Fast-Growing Food Options | Growing food to feed your family

[@NS-pf2zc]

Your calm spirit, humility, and heart of a teacher is very apparent in this video. ♥️ (I said it long ago, back when you only spoke to about ten thousand, and I'll say it again...God is so using you, Lady!)

[@Thankful_.]

Natasha S. I agree! 👏🏽

[@bridgescwr6136]

I agree

[@leydi4558]

Amen to this! 🙏🏼

[@graycee8326]

Thank you Jess so much! You have provided so many of us with life-saving lessons. I have been growing (on a way smaller scale than you lol) for the past few short years. I feel so strong to inform you and your beautiful followers about what i believe (as a traditional Catholic) is coming to pass within the remaining lifetime of Pope Benedict XVI. (Yes he is 'Emeritus" but to me he is Pope). And this is the beginning of the elite to attain that outcome. Bill Gates speaks about the coronavirus back in 2015 at a conference. Also about another airborne disease, which has been prophesied through Luz De Maria (Roman Catholic) (Use the flowers of the Calendula officinalis plant. Place on the skin, on top of sores. This airborne virus will also come with very high fevers). Please watch this video so you see this is an act of bio-terrorism and is planned by the elite who want to govern the world; remove the catholic faith and the ability to practice and incorporate a system of a one World Government with the RFID chip. Prior to Our Lords second coming. Pope Benedict turns 93 in April. Please everyone go to the prophesy of St Malachy (List of popes til the end time), The book of Revelations, Fatima, Garabandal, Medjugoria. DO NOT BE SCARED, know that God loves you and if you live for Him, abiding by His Commandments and TRUST HIM IN HIS PLAN. EVIL CAN NOT DO ANY HARM TO YOU WITHOUT GODS CONSENT. We will suffer to pay for our sins and purify us so we can go to heaven and save our loved ones too. God will provide food. AMERICA, you have refuges there that God will have His angels guarding so no evil enters. Pray to be woken by your guardian angels. Do not doubt what i say. Pray for wisdom for with wisdom comes truth. God the Father said He will not spare any Grace or Miracle for the salvation of His children; remember though that He cannot interfere with our free Will. So we need to strengthen and fast at least one day per week. Offer it united to Our Lords passion and Our Heavenly Mothers sorrows as well, as she is co-redemptrix of Our Lords passion, mediatrix of all Graces and advocate for us sinners to get to heaven. Our Holy Mother is the quickest way to Heaven. Pray the Rosary daily as it protects you from evil attacks and strengthens all the virtues and graces a soul needs. Bringing you closer to God. Jess, you stated about how seeds were low and that they couldn't ship them. It is prophesied that seeds will be tampered with so that they either don't produce fruit or don't seed. Please heed this warning. Look at the times as it is not natural. America has about 800 FEMA camps from Canada to Mexico. Who in history had them (Germany ). This is to bring down america as it is Babylon in the bible. Don't be scared! It's due to the evil movies, music and mass amount of satanic groups. Fatima prophesied not long before Our Lords Second Coming, Satan would attack the family and the sacrament of Marriage. Look how quickly your laws changed with marriage in your states. Look how gay, and all this nonsense of gender identity and crisis is accepted. Look what is happening now. Don't take the RFID chip. Ask yourself. If Gods Word is alive as we know. He states something and it happens. Why does the bible say if we take the chip in our hand or forehead to buy and sell, why do we go to hell. The answer he gave us. Satan has devised a way to put us in a hypnotic state. Robotic you could say. We cannot ask forgiveness hence why we go to Hell. Children who are in a state of Grace and are forced to take one due to their parents wrong doing will still be allowed into Heaven, but not adults. DON"T JUDGE THIS PLEASE. I speak the truth and TIME WILL SHOW YOU THIS IS ONLY TRUTH. God wants us to know, so we know how to prepare. Babylon is falling! All you beautiful souls plz pray first for wisdom and %100 believe His Word! He will walk us all through the plan He has for all of us. Satan cannot touch you without Gods consent. See you Heaven. Go to these sites plz to read up on the prophesy, what to expect. LOOK AT THIS SITE FOR PROPHESIES RELATING TO USA plus other things like epidemics, pestilence etc. What we are seening now, THE FALL OF THE WORLD ECONOMY. www.revelacionesmarianas.com/en/specials.html. Roman Catholic is one of the witnesses mentioned in the bible, the other is Jewish. The only 2 religions given to mankind from heaven. Jewish prophet.. beholdicome.co.uk/ God bless you all... In our prayers.. Thanks for your posting Jess. Please leave this up for it will save lives when they see i speak the truth. They will have some knowledge of what is happening and what to do..

[@americaneden3090]

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[@laquicha8159]

What is going through the mind of someone who gave a thumbs down?? Jess is giving great advice FOR FREE -and generously bringing us into her home and family. If that seems bad to you maybe don’t watch.

[@xgroupblue]

Hi Jess, I don't usually comment but thought this might be a good time to thank you and your family for being the light in these dark times. I can feel the love and thank God for you and yours. Oh, you forgot to talk about quails. They are also easy to keep and grows really fast for the city people with little or no space. You can keep them inside in a room if you have too (will have to clean more often). The eggs hatch in 18 days and can be processed as soon as 3wks or grown to lay very pretty eggs.

[@frijolsmom]

Rabbits. They reproduce easily, can be kept in the city as long as you have your own green space to build their pens, their droppings make great fertilizer for your garden, can be a great supply of on-demand meat, they don't make any noise (won't disturb neighbors or HOA), and they are cute to boot. After everything calms down, you can sell the cute critters.

