Go PLANT SHOPPING With Me!! | VLOG | Roots and Refuge

[@MaddiesMamaRN]

Im glad im not the only one who constantly smiles and giggles in glee while in a nursery! For me, my weakness is the distressed plant section. I probably have 35 house plants that came from the distressed section that i got for practically nothing. Im that way for most living things. If it needs rescuing....I MUST DO IT!! I passed an area a few days back that has several houses that the state bought to tear down so a new bypass can go that way. Well, one had a beautiful flower bed that had gorgeous mature iris plants of all colors. I inquired and was able to dig up all i wanted! Rescue success!!

[@weirdheathersgarden]

MaddiesMamaRN I used to do this with herbs, bought them when they looked like they were dying, but all it took was some water to make them healthy again.

[@masuganut2082]

MaddiesMamaRN oh my you’re my hero!! My mom is the same way! What an appreciation of life and what a sense of accomplishment when you get it to thrive!! Well done you!!!!!!!

[@moniquegebeline4350]

MaddiesMamaRN OMG yessss lol we call it death row LOL I got ALL my rose bushes with exception of David Austin roses on death row 🤣

[@anitahouse3600]

MaddiesMamaRN - yes! my sister turned me on to the 'dead plant aisle'. I picked up 3 granny bonnets. Looked so dead. took them home, soaked pot and all for 2 hours. Sprung right back to life. :-)

[@Wazupiseeyou]

Same here. On my way to see if the $3 distressed have been reduced again to $1.

[@ThornsandMyrtles]

“I need you in my life variegated plant” sounds like a good t shirt idea...

[@tonyawiley9575]

Totally agree!

[@nursebarb1120]

😍

[@abbie10001]

I would totally buy that shirt! I’m a sucker for variegated plants also.

[@katedraus441]

Me too!

[@michellec9334]

"Homesteading 101: don't buy alive things of you don't have a place to put them"....very good advice!

[@RockingCHomestead]

Totally agree!

[@jenniferchristiansen2040]

Agree, but I can move Ralph over a bit more...😏😁

[@leeh6705]

I don’t know what’s better, seeing a nursery for yourself, or seeing it through the eyes of Jess 😂

[@ameliakat9982]

Both, always both💕🥰💕

[@shaylah01]

Not just validating - we're living vicariously through your gardening, garden center shopping and adventure! Keep it coming please!! Only about 8 more days until it's warm enough for me to plant out here in Southern Ontario!

[@kikstartmyx3]

I can feel my blood pressure dropping just by "walking" through here with you.....woosaaaaaaah

[@angelazayas345]

Those mojito elephant ears are stunning. That nursery was beautiful, enjoyed the trip today 👍👍🤗

[@SrStinkaLot]

That moment when you said thanks for watching your channel was so heartwarming, thank you for sharing your amazing life Jess! God bless.

[@pamelakilgus9309]

What a fun video ☺️☺️☺️ I have NO control in flower nurseries 🤪🤪🤪 I went yesterday all day and had so much in my car I had some on my lap !!!!!!!!! And yes I too hyperventilate when I walk into a nursery 😂😂😂😂😂

[@gelwood99]

The last plant, the blue one was Delphinium. I get like that in Fl, I have a "thing" for unusual tropicals. My last visit we came home with the back of my Tahoe full of plants! 😂🤣 I even got more when I flew down to be with my SIL through her lumpectomy. Flying home with my shoulder bag full of plants sticking up over my shoulder was so funny! Dirt in a ziplock bag inside a plastic grocery bag. TSA never even blinked. 😂🌺🌷🌱🏵🌸

[@julieb7068]

Gail Elwood 🤣🤣🤣 thanks for the visual! I’m surprised TSA didn’t give you grief. Yeah

[@seedaholicgardens9085]

more of "OUR PEOPLE!YES!

[@jodiestevens4390]

I just told our local nursery owner last week that most women love shoes, but I am obsessed with plants!!! It’s sooo exciting to watch you there, I feel the same way when I’m in a nursery. Enjoy!

[@debbieduggan6796]

Me, too! Nothing better than walking barefoot in the garden!

[@mio.giardino]

I’m just sitting her watching snow fall and tearing up at how beautiful you have it down there.

[@Wazupiseeyou]

It’s time to move.

[@myngaogden9452]

Oh yeah! I prefer to go plant shopping over the mall shopping any day! Thanks for taking us along.

[@musiclover2256]

I like to say if I am feeling down take me to a nursery and I will be instantly recharged. Thank you for taking us with you! Don't be ashamed of the variegated love!!

