The Garden is Trying to Get Away from Us!

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

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[@ccrawley4905]

I swear I think my blood pressure goes down “hanging out” with you guys….listening to the birds, etc! Thanks for these videos!

[@mc12358]

Me too. I heard a Wood Thrush pretty much through the whole video. Their song is so beautiful!

[@cindycollins3324]

Yes, it's so relaxing. I loved hearing the birds too! Especially the wood thrush, it's my favorite birdsong, almost like a musical instrument.

[@txtopaz7997]

Me too💕

[@csnanny1882]

@@cindycollins3324I have blood pressure problems to, and I know that when I am setting listening to Tipper , Matt and the family my blood pressure will level off to where it’s suppose to be. I just relax and enjoy this awesome family.

[@ixchelkali]

​@@mc12358, thanks for identifying the wood thrush song. I wondered what it was. We don't have them here in the west. It's a pretty song, almost flute-like.

[@sunshinecheryll]

One year my husband was handing out squash and zucchini in the Walmart parking lot. We had so many! Praying for Granny❤

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Love that! Thank you 😀

[@ixchelkali]

I wish my husband had thought of that the year of our great zucchini glut, instead of sneaking out at midnight to hang bags of zucchini on neighbors' doorknobs, like he thought he was the zucchini fairy! 😂😄

[@MrsEyes512]

I enjoy all of your videos, but I gotta tell you, my favorite part is 'popcicle chat' with you and Matt. 😅 He's an interesting character, and you guys compliment each other perfectly. Thanks for sharing your life and love with the world. Prayers for Granny and your entire family.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

I'm so glad you enjoy them 😀 Thank you!

[@debbiehills2928]

❤hugs and prayers for 👵 granny!❤😊❤❤

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you Debbie!!

[@sandsquid1]

Oh my!!! I adore Granny! She’ll be in my prayers. Hopefully it’s just a bad infection that’s stubborn cuz of her age and stuff. I’ll be thinking of all y’all. I think the book idea is awesome. Since I was an anthropology major, I love reading about culture, and since it’s partly my culture , I enjoy it even more! I have a question: we used to sit on the porch and snap green beans…what kind of beans are they? I could make a whole meal outta those kind of beans! And I love hearing the cicadas in the background. They have different broods…the most famous is the 17 year cicadas and they have red eyes! 17 years they live underground and come out to mate and have young and then back to the ground! I wonder how they know to crawl out of the ground and up the tree? I guess they have really good batteries on their little cicada alarm clocks! Lol!😂

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

@@sandsquid1 😀 Thank you! I wonder if they were white half runners?

[@sandsquid1]

@@CelebratingAppalachia I don’t know, we didn’t grow them ourselves, but they were green, long and skinny. We usually broke them in thirds and cooked them till well done with fat back. Always better on the second day. (Probably the only pork we let sneak it’s way into our food)!

[@judypatrick42]

PRAYING FOR GRANNY AND Y'ALL 🙏

[@judyabernathy80]

Tipper, I was always spooked out about sticking my hands under leaves to get cucumbers, squash, etc. So, I started carrying a hoe with me and would put it under the leaves and pull them back so I could see the cucumbers and look for snakes at the same time!! Prayers for Granny! When she gets to feeling better, I would sure love to hear her harmonize to a song with Paul. It’s fabulous!! 💔🙏🏼🐾🙏🏼💔

[@chrisp308]

Yeah we got them canebrake rattlesnakes that absolutely love hiding under the melons, cucumbers and squash plants

[@deborahgarrison4349]

A hoe a great idea.

[@peggyreid6836]

Sending my prayers to Granny. Hope she's okay and feels better soon. I'm crazy about green beans also. Thanks for including us in your life.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thanks so much 😀

[@shazskay]

Oh no. I’ve learned to care very much for Granny. She will be in my heart and mind. She has such a sweet voice. Stay with us, Granny.

[@shazskay]

Grandma’s only rule was that I couldn’t help her if I was having my period.

[@benitastevens612]

Prayers for some better time for you all.

[@TRMTRM-qw7ov]

Made a Greek cucumber salad last night and the combination of fresh watermelon, fresh cukes and fresh mint hit your tastebuds just right. Made me think of Matt's infamous "Gosh, that's good!" Prayers for Granny and your entire family, as you face another family struggle. Some years bring more than others and it sometimes seems too much. Know that your online community is with you, as always.

[@rhondadean5455]

Theres that secret garden. And the house filled with love.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Love that 😀

[@ketolife2797]

"Just two things that money can't buy, and that's true love and homegrown tomatoes..." 🎶

[@joellaeggers5953]

I'm like you, everything I know about canning, I learned from my Mama and I'm 74 years old. I have never read the instructions from the FDA.Never gotten sick from anything I've canned. Prayers for Granny. She is so sweet.

