Jess, when you were talking about the little 4ft beds and you said "the bed you are sitting in right now..." I actually teared up. I have never watched anyone who made me feel so welcome and treated viewers like we were right there with you. At this very stressful time in my life, as I am caregiver to my 3 eldest siblings who need different levels of help, I am so grateful to you and your family for including us in your journey. THANK YOU!!

@judyfishershasky255

3 жыл бұрын

I have felt the same.

@TheEmbrio

3 жыл бұрын

Lots of love your way. Caregivers really are beautiful people.

@stephanier1336

3 жыл бұрын

I felt the same way.

@mcspankie2010

3 жыл бұрын

This channel has brought peace in to my life during this crazy time in our world. Our garden last year kept the whole family sane and Jess was a huge part of our success with it

@Nan-NawfromFL

3 жыл бұрын

Bless your heart. She does make us feel as though we are right there with her. You are carrying quite a load dear.. I will be praying for you. your 79 yr old grandma from FL

I dont come to your channel for the live chats, i come for the videos and the knowledge you impart.

@sheilajaroniewski1297

3 жыл бұрын

You hit the nail on the head!

@erin2535

3 жыл бұрын

I love both 🤣🤣🤣 but I think it's such a wise decision to drop the live videos over the busy season. Well done!

@Tulip879

3 жыл бұрын

I dont watch the live chats either!!!

@LadyDewinter

3 жыл бұрын

@@Tulip879 They get too cluttered up...I prefer the videos where it feels like they are talking to you alone.

A tip, as you are about to start over at a new property. Propagate all your roses and maybe the pear tree and pot up a bit of that thime. Maybe even the runners from the raspberries and blackberries. Saves time and money when moving. 🙂

@TheEmbrio

3 жыл бұрын

For sure !

One year I had a whole patch of volunteer watermelon in front of my porch. Turns out that is where the grandkids liked to sit and spit their seeds while eating watermelon. 😂

@debinbc

3 жыл бұрын

Lol

@jannafolsom1069

3 жыл бұрын

I can hardly wait for a story similar to this. 🥰

@melodychristy448

3 жыл бұрын

We have had some a few years in the spot beside the picnic table at work :) It makes for a great late summer snack for the whole plant to get together!

@paintedgardenfarm8704

3 жыл бұрын

That's so funny...and awesome!

@GameNerdMom

3 жыл бұрын

My watermelon plant produced 1 watermelon and it was the best melon i had ever tasted, i saved those seeds and we will have melons this year and more than 1, im determined

“The earth doesn’t like to be naked” love 💕

@vitaR86

3 жыл бұрын

That definitely needs to be a shirt.

@messybunonabudget8773

3 жыл бұрын

@@vitaR86 I was just coming to the comments to say this!

"you can never have enough thyme" sounds like a shirt saying.

@bluegirl777

3 жыл бұрын

Or a sticker! 😉

I wonder if whoever is buying this place is a youtuber so we can keep up with these gardens we are so emotionally invested in 😍

@laurenschafer617

3 жыл бұрын

I bet whispering willow buys it😁

@Bethany_Sue

3 жыл бұрын

@@laurenschafer617 same! 💗

@michellepoundstone5481

3 жыл бұрын

I would love to buy this property! Looking to move at the end of the year and hoping for something just like this!!

@kimberlybontrager3436

3 жыл бұрын

Cosmos are happy flowers

This video brings me so much joy. Because of your family and the post on this channel I was given the courage to build my inherited family land to its former glory. Watching you through all of it we now have chickens, 3 goats, and an abundance of garden space for the family to gather in and teach their children the life our generation got the privilege to experience. My grand father, great grandfather, and 2nd great grand father harvested off our 30+ acre land until covid hit and my grand parents were no longer able to tend to it. Now my husband and I have taken on the responsibility to regrow this into a place of gathering for our family and friends just as you have through your videos. Thank you so much for what you do.

@diannamc367

3 жыл бұрын

I love that!💖

I don't think anyone else gives the details of gardening how and why as well as you do! I can't thank you enough for this wealth of knowledge. Keep inspiring!