[@seedaholicgardens9085]

⬆Another tee shirt!"#VARIEGATEDLOVE"

[@denisescull4227]

It helped, when you held your hand under the red rose, to get perspective. It was huge! Thanks for taking us with you and pointing out all of the things. New t-shirt... I pet plants xoxox

[@countrymama3021]

Beautiful plants!! My husband doesn't let me go plant shopping by myself anymore because I spend to much. LOL!!

[@seedaholicgardens9085]

I am not alone!

[@lynnb7511]

@@seedaholicgardens9085 haha- you are not alone!

[@lynnettek6092]

I bought so many this year I had to promise my husband I wouldn't buy any more. 😭

[@alittlepieceofpromisedland8209]

"Don't buy living things if you don't have a place to put them." I should have that on my forehead . Great shopping trip!

[@annettereed3201]

This has been one of my favorite videos yet!

[@zaviahopethomas-woundedsou9848]

The purple/blue flower you did not know is delphinium. It grows easily from seed.

[@sheikgeek4859]

Candle Larkspur?

[@lindaestell6613]

Every year I buy a delphinium and get to enjoy it until the summer heat starts. Blue flowers are so hard to find. Around here my go to for sturdy blue flowers is the plumbago, clusters of sky blue flowers. It can take the heat and is a hardy re-seeder.

[@mimiso2522]

I didn't see this when I replied. Great minds think alike, Ya' know?

[@TheKoolbraider]

@@sheikgeek4859 Pretty sure it's delphinium. The leaves match mine and I have the same color/form of this flower.

[@sheikgeek4859]

Alpine delphinium also known as Candle Larkspur. 😊

[@kathymickle6915]

I have the same variegated disease 😏, love being with you, MY PEOPLE!

[@brendasalazar608]

THANK YOU for taking me shopping with you.

[@OOMerci]

I feel the same way! Greenhouses are my happy place! Italia

[@toria.rey.]

This just made me so happy! I love that she’s just as excited about plants as I am!

[@homesteadonahill]

I love nurseries, they're so peaceful and magical ❤Thanks for taking us with you!

[@HelenMcCutchen2]

I'm a new subscriber and I just want to say if I looked up the word joyful in the dictionary and it had a face that expressed the true meaning it should be you smiling.

[@sealife13]

Absolutely, why do I always look like I'm about to poop 🙄 She just seems so effortlessly kind

[@ellenmcintyre1247]

DITTO. JOYFUL

[@deborahengesser4300]

Jess, you cracked me up with the wormwood plant!! 🤣

[@rebeccadominguiano3626]

I LOVED that you brought us along plant shopping! I got teary eyed hearing you express the same joy of plant shopping that I do!!!!

[@fireplug1701d]

"I have a cart" translation: I can now get more. Fun trip though

[@MyJesusJourney]

To me its all like walking through an art museum with God being the artist....😍❤💕💗

[@margierousu468]

Oh wow that last nursery was AWESOME!! The beautiful tall blue flower was a delphinium 💜I have one like it that's in my flower bed that is over 25 years old. I too can't resist varigated plants💜💜💜 Thank you for taking us along I needed that today!

[@plants4ever48]

Wow variegated lavender!! Get the bay tree! Since I got mine, last year I use it way more than I ever thought. So easy to grow in a pot. All the best from South Australia just now getting Autumn rains after a very long drought!👍🌱🌷

[@l0shortyangel29]

I go to garden centers and nurseries every week! It excites my heart and my husband always makes fun of me and my obsession.

[@landdesigner4195]

My little Purple Pepper is labeled Cuban Black Pepper. I combined it with Blackie Sweet Potato and White Knight Alyssum in a large container planting. The color combination is wonderful.

[@homesteadblessings8886]

I am so sad, I have no more room to plant anything and I wasn't able to plant all I wanted to begin with. Pray for us to find land with a home and to get out of this city. God's blessing to you and yours.

[@sandyleebarker]

I just love you so much! You are my kind of people! I absolutely love nurseries also! ❤

[@hannahmiller429]

I'm watching as I frost homemade cinnamon buns😉 I just went through my seeds and I'm on way to having a collection like yours!!! 😍

[@jenniferchristiansen2040]

It's nice when you share things that I love. When you go with us, it's like shopping with a best friend. Thank you! 💜💙💚❤️😁🤗

[@tee1881]

Jess, this was brilliant!!! I don't have any friends who adore flora like I do and wondering nursaries with a friend sounds perfect to me so thank you! I sat down with a coffee and watched this video and really enjoyed it. I love that you touch all the plants like I do. It's like meeting someone and shaking hands in a sence. For but a brief moment you give that beautiful plant your time and appreciate such a perfect cteation from the earth. I'd never seen Hostas in a video before. Here in North Queensland Australia, the nursary people try telling me I can't grow them here but I'm starting to think I should try. xx Love your work!

