Jess!! Would you ever be willing to do a video on what you guys eat in a week? Like, even if it’s the same meal over and over or leftovers, l feel like I need to see what it looks like to really eat what is coming out of my garden.

@laneyjackson7880

2 жыл бұрын

I'd love to see that, to. I've always been really curious what the daily meals and such look like for the Sowards family.

@DanielleM-yr4di

2 жыл бұрын

Great idea! I’d love to see that too. In the meantime, Acre Homestead does a lot of garden to table videos.

@Rosaprep247

2 жыл бұрын

I would be very interested in seeing that too!!

@royaldame6492

2 жыл бұрын

I would LOVE to see that!

@cortneykonopasek2023

2 жыл бұрын

Samantha, this would be interesting. Great thought!

Every time Jess indulges in more seeds, I somehow feel justified in doing the same.

@tracyguillemette6255

2 жыл бұрын

husband: Didn't you just buy seeds?! me: Well Jess is buying seeds and they are on sale!!! Plus I'm growing more food for YOU

@Sonderonyt

2 жыл бұрын

@@tracyguillemette6255 Exactly my situation 😂

@mrsparrish10

2 жыл бұрын

Yup

@debmichelleparks3

2 жыл бұрын

Me too, lol! I immediately went on an ordered from the sale. 😆

@Junkinsally

2 жыл бұрын

Same here! I told myself I wasn’t going to buy more this year….. but now I’m thinking I need to order some from Botanical Interest! I ordered from them last summer for fall and the seeds did really well, plus the packaging is beautiful and very informative. Highly recommend the company.

"That is not English and I said it real southern." Got a real good giggle, I'm with you on that. 🤣🤣

My chickens must be watching your channel. They have a better garden going on in their run then I do in my garden. 😂 I just noticed they have about 8 tomato plants, a bunch of corn and a lemon tree growing in there. 😂

@lanalovesjesus6133

2 жыл бұрын

🤣 that's fantastic. Mine have pumpkins growing lol

@pennycricket2294

2 жыл бұрын

😂

@ManufacturedCrises

2 жыл бұрын

We’ve got a pet rabbit and I’ve been tossing his bedding into a compost pile. I’ve got all sorts of stuff growing out of that pile right now I don’t even know what to do with it 😆

@CariMachet

Жыл бұрын

Genius

When you started talking about Rutabaga, my first thought was, "Oh, that's the patch Rabbit wanted Pooh to go through next when Pooh was flying Piglet!" And then you said the only thing you knew about rutabagas was Rabbit from Winnie the Pooh talking about them. :D I feel so understood, lol!

Wheat is easy to grow, It's grass.... 1 acre will supply YOU with enough for your family. Hard wheat is bread flour, soft wheat is pastry and cake. The hard part is threshing it, but I have a design that Miah could easily make that would make it much simpler. I am growing Barley, hard wheat, sorghum and rice for SEED, so I can plant a crop for next year.

@dianelively8582

2 жыл бұрын

Wow! 👍🏼😁

@lynnbetts4332

2 жыл бұрын

I want to try amaranth.

@CheyMarie1622

2 жыл бұрын

@@lynnbetts4332 I grew about 5 amaranth plants last year, they reseeded themselves and now I have an entire patch of amaranth.

@angiejones3350

2 жыл бұрын

Would you be willing to share here? I’d love to grow our own wheat as well.

@HeatherNaturaly

2 жыл бұрын

@@angiejones3350 what do you mean by share? Information? Seeds?

Sharing a tip from a wise very healthy, very elderly lady that I met once. I took her word for it so I haven't researched this. She said always boil your rutabagas and turnips whole with the skin on. You keep more nutrition because the skin boils with them and they absorb nutrition from the water. The reason I love to do it that was is because they are so so much easier to peel after boiling. I can't stand peeling them raw. Then I cube them after I peel them once boiled. 😊

@tommielourogers4327

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a great tip. I hate peeling rutabagas, but I LOVE eating them.

Seed of the month club! That’s what I tell my husband when seed orders come in😉. He caught on quick and now plays along😂

@jksatte

2 жыл бұрын

Your husband is sweet. My sister said I have a problem lol.