Jess you are one of thee best story tellers I’ve ever come across not only on KZread but in life. Your outlook on things is so genuinely moving and full of passionate that I just appreciate you so much. Your comment on your goat birth video, “put your love on her” just. Resonated with me all weekend. The way you’re so well spoke really moves my heart and I just really wanted to thank you for that. You’re truly a beautiful soul who enriches this world. Best wishes from Pennsylvania 💛🌿

@leighdegenhardt485

3 жыл бұрын

Amen and again I say amen!!!

@michellerose6721

3 жыл бұрын

And from NY... Love the way you can impart a feeling with your words. From God, through you, you feed our souls❤

Oh I needed a good garden tour! I just lost my Mom a week ago today , I really needed someone else's reality for a bit !!! (And inspiration) just watched several devotionals from you , thank you and bless you !

@RootsandRefugeFarm

3 жыл бұрын

Im so sorry for your loss. I'll be praying for comfort to overwhelm you during this time.

@Emberi1828

3 жыл бұрын

I lost my Dad this past week, this year’s garden is going to help me heal. I’m so sorry about your mom *hugs*

@sheilajaroniewski1297

3 жыл бұрын

Prayers for peace for you 🙏❤️🙏

@KeeKeeSoto

3 жыл бұрын

My condolences 🙏🏾

@Holly_at_gypsyhollergardens

3 жыл бұрын

@@KeeKeeSoto thank you❤️🌱🌻

Ohh ur FIRST tour for 2021 .... I am SO HERE FOR ALL OF IT!!!!

You need to make a map of what is in your gardens so the new owner knows!

Jess I’m so proud of you putting your “lives” on hold for awhile. You are so self-aware of your care for the season you are in and for the care and love for your family. 💕💕💕💕💕💕

One year of watching your channel, found you on your first garden tour last spring. What a wonderful year. I have learned so much, been entertained so much, have begun the changes in my life I've been dreaming about, and am so inspired for this coming season with my first ever indoor seeded plants going into greenstalks, pots, and maybe, if my offer is accepted this week, some raised beds in my new urban backyard garden. Thank you.

@Charlie-im9iv

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck with the new house!! Fingers crossed for you

I suffer from seasonal depression also. It is brutal to someone who loves nature!! You inspire me Jessica, to get up off my A§§ and get to starting the seeds germination. You are in a whole growing season ahead of me in your location, so when you say your doing something , I have a week to do the same. Blessings to everyone!!

@shevwheels

3 жыл бұрын

I grow seeds and indoor tomatoes in winter from at least* January solely for the sake of seasonal depression which usually hits me in late February through to April.

I love your mission to inspire people to garden, I’ve been watching your videos for a few years now and I found your channel at a very low point in my life, I was suffering from severe postpartum depression and I just hated everything about myself, I knew I wanted to grow a garden and didn’t know where to start, your videos helped inspire me to find myself again, my garden means everything to me and I love myself again, thank you for everything you do to inspire people it truly has helped more people then you know

@archaprice3372

3 жыл бұрын

Caila, such a beautiful sentiment!

@Lyndsay-jh2um

3 жыл бұрын

Caila, the first step is realizing you are suffering, the next is getting in the garden...best remedy of all 💖

@Caila91.

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you both, gardening helped me pull out of it and I try to inspire my friends and family to garden as well, it is truly a life saver

@ameliakat9982

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you made it out of the dark times 🌿🌟

@Caila91.

3 жыл бұрын

@@ameliakat9982 thank you so much 😊

I have coffee in hand sitting with my seed babes right there with you! I'm in fairbanks alaska and have had you walking with me threw the last year of life and growing a sustainable life. So thank you for sharing all you are and do! You are So full of heart and life♡♡♡

The live chats are not as important to me as your videos/tours/education. Love it!

Yay garden tours are back that means the growing season is officially STARTING!

Good decision to stop Sunday Q&A ! 😉 Enjoy your time ❤️

Thank you, Jess, for taking me along on your mosey through your garden. I loved it. I always took a garden walk with my mother every time I returned home to visit her. Such precious times they were. She and I were the only ones in a large extended family who developed a real passion for gardening. The others never understood how we could spend hours examining and discussing every living thing out there. But when you love something, you just need to share it. My mother died young - over 32 years ago now. Since her passing it's been hit and miss finding people to share deeply with about our gardens. That's why I do so much appreciate your chats from the garden. Even though I can't be there in person, it's the next best thing. Your passion definitely comes through. And it touches my heart. Blessings to you.

