“And that’s how I do it because this is my garden” yesssss Jess, that’s the only explanation needed! It’s YOUR garden, and we’re just here reveling in it (and admiring it) 🥰 just wanna say, that if you haven’t seen my comments prior, you inspire the heck out of me and I appreciate your content to the umpteenth degree 💚 you’ve motivated me to grow sooOooOoo many things I never thought I could. Started my very first outdoor garden bed last year, and adding to it this year. You’re inspiring and honestly a hidden gem here on KZread, that I’m so happy I found. Thankful for y’all and hope your family is well. All the love from central Ohio 💚💚💚

Received your book. My husband laughed cause the title of first time gardener! Gardened all my life off and on at 66 and retired enjoy it even more now. your book is one of the best I have seen. Congratulations. On this video When you talked about getting stressed out over your garden and now you don’t stress so much......you are officially now like every other seasoned gardener. Crap can happen in the best gardens. Lol. Mother Nature is in the drivers seat you just get to be the back seat driver and hope for the best. Lol. Love your channel.

@cekfraun

3 жыл бұрын

I'm also not a first time gardener, age 65, and I bought Jess' book. It is beautiful and full of great information for anyone who wants to plant a garden, whether a first timer, or not. :-)

@teresahyneman4349

3 жыл бұрын

Same here, 66 and been gardening most of my life. Love Jessica's book. Learn new stuff from her all the time! Go Jess!!

@lesleyrutz50

3 жыл бұрын

I got your book five days ago and my Baker Creek seeds arrived yesterday. Hubby and I drove to Prosser to get horse manure . Why does this make me so happy? Watching this video while hubby changes the starter on the lawn tractor. Need that to haul manure. As soon as he is done, the fun begins. 😀

I think you need a shirt “Pocket full of sunshine and seeds”! And yay Arti!

@caravanmassennhoven4004

3 жыл бұрын

I'd buy that!! 😂🇨🇦

@adz5bneweng589

3 жыл бұрын

I'd love a pocket full of sunshine and seeds shirt!

@morgankelly3132

3 жыл бұрын

I know! Wouldn’t it be awesome ☺️

@jaelmommaj8735

3 жыл бұрын

Yes everyone needs to like and comment on this thread so she will see it!!!

@pattiripley7599

3 жыл бұрын

Love this idea.

Pocket full of seeds. Heart full of sunshine. Shine on sweet Jess. 🌻💛☀️👩‍🌾

I'm just going to tell everyone how you can grow a really even hill of leaf lettuce.... Make you a hill ten inches wide and ever how long you need... Get you a quart storage bag and fill it half full of flour, put your lettuce seed in the flour, mix and shake the flower for a minute or so, spread the flour evenly over the hill, cover the white on your hill with loose dirt, just enough dirt to cover the white flour.... It will come up perfectly even... Its up to you to put the right amount of seed for your hill..

@sherrymurphy-kleine4592

3 жыл бұрын

What a unique idea! Gonna try it!

@jacquelineiversen969

3 жыл бұрын

Me too. Ty

@veros.9318

3 жыл бұрын

I know this Trick but instead of flour we use Sand!

@Nancy-zk9dj

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much for this great way to sow these seeds!

@Emeraldwitch30

3 жыл бұрын

@@veros.9318 I use play sand too as flour molds here. It's great for carrots too

Am I the only one using a seed packet as a bookmark for Jess’ book😆?

I get so excited seeing those packets of seeds. Don’t tell anyone that. I can’t wait to start my seeds. Im in zone 5b and it stinks watching everyone starting theirs already. 😩

@Emeraldwitch30

3 жыл бұрын

Zone 5b here too. I have onion seedlings and celery and a few other slow to grow under my LED banks and just started my cole crops for April. But oh yes! watching these videos are making my planting itch so bad lol But at the end of March and beginning of April ill get my tomato babies going. I've found for me little small tomato plants transplant so much better than bigger ones. They out pace bigger tomatoes and a gardener with more experience than me says the small ones experience less transplant shock.

@melissasullivan1658

3 жыл бұрын

Mary if it makes you feel better, I’m in 9b and everything will try to bolt while your garden is lush and perfect. 😐

@kelseyb7857

3 жыл бұрын

I'm zone 4b, I feel ya! Growing microgreens has helped tide me over this year

@leechowning2712

3 жыл бұрын

Arkansas valley here, 5b... Getting ready for early spring plantings.