@skullykittie9889

2 жыл бұрын

@@jksatte tell her the same thing I tell people. My seed habit isn't a problem as long as long as I make the money to buy them. When I start pawning stuff or bumming money.. then they can talk.

🤣 The cute little thumbnail pose at the end! I love when you add out-takes and little extras like that! I'm about to have my first big garden in Australia and I've loved learning from you. You just have the most amazing way of delivering a ton of information while still being relatable and not overwhelming. I don't know how to thank you for taking the fear out of the garden for me, just.. Thank you.

@scsfulsarahr598

2 жыл бұрын

🥰 exactly, she's why I started gardening 🥰❤️🙏

@robynshope5811

Жыл бұрын

You have kept me gardening since I found u 3 years ago. Much thanks. Blessings.

Total Refuge! I've been so overwhelmed by the things of this world. I just needed a break to dream about seeds and growing stuff. ❤

Jess. You are spoiling us with all these videos everyday x Thank you so much 💜🫑🥬🥒🥦

Raw rudabagas/Swedes cut into strips with hummus or sour cream dip. HEAVEN! Crunchiest things ever!

Hi, Jess. Don’t be surprised if your Walla Walla sweet onions do not build up. They are a “long-day variety - the kind us Northern Growers need. You reside in an area that needs the “short-day” varieties in order to bulb up properly. Hope this helps. Best wishes from Kate in Olympia, WA - 6/16/2022.

@TalkingThreadsMedia

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry for typo - that is “bulb up”, not build up. Kate

Maybe this is just me over imagining things, but I can only imagine that since your brother-in-law and sister-in-law are there that you all are splitting the bounty of the fruits of your gardens. I would love to see his fall approaches if y’all wind up having canning days and such in the kitchen with one another. I have loved watching you grow and knowledge and as a family.🌻💚

Nikki Jabour has a great book on growing year round in cold climates

I wish we had a vlogger like you for Ireland. We are mild but wet wet wet.

Jess, please keep us updated on what you learn about growing wheat on a “homestead scale.” My family (three families all together) is turning raw 60 acres of land into an off-grid homestead. Our pigs have cleared the land for planting our wheat. We plan to grow Eincorn, to grind ourselves, and other hard and soft wheats. Would love to hear what you learn from your connections about growing wheat on a homestead.

"I would like to be a person that weaves baskets out of wheat" 😂😆 I love it. Some days are so difficult, but when I get a few short minutes and turn on roots and refuge and hear things like this! Thanks for the silly, inspiring, happy moments☺️

I love seeds from Botanical Interests. They are a local company here in Colorado. And the illustrations on their packets are beautiful.

I’ve learned so much from watching your channel. It feels weird to offer advice, but maybe, being a warmer winter climate than Arkansas, you can overwinter your peppers if you plant them in pots, or a greenstalk, and keep it in the greenhouse for the winter. I noticed this year that my overwintered peppers have largely outperformed my newer plants.

I ordered from them because of you!! And got my order yesterday, sat on my floor showing my wife every packet and explaining all the info that is on there that you told me about forever ago like the picture of the seedling. We even ordered some of the same things probably a few days apart it's so exciting. I am so lame LMAO 😂

I don't watch anyone else's videos every day, but I definitely wait for your videos because they motivate me so much to just get my stuff in the ground, and I knew about hornworms because of you and saved my tomatoes this season. Thank you Jess!

This was fantastic! Please do this every season. As a first year gardener, it was so helpful to hear you talk through the logic and timing of both purchasing seeds and planting.

A fresh radish sandwich with mayo, salt and pepper is the very best!!!

Jess, thanks for resisting the urge and waiting to share the unboxing with us! You truly have a servant and a teacher's heart! You are awesome!

