Full Garden Tour (with Guest Meg Hollar) | WEEK SIX | 2020

[@The_Bunny_Cakes]

I just want to walk around my garden with someone who is as enthusiastic about my plants as Meg was for yours. 😁 She seems like such a joyful person!

[@thehuntstead]

Garden tours are like show and tell for adults 💜

[@emmylivingston4380]

I agree! I often wonder if other people get annoyed with my posts and pictures but I dont care...I just want to share the joy of gardening with everyone!

[@liltbennet]

YES!!! 😅

[@JMK_Fam]

Yesssss!!!

[@giojared]

yep!

[@AtlantaHospiceRN]

NailedIT ❤️❤️❤️

[@ItsMeNanaD71]

I love the Hollers & Meg is so stinkin cute pregnant. What a great garden tour with 2 of my favy gals.

[@gabbiesmeemee]

Some how I missed it. Megs pregnant? No wonder she's glowing like she is. Congrats Meg and Ben. I've seen Ben over at justin Rhodes several times but didn't set her on those particular videos. Not saying she wasn't there but I didn't notice her in the backgrounds of justin kurt maybe it's been longer. I know they had just found their homestead and moved in. That's the last I remember. I have been away from their channel as something keeps unsubscribing me from lots of channels. Mostly my homesteading videos. I am subscribed to hundreds of homestead channels and through out time I lose them in the line up. Meg and her channel and you all at Roots and Refugee are 2 of the channels Ihad lost. I'm sorry . You gotta blame KZbin. Especially when I don't get notification which is quite frequent. I'm so glad to see you both. JESS, YOUR GARDEN IS LOOKING MORE AMAZING THAN IT EVER HAS, NOT THAT IT ISN'T, ANY OTHER TIME. IT'S BEEN A TREAT TO SEE YOU BOTH. TAKE CARE GOD BLESS YOU ALL. Deb

[@gaylewatkins4685]

I agree!

[@lorenaanguiano996]

What?! Do my eyes deceive me? Meg and Jess in the same place! We just need Laura from Garden Answer and my life would be complete. 🥰

[@janicevidro79]

I feel you! Wouldn't it be great of Laura came to Jess's place! Dream!🤔

[@lindseyortega4631]

Yes! My three favorite ladies!!!

[@emmylivingston4380]

Yes!!

[@arieleb3587]

“Do your kids have a baby book?” No, but my tomatoes do 😂

[@erinstraub5710]

We have June bearing strawberries and have been harvesting like crazy and freezing so we can make jam. Love it! 😍 Probably the easiest crop that the kids are most excited about! I’ve learned so much from you and love watching your videos! Thank you so much! Such a blessing!

[@ramblinrosecottage5983]

Meg! This is quite a treat. Two of my favorite KZbin peeps AND a full garden tour.

[@tennisisme222]

Shirt Design: "Beard Goals" ... with a hive full of bees dripping off the outside of it. :)

[@katydonahue4397]

Amanda Paige I’d buy that!

[@katherynhauser2439]

I’d buy that shirt for every man in my family! That really should be a T Shirt!

[@katemercer5970]

I was just watching the garden tour and my sweet boys (2 and 4) sat down to watch. They've made me pause it four times so they don't miss anything/ They're so excited about seeing the baby tomatoes in my garden, so their minds were BLOWN seeing how many you have.

[@wordvendor1]

You're a great mommy to have them so interested!! 💜

[@susanriley-braun5875]

Catnip is an excellent bug repellent ! For years I've taken leaves straight off the plant and rub it on my arms, legs and face and the bugs stay away. I k ow that if you google it you'll find ways to prepare it for your skin but I've never applied it any other way. I love your videos by the way, I'm truly a big fan!

[@laurens7492]

susan riley-braun I had NO idea!! I have some a friend gave me and I got annoyed with it because of how prolific it seems to be. I’ll definitely give this a try! Does it work for mosquitoes?

[@katsutsuki]

@@laurens7492 I make a bug lotion bar that has catnip in it and lavender oil, some other ingredients like beeswax but it works well against mosquitos

[@CarinandReesesAdventures]

Jess and Meg together! How wonderful!

[@watcher3774]

Meg carries well 🤗✌

[@kelliwebb2870]

KZbin Watcher she’s gonna have another boy. Sorry Ben!

[@fumasterchu]

@@kelliwebb2870, I thought it might be a girl, but as she has gotten bigger, I think it's probably a boy. She's carrying low.

[@megannvialpando363]

I watch the Hollar Homestead and I love the collaboration. 2 beautiful women!

