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[@thedirtprincess3293]

Omgosh, watching little Ben process that the worm would die if he kept it, then turning tobput it back....my heart just melted.

[@wendysgarden4283]

Ben is the best kid of his age I've ever seen. And actually a good worker! You're a wonderful mom.

[@vivianverratti4778]

I love his little face when you told him the worm would die if he didn't put it back. You could tell that he did NOT want that to happen, and quickly got it back in the soil. He is a very sweet boy!

[@havenacresmaine]

I love that gentle hand that set that worm in the garden. Watching Ben's thought process to make a choice as to what to do with it was warming.

[@pressedearth9492]

Jess like always you packed a lot in this video. That Ben is precious as are all your children. Amanda has been such a blessing during her visit. An extra pair of kindred hands cannot be overrated.

[@janpetersen750]

Your Little Ben has just captured my heart! What a gentle soul he has.💕

[@teresavanearden7458]

Your son is so sweet! As a retired school teacher it does my heart good to see his compassion.

[@michellei9662]

Ben's face when you said the worm would die if he kept it out of the soil 😂 Kitten George is the sweetest little kitty ❤ I so want to pet him!

[@lexie4928]

I was just going to say the same thing! So sweet how gently he put the worm back as well.

[@hopelovefaith1321]

Michelle H oh he’s such a sweetheart 💖

[@HaphazardGardens]

He is the sweetest!

[@pressedearth9492]

The worm scene. Definitely.

[@not2tees]

Fun to see you two making each other laugh at the end. Your friend seems a bit shy, but she comes out with the humour!

[@ourselfreliantlife]

It's great how your kids are eating straight from the garden. That's such a powerful experience for kids.🙏

[@erinmodlin5519]

Yes, please continue to talk to us beginner gardeners. Very much appreciated.

[@Cleoleigh]

Thank you for taking time to explain things that some already know...because I am totally new to gardening and know nothing!

[@joescott3393]

You will learn quickly my dear. Buy a few books. Watch and subscribe to Jess. Deep South Homestead is also a great gardening channel and he has a mountain of info. Never be afraid to ask any of us advice or an opinion. We will be more than happy to help any newcomer. God Bless Joe

[@SouthFloridaSunshine]

Welcome, Jess is really good like that, and I did not know what bolting meant either. I am kinda new at it too, you will learn a lot here. I also looked up youtubers who garden in FL and found good info on fruit tree planting. So u can try looking up some channels according to your zone or state too.

[@Cleoleigh]

Joe Scott thank you!

[@Cleoleigh]

The Fishes and Loaves Garden with Momma Woods I am in Florida also :)

[@SouthFloridaSunshine]

@Cleoleigh are you Northern, Central or South Florida. We are down in Palm Beach County.

[@visionbear5826]

IT IS SO VERY GOOD TO SEE , JESS, AMANDA, BEN AND KITTEN GEORGE IN THE GARDEN TOGETHER . FAMILY TIIME TOGETHER IS SO VALUABLE QUALITY TIME . EVEN MORE AS TIME GOES ON AND ALL OF THEM BECOME EVEN MORE AWESOME AND AMAZING ...

[@BonnieLeah]

lol that little Ben always STEALS the show.. All your little men are precious.. May God continue to bless you and your sweet family..

[@donna9384]

Amanda needs to start her own channel. She seems so sweet. I would subscribe. And I love when the kids are helping. Such a great thing for them to learn. Hugs.

[@BeautifulOaks]

It’s good to see children eating and enjoying fresh, leafy greens. You are really good mom!

[@susanwilson0161]

Benjamin just makes my day when he's in vlogs.

[@SouthFloridaSunshine]

Susan Wilson I loved how he turned right around and put the worm back after Jess said it would die. So sweet 💙

[@craigkeatley566]

Praying for Hagen and Stacey's family in this dark time.

[@LaurieChistine]

I love Amanda's shirt #TeamJesus

[@leslieMClass80]

I’m so sorry for your loss. I lift up your friend Stacy and her whole family up to God for healing and peace through these very painful days

[@SouthFloridaSunshine]

Praying for Hagens family esp. Stacy and your brother- in-law too. Glad you have the Spring plantings and your babies to hug after that and a good friend too help you plant the garden. 🙏🏼❤️

[@SweetPeaFarmNY]

Dear Lord, please rap Stacy in your loving arms and feel your true love... may her son bask in your eternal peace and joy

[@LivingMiracleHomestead]

My prayers are with Stacy and all of Hagon's friends and family. I know from experience it's a hard thing to lose a child. No matter the age.

