I am 71 years old, yet i plant perennials and trees...fully knowing it will be other people who will reap the benefits. The last place i lived, for 38 years, i left behind amazing perennial gardens and arboretum-quality trees. I also left three trees braided together in the woods behind the house. I like the thought of someone else enjoying those things

@nikab.8434

3 жыл бұрын

That's truly beautiful 🤗

@tiffanywilliams194

3 жыл бұрын

"The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit." ― Nelson Henderson.

@Saturdays.Script

3 жыл бұрын

@@tiffanywilliams194 yes💓💓💓

@samsohn

3 жыл бұрын

Love this.

@gabriellekelly3462

3 жыл бұрын

This is amazing 👏.

A farmer told me: “Anybody can tell you how many seeds are in an apple. Only God can tell you how many apples are in a seed.”

@amybanas7792

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this. I love it.

@celeste_2083

3 жыл бұрын

Or my four year old questions about how many leaves does it take to fabricate an apple 😍

@gdsgrl4468

3 жыл бұрын

I love this quote so much!

I grew up very poor. We lived in many many rental houses before I grew up and married. My mom planted at every home. My daddy built decks and playhouses etc. My mom said we beautified the world we left. We deep cleaned every filthy house and yard of those rentals when we moved in, but also when we moved out. I didn’t understand why as a child but my mom explained that she didn’t want anyone else to have to clean our dirty. Your desire to leave your farm better for the next owners reminds me of my mother’s character. It speaks highly of you. You will see all the reasons behind that when you find your forever home.👩‍🌾🥦🥒🥕❤️

@AB-ol5uz

3 жыл бұрын

your mother and father were/are beautiful examples of stewardship. What a tremendous example to set for their children and what seed they sowed into the future of their family's future homes. Being poor doesn't have to equal a lack of self-respect and lack of respect for one's home, however modest it may be. Thank you for sharing.

@apiecemaker1163

3 жыл бұрын

@@AB-ol5uz Thank you for your kind words.

@ANoteToSelf

3 жыл бұрын

This made me tear up. My parents are a lot like this and there were times where we were homeless growing up. It’s true beauty and love that possesses people to give selflessly-expecting nothing in return.

@apiecemaker1163

3 жыл бұрын

@@ANoteToSelf Thank you for your reply. Yes, my parents were beautiful people. I want to leave the world a better place also or at least my little corner of it.👩‍🌾❤️

@kayeyeager8006

3 жыл бұрын

You just describe my Mother to a T! And, thank you for that.💞💞💞

As a Pagan, I appreciate how you share your religious beliefs while not shoving it at your viewers. Not everyone is religious, not everyone is Christian. When you say 'God' I mentally plug my own beliefs into what you're saying & the message is still strong & important. We may drive different cars, and drive down different roads, but we are all still traveling.

I didn't know you were religious when I first started watching you. I am not religious. I believe that all people matter, all feelings are valid, you should leave people and places better than when you found them, and you should always help where you can. I am not Christian. But, I have even watched a couple of your devotionals, because I think you have a lot of good stuff to say. I think selfish, self-righteous people make being a Christian seem like a bad thing, but you seem to live your life in a Christ-like way, and I admire that. You radiate positivity and kindness.

@acornhomestead3575

3 жыл бұрын

Well said! I'm also not a religious person, but I love this family, channel, children, goats, hens, pigs-and Sweet Miah's dramatics❤️😂😂. I do try to be a good person, neighbour, community minded, help those who need or want help and jess's unconditional love makes me feel warm and happy. I like to spread that too.

@rebeccalovestinyhumans4261

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, she is reflecting a light that draws you in♥️

@SmallSeeds

3 жыл бұрын

Best comment on here! I absolutely agree.

@irenesilva744

3 жыл бұрын

You read my mind. Perfectly.

@markdraeger4721

3 жыл бұрын

She is such an incredible woman!!! Miah is an extremely lucky man!!!!

"If you need people to agree with you in order to see value in them, you don't love people, you love yourself." - this needs to be on a t-shirt. Or a plaque. Such important words for our time.

@Daughter_of_the_MostHigh

3 жыл бұрын

That was so deep profound and true and I’ve never though of it that way very eye opening! ❤️

@palecompass3598

3 жыл бұрын

I love this, too. Funny thing is, even this statement could be seen as political nowadays.

@lonnievancura9702

3 жыл бұрын

I suppose that's true, Pale Compass, but it at least applies equally to both sides. (As any true principle would)

@Braedenfish

3 жыл бұрын

I think it's beautiful.