[@GrowFamilyNetwork]

Nursery Videos are my favorite!!! Get to see what's available in other parts of the country:) 🌻🌻

[@nadinepartridge2570]

Succulents are really easy to keep. They pretty much take care of themselves. The can thrive even in crappy soil. You should buy a couple. Plant them around rocks and some driftwood. I get just excited as you get, soI totally understand your joy. Much love

[@FairilyFiberFun]

Now I need to go into a nursery and touch all the plants... looks like you had so much fun!!!

[@jobrown7647]

Yes delphinium - must have for a cottage garden - bees and hummingbirds love them. Stunning and easy to grow. Jess I can't believe you didn't buy the variegated sedum...wow. Great shopping trip - thanks for taking us along.

[@laurasparkman2660]

I was just wondering if that was delphinium! Love it!

[@graceb5214]

Wow, I've been watching u for a little while, and I just enjoy u so much! I been living vicariously through you, and your wonderful garden!!! U just make me happy👱🌹🌸💐🌷🌾🍓🍉🍒! I am 60 this year, I've had some gardens, that did very good, but not on the scope of y'all! Your family, just sweet, little Ben, he just tickles me pink! My baby is 25, and now has a beautiful child. Enjoy your kids, your garden and your sweet man. Thank You for your smile, your giggles, your love of plants!!! God Bless You and Yours

[@communicationstation2687]

I’m stuck home with my sick 6yr old, this brightened my day! 😊

[@robertlafollette8931]

Thanks you are such a beautiful lady, and full of God's love. God Bless.

[@andrewjacques2112]

I needed this today. Vicariously tagging along :)

[@mishax67]

I love variegated plants too!! They add such depth in a sea of all the green that grows around us!!. As far as peppers that have set, there is a young woman that has a YT channel...Veronica Flores. She shows how you can drastically prune them to get them to Bush out insanely!! And for your indoor plants, succulents might be good for you since they don't require much attention and are quite interesting. You can water them a few times a month or less sometimes. So with your busy days you wouldn't have to worry so much about them. As always thank you for sharing your adventures. Blessed be! 💕💕

[@JupiterInTheWoods]

Variegated foliage? Yes please! 😍 Nurseries are my most favorite places in the world. I was also plant shopping today. Those you visited today were lovely. Thank you for bringing is along.

[@flock_ness]

I love going to garden centres too, I completely understand the happiness they bring. Yesterday I had to buy some more mesh to protect my raised beds from the animals and literally walked through the garden centre squinting my eyes so I could see where I was going but couldn't see the plants. I had a car full already of animal feed and plants from another shop and did not need any more plants. I was in and out as quickly as I could and refused to look at the plants, just picked up the mesh and walked straight back tup the checkout and ot the door. I probably liked really strange🤣🤣🤣

[@seedaholicgardens9085]

h control!I have absolutely none when it comes to seeds and plants!🤣🤣🤣noone looks strange at a garden centre! Or elsewe are allin trouble!heh!

[@mlang3066]

I know exactly what you mean about feeling it right here❤️when you go into a nursery, it’s like a fever we can’t control...lol ❤️ I truly believe God has a garden waiting for us in heaven to work in and enjoy!

[@darlenemcswine6418]

you crack me up. the excitement you have is so funny...probably because i act the same way haha

[@luckychicav7981]

How Beautiful and Peaceful! I just recently heard of white lavender, so to see a variegated one, well that's a first for me. I have a couple of elephant ears, how I wished I could have reached for the mojito one ☺️! Thank you for taking us along Jess.

[@sunflower7089]

Anyone else imagine heaven is a garden filled with flowers? ❤️

[@susiecausey4490]

Wow, you just took me to Heaven! I love all the flowers, and all the beautiful colors just make me feel more alive. I am an old 62 year old depressed woman in the winter season, but just as soon as the beautiful colors start popping out in spring, I feel like 29 again when planting them in my garden. Tfs, love you so much!

