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[@myshuda1]

My husband walks in and says “ Is that your Arkansas lady?” I said “ No, now she’s my South Carolina lady!”❤️

[@ldg2655]

Mine does the same! Lol

[@lidial1042]

Mine says Tomato Lady 🍅😁

[@lauravest9964]

Camellias fig hibiscus. Irises Stella d or o daylily. Maybe a kwansa cherry. Juniper and Alberta spruce. Lots of perennial bulbs. Rosemary and blueberries. Hosta. Jasmine. Butterfly bush. Therese Burnet old rose pretty pink and takes care of itself. Lots of perennial bulbs. Lilies agapanthas .

[@felicitymitchell270]

Mine finally has learned her name but for months he said the same thing lol

[@hrtg1942]

Lol my daughters say the same thing!!!

[@CelticKatt]

Girl... We are hanging on every thread! Of course we want all the videos! Even if it's just choosing paint colors or the nitty gritty painting, because it inspires us to quit putting off some of the things ourselves and just do it!

[@kathe.o.]

Dwarf Sunflowers will give ya'll SMILES. I'm unable to grow anything. But OMGoodness I love the looks of Sunflowers. Best of luck with your new home, & establishing the farm. Goats, chickens, ducks, crops Prayers 🙏 for your Dad in his cancer challenge. GOD BLESS!

[@windywillowfarmstead898]

Anything you want to share with us is a treat! We would watch you watch paint dry. Please don't make the content complicated for yourself, just share what you are doing now. The gardens will come in time. We would love to support your youtube channel with any content you would like to share.

[@GoreJess22]

I’d love to see it all, Jess! We’re along for the ride on this adventure of yours and that absolutely includes the process of turning your new house into your home. Let’s see that chalkboard paint and peg board go up and everything else you’re up to in this beautiful, chaotic time of transition!

[@daicerenken5763]

Yes, I totally agree!

[@joyskaggs4874]

100% agree

[@gladysanderson1351]

Same here! Thanks for sharing how your journey is right now!

[@dianegriffen2756]

You're setting up a homestead, and whether that includes your family, the animals, the plants, cooking, or the house.... yes of course we want to see it, it's a part of your growth and many of us learn and grow with you. Blessings to you all. xx

[@marykayk1626]

Hydrangeas and coreopsis and cottage roses.

[@healthygrannysue3710]

I would do a ton of herbs like rosemarys, sage, lavender, chives, etc since they are perennials and would be right outside to easily grab as you cook.

[@moegirl76]

I was thinking kitchen herb garden too. And herbal teas with flowers like chamomile, lavender, etc.

[@Lisboooa]

Lavender and chives ! Love it. They make such beautiful bushes

[@STEAMLabDenver]

I totally agree. ❤️

[@elainefallah8100]

How many fall crocus did you plant? Love this idea but Deer, they are all over this neighborhood and have no fear of us. They just stop munching enough to look up and seem to say… “ Oh hi, your dianthus is delicious, it’s almost gone. When will the apples be ready?” Not even afraid of the dog.

[@theresaherfindahl5781]

I love this idea! I always have to run out quite a ways to get my herbs. Maybe you could do that in front of your Hydrangea backdrop. PS. I love lace cap Hydrangea.

[@Clonath2]

WE WANT TO SEE ALL THE THINGS! 😁 The whole journey! House, gardens, barns, animals, the works!

[@shawnfleming6592]

I would put a long covered deck/ porch first. With enough room for a long table and seating Area, placed to entertain. Then put in a flower garden. A place that you can see it when it rains and you can look out over your beautiful property.

[@tammyhunter8295]

Yes this home needs a bigger front porch.

[@cherrildurand7495]

Was thinking a porch if only on one side

[@grammi-d]

... but that wasn't the question she asked...

[@patsygrace2561]

@@grammi-d yes, this. Just what I thought, that was not the question.

[@maydaygarden]

In a previous video where Miah explained to Jess that they still needed to pick out the brick color. In that same video, Jess said Miah was going to build a porch since Oasis would only be providing the entrance stairs. So I don't know if plans for that have changed but yes, a covered porch (with a white beadboard ceiling & ceiling fans & ferns) running the entire front would really set the home off and and give them added living space too. The mind reels with all the places Jess will go! 🌹🌺🌻🌼🌸🏵️

[@cilandialane3084]

I would love to see every stage including painting, peg boards etc.

