on 1/4 acre in Zone 9B. My dream to buy property to grow and live on a larger scale and to create a legacy for my Kidults and grandchildren. I doing what I can to learn as much on this small scale so that I can one day grow more and have multiple animals. I am also a Jazz and Blues Singer, you can visit my 'music' channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/MaureenWashingtonmusic

I've never had a mouse or rat enter into my greenhouse/studio until recently. I saw the signs and secured the food source, but knew I would have to figure out how it was getting in and secure it. I FOUND IT!

Every single one of my chickens has done this! I have no idea why they just stand and allow us to blow dry them. They don't freak out about the loudness nor the blowing. they just stand! #crazychicken #blowdryingchickens

I'm getting ready to bring in the #lemontree #peppers and #cardamom to keep them alive over the winter Check out the full video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYGkospSPv0

This is my first year to grow sugar pie pumpkins. They are FANTASTIC. It was the BEST pie we ever made! #thanksgiving2023 #pumpkinpie

A quick snippet from our Canadian Thanksgiving Dinner! Many things came fresh from the garden!

I love experimenting and trying out new plants every year! I planted over 40 squash plants from 7 different varieties. One of them was very unique to me, and due to the cross pollination this particular plant showed up in 3 very different looks! My question was, would they all be the same inside or not? #squashes #growyourownfood #shedwars #shedwars23W ---------- Please join me on my VLOG journey; Like, Subscribe and Share my channel. Diva in the Dirt Tee-Shirts Available at http://www.maureenwashington.ca As an Amazon Associate, I get a small % when you use my link. I will be posting the products that I LOVE to use on my Urban Homestead! CANADIAN AMAZON SHOP Ham Maker by Madox: https://amzn.to/3PHfHfT Tomato Roller Hooks: https://amzn.to/44wl3io Tomato clips: https://amzn.to/42WID7f Baking Sling: https://amzn.to/3LjIXr8 For baking sourdough bread (you'll save on parchment paper) Organza Fruit Protection Bags: https://amzn.to/3CuB1xr 8-Layer Black Herb Drying Rack: https://amzn.to/46oYLkn I love my cotton casual overalls! (I own 3 different colors!) Canadian: https://amzn.to/3FDoOsj --------------------------------------------------------------------- To support me through PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/maureenwashington To have a gift sent to my house from my Amazon wishlist (Canadian) : https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/RWH75QRRYM5M?ref_=wl_share Link to all my current social media: https://linktr.ee/divainthedirt ------------------------------------------------------------------- Welcome to my table of life. My name is Maureen Washington and I am a new Urban Homesteader, with the dream to buy property to grow and live on a larger scale and to create a legacy for my Kidults and grandchildren. I am also a Jazz and Blues Singer, on sabbatical whilst I learn about homesteading. You can visit my 'music' channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/MaureenWashingtonmusic

Did you know that you can ripen your tomatoes in the house! In a warm sunny spot!

Did you know you can grow your own lemons, even in cooler climates. Just remember to winter them inside. My tree produces lemons ever year and I’ve started 5 more trees from its seed, which are shown at the beginning of this video. #growyourownfood #urbanfarming #myerlemon #lemontree

This is my third year to grow sweet potatoes. First year, I had planted them in a grow bag and had great success. Second year, I thought I would try to grow them in straw bales, but the potatoes didn't grow very big. This year, I had a slow start as my slips wouldn't start. Eventually they did and I put some slips and some potatoes into a giant tree pot. I wasn't sure if they would grow to any size or if they would grow at all. I was very surprised when I found one of the potatoes growing the potatoes right out of it's skin! It's quite the alien looking sweet potato. #sweetpotatoes #howtogrowsweetpotatoes #harvestingsweetpotatoes #shedwarsglobalgardening #shedwars23 #shedwars23W ---------- Please join me on my VLOG journey; Like, Subscribe and Share my channel. Diva in the Dirt Tee-Shirts Available at http://www.maureenwashington.ca To support me through PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/maureenwashington To have a gift sent to my house from my Amazon wishlist (Canadian) : https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/RWH75QRRYM5M?ref_=wl_share Link to all my current social media: https://linktr.ee/divainthedirt ------------------------------------------------------------------- Welcome to my table of life. My name is Maureen Washington and I am a new Urban Homesteader, with the dream to buy property to grow and live on a larger scale and to create a legacy for my Kidults and grandchildren. I am also a Jazz and Blues Singer, on sabbatical whilst I learn about homesteading. You can visit my 'music' channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/MaureenWashingtonmusic

It's been a stellar year for growth this year! I have loved shopping for fresh vegetables from my .24 acre Urban Farm! #growyourownfood #shedwarsglobalgardeninghomesteading #shedwars23 #shedwars23W