@vtmielfgirl

3 жыл бұрын

Such a profound statement, and one worth reflecting on.

I'm an Arab and a Muslim and I love you! I got goosebumps all over my body when you spoke about God, our role on this earth and love. My faith calls for the exact same thing! I believe we all come from the same source and will go back to the very same source and how we do in between is all that matters.

@Valchrist1313

3 жыл бұрын

As is described in Book 52 of the Sahih al-Bukhari in the Hadith. Everyone should understand the things written in that book.

@HerMajesty1

3 жыл бұрын

Very well stated. 🙏

@kina7128

3 жыл бұрын

Such a profound statement! As a Christian, who tries hard every day to live a Christ-like life, I couldn't have said it better... Thank you.

The woman who owned our home 5 years ago could no longer climb the stairs ....and knew she would soon move. She decided to plant 3 trees 🌳....one for each 5yrs she lived here. (15yrs) They looked like sticks, my sister-in- law recommended pulling them out as they looked so poor and pathetic in our 1 acre front yard. They are large enough now for a ten year old to climb and be in a little glorious danger! It's as if she planted them for kids she knew she would never know.....and that makes me teary everytime my Godson ascends to the Heavens, one branch at a time. Bless you and your open mind and giving heart.

Martin Luther said: ”Even if I knew that the world would end tomorrow, I would still plant my apple tree today”, and I think that is a healthy way to grow our gardens and live our lives.

@Cemommster

3 жыл бұрын

This Lutheran never heard this before. I love it! Thanks for sharing.

"I'm just a regular person" Jess, you are far beyond a regular person...you are truly an exceptional person. Thank You for all you do.

@markdraeger4721

3 жыл бұрын

Very exceptional!!! Very kind person!!!!

@jenniferespinosa3996

3 жыл бұрын

She is! The best!

@1catmac

3 жыл бұрын

Seriously. You all saved me! I would not have survived this lockdown without!

@karstachura

3 жыл бұрын

Totes agree! Wilder still prevails in everything you do! You're my sunshine somedays when I'm feeling lazy, I watch you nd I'm inspired to be better!

@sarahmcqueen2319

3 жыл бұрын

This whole family is exceptional

Whoever buys her farm will inherit so many baker creek volunteer seedlings for years :D

@veronicavatter6436

3 жыл бұрын

Lol, so true

I didn't plan on crying after watching a gardening video. Your heart for your farm, for people, and for God's creation is so overwhelmingly beautiful and inspiring. Thank you for your transparency, and thank you for inviting all of us to the table. You are planting seeds that will nourish people for generations and have a ripple effect throughout families, communities, and nations.

We live in an old homestead. In the spring we have thousands of daffodils. The gentleman who started planting these died in 1945 and I think it is wonderful that his planting is enjoyed every year still. There is no better legacy. I am pleased I came across your vlog. 💞

@masuganut2082

3 жыл бұрын

Your comment made me cry. Happy tears of course. It’s just such a sweet thought ❤️

@journeyoflovelight

3 жыл бұрын

Oh..my Goodness.. How beautiful of a gift.. every year. He left a legacy. What better that a flower to be remembered by. Thank you for sharing. Im going to put that in my homestead wish list ..lol Have a good day.

@pegpeg3939

3 жыл бұрын

nicely said.. love that idea

The Native Americans believe that what you do effects the next SEVEN generations. What you are doing has great value!

@primalemerge224

3 жыл бұрын

7 generations in the past and 7 generations in the future

@joytotheworld2100

3 жыл бұрын

Marilyn New thank you so much for this. That is my goal,but I want to effect much more. I love what you said.

I love that statement. "You can preach a better word with your life, than your lips." You are living it. Thank you.

I’ve never heard of you, never seen your videos before, and I don’t know why the KZread algorithm recommended you to me...but I love your heart and your vulnerability and boldness of faith, so now I’m here to stay!

@sg2037

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Anna Andrews. Super Sweet of you to say. :)

@dennistaft7868

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome, you will not be sorry you stopped by. I did a little over a year ago and have not left.

@elizabethwallace7029

3 жыл бұрын

Ditto🥰I ended up here at the very same way. I am a true fan now. I really enjoyed her gardening videos before but her sharing her heart has a my Spirit stirring.

@ma2janael

3 жыл бұрын

She's the BEST!

