I’m Starting NOW. Here’s Why (Oklahoma in Gardening)

It’s mid-February in Eastern Oklahoma, and while most people are still waiting for spring, we’re already hitting the ground running on our 10-acre off-grid homestead. In this video, I’m sharing why starting your garden cleanup and soil prep *now* is the secret to a successful growing season. From fixing compacted soil in my raised beds to managing the "help" from our free-ranging chickens, there is a lot to do before the spring rains finally arrive. We’re working on: * *Soil Amendment:* Adding manure and leaf mulch to prep for planting. * *Chicken Management:* Keeping the girls away from the cilantro and garlic! * *Perennial Care:* Checking on the budding blackberries and elderberries. * *Infrastructure:* Planning new cages for the strawberries and fruit bushes. Gardening in Oklahoma can be unpredictable, but getting a head start on a 70° February day makes all the difference. Whether you're off-grid, homesteading, or just want a better backyard garden this year, don't wait for the calendar to tell you when to start! *Chapters:* 0:00 - Intro 1:03 - Prepping beds with manure & mulch 1:24 - The chickens are "helping" (aka eating my cilantro) 2:37 - Checking the garlic and carrots 3:37 - Blackberry & Elderberry update 5:24 - New plans for the strawberry cages 6:30 - Final thoughts & Spring outlook #Homesteading #OklahomaGardening #GardenCleanup #OffGridLiving #TNTHomesteading #SpringPrep #SoilHealth #Zone7Gardening #gardening