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Check out Lectric's e-bikes with our link: https://lectricebikes.com/?utm_source=influencer&utm_campaign=seasonalhomestead&utm_term Spring is officially here, and the to-do list is massive! This week, we’re building our first hot compost pile, starting Midnight Roma tomatoes in soil blocks, and planting a disease-resistant apple orchard on Geneva rootstock. I’m also sharing my new method for planting peas to fix common germination issues and explaining why we’re integrating fruit trees directly into our garden layout. Whether you’re into thermal composting or seed starting, I hope these homesteading tips help you kick off your growing season! Noah Sanders Compost Info: https://redeemingthedirt.com/ 🧂 Redmond Steak Seasoning We Used is found HERE: 👉 https://glnk.io/oq72y/theseasonalhomestead 💸 Code SEASONALHOMESTEAD gets you 15% off 🥫 Canning Lids: 👉 https://shop.superbsealing.com/?ref=SEASONALHOMESTEAD20 💸 Use code SEASONALHOMESTEAD20 for 20% off an order. 🥫 Canning and Preserving Supplies: ⚡ Electric water bath canner: https://rootsandharvest.com/products/electric-bath-canner.html?searchid=0&search_query=electric+canner 🍇 Juicer: I have this one: https://amzn.to/47l5taa but you can find a similar one for cheap here: https://amzn.to/486YXoR ❄️ Freeze Dryer: https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1290.html 🌬️Dehydrator: https://amzn.to/3nV8JbW 🥫 Pressure Canner: https://amzn.to/42Hk0Lw 💧 Waterbath Canner: https://amzn.to/3VYZgwD 🍅 NEW Sauce Maker: https://us.consiglioskitchenware.com/collections/tomato-strainers Here's the exact model: https://us.consiglioskitchenware.com/collections/tomato-strainers/products/fabio-leonardi-mr7-1hp-sp5-tomato-machine-with-powder-coated-body 🏗️ Garden Infrastructure Caterpillar Tunnel & High Tunnel 👉 https://www.farmersfriend.com/c/the-seasonal-homestead 🪲 Insect netting (I have 25 gram weight and 6.9' wide), wire hoops, & Field Irrigation 👉 https://www.farmersfriend.com/c/the-seasonal-homestead 🧻 Weed Barrier Paper & Stakes 👉 https://weedguardplus.com/ecomulch-natural-organic-earthtone/?searchid=6811&search_query=omri (FYI, this does NOT come with pre-cut HOLES as shown in the video) 👉If you don't mind poly woven fabric, you can find a quick plant pre-cut hole version here: https://www.farmersfriend.com/p/quick-plant-fabric?Length=12-ft&Pattern=1%20x%2018&rid=tsh 🔪Soil Knife- https://amzn.to/3pmm4L4 🔥Weed Torch https://amzn.to/3xm7Gpu 🪒Japanese Weeding Sickle- https://amzn.to/3Jy47jl ⚙️Favorite Large Tools- https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/11-time-saving-garden-tools-for-a-large-garden/ 🧱Soil Blocker 4 inch- https://amzn.to/3VRvFp3 🌱Jang Seeder - https://www.farmersfriend.com/p/jang-seeder?Model=JP1&Package=No+Rollers 🍓 Garden Plants: Support this small farm!!! - My favorite source for Organic STRAWBERRIES, ginger, turmeric, comfrey, rhubarb, elderberry and more. 👉 https://shop.growingfarmers.com/?ref=wxoemquk 💸 Use code BECKYPORTER for $5 off your order! 🌾Overwintering Cover crop mix: 👉 https://store.greencover.com/products/overwintering-mix 🌿 Cool season cover crop mix: 👉 https://store.greencover.com/products/cool-season-soil-builder 🪴SHOP Redmond Soil Tests, Mineralyte Fertilizer and more here: 👉 https://shop.redmondagriculture.com/discount/SEASONALHOMESTEAD?rfsn=8399179.970826 💸 Use code SEASONALHOMESTEAD for 15% off 🐓~Kraut Creek Non-GMO animal feed!! We this is where we buy our egg layer, broiler, and hog feed- Enter code SHV25 for 25% off your first order: https://www.krautcreek.com/ 🪴 My BLOG: https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/ 🛍️ Shop My Favorite Things: https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/shop-my-favorite-things/ 🎵 Music: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/5slh1q 📓Garden Planning & Preserving Journal: 🌱Seedtime garden planner: https://seedtime.us/jkmel4ukl4tonac09iap-5fs?ref=becky-porter82 🌱 Amy's (my sister) garden planner 2025 version: https://amzn.to/3DGm2EF 💬 This is the biggest and best paper garden and preserving planner out there! I am biased of course but take my word for it, you won't be disappointed. 🥣 Chapters - 0:00 Spring Garden Projects: Composting & Planting 0:48 Building a DIY Hot Compost Pile (Step-by-Step) 3:12 Layering Green and Brown Materials for Compost 6:50 Managing a Thermal Compost Temperature 7:15 Moving Around the Homestead: E-Bike Benefits 8:55 How to Plant Peas for Better Germination 11:30 Calculating Pea Yields & Saving Seeds 14:47 Soil Blocking 101: Starting Tomato Seedlings 16:05 Selecting Tomato Varieties for Food Storage 20:00 Compost Pile: Day 2 20:53 Integrating Fruit Trees into a Kitchen Garden 23:15 Measuring Spacing and Planting New Fruit Trees 26:00 Pruning Tips and Final Spring Garden Updates 💚 Most links are affiliate links. Please know we will only recommend items we LOVE and use ourselves, at no extra cost to you, and it helps support the channel! Your support means so much to us. We appreciate it! -Becky & Cam