Duration 28:24

A DAY IN THE LIFE Living Remote at Our Cabin

by Eamon & Bec

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Published 27 Jun 2021

summer edition Day in the Life of Remote Cabin Living 🌞 Get an EXTRA 30% off your first order with my code BEC30: http://bit.ly/thredUPjune21_BEC (Offer expires 8/1/21. Applies to US & Canada customers only. See site for full terms). This video is sponsored by thredUP! ► SUBSCRIBE for a new video every single Sunday http://bit.ly/2DDSUgu ► The vlog continues on Instagram https://instagram.com/eamonandbec Today we take you along for a full DAY IN THE LIFE episode sharing what a typical summer day looks like for us up here in our remote Canadian cabin. We've Escaped to the Wilderness & We're Building our Home at a Cabin in the Woods. Go show our pal @MaxandOccy some love for his new haircut: /watch/gW8DNWqCBr8CD Here it is friends: the new adventure we've been dreaming and saving for since we first met 8 years ago. We've always envisioned moving into the woods by the lake and building our dream tiny cabin as a home base for us to come back to in between our international travels. We cannot wait to have a place to call our own!! Now that we've lived remote for 8 months we have established some daily routines we wanted to share with you. Summer weather means we're outside, attempting our very first vegetable garden and dealing with some dangerous dead trees near our property. Eamon & Bec Products ↠ handmade chai blends https://chaiwalachai.com/ ↞ ↠ cookbook & merch eamonandbec.com ↞ How Did We Get Here? Abandoning our Van in Africa https://bit.ly/2Kff0HT After an incredible 3 years of living, working, and traveling in our self converted Sprinter Van we made the very tough decision to abandon it in Africa to take a rescue flight back to Canada. As it has for all of us this global pandemic has flipped our world upside down. When our Prime Minister announced that he was sending repatriation flights over to Africa to pick up Canadians who were stuck (due to border closures) we consulted with friends and family closest to us and realized that in this time of crisis we should be back in our home country. Halting our dream of driving around the world was a hard pill to swallow which is why we knew we needed a big project to keep our mind + body busy while social distancing back here in Toronto. Enter building an off-grid tiny house on wheels!! But after nearly 6 months, we realized that our dreams of continuing van life across North America in our new van build were not a current reality with the state of the world. So, we've found ourselves pursuing something we've dreamed of since we first got together 8 years ago... a cabin in the woods 😊 Who are we? We're Eamon and Bec, a Toronto-based couple who live full-time in our self converted Sprinter Van!! SUBSCRIBE for wanderlust travel, behind the scenes of what it's really like to live in a van, and videos all about the yummy vegan food we make + eat! VAN LIFE COUPLE.

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@eamonandbec3 years ago Still obsessing over the straw, bucket hat. But it's getting mixed reviews from friends and family lol. Are you a for the bucket hat? Use c class="buttons">ode BEC30 for an EXTRA 30% off your first thredUP order: .. ...Expand 536
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@MaxandOccy3 years ago Still not convinced that was me.
eamon, youre officially a house lifer now. Hoarding like that doesnt work with the van. 155
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@yazmariehernandez-vazquez87213 years ago The watermelon in eamons hand is so underrated cant stop laughing. 117
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@laurencabezas99923 years ago I love how they wished maya a happy birthday, but completely glossed over the fact that its also becs birthday. Gave it away when you said youre birthday twins! 79
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@lindakurtz26533 years ago Jared, your arborist is a natural teacher. Clear and concise. 2
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@marie-francegiroux79903 years ago Little suggestion: when watering your basil or any other garden plant, water the base of it only. Prevents mildew or water burning the leaves when sun hits; 726
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@tomb.84853 years ago We would get a different small caterpillar on this pine every year. We took a spray bottle with water and added some dish soap. When you sprayed them, . ...Expand 3
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@jessicazabriskie5743 years ago Bec at the end asking " is that' s what the kids are saying? " was so relatable to me. Love! 13
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@thedigiovannis233 years ago Love how eamon comes back from the dump so proud like he just brought home the kill of the day for his fair lady. But shes not impressed. 24
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@jenbarclay46793 years ago Hot tip: wake up at 8 am, watch new video, fall back asleep and dream that youre visiting eamon and bec at the cabin! Such a vivid dream that i fee id="hidden6"l like i really was there, you know the kind. Thanks for such a great visit you two, i had a blast!. ...Expand 6
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@pamelaleannefreeland90253 years ago I honestly dont know how you guys have all that energy. Seriously. And i love those shorts from threadup or whatever. Really cute on you! 4
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@A_Bunch_of_Savages3 years ago The look on becs face when she realized eamon is a hoarder. 318
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@source57293 years ago He fools me every gosh dang time! In that canadian dialect. 19
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@tiffanywatson29353 years ago If your going to water during the heat of the day try to water the soil not the plant. The water droplets on the leaves can burn the plant unfortunately. Watering in the morning or evening is even better. 4
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@josepphkimm2 years ago My favorite youtuber is eamon & bec bc they are best travelers and i love them. 2
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@ad86933 years ago Your posts brighten my week and do so much for my mental health. I dont ever leave comments on social media accounts but i felt compelled to express m . ...Expand 2
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@nottheone5823 years ago The cabin is looking absolutely gorgeous you two! I' m so happy you' re getting help with the pesky permits process. Have faith in the process, you' re doing it! Sending love and light from the west coast. 47
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@carolz50903 years ago Im so glad you two are staying connected to max, and of course occy hes posted some heartbreaking segments, so its wonderful to see him taking po id="hidden10"sitive steps in his healing, as you are doing.
