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[@Hollenross]

Seeing your son whine about having to finish his chore was so nice. I know it sounds strange, but sometimes I feel like I’m doing something wrong when my daughter does that because people tend to hide that part of family life. So thanks for including that.

[@maddikiia]

Such a little clip but I was also really glad to see it. I sometimes I get so discouraged walking back and forth everywhere on our property lol

[@patriciajacques7653]

Agreed me too!

[@Blessedfamilymama]

I was glad to see it too!

[@Sarahpoling11]

Yes!! I was so happy to see that too.

[@Braedenfish]

I was enamored with the response....." I have faith in you!" Epic.

[@rcolorado2364]

"Then Mommy's feel really attracted to the dad" wiser words have never been said.

[@wonderfullymadehomestead4179]

Amen! 🙌🏻😂

[@justanotheryummymumm]

My love language all the way!

[@LiveGrowRescue]

I busted out laughing when he said that!

[@joycemiller7908]

I know; that was so funny. I like that you actively teach your kids those kinds of lessons. If more people did that, the world would be a better place.

[@harvestenthusiast4519]

Way to go, Miah get that word out! 😉 lol it definitely doesn't hurt to let those boys in on that(secret) early either.🤣😊💖💖

[@WhatBrookeGrows]

I have a plot neighbor at my community plot who told me once "plants don't dig holes for their seeds, they just drop them" and dang it if that hasn't rung in my brain every time I sow a seed. I actually think about nature and embracing that. She's a 90 year old mandarian woman who is so so wise.

[@TheEmbrio]

She's wise but also some seeds sprout when birds have scratched them in, been covered by some rain event, eaten and pooped, sprout inside their rotten fruit, etc ;)

[@meh5069]

No joke the older mandarin ladies who garden ALWAYS have immaculate gardens! What a wise way of putting it.

[@WhatBrookeGrows]

@@meh5069 Agreed, they're amazing!

[@katierobbins7962]

Omg Miah, CRACKED ME UP 😆 “ It makes the mommies feel really attracted to the dad” 😆 oh geez Birds love to make nests out of my horses hair, I found a nest with tail hair the birds made last spring with the hair of my horse that I lost in the summer. Made me cry, had that guy for 20 years♥️

[@vnette9777]

Sorry for your loss.Wow to find your loved ones hair in a birds nest must have been an emotional moment.Thank you for sharing this story.🙂♥️

[@Meg_Davis]

Oh my heart, Katie. That is so sad and precious all at once!

[@ronclarke154]

Love the term “failing forward” best way to “learn”

[@dlsdyer9071]

"I failed my way to success." Michael Jordan

[@CosmopolitanCornbread]

Furminators are AMAZING!!!!! I bought one for my husky girl. Worth every penny. I have a friend who is a cosmetologist, and before she moved, I would take a bag with me every time I went there, and I would empty her hair bin into the bag. I used it to keep the deer away from my baby fruit trees. It worked!

[@susanbourque6713]

The dog hair trick TOTALLY works! We built a little garden on the front of a house we were renting because it was about all we could do. No fence and loads of rabbits and squirrels in the area. They kept coming and either eating the plants or digging holes in these little beds. I brushed my dog and worked the hair into the soil, especially around all of the edges and we didn't have any more trouble, even the neighbors cat stopped using it as a litter box!! Bonus!! 😄

[@weirdheathersgarden]

“It makes the daddies more attractive to the mommies....” Miah sure is coming out with some gems lately 😂 I hope your shoulder feels better soon xx

[@sharongibilisco1303]

I just have to say a huge thank you to Jess, I always failed at growing food when I was a young person. I never wanted to try again. I watched her grow lettuce in a bag of soil and thought I could try that method and grow radishes. Well, I failed, they grew but never bulbed up. Did I quit? NO!!! I tried again, with actual lettuce and it grew all fall and over winter (in my laundry room when it got too cold), we had enough to put on sandwiches and tacos. This spring, I put in 16x4 foot bed, I am growing herbs, onions, radishes, and transplanted my happy little lettuce plants and they are all doing so well, I planted in the garden almost 3 weeks before my last frost date (I am in zone 7B too) and when we had a few cold nights, I went on line and figured out how to protect my precious garden and they all pulled through. I am having so much fun, I am not afraid to fail in the garden any more. I had one little onion start peter out so I pulled it and put in a new little onion start, not a failure, just a little bump in the road, my Cilantro didn't come up, I put in a few more seeds, we shall see what happens. I just measured out were I will put my next beds in, I am super excited. Who knew this was so much fun, oh, I guess all of you did, but now I do too. Grow on fellow gardeners.