Great info. For northern people, I live in Wisconsin. I've had patches of parsley and kale thrive through the snow. It wasn't really groeimg anymore but was big enough to harvest through the winter. A few times my perrenial walking onions didn't die back at all in winter after being covered in snow for weeks and it was like 0°F. It's definitely not a sure thing to plant a bunch of stuff expecting a hard freeze, but you might be surprised if you don't pull everything at the end of the season

Your plan for fall starting the artichokes is great, but realize that in order to bear artichokes the following year, the seedlings need to be exposed to temps below 45 degrees, but above freezing. I kept mine in pots outside all winter here in NC, and covered with a frost blanket when temps got too low. I finally had my first artichoke harvest this year!

My favorite of beets is the variety that focuses on the greens. Greens have 50% of daily potassium required per serving. Love, love, love

Usually you remember to add closed captions, which is so helpful and I’m so appreciative of. I just want to respectfully bring attention when they’re missing because it’s hard for the deaf and neuro divergent to follow without them. If there’s a way to turn them on after you’ve uploaded, that would be great and helpful. 💜🙏🏼

@dianeandbrad529

2 жыл бұрын

the captions works fine on this video

@crystalhanson7692

2 жыл бұрын

@@dianeandbrad529 very good. I see it’s working for me now as well, so it must have been fixed. Thank you.

I took advantage of this sale and migardeners and now have tons of seeds for years. my partner was traveling and went to a fundraiser and a seed company donated a pallet of huge boxes of 2021 seeds he brought a huge pillow case size home for me and left his shirts ... so funny. they are burpee or on of those. no one was taking seeds. I feel so thankful. I have enough for my farm and others and thank God for that

Thank you, it was very helpful, now that I finally have a garden it's so cool to start getting into the seasonal habits. The one thing I would love at some point, is a seed saving video. Not just mentioning how you do it, but actual ideas for how you organize and store, and care for seeds. Like classroom style. I saved some from my pots last year, but now I just have baggies, some contents marked, some not, and it feels so out of control. Anyway, as always, grateful for your content, I have learned so much in the last two years that setting up and planting this year has been much easier than expected. I gave my youngest daughter, just home from first year of college, a garden tour (FUN). She loved it and the response was, "wow, I didn't know that it's so much more than just throwing seeds in the ground and weeding". I realized how much I really do know, even though I am still just a beginner backyard homesteader. She hauled a bunch of soil for me yesterday and offered to do some weeding. It was such an extra joy to include her. I learned it all from you. Undying gratitude.

Thanks for waiting for us to open the seed box. =) I found this one very informative as a procrastinatory black thumb container gardener. 🤷🏻‍♀️ 😆

I stopped the video and ordered seeds right away. My success with my greenstalk and containers Have me excited for 2023!!!

Rutabaga mash is reallly nice. That's a traditional Swedish dish. Due to our cold growing season they can be rather strong, so often we do 50/50 with potatoes.

I love their seed packets! I was introduced to their seeds at my local nursery years ago. I have heirloom varieties I am growing that are on their 15th generation. I love their seeds!

Jess, my favourite use for arugula is to make a “smoothie” combined with frozen wild blueberries, juice from 1/2 Meyer lemon and something creamy (Ie yogurt)… I love the peppery bite of the arugula with the mixture of tastes that are creamy, sweet and tart. 💚💙🍋

@RootsandRefugeFarm

2 жыл бұрын

That sounds so delicious! I will try it!

Your video reminded me to go and finish my order in my cart at Botanical Interests. I think one of the most overwhelming things about planting a large garden is the organization and timing of planting ....especially the fall garden. I thought organizing and schooling 10 children took a high level of management but I think managing a productive large garden is in a class of its own🤪

The sale is still going on through June 23rd!! I have $40 of seeds in my cart right now and hovering over the buy button. So happy to see what you got so I can take your advice into account

I live on Cape Cod, MA and rutabagas ( we often call them turnips) are a thanksgiving staple! We have a bunch of rutabaga farms here.

Radishes and cabbage to top a nice red pozole. 🤤 🤤 🤤 😋

I like the thought of weaving baskets too lol I'm like you never know what the future has in store

Potato replacement. Radish Hash…yum!