sharing eamons mental vlog on re-engineering and permitting the steps and decks down to the lake would require an e rating for explicit language. ...Expand 182
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@robink6203 years ago Eamon bringing home almost as stuff as he took reminds me of every time my dad goes to our local dump. Shakes head. 11
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@douglawr23313 years ago Haha we use to call going to the dump going to sears there was the second hand shed, the white goods section for parts, general garbage and of course con . ...Expand 6
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@bekkkabby3 years ago 100% lee would' ve loved to wrestle eamon on that floatie. 16
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@lizbarnes90783 years ago I literally have to watch 3x and i laugh every time! I just love when im feeling discouraged and watching eamon and bec. Laughing changes my worries. id="hidden12"
i love your editing and your stories so much. Your humor. Your attitude. Youre so cute. ...Expand 2
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@MissJannell3 years ago Can i just say i love and really appreciate your energy and editing! It always makes me so happy and excited and it really motivates me to make the most of every day! Love you guys! Xxx. 9
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@drizzeydrazz3353 years ago Dude i died when he goes me and mitch, buddy at the dump, had a field day lmfao. 226
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@odajansen2 years ago I recently started following you guys and watched all the latest vlogs. And now watching all the cabin renovations, you guys gave me so much happy energy. . ...Expand 1
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@SewFrancine61203 years ago Bec,
on your garden.
water the soil not all the leaves, the water is heavy on the leaves sun dries hard on the plant.
your incredible lady, beautiful from inside out.
thank you. ...Expand
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@jayleekay87883 years ago Eamon: a baseball bat holds up glove. 11
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@rebeccaanne30833 years ago Random tip i learned from a farmer friend, if you peel off the cabbage leaves and then cut them they stay good for ages as the inside is still sealed. 1
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@baileylisk48813 years ago After catching a video of you guys in a facebook feed, i have just binged all of the videos from the first cabin one up to now, love looove you guys id="hidden17" and the channel, what a happy little find! I have laughed and cried over the last couple of days! Fantastic content. ...Expand 2
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@gracehawkins34373 years ago Dont tell bec, she doesnt like spinach
bec sips
did you put spinach in this? 459
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@patbyrne69743 years ago In ireland we say knackered all the time. When horses were beyond their useful life they were sent to the knackers yard, because they were knackered. 1
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@tessa27023 years ago It' s nice to see max: hope he' s ok, sending love 4all of you! 8
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@patriciahall22233 years ago Love the bucket hat and enjoying your morning coffee by the lake is the best way to start your day. 1
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@dwright36823 years ago Aluminum foil around the trees prevents critters from climbing up them.
thats how new orleans takes care of the oaks when it is caterpillar season.
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@scarlettsummer3 years ago @ I thought you were supposed to yell "TIMMMMBEEERRRRRRR" LOLLL
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@marsharennels99113 years ago The people that took that stuff to the dump are ridiculous. That stuff could have gone to a charity shop instead of filling a land fill. Thank you for salvaging it. 91
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@kelbyfrazier68493 years ago I don' t even know why i love this couple so much but they' re so cute.
