So Many HEIRLOOMS! | Exploring the Baker Creek National Heirloom Expo's Fruit and Vegetable Displays

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@Pinkenstein 6 лет назад

I have welled up with tears during each of your videos from the Expo so far. Even now, I'm sniffling over my ice cream. I think this is a clear signal that I need to do everything in my power to make it there next year. Thank you for sharing this. It's nice to spend a little time with someone else who gets it, even if it's virtually. 💛

@RootsandRefugeFarm 6 лет назад

It really was amazing! I hope very much to go back!

@vivianalonso9983 5 лет назад

I love how the thumbnail to this video was just a genuine moment. Most people would have posed like that for a photo on purpose to get a thumbnail for the video. But not you, you're just genuinely crazy excited for the tomatoes 🤣

@patfish1on 5 лет назад

Thank you for being you! You are a beautiful person and your love for family, life and food is a joy that you share to make us all happy and appreciative of what we have. I lost my best friend today (14 year old mix border collie/ Rottweiler) and your videos helped.

@0703la 6 лет назад

Thank you so much for sharing the Expo with us! It is a great kindness.

@astasaidak7736 5 лет назад

Oh my God I loved watching this so much! Those giant pumpkins!!!! The variety of absolutely beautiful plants has been awe inspiring. Life changing to realize just how much food there is in the world.

@xiovlogz 4 года назад

Omg this video made me so happy!! Thank you for sharing.

@kensmithler5965 6 лет назад

Thank you so much! Beautiful video and so informative, loved it. Ken

@DesertDigger1 3 года назад

@3:15 I highly recommend the Numex Big Jim, it's the Hatch brand and delicious after being roasted.

@raynall3593 6 лет назад

I would be like a kid in the candy store. Have seen the pics and videos, one of these days I will see the real thing myself. Looked like a wonderful trip.

@jeanineeley2811 6 лет назад

We were there on Thursday and looked for you and didn't see you!! The exhibition hall was amazing!!!! I looked for Dr. Wychie and couldn't find it! Or the Kajari, but I did get a friend hooked on them!! It was so like being among 'your people'!! Be still my heart!

@zaviahopethomas-woundedsou9848 6 лет назад

It seems every other time I watch your videos I end up adding to my seed wish list, I think it has doubled in the past couple of months!

@RootsandRefugeFarm 6 лет назад

Should I say You're Welcome or I'm sorry?? lol!

@zaviahopethomas-woundedsou9848 6 лет назад

LOL... Welcome works, I'm never sorry for collecting seeds. My husband thinks I am a bit nuts until he says he wants some variety and I already have it or it has been sitting on my waiting list for six months. My box of seeds is much smaller than yours but I am working on it! We plan on purchasing five acres with a home on it, hopefully late spring. We have lots of repairs on our small house in town before it will sell. Thankfully we do not have a mortgage so it will be used to buy a tractor and a down payment. We are in our 50s so we need the machinery since our bodies are not working like they used to.

@cindik8017 6 лет назад

The other day, a friend at work brought in some seed packets to give away...some are a few years old, but have been kept dry and cool. I’m anxious to see if they germinate. If not, no loss, but if they do...yippee!!! I’m planning on starting some indoors and moving them to my new little greenhouse this winter.

@zaviahopethomas-woundedsou9848 6 лет назад

Seeds stored cry and cool can last a very long time. MIGardener grew some tomatoes from 87 year old seeds! I think our government just wants to control stuff and that is why they must have a one year time frame they can be sold in. I hope they grow well for you!

@cindik8017 6 лет назад

Zavia Hope Thomas Thank you! I have enjoyed my garden so much this year, and am looking forward to an even better one next year. Building raised beds, planning on fencing them in with my small greenhouse, that I can’t wait to put together! I have learned so much by watching Jess and others. I’m hooked for sure!

@McMurrayHatchery 4 года назад

Fun live tonight, good seeing you both! :)

@joylouise5417 6 лет назад

Glad to see those Black Nebula carrots. I grew them last year and was surprised they were dark all the way through-thought maybe I’d done something wrong as all the other purple carrots were orange on the inside. Not the best tasting carrots in my opinion but gorgeous! Beautiful bountiful tables of produce. So glad you got to go.

@ashelymichael5808 4 года назад

That was amazing. I wanna go so bad hope they keep it going despite the current situation

@renajones4617 6 лет назад

Thank you so, so much for the tour. It is awesome for those of us who couldn't be there.