[@anya229]

Up here in Quebec, my favourite local garden center is not open yet, and spring is really late - snow piles still visible here and there. So - your lovely tour of these nurseries was what my heart and soul needed! Thanks so much for sharing :)

[@charitysmith5245]

Aww, man! I've been looking everywhere for golden oregano! Rose's are one of those things that I admire and stop to smell but havent ever really gotten into, I think because it's so humid here and they are so disease prone. But I have this one miniature yellow rose that my kids got me for mothers day years ago and it just grows like a champ and blooms its little heart out all summer long. Succulents are fascinating...I have quite a few. Just got a tiny pot of string of pearls and it's such a cool plant. Cant wait till it's big and hanging out of a pot hung on the porch! You are definitely among friends here who geek out at nurseries and rubberneck all the local gardens!

[@moniquegebeline4350]

Charity Smith Hey stranger lol 😂 I had some issues with black spot too I just bought that doctor zymes stuff I’m super excited to get it and try it out- it’s supposed to be a fungicide too. I also use doctor earth but you just have to apply it more often especially in rain. It’s more or less a combo of garlic and herbal oils. The zymes is citrus and I believe bacterial based and only works on contact it dissipates immediately . Xoxo nice seeing you here! ❤️

[@Wazupiseeyou]

I second you on the disease prone. It’s almost like having children...there is always something going on with roses.

[@charitysmith5245]

@@moniquegebeline4350 Hayyyyy!fancy meeting you here amongst all the other plant nerds! I'll have to give those products a try

[@marilynbrokensha7517]

Just a note of warning...the bay leaf can grow into an enormous tree. I have a variegated lemon tree, which gives me yellow, green AND yellow and green striped lemons, so much fun.

[@marinar3772]

You had me at plant shopping. Always. Anytime. Anywhere. My heart goes pitter patter. ❤️

[@jenniferrescott1149]

About a yr ago I bought my first succulent..now I have so many .. totally obsessed. Propagating them totally fascinates me😊Thanks for taking us shopping with you

[@hazzardoustime1968]

It makes me happy to ride along and geek out over plants with you. No one in my household feels the way I do about growing things, so thank goodness I have you! That hibiscus was amazing, and the variegated lavender spectacular!

[@annesmith2574]

Thank you for taking us plant shopping with you! I loved it all!🌸🌺💕

[@mitche499]

I love going to the nurseries, my heart skips a beat and I get so excited.....it's like I am in a dreamworld of color. I told my daughter, that if I ever cannot drive any longer or in a wheelchair......as a treat for me...PLEASE take me to a plant nursery so I can relive that happiness. :-)

[@GrammaDebsStorytime]

OMGosh! Sooo many beautiful plants to choose from! Thank you for letting us tag along ♥

[@deniseallee2802]

Oooh Jess,Thank You for taking us on Your journey to the nurseries with You soooooo Beautiful and that hisbicus soo pretty,Be Blessed today and always

[@rubytrotter3766]

What great nurseries! Buy what you like. It's your life and your choices that contribute happiness & beauty to your garden

[@susanprice3454]

I wish I could go plant shopping with you. I love that giggle when you make a discovery. It is almost like you hear a plant saying "hello Jessica can I go home with you so you can love me and make me beautiful?".

[@cheakychic1]

Nurseries are so amazing and they always smell so WONDERFUL...Thanks Jess for the field trip to the nurseries

[@HaphazardGardens]

Picked up a variegated lavender called platinum blonde and, girl, you would love it lol I'd love to try and send ya some

[@ameliakat9982]

Where did you find the precious?

[@jbuggy3845]

Not many things make me "giggle" anymore in life....BUT....flower shops and strolling through garden stores is definitely a " winner, winner, ..chicken dinner" !

[@hazelhedgewitch2188]

There are few people in-person in my life who get as enthusiastic as I do. I love that you can just let yourself enjoy the things that make you happy honey 💚😍 (nurseries make me hsppy too. They remind me of my Gran)

[@lynnettek6092]

Finally! Someone who knows what it's like to visit a nursery. I'm exactly the same way. I want to touch and buy! I could spend half a day looking at everything. Thanks for taking us along with you. 🤩 I enjoyed that very much.

[@texascajun4023]

You are MY people!! And yes.....I’m a bit jealous! Enjoy for all of us flower junkies! 😇

[@britthoffman528]

Walking through a new nursery sounds like heaven or torture. I’d want to buy everything in sight. I really enjoyed this video and loved the happiness coming from you!

[@nisnber5760]

35 second in and the joy is infectious! Sign me up.

[@kikijames7612]

I am squeeling! This made me breathe deeper.... you speak my language! Our nurseries in the north are not opened yet. Thank you! Bless you😊

[@francesahrens1578]

Thank YOU for taking us with you! My grandmother worked in a greenhouse, and I loved spending the days with her at work when I was visiting😃. Be sure to check out Theodore Roethke’s greenhouse poems...they will speak to your soul❤️!