[@inthemidstofthegarden3326]

It's fun to look back at how it looked compared to what it is now. You've done so much in really a short amount of time. It can take years to make things how you want it.

[@cltinturkey]

So glad Bear and Khan are with you now. They'll make every day sunny side up!

[@Stephanie-cq8mf]

Don’t forget to consider winter interest in your flower bed. Things can get pretty bare that time of year if it’s not considered. Also curved beds look so much nicer than straight.

[@angimurphy1139]

Yes - show everything! 😃 Part of the process is making a house one’s *home*! So excited for you all and can’t wait to see how it all unfolds. Thanks for sharing!!

[@am100ish]

Haha! I looked at your name and was like, I don’t remember writing a comment, then I noticed the g instead of the j. I’ve never seen another Anji Murphy, or Angi Murphy, so I just had to comment! Nice to meet you, same name sister! 😊

[@KeithandPamBilyeu]

Yes we love the non gardening videos give us the whole picture of setting up your new life. If someone doesnt want to watch you doing a chalkboard paint video they don’t have to. But Miah could do a ‘farm chore’ series, 2x a month and you could do a series of non-garden’ ‘shorts’…. That we can watch in 5 min or so. Have fun!!

[@deneallh6491]

Agreed

[@trinaholland9749]

Yes we want to see it all. Would love to watch you make that house your home 🥰🥰

[@jenniferandrews6487]

I’ve told her before, I’d watch her fold laundry 😂

[@gwenlingerfelt244]

Having a medicinal herb garden close to the house is convenient especially when you don't feel well. Most herbs love full sun & don't need alot of special care. Herbs can also easily tuck into a floral or foundation garden. Keeping your family in prayer. ❤

[@claudinedecarlisle8647]

I want to see everything! Not in a creepy way, Lol. I'd especially like to see your planning process for your infrastructure. Living a few miles away from you guys I look forward to seeing how you develop your place and what you grow.

[@lanajantz2240]

Me too. Love see all. Love seeing planning and ideas

[@clarapappas1829]

Me too. Although I live in New York I would love to see your journey from scratch. You were the one to teach me to build a vegetable garden and love every step of it. You are living my dream. 👍🙏🙏🙏

[@kiki29073]

I'm wondering if I'll run into them at my local stores now? I think they are in the midlands and so am I. It reminds me of Kershaw county from the looks of the area.

[@jerryabigailahrens8239]

Jess-show whatever you’re comfortable with! Your heart of praise and joyful attitude provide for beautiful blessings in so many lives!

[@Sky-Child]

This! Show us as much or as little as you want. Lovely to see how happy and blessed you are in your new home

[@catlovernat]

I want to see ALL the content. House decorating Sneak peeks of Asher's hair colors The ducks and the gardens! The alpacas and the goats!

[@bubbanashley]

I’m glad I could be the one to do the electrical for y’all!! Wish y’all the best and hope to see some awesome videos!! That’s a beautiful place y’all have there!!

[@Gina-zn1dv]

I moved from a brick and mortar to a manufactured house. I love it. I'll never go back to a "stick built". We live in south Texas. It's been though storms, hail, heat and cold. No issues. Plus Real Estate Taxes - a fraction of the cost.

[@dkaysette]

Yes, we would LOVE the content of making your home "yours." Don't ever feel like you have to make excuses for buying a manufactured or double wide home. They are not what they used to be and we have lived in one for years. Over the years, we made it more individualized and "home-like." As we replaced things, we used more conventional materials that are used in stick built homes. People still come to our home and say "this isn't a double-wide...is it?!" As far as construction, not only does it have all the same materials as it's 'bones' but it will always have those steel runners under there, too. Added stability, I always say. They were built to be able to travel down a highway, so they are pretty darn tough. We raised a lot of kids and I still love ours. Landscaping is a MUST. Adding garage or carport also makes them more house-like (which we did.) When we added another home to our property (for an investment) we ended up getting another one because of how cost effective it was. Prices have gone up a lot since we bought ours and now they actually appraise them with appreciation if they are taken care of well. (Ours have appreciated over the years.) We have had the option to move many times, and I have never wanted to leave my home here. I simply love it and the great features we have in ours are often not even found in affordable stick built homes. This huge master bathroom of ours has caused many people to be shocked and express that they didn't even have one this nice. Your home is gorgeous! Enjoy it proudly.

