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I'm so excited to be starting the 2021 garden season!
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@KenzieWeishaar 3 года назад

Fun fact: The reason why dish soap works to help with soil absorption is due to what's called "saponins". This is what actually makes soap, soapy (hence the name) 😊 saponins help emulsify with the water which in turn helps penetrate the soil's cell membranes. However, if I may, I would recommend using two other options which contain saponins naturally. Aloe or Yucca extract work wonders! Both are natural wetting agents or "surfactant". These both break soil tension and help dispurse nutrients deeper into the root system.

@catlovernat 3 года назад

Just hearing about how grateful you are about the pre-orders and how it's vouching for you to the publisher, brought tears to my eyes. You are incredibly worthy. I'm grateful that you exist in this world

@mymountainlife0707 3 года назад

Wow I can't believe the daffodils are already coming up! I wish I had those short winters!

@natashaguttman8616 3 года назад

I'm so happy to hear that I'm not the only one with tears running down my face. What a beautiful soul and what amazing passion and energy.

@susan-almosta_farm8823 3 года назад

You are my number ONE Jessica Sowards! The one who inspires me the most. The one who made me feel I'm not too old to do all the homesteading things. The one who fills my head with garden knowledge. The one who makes me smile when you smile. The one who makes me cry when you are sad. The one who lets Jesus shine through and I see it! Hear It! Feel it! The one who gives me hope. The one who gives me encouragement. You truly are my number ONE! Blessings to you always!!

@amandabrook5089 3 года назад

Noone is too old! I used to take care of an 80 year old lady who still had a small garden and still was canning and doing what she could and loved.

@slighthouse1 3 года назад

I had a sea of Zinnia outside my home office window this year. Working from home the view brought me so much joy!

@angeliquemcniff3076 3 года назад

Artichokes die back every year. They produce pups, like your banana trees, that grow up the next year. We have had the same placed artichokes for over 15 years. You can move the pups if desired.

@hannahmcmillen7530 3 года назад

Angelique, what zone are you located in? I am in Vermont and found an artichoke variety that might grow here...I'm dying to try them!

@alcogito8287 3 года назад

I was just up to the Pea Patch (our community garden) and saw several artichokes looking just like hers - green, not died back. I am in 8b, Pac NW. We've had some nights below freezing but it doesn't reall feel like winter yet. Today it is 48 degrees and sunny, which is a real pleasure after a lot of rain. Lots of flourishing kale, chard, parsley, some broccoli in my plot. Garlic is pushing up about 2.5 inches through the mulch. It WILL get colder this month though. Maybe we'll get some snow this year. I just hope the plants know what to do.

@verngib9041 3 года назад

I had two artichokes come back last year. I was like who knew!!! I will have to move them this season. Bucket is breaking!!!

@mgrey1602 3 года назад

I'm in zone 5, snowy & icy! I suggest eager gardeners to start some herbs. Several varieties grow slowly. Today I'm starting rosemary, oregano, and pansys. Also starting a few seeds of basil & celery just for kitchen use.

@courtneystrong60 3 года назад

I’m in zone 5 too!! Just ordered all of my seed starting supplies and I’m soo excited to get started 🥳

@AllisonBernard_RI 3 года назад

Good to know. Basil last year from seed was a struggle. But I was able to.give away a lot of plants for Mother's Day which was fun. Time to take the tree down and replace with seed tables 🙂

@Katydidit 3 года назад

@@AllisonBernard_RI basil loves the heat... warm soil for germination. Always best to start w a heat mat or on top of the dryer or refrigerator. Same for eggplant peppers and tomatoes!!

@alexreith4877 3 года назад

Yup, or microgreens! Arugula tolerates cold really well. I've actually had arugula bolt under cover in the winter here in zone 5 because it got too warm.

@mgrey1602 3 года назад

@@alexreith4877 Bolting is annoying, isn't it! Wish I knew someone who would eat microgreens, I'd love to grow them! Thanks for the idea, tho.