[@karenraring3236]

Absolutly love meg!!!!! Love her family they have grown so much. They are having so much fun and so appreciative of all they have. ❤❤❤

[@polkcellar]

Yes. What a whirlwind of progress they've made at the Hollar Homestead this past year! Makes me wish I could do it again!

[@northtexasdude]

I watch this video realizing now more than ever, it is good to live far from big cities, near other Christians with love in their hearts. Can’t wait to buy acreage.

[@jaclynrichmond1049]

Or just loving caring people in general😊 I too am waiting!

[@brendareyna7050]

Jess telling Meg, “You can take some of that...” every other plant, like a great friend, and I’m at home in New Hampshire going, “Can I come over now??” What a wonderful treat this was!

[@lindsaycarpenter2592]

I shrieked with joy when I saw Meg! Your two channels are my favorite. Your garden is so beautiful! Now off to check mine!

[@normalara1417]

Jess, your garden is so Beautiful!💖 You've really expanded. Meg looks like she's going to have a little girl. She looks so beautiful. God bless you all.🙏💕😊

[@evelynmeyer3798]

My two favorite homesteaders, I bless you both in Jesus name...........

[@ellenclayton5955]

It is funny how my favorite homesteaders know each other!

[@claireisacamel]

Having Meg there was literally like walking around with my gal pals in a gorgeous space!

[@rhondaborne3384]

Two of my favorite ladies! I tell friends and co-workers you are my KZbin friends (who don't know me). You both make me happy and I love your channels. I learn so much! Thank you!

[@nancycowan6109]

I’m thrilled to see you both. I love your spirits and strengths. This video was especially lovely given our heartbreak here in Minneapolis (and around the world). Gardens and their keepers will always bring grace to all of us who need a little extra love, patience and care. Thank you. Stay safe, be well. ❤️

[@naturewoman1274]

Meg is a darling, love her to you two are such a blessing

[@Wittastical]

I love that Meg enthusiastically joined you in oogling seedlings as well as plants. I feel like I show folks my plants from seed leaves stage on, and for the most part they humor me. The tribe I love most rejoice in my triumphs too.

[@emilym155]

I bought a cheap wedding arch from wish that fit in my little patio garden perfectly! I reinforced it and I’m using it for noodle beans!!! Already harvested a two pound zucchini from my garden! Located on Vancouver island Canada 🇨🇦

[@rosemaryp3253]

I actually did a double take when I saw you both together!

[@mayhmmaydn]

What a treat and blessing!! I didnt realize Meg was that far along in the pregnancy .. SNEAKY .. But im so thrilled yall got to visit and Meg gets some plants to take home too!-

[@4KidsandaFarm]

Bless you both! Two of the sweetest homesteaders we know! Blessings from us here @4kidsandafarm!

[@northtexasdude]

I watch this video realizing now more than ever, it is good to live far from big cities, near other Christians with love in their hearts. Can’t wait to buy acreage.

[@loridelacruz5248]

Jess you can put your dehydrated beets in chocolate cake when/if you make it. It's an old fashioned way of making chocolate cake and its delicious!

[@user-di6cn2ne7u]

"First garden tour of July " me: oh my goodness it is already july??? What??? . 🤣 you had me scared !

[@ameliakat9982]

Right?! The way this year has been I wouldn't have been surprised if it was july and I just missed it 😅

[@StaceyHerewegrowagain]

It's so nice to meet you Meg💕 Congratulations on the baby! Such a great garden tour and always such a pleasure to see you Jess. Thank you for sharing with us🦋

[@m.b.6402]

Two of my favorite ladies on KZbin homesteading. Yay! Meg: the best way to think about rutabagas as a *start* is as a carrot: you can use it almost anywhere you'd use a carrot. IMO a combo of carrot and rutabaga makes The Best Stock Starter EVER, for soups and stews. You can use them raw in a salad or slaw, like turnip, or as a nibble. Mash 'em up. My VERY favorite cooked use is to make a big pot of potatoes AND carrot AND rutabaga AND onion, and if you want to throw in a green, too, as you would for colcannon. But the potato and carrot and rutabaga and onion plus milk, butter, salt and pepper are the richest, sweetest, most lovely mash possible. They are SO worth eating and cooking with. Good luck with the baby! Love you both. Pray for you both. Meg--things you really love that end too soon can be succession planted if you've got a shade bed or two. And I love your flowers. All of them.

[@heatherk8931]

Two of my very favorite lady Homesteaders, what a treat! The garden looks fantastic. I laughed when you spoke of trying to find pics of your kids, my 8k+ pictures are mostly plants too! Are we nuts? Healthy lifestyles sure makes a difference, thanks for the tour!!!