[@BramptonGardener]

That was the first video of hers I ever saw!

[@sharongibilisco1303]

@@BramptonGardener Me too, who would have guessed it would have led me down this amazing path.

[@Dovey62]

@@BramptonGardener I've been watching this channel for a few years now! It's fantastic isn't it?

[@BramptonGardener]

I do love this channel, its definitely different from the other garden channels I watch. I've enjoyed watching all the babies being born on the farm.

[@creativedaisycrafts5318]

Happy growing Sharon

[@Emeraldwitch30]

My aunt had a collie (looked like a fat lassie lol) it was so laid back that it would nap in the garden and let birds take the fur clumps off her! She also let chicks crawl all over her too. You'd go out and she would wag tail but not get up. She would have several chicks snuggled up to her to stay warm. I still miss that big old dog.

[@paperchaser9565]

Well you have a husband, five boys being home schooled, being a teacher, trying to milk the goats, doing the greenhouse starts and your downstairs starts, and being a wife, a mom, a gardener, and you have to cook 👩‍🍳, and having dogs, .... you are above impressive! You and Miah! 👍🏻❤️👍🏻. Oh, I forgot, being an author..

[@laughingisgood9675]

Failure is not the act of trying something and it not working out... Failure is the act of never trying at all. ;) Thank you for all you do!

[@jackwilkinson9343]

I cant explain the excitement on my face when I see a notification from roots and refuge ☺️

[@hollyhobby1038]

LOVE!!! The fermenator! I have one dog who comes running when we pull it out. The other hides when we say fermenator or she sees it. The Siamese will let you brush them bald if your not careful. “Summer cut anyone?” Pricey but totally worth it.

[@gaylef3477]

I learned from my Grandma to put he dog, cat and horse hair along the fence for the birds. She was a ‘bird watcher’ and loved to see them gather for their babies.

[@StainedCrimson]

Any time I start getting in my head about 'failing' in my garden endeavors I just need to turn on one of your videos and I feel 100 times better. Fear of failure is a constant struggle for me in all aspects of life; thanks for giving me permission to be brave!

[@GoodTimesHomestead]

Same here!

[@kimtobey3085]

Same😊

[@inderwink]

Same.

[@sairamunro7684]

I planted lots of packets of flower seeds outdoors last week they just started germinating. Yesterday it snowed lol.i have about a hundred pounds sterling of dahlia bulbs started on my window sills indoors but the cold got to them indoors too. Uk weather is fun. its okay to make mistakes. tomorrow i will buy more seeds and if my dahlias die this year i will buy more next year and start them later. If you don't try anything nothing will ever happen.

[@TalkingThreadsMedia]

“All I did was try... and look what happened” - YESSS! - Jess, thank you for bringing this out in the open! People don’t have to be perfect... they just need to try! Best wishes from Kate in Olympia, WA -4/7/2021.

[@geeker211]

Jess, I'm a long-time subscriber, I've been watching your videos for almost 3 years now. I've seen you grow as a gardener and homesteader and watched your channel grow to fame and I have learned so much from you. I have to tell you that you STILL inspire me! I'm getting old now and the arthritis makes gardening painful, but your videos still encourage me to never give up. God bless you, Miah, and all your kids and animals. You seem like my family too ❤️

[@takishasallbeautyzone]

It's not a surprise to me that you have encouraged a new wave of home gardeners. You're a great teacher and cheerleader 🤗!

[@chrissy9876]

Ruth’s baby my goodness!!! 😍😍😍 isn’t this the boy that Miah wants to keep???? (Still voting to keep him!!!) 🤣❤️

[@schex9]

I always say to myself, "Every garden is an opportunity to learn". You can learn from success, and you can learn more from failure.

[@chrissy9876]

I can’t get over it please keep Ruth’s baby 🙏🏼

[@asherwhitaker2789]

You do know Jeremiah was kidding, right?