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@danaedodd56703 years ago Just rewatching videos and shes talking about all the moths and while shes doing laundry and cooking she has one on her hat. 1
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@TheAdventurousHermits3 years ago I put my spinach in first with my liquids and blend that before adding everything else! 11
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@nancybrowning33803 years ago Yeah we got them here also, no leaves left on certain tree, s. Be careful, when the poo gets wet it is very slippery. 1
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@selmagerrets3 years ago Just a quick tip: when watering your plants, dont pour it over the plant itself, pour it into the soil. Because when its that sunny and you water the id="hidden21" leaves, the droplets will act like a magnifying glass and burns the leaves. So maybe water the plants in the early morning and when the sun goes down.
love you guys!. ...Expand 49
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@PurposeBetweenSeasons3 years ago So glad to see you two and max are in touch. Wasnt sure if the dynamic was ever shared after lee and max departed ways and then the loss of beautiful lee.
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@michellecollins96503 years ago I learned about the moths 1972. My teacher who was a biologist told us about them, we had them here in maryland us. In the 80s. They only like oak trees. 1
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@gailhitson67223 years ago Omg! I was a minute in, just thinking, " who is that handsome guy? " then he spoke, and bam! It' s max! Adorable maxx! 1
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@heatabayko3 years ago I love that bec gets upset when eamon shows up with (mostly) practice stuff from the dump and then bec walks up with a giant swan! 1
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@ldd96723 years ago Glad your still friends with max. Such a great guy. 2
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@JohannaEngelbertsson3 years ago A cane for when bob gets old
laughed out loud. 92
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@omavic95603 years ago Great to see a much more casual day in the life, eamon - its nice to see the dishes got dried ( and funny on bec for thinking you skipped out) for m id="hidden24"e the highlighted moment was the bro moment of sharing a new haircut. Max-from the max and occy channel) looks great with his new do! I love the parallel and cross over on channels ( with vanwives too) now, if only we could see some across the world weight lifting competition between these two rock star gents! Who knows, maybe bec and the vanwives too!. ...Expand 1
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@katbailey03 years ago Piece of advice when watering your outdoor herbs, flowers, amp; plants. Water them in the morning before the sun hits them & again at the end of id="hidden25" the day after they' re not in the sun. Otherwise you' re burning them. ...Expand 1
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@jeffreystarr6803 years ago You guys are so ahead of the curve. I was 55 when i bought my lake house. Rock on! Love your channel. 1
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@bbk23253 years ago Honestly, this video is in my top 5 favorites! 4
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@kellyszymanowski57153 years ago Bec don' t water in the middle of the day! The water evaporates faster and the water crystals on the leaves can actually act as a magnifying glass . ...Expand 1
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@-KMS-3 years ago I luv sundays so much
eamon and bec, i just want you to know that you help me more than you know. So thank you. I hope who ever reads this that youll have a beautiful day. 28
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@yashvirbhugwandin33613 years ago I used to mostly enjoy thevlogs. But i really enjoyed this one even tho it was a different style video. You guys are amazing. 1
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@maryrankin98693 years ago Beautiful guys. Showing great example to all of us. Laughed and giggle the whole way thru. I used to live on a lake in ab. And they sprayed for those dang . ...Expand 1
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@nycgags3 years ago Pro-tip - use captured rain water to water your plants, they grow bigger compared to tap, something about lightening releasing the nitrogen in the air and nutrients, etc.
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@Tkat8153 years ago As much as i enjoy seeing eamon get creative with some projects, its interesting to see thebehind the professionals technique! 55
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@withtheStuarts3 years ago Love these videos and the energy. So glad i discovered you through kara and nate. Have an amazing weekend! 2
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@TheCanadianBubba3 years ago Really enjoyed the whole episode, lots of cool little bits! Keep at your routines bec, in thirty years you will be happy you did. See you all next sunday. 2
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@607MM3 years ago Dump buddies are legit! This was a fun episode. 1
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@KatrinaKatress3 years ago This was really cute to watch. Yall are such a great team together! 2
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@ByrdieMeadows3 years ago Love the " ah, no. " from the arborist when eamon said it' s a good thing he didn' t do the tree himself.
good video guys, big love! 54
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@jill_ontheroad3 years ago For the caterpillars my parents used a foil wrap with grease or vaseline on it, and wet vacuumed the caterpillars piling up below the foil each day. Worked really well. 1
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@mooremindfulmoments65993 years ago I laughed so hard when i saw everything eamon brought home!
also if a tree falls in a forest it does make a noise!