@jenniferarcher3323 3 года назад

The wind chimes. Thank you for leaving them in. My grandma loved wind chimes, so hearing you talking with the beautiful wind chimes in the background reminded me of her ♡♡♡

@marymilligan1490 3 года назад

Those wind chimes are a glorious sound.

@Katydidit 3 года назад

I thought so as well... thanks for sharing my thought exactly!

@annmartin1376 3 года назад

I'm thinking of getting some wind chimes and putting them out by my raised bed so I can listen..........they are soothing and evoke good feelings for me

@jacquelinetremblay4166 3 года назад

We have a beardie and he gets a decent amount of greens now that he's an adult, they LOVE micro greens I let our dude help me pick off the extra seedlings on things that are safe for him to eat

@jillwright8196 3 года назад

Id love to listen to,the podcast and I know Im not alone in saying we cannot WAIT to get your book!!! Thank you so very much for all,of your knowledge, advice and most of all inspiration!

@diannamc367 3 года назад

Yes! I'm so excited! I got one of my seed catalogs today so that's a start!

@kentislandred 3 года назад

I just pre-ordered a copy of your book!! I am SO excited to receive it :)

@holly74834 3 года назад

Had this problem last spring. Never could get the soil to absorb water. So grateful I found your channel.❤

@gardenswithgrace 3 года назад

I have had success with adding worm castings and amending with compost to bring more life to my soil and improve water retention. Especially here in Southern California... our soil bakes. It can be terribly frustrating.

@RootsandRefugeFarm 3 года назад

Great tip!

@SpiceyKy 3 года назад

So true. I'm in the IE. Horrible hard dirt without amendments. I add steer manure too.

@allie3367 3 года назад

Southern California here too! How often do you see yourself amending due to soil issues like this? I feel like I’m doing heavy amending 4x a year. My soil just gets so dry out here and starts to pool water even in mid season. On the bright side my last frost date here in January 25th I can get tomatoes in the ground pretty early here :) My boyfriends tomatoes are still going and giving us yummy tomatoes. We had a couple small drops under 32 and he just covered it for the night. We only usually keep one to over winter, and yes it will keep for next year. By then tho it always has a health issue so we pull it so it doesn’t spread.

@SpiceyKy 3 года назад

@@allie3367 I only amend my soil once per season. Start by laying cardboard. The worms LOVE 💘 it! Then add manure (only a dollar something at The Depot). Then get you some compost soil from your LOCAL NURSERY (NOT The Depot). Add some top soil as a filler. And you're good to go. The key is to build new, healthy soil on top of our crappy soil. Then let the worms do the rest.

@reclypes6296 3 года назад

I want to start a worm casting tote for my garden. I'm worried my kids r gunna play in the juice..🤢

@PoliteTeeth 3 года назад

I know nothing about gardening, at all. I have a little indoor green house in my NY apartment and I’m learning so much from you, even for my tiny little space. Plus, your videos are so peaceful and calming. Currently my favorite place on the internet. Thank you so much! 😍❤️💫

@cathyscreationandvlog4224 3 года назад

Zone 5 here and we have tons of snow on the ground right now ,I'm doing some winter sewing where I'm putting some soil in a milk jug and putting seeds in there like a mini greenhouse.

@thornhedge9639 3 года назад

Personally: I'm a fan of your EXPLOSIVE Information bouts! Thanks!

@photisserie 3 года назад

Jessica you make me smile. Your enthusiasm and love for your garden is contagious. Bless you for sharing your many gifts.

@msmoha736 3 года назад

It is so funny, I made one of my resolutions to grow more flowers this year. I am new to gardening, and last year my greatest joy in the garden were my dollar tree zinnias. I had no idea how beautiful they could be. And, I was always surrounded by butterflies. I saved my seeds at the end of the season and plan to have a lot more this year.