It’s like a trading card box for the garden!

i so love watching you❤️❤️❤️. even now, you still get excited when seeds come and you want to read all the packs🥰🥰. i absolutely do that and i love that your do as well, , i love the new place, i have been watching you since you started in 2016-2017, and you are still my favorite homesteader and gardener 💯❤️❤️

Haha you said you would die in Minnesota. Girl I lived there for a year and a half that I refer as “the longest 18 months of my life.” Imagine mid April with 2 feet of snow when you are used to daffodils and tulips having been spent by then.

I’m just sick! We’ve had 100+ temps and today was 108 here in north central Oklahoma. This morning I enjoyed time in the garden. I went out this afternoon and everything was fried. I started some seeds this afternoon for my fall garden. I can’t wait for the cooler temps

Absolutely loved this video. Garden chats are my favorite, as a SAHM and new homesteader, you’re the perfect combo of friend and learning that my heart craves during long solo days. Thank you for being our friend Jess 🫂

ONION SEEDS. Jess, I am only a beginner gardener, 3 conservative years in. But all three years success with onions from seeds. I’ve learned that the easiest way is to mass sow (learned from you on tomatoes) in a large container, under grow lights. I personally use two foil roasting pans, the top with drain holes. I can get hundreds of onions in one container. They are very forgiving. This year I also tried them outside in a covered container mid winter in zone 5. They also flourished. I had so many onion starts that I super charged my compost pile with the excess. They pull apart so easy when ready to plug into your soil. Thank you for all you contribute to the gardening community!!

Oooh R crops thoughts 1) Rhubarb- You don’t even need to peel it, if the skin isn’t horribly tough. Cook it with a sweet fruit (strawberries, blueberries, apples, peaches) and onions, and sweet peppers. Serve with pan fried pork chops. Yum! 2) Radishes. I had a white radish fresh from a farmer’s market in the Biergarten in Englischergarten in Munich years ago with bier, bretzelen (soft pretzels the size of a small pizza) and a variety of sausages. The radishes were very mild and as crisp and juicy as any of the popular hybrid apples. I’ve been trying to figure out the variety since then with no luck. Hailstone radishes look right, but were too spicy in my 7b garden.

As someone living in tropical climate, it's interesting to see people in other side of the globe planning their farm.

I just wanted to comment early! Jess you are such an inspiration to me and I appreciate you and the content you share with us ✨💜

@RootsandRefugeFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

@daniellesteortz4733

2 жыл бұрын

@@RootsandRefugeFarm I'm through the moon that I got a response 🥰

@tipsnip7368

2 жыл бұрын

Me too

Shishito peppers blistered with everything bagel seasoning and some truffle aioli is just absolutely the best ❤❤❤

So true on the freeze date. I grew up in Seattle and now live in Charleston SC. Same Zone. Vastly different growing methods!

Whooowee!! I just went from an old 2018 vlog (vertical gardening) to this one. Holy cow, what a massive change!

I got a huge kick out of you wanting to think of yourself as a basket weaver. 😂 I feel ya, I too love learning, and I jump from any and everything. Sometimes I’m super guilty at jumping in over my head but I ❤️ it. Don’t change your so interesting. I don't get to watch your videos as often as I would like to, but I always learn something. Thank you, and your place looks amazing!! 🙏🏻❤️✝️

I live in Central Florida, and I grow "spring" vegetables in the winter. it doesn't get cold enough to kill those here

Awe! Bless you too, Jess! Thanks for waiting and opening seeds with us! I've just ordered from MIgardener and I'm waiting impatiently for them to arrive (and clearly YT recognized that) and this video popped up!

Thanks for waiting for us 😁…. Luv seeds!

I live in a tropical place. Sun and rain all year round. Not that I need the information, but just lovely to watch a seed haul and listen to others experience of gardening. Make me more appreciative of the climate that have been given to me. Tho I lack space, just few squarefeet, the all year round growing season makes up to it.