[@augustagootee6254]

I second this

[@juliejames917]

Absolutely. It’s gorgeous. We bought a dump of a house because of the land. Today we completed the dry river bed and gazed onto our massive gorgeous long beans flowing through the trellises. And the house is amazing inside finally . In fact I have the same exhaust hood over my stove, but my husband built it. Home is what you love. That’s all.

[@lisadavis9485]

Agree!

[@rckymtncwgrl1]

I would love to see all of the painting and personalizing and building. Anything that you're willing to share with us ❤

[@dixsigns1717]

me too!

[@joriathvorkapic7309]

Although the change is uncomfortable…please know you are supported in that change and I personally enjoy watching the growth that makes you all so beautiful! Deep Peace and Bright Blessings!

[@stacyinscore7281]

Yes Jess, show us chalkboard paint and Gardens and pets and kids and everything. I think we are just as invested in your life as we are the Gardens!

[@jenniferlackey7589]

Gardenias! The smell near your porch will be amazing too. That’s what we have out front. I love them so much. Congrats on the new place?

[@ohioladybug7390]

I was going to suggest gardenias, lavender, and black eyed Susan’s.

[@aprilmathews7195]

Oh yes...I notice that my "Little Gem" Gardenia has even more of a sweet smell than my regular Gardenias.And they are so easy to root in water and grow.Nice landscaping plant,easy care and I've never seen any pests on mine.

[@angelad.8944]

What about Jasmine! She could make tea, have it look and smell wonderful all at the same time XD

[@ohioladybug7390]

@@angelad.8944 ooh jasmine would be gorgeous too.

[@carolmcmillan1108]

Can’t wait to see every part of your new journey …. And particularly setting up your home in your style and of course cooking in your lovely new kitchen 👏👏

[@thedisneykid2884]

Agreed

[@CorJenFarm]

Yes, please show it all, as much as you are comfortable with, without extra stress. We are so enjoying your journey; life is so versatile and always changing, so don't worry if there is no garden content. You have so many other things blooming right now. 🌺🌻🪰🐞🌱🌿❤

[@victoriaturnershoemaker3723]

I keep spotting places that aren’t there yet! ‘The barn will be there’, ‘that’s the tree where the treehouse will be’, etc

[@lindagarvin9318]

Looks like we’re all in agreement! Living out your dream with you is kinda like reading a book that you love, wondering what the characters in the book are doing right now! Keep going! Love the new house!

[@lisajones8265]

Show whatever you want! We just love watching you create your new “life”. Your home looks beautiful! Seems perfect for you.

[@workinonit9562]

Kitchen garden out the front door would be wonderful, close, quick and easy. Coneflowers, black-eyed susans, sunflowers would look lovely I think.

[@alyssahernandez9780]

Woman! We want to see EVERYTHING!! It absolutely beautiful. The power of God and hard work is endless!

[@karennissen2934]

We would love to see all your changes, even when you’re painting in the house or putting up your pot rack! Wish we could be there to help you guys. So glad to see how you are doing, think about all of you lots! 💜

[@stephaniewilson8706]

Jess, my partner and I are living through an incredibly stressful season right now. It’s a struggle. I realised on Friday watching Wilder Still, and again today watching this, how easy it can be to not look up when you’re struggling, to get stuck in the stress and worry and not look up. Your comments about embracing change and dreaming bravely have helped remind me that it’s okay to want more and better. Not only is it okay, it’s the only way to pull ourselves out of the hole. Better days will come. Thank you for being a shining light 🥰

[@joyglidden]

Feeling your growing pains! I’d suggest Knock-out Roses in front as they’re easy to care for, bloom effusively and no dead-heading required! Stick with the red or pink as they’re easier and will be beautiful with the little limes/limelight hydrangeas! Enjoy making the space beautiful!

[@gdee1582]

Yellow bells are nice. Simple. Just snap a couple of stalks off a friend/neighbors bush and stick it where you want. Southerners are usually very generous in sharing their favorite plants, and a lot of times come with stories, i.e., these lilies came from my Aunt Mary's yard, or this rosemary is from my grandmother's...