@emcloud2536 3 года назад

I gave my mom a tomato seedling over a year ago and it’s still producing tons of food. Here in parts of az you can overwinter plants if you get out there and cover them on the couple nights where it gets near freezing

@amandaforeman703 3 года назад

Amen! Right now I’m ordering seeds but I’m busy making gifts for my brother and his girlfriend who are having a baby!!!! It’s wonderful!

@EhGardenerGuy 3 года назад

The garden may seem bare, but it's filling with next season's promise.

@diannamc367 3 года назад

Beautiful!

@Car-jy8pw 3 года назад

Awwww... I’m not much for mushy stuff but that was pretty good.

3 года назад

I'd find it hard to leave that sitting spot with all the wind chimes. Morning coffee or afternoon tea... great place to just sit and watch the garden, birds, animals, etc. 😊

@kerryschultz7116 3 года назад

The chimes were cool for a couple minutes, and would be wonderful to sit and enjoy, but I found it was so distracting that I couldn’t listen to what Jess was saying. I wanted SO bad to hear what she’s saying :)!! Probably just me. I get distracted way too easily. I figure this is something people either loved or hated. I just couldn’t keep watching cuz I was struggling to hear past the chimes. Lovely but maybe a little too loud for video background noise 🥰! Love you and this show Jess. Just some hopefully friendly constructive feedback - maybe a little distance so we can hear them, but not so loud. Hugs!!

@samanthaw1419 3 года назад

I wanted to cut all the strings! 😂 very stressful.

@apimente1 3 года назад

I found several bins of soil with lids on them tucked away in the shed for 3 years that I had used on my apartment balcony before we moved into a house. I mixed it in a ratio of 2 parts bin soil to 1 part compost. I lightly watered it every other day for a week and that seemed to do the trick for me. I think the primary issue with soil hydrophobia is 2 parts. 1) The water has a tough time penetrating to the dryer parts of the soil and 2) The water runs over the soil faster than the soil can absorb it. Mixing the compost in there really helped to hold onto and redistribute the moister until the bin soil rehydrated. It also helped to rebuild the soil structure.

@debsenritchedrefuge603 3 года назад

So good to see you in Sunshine there!

@lvs6775 3 года назад

I’m so glad I finally decided to watch your channel. You have such a beautiful and wholesome personality. May God continue to bless you and your family.

@thedorkasaur 3 года назад

I've already sown peppers, tomatoes, onions, leeks, brassicas and some beets. Oh and aubergines Luckily I have grow lights and space and they are doing really well. My last frost date is estimate early March so hoping I have lots of nice strong plants to get started early!

@terrielvwl 3 года назад

At first I read aborigines. Eggplant natives

@thedorkasaur 3 года назад

@@scottwhite4645 we don't ever really drop belive 0c here so we're quite mild. Between a 9a/9b but they are inside in the grow room. Thought it worth the expriemnt and if it fails, still time to sow more. I have a few grow lights, my current favourite is the boyzily ones I have.

@Katydidit 3 года назад

I am in zone 8b/9a microclimate situation. I am thinking I need to play a bit of catch up. Have my tomatoes just beginning to sprout. However have not yet started my eggplants, nor peppers. You have challenged me to get growing, and so now I challenge You, Jade, to the single seed challenge! Look it up on youtube... Black Gumbo, Southern Gardening! I have yet to decide my seed... however likely it will be a pepper... my greatest challenge!

@terrielvwl 3 года назад

@@Katydidit I am 8b and last year I planted in mid January and they got too big before I could plant them. March 15 in the last frost date, but we usually go past that up until April 1

@thedorkasaur 3 года назад

@@Katydidit this is a great thing, I just watched the video. Strangely, this is how I grow now. Im a single seed to a single pot kinda of girl as I love to watch and nurture that way. Happy growing!