PARSLEY! I keep a row near garden entrance because all winter I go out , uncover the snow and have FRESH PARSLEY all winter ! So many things grow all winter under a snow. And I leave a few 10+ smaller potatoes or 5+ hills potatoes ,their so much tastier after a frost ! Great informative show. LOL 🕊🥰🦚

I'm in Newfoundland and it can (rarely) get to -20 degrees celsius here. -10 is common and snowfall is very, very high. You can keep plants going through the winter here. Last year I left six kale plants over the winter (with first frost early October and last frost mid-late June) and they all came back this year with no protection. They were under two feet of snow for months. I had a full harvest of kale leaves and flowers (they become a biennial here because of the long cold), it was my first harvest of the season and we had two big buckets of kale. I also overwintered brussels sprouts but they were just a little too wet from being under the snow to recover - they weren't dead, just a mess. I am guessing if I had put row cover on them they would have overwintered and produced full sized sprouts in the spring. This year I'm getting my greenhouse up and I'll be experimenting with keeping lettuces and other leafy greens going inside all winter. I'm guessing they won't do much since there's so little sun for us then, but if they even survive and start making strides again in the spring that would be an incredible thing. It was really awesome and encouraging to harvest so early this year.

@Sanosarah

2 жыл бұрын

Also team RUTABAGA FOREVER. We call them turnip here and they are one of our most important crops, most everyone grows the purple tops.

@botanicalbecca8443

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Minnesota here. We get just as cold as you. Kale, arugula, collards & many herbs (chives, sage, anise hyssop, catnip, red clover) over winter here. My goal is also to have a greenhouse to help extend our season. It's a different deal when you have a shorter growing season. Happy summer!

“I’ve never lived in one of those places.. because I would DIE..” lol I freaking love you. Frost tender flower living in Illinois, pray for meeeeee!

I also like the IDEA of weaving baskets out of wheat that I grew. 🤣

Those of us who eat keto, or low carb, use radishes to replace potatoes in our cooking. They are also really good fried like potatoes, or even cooked in a crock pot with a beef roast and onions. Roasting them is a great idea!! Thank you for sharing.

I took a leap (for me) and planted four year old pumpkin seeds due to the learning I have found on your channel and they germinated well! I am excited for the harvest and glad I didn’t waste them!!!

I went overboard with seeds this year for my patio garden lol but I’ve learned so much from watching videos like this and also reading the seed packets lol

Here in Mn, The weather could be so wishy-washy, it’s hard to tell when to start our garden for whatever season. But I will say, our winter hasn’t been that bad in a long time.

Shogoin, or white turnips are very often sweet enough to eat like an apple. Very good crunch. I salt mine...

(Pam here….)…. Thanks for introducing me to this seed company….just placed a $140 order!! I have the same mindset, buy seeds for things you like, a little extra is potentially a little to share.

Oh Rutabegas ❤ you made my mouth water. I will be seeding mine in 10 days.😊 My family loves them mashed with carrots sour cream and a bit of Dill. yum yum can hardly wait.

Someday thousands of years from now, your trashed seeds will be discovered by archaeologists and they will try to grow things!❤ You legacy will live far beyond expectations 😊

Rhutabaga mashed with carrots, is my go to recipe...

Love ❤️ seeds. Thx for sharing Jesse. From Florida where it’s really hot and humid too ☀️ 🔥

I want to tell people living in cold climates I am in Canada, Ontario to be exact and my HYSSOP lasts through the ENTIRE cold winter here.....I was freaking amazed by that. Still green leaves edable through it. Then exploded back in spring ..... AH MAZE ING!

Gooood afternoon from central Florida! Hope everyone has a great day!

oh my gosh, Jess! With one comment you made today, you solved a long standing problem I have had! Although we live on 1/2 acre, our home is very small and I just don't have anywhere to start seeds indoors. I do the winter sowing method in milk jugs, but that is just not adequate for some of what I want to start. Your comment about starting some plants in your RV turned a light on for me! We have a RV that sits in our drive way and just doesn't get used for what it is intended for....so now, I do have a place to start all my seeds!! Yay! What a simple solution that I would never have thought of! Thank you!!!

Such a great talk with you Jess, I'm in Australia so of course we are the opposite of seasons but a lot of what you're saying just applies to the reverse season for us in Oz. I only have a small Autumn/Winter garden this year due to health problems & the dreadful weather we've had here on the South Coast of Oz, but it's still food. Now you've got me planning my Spring/Summer garden... gotta get my seeds out & decide what we'll be growing! Have a great day.