[@DeesYard]

Hey Jess! 👋 You live in the south and in my opinion, Southern Living Plant Collection is your go to! All of their plants are bred to thrive in your hot and humid climate. Little limes are great and so are White Wedding Hydrangeas for staying in the height range you want. Now that you have your "non-evergreen" now it's time to fill up your house foundation with evergreen plants that will give you interest all year round (when the Hydrangeas go dormant). Great evergreen foundation plants for your area are...Jubilation Gardenia, Purple Diamond Semi-Dwarf Loropetalum (any Loropetalum is amazing), Lemon Lime Nandina, Blush Pink Nandina, Romeo Cleyera, Juliet Cleyera, viburnums, Indian Hawthorne , Sunshine Ligustrum, and my personal favorite evergreen is Radiance Abelia (or any of the awesome Abelias) since they attract all the pollinators including hummingbirds 😍 I've seen a few recommendations for Crape Myrtles- which I love for their unique bark, but I wouldn't plant them too close to the house unless you pick a "Shrub " Crape Myrtle such as the Early Bird series by Southern Living. All these recommendations is making me want to design your foundation flower bed!! Have fun with it and be creative, I know you will make it beautiful ❤ Cheers!

[@amandabaldwin2733]

Fantastic suggestions, Dee! I was going to recommend evergreens for winter structure but you nailed it! I do want to add a few suggestions, look into natives. They do so much better in the soil and climate. Some fantastic perennials I personally (zone 7b) have had excellent experience with are Rudbeckia, Echinacea, Monarda, Pineapple Sage, Black and Blue Salvia, Penstemon, Coreopsis, Asclepias, Lantana, Canna, Elephant Ears, Nepeta... so many great options for your zone! Afternoon shade will be perfect for that location. Can't wait to see what you design 😍

[@jamjar5716]

You could do mine! In the Pacific Northwest!

[@amandar7719]

Maybe Ceanothus thyrsiflorus too? One of my faves. Can be a tree or bush.

[@DeesYard]

@@amandabaldwin2733 Thank you! I love all your suggestions as well!! Im all about the native plants too 😊

[@rokmysox92]

Yes! I have Radiance Abelia flanking my front door to replace a couple of boxwoods that had blight and they are my favorite! Literally no maintenance and beautiful all year long. If you want a rose-like substitute with evergreen leaves to offset the hydrangeas in the cooler months you could try camellias. There are tons of varieties large and small and hardy varieties as well.

[@debrhann]

Jess, you have to plant a magnolia tree. It is the one thing that screams "old South", Crepe myrtles are great too.

[@sissinoklahoma2057]

I love magnolias! They're so stately, but keep in mind that nothing can grow under them except sometimes a little monkey grass. I've heard, but never researched, that a chemical in their pods prevents growth under them. Please research that further, if interested. We always had our swingset under the magnolia so it worked out well for us that there was no grass.

[@janeday1540]

Yes yes! Magnolia tree is a must have!

[@TeffieTrahan]

I'd love to see as much as you are willing to share! Thank you for staying in touch! You are dear to my heart and I'm grateful to you for all you give!❤🙏🏡

[@herezdeb]

Yes, Jess, show us inside and out of your place. It's all a part of You and Your family. You said you have a little problem with change. But, change helps you grow. As always, bless You and Yours.

Jess, we want to see everything... painting, remodeling, building raised beds, buying & planting fruit trees, building the barn,... whatever you feel like showing us. We're here for it. I would put in a small herb garden at the modular home because you may be there for 3+ years, and it's convenient to have that nearest to the kitchen. You can always move or take cuttings from there to plant in your main garden space once you get that built. Most herbs are perennials & you want to get that started right away. 💚

[@phyllisbruce213]

My first thought was of Rosemary, but why not the rest of them? I just know I’ve had it here on the gulf coast it it was massive and so different in texture to other shrubs. I’ve gotten rid of most of the boring japonica shrubs and my house and mixed lots of 3-4’ tall cutting shrubs. I love having all those different textures and greens all mixed up.

[@ashleyhoben5589]

A dwarf lilac would be a gorgeous centerpiece for the front of the house infront of the area without a window!

[@denisebozung126]

That is what I was thinking. I believe that there is reblooming dwarf but am not sure if it does well in the heat. What a wonderful scent to greet you as you come out your door in the morning.