[@samanthatorres9517]

Hi Jess, I'm Samantha. Originally from Canada, I'm half Lebanese. You have the fixings for many middle eastern dishes..as Meg said tabouleh with the parsley and onions. Try it with quinoa instead of cracked wheat, it's amazing, (with your onions and tomatoes.) Baba ghanoush with your eggplant and garlic. Cucumber/tomatoe salad with mint. In this recipe, we use a spice called za'atar, which you could look up, and make from all the herbs you grow! Happy Lebanese feasting 🥗🍆🧄🧅🍅🥒🍋

[@lindawoody8501]

Glad you are growing Ginger. I have some from the supermarket that I planted in a 20" pot (broke off a likely looking piece from the big root and put it in the pot) with good quality potting mix soil. So far, a good looking stalk with side leaves (has been in about 8 weeks and it took forever to sprout as I probably planted it too deep). Ginger is useful as a culinary and medicinal corm root.

[@ritadonovan6606]

I just joined Megs family Homestead page thanks for showing us your garden today love your whole family and garden take care.🤗👍🇨🇦

[@kiml1508]

YAY!!!! Love the Hollars! So sweet to see the 2 of you together.

[@leaanncarter9589]

After hearing you talk about your holy basil so much, I finally ordered seeds and planted them a couple of days ago. Fingers crossed that it grows.

[@mymichiganhomestead1963]

Yay!!! Two of my favorite Homesteaders in 1 vlog! Loving this. I am trying my hand at growing okra this year. I love it fried, never had it straight out of the garden. I hopefully can try that this year. Praying it goes well. Blessings to both of you. Thank you for sharing your joy of gardening!!

[@deechudy8144]

Congratulations Meg!! You look beautiful!!💕 I’ve been looking forward to this walk about today. Thank you so much for staying consistent with these videos!!! I was so happy to see that sunflower at the end!!🌻

[@xandygarciamartinez9659]

My son:whats her name ? Me:jessica My son: I see jessica all the time on your phone 😂😭

[@cathyherring6424]

Thanks Jess... love visiting with you and your garden ❤️😇❤️😇💕

[@mahkymaaahk1713]

It’s so great that you and Meg are friends. Meg and Ben make such great content, and I love seeing my favorite you tubers collaborate! It’s great to see them do stuff with Justin Rhodes too!

[@brendalouquilts]

What a joy to see my two favorite KZbin ladies together. Bless you both for the encouragement you give to all. Here in rural MN the heavens just opened up....glad I didn't water today!

[@chasinglife43]

Yaaay! I’ve been waiting for this all day Jess. And an extra special edition with an extra special guest (and a half 💗) to get more great info from! Have a wonderful rest of your weekend ladies. Blessings. 💗 P.S. Have a safe trip home Meg 💗

[@pressedearth9492]

How in the world do you keep up with everything. So much variety. So much life. Two of my favorite ladies. Thanks for the tour.

[@Calichickengirl]

Great crossover tour! Love when two of my favorite channels collaborate!

[@tmorgan7939]

I think the most enjoyable thing about gardening is when you can share your plants. Your vlog is a great example of that when you receive seeds and plants as gifts and then pass it on. Makes a great community.

[@karengradzki3808]

Love seeing both of you together. God bless both of your families and homesteads.

[@tiffanyhenry8442]

Best video ever!!! Not only a garden tour, but Meg too!?! ❤ I miss you girl!

[@wondermuminblunderland304]

Yay ☺ 2 of my favourite ladies to watch and heed wise ways! Lovely to wake up to and sit in garden with a coffee ❤ Take care both, how beautiful is that bump! X

[@pattiloster6136]

Meg and Jess two of my favorite homestead mommas !!

[@Peachy08]

A double dose of happy today! Jess an Meg together!🌻🌻

[@CMEly65]

How awesome to see Meg with you today. You two are such beautiful people.

[@renewyourmind1815]

Jess, you are the reason I've started a garden! I only have 3 raised beds- 1 has sun flowers & wild flowers in it. 1 has a variety of herbs, zucchini, bush beans, squash, & tomatoes. The other is strictly strawberries! I'm so thrilled just to be able to do that as my growing season is short & we only get 12 inches of rain anually. Soaker hoses are my best friend. My poor husband...I have indoor plants ALL OVER, but this growing thing has transpired into the great outdoors! You have inspired me to just hit the ground running & do it even if I suck for awhile lol.

[@dawndawn6946]

Meg’s baby bump is SO CUTE! I can’t wait to see the Cottage garden lush and full!