[@normalara1417]

Your garden is becoming so filled with life. Absolutely Beautiful! On another note, I'm so sorry to hear the loss of your dear, young, friend. May The Mother of God, and our Mother, fill the family with God's peace & consolation and strengthen them all during these turbulent, mournful days. That's what a Mother does, is brings comfort when Her children are hurting. God bless them and may God's perpetual Light shine upon the soul of the young man and may he rest in peace. Thank you, Jess for all you're teaching us. God bless you & your family also. Your little "Ben" is so adorable! So precious.🤗💕

[@PatricesProjects]

So Sorry to hear about the loss of such a young man. So cool that you had Amanda there while Miah was gone. Having a planting buddy really gets the motivation up to do more. Looking forward to the reveal.

[@elizabethannpesco9781]

Thank you Jess for the explanation to bolting. I'm a long time gardener but enjoy listening to you tell new people what they are looking at and what they can do to it. I'm up in the Pacific Northwest. Bless your heart!

[@zinnialady5153]

I enjoy seeing your children enjoying themselves.

[@inderwink]

🍎Really appreciate you taking time to explain commonly used garden terms and concepts. Thanks for posting!

[@janetlovesu]

Spotted a kitten George doppelganger last night outside of work and I swear it was the sweetest, softest, fluffiest cat I've ever held. I nearly took him home but I knew someone nearby must be loving him. Still it was so tempting. I mean he was so soft!!!

[@triciamckeown5731]

Hey Jess! Planning my garden in google sheets has been fun! Makes it easy to change my mind on where to put things :) I smiled when Ben so gently placed that worm back in the bed. I was totally expecting him to toss it, lol. Such a sweetheart. Have a blessed day

[@barbaragood6]

you girls and the kids make me smile!

[@lisanowakow3688]

Saying prayers for your son's friend and his family.

[@pamelakilgus9309]

I am so sorry for your loss 😢😢 I will definitely keep your friends in my prayers I cannot wait to see the window greenhouse!!!!!!!!!

[@samanthaquant7411]

Love Amanda’s Team Jesus t shirt ❤️

[@aileenludlow275]

Awwww, I have sweetness overload from watching the kids help you in the garden.

[@lexie4928]

I would love to see cooking videos! How you use the items in your garden and how you form recipes! I also love seeing informative videos on caring for your animals. I appreciate all the information you put into your videos for those of us that are newer to the lifestyle and are learning. Thank you!!!! ❤️

[@jonescreekfarm9084]

I draw out my garden beds every year. Its one of my favorite pre-planting chores. When I cant plant, I can plan!

[@theclosetmusician1945]

Kitten george is such a fun kitty!

[@HeartinessApproach]

Last night when we jumped on to your live as you were ending was such a boast in our mood. Being so far away, we get lonely for ya'll and that few moments made us feel so good. We are thrilled that the homestead helper group is going to expand. Jim had already made up his mind he was going to Ethan's for a week to help him. This is great.

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

We love yall!!

[@SunshineFarm]

I just LOVE how your kids want to snack on food from the garden. And eat it exactly as it is. That's really beautiful to me, and I hope any future children of mine learn to love freshness from the garden.

[@loriannc9302]

Praying for your friend who lost her son at a young age. I know the feeling unfortunately having lost our 19 year old. The joy is knowing the future time I have with my son in heaven will far exceed the time we had here on this side of heaven. However the hole in my heart is never very far from my thought. May the Lord comfort her and get her through the next few years i particular. It's the hardest thing a parent can experience but I pray she remembers the best is yet to come.

[@candiwallace6605]

I luv your little Ben he's adorable 👍👍🤗🤗🌷🌷

[@bethydurbin6796]

good job Benny! you pulled that wagon up over that hump yourself!! hugs to all

[@elmaelmar2761]

Love it when you explain things and you girls look like your having to much fun!!! Prayers for all for strength and comfort during this difficult and sad times...

[@YolklahomaRocks]

I think what I really really love about your channel is the journey. It's so diverse. It's not just the garden or one specific topic. Amanda, I have to say your wall idea is wonderful lol. Chalk painted and colored chalk would work.😊

[@kevindecoteau3186]

I love, love love how your little ones are learning so much about the garden and earth, such a great mom! Bolting? I learned about that last Summer in my garden! Now I know what to watch for . Prayers for Stacy and her family, such a hard trial.

[@juliecox647]

I made a drawing of my garden layout on a large piece of paper (like drafting size) and then had it laminated. This allows me to use either a dry erase marker, or a permanent marker that can be removed with rubbing alcohol to write out what goes where. I use a different colour marker to write in spring summer and fall plants so that I can see the succession that will take place in each area. I then snap a picture of it and store it on my computer before I start fresh the next year.