@katielane318 3 года назад

Thank Jess for the information on dry soil I have been discarding pot soil till now. I love your high tunnel it’s amazing. I thank you for each and everyone of your videos, can’t wait for my hoodie to arrive and your Book!!! I bless you Miah and family I am so excited about 2021 and my summer garden right now. It was your inspiration that got me back into gardening and I thank you for that everyday. Stay safe Jess from Hamilton Australia 🇦🇺💕

@SusanMMorrow 3 года назад

Hi Jess, FYI, I ordered my Bear Creek seeds and found they are back logged! I am in Southern California and I have been experimenting with keeping my garden going through the winter, loving it! Thanks for all your amazing information!

@rjs79g 3 года назад

Loved your story abut your son getting a lizard. The first Garden I ever started was due to a lizard - we had an iguana at my old house, which ate romaine lettuce and the occasional orange or dandelion as a treat. I got so tired of buying romaine at the store that was not good quality, not fresh, and too expensive for what it was. So I looked at the old garden plot which hadn't been used in who knows how many years, and started making rows. I got romaine seed at the local dollar store, along with corn, peas, butternut squash and roma tomatoes. This turned out not only to feed my pet lizard very well, but me as well as I harvested maybe 100 lbs of tomatoes, 40 or so large squash, and countless greens everyday. This garden turned out to be my inspiration and the reason why I continue to garden today. I am hooked!

@ingridskitchengarden 3 года назад

You will get little artichokes growing up around the base. You can split those and replant them and have plenty of artichokes. Every year I give away 5 or more plants every year.

@carolrobb6400 3 года назад

So love your joy about gardening, so glad to know I am not the only one, you are an awesome teacher.!

@debbiemarieC 3 года назад

Zone 5, mountains of Western New Mexico. Right now, I'm gardening vicariously, through you and a daughter in Phoenix. Thank you!

@HeartsAwakening2009 3 года назад

Thank you for thinking of us simple folk!

@bevdixon9615 3 года назад

The soap breaks the surface tension. Blue dawn is best no lemon scent

@lynnstanton7018 3 года назад

How do u do the blue dawn treatment

@fowlerda 3 года назад

I was wondering if anyone was going to discuss the surface tension of water and dish soap breaking it😅

@lynnstanton7018 3 года назад

@@scottwhite4645 1 tsp not tbls

@lynnstanton7018 3 года назад

@@scottwhite4645 ty just makin sure. Im exp this winter and after pulling all plnts out of pots ive just lft them on deck in weather etc

@lynnstanton7018 3 года назад

@@scottwhite4645 made me thk of when livin in GA and had beautiful yard. Got mole crickets used lemon joy only and water at night and it got rid of them right away. They were destroying patches of our yard

@ellenkorus3557 3 года назад

I love your education Jess! I'm so happy I'll be getting your book in less than a month!!!! 😁😁😁🥳

@mdf691 3 года назад

I am so looking forward to the book and the gardening course, thank you so much for your time and energy that you share with us. I also have a love for office supplies and journals. It’s good to know I’m not alone. ❤️

@dirtcheapgarden22 3 года назад

That's a cool trick. Another great trick for reviving soil is to mulch with leaf mold. This takes awhile but is worth the wait.

@hilares-adventures2429 3 года назад

the dish liquid works great, also on the lawn if you feel it isnt taking water as well as it could after a real dry patch, also great to spray on roses for aphids,

@NatalieStAmour-kh3ld 3 года назад

I so enjoy your channel! I am taking early retirement and moving off grid and 62.5 months (not that I’m counting) #iamtotallycounting I will be in a colder climate but I not only get great info from you but you make me giggle 🤭 I am currently am making my Waiting room a classroom by practicing the skills I’ll need. That may be the best seed you have planted for me! Thank you! 💕

@elizabethhunter766 3 года назад

Wow I'm so glad you made this video. I had a bed with soil that just wouldn't take water. I had no idea. Now I can fix it! Thanks Jess! 🤩

@pearlspiers4779 3 года назад

Hello from a fellow gardener (Australia 😊) I look forward to your RU-vid vids. I love your positivity and your love of gardening. Thank you and blessings to you and your family 💕

@pearlspiers4779 3 года назад

Oh I forgot to add... a happy and prosperous new year to you and all you hold dear. Cheers 2021 ⭐️⭐️⭐️

@foggybottomz 3 года назад

I love that you're going to plant the zinnia bed just for your joy :). I am building up the courage to grow what I actually want!