I literally screamed when i saw this on my notifications. I love your tours Jess! I binge watch the old ones over and over in the winter!

Since no lives be sure to include Sweet Miahs humor and those children! I will miss your lives since I am a new widow and I look forward to those lives but I totally understand! Having so many more daylight hours you can have so much to share. Happy spring and summer to all of us!

@deniseallee2802

3 жыл бұрын

Prayers

@bethgaither1214

3 жыл бұрын

Oh, bless your heart❤ Unfortunately I know what you're going through. You will get through this, never over it. Get up every day and put one foot in front of the other, stay busy, keep your friends close and watch positive upbeat channels like this one. I'll keep you in my prayers. ❤

@deidralewandowski2659

3 жыл бұрын

Teresa, I am sorry for your loss. I too will keep you in my prayers

@takishasage-freebeautyzone

3 жыл бұрын

I'm praying for you 🧡.

@ameliakat9982

3 жыл бұрын

Sending comfort and peace🌿💖

Jess, your teaching about growing a gardener, totally includes allowing rest, rejuvenation Sunday evenings during you and your family's transition. All good.

Jess you have inspired me so much! My husband and I just bought our first home with a little over half an acre. And even though there's still lots to be done on the house, I'm so excited to get raised beds on our property. Thank you for being the wonderful, amazing person you are. You have brought the wonder and inspiration that I've needed for a long time back into my life. Also, I cried reading your book. I feel so much joy getting to watch you every week. You don't know me at all, but you make me so proud!

As much fun as the lives are, the daily videos and garden tours are what I love best! They help motivate me to get out of my dark apartment and back to a garden.Thanks for all you do!

I have a variegated thyme in a container with a rosemary and my cat loves sleeping in it so I shout at him and when I feel bad for shouting at him I sing " oh my darling oh ma darlin' o- ma - dar-lin' - Lemon Thyme! " (btw lemon scented cats should be a thing - I recommend it)

@lazyhomesteader

3 жыл бұрын

Oh no that is going to be in my head forever now!!! 😂

@cindyscheepsma7966

3 жыл бұрын

I put plastic forks in my containers....so the cats will stay out

Your cottage garden and big garden are such magical spaces. Whoever buys your property when you move is real lucky! May they find a wonderful life to raise their children in

@shirleycourtney1138

3 жыл бұрын

I've been praying one of your family members can get your farm. That way you can visit freely!

I got so excited when this notification popped up on my phone! I had to run and tell my husband who just looked at me like "ok.... 😳" 😂😂😂

@darleneclark6098

3 жыл бұрын

Me every time 😂

Yes, garden tours are my favorite! That’s how I found your channel!

If you want flowers that will never go away in the cottage garden, plant lunaria or money plants. They look pretty as dried flowers( once they go to seed) too

Bee balm...Is what that minty plant might be in the perennial garden =)

@kimothyspatch

3 жыл бұрын

I thought the same. Or possibly catnip.

@amyg986

3 жыл бұрын

Thought the same, too. Looks like mine.

When you're in your garden that means I can finally start my seedlings. Yes!

Oh boy, Oh boy, Oh boy....first tour of the garden. You help us so much. It's ok regarding the live; I'll sure miss you. YES, rest is important for your family.

@olddutchfarms

3 жыл бұрын

You seem like a wonderful person ❤️

Ok now I have the song from the Lorax “let it grow” stuck in my head now lol.

Many thanks for the example of REST!!!! Jesus lives in You

I was blessed to be the official FORAR seed swap organizer, and I want to express a continued THANK YOU!! for this continued privilege! We have over 1000+ members and without you, none of this would be possible. So a HUGE thank you and continued blessings to you and your family!!

i love how bear stays next to you all the time & listens when you are pointing out plants 💕

I think that Sunday garden tours would be a great new tradition during the growing season. 🤗

Good Morning Sweet Jess

Jess, use layers of newspaper or cardboard for your ground cover in your perennial bed, then cover with some mulch. Weeds will be gone.