[@wandastevens3183]

Okra...I hate the slime from boiled okra....It cuts the slime out of it when you fry it or put in homemade soups....I love it that way !!!

[@Embracingwanderlust]

I am so happy I found your channel. I have been watching so many of your gardening videos. I wish you lived in Utah or the like so we had a more similar climate. I cannot find anyone with a good channel here in my state. But I have to say you do an amazing job at making it very relatable to all areas. Keep up the great work!

[@jrlogston]

Yes yes yes!! Slow down and refocus our homes 🙏🏻 beautiful advise!

[@casondraflowerday5296]

A. You are an amazing teacher! B. I love how after watching this video, I felt like I had just sat down and talked with a wise friend. C. I am in love with your coffee mug and sweater 😍

[@sowmanyseedlings]

Youre amazing Jess. I am SO appreciative of you and all the time you dedicate to sharing your passion and knowledge with us. You're one of the few keeping me sane these days. Thank you for teaching me so much!!

[@helenehandler6535]

Thank you for the current and educational videos. You look so happy, fresh and healthy. I am a relatively new vegetable gardener with some good success so far. I made an inexpensive greenhouse with Daiso garden hoops and dollar tree shower curtains. Another trick I heard about was planting tomatoes in a black bucket. (I used dollar tree mop buckets. ) You take the handle off and cut out the bottom then plant deep in a raised bed. I’ve been pruning off lower branches and pinching off leaves between branches. It’s been about three weeks with a late wet and cold weather California winter and my tomatoes are taller than the big cages already. It’s so exciting. Again, 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@TarraAllen]

I live in Houston Tx and its pretty hot here the majority of the year so I would need those warm-weather plants. Thank you so much for this.

[@joannecarroll5504]

I'm not really here because of the virus, I'm here because I saw you on Liz Zorab's channel. Finally got my butt into gear & located my sprouting trays & seedling starter box, got some medium for my tiny wicking boxes so I can still grow something while improving our dreadful soil (part clay, part quarry rubble).

[@shadel7968]

Aww sweetheart! I have no words for how you make me feel with this video. Keep up the great work.

[@SaharaMom25]

"Don't make that face", yup, I was making the okra face. lol As always, well done.

[@cherylhewitt9882]

We love roasted radishes. They are similar to a potato when cooked. And they are low carb. Win-win!

[@emac2008]

Thanks for doing what you do, Jess.

[@FireflyScout]

We pretty much only buy fresh stuff, but when the shortages started, we realized that we didn't have any preserved foods or prepackaged anything. We had a couple days worth of hiking meals in our emergency kit, but that was it. We are now keeping a 2 week supply of prepackaged stuff on hand, not because we dont know how to cook, but because if either my husband or I do get sick, we are not going to leave our house at all. I know from people that have gotten covid, if you get symptoms, you are too tired to do anything. Hopefully that doesn't happen.

[@niberusky8567]

I really love your channel. Very down to earth. I'm in CT and I'm starting my garden . Love your idea on how to maximize a small space. Keep up the good work. Will be a fateful follower.🌷

[@maryedmo7798]

Sweet potatoes are great for calories and nutrition. Store super easy for a very long time when cured properly. Great volume. Not fast, but you can sauté the greens and eat them as they grow. Very nutritious and delicious.

[@danielleterry180]

Thank you Jess 😁

[@richpivo772]

LOVE your channel. Thank you for doing what you do.

[@danahtoschi7983]

Ooh I’d love to see a video on how you plant your potatoes and sweet potatoes! 🌱🍠

[@misspadowcat]

Fabulous video and info. Love all the pointers too. That’s a great share. We need to help each other. Paradigm shift in the way we do things for sure. You are so sweet to invest in your KZbin family❤️ to teach us. Your a Blessing

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

Thank you! I think our whole culture could use a paradigm shift

[@Plantomancer]

Always wanted to start a veggie garden, these strange circumstances finally gave me the time to pursue it! Thank you so much for the great videos, learning a lot from your calm and positive guidance ☺️

[@Kris-jy7dz]

I raise coturnix quail and chickens. If you aren't ready for chickens or your zoning doesn't allow chickens then you can probably have quail. They can be kept in a rabbit hutch type enclosure, produce meat and eggs, are rather quiet for livestock and grow to maturity fast. Only disadvantages I would say is without supplemental light they don't lay in the winter and their eggs are small but we are talking about fast food. You might think they are small for meat but the meat is more filling than chicken and very lean. They also butcher easier than bigger animals. If you have an incubator you can order eggs, they hatch in about 17days and mature in about 8-9 weeks or so, for meat or laying eggs.

[@kensimmons9960]

Tomatoes - 'Glacier' tomatoes are very early, where I live they start producing sooner than cherry or grape toms, they are larger than a cherry tom, I think they call them 'saladettes'. Widely available.

[@lisawilliams9980]

Thx very helpful info. I totally agree with your closing remarks.

[@marlooostmeyer2778]

Thanks so much Jess, this was so informative! I have tended to just buy plants available and plant the end of May. This guidance is going to help us produce so much more food this year. I love this channel and am so grateful for what you and your husband do for all of us.

[@elyseacote]

Please tell me who made that white pot in the background of this video. It's lovely!

[@davidallen7404]

TMI! Trying to watch this and cook breakfast is impossible, I'll come back later when I actually pay attention to it.