[@mc12358]

You two are so authentic and pleasant to listen to. I enjoyed every minute of this video, thank you!

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you so much 😀

[@krispedersen2335]

Lovely hearing the wood thrush in the woods behind you during popcicle time! Magical birdsong!

[@bjgigout9832]

Life sure can bring some emotionally troubled times, along with the perfectly joyful days. Praying for you all, through your daily journey. Beautiful tomato bounty! 😊

[@stevieray7203]

Prayers, Mighty Prayers for Granny and your family 🙏🏻💛🙏🏻

[@lisabeal8615]

Prayers for Granny's health. Prayers for you all as well.

[@annie6303]

So sorry to hear Granny is not at her best, please tell her we are all asking after her ❤. Also it really tickled me to find out I'm a rebel at my age! 😀x

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

😀 thank you!

[@gailgaddy5340]

Beautiful tomatoes😊

[@bonnierushing719]

I just wanted to thank you for sharing your life with all of us. Your videos are so relaxing for me. You are such peaceful folks and I love to sit and share a popsicle with you as you share your life with us. I love to hear you read from one of the many wonderful books you have discovered. Some of my favorite videos are those with no conversation but just the sounds and pictures of nature around your home. Many nights I go to sleep with the peaceful videos you have and those of your family singing. I just love you all.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you for the kind words!! Bless you 😀

[@josiecardenas4440]

Praying for granny 🙏🙏🙏❤❤

[@dawnedwall5419]

Tipper & Matt I truly enjoy watching the 2 of you. You can see the love in Matt’s eyes when he looks at you. He has the best smile. Tipper the same is for you towards Matt. I can tell he like to give you a hard time like when he was talking about the leaves. It’s great to see all you are harvesting. I love canning also and i guess I’m a rebel canner also but it’s how I was taught and I’ll continue that way. Many prayers for Granny and all of the family. ❤🙏

[@anniesaenz525]

Praying for Granny and all of y’all. Those pickles sounds fantastic, love when they have that crunch. As always, thank you for letting us sit and relax with the great conversation with you and Matt. ❤️

[@SherLark11]

That was a wonderful video ♥ Praying for Granny to feel better ♥ The popsicle chat is a refreshing highlight. 🌻

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you so much!

[@kathyowens6075]

Praying for Granny. Matt’s Cherokee purple tomatoes are so beautiful. Hope you enjoy your bounty.

[@PepperplacewithShawna]

I will be praying for Granny. Hopefully, you will get good news this week. God bless you for sharing your videos with us. I enjoy all your content. ❤

[@mflynnnj1]

We will surely be lifting Granny & your family up to the Lord. -much love from NJ ~Mary & fam

[@lindawalker-l9n]

Hugs and prayers for Granny. She's so lovely and funny and real. ❤❤

[@robinsnell7249]

Prayers for Granny as well as you all! 💖

[@goo661]

I love Matt's sense of humor, when he was talking about the leaves falling😂

[@janetsherwood7210]

Enjoyed watching you harvest your lovely garden. Sending love & prayers for Granny. Respect for your entire family.🙏❤️🙏

[@bluegirl777]

Sending prayers for Granny! Keep us updated. Much love to you all! ♥

[@connieparker8896]

God bless your family, Tell Granny she is in my prayers

[@lorchid23]

Sending my thoughts and prayers for Granny’s healing & health. ❤️‍🩹🙏🏻

[@jonathanbriefcase2748]

Mr. Matt’s glorious basketful of ripe tomatoes makes for a fine season of good eating for you all. Makes the world feel just right 🍃

[@his-sweetie]

Thank you for allowing us to celebrate with you.😊

[@braydenpitt7357]

I absolutely love your videos, Tipper. I’m not from Appalachia, but I find the culture and foodways so fascinating. Some of my favourite food to cook and eat. You have the gift of story telling and I could listen to you and Matt talk about gardening and pickling all day long! Love from way up north in Yellowknife, Canada!

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you 😀

[@susansoots449]

Praying for Granny to be restored to good health🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@gregknight293]

Prayers sent for Ms. Granny. May she feel better and spend some time in her garden . Matt really does need to go fishing . Some fresh fish with supper would be great . Please film while they are frying and make them even more enjoyable for all of us .

[@AuntMaryNC]

Those golden varieties of tomatoes have always produced really well for me. I'm glad to hear you like them too. Gosh, I'm so sorry to hear the Granny is feeling poorly. My hope is the doctor can provide some answers and some relief.