[@patrickgoss1428]

I am nearby and have struggled to get my lilacs to thrive. Most need a significant amount of freeze hours that we just don't get in the Carolina's and she a bit further south than I am.

[@ashleyhoben5589]

@@patrickgoss1428 I had now idea they required a freeze. I'm on the east coast of Canada where it freezes about half the year so we definetly don't have that problem here!

[@mikkibates7854]

In our 7b zone, Rose of Sharon bushes have survived EVERYTHING without any intervention. They come in lots of colors. Crepe Myrtles - that are NOT planted too close to the house are great as well. I wish that ours were the dwarf variety, but the previous owners didn't think that far ahead. Lavendar is another perennial that loves our Southern exposure. all of those things seem to keep bees happy, and me happy.

[@breanne2117]

In my experience most hydrangeas and rhododendron's do not like full sun. Lime lights are huge and gorgeous, they tolerate full sun. Please do share everything. I don't have time to watch all your videos so I appreciate the re-caps. May your family be blessed, your flowers bloom, and your garden be abundant.

[@Gardeninggirl4316]

Call it a MODULAR home. They retain their value! There is a certain colored, metal tag somewhere on that house. Blue is modular. Red is manufactured.

[@crisp5153]

Yes the difference is if it is a modular home then it was built to the same state codes as a stick build home. Where as mobile homes are built to lower standards. Modular homes are strictly overseen through the whole process to make sure they are up to stick build codes. They are essentially the same as stick build and are not a type of home but instead a type of construction process (built off site). Modular homes are attached to the ground and they appreciate in value just like a stick build home. Mobile homes depreciate. Modular homes can be just as expensive to build but people pick them since they are faster. These are the differences. Yours looks to me like a modular but it’s honestly all depending on if it was built to the certain states codes that a stick build was so I guess hard to say just from the look of it.

[@thenodiggardener]

You have to remember that many of us are still stuck feeling like we're in the goldfish bowl, hating where we are, so getting to watch you start fresh with everything is a good thing... at least, for some of us. There are always going to be some that have green for different reasons, but we can't help that. People have a choice, either watch, or not. Make all the content! 😁

[@lesleyharris525]

Hi Jess, please share everything,it's your life and how you are building a new homestead, I'm glad you now have your dogs and cats and soon you will have a garden again.💖

[@kaleigh736]

For in front of my house, I’ve got vanilla strawberry hydrangeas on my wish list. I love the limelight ones too! I also like having some bulbs that will bloom throughout the year. I’ve just ordered saffron crocus, it’s fall blooming plus I can harvest the stigmas for my own saffron! One other thing I wish I had in mine, is blueberry bushes. I love the idea of foodscaping. Just things the kids can pick off as they’re walking by. At least now that you have bear, you look comfortably uncomfortable. Thank you for sharing your journey!

[@user-ok2xx6nz6i]

Dear Karis Bogue, Hi! I did grow many blueberries over fifteen years ago when my children were young, now they are all adults, I recall it was cool to name the Blueberry plants after my family members. My children picked them for fresh eating, baking and freezing for later use. Blueberries are a type of plant that like acid type of fertilizer, or azalea and Gardena organic food, they also need ample room for their roots and pollinator plants, they must have the required cold set time it varies on what type, and the state you are in. "Good Luck. Have fun". Christie Lankford Lesko. :)

[@ElvisAronPresleybyRustyMartin]

Where did u get plants .strawberry hydrangeas etc ?

[@barbarashapiro7499]

A single crepe myrtle as a focal point between windows would look lovely with any underplantings you like (wish they did as well in my area as they do in SC). Hardy geranium is often overlooked as a pretty and low-maintenance groundcover in woodland or cottage gardens. Almost forgot: welcome home. :D

[@claudiasmith1866]

I enjoy all your videos, so what you want to share is fine. I not only have learned about gardening and animal husbandry and moving a family (which we did once, lol) but adding in a farm with all the logistical nightmare potential, I was impressed and a bit sad to see the end to R&R1 but am excited to see R&R2 built from the ground up. As to planting hydrangeas, I would suggest Paniculata Hydrangeas as they thrive in full sun, but stay away from Macrophylia unless you have lots of afternoon shade. I'm in zone 6 and my ES macro's are scorching in the full sun. We built an arbor and I'm making shade curtains as we do not have an area that is morning sun afternoon shade. I like the above suggestion for a porch. Congratulations!