[@kath-phlox]

@@asherwhitaker2789 Of course we know, but he really wants to keep it. After the moon spot disappointment, I want him to have this to make up for it. Everyone deserves a special choice.

[@chrissy9876]

@@asherwhitaker2789 well bless your heart! Of course, but I agree with Kathplox

[@chrissy9876]

@@kath-phlox agreed!

[@noshrinkingviolet5607]

"Take risks in things and learn to fail forward" what a wonderful quote for the day!

[@Jeff-rd6hb]

"Fail forward"...I like that. Learning from your mistakes is the best way to learn.

[@badassmommy6527]

I am loving the daily post! It's truly wonderful to start my day with the love and encouragement you're sending out into the world. Thank you!!!

[@amstorms]

😭😭😭 Jess got me crying when she said she was proud of us. Thank you, I really needed to hear that.

[@shadowlandsfarmandcreamery5400]

I think Miah should have a new buckling.....😜😆😁 Bear is such a wonderful dog!❤

[@judiseekamp9087]

We had a husky named "Demon" (after a character in the movie "Snow Dogs".) So when I brushed him and took the excess fur to the garden I was spreading "Demon hair" to keep out the bunnies!

[@heidibartle2241]

The trade off for not being organized is that you are super creative.

[@bethanyzerbe7926]

Watching these videos brings so much positivity to my life. Just hearing Jess's laugh and seeing the loving way she interacts with family members. It really is the highlight of my day when life brings me down.

[@mymountainlife0707]

All of your videos are always so touching and poetic. Thank you so much! I long for the future when we will all live God's way and be who we were always meant to be, gardeners. Thank you.

[@loriolsen5785]

I loved your comment that gardening is not a "pass or fail" endeavor. I needed that reminder. Perfectionists see everything through that lens. Gardening brings me happiness, and I can't let fear of failure ruin it for me. Thanks!

[@sandrainontario6710]

You know you're going to keep that little goat ❤️

[@dawnleslie1202]

You almost got me in tears with this one Jess. Just try. And Sweet Miah's wonderful words of wisdom to his boys. What wonderful future partners they will be. I thank you for raising good littles. ❤❤❤

[@pamelapitrone7639]

Your words of encouragement have meant the world to me. My sweet husband built me a beautiful raised garden and is currently building a 10 x 24 greenhouse for me. His words..” just do your part Pammy and God will do His”. This is exactly what you tell us..”just partner with the process.” Like you, I am in a marriage where I have no fear of failure. We are free to try many new things! My seedlings are doing great and I am excited for the year. Thank you for all your blessings.

[@denisebrady6858]

Jess my Grandparents were Half Aboriginal & worked so hard on outback Sheep & Cattle farms when they came to the City (as it was called) they worked extremely hard to be accepted by so called Society. I am the youngest of 10 Children & I am nearly 70yrs Old- we had an amazing vegetable garden & chickens in our very large backyard / a wooden stove & our toilet was down in the backyard, but we loved it & our growing years were amazing. I now grow my own veges & feed my neighbors / family & friends. My parents would be proud. Cheers Denise - Australia

[@edibleabundancehomestead2674]

As a kid we always spread our dogs' fur around the sweet corn area to keep racoons away.

[@JosieF3G]

That sounds smart! Was it effective ?

[@stressbucket9846]

What? Pretty clever, is this a real tip?

[@edibleabundancehomestead2674]

It certainly wasn't 100 percent but we always got a good harvest. Makes sense they would stay away from the dogs' scent.

[@Dovey62]

I empty my vacuum bags around my garden and under my pear tree to keep critters away. It works fairly well.

[@Dovey62]

@@stressbucket9846 Yes. It works for me .

[@gointothedogs2]

Never feel badly for sharing what seems simple. They are priceless things that are valuable to those who know to listen closely to whats shared. I have a peeler i found a couple years ago that ws transforming to prepping produce. I gave everyone one for christmas. I got a few looks and said try it and see if it doesnt change things for you and give it back if it doesnt! Its said where it was given! These are things i truly value. It saves precious time, makes things more efficient and joyful.