@Peacefulrelaxvideos

3 жыл бұрын

Aww You will love her videos welcome on the channel😊 glad algorithms recommend her to you

“ This garden, Wears my love loudly.” Such a beautiful phrase

“If you need people to agree with you to see value in them, you don’t love people, you love yourself.” Thank you for this!

@journeyoflovelight

3 жыл бұрын

Right... I thought.. Wait let me back up and wright that down. Have a good day.

@augustagootee6254

3 жыл бұрын

Amen so agreed

@pamelahilderbrand1869

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@nicholeh423

3 жыл бұрын

@@journeyoflovelight Me too!

@adnamabaan4401

3 жыл бұрын

I love this quote soooo much!

There's an old saying "You plant a tomato for yourself, you plant a grape vine for your children, you plant a damson for your grand-children". Some things are not meant for us or for immediate gratification, they are for the benefit of the next generation or custodian. You have put so much positivity, love and knowledge into your garden and I hope the next custodian will feel that and continue to nurture it.

When a person plants an olive tree, it will not fruit for 40 years. Sometimes God has a plan that we cannot understand, but He guides us when we listen.Trust in the Lord, and go where He sends you.

@amyj4438

3 жыл бұрын

And Live for 100's if not more! 😄

@verarodrigues315

2 жыл бұрын

I live in Portugal and we have tones of olive trees, they're very common because we are prolific Olive oil producers and consumers. Olive trees can live for thousands of years. Not far from where i live there's an 2800 year old olive tree.

Jess that statement, (paraphrased from memory) "If you need people to agree with you to value them, you don't love people; you love yourself" was so profound! Thank you for that!

@kwall1464

3 жыл бұрын

Amen!

@michellmanchack7085

3 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@cks5631

3 жыл бұрын

Yesss!

@jeffbee6090

3 жыл бұрын

--so true!

@sanguinelynx

3 жыл бұрын

Best statement!

The thought of you leaving this land is sad for many of us. However, the thought of watching Miah build a house and you starting a brand new garden from scratch is about the most thrilling thing I could wish for right now. Thank you for taking us along on your journey through life and believe me, you are inspiring us by showing not just speaking.

@ConnyChimby

3 жыл бұрын

Can't agree more. :) I felt so much love from this video.. It's leaving me in awe

@212acres3

3 жыл бұрын

This is very true!

THANK YOU for sticking to garden content, Jess! It's very frustrating to have no break from the news when absolutely everyone on the internet feels the need to share their opinion. Your channel continues to be a peaceful escape from the stress and craziness of life for the rest of us. Thank you!!!

@debbiejohnston8920

3 жыл бұрын

I wish I could like this comment 30 more times ❤

"If you need people to agree with you in order to see value in them, then you don’t love people, you love yourself." Amen, sister.

I've been practicing paganism for well over a decade. Let me just say, your channel has encouraged me to re-examine my relationship with the Christian God and reconnect. I think you are doing exactly what you're meant to be doing. I feel a lot of positive spiritual energy when I watch your channel even when you're just showing a compost pile or chasing chickens.

@ABCD-si7px

3 жыл бұрын

You might find it interesting that The Creator wrote the commands in the book of Deuteronomy. He made the things the pagans worship as gods. JC is against His commands. Consider how a gardener would feel if the visitors all wondered at how the beautiful garden just happened and never acknowledged the love, time and dedication of the gardener or even denied they existed. If you are an Israelite waking from exile, return!

@jeffbee6090

3 жыл бұрын

I love your honesty! isn't it interesting how SOFTLY she injects god into her videos.... I'm so glad they have never become a "jesus videos".... blessed travels on your path--- (wherever they lead you)

@jackm4714

3 жыл бұрын

I hope your path directs you to self assurance in whomever you choose to be!

@ravenslittlectgarden7003

3 жыл бұрын

Blessed be

@dreyno64

3 жыл бұрын

It’s a shame you haven’t tripped over Christians of Jess’ caliber. If you had, you may not have practiced paganism for over a decade...One the other hand: you may have tripped over me! All I can do I strive to be the hands and feet of Jesus like Jess. I think it’s great that you’re re-examining. Love and peace!

As a pagan, I appreciate your words and actions. You show such love and kindness for everyone. Just wanted to say thank you. I'm getting anxious to start my 3 year of gardening!!

@RootsandRefugeFarm

3 жыл бұрын

Year 3! Would you ever have imagined how much you could learn in 3 short years?! Thank you for your kindness ♥️

@maygosch6587

3 жыл бұрын

I don't think if I had a lifetime i could learn everything I could about gardening. But I think that's what makes it so exciting.