[@celinathompson2321]

i started my seeds in the end of january and i’ve been watering them and nothing has sprouted and I’ve pretty much given up so I plan to restart my seeds today so hopefully I’ll get something to put in my garden but I was determined not to give up I think my house wasn’t warm enough my parents keep the house very cold because they’re hot all the time wish me luck

[@gennellethurman5790]

Love your channel! I'm learning so much from you! Do you trellis your okra?

[@abbey5574]

I’ve been watching her videos for a while now and I’ve never seen them trellised!

[@KristySlicker]

Do you juice any of your sprouts or micro greens?

[@AJ-pg4xr]

Dear Jess, Love your channel, your family and vision. What is your opinion about those fruit protecting bags that will leave out animals and insects during the growing process? Kind regards from the Netherlands.

[@moon_wolfk7456]

I started growing Some pole beans inside.. That was a mistake! I’ve never grown beans before. I didn’t know they could grow to be over 2 meters! They are growing really fast and I still can’t plant them outside. I have to wait at least a month and they’ll literally be climbing the walls by then..! I’m not sure what to do now.. Could I cut of the top of them to make them “bushy” or does this not work with beans?

[@rckymtncwgrl1]

This pandemic has me feeling like I'm late. I started researching a year ago and have yet to have my own garden space because I have to move too much. This year I'm at my mother's and going to live in a camper once I fix it, but I still feel like I won't be able to grow enough. We are at 9100 feet near Pikes Peak and there is a lot that just doesn't grow well here, even with a greenhouse. I will be trying a lot of plants in containers and potatoes in a trash can, but we still have 2 - 3 feet of snow in some places.

[@jeffengel2607]

Jerusalem artichokes wouldn't be a fast growing food anyway. They're a good element for general food security though - easily grown, easily harvested, easily stored, easily re-grown - and this is a reasonable time to be getting them in the ground for late fall and winter eating.

[@lindawalker8239]

Took your advice, Jess. A few bags of potting soil, planted beans, greens and herbs. I'm 69, with fibromyalgia, and my body hurts, but my soul feels complete.

[@ramibu239]

Word of advice on beans & Fibromyalgia. I have had to stop eating legumes as they cause inflammation. Which of coarse means dried beans - however, I still love my green beans & it one of the few vegetables that I LOVE! Especially fresh ones in the Summer. I know a Fibromyalgia specialist that I worked w/ told me to eat a Paleo diet to help for the pain. It kind of didn't surprise me that they were on the list as they are no-no's for people who suffer w/ gout & arthritis too.

[@shirleydrake1602]

I’m 70, fibromyalgia, degenerative disc disease, osteoporosis arthritis, diabetes and hypertension. I’m more excited about this season than I have been about almost anything in years. My age and disabilities mean my children and /or grandchildren have to help me. We will learn together!

[@shirlebug]

Linda Walker I have Fibro also. My soul it dampened sometimes. ;) It’s hard to bend down. I am working on my garden wooooo

[@mysikind8076]

@@ramibu239 I have fibromyalgia and Lupus and use a lot of legumes without any problems. A trick I learned from a Vegan is when soaking beans add 2-3 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar. Rise before cooking. I use a lot of chickpeas as the family likes them. I like lentils too. Much more than I do beans. Meat, especially red meat causes acid build up in my body and causes my joints to hurt badly, so I use more lentils and chickpeas. Beans are my least favourite except for butter beans or canneli beans, Family do like those over other beans.

[@ruburtoe1]

Soak or ferment before cooking to help your gut microbiome so it doesn't cause inflammatory response

[@heatherkennedy9972]

FYI: plant some garlic in with your summer squashes for improved natural pest control

[@Sevylladm]

This past year I noticed that the only tender greens that survived the relentless pests here in Texas, were those that had garlic near them, so I started tucking garlic cloves into my beds.....my greens have been thriving for months, and last week began harvesting full sized bulbs of garlic (takes something like 9 months to grow garlic elsewhere, but only 5 months here, plus we eat the garlic greens as they're growing: pest control, greens, AND yummy garlic)...good luck everyone!

[@jinde75]

I have problems with my zucchinis. Over night they all had the water sucked out of them. When I dug a bit, the roots were fine. I have new zucchinis and butternuts out, but they aren't thriving. I will try the garlic!

[@dacebruz2626]

@@jinde75 If you turn over the leaves you can find the Squash bug eggs and scrap them off. I have to do it all the time for mine.

[@tiaphillips3676]

@@jinde75 I watched a KZbin video in which a woman recommended planting cucumbers in among her zucchini to prevent squash vine borers. I am sorry I don't remember her name or channel. I am going to try that this year. I am now going to try the garlic, also. Thank you, @Sevylladm.

[@emilynicole9278]

thanks heather!!!

[@baileymaple4431]

I have a small covered balcony that only gets 3 hrs of afternoon sun, and I'm still filling it with seeds! Last year I was able to grow tons of cherry tomatoes and strawberries. Things grow more slowly, and they aren't as productive as they would be in full sun, but they still grow! So even if you don't have optimal conditions or much space, it's still worth planting! Just have realistic expectations. This year I have peas, carrots, raddishes, chard, lettuce, bunching onions, strawberries, and rosemary growing, with plans for cherry tomatoes, dwarf cucumbers, several herbs, and malabar spinach in the summer. I can't grow the quantity to truly feed us, but our balcony garden provides a lot of snacks and healthy additions to meals! Thanks Jess for such great information and encouragement!