@triciarosamilia8632 6 лет назад

Thanks for sharing! I have the Expo on my bucket list.

@lbsmith83 6 лет назад

I’m so glad y’all had such a great time in California. I’m like you a very tactile person and would have to touch everything. I’m the same way in a yarn shop. Haha. Thanks for sharing love from NC

@shawnabailes2069 5 лет назад

Oh, I SO wish I could go to the Expo! This is the next best thing. Thank you so much for sharing!

@missysorganics1258 6 лет назад

That's so cool!

@missourigirl4101 6 лет назад

Jess your like a kid in a candy store! Lol

@RootsandRefugeFarm 6 лет назад

YES I was!!!

@nicholaceho9679 4 года назад

I like the stumpy carrots better than the long ones

@Jenshaffer.author 4 года назад

Tomatoes are my favorite to grow too!

@PrettyAliceNight 6 лет назад

Wow the expo really looks awesome! I hope I can go next year.

@RootsandRefugeFarm 6 лет назад

It was amazing!

@littlegirlhomegarden2022 6 лет назад

Wish i were there 😊😊.. Good video , love it

@GuitarZombie 6 лет назад

loved this

@shonitagarcia3222 6 лет назад

Thank you for sharing this was awesome!

@amyjones2490 5 лет назад

Love this vlog. Its nice to see the "real" veg

@feltingme 6 лет назад

Thank you for sharing. It is so interesting.

@Greens5511 6 лет назад

Enjoyed u sharing the Expo! Great job!

@joshmellow6260 6 лет назад

I love yalls channel

@RootsandRefugeFarm 6 лет назад

I love that you love it!

@joshmellow6260 6 лет назад

Roots and Refuge Farm me to lol I have a few things growing but they all just took off see yalls next video 😃

@dollyperry3020 6 лет назад

I would have done the same thing if I had gone. Beautiful varieties! Thank you for showing us!

@SOUTHERNLADYLIBRAASMR 6 лет назад

Really enjoyed this video. Got some great ideas from this for next planting season. Can’t wait to plant new things next year! Thanks for sharing this.

@melanieevansmartin5232 6 лет назад

I love squash. There are so many kinds. ❤️

@mtoy100 6 лет назад

Good golly! I thought thattomatoe was a small pumpkin!

@sarahdowner4806 6 лет назад

My Sugar Rush Peach chili plants failed at first this spring, so I panicked and ordered plant starts from Refining Fire Chilies. I'm so glad I did! He sent Sugar Rush Peach, Red, and Cream and they all are producing beautifully. I am still trying to come up with a hot sauce recipe that will best do them justice!

@leydi4558 5 лет назад

"Here's my jam right here" LMFAO I felt that

@sarahp3046 6 лет назад

Thankyou so much for showing the expo! I hope to go some day.

@cynthiafisher9907 6 лет назад

Hmmm....I’m thinking my husband and I may have to take a little trip down to CA for our anniversary next year! It looks really fun! I’ll start saving up now! Thanks for giving us the tour.

@MuffinSparkles 5 лет назад

The Big Top Bitter Melon looks like the fruit they eat (and then get weird) in the Sims Strangerville game.

@angelaburnett7979 6 лет назад

Great footage! ! Loved it.

@tildenfafard9748 6 лет назад

I grow Chadwick cherry’s this year. I loved them ate them for lunch almost every day this summer.

@RootsandRefugeFarm 6 лет назад

Glad to hear another good review!

@lifewithlois7262 6 лет назад

Lot's of beautiful colored veggies ❤💚💜💙💛❤💚💜💙💛❤💜💙

@rajishmaharaj7552 6 лет назад

A local name for bitter melon is caraile where in from.. In trinidad

@nicholeadams5377 6 лет назад

Just ordered $45 in seeds from seeds now. Most are for fall but some are for spring/summer. I hope I'm not starting my fall seeds too late since fall already started here in Southern Califronia, but I think i'll be okay. This year was my first time gardening and I definitely learned my lesson for Spring/ Summer... I started my spring/ summer garden too late. Still did great, but could have done much better had I started earlier. We had an unheard of heat wave of 116+ for 3-4 days which wasn't very nice to the garden even though it was covered in shade cloth. I know if I planted earlier than I did, I would have had a much higher yield. This first year is my learning experience for sure! I was in the mindset that every summer plant loves heat. Well...not more than the 90's for tomatoes, chilis and cucumbers. The internet is full of lies lol

@RootsandRefugeFarm 6 лет назад

You’re fine just starting in SoCal. Look up Deannacat on Instagram. She gardens year found in SoCal.