We recently sold a place that "wears my love loudly!" and whew it was HARD. All those trees and plants and flowers and labor we put in...I LOVED IT. We had cleaned so much garbage off that land and made the home safe and beautiful. Thanks for saying all this!

For what it matters one little garden in Sourh America is growing and bringing joy to my family because you inspired me. Thank you for sharing your dreams.

@jamjar5716

3 жыл бұрын

Nelida, that is amazing! Jessica seems to inspire many people. Good luck to you and your family!💕

@rantifusa

3 жыл бұрын

@@jamjar5716 Absolutely, many growing grardeners around the world! Thank you!

I liked that when you went in the greenhouse, held the door and said, "Hey! You coming?" I was like, "Yeah!" And then you said, "Bear!" And I was like 😧

@RootsandRefugeFarm

3 жыл бұрын

Its ok Aine, you can come too ☺

3 жыл бұрын

@@RootsandRefugeFarm 💜❤️💚

@kimmurphy6864

3 жыл бұрын

Me too 💕

@madamgardener

3 жыл бұрын

@@RootsandRefugeFarm thank you Jess for including us too!

@brandyengdal2117

3 жыл бұрын

Mee too!🤣

Helicopter seed moms, represent! I spend an alarming amount of time sitting in front of my freshly-sown seeds.

@RootsandRefugeFarm

3 жыл бұрын

Haha I am certainly that.

@ber748

3 жыл бұрын

Omg there is a name for us! Lol

@liltbennet

3 жыл бұрын

Same!! That's why I love the gardening community. The things we connect over is heartfelt truths.

@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123

3 жыл бұрын

Oh and the giddy feeling you get when you see the soil raised......and then something popping through ......oh I can’t wait !!!!

Think I'll make a sign for my garden that says, "This garden wears my love Loud!" Good idea for a T-shirt.

@litaknowes7294

3 жыл бұрын

Yes jess good one. Wears my love LOUD

@susancedar1776

3 жыл бұрын

I love this idea!

@kayeyeager8006

3 жыл бұрын

The T shirt press has been waiting for this beautiful idea.

@donnablue5348

3 жыл бұрын

I'd buy that shirt!

@kayeyeager8006

3 жыл бұрын

@@donnablue5348 I will let you know when they are ready for order!

I’m a defunct catholic, agnostic, who dreamed of having a huge vegetable garden when I was living in my crappy metro Boston apartments. You’ve helped me take that dream and make it a reality. We’re still eating from the things we grew this summer (year 1). Your soul speaks volumes, you don’t need to preach, you live a way that is truly admirable and inspirational. (Some of your earlier devotionals touched my heart) sending you so much love and thanks from the bottom of my heart! My daughter knows that real food comes dirty ;)

@carmenc4926

3 жыл бұрын

Also I don’t know if it’s because of you or what, but I’ve been more bold about investing in and beautifying my tiny (700sqft) house and 1/16 acre property. Since I stopped thinking “well we’re not living here forever” we’ve enjoyed it more, it’s shown love back onto us in return. Perennial foundation garden, a vegetable garden and a fruit tree or two. We may not get cherries from our trees but the next owners will.

@carmenc4926

3 жыл бұрын

I also dream of building our next house.... maybe not with my own hands like Miah, but I understand that pull too. Excited to tag along on your new journey. ❤️

@trevormerivale6882

3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your achievement, I hope one day I get there too, but you should be very proud of yourself for making your dream a reality no matter where you took inspiration from you still done that yourself! Yeah Jess and Miah do have a way of making you really really want this lifestyle, they are both such beautiful people!

@BRUtahn

3 жыл бұрын

Haha I've never heard the phrase "defunct" Catholic before. I like it!

@claires9100

3 жыл бұрын

@@BRUtahn ha. Me too. I used to like being Catholic as a cultural identity, then tried other religions. It all just sloughed off as I clued into their common fantasies. Now happy Atheist with a big garden. Learned so much from this channel.

...."this property wears my love loudly"....thats the most incredible thing ive ever heard. Blessings on your next step!!💖💖💖

@martivani

3 жыл бұрын

I've played back this quote 3 times already! You are right - incredible!

"Who else comes out later that day to check on seedlings?" PREACH!!! #gardenersunite

@winkieandleah

3 жыл бұрын

Me though 🤣

@iilish

3 жыл бұрын

Hahahah ME! I love seedling watching!