[@livingbychoice604]

Idk if you've heard of it before but just in case I wanted to share. There's fruit trees called columnar fruit trees. And they'd be an option for growing on a patio. They basically are a giant stalk so they're very small space friendly :)

[@AlliyahPerry]

We are practically doing the same thing on a covered deck!!!!!

[@ginamac9112]

Bailey Maple good on you for maximizing what you’ve got!! Best wishes for you and your garden to come.

[@kiki29073]

Try one of those vertical container gardens like Jess has and put a grow light if you want faster and more harvest.

[@PinkTigger33]

Thank you for posting this. Because I only get a few hours of early morning sun with a partially covered balcony, I have been hesitant to try and grow anything. You've inspired me to give it a go as well!

[@dystopiagear6999]

Reach out. Think of people in your church or kids' school who might be struggling and scared of possible food shortages. Grow as much as you can and share as much as you can. Encourage your friends and neighbors to grow anything they can. Give them seeds, root a bunch of cuttings when you prune your tomatoes and give them away, etc. Sometimes neighbors who don't have the time or inclination to garden themselves will let you grow in part of their yard and share the produce. We all need to work through this together.

[@VWilt-so3ws]

Wish you were close to me. Im in MO 6b zone. I have the knowledge to grow. I just can't afford the stuff to grow right now. I'm disabled, sm. monthly check,, but get around my appt ok. I've been listening to videos on short cuts to grow on my back porch. It's perfect and sunny all day. I'm thinking next month I'll be able to get a few pks of seeds and a couple of crates to put dirt in.. I know no one who believes we got serious troubles coming. I don't have a car so my sister takes me and I love her so much but she doesn't think anything is wrong. I always feel I need to rush in the grocery store, rush my shopping and forget things(even with my list)cause I always feel I'm taking up her time..I'm on disability and have a very small food budget. No car. I hate asking her to take me here or there. Seed catalogs are crazy expensive! Not sure how I'm gonna do it all by myself, but I am gonna have to. I live with 40 yr old daughter but she doesn't even want to talk period about anything and I mean zero. We go days with saying nothing. She said she's moving out in sept. I won't be able to afford it myself, much less the food shortages and maybe putting in for seeds n stuff. It's so lonely. I really can't tell you how lonely I am. This lady talking, she's just a beautiful soul for sure. I just found her a few days ago but I'm listening to all she says. I wish you well in your endeavors to get folks involved, helping and sharing and caring about what's happening. I really do. Blessed days and lots of sunshine and plenty of harvest your way. Vicki PS: I've seen some prepper channels and they're talking like people are going to go lawless in a matter of days when things finally break down. I know you want to help others but dear, I wouldn't tell anybody anything you've got. Women are getting robbed outside of grocery stores, strangers following home-should go straight to.police, never home if someone is following you. They saying put your food in bags or boxes so people do know what you have or what your bring in. They have a person on inside of store talking to the outside setting up their mark. So be careful. I know you want to help, but people who are hungry or have families turn into different people They say not to leave your cubards full either, like hide most your stuff, cause some people will look to check you out. Also do not tell people if you've prepped. Not trying to scare you but it's for real and should be thought of. Along with security, cook stove, type of heat that safe, lighting, water filtration, medical supplies and lots more. Again blessings for your good heart to want to help but.. take precautions ok

[@diannamc367]

@@VWilt-so3ws I hope you are doing well now.😊

[@RizeTB1]

When you were talking about okra “Don’t make that face.” Cracked me up 34:17

[@shirlebug]

Fidgety Redbull I love okra!

[@chomama1628]

Okra is a super food. Most underrated vegetable out there.

[@mancavegamingandgardening9901]

Holy crap you guys gained 13K in the last 30 days, that is some awesome growth! Congrats!

[@GreenOrganicLove]

ManCave Gaming and Gardening people really want to grow their own

[@mmay2669]

The Lord picked you for this time. I have no doubt. Thank you for answering His Voice and obeying His call. You are making a difference. Love and Hugs to you and yours.

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

Wow, thank you

[@ljmercer5242]

Amen!!

[@ruburtoe1]

"People don't find God because they don't look low enough" paraphrasing. God is in nature and gardening is communion with nature

[@KaribeCuebas]

Absolutely! I agree. I can feel her beutiful spirit all the way over here in Georgia. Love listening to her...it's therapeutic and as a HUGE bonus I learn a ton.

[@mareamiller6957]

"Don't make that face." "Don't throw that away, that's food" yes mama. 🤣🤣

[@gendeb9666]

Says every person from the frigid north ever, hahahahaha! [former ohioan]!

[@jakeakawayne6437]

Lol! She caught me. This video is incredible. What a feat.

[@TalkingThreadsMedia]

The minute Jess started talking about okra, I immediately curled my lip for the "yuck" face. "DONT MAKE THAT FACE" -- oops, she caught me! 😜 Won't do my digestive tract much good if I've thrown up just trying to get it down... Nope, no okra for this girl. Kate in Olympia, WA.

[@dystopiagear6999]

"Mama, okra is food - for the compost pile!" :p

[@seedaholicgardens9085]

@@dystopiagear6999 😅silly!

[@4KidsandaFarm]

At this point...not to be alarmist...we are putting every single seed and plant in the ground that we can...this year is the year of producing as much as we can!