[@taradebutts3370]

I would like to add my voice to the others in saying, "let's see it all". I dearly miss garden tours but I did truly enjoyed watching the window greenhouse, kitchen remodel and all the other build projects Jeremiah put together for us. We have been on our property for almost two years and are still working and building; watching your journey would be interesting and educational. Thanks for all the inspiration you've already given us. Welcome to the neighborhood; ok, we're in SE, NC, but close enough.

[@rudyragland5776]

We have roses here, both lovely pink roses and beautiful deeper red roses. A dear friend of mine, gave them to me long ago. They're easy to tend, and always lovely to behold.

[@justgoodness333littlehomes5]

YES. SHOW US. the process as you paint and unpack and decorate. I've been dreaming this for y'all & praying since you told us the 7 acres was not your forever home. ❤

[@teresab4563]

It’s funny I didn’t know you were so structured and planned out content. Evidently you are very good at it! Because no matter what you were doing you make us feel like a friend just going along for the ride, how wonderful is that. So it doesn’t matter if your cooking supper, painting the wall, gardening, showing us The things your husband is up to on the farm, goats, chickens, it’s actually all wonderful because you make us feel like a small part of your big picture. Thank you so much you are a wonderful teacher! And you’re learning center is going to be fabulous!

[@msmelianne1981]

OMG yes please show us the decorating and settling of the house content. Love it and congratulations for being officially moved!

[@ash.lynn17]

I can't speak for everyone, but I would definitely watch home remodel and decorating content from you. I love your style and I look forward to seeing what you do with your new home.

[@stefanierendall2256]

Crepe myrtle, lime light hydrangea, other hydrangeas, grasses, coneflowers, sirius blue sage look stunning together and are low maintenance!

[@rossannejenkinsadams]

Oh my goodness Jess, anything you want to share, I'm interested in!!! I just love ya'll so much that sharing this journey makes me feel as though I'm on the journey with you. I think of you as a friend. And I've prayed and laughed and cried with you. I am your biggest cheerleader. My love and prayers from Indiana, Rossi J

[@whisperjoy1128]

Purple Fountain Grass is so beautiful when the breeze makes their feathers dance around. Would look beautiful with your siding, a good contrast against Limelights too!

[@thomasjohns8184]

Sorry to be a downer but it is also attractive to snakes. Here in SC we have timber rattlers and copperheads with animals its not a good mix.Also some ornamental grasses are toxic to grazing animals.

[@whisperjoy1128]

@@thomasjohns8184 Oh I didn't know that! Thanks for teaching me something ☺

[@althea1462]

Baptisia (false indigo) is a lovely native perennial that has a gorgeous upright habit and really interesting seed pods for interest during the off season. They have a deep tap root, are super hardy, drought resistant and long lasting. The foliage is gorgeous and when they bloom in the spring it’s one of my favorite things!

[@loricrissinger2382]

Home is not the structure you live in….it is where hearts join!! Perennials for the front…everything you said plus a bunch of herbs! Kitchen garden space!!! As far as content, honestly I think I can speak for most of us here…we love the opportunity to hang out with you guys no matter what you’re doing!!! I love watching and learning from your whole journey!!!

[@sandyoklahomatransient8557]

Jess, and Miah, we would love to see you setup your homestead from start to finish. We can learn how to do certain things like making a chaulk board.....it'll be fun🌝👍👍

[@Denise_B17]

Congratulations you all. Oh Bear. Missed him. Glad you finally were able to get him home with you.

[@hb.hoffman7983]

Herbs low in the front, blueberry bushes ,sunflowers tucked in and butterfly bushes for pollinators, day lillies midway as they are extremely easy care! Enjoy your new normal!

[@thevegetablequeen]

Day lilies are beautiful, low maintenance, and still retain some green in the winter. I live in VA zone 8a, when we bought our house 13 years ago it came with hydrangeas and day lilies in the flower bed. We've done nothing with them except clean them up a bit in the fall, and they're still looking great 13 years later.