In regard to the windchimes, which I also love!,to me they are like faith - just because you can't see the wind, or God, does not mean He isn't there. I say let the Lord sing to our hearts & soul and where better than the garden.

I have missed seeing Benjamin in the garden. Happiest of Birthdays to you tomorrow, Benjamin 🥳 I loved seeing the sunshine and hearing the chimes play.

I am in zone 7a, and I know when you and Jill start planting things, I need to plant the same (type of) things two weeks after.

Happy early birthday to Ben and Toby! I’ll be 61 on Sunday. Hope you all have a great weekend🙏🏻❤️

@pillowsrocker

3 жыл бұрын

Happy early birthday to you!

@bholden4560

3 жыл бұрын

@@pillowsrocker thank you so much😊

OH BOY here we gooooo! My excitement for this years garden is at about 9000 now XD

@growjoyfullyhomestead

3 жыл бұрын

Amen.

And now I'm heading out to plant some radishes where the tomatoes will go in May. Thanks for the great video!

Dara is also called false Queen Anne’s lace 😁 absolutely gorgeous texture in a garden bouquet

I absolutely LOVE the vibe you give off! 🌱😁🌱😁🌱😁🌱😁

Happy birthday to your Ben tomorrow. Its my partner Bens birthday tomorrow too x i bless you and your family x

🌻❤️The greenhouse garden is looking beautiful with all the rocks. Our greenhouse got to 119 degrees the other day. I got your book it comes in the mail tomorrow. Thanks for sharing your life with us. We love y’all. I have learned so much and you have been such a blessing to us. ❤️🌻

@robinfromgossmania

3 жыл бұрын

I can tell already that Jerusha would love to have those rocks near her pool frame greenhouse we built! Thanks for sharing. God Bless!

@GossMania

3 жыл бұрын

@@robinfromgossmania wouldn't it be beautiful?

@daleservidio2034

3 жыл бұрын

I built a unheated greenhouse over the winter. Zone 7-a in NJ. I definitely don’t want it to reach 119 degrees 🤯

@daleservidio2034

3 жыл бұрын

Happy birthday Benjamin 🥳

I planted radishes and turnips two days ago, and I already have little green sprouts poking through the soil... between that and the sunshine it has been amazing.

Loving the hair...reminds me of the early days

Sat down after a long day at school and this popped up. 😎

Every garden year makes wonderful new memories and so does each birthday! Happy Birthday Ben!!

I’ve never seen anyone better suited for dirty hands and sunshine. My heart beams with every new upload ✨

Oh we love Jess with a pocket full of seeds!

Just wanted to say thanks Jess! Amazon finally deliver my pre-order of your book yesterday!!!!! So excited to dig into it! What great job on your first book. It's beautifully done. Huge win and great achievement. Looking forward to my new learning tool. Been waiting months and the time has ARRIVED just before we get to prepare for this years crop here in Michigan. Thank You Jess!

Your hair looks amazing in this video, Miss Jess! You might say it's wilder still. 😊

@weirdheathersgarden

3 жыл бұрын

I thought her hair was particularly beautiful in this vid too. Wilder still is definitely a poetic way of putting it 😊

I love the idea of the wreckless planting of zinnias! 🌱🌱🌱💗

Yay! I decided to try French Breakfast radishes for the first time this year. Since other varieites have been too sharp for my spouse's liking. So happy to know they are Jess-approved! 👍🏻👍🏻

@Emeraldwitch30

3 жыл бұрын

I ended up with a purple radish from baker creek big mix and it was the nicest mild radish I've ever spring grown. But almost all of them when I planted in September for fall radish were very tender and mild

You know you have a gardening addiction when you find random seeds in your pant pockets lol hahaha this happened to me a couple days ago and I was thinking to myself oh I come more radishes I could sow!! Just sad hahaha

Yay!!! This made my day!!! 💕💕💕💕 I needed some time in the garden with Jess 😁🌱😁🌱

@Michelle.Robinette

3 жыл бұрын

I was hoping all day a video would pop up 😃

@Michelle.Robinette

3 жыл бұрын

I agree 100% we need to find good people to encourage us, even if that is just online. God bless 🙏💕

@growjoyfullyhomestead

3 жыл бұрын

Meeee tooooo!🌼🌻

The sound of wind chimes are very relaxing when working in the garden. Love having them around!

crazy you are in a t-shirt in the garden and like 2 weeks ago you had a snow storm

@lesleyrutz50

3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. We must have very similar weather patterns.