[@melodyscamman244]

As an old timer once told me, it's not always 'how much you have', but 'how much you get to keep'... NOW is the time to learn to preserve what you plan to grow... Don't just rely on canning or freezing... Dehydrating, fermenting, smoking, candying or root cellars should be considered. Just an opinion

[@4KidsandaFarm]

@@melodyscamman244 yes! you are right we need to produce and preserve! thanks so much...and thank you for your opinion.

[@SouthFloridaSunshine]

Not being an alarmist just being prepared in a time that is going into many unknowns. Prepare as best you can for clean food.

[@TalkingThreadsMedia]

That is wonderful! You will also find that after the new garden space has been opened; thereafter, it is easier to maintain. -- continues to bring you joy year after year! Best wishes from Kate in Olympia, WA.

[@harmonioushomestead321]

@@4KidsandaFarm It's times like these I'm glad I have milk/meat cross goats, a big garden and chickens.

[@avonleanne]

I am scoping out all the dandelions in my yard for food and tea also...as well as garlic chives and variety of other greens =)

[@laurieweller2093]

Dandelions are very nutritious

[@americaneden3090]

@@laurieweller2093 ...and detoxifying

[@laurieweller2093]

@@americaneden3090 absolutely!!!

[@maryedmo7798]

My husband just harvested chive weeds from the yard yesterday. Delicious!

[@theresad6990]

@T B Just because you can't dig in doesn't mean you can't plant in large containers or raised beds on top of the yard. ;-) A kiddie pool or storage totes or buckets would work in a pinch.

[@janetwithers7427]

Yup, I ordered seeds, some fertilizer and soil enhancements. I have talked to neighbor about co working a garden. He agrees. :-) It is the time for us all to do some self reliance efforts. Thanks for all the good tips. Keep up the great work. This country needs a realignment .. for sure. Back to nature and back to our hearts.

[@GreenOrganicLove]

Janet Withers I was the only one asking the garden department

[@EdensApple80]

Thank you for sharing. So many people use information as “currency”, only wanting to share if it benefits themself or for a favor ion return. Your kindness is appreciated

[@kennaoconnor4633]

What a great statement! She is such a blessing to anyone willing to just listen. God bless her and you and yours.

[@laquicha8159]

Yes!

[@wickedquailandpork537]

Love love love your attitude. As a local farmer I spent all spring explaining to people why the food sources were running low and then endless hours teaching scared parents how to feed their children out of their own backyard. Sometimes those of us that spend time calming others during panic, could use the same treatment and your way of thinking does this for me.

[@dallasbryan9959]

Great vid. Don't forget succession planting. My Dad planted bush beans as soon as the first ones had 2 leaves, the next group went in the row between them. Harvest twice, pull them up, and start again. Love your channel.

[@SarahO]

I was going to focus on growing flowers mostly this year, but after this all happened I got myself some vegetable seeds.

[@aruralmother2895]

Some flowers and their leaves are edible too!

[@micolebrooks7305]

We had such a warm winter I didn’t want to mess with the bugs & veggies this year, so I too was just mostly going to do flowers. Not anymore lol

[@melissagannon5711]

Plant flowers for the bees

[@amytate1755]

Don’t forget herbs they are pretty and useful

[@Kris-jy7dz]

Because of deer I have to plant vegetables and my flowers inside a high fence. I have perennial flowers and self seeding flowers for the pollinators as well as edible flowers like nasturtiums.

[@samanthaj1979]

Jess... you lifted some of my stress. You are an angel. Really appreciate your time. So grateful.🙏

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

You are so welcome!

[@maryoshea933]

I drizzled honey over the greens before serving to my 3 and 5 year old to begin with, now they automatically think there is honey on it. They love honey.

[@marilynryan7822]

Great video! Last year you helped me through a rough time in my life,the lost of my husband - this year Covid19...thank you for encouraging us that this is doable....bless you for being the voice of reason🦋

[@HaroldDeWayne]

I have green onions and curled parsley that sat outside on my deck in Columbus Ohio that survived all winter in a plastic "window box" covered by snow. The green onions were store bought that we saved the bottom of the plant. You and Miah and your children have been adopted into my family... LOVE your channel. My late wife always loved her garden and now I'm going to try this by myself. "I BLESS YOU" in Jesus Name.

[@richardlee8919]

Funny I stumbled across yours I'm growing a couple leeks the same way

[@RS-dl1bq]

I did not have ROW COVERS but I used OLD LIGHT COLORED SHEETS over my brassicas, and it worked quite well.

[@danielleterry180]

Heritageoaks. treefarm I was thinking of doing that or mosquito netting glad my old white sheets can be used instead of turning into dust rags 😁

[@Weirdomanification]

WOW

[@Littlehighwayhomestead]

I repurposed some 1/2” PVC pipes by arching them over my raised beds - inside the frame - and topped with bird netting & light colored shade cloth. So easy, and reusing saves us money. Works like a charm!

[@cazmarsh6395]

Beautiful vlog 🥰 so calming and grounding 🥰. Iam in Australia NSW 🇦🇺 and iam plantings out broccoli, cauliflower, snow peas, cabbage, carrots ( all season), lettuce, spinach and iam just about to add to my heritage chickens with some more lavender astrolorp. Thank you so much for placing a clam in my life 🥰 where’s there is so much panic

[@PhilandAlex]

Grateful for your wisdom and knowledge!

[@reneebrown5598]

Best tip of this shtf, plant more than you think you need. If a couple die for some reason you will still have plenty. If all grow you will have plenty and some to give away so others don't starve either.

