A Day on the Homestead: Planting and Packaging

TLDRFollow along as we spend the day on the homestead, planting crops and packaging tea orders. Watch as we plant corns, tend to vegetables, package loose leaf teas, and collect eggs from our hybrid layers. It's a busy day filled with homesteading tasks!

Key insights

🌽Planting corns in the high tunnel to wake them up for spring

🌱Carefully tending to other vegetables in the garden

🍵Packaging loose leaf teas for shipping

🥚Collecting eggs from our hybrid layers

🌿Enjoying the beauty of the homestead and the peacefulness of nature

Q&A

What types of vegetables are you planting?

We are planting corns in the high tunnel, and we have a variety of vegetables growing in the garden, including red cabbages, sprouting broccoli, cauliflowers, and more.

What kind of teas do you package?

We package a range of loose leaf teas, including herbal hibiscus, green tea, black tea, and seasonal blends. Each tea is carefully crafted for quality and flavor.

How many eggs do your hybrid layers produce?

Our hybrid layers produce a significant number of eggs. We collect them regularly to ensure freshness and quality for our customers.

How do you maintain the balance between work and relaxation on the homestead?

While our work on the homestead may seem like constant activity, we prioritize rest and relaxation. We appreciate the beauty of nature and take the time to enjoy the peaceful moments on our homestead.

What are some other homesteading tasks you do on a daily basis?

In addition to planting and tending to crops, we care for our animals, maintain the farm's infrastructure, preserve harvests, and continue to learn and grow in our homesteading journey.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction to the day on the homestead

01:00Planting corns in the high tunnel to wake them up for spring

03:00Tending to other vegetables in the garden

07:00Packaging loose leaf teas for shipping

09:00Collecting eggs from our hybrid layers

11:00Enjoying the beauty of the homestead and the peacefulness of nature

13:00Reflecting on the balance between work and relaxation on the homestead

15:00Wrap-up and overview of other daily homesteading tasks