[@misskittycatcat123]

"And then it makes the mommies feel really attracted to the dads" I burst out laughing at that comment. So true! Partnership is the sexiest thing.

[@jacksaffell3981]

I love this saying. "Try, fail. Try again, fail better." I would like to suggest a tool I love using for watering. It's called a water wand. I add an on/off connection valve before the wand attaches to the hose and for those of us who don't own their own well.........he he he, it also saves water. God bless your family.

[@joannesherwood3562]

The little goatie tails when they're being fed! 🥺🥰

[@jolenedial618]

I’m 51 years old and I remember, when I was a child, we still had seasonal fruits and vegetables. If you wanted watermelon, you had it in July. Apples were a fall fruit. Zucchini and tomatoes were Summer foods. I kind of miss that. I definitely miss my Granny’s vegetable garden and the soup she made from it. I, also, let my dog hair fly. If there is a lot at once (she has two coats as well) I put it and/or dryer lint in a suet cake holder and hang it in the carport. It stays dry and my birds love it! 💜 I am trying a container garden this year, I’m so excited! Thanks for sharing!

[@BlackDogDesigns]

Yes, “Just Try” and “Failing Forward” We grow our gardens and our gardens grow us! Every morning I look forward to a new Jess video to watch while I drink my coffee☕️ Have an amazing day and I hope your shoulder feels better soon! ~ Shary ~

[@megangray7769]

aww Jess, and to all of you guys out there: you have inspired me to learn to garden. I have been watching Roots&Refuge for about 2 or 3 years now and when I started watching all I had was a couple cactus plants I had managed to keep alive for more than a year, lol. Now yesterday, I harvested carrots for the first time ever, I grew reg carrots and some Cosmic purple carrots from baker creek that I ordered. I have learned how to grow the most delicious tomatoes and greens and peas, now I'm learning about herbs and medicines. At first it was far fetched but now it doesnt seem so scary to me. So, in short, I agree Jess, all we have to do is just try. Its a huge inspiration to me to learn about the way it was done back in the day! It's simple, and we lack that sort of flavor in todays age.. All my love to you guys,

[@kelli74]

Amazing, Jess! You shine with curiosity and endurance, and this is contagious 🙏🏼

[@stephaniepaxton7366]

New T-shirt slogan! "Fail Forward!" I love it! So many of us are so afraid to fail that we won't even try. Expecting failure in a positive way in order to learn from it. Great message!

[@minnesotagardener3249]

I can not tell you how much I appreciate you. I have been studying so hard and failing forward is my goal I stayed up until 2am studying for a bio test and got 68% on it.......ugh. But I also planted bulbs yesterday cleaned out my beds got in my Brussel sprouts and gave my daughter a bath. You just know what to say to make me feel like even though I failed. I'm not a failure in the processes of my life. thank you for being so encouraging and inspiring.

[@noelleparris9451]

Jess, this was one of the best lessons you've ever shared. That gardening is not pass/fail, that we only have to partner with what is essentially a natural process. Such a wonderfully inspirational pep talk 👏🏽 I also loved the brushing Bear segment. He is sweet ❤

[@LVSpeedweLL]

🐤Oh what a brilliant way to help the Birds! 🙏🏼Thanks Jess, speedy recovery on your shoulder 💖 what you say - scattered/failure - I call “circular thinking” and it always brings new ideas and discoveries. 🙏🏼 Just read a statement on another channel- “we can’t feed the world, but we can teach people how to feed themselves” which is exactly what you’re doing with your channel and your book. And the wonder of YT where so much wisdom is being shared. Thank you for adding to my life.

[@michelleguelfi3460]

You have been my coffee buddy for a year and I have so much gratitude for what you have taught me!! The biggest, was to dream big, again!! I am now seeing the fruits of my dreams and I owe all my courage to you!!! Thank you for being you!!!!

[@charliehoos9773]

Yes. I love a windy spring day for brushing dogs and goats. Birds took all the fur and chickens are spread out eating bugs. I watered my gardens and now it’s time to read a great gardening book 😉

[@debsenritchedrefuge603]

Jess, such kindred spirits with having many interests and passions in variety of areas going on throughout my life... or I get bored... Now that I'm in my early 60's... My body makes it harder to keep up with all those activities to the same extent... I am Grateful for you, Jess @roots_and_refuge and others keeping my passions alive and well, even if it's at a slower pace!!! Thanks with Blessings ❤️ 🙏 🙌

[@graskeygirls3850]

God doesn't give you anymore then you can handle. Thank you for being so transparent!!