[@Mary-zj9jz]

yep I have poor looking seeding that i normal would compost but plant all healthy plants I have room for.

[@HomesteadHopefulTara]

I learned from Deep South Bama with Mr. Tom that you can cook radish greens in with scrambled eggs and you don’t have to worry about the tiny spines. :)

[@seedaholicgardens9085]

yep!

[@dbirdeycapozzi9807]

...and radishes are really good when roasted!

[@MellisaDormoy]

Homestead Hopeful Tara awesome!!! I didn’t know you could eat the greens! Thank you!

[@fullybelly.farm2023]

Can I just take a moment and say how amazing your hair looks. Good information. I enjoy having your beautiful soul and educated mind in my life. Thanks for the videos.

[@kimberlybardin6949]

Olivia Krauss I LOVE her hair!!

[@tabitharender580]

Agreed

[@pauladaniels6936]

May God bless you and yours as you bless us. You're the BEST.

[@AsheTheRealtor]

I have been dropping seeds for a week now! This is the first year that I have been really focused on "doing things right", planning, and really focusing on producing food for consuming now and putting up for later.... just in case.

[@gogogardener]

Me too. I've been a hobby gardener for 20 or more years. It was entertainment and the food was an extra bonus. Now, I'm listening to those who take food farming serious and looking to use transplants and such to maximize production.

[@GreenOrganicLove]

AsheTheRealtor I’m in zone 9b my seed planting starts this week

[@ellendegraaf1520]

If only there wasn't still 3ft of snow on my garden.. Starting sprouts while we wait.

[@reaganchoat6607]

I know what you mean. I’m in the same position

[@seedaholicgardens9085]

SEarch Wnter Sowing especially Sheryl

[@andreal.8628]

Same here in Canada. Just started seeds inside.

[@mio.giardino]

Few feet still here too. Got a temp skin on the greenhouse to start the soil warm up so I can direct seed spinach. Starting kale & collards today.

[@rckymtncwgrl1]

Same problem here. It was almost all gone and then it snowed again. We've started some things inside already, but it's hard not to feel hopeless when you can't do anything outside.

[@katiec6828]

I just got my seeds in the mail today. Ordered from bakers creek. I'm excited to start planting. Off topic, but I absolutely LOVE your hair styled that way!

[@jeanbowling3034]

Your comment on the fresh goods and the art of cooking being lost is true. Several months ago my 23 yr old son and his wife asked me to teach them how to save money. I taught them how to cook from scratch including how to make their own breads, grow sprouts etc. Their grocery trips went from buying pre packaged processed stuff to ingredients. A few days ago he called me from the store to ask what aisle to find a particular ingredient. I told him and we hung up. Several minutes later I get a text from him saying " The sad part about this is all the shelves that are still full are the ones that have just ingredients instead of ready made foods"

[@breegray-eskue3339]

LUCKY for him, he had a mom with love and knowledge!

[@gloriaa3652]

Jean Bowling That’s interesting. Here in Seattle I have noticed things like yeast and flour and lots of basics being hard to get hold of. I was in the store recently thinking that I was actually impressed at what people chose to stock up on. (Except for toilet paper🤪)

[@jeanbowling3034]

Gloria A around here people go for the pre packaged processed stuff. They want convenience it seems like. You would have better luck finding Bigfoot than you would TP...but actual ingredients are plentiful still. The Tractor Supply had a run on seed potatoes...sold out in minutes and it wasn't farmers or gardeners. More than one told the store employees they were so happy to see TSC was helping the grocery stores out by providing people another place to buy potatoes for dinner. My buddy who works there told me about it and all I could do was shake my head.

[@carlacowling1789]

Brilliant as always! Love that you've included ways to make these veggies palatable to kids. I did and still do the same thing. Can't tell you how many times I said, "Just try two bites and if you don't like it you can have something else." And 10 minutes later that plate was empty.

[@GreenOrganicLove]

Southern Note I say that too

[@JannieWood]

We have what's called a "no thank you taste" rule in our house. All of my kids and my grandkids love vegetables and they aren't picky eaters, so it must be working. =)

[@ecocentrichomestead6783]

Just note: must be true turnip. Sometimes rutabaga is called "winter turnip " I plant my peas 2" apart and let them grow up a trellis. They grow a green wall and produce abundantly. A smaller mesh trellis is needed This was an excellent video, Jess!

[@danielleterry180]

Like chicken wire or the 1x2?

[@ecocentrichomestead6783]

@@danielleterry180 I have used chicken wire in the past. Right now I make use of my wire fencing that has a two inch mesh size.

[@Itsjustkat1003]

We have a chain link fence along the back of our property that I trellis my peas and beans to. This year I’m going to trellis my tomatoes on a different section of the same fence. I love the green wall of food my fences become as the summer goes on. If only it would warm up here soon.

[@danielleterry180]

Kat Corona I don’t have fencing yet need it to keep wild hog and deer off my veggies and cyottees off my chicks and rabbits 🤷‍♀️ everything takes time and money but thank you for the tip

[@patsycav]

@@ecocentrichomestead6783 In 1964, we moved from an apartment in North Jersey to a new home in South Jersey. I bought a small kit with tomato seeds that was tagged wrong. It said beefsteak, but they turned out to be cherry tomatoes. They were larger than the average cherry tomato, so maybe they were from the beefsteak family. I had rows of them after planting the seedlings in our back yard. That was my first attempt at gardeing, which turned out a huge crop of larger than life cherry tomatoes that you could actually slice and put on a sandwich or serve on crackers or pizza.