@debsenritchedrefuge603

3 жыл бұрын

This method works so well!! I have piles of newspaper and Cardboard

@reclypes6296

3 жыл бұрын

Me too. I'll shred them up really small and stick it in with my seedlings. It works well, idk why. 🙃

@southernladywithmanyhats7428

3 жыл бұрын

I use our paper sacks from the chicken feed for this to. They work wonderful.

How Funny... I just took a bite of my morning Banana as you said Banana Plant!! 😁 ❤️

Thank you so much for your generous spirit, willingness to show your more frail moments, ability to express yourself with intelligence and clarity, and so much more.... I feel your love for me, though insignificant, and certainly in no way able to reciprocate. My most cherished memories are those when I was able to enrich another by some act of kindness..I hope with these videos and faithful attention to your Journaling, you will always have at the ready, self encouragement. If you think of that word.....you will be providing for yourself and others, courage to face what may come with grace and dignity. I love you, young lady, for who you are now and am delighted to share in your travels through your garden.

Excited to see your 1st garden tour of 2021! I love volunteers too! They remind me that God is in control and he’s blessing me again and again with volunteers!

Yay!!! Daily content is a winner for me. Cosmos is a joyous plant, I don't think there is an upper limit wherever a smile is created 😊🌱

Dont stress about your banana trees.. They need some heat..Theywill beck.. Cant wait to start planting with you this year.. My husband and I watched you everyday and had the most beautiful small raised beds ever. Unfortunately hecomittedsyicide last june so harvest time was bitter sweet. Planting is to this year but I'm so glad your still here teaching me how to grow my own food. Thanks guys

@RootsandRefugeFarm

3 жыл бұрын

I’m so sorry for your loss ♥️

Thank you for "inspiring me to fall in love with my own garden"! I love to garden, even though it's physically very hard for me! I'm so grateful that I found KZread gardeners & homesteaders that share my passion or are even more passionate about it than I am!

I love that now, every rogue cosmos that sprouts up will remind you of your passed friend. That will be very sweet!

Wanted to tell you how happy I am y’all are stepping back on Sunday and resting with the family! I know you need it during this crazy time of rising up to meet God in your life. May God bless you and I’ll keep you in praying for y’all

Hi Ms. Jessica, When you were talking about the garden being bitter sweet, I really thought you were going to say, " I really want to have like a last hurrah, I really want this garden this year to SING." God bless your family.

I don’t blame you for pausing on the Sunday Lives.. Gosh Jess, you normally have to run in from the garden, or they’re running right through dinner time..lol I feel like the Vlogs are plenty! Your Vlogs are so amazing, and you literally bring us into your lives there, as well as letting us be apart of your beautiful gardens.:) I say, good for you and Miah. And thank you for all that you already do to go above and beyond for us! You’re the best! Big xxxhugsxxx & God Bless, 🙏🏼 from, Sunny 🌞 South Dakota!! 🌼🍀🌷👍

The raspberries have two types. One type completely dies every year and new shoots come up with fruiting canes. The other type has fruiting canes on last year’s growth. Check your videos for varieties. They may be just fine.

I would love ❤ a "weekly recap" video instead of a Sunday night live. You and your family answering 3-4 questions out of each video. I always have questions & see plenty asking the same questions. I would so look forward to a recap. Happy gardening!

@RootsandRefugeFarm

3 жыл бұрын

Great idea!!

Whoever takes over that property when Roots and Refuge moves on to the new home is going to be very happy and so so blessed with all of the established gardens.

Thankyou for the tour video today! Got the news about new regulations making it so I can no longer sell baked goods at my local farmers markets, a major loss for me. Although I had been disconnected from gardening for a bit there and maybe this is a door opening saying gardening is what I should be doing right now, I’ve completely re fallen in love with the garden and your videos only further my love for it!

Now cosmos will forever make me think of sweet Mark ❤️ thank you for that story. I miss his bright self so so much.