[@rashmikarkada4460]

missing my cat right now since im in college accommodation. so whenever kitten George appears he brightens up my day!

[@ashleighscott9896]

So sorry for the loss of your family friend. A few years ago our neibor lost their 20 year old son to suicide and they still mourn that loss even after 4 or 5 years. You never really stop mourning the loss of a soul so young.

[@rootsnurserycapecod4564]

Your family is the sweetest thank you for sharing

[@MajorImpactFarm]

Wow! You weren't kidding when you talked about video quality last night!!! This is beyond impressive!

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

Thanks for noticing ❤️

[@MajorImpactFarm]

@@RootsandRefugeFarm Of course! It's got me dreaming of a better camera for myself!

[@AlongTheRiverHomestead]

oh my him pulling that little wagon up the hill was the cutest!!

[@GoodTimeHollerHomestead]

Prayers for your friends and their family. Loss is such a hard thing. 💜

[@MT-bc6xf]

Great kids like that ....make for awesome adults. Kudos to you parents!

[@carlagroth6414]

Praying for Stacy and her family xo

[@pieceofpeacehomestead529]

Kitten George "bolts" into every scene! LoL :-)

[@pressedearth9492]

camera hog!

[@valeried4504]

That's awesome you girls had a great time....

[@helenp81]

After patiently waiting for the last 3 or 4 months, all of a sudden it’s that time, and I’m feeling just a tad overwhelmed 🤣 so much to do everywhere, seedling going leggy, greenhouse not finished, raised beds not finished! But I love it, slightly overwhelmed but super excited too 😊

[@Beecozz7]

The idea of putting the garden chart on the wall is good, do it like a chalk board so the placement of planting could be canged each season. The beds are permanent, plantings change. Thanks Jess!!! You're a good teacher and example.

[@kathygreeson6001]

So sorry to hear about your friend's son. Very sad, especially, for someone so young. Many prayers and hugs.🙏🙏 On a happier note, your garden and greenhouse look amazing! Cant wait for this weekend😊 God bless!💕

[@helennelson3120]

I love how gentle your little man is as seen with how careful he was with the worm and Mayhem. He is a testament to you and Miah. I hope she births before Amanda returns home. I can't wait to see the kidlet myself. I also can't wait to see the premiere your new greenhouse as well. I think it would be marvelous to go through your seed collection. I wish I had more room than my humble backyard to plant and play in. Thank you for sharing. Blessings Always beautiful lady. May Gods light shine on you n yours always.

[@Mrs.Dreadfulbliss]

I know this video says it's been a year, but I was still like to pray for your friend ❤ Stacy and the loss of her son. Heavenly Father, please lift her and her family up in your loving arms, give her the strength, grace, and faith to get through the days ❤ she thinks she may not be able get through. Help heal her heart and fill that hole that her son life filled.

[@missmartpants2269]

Sorry for the loss, Praise the lord for good friends and family. Your greenhouse is a happy place. God bless!

[@Pepper5655]

WOW I AM ADMIRING HOW BEAUTIFUL THIS GREENHOUSE IS AND CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THE WINDOW GREENHOUSE THAT MIAH IS BUILDING FOR YOU. THNX FOR SHARING I LOVE YOU

[@212acres3]

Outside with the kids, plants and cat is a good day!

[@meredith-fourmilecreekfarm8538]

Bear and George - I love them!!!!!!

[@hoykiss]

My 6 year old loves Kale just as much as Ben. He walks around the yard eating it too. Also just use your calendar chalk board to map out your garden.

[@ging536]

Thanks for explaining bolting. My brassicas did this and I thought that is what it meant but wasn't sure, lol. It's my first time growing them. That's awesome to have a friend who shares the same interest in gardening. I love Amanda's shirt and that's so nice of her to help with the separating. I don't really know anyone in my town who shares that interest, probably why I am watching so many gardening vlogs lately. Also, I am deeply sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. I am praying that God will give Stacy and her family His amazing provision of peace and healing at this time. Blessings and love to you and your family!

[@crimsonroses1]

Putting the garden on the wall is actually a great idea. Perhaps another area of blackboard. You could use all different colors to make it more decorative.

[@jaclynrichmond1049]

You read my mind, I had kinda figured what you meant by context but I love when you slow it down and explain what things mean and how a plant grows.

[@HaywireHomestead]

Love how your kids like helping. We started lettuce inside today. Inions and carrots will be done this afternoon. You inspire me to grow more this year.

