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@cvross1 3 года назад

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 года назад

Thank you for sharing this. I love it.

@celeste_2083 3 года назад

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

@gdsgrl4468 3 года назад

I love this quote so much!

@cherylhale5755 3 года назад

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 года назад

That's truly beautiful 🤗

@tiffanywilliams194 3 года назад

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

@Saturdays.Script 3 года назад

@@tiffanywilliams194 yes💓💓💓

@samsohn 3 года назад

Love this.

@gabriellekelly3462 3 года назад

This is amazing 👏.

@4lifepoetry 3 года назад

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 года назад

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

@apiecemaker1163 3 года назад

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 года назад

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 года назад

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

@ANoteToSelf 3 года назад

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 года назад

@@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 года назад

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

@HeyShayShay 3 года назад

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.

@alexisStewart11 3 года назад

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 года назад

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 года назад

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

@SmallSeeds 3 года назад

Best comment on here! I absolutely agree.

@irenesilva744 3 года назад

You read my mind. Perfectly.

@markdraeger4721 3 года назад

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

@lonnievancura9702 3 года назад

"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 года назад

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

@palecompass3598 3 года назад

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

@lonnievancura9702 3 года назад

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

@Braedenfish 3 года назад

I think it's beautiful.

@vtmielfgirl 3 года назад

Such a profound statement, and one worth reflecting on.

@pandorar1388 3 года назад

"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 года назад

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

@jenniferespinosa3996 3 года назад

She is! The best!

@1catmac 3 года назад

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

@karstachura 3 года назад

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 года назад

This whole family is exceptional

@Braedenfish 3 года назад

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.

@ms.badri-2909 3 года назад

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 года назад

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 года назад

Very well stated. 🙏

@kina7128 3 года назад

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.

@mgtmoffat8411 3 года назад

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 года назад

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

@journeyoflovelight 3 года назад

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 года назад

nicely said.. love that idea

@amyfrench8678 3 года назад

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 года назад

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

@212acres3 3 года назад

This is very true!

@marilynnew2189 3 года назад

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

@primalemerge224 3 года назад

7 generations in the past and 7 generations in the future

@joytotheworld2100 3 года назад

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

@outoftheherd 3 года назад

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.

@4parsnips976 3 года назад

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.

@pillowsrocker 3 года назад

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 года назад

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 года назад

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 года назад

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

@ravenslittlectgarden7003 3 года назад

Blessed be

@dreyno64 3 года назад

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!

3 года назад

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 года назад

Its ok Aine, you can come too ☺

3 года назад

@@RootsandRefugeFarm 💜❤️💚

@kimmurphy6864 3 года назад

Me too 💕

@madamgardener 3 года назад

@@RootsandRefugeFarm thank you Jess for including us too!

@brandyengdal2117 3 года назад

Mee too!🤣

@maygosch6587 3 года назад

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 года назад

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

@maygosch6587 3 года назад

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.

@mamapillow8365 3 года назад

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 года назад

And Live for 100's if not more! 😄

@verarodrigues315 2 года назад

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.

@stitcherino 3 года назад

I’ve never heard of you, never seen your videos before, and I don’t know why the RU-vid 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 года назад

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

@dennistaft7868 3 года назад

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

@elizabethwallace7029 3 года назад

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 года назад

She's the BEST!

@Peacefulrelaxvideos 3 года назад

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

@Emilid2009 3 года назад

“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 года назад

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

@augustagootee6254 3 года назад

Amen so agreed

@pamelahilderbrand1869 3 года назад

Agreed!

@nicholeh423 3 года назад

@@journeyoflovelight Me too!

@adnamabaan4401 3 года назад

I love this quote soooo much!

@TanyardTerrace 3 года назад

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

@sissinoklahoma2057 3 года назад

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 года назад

Amen!

@michellmanchack7085 3 года назад

Yes!

@cks5631 3 года назад

Yesss!

@jeffbee6090 3 года назад

--so true!

@sanguinelynx 3 года назад

Best statement!

@bjenuine 3 года назад

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

@alykidder1794 3 года назад

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

@veronicavatter6436 3 года назад

Lol, so true

@kylagreenhow 3 года назад

“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 года назад

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

@1Mayflwr 3 года назад

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. ❤️

@cathrinagroiss604 3 года назад

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 года назад

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 🤗!

@danielwidenhouse8842 3 года назад

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

@winkieandleah 3 года назад

Me though 🤣

@iilish 3 года назад

Hahahah ME! I love seedling watching!

@rebeccabeard2964 3 года назад

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 года назад

I wish I could like this comment 30 more times ❤

@carmenc4926 3 года назад

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 года назад

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 года назад

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 года назад

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 года назад

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

@claires9100 3 года назад

@@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.

@lauralemons8862 3 года назад

“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 года назад

So inspiring - I love you pulled this quote out!