"Nasty, mushy zombie plant" is now forever in my vernacular because I sent my sister a text this morining with a picture labeled "Minus 11 degrees (- 24 C.) turned my kale into a nasty, mushy zombie plant!" Thanks Jess!

We all love our imperfect gardens. Learning all the time from our garden and each other.

Jess, you showed up just when I needed this. Thanks, sister 💜

It makes my day when you upload a VLOG. I love the music from the wind chimes! My pre-ordered book hasn’t come in yet, I can see my daughter and I arguing over who gets to read it first, at least we’ll be able to look at the pictures together.

Happy birthday to Ben tomorrow -- 3/6 - Six years old! Okay... fessing up, here! Been gardening since Dad got me started in 1966 -- STILL MAKE LOTS OF MISTAKES!!! In 2019, I planted radicchio. Turns out... I don't like radicchio -- not even a little! Pulled them out and plan to give away the seeds. In 2020, I planted tromboncino squash. Turns out, this variety is too bland for my tastes. Don't plan to grow that one again! On the other hand, I love the Algonquian, Kabocha, Butternut, and Acorn squash varieties. Never tried collards. Growing "Yellow Cabbage Collards" for the first time this year. Agreed... you never know until you try! Best wishes from Kate in Olympia, WA

Such a wise woman. Thank you for sharing your love of gardening.

love the sun shining in. u got my juices flowing to get going on my seed starts. Gotta hold off though, too cold up here. Maybe mid March I'll start when we're about 8 weeks from planting in the ground by the 3rd week of May. Love the videos, Chad in zone 5b up here in Ontario.

@Emeraldwitch30

3 жыл бұрын

Your dog is beautiful. I'm zone b5 too but in michigan I do have a few things going that take forever under the lights. Like onion and eggplant and celery(this is new for me. Cross your fingers lol) Plus a few little trays of microgreens just to keep me from buying expensive green veg from the store

@HiddenSpringFarm

3 жыл бұрын

@@Emeraldwitch30 thnx, sounds like you have a good plan. everythings gonna get pricey this year too, good to grow some of your own. I'm building a massive veg garden this spring for the first time, we'll see how it goes. Have a good one, Chad.

I love your channel I am so inspired. I love your nubian goats! I am two nubiams this March. I am so grateful for you channel.

Woohoo!!! Just taking a break from seed starting and was watching old videos of yours !

@Holly_at_gypsyhollergardens

3 жыл бұрын

😆... As for the way a garden is planted, my husband is a very "lets plant in block form , my way can be best described as, controlled chaos lol 🍃🌿🌱😁... Loved the video ! Happy birthday Ben!

I use my garden to make memories. My kids helping to plant and harvest. Them grabbing a quick snack when they were out playing and did not think I was watching. My grand children planting their first plants and then harvesting and eating what they have grown.or planting flowers and watching them as they grow and bloom and the honey bees pollinating. It has been a great teaching tool. My garden is an area full of memories.

Your book is my favorite gardening book ever, and I’m OLD!

I got your book today it's BEAUTIFULLY done!! 💗💐💗💐💗💐

@RootsandRefugeFarm

3 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy it!

@emptynestgardens9057

3 жыл бұрын

@@RootsandRefugeFarm I'm so happy for you Jess! It's going to be right by my side as I begin my first full season of gardening.

Toby is the spitting image of Jeremiah.

What a joy to watch your children grow up in such a beautiful atmosphere. We have the farm now we’re praying the children to raise in it. I love the Roots & Refuge community. All your prayers would be greatly appreciated ❤️❤️❤️

"Create a place that is beautiful to be in and enjoyable." Love this. :)

Happy Birthday Ben and many more with laughter, play, happiness, and love. Love watching you growing up sweet boy. Jess, Love watching your channel.

Always a pleasure to get out of work and check in on roots and refuge!

I'm watching this and your about to sign off and a notification comes in your items from Walmart has been delivered. Sorry i dropped my phone ran to the door. Happy dance 💃my book is here.

Happy Birthday Ben!! It is always a joy to see your enthusiasm for gardening in the videos. Hope you enjoy your special day!!

Always happy to get a notification on these videos 🙂

Happy birthday to Ben! I hope he has a great one as he is so precious!

Hi Jessica, glad to see youu back in the Garden.....God bless

Your book just arrived. Can’t wait to read it. Beautiful!

Happy birthday Ben!!! Good to be planting again!!!