Oh, the potential of all that life and health just waiting their turn to spring forth!

Red Russian Kale survived the grear freeze 2 weeks of below zero in nebraska with no cover. Also harvested a surprise watermelon one year in dec it was hidden under calabrese broccoli again no cover. some other stuff can be grown with a lil cover.

I really needed this! I helped my dad with a garden growing up but only grew the very basics. I'm 31 years old and learning a tremendous amount from you! Thank you for all you do!

I died laughing at the weaving the blue wheat into a basket 🤣🤣! I have all of these ideas and information that’s cool even if I’m not weaving any baskets ha ha

Rutabaga and carrots mashed together ❤

rutabaga and turnips we grow only for the tops. we cook them down until soft in chicken broth bacon grease garlic powder salt and pepper. it's so funny to me to grow for the root.

Hey Jess, I’m just wondering if you guys are gonna to plant a strawberry patch on the new property? And WOW you’ve guys have done such a nice job on this property!!!

@arlenewallin3769

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Enjoy your time with Emma. You are amazing.

Girl I was just researching for my fal garden!! 💕💕 How timely! God bless!

Thank you for waiting for us.

"Of course, I've never lived in one of those places. Because I would die." 😄

Last year i added the larger leafs of my arugula in with my collards greens when i made it & my husband LOVES it. It gives off a really nutty smell to it & adds another layer of flavor.

Jess'next project, underwater basket weaving. 🤣

I saw someone giving advice from you to hand crafted homestead. I thought it was cool. Now you talk about turning a sows ear into a silk purse well they are definitely giving it a hard go. Karolina and Ozzy are great kids.

Up here in southern Ontario I get one shot at everything except leafy greens, BUT I have a small unheated greenhouse and last year had spinach and lettuce from pots until November. First time I tried it, turned out well, proud of my experiment. Thanks for being so informative and encouraging.

hugs from pam and john keep coming on video we love you friend

New tattoo? Left arm backside- I’ve never noticed that before! 😊

Thanks for the heads up on the seed sale! Fall veggies, herbs, and fall-sown flower seeds now secured! Plus, a couple new tomato and basil varieites to try next year. I was even able to stack a 20% coupon on the sale prices. Got 31 seed packets for just over $40. What a great deal!!

The ending!! Is adorable!!!!!!!! thanks for sharing :^) And yes, Minnesota is a whole other animal. But thank you so much for talking about fall gardens in previous videos. Last year I tried it and had some success. We get so used to thinking about our short season (105 days) that we forget to pay attention to days to maturity. Now I look for short season crops and have found some favorites. Yukon Chief corn is a 55 day crop! Cute tiny ears of sweet corn and enough time to succession plant. Keep up the good work. And yes, I think you should plan a sitting spot in both of the raised bed gardens. As I think about it, your pavillion in your old garden was a silent cast member and I miss it. I look forward to seeing what you do in the new space.

I can't tell you how happy tiny little blades of onion seedlings in the middle of February make me. They're just magical.

Loved your selection! I grew everything you have there. The black radish is super spicy! I am growing artichoke again and also cardoon, they are also perennials. My favorite collard is Georgia, its more tender than the other ones. Green beans I bought a dwarf french from seeds of italy, also a dwarf french velour (purple) from park seeds. These have very compact plant and very productive. I planted rutabaga in the green house and will transplant when weather gets better. I had no idea how it tasted like, got one at the store and roasted with salt, pepper, garlic powder, olive oil and rosemary- heaven! Also growing parsnip for the first time

Lots of seeds! Lots of food! Pretty awesome Jess!🌻

OMG Jess, I love that you mentioned a book I grew up with! How silly am I? 😉I have often referred back to Carrots Love Tomatoes, but honestly have more often referred to it in the late spring to mid-summer when planning the later garden. 😁 We are in the northern third of Georgia, and this is the first time I have heard anyone say what you did about the gardening zones. Thank you so much!

Seed sale! It's stock up time! Ty Jess for the tip. I buy now to donate my extra plants to community gardens so I always buy everything on sale!