I am an atheist, but I'm following this channel cause we clearly share the same love for the earth & soil, no matter whomever or whatever made it for us. I really hope that the ones who takes over your property after you understands what a true gift it is. I am really looking forward to see where life takes you next and I hope we will be able you follow you on this journey for a really long time. You are such a great inspiration for me! Love, from a really cold Sweden. :)

@claires9100

3 жыл бұрын

I am atheist too. Have been following this channel for more than a year. I started a big garden from much of what I learned here. These are good and joyful people who love people and the earth as you and I do. In the end that is our shared humanity. Love to you my godless friend!

@Shyshytown78

3 жыл бұрын

As atheists do you question why/how the earth is perfectly designed for human habitation?

@claires9100

3 жыл бұрын

@@Shyshytown78 No. I marvel at how we, and all life forms have evolved to fit into our environment. Beautiful and fascinating.

@Shyshytown78

3 жыл бұрын

@@claires9100 I cannot wrap my head around evolution. Everything seems to be by design. Thank you for your reply ♥️

@claires9100

3 жыл бұрын

@@Shyshytown78 thank you for your sincere and gentle inquiry. Yes. Evolution can be seen in a sped up version by the way we have selected wild animals for certain traits and bred them to suit our needs say, for milk production needs, or cute dogs companions. That's all. Myself I can't get my head around thinking that we humans are somehow special. Lol! That's my view. :) We can agree that the important thing is to appreciate and take care of each other and the world!♡

Who starts seeds and checks them for growth later that day? I do! I sowed flower and herb seeds Sunday, five cells each of sixteen different things. Monday three things (gomphrena, early bird zinnias and Mexican sunflowers) were already coming up! Today, nine more were germinating! So we're not crazy for checking! Seeds can surprise us. They WANT to grow!

You and I are very different. Ee live in different countries, living very different lives, with different beliefs. But despite the differences, I can feel your love. For gardening, for food, for life, for people. And I wanted to give you some love back - please knoeq that your work transcends differences and time. You are a grower - you seed love and good intentions, and you will always have abundance of those coming back at you, just like that one seed of a tomato becoming multiple tomato sandwiches...

@sss358

3 жыл бұрын

Cathrina, what a lovely tribute to the kind of person Jess is and how effectively she shares herself with the world!❤️ I agree whole heartedly 🤗!

“If you need people to agree with you in order to see value in them then you don’t love people you love yourself, and I don’t want to be the kind of person that just loves themself.” -Jess And that right there is why you are an incredible person and why I love your channel. Your channel is amazing but it’s you and your family that keeps me watching.

@Joy2Life333

3 жыл бұрын

My new favorite saying. If you put it on a sweatshirt, I would wear it proudly!

@1Mayflwr

3 жыл бұрын

Jess that kind of philosophy can help bring our country back together. I hope you don’t mind that I’m sharing that and quoting you. ❤️

Honestly the thought about being able to start my garden in a few weeks is a real light at the end of this lockdown tunnel. Here in Germany we’re on a hard lockdown and it’s been rough.. can’t wait to get back outside!

@jennyg3396

3 жыл бұрын

Hang in there ❤️❤️ Sending love

@kayeyeager8006

3 жыл бұрын

I have a daughter from Hamburg that has been telling us about the restrictions and makes me worry. But, she did the most beautiful thing possible. Here boyfriend of 5 years and herself decided to get to know her country like she has never known. Explore places, foods, ways to still enjoy life, (live renting a camper van and camp on the beach, social distancing at its best),history and people she never thought of. It truly grounds me with incredible pride. Just because she can't travel (she has a major wonder lust) she found another way to do it. Hope this helps just a tiny bit. I send you love, light and hugs!

I think it is so cool how those chickens know exactly what momma is doing! It is awesome that your fur baby is helping. Years ago I was planting potatoes and my dog kept digging up 1 potato and burying where he wanted it. We fought over this about 8 times. I finally let him do it. The next year that was where I planted potatoes because it did great.

Sister may I say, a Proverbs 31 woman wasn't seen as such a high worth in Gods eyes because she beat people over the head with the truth, she was seen above rubies because she accepted Gods design, she worked really hard and she gave wholeheartedly, to her family. 💜💙💚💛🧡 Keep going, darling.

@jeffbee6090

3 жыл бұрын

--such a good comment! love it! some of us aren't religious... but appreciate her "blessing" at the end of every video without the preaching!