[@robinhaupt9119]

Thank you for sharing Tipper. Prayers for Granny ❤. When I worked outside I'd lay a row of ice in my bandana then roll up like Matt did for my neck. Really was cooling!

[@dmartin4295]

Beautiful garden! Praying for Granny's healing, in Jesus' name❣🙏

[@conniebaker1958]

Absolutely 🙏 for granny and ya all

[@raethibodeau9604]

Prayers for granny. I hope she feels better soon. I do enjoy watching the videos that she's in. I can see the worry in your eyes.

[@meltcmelinda4012]

Yee Haw, I’m a Rebel, praying for Granny and all of your family. Thank you for sharing your day in the garden

[@informaticsnursebev1538]

Oh I do hope your Mother gets to feeling better, Tipper ♥️ Thank you both for the visit. 😊

[@benitastevens612]

Matt has me eating a tomato sandwich almost every day… I have eaten home made mustard as well of home made Mayonnaise…I have never made either one.

[@sanlynmalc]

Prayers for Granny and your family.

[@StephanieBrumbaugh]

Praying for granny and all the family. Much love and hugs for you all.🙏🏻🙏🏻💕💕

[@phyllistucker554]

Prayers said for Granny, please let her know we are thinking of her and that she has many prayer warriors 🙏 You and Matt have the most beautiful garden! Happy harvesting.

[@peggyreid6836]

Tipper, you sound a little congested. Hope you're not getting sick. Please take care of yourself. I love your videos. They remind me of a life long gone from me. Greetings from North Carolina.

[@johnnabuzby6103]

How do from here in eastern NC. We have good taste in our choice of videos.

[@darleneridgeway7452]

Prayer is so powerful! We all love your family!

[@margaretevans1934]

I am just sheltering from a thunderstorm, just after I put the washing out. My garden has really got away from me but I can't do what I used to. I have got my fingers crossed for Granny. She reminds me of my Gran and I would love to sit down with her and some crocheting. Rain stopped,sun out, everywhere steaming so I will put my wellies back on. Take care.

[@marthaanthis3980]

We are all praying for Franny and all of you❤️🙏❤️

[@janetmoss-s4o]

Prayers for sweet Granny!

[@maryharris2124]

Prayers for granny and y'all! Praying that everything go all right with for granny!You can we do in my family.

[@janesmith1398]

Prayers and good wishes for Granny. Love to you all. ❤

[@mishalea]

Wonderful tomato harvest! Aw no... I certainly will be keeping Granny in my prayers. After my father in law passed, my distant cousin passed this week, he was only 60. I don't like this getting old stuff... God bless you all. The Japanese beetles are over my beans plants, ugh ... Well, I believe I've done enough complaining. Have a blessed week.💖🙏🌅😊

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you Misha! I'm sorry you lost a cousin too!

[@jackieellenbarnes1268]

Hello Mrs. Tipper, I want You to know that I will put your Mama on my Church ⛪️ Prayer List. I will also Pray for her now, as for you and your Family for Comfort and Strength. You All have been through SO much. Blessings 💖

[@TheDuffer426]

Thoughts and prayers for Granny and you folks

[@cindyhinshaw708]

Prayers for Granny and you all. I have fond memories of making egg baskets with the Popsicle sticks from all of us kids. I was one of 36 grand kids. Mom had 6 brothers and 6 sisters, My Dad was from West Virginia he had 7 brothers and 2 sisters. They were born in the 30s and both raised on large farms. I also was raised on a farm and I miss it. I really enjoy watching you all.

[@christyjohnson6967]

Your popsicle time is my favorite time. ❤️ prayers for your Mom, Tipper.

[@lynnesimmons3112]

Prayers that Granny gets good news.

[@benitastevens612]

We use to can even freeze … I would use my food processor and blend until it all is liquid….yes seeds and pealing. I seasoned them with lemon juice, salt and I blended onions and celery, carrots up with the tomatoes also. Cooked until done and if freezing, we would just it cool and put in freezer bags…if canning , we would put then in hot jars and seal them with hot lids. Always have your water hot before putting the hot juice in the water bath. Bring to a boil and boil for 15 minutes. It is like a v8 juice.

[@anitanapier8591]

Prayers for Granny! ❤️❤️❤️

[@charolettepartin4604]

Love, hugs, thoughts and prayers for y'all and Granny 🙏 Blessings on your family now and always ❤

[@hollyheuerman9321]

Sending prayers and healing hugs for granny !

[@KarenAaron-e2s]

Your garden and yard looks so nice, Tipper, from all the hard work that you and your family put into it. Once the shelves are stocked again it’s a good feeling having food put up for the winter and coming year. You and Matt look so cute together. I will be praying for Granny!