finally eamon should chop off his hair like max! 4
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@gbp36163 years ago Feels good to have ontario open again, finally. 2
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@christydelk15263 years ago Eamon must be related to my mom! She loves toat the dump and i' m bec saying no more stuf! Is me love watching you two. 1
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@pxlbarrel3 years ago One method of saving your trees is wrapping the trunk in burlap. This is what york region is recommending. Maybe you can do this on the trees closest id="hidden34" to the cabin:
wrap burlap around the trees trunk at chest height, secure with a string or rope in the centre and fold the top half over the bottom half to form a bit of a ring. The best time to check the burlap bands is in the afternoon, when the caterpillars seek refuge from the heat of the mid-day sun. Caterpillars can be removed and placed in a bucket of soapy water for a day or two before disposing of them. Always wear gloves when handling caterpillars and egg masses to avoid an allergic reaction
note: check your burlap bands daily to ensure birds or any other wildlife dont getcaught. ...Expand 7
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@kaymaynard14603 years ago If you' re looking for video ideas while you' re not renovating, i' d like to see you guys talk about a healthy work life balance while vlogging, absolutely love your vlogs, haven' t missed a sunday since march 2020:. ...Expand
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@mayawesson22153 years ago Thank you guys so much! I love watching your videos. Also happy birthday bec. 1
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@keerthi31643 years ago Bec' s wrap skirt and black top dress is too pretty and gorgeous. Today she seems more responsible partner. I love the way she is.
keep rocking dear.
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@OZ012093 years ago My dad was an arborist. He out soruced the tree work as he got older, and specialized in tree/lawn pest control and tree disease treatments. Y' id="hidden37"; all could ask that arborist that took down the tree if they can spray for the caterpillars. ...Expand 1
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@jmk19623 years ago My sundays never feel complete until i' ve watched an e&b video. Their enthusiasm helps me get through the coming week. Love them so much.
happy birthday for tuesday bec. 9
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@beccaschwecke65423 years ago I really, really loved this vlog! It was so fun to get to see your personalities shine again and to get a glimpse into your everyday life. Thanks for always sharing with us! Lt; 3. 9
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@dorisperez50593 years ago Love use guys to funny, and max look great with the haircut. Enjoyed many blessing. 1
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@lisalastnamesmith3 years ago Lol helpful tip for your outdoorwetting the leaves while they' re in full sun light. The water droplets creates a magnifying effect, causing the leaves to burn water in the evenings if you can. 1
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@lizbarnes90783 years ago Eamon at the dump could be his own video! I was laughing until i cried. From now on, he is a verb. I eamond it from the dump. Im the same way. 33
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@sandrachristensen72823 years ago The flowers in the hanging baskets by the outdoor showers are called " mezoo trailing red. " i buy them every year and love them. And you are right . ...Expand
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@Rememberwho13 years ago Hey bec! Absolutely love your garden! Just thought you might want a small tip - dont water the leaves directly under the sun if you can help it - i id="hidden42"t can cause them to burn. If you do it in a weak or diluted sun - like first thing early in the morning or late in the evening it causes less overall damage to the plant.
and also watering your plant for 1-2 mins really helps make sure the soil is saturated. However yours are in pots so you can probably cut that in half - but just some food for thought!
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@OceanChicksFilms3 years ago You guys are so inspiring and rare gems. Love seeing people who find positive in the stresses of life and keep moving forward. Also bec the food you create looks so freaking good. Oh that cashew cream. Bomb. 1
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@AllThingsAlexa3 years ago Lol eamons haul from the dump is so me and becs reaction is so my husband. 1
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@LubaAlanna3 years ago Happy belated birthday bec! The chipotle cashew cream looks delicious! Ill have to try that out. Thanks for the video! And for giving max some love on his new do, hope so many go and sub to him who havent yet. 1
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@OveBakken3 years ago " we all know eamon loves going to the dump. " 76
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@belindachappell98753 years ago Haha eamon is a closet hoarder, he sees the value in things but cant stand to waste anything. 4
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@saraoliveira84323 years ago How can two strangers that live in another continent than me make me so happy only by posting a video on youtube? Like i actually feel at peace watching their videos love them.
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@lilly52923 years ago The last plant you show is full sun and low water every two weeks is good time between watering.
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@lostamonglocals53823 years ago You guys are the cutest. And that was the best dump score eva!
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@brianvanness74693 years ago Omg, one of your best episodes ever! I love sundays because of you two. See you sunday!
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@tomburke19603 years ago The caterpillars come down during the day to avoid the heat and climb back up in the evening. We used a width of tinfoil around the tree with vaseline rubbed on it.