[@carriewebb5764]

One of my favorite hands-off plants is Echinacea. I haven't watered mine all year (we average 44 inches of rainfall a year) or done any tending and it's doing absolutely beautifully. It begins blooming in July here (zone 6) and blooms all the way until first frost. It overwinters without my help and I've never had a plant die on me. I love it for my flower beds that I want to be beautiful but can't spend a lot of time maintaining.

[@bethanyhopkins1495]

I was going to suggest echinacea as well! Looks nice with hydrangeas, Russian sage, and maybe some day lillies.

[@vickidecker9923]

You're a farm so I love every aspect of what goes on there from design, construction, animals, gardening, leisure time etc. I want to see you fish and play in the ponds, ride your horses, bbq, etc. Speaking for myself as an older person I love watching you because you do things that I would have done or have done but that season has passed for me. (I now do small scale planter gardening) Show it all! Welcome Home!

[@cltinturkey]

Chalkboard paint is huge fun! Your kids will have a blast with it, and you'll enjoy the artwork and potential for games and fun sayings, etc. A few times we've had trouble erasing, because the art was just too good. We take photos of special masterpieces. Our chalkboard wall is teal colored, and the whole kitchen is bright and fun.

[@katiehaines2671]

Yes!! Show us all the peg boards and chalk board paint!! Growing food is more than the garden, it’s running a farm. The systems and processes we put in place make the moment so much more enjoyable and you do it so well! So yes! You help us so much in the garden and I can’t wait to see how much you help us learn and grow in areas we don’t even know we need the growing yet! - the girl from waller

[@arileypate]

"Do y'all wanna see that kind of content?" Yes please!

[@Sunshinemoon17]

Yes, please show everything about your move and what makes you happy. We need to see happy things in the world today. So happy for you and your family ( animals too) love watching y'all 😍

[@acresofloveliness]

YES!! Show us what you do inside your house...if you think about it, the house is also part of your garden. it is an expression of who you are

[@ardenehanson2840]

I think you would be happiest with 6 inches wider gravel around your home. It keeps dirt off the skirting. And it gives better drainage. Put your flowers in front of the gravel.

[@LyricSoul6869]

Yes to all of the content Jess. We want to see everything. We're here to see your life. Your garden is just a part of it. 😊

[@amberdavies3178]

Any content is appreciated- hearing how you are living through the change and intentionally dreaming is the key.

[@melissabutts6694]

I just adore seeing bear seeing you & u two being reunited ! Soooo stinking cute & heart warming!

[@sarahsantana6465]

Evergreens, one of the first steps in a flowerbed for me is putting in something that will look nice in the winter. They are boring during the growing season, but you will thank yourself in the winter.

[@guyjulius8078]

You guys getting your own personal roots established makes for great content as well. This channel is a glimpse into growth of all kinds, so I am all about y’all’s journey. Keep those dreams alive!

[@marlenabenson]

As for me, I'm here for whatever you're willing to share! I just find this so exciting and I'm totally invested and living vicariously through you! Much love from Utah! 😘

[@ajudylee]

This Hoosier nomad feels the same... 🐸 Just so thankful that you share your Blessings and woes...

[@suzannem5674]

Don't forget about winter . Bush that can hold the green through all seasons also will look nice in the front of the house. Easy maintenance .

[@rebeccamarkham4970]

As for roses - if you plant the bushy type, they can be self-maintaining...don't need to worry about deadheading. Roses are so easy to grow.

[@williammatthews2948]

Welcome home. May God Bless, and may Heaven smile upon you all. Have a blessed, safe, and healthy week. I will be praying for your Father. Take care.

[@hopewellinfo3321]

I love watching you make your house your home! Every detail says “you” and your style is beautiful! Thank you so much for allowing us close ups of your beautiful life and reminding us that though sometimes seasons can be uncomfortable we can get through them and they help grow us. I eagerly wait for all your videos! 😁💕

[@deniseirion5153]

Perennial Salvias / sage. Easy care, drought tolerant. Pollinators love them. The blues and purples make you feel cool. Limelight hydrangeas or panicle type hydrangeas can take the heat and freezing temps. If you don’t want them huge, there are “littles” or dwarf hydrangeas. VLOG it all. The journey is exciting.