[@NS-pf2zc]

Oh oh! Thank you for having Meg on with you! The two of you are so cheerful and positive! Your garden is just so lovely... I'm late getting everything in the ground so I am eagerly anticipating seeing here later what you are showing now!

[@TheWickerShireProject]

CRAZY EXCITED! OH NO way MEG! Ha! We just bought 30 acres. We're starting out. 100% Newbie Homesteader Farmsteader. Both channels mean a lot to us! I'm trying to Vlog. Lots of practice right? Thankyou for growing. Your a super inspiration! All so LOVE ME SOME HOLLARS!

[@throughmykitchenwindow198]

Love following the Hollar's . Meg you are precious ! and so is your sweet hardworking family!

[@deborahgilliland1804]

We love eggplant parm and my daughter uses it in lasagna. Breads and fries it as for eggplant parm but layers it in with the usual lasagna ingredients including the lasagna noodles, meatballs, sweet Italian sausage and pork pieces. It's so yummy!

[@pattigsbh4392]

What a joy to see Meg with you again. Love the garden growth excitement ❤

[@sueayres6139]

Always love your garden tours and love that you got to see Ben & Meg! It’s been awhile! Thanks for including her in the tour- always good to see her too! I have to keep reminding myself here in NW IA that you are way ahead of me in growth and fruiting. 😜

[@fromhighheelstohaybales8727]

Stuck a tomato sucker in a glass like you talked about and it now has roots. Free food! Bless you!

[@152lb.mousehole2]

This is my first year growing ground cherries and Mexican sours (from seed) I seen them on your channel, so I had to try them. I also started some jelly melon cucumbers??😁

[@jennifercullison]

Megan is looking so healthy and glowing..been watching them also

[@mimicolvin3200]

I love you both and I watch your videos over and over. Meg is so cute pregnant. It look like a girl she is carrying. I hope so. You both have a nice homestead and my husband and I has been searching for some land. I love gardening and raising my own vegetables 🌶. I live in the city and I have several raised beds in my backyard. You both have a blessed day and stay safe.

[@PatricesProjects]

Looked like you really enjoyed doing your garden tour with Meg. I haven't checked in on Meg's channel in a few months. She is looking great. So is the garden. I can't believe how many tomatoes have set already.

[@galeharris6696]

Wow, I never saw this one before, and 2 of my absolute favorite people together! What could be better than that?🌻

[@Girlgirltv215]

I love how you’re such a giver, offering your surplus from your garden. So kind 💚

[@joanmccreless5979]

5tf

[@flyingpigpreserve8562]

Garden Tour was Great. So nice to see Meg. She is just Glowing. The Bees were really Cool. I've never seen that Bearding before. Love learning from you and Miah. God Bless and Peace Be With You All ☮️🙏❣️

[@patmaier6917]

Thank you for the tour I enjoyed it nice to see you and Meg get the time to visit. You have a lovely garden I am envious. Glad you have it but I would like one too.

[@shonitagarcia3222]

Aww, bless him... Lmao! I loves it. Yes, no worries, all peppers tend to look half dead almost all of the time. Do not fret. They will become bushy and lush by the second year for sure. They are strong and stubborn. Great share.

[@mississippigirlgardening8396]

I love watch Meg for me The Hollar Homestead .. beautiful family I have following them when they started their journey around the world to find their Homestead💚🌱💚

[@shawnmcpeak6184]

Glad to see 2 of my favorite ladies in the garden together.

[@nancyschwartz5665]

I love these older garden tours. Hope your time away from the daily posting is giving you the reprieve that you need.

[@beetee3272]

Lovely time spent in the garden, enjoyed it all plus seeing your guest Meg (I have subscribed to their channel) sampling the bounty. Blessings to you!

[@philplasterer1547]

Thanks to y’all, I went to the farm store and found two damaged cattle fences in the clearance area. Bought both for $8, saved $30. Super excited for vertical gardening in raised beds. Thank you!!!! 🇺🇸

[@danniellejones7167]

Two of my favourite KZbinrs together 🥰 love Meg and Ben!

[@antonianovoa6416]

Its nice to get two for one. I watch Hollar Homestead and Roots all the time. Enjoy the bounty Ladies....

[@sowmanyseedlings]

Ah! Its not July hahaha its June ;)))) Just got in from the garden to make my daughters birthday cake and remembered! YES JESS AND HER GARDEN TOUR!!!! Also, hey Meg! Love you ladies and your families, thank you as always for existing and being soo soo awesome!!