[@breegray-eskue3339]

"Don't make that face!" - like you actually saw me make it! hahaha, I laughed so hard: I about dropped my coffee AND almost fell off my stool! I can only stand okra fried! I love your positivity, deep knowledge, willingness to teach and share. I have soooo many notes from your vids! lol. I was so looking forward to meeting you and Miah at the Shindig. Two words: Next year! We have been keeping our eyes and ears attuned for several years to the political climate, while moving toward self-sustainability: hens, honeybees, a garden. I felt the pantry needed the most updating last year. Most of what is in it came from the store (canning is still a challenge at times) and Basics were laid in (yes, including TP!). The garden is waiting on the monsoons to move on before planting outdoors, but the seeds are at hand and mental preparation is important, too. Blessings on you and your family, Jess! Keep these vids coming!

[@wandastevens3183]

Okra is sooo good fried and also cut up in homemade soups...no slime...yuk,I can't stand boiled slimy okra..

[@freshorangina]

Red Orach is an amazing plant. The seeds need to be stratified, in cold climates it is an early producer. The plant is great for protein, iron, vitamin C and antioxidant value. Great for micros, bugs don’t touch it, hardly need water, can grow in saline soils. This is a miracle plant.

[@robbiemorin9130]

freshorangina never heard of this. Thanks

[@oxenrat]

It is autumn down here in New Zealand, so our produce is slowing down and its harder to grow things. BUT we can still get ourselves gardens down in preparation for whats coming, as well as harvest the end of our crops and fruits here and now. I am only semi-self sufficient and we are in a strange position here (schools are not being shut, lets not even think about that for now) so self isolation is only possible here for those who work in white collar industries and can do their jobs from home via internet. The rest of the country still need to pay their mortgages and bills, they still have to work as they will lose their jobs if they do not. I am a teacher aide so currently am in a state of eeeeeek. However, my home is my haven and I have many things to do here, from the fruit trees to the chickens to the vegetables to prepping the beds for winter veg. Life has changed for a while at least globally, our movement will hopefully get a new generation of people who wish to live similar lives, for the benefits far outweigh the amount of work needed to put in. I also make my own soaps and household cleaners, facial scrubs, moisturisers, deodorants and hair products. Thanks for giving me ideas 6 months ahead :)

[@npknscrb]

If your winters are on the mild side, fall is the perfect time to start a new round of cool weather crops (chard, beets, brassicas, mustards, peas, broad/fava beans, etc.) as well as garlic, shallots, and onions (from seed; avoid onion sets in the fall). A rough definition of a mild winter, is where low temperatures do not go much below freezing.

[@seedaholicgardens9085]

@@npknscrb exactly!

[@PreachingTruth]

I grew food all winter, even with temps regularly down to -6 or -7 Celsius. 18-20 degrees Fahrenheit. I just use a cold frame and believe it or not clear plastic totes turned upside down. Tatsoi, onions, carrots, beets, radishes, multiple types of choy, several lettuces, cilantro, mizuna (sp) and volunteer lambs quarter. Blessings and peace.

[@npknscrb]

Kenny Dillingham Nice! I’m in a more mild climate and tend to forget about these tricks for colder locales. Patrick at the channel One Yard Revolution, gardening in the Chicago area (down to or below -40 F/C at times), has a lot of season extending tips too.

[@oxenrat]

@@npknscrb Thanks for your advice. I have been gardening for 15 odd years, all year round and recently have found this awesome site to follow my seasons more accurately than my own little handwritten notes were. Is also a lot more legible haha. www.gardengrow.co.nz/zones/New%2BZealand%2B-%2Bcool~mountain

[@seedaholicgardens9085]

My grandma would buy old sheets from the thrift stores and use those! i think thy only cos 25 cents each to boot! She was a smart frugal woman for sure!

[@GreenOrganicLove]

Seedaholic Gardens I see you over here. I’m getting ready to start planting tomorrow. It’s raining but I’m gonna start

[@seedaholicgardens9085]

@@GreenOrganicLove Hey Tisa I started long time ago, but I succession plant so I am planting more and more weekly, My problem is sticking to the list!lol

[@lauraanderson3289]

I have done that too. I bet your grandma and I would have gotten along great!

[@JannieWood]

Angie Richter, they use the sheets to cover the ground they've planted seeds in if it's too cold or to cover plants or seedlings to protect from frost.

[@serobinson1]

Thank you for working so hard to bring us amazing videos in these hard times!

[@Jodi9810]

Jess, you're a treasure. 💚

[@deelogan8068]

this video is almost a year old and is even MORE relevant today. thank you for your wisdom ❤️

[@marsupial2583]

Great video Jess! As so many others have said, you are a blessing. I like growing cow peas, they are prolific and thrive in heat. They can be harvested young and used like green beans or left to dry on the vine for easy storage. Legumes are a power plant providing lots of protein. May God bless you and your family Jess and all your subscribers. Let's all remember to trust the Lord during these troubling times, He is our ultimate sustainer and comfort! ❤🙏

[@savannahbauer2331]

Guinea Fowl save my squash from bugs every year! Clip their wings so they stay in the garden. I put a kennel in the corner so they are easy to herd in to protect from predators.