[@jerryfranks8239]

I am a lucky guy I have my cousin living in South Carolina now. Y’all get to see her on KZbin. I get to see her in person. I am so bless you have her family in my life

[@brit92]

I would love to see more about the house as you settle in! It’s just as much a part of building your life in SC 😊

[@lindasuerussell4398]

I had Elephant Ears here in north Georgia that came back every year and looked great by our front porch steps.

[@sissinoklahoma2057]

Definitely! Those are nice greenery.

[@gelwood99]

Unless they are taro plants they are poisonous to animals.

[@cheyennebunnylover9375]

Jess, I will watch any video you make. Even if it's just you chatting and washing dishes, I will watch it! It's just so much fun to see snippets of your everyday life. Thank you for inspiring and encouraging me. God bless you and your family!

[@kimskiles3007]

Would love to see the making it home process! Planning to move soon, and love to see what other people are doing and your ideas sound awesome! 😁

[@HalleluYahfarm]

Agree completely and we're planning to do the same thing.

[@brendabrewster5398]

YES! Please show us everything! Settling in, and making the house your own, is half the fun of moving. Please take us along for the ride! Also, so glad to see you and the pets made it safely. Loved the pups reaction video!!

[@kamadogrove]

I put a big herb garden out front of my house and it’s lovely and so handy being so close. I have hydrangeas behind the herbs against the house.

[@CariMachet]

Super smart

[@kirstyhammond6033]

I love my modular home, so good choice!. Plants: I have a lot of perennial herb in my front garden, so I can run out and grab what I need when I am cooking. I also have a hummingbird garden out front, because I can sit on the porch and watch all the birds and butterflies

[@laurelb1962]

Jess, I say GO FOR IT, transform that house to make it your own. And yes, I'd personally, LOVE to see videos of you doing that. 👍 Glad to see you starting to plan your new landscaping and planning how to transform that house. I'm so looking forward to all, your future videos. Blessings Laurel 😁💗

[@seasonandsprout2213]

can’t wait to see the whole process! the shopping, the painting, the gardening! all of it!!

[@sendangieanemail]

Oh Jess! I love your sense of adventure. I believe you guys are straight up being led by our Father impacting a generation hungry for light. I’ve followed you for a couple of years and I love your spirit. Lead on sister, forge a path for all those who need what you’ve got. 🙏🙏😘❤️

[@catnip1487]

A Rosa Glauca on either side of the stairs! The purple grayish green foliage will be amazing complement to the house. The rose hips are a bit smaller, but with a really full rich flavour.

[@reneebrown9391]

I'm a former ICC Residential Building Inspector and your house is a manufactured home. Modular homes are set on a constructed foundation and incorporated with said foundation. It's also really beautiful. :)

[@zukosmom3780]

It’s your home. Enough said. Plant trees for shade. Watch Garden Answer with Laura and Aaron. They have wonderful gardens

[@TheNeeenha]

I was thinking the same thing

[@babe9293]

Garden Answer is the “go to” for anything garden related. I absolutely love their channel. I also immediately thought of them when she was asking what to plant.

[@darlenesgardenandhome]

Ditto. They have many beautiful flower beds. I know you'll get some cool ideas from them.

[@patrickgoss1428]

I also watch Brietheplantlady. She often suggests interplanting food plants with ornamental plants to add beauty and utility.

[@shamrock3354]

Camellias were always my grandmother’s favorite. 4 o’clocks are great colorful annuals, require no maintenance, and will self seed perpetually, so you will have ALL the volunteers.

[@debraschwicht9741]

Camellias are gorgeous and green year-round, but I find that mine need deadheading often, or they get pretty ugly. Hydrangeas, on the other hand, can go the whole summer before you have to deadhead (or cut the blossoms to dry).

[@krzyhorse7583]

Of course we want to see it all. Your channel has grown organically because we love you, your family, your farm, and your willingness to share it all with us. We are not just here for the garden....you have expanded our classroom and we enjoy the variety....don't fence us in the garden😆 we want to roam the whole farm. Can't wait for your first devotional from your new farm...another reason I personally love your videos!

[@deborahcarson5927]

Gladiolas would look great up against the house in your front flowerbed, I like perennials because they come back every year, I think medium sized rocks around your flowerbed would look beautiful also. I love watching the whole process, I just wish I was there to help you ! God bless you, and take some time to relax ! You are Home now ❤️😘