Had to watch again , God bless you all & Ive been Placing big orders from so many Seed companies , also just watched another video of yours , about using all kinds of items to make trellis's . Im 56 yrs old & my Husband is 58 . What GREAT INFORMATIVE CONTENT you always give us . God bless you Jess , I listen all the time , i just dont comment that often , but today as Im trying to recover from that BUG , an have pneumonia now with oxygen , I wanted to tell you Thank you for all you teach millions of People, Growing Our own Food & having a homestead is my life & now teaching our Younger Granddaughters kelsie age 9 & Cailyn age 8 . They love Helping Noni * pawpaw ....and watching you . Mrs Josette Tharp Montgomery County , Texas 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Yay to you all for taking care of YOU! You'll be missed on Sunday nights I'm sure...and in the end...everyone will benefit! With gratitude...

Your garden tours are some of my favorite videos of yours. They make me jealous and inspired all at once! 🌱 🧑‍🌾

I was so excited to see Garden Tour. These are my favorite types of gardening videos. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your garden. It inspires me so much. I love volunteers. I didn't think I would experience that because I do mostly containers, but I got a few this year. it is very exciting to find volunteer babies. 👍😀🌻🌱🌼😎🌷😍

I love how you approach the land as a steward, not an owner. It’s such a mental shift that makes you a caretaker for the future of the land you’re on rather than controlling it and molding it based on the ‘now’ needs. The future owners of your property have blessings reaching out to them into their future that started the moment you and sweet Miah acquired your property. I hope that’s what your long term vision teaches people, to become caretakers with an eye to the big picture

Had to pause video to say I love volunteers as you say because I live in a mobile home community, and in the spring I have these different pop up volunteers all over! They add life and beauty to my yard and I thank God for them! I love to see things grow, I get excited to see new growth of all kinds, especially in people! Thank you for your videos I really love them!

I’m going to miss the Sunday night live, but I’m glad you are making more videos to watch throughout the week. And you are right, down time never hurts anybody, enjoy your Sunday nights with you family and God bless you. 😊

Ohhh how I wish I had found my calling 29 years ago - working on a blog for later in life gardening!!! Thank you Jess for your constant support 😊💕

My first ever indeterminate tomatoes germinated today 😁😁 I can’t wait to see how they grow

That thyme is huge! I love it so much.

@10:46 looks like bee balm or monarda.

Hallelujah! My favorite videos! 😍🙌🏻

While I was studying abroad, I gained some friends from the western US. When me and my two fellow Ohioans said we could smell or feel the rain coming, they looked at us so funny. And we were like, “What, you can’t smell the rain?! It’s in the air!” Haha The ending reminded me of that. 😂☺️😘

Jess, I completely understand, that you need family time. I bless that time. Girl those live Q&A on Sunday nights mean so much to people. The interaction we have with y'll and each other is beautiful. I am going to miss it so much. WE NEED more Miah face time then plz. I LOVE LOVE LOVE YOUR DAILY VLOGS SWEET LADY. I sure did enjoy the coffee in hand garden tour today. Very encouraging. Thnx for sharing your journey with us. I BLESS YOU, YOU ARE PRECIOUS TO ME.

That herb at 10:47 looks like bee balm. It is excellent with tea, especially if you use the flowers. I would not get rid of it. At least put it in a container.

@michellerose6721

3 жыл бұрын

I knew I recognized it! I think it IS bee balm!

@lazyhomesteader

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah monarda fistulosa maybe? The pollinators (bees especially) looooove it!

@ajanisgreat

3 жыл бұрын

I thought I was cat nip by the shape of the leaves. I planted it ONCE 6 years ago not fully understanding that it was a beacon of every neighborhood puss😂 and now every year I find at least 5 super healthy plants. Any chance bee balm and cat nip are related? Square stem etc?

@awhitney1051

3 жыл бұрын

@@ajanisgreat yep they are both in the mint family

Love my volunteers - cosmos, calendula, dill, cilantro - such a gift and a reminder that nature doesn't need us to keep going. Many years ago I did let too much dill grow and it overwhelmed some of my other plants, so now I do try to be practical about how many volunteers to let grow. One of the delightful aspects of this is all of the volunteer petunias in my greenhouse - we bring in the hanging baskets in the fall and the seeds end up in the bed below. Such a delight in the depth of winter to have flowers in the greenhouse with no effort on my part at all. Have a solar battery greenhouse with minimal heating from a very small electric radiator when it get really cold here in the foothills of Colorado.