[@TheDaxbaby]

prayers sent, so sorry for y'all's loss. So very heartbreaking

[@malias.5111]

Little Ben's face when you told him the worm would die. So sweet! PS. I found some Tanya's pink podded beans at uprisingorganics.com if you need more after that pack gets low

[@melodymelody6589]

Thank you for another great video, always a treat to see the greenhouse updates.

[@ughgross1258]

You have such a beautiful family 💕💕

[@danaclemons5298]

Just love your videos. Thanks for explaining bolting for us beginners :) 💓 Kitten George

[@marysorganicgardenjournal8616]

Can't wait for the window green house!

[@katieegge699]

Kitten George reminds me of a cat that we had named "Harvey Cattail."

[@missourigirl8447]

So very sorry to hear of such a young one passing. His family will be in my prayers. On a happy note, I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THE WINDOW GREENHOUSE! 😬

[@marshabalderrama8903]

George stills the show all the time. He’s such a sweetie🐱 my salad mix washed a way. And my seed starts are still on their 1st leaves🙄

[@Alternativesmallholding]

My word, when kitty jumped up on the potting bench 😱 lol. It must be so lovely to have a seed & plant buddy around for a few days.

[@larisakaminskaya3322]

I only have small garden in the city, (no farm) that i try to pack with plants as much as possible. I still learn something new from you from each video that I can use here. Thank you so much!

[@Wicked_urban_garden]

Your videos bring me so much Zen

[@robertlafollette8931]

Enjoy watching you two together. God Bless you gals and families.

[@oppsyikesreally]

I found using the markers to plan out my tiny space was useful. I'd just place the markers in the beds and move them till I liked the configuration, then I added the plants.

[@HappyFarmsLa]

this is a great idea!

[@dawndawn6946]

Everyone needs an Amanda! 💗 😆

[@bridgetyoung6434]

Love this video! Thank you for explaining bolting.🌈

[@judithbiller3732]

Beautiful family, humongous garden, and dear friends. What more is there? God bless☺

[@RebeccaLynnWoods]

Kitten George 😍😍😍😍 love seeing your boys work so hard. You are truly blessed Jess

[@therusticranchgarden]

thank you for the garden info on the bolting. I was really excited for my broccoli and then it "bolted" i never knew that word in the gardening world till now. Great info, Great video. I love to hear the birds in the background. little Ben is so cute. Such a great helper. I'm so sorry to hear about the young man that passed away, my condolences. Prayers for them. omg, so many seeds. You have an awesome friend (Amanda). God Bless you, sweetie! Bertha from Texas

[@tamarasiegrist2776]

Ha ha ha... every year I draw a plan of what I'm going to plant... and every year somehow I do the opposite🤣🤣 but still it works out just fine. Can wait to finally see the window greenhouse. Take care Jess.

[@sunnilucas9924]

You have a beautiful family / farm! I love how your kids help out in the garden, reminds me with my moma!

[@sierradates5672]

Just a suggestion for your planning. I love using SketchUp! (The free version.) I usually use simple rectangles or cylinders to represent my plants. You can draw it to the inch and easily move elements around. I use it to build everything, including my duck coop. Jeremiah will love it!

[@maryannward7771]

Awesome video once again.. Wherever you decide to plant, just know God is smiling knowing your blessing your family and friends.. love your sweet family.. cant wakt to see the window green house..well worth the wait.

[@ultimatehangzone2884]

Cannot tell you how inspiring and delightful your channel has been. (In fact, I just made my first youtube vid about my tiny little garden, thanks to you. ) Thank you for sharing..and pleeeeease, design a Kitten George t-shirt 🐈

[@simplyraeann3711]

As you panned across the plants I just wanted to run my hands across them.

[@karinajimenez8151]

Thank you for sharing! As a newbie gardener I LOVE your detailed explanations!!!! I appreciate your detailed videos.

[@e.cahill9594]

Love your channel! Thank you for sharing the information on bolting, I am fairly new to gardening and appreciate the way you share gardening tips. Your children are adorable and your cat George is so cute! Looking forward to watching your video’s!

[@norweavernh]

Loving sweet Ben amd Kitten George. Here in SE VA, the dreaded white moth has appeared for the first time on my overwintered kale. I now have my first upside down mesh laundry bag cover from dollar store in place already. Also, harvest your smaller broccoli leaves, they make a delicious green that gets sweeter the longer you saute in butter. Many plants can be saved somehow, if not the flower, then the leaves.That same kale has gone to seed but I am going to save seed, and I dont want to provide a huge breeding ground for other moths.

[@CBsGreenhouseandGarden]

Great job done folks. Now you know them kitties just want to help. LOL