@bonniebell1104 3 года назад

Up here in zone 5 I have a long wait ahead of me before I can start anything. Watching your videos inspires me and scratches that itch for a little while as I am planning.

@meganmackenzie5993 3 года назад

This Zone 4b gardener seconds that notion. 🌱🧊

@bonniebell1104 3 года назад

@@meganmackenzie5993 it's tough but it makes us better gardeners. Lol

@meganmackenzie5993 3 года назад

@@scottwhite4645 I will look into that; thank you. It's definitely safer than grocery store greens that are possibly contaminated. [I miss Romaine, but it's been through too many recalls for me to buy it].

@bonniebell1104 3 года назад

@@scottwhite4645 thanks for the advice. I love this community, everyone is so helpful

@ethomas0080 3 года назад

I'm so glad found your page. Thanking you for making great content. I recently moved to little rock a couple years ago. Which i was super stoked that i found out that you are in the next town over. IT really helps me understand when and when i should not start my new plants. I started my first garden last summer late in the season to get over some of my post partum depression and you have really been helpful in showing how to make a healthy garden. I have been following your video's that go back quite a while which has made me so excited to start prepping for this years garden. I hope you continue to keep making vlogs because they do bring enjoy to a lot of people.

@donna9384 3 года назад

If you want to start something and just can't wait to get something growing. Start your sweet potato slips. They take a while to get going and then having to pinch them off and root them takes another week or so. So its a good time to get those going now. Big hugs.

@Angela152half 3 года назад

My greenhouse is up and my shelves and potting bench are in. I’m excited and my 4 year old granddaughter is excited to get started with planting.

@Texas4x 3 года назад

The dish soap is something I have used before with good success. Caution: Just a few drops (6-8 drops per gallon of water). You are using the soap as a wetting agent (surfactant). Thanks for your great vids!

@a1hindes 3 года назад

Hi, friends. Zone 9b here. Started tomato seeds today!

@Katydidit 3 года назад

I am starting my peppers... 9a

@a1hindes 3 года назад

@@Katydidit Nice! I'm having a go at overwintering my peppers for the first time this year. Fingers crossed!

@northdakota1987 3 года назад

I received my seed order from Baker Creek last week! I am sooooo excited to grow Kajari melons (thanks for the recommendation 😊) Gardening this year will be different as I am almost 12 weeks pregnant and due July 23rd! But.....I am so excited! The thought of having my little one grow up knowing the value of a garden makes me so happy.

@simplysaida 3 года назад

yeah, it gets so hot where I am that I have to start my tomatoes about now, pot them up to larger sizes, move them out as soon as it's warm, and then try to get a harvest BEFORE summer hits. Otherwise the heat either kills it all or I have to water 3 hours a day to keep everything alive all summer so it can produce as soon as the weather cools again. And then hope we don't have a freak early frost before I actually get a harvest. It's a lot of work but we do manage to finally get some tomatoes now that I do things this way. I also use each replanting as a chance to "deep dig" them and get a better root system so it's not a total waste of time :)

@anniethunberg6521 3 года назад

My first time starting seeds indoors! I got a bit worried because I already started mine but I realized my estimated last frost date is Feb 4. My peppers haven't sprouted though.

@Katydidit 3 года назад

Peppers can take 3+ weeks to sprout even w perfect temps. Especially the hotter varieties. Good luck... hold on to the virtue of patience! :)

@anniethunberg6521 3 года назад

@@scottwhite4645 I am in Zone 9. I live southern California.