@kmcquack8989 5 лет назад

Basil and garlic salt on my mater sammich

@terrisuchy2313 6 лет назад

Thanks for sharing, very cool to see all the varieties. FYI I grew the Violet Sparkler peppers for the first time this year. Was bummed to learn after planting that they ripen to red (after starting out yellow and purple), since I chose them thinking they'd be purple. Very thick-walled; good flavor and juicy; very light producer for me this summer in zone 5b. Thanks for all you do!

@RootsandRefugeFarm 6 лет назад

It's my joy! Also, good to know about the Violet Sparkler

@TheVicjbaldwin 6 лет назад

I've got totes and buckets and bags of seeds. Ive told my family "I am over buying seeds. I need NOTHING next year". And then BAM! just like that i need that tomato there, and that one there, OH yes yes I NEED that squash/cucumber/bean/pumpkin/and so forth and so on, for sure!". You are a terrible influence. Im hoping for a better tomato year in 2019. We're about 5 hours west of you (SE Oklahoma) and while my peppers did amazing this year, my tomatoes were almost a complete failure. EEk!

@minihaha3940 4 года назад

Vickey Baldwin l just watched the video on the expo. You are lucky. I moved and lost all my seeds. It is hard building them back up. So many seed companies have been sold to big c. O. R. p

@InLoveWithVintage 6 лет назад

Have you ever tried a black prince tomato? They taste like heaven! I’m still a newb but probably my favorite tomato so far. I did get some blueberry bosque to try next year too

@RootsandRefugeFarm 6 лет назад

I'll have to put it on my list!

@aprilmitchell-edmonds6287 4 года назад

I Bet You had Cheek Cramps from all that Grining! :-)

@joycelynaustin768 6 лет назад

Jess I am from Trinidad and never really tried heirlooms nothing before, even though I have been planting for years and after looking at your videos, I am now a new convert to heirlooms, thank you so much for sharing.

@ratgirl44 6 лет назад

That is so fun!! Being able to see and touch those rare heirlooms is amazing! I bet it helps when knowing when to harvest your own

@barbarafritchie2000 6 лет назад

My Moon and Stars got to 13 lbs and they were round. They had stars but no moon.

@samanthadempsey83 6 лет назад

I don’t know how you were able to control yourself in the tomato section. I can’t control myself when the big box stores mark their large plants down to nothing. I seatbelt them in my car and take them all home so they aren’t thrown away 😂.

@Anne--Marie 6 лет назад

In late February, Toledo holds the largest seed exchange in the country. It's fantastic.

@ameliakat9982 5 лет назад

😮 I will have to look into this 💕

@vs2956 6 лет назад

Thank you for taking the time out of your Expo schedule to take us with you on your journey! I cannot tell you how helpful this was to an east-coast gardener - seeing the heirlooms I've only read about (almost) in-person was lovely. So grateful for what y'all do.

@CarrieDensieScoggins 6 лет назад

I do not understand Ace Hardware, Wal Mart, Lowe's, Home Depot, garden centers, selling hybrid seeds only. I understand that seed companies make their money by people replanting their gardens in hybrid seeds every year, but selling heirloom seeds, so we can save our own seed for the next year, isn't cutting into the store's sells.

@heavymechanic2 5 лет назад

Its my understanding that most mass retailers get their merchandise from the same source. Its also true that some heirloom plants don't perform well and turns customers away from a bad experience due to disease.

@gardentips1249 3 года назад

They do sell some heirloom varieties, but you shouldn't shop there anyways

@whathappened2230 3 года назад

Thank you so very much for this video! I would be soooo happy to go to this show!!! Just WOW!!!

@2cornichons 5 лет назад

I think you should sell a variety pack of roots and refuge seeds. That way we can all grow along with you.

@olivetattoos98 4 года назад

I loved the “Hey, it’s Jess!” at 1:23 💜💜💜

@MikeTheFitFarmer 6 лет назад

It was so awesome getting to see all the varieties of fruits and vegetables. We are already looking forward to next year!