@wandastevens3183

3 жыл бұрын

@@jeffbee6090 We all need to hear more preaching,hallelujah in Jesus' name...!!!

@jeffbee6090

3 жыл бұрын

@@wandastevens3183 hahahaha:) sounds like I'm back in church:)

“because I’ve seen how possible, impossible things are!” On a day when I needed this reminder, thank you Jess for being a faithful vessel.

@beautygrowshope

3 жыл бұрын

So inspiring - I love you pulled this quote out!

Your new house will have a story. It will have YOUR story. ❤️ I’m excited for your new venture! Here for it!

"A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in." I think this applies to any property, garden, homestead, or perennial garden. Can't wait to see what you do at your next home.

"If you need people to agree with you and your beliefs, you don't love people, you love yourself." MIC DROP 🧨🔥

3 жыл бұрын

ABSOLUTELY👍

@amyfrench8678

3 жыл бұрын

So many powerful moments in this video and that one topped it for me too.

I found your channel this year because I started gardening but stayed because I think you and your family are good people and pretty fantastic. The first video I saw and heard "I bless you" completely touched my heart. Much love from a non religious Canadian middle aged married Mom of one.

The ultimate act of caring is fostering something that you will see zero rewards from, knowing it will benefit someone else ❤️

This is a truly inspirational and beautiful vlog. Thank you so much for sharing - and for being so brave in wearing your heart on your sleeve like this - it means so much and is so appreciated. I wish you the very best in your new venture. It will be a real joy to watch it evolve! :-)

@RootsandRefugeFarm

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@al4377

3 жыл бұрын

Her love, their love is so beautiful & all I wabt to do is hug em. I cant but spread the love!! Thats what I hope to do.

YES! Modeling a healthy, loving family is SO important in today’s world. We get so caught up in our daily lives with arguing right or wrong that we forget to live what we preach. 🙌

My husband and I recently starting going to church and were baptized last month. Our church does small groups and I feel called to start a small group based around gardening. I am working on learning more so that I can feel ready. Thank you for inspiring me to get motivated to make it happen.

@TheLittlerockmusic

3 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful idea!

I'm a Christian too, and I appreciate sooo much that nothing on your channel is political or about current events. We have enough of that everywhere else. Thank you for your obedience to God to make your channel peaceful and a refuge. God bless you and your family!

Thank you Jess I needed this reminder. I purchased my house about 7 years ago. I never intended for this to be our forever home as it’s only an over sized corner lot in town. I want a large property, but we have an acre and a half outside of town we purchased about the same time we bought the house. My wife is finally ready to build and move out there. Since we moved into this house I started building a small food forest and several raised beds. I knew when I started that some of the trees would never bear for me, but I planted them anyway knowing they would bear for someone. I have also been looked at strangely for this view. I haven’t restarted my gardens because I plan on moving, and didn’t want to spend the effort and money for compost just to leave it behind. Then I saw this video. It reminded me that it’s okay to leave it for someone else. The blessings follow even when the work starts over. Thank you again for reminding me of my own goals, and it’s okay to be a little crazy.

@wandastevens3183

3 жыл бұрын

It's not crazy...its caring about people and all humanity...God bless you with such a wonderful heart...

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeramiah 29:11. Look forward with gratitude.

I'm perfectly okay with you NOT being a politics channel! 😂❤️🤗😁

@edit-racha

3 жыл бұрын

Me too!!

@lonnievancura9702

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 True! It's where we go to escape!

@sharoncorrea7594

3 жыл бұрын

Yes

@pandorahunter

3 жыл бұрын

Yes please don't change

@nalanihamby3710

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed! I am SO burned out. So so very burned out. A break is absolutely needed.

Even things that are impossible are entirely possible with God.

Love how the chickens follow you as you plant the onions

What a great tshirt idea!! “Find your way back to the garden”

@journeyoflovelight

3 жыл бұрын

YES!!!

Bear tickles me so much. I loved the shot of him sitting behind Jess. I could hear him thinking. "Who does she talk to?" Looking around. "Yup. Gotta keep an eye on her". Looks around again. 🤭

God sent me to this video. You planted a seed of peace in my heart. Thank you 🪴

When we sold the house in upstate NY and prepared to move across country, it was Fall. I planted so many spring bulbs and bare root hostas that wouldn’t show up until the Spring (when we wouldn’t be here). No idea why that was so important to do that.