@jordanstotts4329 3 года назад

"Morning worship " God bless you sister!

@GreenWitchHomestead 3 года назад

... also this is AMAZING. You have a gift for teaching. Our master Gardener teaches can learn from you

@SuperNewmommytobe 3 года назад

If you're itching to grow something try winter sowing. Milk jug,pop bottles, salad containers / any clearish containers.

@katieblanchard3976 3 года назад

I’m in South Louisiana and we are 6 weeks from last frost date. I plan to start my seeds tomorrow. So excited.

@mirandabeaudry7936 3 года назад

Omg Jess! Put your tallest sunflowers in the kids’ garden against the house and the heads might reach up high enough to view if you have some 15’ footers! You can have the best of both worlds!!

@CatholicPearl 3 года назад

omgosh I've needed this video for so heck'n long. I've had this problem since I started my garden 2 years ago and I have no been able to find an answer, let alone information on what actually happening to the soil. THANK YOU!

@nice2355 3 года назад

I'm sure someone else has said this but beardies as babies eat mainly insects but as an adult their diets change to mainly veggies. Not only greens but they love carrots, sweet potato, cucumber, peppers...there are definately things to not give them or things to only give in moderation but they can be little piggies :) Thanks for the videos, I'm learning a lot and was excited to try and share something I know a little of!

@kennythomas1500 3 года назад

This was very helpful for me, especially 'How to Bring Back TOO DRY soil' Recently I had ordered some compost/planting soil. I was surprised with it when it was dumped in my yard. It was so dry that water was literally running off the soil like the soil was plasticky. I tried using it in a pot and water would just float on it. Then I tried mixing it with some regular soil and using it in a raised bed with better results. Will try some light soap water soon.

@raiseofhopegarden271 3 года назад

Zinnias are my favorite flower to grow. I planted them right outside my glass patio door. I could watch butterflies and hummingbirds pollinating them while sitting in my dining room. I planted my garden (hot sauce ingredients 🤣) further down the yard. I had watermelon that took off later in the season. I had a vine that reached 10 feet all the way to the zinnia bed.

@J.N.C. 3 года назад

I didn't know that was what was going on with my soil! That makes sooo much sense! :) I pre-ordered your book for myself and a second for my mom! We are both excited for it! You are definitely worthy! Thank you!

@BrutalPoppySeed 3 года назад

You hit 400k ! I didn’t even realize. I’ve been here with you for a while and am proud of the success you are seeing her on RU-vid and the garden. 💕🌱

@robinsnyder3881 3 года назад

I just got my grandson a bearded dragon. He loves blackberries. I just ordered your book the other day. Can't wait!!

@tiffany02020 3 года назад

Awww exciting about the little beardie. They’re such cute critters, for a lizard. I used to take care of some at this store I worked at and I loved the happy way they basked and enjoyed an occasional spritz. So funny. Super cool beginner lizard. You can train them to walk on a leash! Or sit on ur shoulder! And since they don’t require as strict humidity needs as other lizards they’re easier to care for and take places or on adventures. ❤️

@Jo_mommah 3 года назад

I literally just planted seeds not long ago lol. Got my greenhouse up and can’t wait so I’m experimenting 😻

@Jo_mommah 3 года назад

Winter sowed radish, turnip, beets, calendula, broccoli, kale, spinach cauliflower. Maybe something else aha

@jeanh2288 3 года назад

I have a dog kennel I’m converting. I hope to do that tomorrow.

@mymountainlife0707 3 года назад

Gardening is all about experimenting

@Jo_mommah 3 года назад

@@jeanh2288 you gonna grow something up it? I have a few kennels I might have to break out. Seems these days I just want to plant as many seeds as possible. And prepare as many beds as possible. Bless

@Jo_mommah 3 года назад

@@mymountainlife0707 Got that right! So fascinating to witness creation doing its thing and we get to interact with it :)

@ginagruber1732 3 года назад

I've been doing this exact thing since Dec/Jan... building garden beds and getting them ready and then starting seeds 8-10 weeks before last frost.