I've joined this wonderful collaboration #sourdoughseptember2023 along with: @TNBushcrafter @RagnaroksHomesteading @richmondsplace @Christine-Mrs.GilliamFarms @divainthedirt @almosthomesteadingwithJanet @cindysquirrelloffgrid @homesteadaquarius I don't bake in the summer as it's too hot. But now that we are in the fall, I begin baking bread weekly to sell and to provide for my family. In this video I am making a Sourdough Cinnamon Snowflake Bread along with baking 6 loaves of sourdough bread in my wood fire pizza oven. This was a 3 day adventure of lots of fun! The snowflake bread was taken for dessert to my friends surprise birthday party. She LOVED it! #sourdough #sourdoughstarter #sourdoughcinnamonsnowflakebread #shedwars23 #shedwars23W #shedwarsglobalgardeninghomesteading ---------- Please join me on my VLOG journey; Like, Subscribe and Share my channel. Diva in the Dirt Tee-Shirts Available at http://www.maureenwashington.ca Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100806 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ To support me through PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/maureenwashington To have a gift sent to my house from my Amazon wishlist (Canadian) : https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/RWH75QRRYM5M?ref_=wl_share Link to all my current social media: https://linktr.ee/divainthedirt ------------------------------------------------------------------- Welcome to my table of life. My name is Maureen Washington and I am a new Urban Homesteader, with the dream to buy property to grow and live on a larger scale and to create a legacy for my Kidults and grandchildren. I am also a Jazz and Blues Singer, on sabbatical whilst I learn about homesteading. You can visit my 'music' channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/MaureenWashingtonmusic

I haven't had a live in a couple of weeks, so I'd like to catch up and see what's happening in your part of the world!

Making your own cornmeal is easy! Whether you have fresh homegrown corn, frozen corn or EVEN POPCORN! You can make your own cornmeal. Making your own gives you the confidence to know exactly what is in your cornmeal. No additives or stabilizers, just pure corn. #cornmeal #howtomakecornmeal #homemadefood #shedwars23 #shedwars23W ---------- Please join me on my VLOG journey; Like, Subscribe and Share my channel. Diva in the Dirt Tee-Shirts Available at http://www.maureenwashington.ca To support me through PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/maureenwashington To have a gift sent to my house from my Amazon wishlist (Canadian) : https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/RWH75QRRYM5M?ref_=wl_share Link to all my current social media: https://linktr.ee/divainthedirt ------------------------------------------------------------------- Welcome to my table of life. My name is Maureen Washington and I am a new Urban Homesteader, with the dream to buy property to grow and live on a larger scale and to create a legacy for my Kidults and grandchildren. I am also a Jazz and Blues Singer, on sabbatical whilst I learn about homesteading. You can visit my 'music' channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/MaureenWashingtonmusic

Back at the beginning of August I took you around my garden to look at some very strange squashes that I DID NOT PLANT, and filmed a video called "What type of Squash are you?" https://youtube.com/shorts/qIeFch9dpH8 Well, the RESULTS are in as I harvest and open up each of the 4 squashes. See if your guess was right! #squashes #shedwarsglobalgardeninghomesteading #shedwars #shedwars23 ---------- Please join me on my VLOG journey; Like, Subscribe and Share my channel. A new website for Diva in the Dirt http://www.maureenwashington.ca As an Amazon Associate, I get a small % when you use my link. I will be posting the products that I LOVE to use on my Urban Homestead! CANADIAN AMAZON SHOP Ham Maker by Madox: https://amzn.to/3PHfHfT Tomato Roller Hooks: https://amzn.to/44wl3io Tomato clips: https://amzn.to/42WID7f Baking Sling: https://amzn.to/3LjIXr8 For baking sourdough bread (you'll save on parchment paper) Organza Fruit Protection Bags: https://amzn.to/3CuB1xr 8-Layer Black Herb Drying Rack: https://amzn.to/46oYLkn AMERICAN AMAZON SHOP: Ham Maker by Madax https://amzn.to/44yR611 Tomato Roller Hooks: https://amzn.to/42yX3KL Tomato Clips: https://amzn.to/3I79q8F Baking Sling: https://https://amzn.to/43Nb0Wb For baking bread (you'll save on parchment paper) Organza Fruit Protection Bags: https://amzn.to/3CrYW0z I love my cotton casual overalls! (I own 3 different colors!) Canadian: https://amzn.to/3FDoOsj USA: https://amzn.to/42sXExX --------------------------------------------------------------------- To support me through PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/maureenwashington To have a gift sent to my house from my Amazon wishlist (Canadian) : https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/RWH75QRRYM5M?ref_=wl_share Link to all my current social media: https://linktr.ee/divainthedirt ------------------------------------------------------------------- Welcome to my table of life. My name is Maureen Washington and I am a new Urban Homesteader, with the dream to buy property to grow and live on a larger scale and to create a legacy for my Kidults and grandchildren. I am also a Jazz and Blues Singer, on sabbatical whilst I learn about homesteading. You can visit my 'music' channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/MaureenWashingtonmusic