@bbass1987

3 жыл бұрын

Your way of living, your family, your quiet modeling of your Christian values, have brought me back to my faith after a decade or more of being agnostic. Thank you, Jess. This place has been a refuge for a great many people.

@melissasullivan1370

3 жыл бұрын

Because you were planting hope. ❤️

@maleidi

3 жыл бұрын

@@melissasullivan1370 ❤️

Whoever gets the farm after you will be truly blessed. A piece of you will always live on there

"Spring can come, my dirt's here!" Hurry spring, hurry!

I planted a vegetable garden knowing well that we were moving before we could harvest any of it. I did it for the new owner in hopes that she would fall in love with gardening. My husband typed a list of everything that was growing in the garden and left it for her. We will never know if the new owner loved it or not but I hope she does.

Thank you for giving me a seat at your table. It's been fun and educational following you and your family on your journey. I also believe in being a good steward of the land. No matter how small that plot may be, there's always room to grow some food.

“Because I’ve seen how possible impossible things are...”. Yes, and oh how true! We all need to step out and be brave! What a good quote! God blesses us!

I cannot put into words how much it means to me to have this channel as a refuge. I’ve had to disconnect from other social media for a bit. I’m overwhelmed. Thank you.

@wandastevens3183

3 жыл бұрын

Amen...I have to do the same too...talks with my Lord and Jess's garden are my refuge...

Love that statement...”Wears my love loudly!”...and shouldn’t everything we touch, everything that will bear our legacy, “wear our love loudly?”

The way back to the garden ... love that!

You’re making me cry. “Wears my love loudly” is such a beautiful statement.

@katiedonovan7901

3 жыл бұрын

Literally crying! That pulled my heart strings! ♡♡♡

@BrandeHarris

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah. I’m working on writing that one down. Bcz everything that is good needs to wear my love loudly. So I’m working on that.

@chrisdahl864

3 жыл бұрын

That needs to be on a t-shirt!! Just imagine the impact if we all did that!!!

I laughed at myself checking on my 🌱 seedlings about 3 times a day 😄

I still remember how excited you were about the Jacob's sheep. How intense you are to share in other people's roots and journeys. I am sure God will send someone to purchase your farm who needs the head start your hard work has provided, who does not yet possess the rich knowledge of the soil and garden. Perhaps you could put together (in all your spare time) a short set of some of the tapes to help introduce what is readily there and maybe the kids could help draw a map. Perennials, specialty areas. Maybe the viewers could even help with copies of videos they think would especially be helpful so you don't have to go back and review. The Lord Bless you and keep you, make His face to shine upon you and give you PEACE. And make your next home an even greater REFUGE.

Your channel is amazing. I love gardening and in this Covid world, you bring peace. God is amazing and your light shines.

Isaiah 65:21 "They will build houses and dwell in them; they will plant vineyards and eat their fruit."

Absolutely love what you said about not commenting on current events. 💗 Thank you for being so intentional with your platform!

@vj563

3 жыл бұрын

Me too! I'm so thankful that she doesn't. It's definitely a refuge for sure. A place to forget the world for a little while. ♥

"You don't love people, you love yourself" That's very wise

Oh my gosh this video made me cry hard, you are such a beautiful soul and I agree it’s important to be good stewards of the earth and all who inhabit it💛

Wow, the statement that "if you need people to agree with you to see value in them", then you love yourself and not others!" This was so good, Jessica. If everyone in our nation would understand this, then the violence would and division would end. I am a conservative and a Christian as well, but we can't devalue people and think that it isn't dangerous. Keep up your beautiful work

Oh my sweet sister in Christ, I wish I could hug you...thank you for being so raw in this..❤️❤️❤️❤️ ~ Bridget

You Saying " LOVE LOUDLY" is an awesome saying that shows your huge heart and I LOVE it.

“I want this place to wear my love loudly” ugh. Had me in tears woman! I just left a beautiful garden that I grew from seeds for 4 years, so this hits me hard. I miss greeting the perennials every spring. “ Hey there echinacea, glad to see you made it!” One thing I didn’t do that I wish I would have done, is take some perennials with me. They were my friends and I just abandoned them... So take some garden with you Jess. Bless you and your new journey!

@gathercreatelivewithleslie8340

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I agree. Before we decided to sell, I potted up a lot of my perennials. The plants are so expensive, even do cuttings the year or so before and start smaller plants to take. I had a trailer full, lol. My husband wasn't thrilled, but I was! I could start a new garden immediately and it felt like home.