@BradfordHomestead 3 года назад

I have a giant picture window facing south. It is perfect for starting seeds! I also just put a shelf in another window to start sweet potato slips!

@desireeuvalle9753 3 года назад

Listening to you speak about gardening soothes my anxiety 😁

@brushandbramblefarm4905 3 года назад

I've never focused much energy into flowers... but after watching your videos time and time again with yours, I will be this year! My goal is also to mimic your rose bush entryway! 🤗

@PatrickPoet 3 года назад

A lot of the microscopic life in the soil have strategies to deal with drying out. They encyst themselves and when moisture is available again magically come back to life. In addition, some of the larger life can do the same thing.

@alisonwilde5789 3 года назад

When you walk into the high tunnel along the back wall the shadow of the tree is beautiful

@harvestenthusiast4519 3 года назад

That's it girl, so awesome! Now you got me all pumped up for my garden, I'm seriously excited 😁! 💖💖💖

@FleetwoodPatch 3 года назад

Great advice Jess. I think we’re all wanting to get out in the garden now. But you’re right, there’s plenty to do in order to prepare those garden beds for the season. I actually throw banana peels in my garden all the time this time of year.

@LazyAHoleRanch 3 года назад

Thank you! This is only my second year with the garden, and last year I didn’t get stuff into the ground until July 4th (late start plus high altitude), but still did okay in spite of it. I’m one of those that wants to start right now 🤣 But I’ve learned so much just from this video to start preparing for this year. I’m doubling my garden this year! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

@NorthnSouthHomestead 3 года назад

Haha I cracked up when I seen you RU-vid name. 😂😂😂

@LazyAHoleRanch 3 года назад

@@NorthnSouthHomestead 🤣🤣

@paulhanson7329 3 года назад

I’ve discovered soil blocks this year. I think it will be fun making my own potting mix and playing in the mud.

@susieclark1498 3 года назад

Never too much information.Thank you for sharing the tips and your knowledge.

@amandaschwarz5745 3 года назад

Bearded Dragons love Dandelions! They're a great treat for them.

@lotus.... 3 года назад

That's cool!!

@gelwood99 3 года назад

Just a short squirt dish soap is all it takes to break the surface tension on the soil to encourage it to absorb the water. Think of the summer and a very dry spot of dirt, and if you put a drop or two of water on the top, it just lays there in a puddle. Add a touch of soap to a dropper of water and do it again and see the difference. It is also the same principle as the little bug that can skate over the surface of a pond. Their feet simply don't break the surface tension of the surface of the water.

@rosiec1974 3 года назад

Jess the easiest way to prune your roses is with a chain saw or hedge trimmer. Yup you mos certinly can do it easily!

@that_auntceleste5848 3 года назад

Started some winter squash too early last year and it tried to take over the world from my windowsill long before my Northwest Indiana soil was close to warm enough. Starting onion seeds for sets soon but that's it for the 2021 garden this month.

@oppsyikesreally 3 года назад

Not too much information, it was perfect! You don’t know this but we have coffee together every morning. I love my mornings with you. Thank you so much.

@Amoondar 3 года назад

You can also use soap nuts, yucca, etc.

@sophiabaloun1564 3 года назад

Sunflowers can feed animals from top to bottom. Rabbits will eat the whole flower head, chickens love the seeds, and the stems are GREAT mulch once dried. Also, I’ve heard that some people eat roasted sunflower blossoms. I think the zinnia blossoms are not only attractive to pollinators but also edible. Good in salads. Calendulas and nasturtiums also.

@songbyrdha 3 года назад

If you watch Baker Creek’s videos on seed starting, they use dish soap in their seed starting mix, to help the soil to retain moisture and break surface tension.