[@pattigsbh4392]

All the life in nurseries is invigorating! Thank you for taking us along.

[@johannawilliams8275]

I had to pause and write down, what I labeled as a Jessism, the bit about picking fruit off of nursery plants before translplanting. I have been praying and working on a meals ministry at my church and this segment just spoke to me 😊 Thanks for being you Jess

[@TalkingThreadsMedia]

A variety of tomato that you do not already have??? The only one would be "GIANT CRIMSON" from Luke at MI GARDENER! 😁😜 Beautiful flowers? Yes, we get it! (👍#38 and comment #11). Best wishes from Kate in Olympia, WA - 5/1/2019.

[@robinmiller1783]

“Chicagoland Gardening” magazine publishes a map of Northern Illinois, Southern Wisconsin, NE Indiana, and Southern Michigan independent nurseries. My husband and I can spend an entire 2+ weekends visiting as many as we can. It exposes us to loads of new ideas and plants. I totally get the heart beating fast as you enter the garden center....pure joy.

[@MysMystery13]

TY💕 For Making These Videos! 😁 I Absolutely Love Your Reactions! 😄

[@warfsterveldhomestead8481]

I wish I could like this video more than one time. It's like seeing myself when I visit nurseries.

[@samanthat.2969]

Walking into any place that sells plants is Instantly relaxing I absolutely love the way I feel when I'm there... I make a time to drive out to the county farm near my dad when I go visit this place is so big it takes up both side of the road .

[@krystledavis6371]

I’m a SAHM and when I need to get out of the house my little one and I will go walk around a nursery. I always come home with a new baby, usually a succulent. Plants are my new addiction.

[@reikilynx653]

Thank you for having the channel, God bless.

[@4BlessingsFarm]

About to go shopping for some plants for our daughters raised bed. Thanks for sharing. God Bless

[@blessthismayroad9397]

Ahhh, drooling at that last nursery!! 🤤🤤🤤

[@cornwallcelticexperience1867]

I absolutely loved this just what I needed after a very hectic day. So many colours and lots of green. So relaxing.

[@DragonflyArtz1]

I loved this! You can take me plant shopping any time. Most of my family and friends really don't like it. I love it. I'm with you. It's one of the beautiful things in life! Nature is amazing. People are too stuck in the wheel.

[@luelaprs]

What a wonderful shopping trip! I spend hours looking through plants at nurseries!

[@mlyndacrabb7677]

best date for me is when hubby takes me to plant nurserys!! 🤣😍🤗

[@nancywhitesell8010]

I'm also a huge fan of variegated plants! I really enjoyed nursery hopping with you today!

[@healthylivingwithaarinfarr6925]

That hibiscus plant took my breath away! Oh my goodness! You dear have introduced me to an amazing new world! Now I’m obsessed too. Thank you!

[@beverleysimmons7885]

Thank you. I needed that. Snow Monday. Heavy rain and winds today. Mother Nature is taking something crazy these days💝💝🇨🇦. Those were delphiniums. Perfect for your cottage garden. Just saying 👍💐

[@justplainkate8075]

I walked into a nursery I’d never been to the other day and they had a green house that was like the ones I use to work in and I felt that feeling of pure excitement and relaxation at the same time. Like this is my happy place!

[@PrettyAliceNight]

I love those succulents and roses! I’d love to get some more roses for my garden.

[@mysweetloves6947]

Seriously ~ the BEST advice comes from you! So I know nothing about gardening....and would never have thought about the plucking off fruit/ building roots perspective. Thank you!

[@kstreet]

I nerd out like that at nurseries too, though I don't have room to take many home, so I mostly photograph them and appreciate their incredible colors, shapes, scents & textures.

[@seedaholicgardens9085]

I watched this last night on my television, got up to comment (easier on my PC than the telly)! Just wanted to say, I too love variegation the only tulip I bought this spring was white on the bottom, Pink on the top of the petals. no, I didn't snap a photo-drat! At least now I now I am not alone with this incurable plant disease! That burgundy & yellow coleus with the ruffled leaves is EVERYTHING! I think that was the pick of the day! Really enjoyed this fun hangout, Jess, Thank you! My friend at Stacey Here we Grow Again is a wonderful resource for growing succulents and houseplants whenever you really dive in, She has a ton of knowledge and answers questions readily . Another lovely video, Thank you again, the petunias & Portulaca my mom planted every year so that made me nostalgic.💓

[@MrDiasJoana]

Loved your advice “ don’t buy living things if you don’t have a place to put them” 💓👨‍🌾