@brit7202 3 года назад

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 года назад

--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 года назад

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

@jeffbee6090 3 года назад

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

@RebelSol67 3 года назад

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 года назад

What a wonderful idea!

@rantifusa 3 года назад

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 года назад

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

@rantifusa 3 года назад

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

@netza6705 3 года назад

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 года назад

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 года назад

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

@claires9100 3 года назад

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

@Shyshytown78 3 года назад

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

@claires9100 3 года назад

@@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!♡

@suebadger92 3 года назад

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

@martivani 3 года назад

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

@turtlelilysgarden5258 3 года назад

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.

@raiseofhopegarden271 3 года назад

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

@katiedonovan7901 3 года назад

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

@BrandeHarris 3 года назад

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 года назад

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

@thinkingglobal 3 года назад

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!

@mmegraham 3 года назад

"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.

@lucismith1880 3 года назад

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 года назад

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

@darrylgrimaldi5101 3 года назад

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

@TheEmbrio 3 года назад

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 года назад

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

@lishkaklein9330 3 года назад

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

@lenam2114 3 года назад

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 года назад

Hang in there ❤️❤️ Sending love

@kayeyeager8006 3 года назад

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!

@gabbygertie8709 3 года назад

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 года назад

Yes jess good one. Wears my love LOUD

@susancedar1776 3 года назад

I love this idea!

@kayeyeager8006 3 года назад

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

@donnablue5348 3 года назад

I'd buy that shirt!

@kayeyeager8006 3 года назад

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

@donna1018 3 года назад

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

@journeyoflovelight 3 года назад

YES!!!

@cynthiawebb389 3 года назад

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

3 года назад

ABSOLUTELY👍

@amyfrench8678 3 года назад

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

@emptynestgardens9057 3 года назад

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.

@kmw4359 3 года назад

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 года назад

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 года назад

Because you were planting hope. ❤️

@maleidi 3 года назад

@@melissasullivan1370 ❤️

@jaydoug1973 3 года назад

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 года назад

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

@spongemonkeysooz 3 года назад

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 года назад

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

@chrissyttrs 3 года назад

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

@kathrynplett8386 3 года назад

“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!

@myheartisinthemountains2660 3 года назад

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 года назад

Please read Deuteronomy. The commands are from His hands.

@dandelionfarms481 3 года назад

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

@meganmackenzie5993 3 года назад

Roots and Refuge (Miah, Jess, kids, Ben " 'Tern"): your intentionality, your gentle but steady pursuit of goals, your deliberate honoring of dreams, & adherence to clear and steadfast principles is why your RU-vid channel was the first to which I subscribed and why it continues to be my favorite.

@debsenritchedrefuge603 3 года назад

Mine too!

@jeffbee6090 3 года назад

--exactly... WELL SAID!

@thegrowinggardener 3 года назад

I'd never subscribed to a RU-vid channel or watched any faithfully - never understood the point - never even knew it was a thing, until I "met" Roots and Refuge 💓

@cheekysaver 3 года назад

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 года назад

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 года назад

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

@AC-th5iu 3 года назад

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 года назад

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

@wandastevens3183 3 года назад

God bless you to keep it going...❤

@wildlyrootedhomestead1017 3 года назад

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 года назад

Well said!😊

@nourishingmomma 3 года назад

“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 года назад

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.

@trishamorris4447 3 года назад

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

@TheMindfulHomestead 3 года назад

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. 🙌

@NatalieRodriguez-bo9tk 3 года назад

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

@vj563 3 года назад

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. ♥

@Clonath2 3 года назад

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!

@noelleparris9451 3 года назад

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!

@kylenegagnon6654 3 года назад

Jess when you said "If you need people to agree with you in order to see value in them, you don't love people, you love yourself" it made me tear up! There are so many people in the world who could take a page out of your book! You have such a beautiful soul lady! Thank you for constantly inspiring and teaching us! 💗

@jessicamoran8962 3 года назад

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.

@hanssolo8795 3 года назад

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

@1catmac 3 года назад

Amen!!

@claireisacamel 3 года назад

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

@kaycompton8983 3 года назад

Even things that are impossible are entirely possible with God.

@chamelaroo4683 3 года назад

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

@TheHomesteadingHobbit 3 года назад

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

@lightfoot1789 3 года назад

Do you! Live how you feel to live. I was taught... “A society grows great when old men plant trees in whose shade they know they shall never sit.”

@gabbygertie8709 3 года назад

My maiden name was Lightfoot!

@lightfoot1789 3 года назад

@@gabbygertie8709 there are very few of us left

@adriennesmith.artist 3 года назад

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

@evarene07 3 года назад

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

@Side-Quest-Workshop 3 года назад

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

@RootsandRefugeFarm 3 года назад

Haha I am certainly that.