[@yemanaful]

“The blameless spend their days under the Lord’s care, and their inheritance will endure forever. In times of disaster they will not wither; in days of famine they will enjoy plenty.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭37:18-19‬ ‭NIV‬‬

[@kennaoconnor4633]

Amen.❤🙏❤

[@jadenbroadway173]

When you explain how to prepare these, it seems so simple.This is great information. Thank you'

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

My pleasure 😊

[@journeyoflovelight]

Divine timing is so visible right now... its truly beautiful.. thank you for sharing your light and knowledge..

[@stephaniehall2641]

For a space saving/ apartment tip, I found a video using shoe organizers as planters. I got 2 and mounted them on a pallet and im going to plant herbs and lettuce in it.

[@lisabruce5181]

For Northern growers, you can have okra. You have to start indoors using a heat mat and grow lights. You must pot up your plants to prevent them getting root bound. Do not put them out until you have consistently warm weather!

[@chickadeetle]

thank you from New Jersey where it is 6 degrees right now !

[@lisabruce5181]

@@chickadeetle we are at -1 right now 😊

[@chickadeetle]

@@lisabruce5181 better you than me!! BRRRRR 😁😁 (I better not say that, it might come back to [frost] bite me....)--KEEP WARM--and safe---and healthy

[@jonipitcher8095]

Jess I need you to know from the bottom of my heart I love you. You are such an amazing person. You are such a wonderful example. Thanks so very very much for your wonderful advice now more then ever.

[@Nancy-zk9dj]

It's like Victory Gardens. 🌱 Thank you so much for helping us! ❤ Plant and Pray. Wait and Hope.

[@lena3494]

will you upload some videos about preserving food? canning/drying/fermenting/...with footage? would love to watch something like that

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

Yes

[@stingrays001]

Been having 80+ degree days here in Charleston. My radishes and lettuce is ready to give up. The tomatoes and peppers are loving the early warm weather though.

[@GreenOrganicLove]

Steverino01 it’s been raining here

[@alleyfarm6731]

I just want you to know that you and your family are so inspiring. I've ordered and started seeds from MI Gardener and Baker Creek:; I've also ordered chicks from Murray McMurray's because of you. Thanks for the educational info. I'm also asking question from my local gardeners.

[@Littlehighwayhomestead]

Hey now….Alley? Are we related??

[@Kimbra-W0KIM]

I just discovered micro tomatoes which don't get more than 9" tall. There are also dwarf plants that stay under 2'. Those would be great options if you're in an apartment that doesn't have a patio or balcony. I have 12 growing that should start producing in May. I plan on having tomatoes all year round with succession planting.

[@Beth11271]

Yes, oh wise one ;) Seeds in ground.... check. Egg and meat birds.....arriving shortly

[@cherrymcgillicuddy6300]

I love that you say use what you have around! I use everything I can.

[@Rjmaaske]

Talking about okra in smoothies “don’t make that face.” Haha such a classic mom moment. I love it!

[@el3389]

girl your hair is on point! I'm in northern Ohio right on the lake. I'm pushin it a bit but I put radishes and spinach in the ground today.

[@PreachingTruth]

I pushed my luck before all this mess and have just been covering with plastic totes to make a makeshift cold frame. I went to a sign maker and also got some old plastic sign faces for Free to cover over night. They let light in but it's reduced, so unless I don't have a choice I remove them. Blankets work too in a pinch. BTW, I have been using the bins all winter as cold frames even down to the teens. Good luck.

[@lindakurtz2653]

I’m in ne Ohio-I’m pushing it but planning how to provide some protection. Row covers, black plastic to preheat the beds, clear plastic to create a mini greenhouse.

[@TheFragrantBunch]

lol "don't make that face." can't wait to try growing okra this season!

[@LadyMeia]

She totally caught me making the face. XD

[@tiktok11150]

Breading it in cornmeal and frying it makes it seem less slimy.

[@edenstarr5740]

Hey Jess! I always find your videos to be very inspirational and you and Miah to be mentors for my own growing at home. Now that I'm starting Freyarwynd Gardens, a communal garden for my community, I'll be sharing your videos regularly...because, well, you say what needs to be said so beautifully! Thank you SO MUCH! And stay safe.

[@shellygrman3777]

Hey Jess!Now is also a good time to talk to local and city officials about community gardens. We're looking at doing something herein Mountain Home, AR!!

[@gaylesmith1752]

The Ontario govt just banned community gardens!!! Please pray for us here in Canada🇨🇦 - we do pray for our southern brothers and sisters in Christ. 🙏🏼❤️

[@johnundefined9495]

I really appreciate your videos and just subscribed:) I wanted to let you know that, at least where I am (southwestern Ontario), bush beans actually produce two harvests. I get a first, big harvest after which they stop producing for a couple of weeks. Then they flower again and produce a second, smaller harvest. I always end up with waaaaay more beans than anything else it seems!!

[@juliereis146]

Harris Seed is still shipping, and Mary’s Heirloom Seeds

[@leydi4558]

Jess, you've been my teacher for a year now and I just want to say, THANK YOU!!! My family and I would not be in this position if it wasn't for you. You're so inspiring!! ❤️SO much love to you and your family.. you're an angel! 🙏🏼❤️

[@wordswritteninred7171]

WOW! such greaat info! I must point out one that will make a great difference for me. I know I can grow radishes. But no one likes how spicey they are. I have never heard about roasting them! I will most certzainly be trying this! Well, guess I will be buying radish seeds for the first time in decades!

[@lisascott9881]

Jess you are the light this world needs so badly. Thank you Namaste 🙏🌍