[@kimtobey3085]

I needed your pep talk so much this morning! Thank you so much for the time you invest in all of us on the other side of the screen! You are such a light and inspiration💚🪴🌻🌱🍅🌽

[@sharongraser6579]

"Just Try", a good book title. You inspire so many people to try gardening whether big or small, lots of people are eating healthier! Love your channel!🙏👍

[@caraoiler711]

They also make a ferminator attachment for your vacuum! We’ve had our brush since we’ve had dogs. It’s an essential lol like if my house was on fire, I’d grab my dogs and their brush 😂

[@frasersgirl4383]

No matter how bad I feel in a day I just watch one of your videos and my spirits are lifted. ❤️💫❤️

[@tiffany02020]

I used to be a dog bather/brusher and we used that brand of brush! Usually the smaller one, the black and orange one. But they work fantastic. They’re gentle and they can’t scratch them and they really get it all out. I use it on my cat too. 👍👍

[@sunnydayssandytoes4337]

We had frost 5 weeks after our last frost date this year. A lot falls through the cracks here. I "fail forward" a lot, but a lot of successes comes through too. I love that freedom. I'm thankful for that freedom because we never know when we may not have that. Some places and people don't have that freedom and need to feed their family. I'm very grateful I'm in a place that I have the time and grace for space to learn. You encourage me so much. Sometimes just seeing that your out in the garden gives me the will to go get out in mine even through the pain.

[@lovealwaysmina2012]

We adore you, your knowledge, experience & shares! Y'all are wonderfully blessed to have one another!

[@janinetaylor1420]

When we brush the animals we always keep the fur and put it in the garden! My neighbors are amazed I never have deer or rabbit problems in my garden. Last year I didn't even put up a fence!

[@regenerated4life]

Instead of thinking, 'What if it dies', renew your thoughts with, 'What if it thrives'. You just may be surprised, if only you give it a try!

[@dlsdyer9071]

We were encouraged to try during the lockdown. Our 8x10 foot deck has an herb wall, three green bean towers, two tubs of carrots, three tubs of ginger, lemongrass, tumeric, a beet tub, a radish tub and a patio tomato. I get a full salad several times a week and enough greens for morning juice smoothies! I had not tried any of those things on my deck until last year. Watering is a little tricky 😊. I forgot the two elephant ears (edible roots) and cana lilies (edible tubers and flowers).

[@bethgaither1214]

Can't thank you enough for the educational content of your vlog. Today in NC I went to a greenhouse garden place that I love. I couldn't resist putting a 4 thing of red bell pepper plants along with yellow bell peppers, green bell peppers and jalapenos. I got a few other things as well. When I went to pay I told the lady I'd been watching a KZbin gardening site for at least a year and then asked her "Is it too early to plant pepper plants?" You trained us well Jess! She said yes, it was too early, the low temperatures should be 50 and above before you plant peppers in the garden or pots or whatever. I put the pepper plants back. But I knew enough to ask the question😀 Thank you Jess!!!

[@Mntdewmania1]

OMG that round spot on the new baby's face is just to cute!!!!!!!

[@beulahacreshomestead1927]

love your channel! I listened to your devotional from about a year ago, the one about God doing so much more than we can dream or imagine and I can so relate. We lived in a 2 bedroom apartment with 4 kids, dreaming of having a farm, several years later, God finally made the dream come true! No chickens or goats yet, but I'm dreaming BIG now! Thanks for your faithfulness and your time, Jess.

[@bernicehoggsfav]

You know what Jess, I agree with you. You do have the best dog in the world! Bear is a sweetie!!!