You make my days better, Jess. Thank you for paying it forward with your wisdom and experience!

I too would love to see the world as a bunch of gardeners. I can’t think of anything better for the soul, other than having pets. Xx

Praying for you Jess and Miah, on the journey to your next dream come true. In this season of change, may the good Lord bless and protect the family of Roots and Refuge. 🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️

Be blessed! Thank you for your joy and excitement Jess! 🤗💜🤗

Everyone needs a break. Especially with all ur goats & bottle babies 👶. Ha ha. ❤️

Your family is precious, and that needs time to rest and enjoy one another! Do things at your own comfortable pace!

I love your phrase..."...grow something lovely."

I have mug envy! 😍

@DM-kt8rd

3 жыл бұрын

Purple shamrocks are probably Oxalis

@catherinecuffe9

3 жыл бұрын

Me too,the mug is so pretty

Everything I've learned about growing I learned from you Jess. I love my garden but not sure how much longer the good Lord will give me. I'm old and have a hard time walking and breathing. But, I love my garden so much. Thank so much.

I love it when you say I bless you, because yes you do.

Yay!!! First tour of the season!!

I’m so sad y’all are moving. When you said this would be yalls last year, I teared up. I have learned so much from this garden. In the same breath, I’m so excited to watch y’all rebuild and can’t wait to see what God does with that next space.

I just pictured a whole scenario... Dundudduuunnnn! (

I love that you are putting in more perennials even though you are moving on to a new property. It's a beautiful testament to your heart❤ Bless y'all!!

My local greenhouse always reminds people when planting perennials to remember Sleep, Creep, Leap. They settle in the first year, focus on roots the second year, then show growth the third year. If the clematis is still smallish on the second year, wait a little longer.

You are my "one month from now" compass in the spring... And you always help keep me sane when I'm freaking out that I'm behind... Lol Thank you for being a comfort to my insanity! 😆

Today (Sunday, March 28) is the LAST day on this run of merch pre-orders! Pre-orders will reopen in a month or so with new designs! www.b-unlimited.com/collections/roots-and-refuge

@tamraloudermilk7540

3 жыл бұрын

The chest width measurements of the shirts... is that measured across the front? My chest measures 36 inches around, measured under the breasts. What size should I order?

@brulebreaker2000

3 жыл бұрын

Got one! ♥️

Come back Artie, we're waiting for you!

YAY!! First lovely garden tour of 2021!! THIS warms my heart!! Sad about no lives - they have a character of their own, but totally understand, you guys have a LOT on your plate!! We love you and want what’s best for YOU! You continue to provide us with LOTS of content - we appreciate it! Cheers to all of our gardening learning experiences this year - the good, bad, beautiful and possibly ugly. :)

I love that you are planting more perineals that will bless whoever purchases this land from you guys. Love your heart and love for the garden.

I truly appreciate your devotion to your family, your garden and animals, and this channel. I have a strong desire to have my own property and build a homestead. I get ver excited when you post a video. As I watch this channel, my desire for chickens and goats has become strong. Thank you.

BEST part of summer are your garden tours!

Back with the tours! Time to snuggle right in! I love the coziness you bring to gardening.

Last year I planted 1 yellow pear tomato. Now this year I have about 30 volunteers in the walkways of the garden. I'm just letting them grow if they are not in the way. The kids love them.

Im so excited to see this season's garden. However I'm more excited to see what you do with your next property. I'm sure it will be truly beautiful and inspiring.

LOVE the tours! It’s bittersweet that you’re leaving it but what a gift for the next family to add their touch. In the past when we did a move, I was grateful to be able to leave it so much better with the love I had poured into it. And the memories you’ve created for and with your babes is so great!! Maybe you already planned but wanted to mention- my parents took pictures of their entire garden and yard the last year before they moved so the new owners could see where everything was and what had grown. They’re yard was lovely and the new owners enjoyed it being passed on to them with love and care. Blessings to you and yours, love from California 💕

Yay! Thank you for this wonderful first garden tour of the season. It's amazing how much you pack into that space. Please show the cosmos when they are blooming. I can't wait to see them. They are some of my most favorite flowers, and the bees love them, too. (That's a bumble bee on a cosmos in my profile picture.) :-)