@jenniferpulskamp5592 3 года назад

You are SO worthy!!! We love you.

@MYPERMACULTUREGARDEN 3 года назад

I actually loved the sound of the wind chimes !

@renatehaeckler9843 3 года назад

peat moss is a common addition to potting soil and that's the reason it gets hydrophobic once dried out - peat moss is very difficult to re-wet.

@griseldaosorio9664 3 года назад

It was really nice to see you in the Murray McMurray 2021 Catalog 🤗🤗🤗

@busygirlable 3 года назад

You are a beautiful person! Thank you for sharing your joy, frustrations, successes and knowledge with us.

@ginnievota6141 3 года назад

Jess you are such a blessing and inspiration. I grew up on a large farm, did the farm thing but my dad didn't want us to be farmers. I went to college. Always had a small garden, the past 2 years we have been growing microgreens for Market and private selling. Covid slowed everything down. I ordered our seeds to grow some starters to sell as well as a few veggies and flowers at market. I appreciate your sharing it's helped so much to encourage me to continue to grow. Congratulations on your book, the podcast and the class. As a Reiki Master I so get the excitement of giving to others and to teach!

@oursimplesustainablelife8432 3 года назад

Every year I've had the challenge of waiting. In GA, I could plant snap peas for n early January in the polytunnel in buckets, then set them outside in March. Since we've moved to Scotland we can't get stuff even out in a polytunnel until May because night temps are just too cold. I plant super hot peppers in the house in January because some of them take up to 6 weeks to germinate. Tomatoes I start in mid Feb. Things like cucumbers and squash I will plant in mid to late March. We have some real challenges. Pumpkins and corn are no go. Butternut squash does well. But plant it inside early. We also have space challenges so finding productive varieties is really important.

@KaylaAPerez 3 года назад

I was trying to hold out and not start seeds this year inside...BUT alas, I thank you Jess for getting me excited to get them started this year :D

@happyheartgardening 3 года назад

I couldn't believe that your daffodils and tulips are coming up. That just AMAZES me. It's only January! lol

@jonipitcher8095 3 года назад

Well we LOVE YOU lady. You're so sweet. We can't wait for your next book and your first isn't even out. 😂🤣 keep them coming. 😍

@carriecraiger3929 3 года назад

so excited to hear you mention the 2021 garden time!! its all ive been waiting for LOL. i have been day dreaming of what all i am going to do in mine.

@LowcountryGardener 3 года назад

I started my tomato and pepper seeds on Feb. 1 last year and I found out it was a couple of weeks too early (zone 8B). As much as I want to get them seeds started, I'm going to wait until at least the middle of Feb. this year. I will no longer have stunted pepper plants for planting them out early.

@mymountainlife0707 3 года назад

Wow I can't believe ur daffodils are already coming up!! I wish I had those short winters! Lol

@legauxmc 3 года назад

I love the sound of chimes

@donnaschofield6947 3 года назад

I have been praying and trying to figure out when to start and was starting to get down on myself because I have been so busy and all over the place with studying different subjects I have been over whelmed. Then you made this video at just the right time and taught me so much and made it easier to learn! Thank you!! God is good. God bless you and your family ☺️

@BustlingHome 3 года назад

I'm not at all ready to start my seeds. Then I have to take care of the plants! I'm good with a bit longer of a break to focus on other things. Thanks for the tip about hydrophobic soil. I didn't realize that could happen.

@JessicaSilva-pu5hj 3 года назад

wow!!! congrats...you got a book done while caring for a farm, making your own food, raising a family and working with your husband...that's amazing...i say you had an awesome 2020 🤗🤗🤗🤗

@lindaworsham3569 3 года назад

Ok, wonder woman, I BLESS YOU TOO; wow--you're on the ball--thanks so much for your expedient reply. You continually "awe" me! I can't wait to get your book, too! God bless and yours! Keep up the "great" work! Also, I love your animals!