Gardening vicariously through you. I still have 4 feet of snow.

Happiest of birthdays to you lil man! I love watching your garden and your family grow through this channel! God bless!

Happy Birthday Ben Have a Great Day. Can't wait to see your Garden Grow. God Bless and Peace Be With You All

Such sweet memories.💕

I'm watching video on tv where I cant comment. This is a favorite.so I'm watching on phone too.thank you for the motivation we all need

I am trying French breakfast radishes for the first time this year! So thrilled to hear you love them.

Happy Birthday Ben!!! I hope you have the best day ever!

Happy Birthday, Ben. I hope you have a great day, full of many blessings.

Im so excited about being back in the garden! I know I'm a southern girl at heart.

Happy birthday Lil man!! Getting so grown up!! Love his beautiful smile, looks just like his daddy!!

You are super adorable in this video! I can feel how excited you are for the garden to come & all the lessons that tag along! Thank you for being you

Happy happy birthday Ben. Have a fun filled day!

Happy 6th birthday, Benjamin! You are growing up so fast!

I'm so happy you're back in the garden. People feel like they know your family, and you are definently happier when you garden. Praying you have a great season as we pray for ours.♥️

Happy birthday Ben!!! So exciting! Jess, can't wait to have our gardens lush and beautiful!

Your bees will LOVE LOVE bolted kale, cabbage, and especially broccoli until your other flowers bloom. They go crazy for it

I enjoy your videos! Thanks for being so real all around.

Got your book on order! Can't wait!

You guys are such an inspiration!!

Happy Birthday Ben hope your day is full of fun. 🎉🎉🎈Love the excitement about the garden

It’s so wonderful to hear you talk about your garden they way you do. I love gardening a lot of people don’t understand how come I get excited when the seeds come up. You do I can tell. Thank you for making videos I love them. Diane from Washington.

Your videos are so inspiring, thank you 🙏 And, happy birthday Benjamin 🎂

This gives me peace. Tfs

I’m in love with your brown overalls that you are wearing when you’re showing your seeds in your seed starting room. Where did you get them?

Happy Birthday 🎂 Ben , growing up so fast !

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LITTLE CUTIE PIE🎂🎉😀

Love wind chimes! Thank you Jess! 🥳🥳HAPPY EARLY BIRTHDAY BEN!!🥳🥳💖

Happy birthday Ben !! So sweet

You are such a inspiration. You and your family deserve all the blessings that are attending for you. Im so happy I get to witness them as they unfold. There are some people you know are intended for greatness and for sure you are your family are ment for that.

Happy Happy Birthday Sweet Benjamin!

Happy Birthday Ben! Hope you have a great weekend! 🎂🍦

Happy birthday Ben!! Have an awesome day!! 🎂🎁🎈

Happy Belated Birthday Benjamin! 🎂

I just love your chats of information in the garden ❤️ Thank you xx

I love your stories

Hello Benjamin! Have a wonderful Birthday! Love watching your videos! You are so inspiring! I am so excited your book is supposed to arrive tomorrow! I can't wait! 😃 Thank you for all you do!

I just love your garden philosophy if those are the right words to describe it. That's part of why I come here. I feel more mentally prepared to tackle my gardening goals and issues after listening to you talk about your garden. You fill me up with good garden energy. And I love it!

You're a great garden teacher. I harvested my first beautiful cabbage today. I am in love with growing food, herbs, and flowers. What a gift.

Happy birthday Ben🎉🥳 I've always loved the wind chimes out on the porch. Something so soothing just out relaxing and the wind chimes playing a lullaby in the wind

Happy birthday Benjamin🥳!! You're growing up so fast! I hear you, I really do, but it gives my confidence a boost when I've done something and you post a video doing the same thing. I'm in zone 8a, so when I see that you've started your seeds or are sowing this and that, and I just did it that day or a few days prior, it's like a virtual pat on the back. Jess is doing the same thing, therefore, all is well in the garden😁🌱.

Happy and Blessed Birthday Benjamin!!! It is so fun to see you little man!!! This has really been encouraging!!!

We still have snow on the ground in Chicago but it's warming up and I can't wait!

Happy Birthday🎂🎈, Sweet Ben. Hope you have a great day. Thanks for the video Jess. Your book came on Tuesday, it's awesome. 🙏

Awww Happy Birthday!!!! Cutie pie! I love seeing Bear in your videos also! GREAT video!

Garden time is back! So exciting