How can something be so sad, yet so exciting and hopeful and happy at the same time?

If you are moving and possibly living in a rv while you build.... shipping containers. You can store your stuff then sell them later for about what you paid. Mouse proof, weather proof and you have no time limits.

@CollettiThreads

3 жыл бұрын

just assuming this is your plan with the rv and great peace of land....that is what we r geting ready to do also. It is the most freeing and alive feeling ever. So excited for the next book to start!

@robynshrubb6115

3 жыл бұрын

@@CollettiThreads just so you know...you won’t sell them later. 😉

This LITERALLY had me in tears. This. This is why I do this crazy homesteading thing. I'm so glad that there's others out there with similar ideals. I was seriously worried I was just goofy or something lol

@lionsoulhomestead

3 жыл бұрын

Well said!😊

You're a wonderful farmer, gardener, mother, wife, but when you shine the brightest is when you talk about your love of the Lord and what God means to you. It's beautiful. May God bless and keep you on your next journey.

Girl, you took me to church! I was convicted, encourage and reminded. A kindred soul... I'm so connected to God when I'm in the garden and because of that connected to ALL of His creation. Thank you! Beautiful.

Well, i’m an atheist and love the world too. Ps i’ve left all appartments, gardens, etc, in better repair and left perenials and trees behind. I often give surplus and cuttings: Give more than you take. Believe nature provides and and reduce your own needs. It’s freeing !

@claires9100

3 жыл бұрын

Love to you fellow Atheist. Continue in your kindness and genrosity.

@lishkaklein9330

3 жыл бұрын

another atheist here who loves kind and generous people regardless of religion or none

Thank you for all your gardening tips and also for your heart and wisdom that you share here. I love what you said about loving people and that you want the land to wear your love. So inspiring.

I've been away from the Christian faith for a while but I can't deny I feel the spirit when you talk Jess as well as when Daniel speaks and plays. You all are doing great things. Those words don't do justice to it.

@ABCD-si7px

3 жыл бұрын

Please read Deuteronomy. The commands are from His hands.

The ripple affect is real. I see it just here locally how many people got gardens started just because they saw a small post I did years ago. I can't wait to see where you guys end up :) It's funny we left our brand new homestead we built and moved to this old piece of crap farm. We love it though. Your great Jess keep doing you.

We all have more in common than we have differences when you take politics out of the equation.

Thanks for sharing your wonderful intentions and your awe at the ripple effect. Everything we do has a ripple effect and also when we are tired and exhausted, we can simply rest, and be held up.

What a beautiful, kindred soul you are. Many blessings to you and your family...

"It's so important to share your seeds." What a beautifully profound statement❤️

An animal communicater said that we are suffering from separation anxiety from being apart from nature. This is so true. My body aches for nature. Asians call it forest bathing. I go out to my garden and immediately feel better. The woods "RESTORETH my soul". This is where I feel most connected to my Father. Love and hugs to everyone here. 💞

@ABCD-si7px

3 жыл бұрын

The Creator wrote His commands in Deuteronomy. He calls us to care for His Creation.

You have a beautiful heart. You will leave that home to someone who needs it and will love it, while you and your family will move on to make a new place wonderful! No time, effort, or love wasted! May God bless you in your new adventure!

You were there to prepare the land for someone else! You are awesome!

I had never grown food with any real intention before, then I began watching your videos this year. Then the pandemic happened and I used your instructions like a step-by-step guide. I now have something so special that feed my family of five and many others who found themselves in need because of you and your family. Thank you for helping me to find the garden that had always been there, waiting for me to see it. I call my garden God's garden because He has blessed it and because He meets me there. Thank you.

@journeyoflovelight

3 жыл бұрын

This is so beautiful... Thank you for sharing. Have a good day.

@wandastevens3183

3 жыл бұрын

God bless you to keep it going...❤

When you cast out your kindness you harvest successful dreams.Your guidance has brought many people through these ugly times.

@1catmac

3 жыл бұрын

Amen!!

I made haymakers punch last May when I was breaking ground on my first ever garden last year. After watching your videos all winter I felt like I could only fail if I didn’t try. Last September I made haymakers punch again. With my sorghum I grew from seed and cooked down into molasses and my vinegar I made with foraged wild apples. (Among many other great accomplishments) You gave me the courage to be that accomplished in 1 year. Thank you from zone 3. Food Forrest this year.❤️🙏

Your hair is so shiny! Beautiful✨✨✨