[@sandrawilkes2983]

hope granny recovers from the infection.praying for her and all of the family.love n hugs xxx

[@garybrunet6346]

I’ll be praying for Granny and your family! 🇨🇦😊🙏

[@patsyerrington]

Prayers for Granny, and you all.❤🙏

[@ixchelkali]

I'm very sorry to hear that Granny's not well. Y'all are having a rough time of it this year. I hope they can determine what it is and that it can be fixed without too much difficulty. I know you must be worried. Holding all of you in my heart & prayers. My mom not only used the "open kettle" method when she made jam (though I'd not heard it called that), but she used any kind of glass jar and sealed them with paraffin wax. I started out using the hot water bath method not because I thought it was better, but because it was easier! And once you opened a jar, there was a lid you could close. And since I started out doing it that way with jam, I just naturally kept doing it that way for canning. The look on Matt's face when you talked about burying the cabbage made me laugh so hard! You two are good for me.

[@grammyb5216]

I’m praying for granny and for all of you. Thank you so much Tipper. Sending you lots of love from Texas ❤

[@susanmcroberts8877]

Tipper and Matt, I am so very sorry for all you have been going through. It’s a difficult but also grace-filled time of our lives. Such an honor and blessing to help our parents thru this journey. Thank goodness we have God to lead us all as we navigate these days. Much love from the Hoosier state.

[@jenniferbarrows]

Prayers for Granny ❤

[@jeanping917]

Oh mercy I will be praying for Granny and that you will get good news next week.

[@dixielady2]

Granny is the sweetest little thing. Prayers for her and the family.

[@stevesopko4707]

Praying for Granny and your family. Garden looks great!

[@alicevaughn7990]

I’m so sorry to hear granny isn’t feeling well. Prayers for good report from the Dr.

[@richardsillery324]

Prayer's for your Mother!

[@wandagordon6453]

Lots of things you do remind me of my mother, especially when you talk about canning. Fond memories of her doing that. Praying for Granny! God bless y’all! 😀❤️

[@thanaeller3533]

Please tell Granny she is in my thoughts and prayers.

[@comiketiger]

Thank you for sharing pieces of your life. God's best for granny. God bless all here.

[@leighflorkevich9916]

Praying for Granny! 🙏

[@7upToday]

We love seeing Granny & hearing her talk, about kniting, coking, or anything. Sweet Lady. Prayers, going up for Granny & You all, as well. Maybe the green beans will encourage her. Hope she rebounds and gets her some half runners, her favorites.

[@daniellabova3231]

So sorry Granny isn't well, prayers for her and your entire family!

[@brendawoods554]

Love your videos, your garden is beautiful, Tipper give Granny our love, we will definitely keep her in prayer 🙏 she is such a joy, I just love it when she's in a video, she reminds me so much of my mother.

[@terrilocke6225]

Prayers for your sweet Granny, what a wonderful woman who is living a full life. 🥰

[@christinej2358]

Praying for Granny and all of y’all. 🙏🏻

[@maryjolawson6814]

So sorry to hear that your Mother is not feeling well, Tipper. Keep us updated 🙏

[@brendaschenck859]

I’m so jealous of those beautiful Cherokee Purple tomatoes 🍅 ❤ it’s 90* here every day and humidity is terrible, my tomatoes have been done!…..Sorry to hear Granny hasn’t been well, will keep her in my prayers Hope y’all have a good week ❤

[@littlebittyvintagelane2862]

Prayers for Granny🥰

[@carolynl5362]

Sending love and prayers for granny and y’all and the girls 💛🩷💜💖

[@GinaMoore-w9v]

I will pray for granny hope she gets better

[@bravochick]

“A little bit of legality involved this time of year” 😂 Matt tickles me so! Praying for Granny ❤

[@trevawilson5086]

Praying for Granny. My Mama used to can her squash in pint jars. Drain them put a egg,chopped onion,corn meal & fry in oi!. She called them squash patties. God bless y'all.

[@cherihabegger9856]

My goal is to preserve something every day, even if something small. Our green beans are kind of crazy right now so yesterday I made a jar of pickled green beans for the fridge. All I had time to do because I had a granddaughter spending the night. But it was something!

[@brendaks2994]

Praying for good results and doctors wisdom for Granny!! She is so precious and love watching her bake and her crocheting ❤

[@jankitteringham8483]

Yes you work very hard Matt. With all those lovely goodies you make, I’m not surprised you are always hungry! X🥰🇬🇧Prayers for your Mother Tipper. 🙏🏻

[@marylour253]

Praying for Granny.