[@jobrown7647]

I so love your pep talks Jess. It reminds me of the stories I have heard about the great depression and how the people who fared best were the farmers. Yes, the dust bowl areas not so much but people who were able to keep growing food could feed their families. My husband's grandfather was killed in a workplace accident and his wife was left with a bunch of kids to raise on her own. How did she feed them - a huge backyard garden - she grew up growing food so it wasn't something new to her but it was essential in order to feed her kids. And also during the two world wars - same thing. The people who grew food not only fed their families but also the larger community. Taking care of each other - food is love. I do a lot of hand watering in my garden - what I like about it is that I use that opportunity to do some serious bonding with my plants - and take a good look at how they are doing and ways in which I can help them. Thanks again for all that you and Miah do.

[@heartsfiregarden6352]

Miah is so funny. Wise words. Wise man! 😁 Yes!! I cut my hubs hair and sprinkle his hair on my strawberry bushes to keep critters away. Works great! And the birds definitely appreciate the hair for nests.Bear dog is sooo handsome! 💜 I love your rebel ways. I like too, that stumbling across your channel all those many months ago, IG night Ed my hearts fire for gardening. Ve learned so much in just 2 short years! I’ve become better, and a more knowledgeable gardener. And one who actually does the things I plan. It’s like you gave me permission to try again! I was a black thumb for years! I’ve even killed cactuses!! But with your tutorials and vlogs, you’ve taught me so much!! 💜

[@saia2205ify]

Proud Nana moment I want to share. I've also gotten into wild mushroom hunting and love it.My3 year old grandson was at the zoo, was around a tree stump & told his mom, " look! There's a turkey tail mushroom mom! "

[@ellenhebert]

I love Bear! He is so cute and such a loyal companion. Dogs are the best!

[@rowenakotelniski2603]

The fact that you talk about your failures as well as your successes is great because it is a fact of gardening. Not everything works for everyone all the time. All gardeners have occasional failures and every year is like a new experiment because temperatures and rain amounts vary. I used your tip about the saliva for stuck seeds and this morning I was able to remove the 3 that were stuck on my tomatoes. Thank you!

[@cekfraun]

A million likes for this vlog! You are wise beyond your years, Jess, and you always make my day. I hope your shoulder feels better soon.

[@mojoflyingsolo639]

I grew up in my Grandmothers Garden and my Mothers Garden, I can't live without a garden, The garden is in my blood, so much has been lost it is nice to have you cheering others on. I have never thought of garden failure, just a missed calculation in growing. Bless you and your family.

[@FermentedHomestead]

My garden was a disaster on an epic scale last year and I’m back at it again determined to learn and grow from it! You have always been a huge inspiration to me and you made me fall in love with heirloom seeds, thank you for being and sharing you! 💜

[@lesliemischke770]

I loved that pep talk! My husband often makes things so complicated that I give up trying, but not this year. I’m doing what I want and seeing what happens in the garden.

[@michellehite6235]

I admire you Jess, you seem to have it more together then I, and in my book you are that person I look at and say WOW! You do so much and make it look so easy. Blessings back to you Jess!

[@annesels2028]

Ruth‘s buckling reminds me of a childhood tv crush „John Boy“ from the Waltons...played by Richard Thomas who has a Bismarck also on his his left cheek.

[@emalinel]

Mmmm I needed that reminder. Sometimes we get in our own way because we're afraid of failure or not doing things right to the experts, but sometimes we just gotta see for ourselves what we can do by trying. Thanks for that, Jess :)

[@robbiesummerour5637]

45 years in grooming. Love that tool.!!

[@ElephantsRusify]

Creative mind's tend to not be methodical. Its okay to be chaotic and messy; as long as it is in the name of progress ❤

[@judithclow1596]

So many people are scared to try, even myself. But, failure is knowledge. I'm so happy to see that you can influence so many people to try. Thank you.

[@saia2205ify]

I love your place and your ways! You max every space and decorate with love. So welcoming. And a wonderful family.

[@CopperIslandHomestead]

Thank you for all the wise words for the day 💜

[@johnettewarner5003]

Thank you so much for your pep talk! :) Last year was my first garden! My dad had gardens when I was a kid and we loved that time together and my mom was the queen of canning! Last year, my son and I grew gardens and competed for who grew the most edible food in pounds. But this is what the best part was: it built our relationship even though he is 7 hours away. He recently told me that he didn't think I would be able to grow anything because I had even killed cacti in the past! Secondly, I was able to feed my family, some neighbors, and even can tomatoes and salsa for us to use in the winter! I could not wait to see what sprouted every morning! This year, we are at it again and my husband and I just built two more makeshift garden boxes which will work perfectly in our small garden. Thank you so much for your talks! I look forward to your VLOG each day.