@straubdavid9 6 лет назад

My dog loved the carrot section ...... thinks he's a rabbit ..... go figure ~8^) Thanks for the tour ..... yes .... they should let you give that big pumpkin a hug! What's up with that? LOLzzzzzzzzzzzzz!

@RootsandRefugeFarm 6 лет назад

Hahaha!

@WholesomeRoots 6 лет назад

I'm loving all the expo videos!

@heartsfiregarden6352 4 года назад

I’m literally jotting down all the ones that have ribbons, and that you’ve recommended! Adding to my ever growing seed list!! 😁 I think it’s official...you’ve stirred up a true passion within my heart that I never knew I had!! 💜💜💜🥰

@thisorthatcrafts 5 лет назад

In one of your videos, among the squash display, you showed a “Little Spoon”. I cannot find these on BC website, but want the seeds! Am I looking under the wrong name??

@homesteadingonthehomefront 5 лет назад

Thanks for letting me live vicariously! Bitter Melon is GROSS. I tried to love it because it's great for balancing blood sugar and it was VERY popular when we lived in Guam... but I just couldn't!

@gabriellakadar 6 лет назад

I'm overwhelmed just watching your videos. Oh I get it do I ever. But alas, I only have 20 by 25 feet to grow and I dedicate parts of the beds to keep the pollinators happy. They are important too. I need MOAR garden! arghhh! So many vegetables, so little space. Thanks for taking us around.

@RootsandRefugeFarm 6 лет назад

It's my joy! Thank you!

@gmc0678 6 лет назад

Amazing! Sensory overload just watching your video 🥒🍉🍅🌶

@RootsandRefugeFarm 6 лет назад

Yes it's A LOT to take in! We paced ourselves and of coursed talked with lots of people and did some speaking but we really took all three days to see everything

@sherryyoosuf9008 6 лет назад

What a visual treat..for the veggie lovers...felt like i ve just been there

@amyrogers336 6 лет назад

Thank you for sharing your experience. You look so beautiful and like you are having the time of your life. Blessings and thanks again

@RootsandRefugeFarm 6 лет назад

Thank you!

@kaydoodle9671 6 лет назад

I am living vicariously through your videos! God bless you Jess! And thank you for taking us on your incredible journey! I love you, my sister in Christ.

@jackieskitchen1966 6 лет назад

Great vlog! I will never make it there, I don't travel. It was like being there thanks to you and I did not spend a dime LOL but I will because I have some raised beds. I am growing some golden beets (mine are not ready yet) and saw some in this video, I can't wait to try them!

@RootsandRefugeFarm 6 лет назад

I'm happy to share it Jackie! I'll do the air travel for you!

@jumpoffa5011 6 лет назад

Man, I wish I could have made it up there. Thank-You for show the expo to us. :-)

@RootsandRefugeFarm 6 лет назад

I wish you could have too!

@jumpoffa5011 6 лет назад

:-)

@TheWicklunds25 5 лет назад

Can you tell me what you did with your Corbaci's? I grew them but they tasted kind of grassy and weren't too flavorful. Did you cook or pickle yours?

@CrownTown10 3 года назад

Ok, all very beautiful and lovely to see. And my seed locker is replete with seeds I have tried in my tiny raised bed garden in Southern California. I like to try new things so will probably continue to fall for the “seed candy” in catalogs, shows and nursery store racks. Here’s the rub... not everything grows here, and NOTHING grows in the same season as the seed instructions indicate. (Alright, NOT whining, just asking for a little help here!😜) I find I need to adjust my timing for most crops, I need to balance watering, soil, mulching and all the rest. But, (pertinent to THIS video) I’m wondering if anyone knows of a source of information for the following: 1) Which cultivars are better in my hot, sunny, dry climate? 2) what are the best soil nutrition supplements to add to my beds for each of those cultivars? Finally, if anyone has recommendations on soil science books or related issues, I would appreciate it tremendously. Thanks!!!

@caryhanson4570 6 лет назад

Thanks for these, really wanted to go, and now feel like I got a glimpse

@bellesparks4374 6 лет назад

Thanks for the tour:)! I want so bad to go to the Baker Creek Expo:)! I feel like I was almost there! Now to go find my catalog and wait on spring:)!! I saw so many fun things to try:)!!!

@Robin-eu8ve 5 лет назад

Thank you.I shared your excitement just watching you with all of that wonderful food,Love love love the pumpkins.