[@mrjasonjneal]

Feels like July today in Kansas City. 🌋

[@tmorgan7939]

Yeah, we hardly had a spring in most of tbe country let's not try and rush through summer . . .before it's here ! 😁

[@christycoalson36]

Someone commented on a homestead video 'don't remember which one ' but they said to use banana peels and orange peels in your tomato beds to ward off aphids. I tried it and so far it's working very well. I cut them up with scissors n covered them with straw. I was so excited when I saw Meg was joining you on this tour 💖💖 two of my favorite women homesteaders in the same video... Win win! Love from NC

[@rickrackkitty]

I was jealous when you said you planted onions in February, then I saw your bees bearding in the heat now in June and decided I'm OK here in PA waiting to plant onions. Not into the heat you guys have. Thanks for the tour!

[@4mandysake]

I absolutely adore Meg & her family!!! Great garden tour!

[@gaylewatkins4685]

This is an awesome garden tour. I just love Meg and Ben and it is great to see Meg in your garden. It's no wonder you are friends as both of your channels are so inspiring. Great video.❤❤

[@tommathews3964]

Enjoyed touring with two of my favorite garden girls! I hope some of the tomato seeds I sent you germinated, Jess. Don't really remember what all I sent you, but I think Paul Robeson is what started the conversation. Your garden looks great! Best of luck to you both! See you back at your place, Meg.

[@ratgirl44]

Slice the eggplant very thin and soak in milk for a few hours to over night. Then bread them up and pan fry. Once done drizzle with honey. It sounds so odd but it’s amazing! It’s a Spanish way of eating the eggplant.

[@samwalker3269]

I enjoy it just being you in the garden tours because of how immersive and mediative it feels but having some one else there to ask questions and comment was very helpful. Thanks for the great video as always!

[@franmullins3208]

I used fish emulsion fertilizer on my strawberries and oh my gosh, it tripled the size and the amount. I was amazed. Please try it and let your viewers know if you see the results. Love your videos

[@TigOlBitties1985]

I love rewatching videos. Jess and Meg you both are amazing ladies. Been watching you both for over a year now. Appreciate everything yall share 💗

[@jessescarr]

Love when you and Meg do videos together!

[@TeffieTrahan]

I call it a Cotton Candy sky too!! Beautiful!! All of it!🌸💙

[@seedaholicgardens9085]

I see you ringing those Alliums, Jess! Trav-O taught me that this year!I love new tips to get bigger, better harvests! Hi Meg!i see the Hollar Homestead is being blessed too!"Blessings of Bounty and May Your Gardens and your Life always Bring You Joy,Inspiration and Abundance!" - Hope PS 'Total Eclispe' , I only know because I am growing them as well!😊

[@irmibullinger1421]

It just can't get any better than this....my two favorite homesteading ladies in one place! Plus a lovely garden tour!

[@reneemorgan9320]

Love, love, love your channel. You have inspired me so much. I planted 7 tomato plants on Mother’s Day in an impromptu raised bed. And now my husband is already building me more raised beds for next year. 😊 What camera do you use BTW? It is great! Such good clarity.

[@amysgardenstead2879]

Wow! Look how much growth on those tomatoes. Can’t believe it is only 1 week!

[@Katydidit]

Sharing your garden walk with your friend... I feel the joy! Meg.. that baby is really growing!! Jess, I would dig up that ginger and plant it in pot so you can move it into the greenhouse in the fall. I planted mine last April, zone 8b, and most of it still was not ready in November. I put it back in the pot and let it winter over in my shed, it went dormant because we caught an early frost. But now it is almost 2 feet tall! I am going to wait until fall to harvest, it should be super large by then. Homegrown ginger is amazing!!

[@wayneschnare4019]

So glad Mag came to visit !! Will be watching !!!

[@carriemoriarity5806]

Meg looks lovely as always!

[@charitysmith5245]

I thoroughly enjoyed every second of this...two of the sweetest ladies! Meg is the most adorable preggo ever!

[@marymoore191]

Such a beautiful garden, and fun with Meg! I am impressed with so much change and growth! Thanks for vid!

[@amberthistle2803]

I was able to finally plant my garden. Where I lived we got a couple snowstorms in May so it was about 2 weeks behind. I direct sowed a bunch of stuff this year instead of starting in my greenhouse, mainly to save room in my greenhouse. After watching your seed saving video I tried my hand at saving a couple different seeds last year instead of buying them. I was sooooo nervous that nothing would germinate. It was a looking a little sketchy for a few days when they started to pop up and then BAM! Everything germinated and it was one of those moments where you feel all mighty and powerful for the accomplishment! LOL