@ber748 3 года назад

Omg there is a name for us! Lol

@liltbennet 3 года назад

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

@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123 3 года назад

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

@HerEcolife 3 года назад

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.

@lydiafink3020 3 года назад

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

@HaidarAlyse 3 года назад

As a Christian who converted in adulthood and has struggled to find a place in a divided American church, I just want to express what an encouragement your words here have been. The beauty you see in God's creation and the opportunity to share love in this unique ministry has been a balm for my hurting heart, and has re-bolstered my faith. Thank you so much for sharing how the Lord is taking care of you, His earth, and all of us

@alyssavincentstephens7981 3 года назад

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

@sardee1315 3 года назад

Amen, sister! We have ALWAYS left a property we bought better than before we bought it. It's our stewardship to the future generation.. even if we lose money on it, which we have.. every time.

@GypsyBrokenwings 3 года назад

I totally understand your improving the land before leaving. I sat stubbornly, saying I wasn't going to plant another garden at the place I was renting, because I knew I would be moving but not when....Then I was convicted that I needed to plant that garden for the next person. I moved when the artichokes were just getting up there, the tomatoes were green and peppers were small...but it needed to be grown.

@alexachen996 3 года назад

Bless you! That’s so selfless and sweet! ❤️

@janelleroads6011 3 года назад

I moved into a property with a wonderful garden and I thanked God every day for the people who left it and asked blessings on them many, many times!

@rachelneely9973 3 года назад

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

@theophanial9432 3 года назад

oh dear I'm crying. "this property wears my love loudly". I don't even follow your channel that often. Thank you for sharing your faith. I think we all need more of this nowadays, believers or not we have values we hold dear, they carry us on.

@suzannehartmann946 3 года назад

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.

@BasedPhilosophyMom 3 года назад

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

@edit-racha 3 года назад

Me too!!

@lonnievancura9702 3 года назад

😂😂😂 True! It's where we go to escape!

@sharoncorrea7594 3 года назад

Yes

@pandorahunter 3 года назад

Yes please don't change

@nalanihamby3710 3 года назад

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

@mtboxdesignsdevelopment2567 3 года назад

“if you need people to agree with you in order to see the value in them, you don’t love people you love yourself. “ THAT ... is love! 💙 Well, said Jess!

@shelbymcbride324 3 года назад

I'm so thankful to have a seat at your table. It's been a blessing to be able to sit down and learn from you guys. It definitely has been my place of refuge. The place I come when I want to dream about what I want for my future.

@juliamasudaart7281 3 года назад

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💛

@GrowVeg 3 года назад

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 года назад

Thank you so much!

@al4377 3 года назад

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.

@paulalatimer7286 3 года назад

I have found refuge, and peace in your life and family! Please continue leave a place for me at your table. 🙏. Thank you

@GwynneDear 3 года назад

I’m an atheist. I love your channel for the exact topic of this vlog. Many christians are afraid of atheists. I was taught to be afraid of them by my evangelical parents, who think atheism is the same as nihilism. After a long journey, I am finally comfortable with my faith, and it is faith. I believe that there is no consciousness after death, but energy never dies, it only changes form, so all that ever was and ever will be is all around us now. I love being in the garden, and feeding people, and sharing my bounty. I am compassionate and kind and I try my hardest to be respectful of others faith beliefs. I admit it’s been hard this past week especially, and I’m not perfect by any means, but I’m trying. Thank you for opening your garden, family and home. People need a safe space now more than ever before in our lifetime. We need to start trying to reconcile our differences, and the best way to do that is by finding our similarities, and you are working to provide a space for that healing. I have a great respect for your mission. Sending good vibes your way for a bountiful garden and all the love.

@ahoffman1979 3 года назад

Beautifully stated on all accounts, and I feel much the same.

@beautygrowshope 3 года назад

Its been long hard month for so many of us. Way to keep coming to the garden and all its steadiness. I look forward to the summer and to feeding people and being together in the garden. It sounds like you have wrestled with faith, and many different versions you have seen, been told, experienced. I am glad you are in a place of peace about things and can receive from others without being defensive. Happy gardening to you!

@ABCD-si7px 3 года назад

If you ever want to read the commands of The Creator, read Deuteronomy. You are closer then you think.

@Michellegrows 3 года назад

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

@karenwilliams2991 3 года назад

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.

@denagarcia6628 3 года назад

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.

@kathrynjones5858 3 года назад

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. 🤭

@theenchantedgardendream8787 3 года назад

“It’s not just the people it’s everything” That one really hit me.

@junejewell 3 года назад

I’m not a Christian, & appreciate your take. Thanks for making a space for us in you refuge. I want this property to wear my love loudly.

@mackenzie-deltadurocher 3 года назад

Environmental stewardship isn't a value limited to the Christian faith 😉❤

@junejewell 3 года назад

@@mackenzie-deltadurocher oh, I know it!

@oneseedoneworld 3 года назад

"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.