@sina942000 5 лет назад

Man. I guess I'm good at picking winners. I have seeds for that butternut. Haven't managed to grow it yet. And that Cypriot melon is one I was planning on for next year.

@Beecozz7 6 лет назад

It's good to see the veggies live and not a picture, thanks Jess!

@mawrawmiller561 5 лет назад

Excellent pepper year here in the PNW! Best in the ten year history of the HRCGarden❤️✨🌿

@donnadean8879 5 лет назад

So glad you did this video as I just planted some melons, tomatoes, and peppers from Bakers Creek. This gives a good visual.

@stevennicholas5472 4 года назад

Hahahaha, Miah's face in those last few seconds (12:15 - 12:23). Shoes or heirlooms, shopping is still shopping.

@sarahestrada8530 5 лет назад

I'm a couple hours drive from here, I may have to make a little trip to visit next years expo! Definitely going to get seeds from them since they're so close to my area!

@ashd331 3 года назад

Wow this is where i live lol that was so surprising. You should come back when they do the giant pumpkin and garden contest.

@snownurse 5 лет назад

never had heard of baker creek before your vids...already have ordered..love the seed packaging..they need to pay you for promotion

@valeriebaca7769 5 лет назад

Jess thanks so much for sharing wanted to make it out there this year but didn't get a chance and you sharing made me feel like I did. Ur the best.

@Luvalwayskoi 6 лет назад

Those bitter melons are quite bitter. In the dish we cook it in is a more vinegar based soup but if it's too bitter you can salt it and have it sit for a bit to tone down the bitterness. Happy adventures!

@QLH.U2bbers 6 лет назад

I sure hope to make it to this show some day. You made it all the more alluring, as if it needed more. lol

@flatlandhomestead2575 6 лет назад

I was very surprise when i read that rosita comes from my country, i parked last night of their website to order soon

@gointothedogs2 6 лет назад

I dont think i could have made it through that place in a timely manner. How could you resist tasting all the watermelons. If you could taste and also see all the produce of seeds you havent hrown or have seeds but havent got a crop yet it would really be helpful to know ehat you really want to grow. What do they do with all that produce and why do they bring so much thats just going to rot? Do you get to sample anything? Im so glad to get all the experience your capturing for us. I have corno de toro but my package shows bright red ones. The tomatoes. Id be asking if i could make a sandwich or buy some produce. I couldnt be tempted like that. Ive not had a homegrown watermelon or heirloom tomato this year. I kind of plan my seasons around food. My first strawberry, first bacon tomatoe sandwich, first watermelon, first greenbeans and new potatoes, and fresh picked pumpkins and apples. If i miss it and have to wait another year its really sad and unbearable to wait for that taste sooo long!!!

@RootsandRefugeFarm 6 лет назад

They had tomato and watermelon tasting and they gave away much of that after the expo to local people. I resisted tasting a lot though because of how many hands were touching it! IT was really incredible to be able to see everything!

@catbydie5 6 лет назад

OMG! I WOULD BE IN HEAVEN! I would not be able to contain myself! Every state should have this going on! Talk about smoothie time.Looks like I know where I'm going next year! Thanks for sharing.

@celicagrl00 3 года назад

I was there and I miss the expo so much now!!!! Glad I got to meet you guys so much love

@RootedInTx 5 лет назад

This is AMAZING seeing all these wonderful yummy fruits and veggies! Thx for sharing. 😊

@kamranki 3 года назад

So many varieties of everything! I wish to grow some of those tomatoes and chilis!

@katrinagauld7340 5 лет назад

I need to get with baker creek we live in northern mi and we seem so limited in growing season time I know there are herilooms that work well in our climate i need to learn about them so i can try some cool varieties

@Ontariogardener2022 6 лет назад

That lil white flower vine thing in your garden is wild morning glory very invasive. Bind weed

@Txnative7 6 лет назад

Thanks for sharing! Would have loved to be there!

@LorriesWorld 4 года назад

WOW! Gourd mountain! I never knew there were so many different varieties!

@victoriaolender6289 6 лет назад

Can we get a full recording of that pianist at the beginning playing that wonderful music for the market? Would love to put that on loop, or get his name to see if he has any videos :) Also, being a judge for an expo like this must be so difficult, like just the amount of squashes is mind-boggling! Every grower put so much care, time, and love into their produce, all deserve to be recognized. Thank you for showcasing this awesome event, garden goals right here :D