[@everydaygardeningwitherica7955]

Your "negligence" is why I relate to you. It helps me learn to be ok with my failures. :)

[@Out_GalliVANtin]

Y’all stay safe today. Having our “tornado safe spot” ready helps give me peace of mind, but I always worry about my garden, too, on days like today. I have to remind myself that these plants have been around way longer than I have, and surrender my worries to nature to allow the peace to replace it.

[@sunsetsky594]

My Pappy and Grandma had more than half their yard in a garden. They both worked on it together and canned a lot: beets, green beans, corn, and more. They also had a grape vine and had the most wonderful canned grape juice. When my dad was a kid in the 50's they also had chickens. This was on Second St in a small town, not way out in the country. My Pappy was also a fantastic Baker, making his own bread and recently my son has started doing the same; I think he has inherited the skill from my Pappy.

[@maryvt3075]

I have a white German shepherd. I love my FURminator. When I brush my boy outside I will tell the grandchildren that it snowed. Lol

[@maryannefolk1590]

The furminator! Absolutely the best! Love ours!

[@staceyengland-hunt367]

Just try...love it! I see garden groups where people are told everything not to do rather than just try it. Although the advice is meant in the best intentions, I find that sometimes just trying and seeing a little bit of success is all one truely needs.To firstly keep going and keep growing, but also to know from first hand experience that every garden is different and to adapt to your own garden not someone elses.🥰 loving the words of wisdom Jess!

[@taraconroy6631]

Thank you so much Jess for endorsing freedom from failure! I planted out some early brassicas for my zone and yes, most died. But one didn't!! And they were all extra seedlings just waiting for a little lesson in my "backyard classroom". I loved the time spent in the dirt and the freedom to fail forward ❤️❤️❤️

[@lilvalentine545]

Thank you so much for all your positive messages. I'm about to start a new garden for the first time in 15 years. My sister already shot down the idea saying it's not worth it. Too much effort , not financially viable etc. I told her its definitely worth a try. I've been surrounded by so much negative attitude my whole life which doesn't help. Watching this channel is kind of like 'watering' the growing gardener 😆

[@launderedcotton8070]

Your sister is Negative Nellie!

[@mareamiller6957]

I agree. Every year my garden has some casualties, and I've learned to accept that as part of the process.

[@midsouthhomestead9180]

I had a BEAUTY SALON on our Homestead for 12 years. Boy did I use it in my compost. I have been closed since the virus hit and I miss having the hair. Even now I keep a container for my dust pan in th house. Thanks for your tips.

[@cathysnyder4786]

Totally agree about the furmenator brush! We rescued a White German Shepherd and I never realized all the hair a German Shepherd has, lol good thing she’s such a good dog! I had heard to place hair in hose or vented type bag and tie around your garden to leave the scent to scare off deer or other unwanted animals. Not a garden tip but I highly recommend a Roomba for the house to help keep the hair in check. Thanks for all your teaching. I think you have your next T-Shirt - “Just try”. With a garden growing up all around it! 🌼

[@mollymoerdyk1682]

Faith, instinct and Roots & Refuge- my garden guides. 😍

[@sallyboothe911]

Wow! Double coated... we had a Great Pyrenees/ German shepherd mix... I’ve never seen so much hair on a dog. She would get so hot in the summer we finally started having her shaved to help cool her down. She was the best dog 🐕 one day she just disappeared, just like she came... no idea where she came from but thankful for the time we had with her. Miss you Lucy girl 😢

[@PouletFouCajun]

The perfect little cheek circle on the baby goat 🥺😍

[@eileenjennings4446]

I do this!!!! My old neighbors appreciated it as well, because it deterred rabbits from our vegetable gardens. It! Works!

[@donnasultrabeginnerlinedan3885]

I love the statement "Just try". I think outside the box and love to "Just try" things sometimes for self satisfaction of knowing for myself if it will work. Then I tweak it and try again if it didn't but i think that is how i learn the most sometimes. Thanks for being so inspiring and encouraging ❤