I just really need to grow food (And NOW I have a garden!) | VLOG

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[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

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[@aliewilde5674]

They need to start shipping to Canada 😭

[@WinkTartanBelle]

UH! I just finished filling up my newest Greenstalk, that I ordered about 2 weeks ago. Oh well, still worth the full price! Literally sitting here all sweaty while checking on you folks and getting a cool drink. Already in the 90s here in north Texas. Don't forget that you can mix the deeper tiers from the original Greenstalk with the shallower Leaf version. It makes these things even MORE versatile! I got a LOT of food from my first Greenstalk in one season. Really enough to make the Hubs and I quite happy. Now I've got "a few" and they save the space in my raised beds for things that get much too large for the vertical system. I grow almost all my greens and smaller root crops in Greenstalks. As well as most of my herbs. In my experience, annuals are generally excellent candidates for the Greenstalk. Exceptions of very tall or large vining things, but really a ton of food can come from even ONE Greenstalk. Plus pretty flowers. Best bang for your buck in a small footprint that I can think of.

[@susannev135]

I wish they would ship to Europe :(

[@bestcrossroad]

Hi Jess and Miah! I’ve been wanting Greenstalk since last year. Thanks for the discount coupon. I ordered the Original & the Leaf planters today. The slugs had been attacking the strawberries and “salad leaves” this season so I finally decided to plant them up high for Fall. Your house looks beautiful! Have a great Fall season. Keep safe.

[@1977islander]

I thought, oh, I already have one. Then I remembered my daughter-in-law, nuts about growing like me, and needing another giant present under the Christmas tree. Boom! Perfect gift for her back deck.

[@arlenevelasco2162]

I would call it your Sunshine Garden because it’s the little ray of sunshine that your heart and soul needs right now. :)

[@thornhedge9639]

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! It is so good of you to do these start to finish vlogs. We rarely get to see the whole process this way, and I for one really appreciate this!

[@gloriakelley7383]

She says " leave me lone!! " LOL hes sweet but he is taking your joy! Love your place!

[@Monkchip]

MIA is the MAN ! JESS is so LUCKY!

[@april5666]

MENTAL HEALTH GARDEN == lol === poor Jessica is "jonsing" to start her first gardens in her new home. You are all so darn cute and sweet ;)

[@lindsayw6651]

I just got your book on my kindle! LOVING IT. Had my first garden this year gracious landlords allowed me to be free with the garden. Learning so much. Flowers, herbs, green and runner beans, pumpkins, zucchini, even an eggplant which Ive never even eaten! I just cant believe the feeling it brings me and the freshness and life. Just beautiful. Thank you for being an inspiration

[@zaviahopethomas-woundedsou9848]

I see it as a DASH GARDEN. It is the dash between the old homestead garden and the new homestead garden.

[@ciaobella8963]

My first impression is that the 4 Greenstalks look like Roman pillars at the entrance to a Roman temple haha. But then again, I live in Italy. Sending you all love in Christ.

[@jonescreekfarm9084]

Call it your kitchen cottage garden.

[@WickedAwesomeGardening]

LOL Jess’s face when Miah offered to touch her precious garden LOL

[@mccoolfarmandgarden]

I totally understood that look!

[@naeemah2027]

I started laughing like nope..lol

[@lanak.fromnewmexico1143]

She's so expressive anyway, then ya go and say something about her garden? Haha!! So cute. Love them! Have a great day everyone 🤗🤗🙏🙏🤗🤗🙏👏. God bless.

[@leahharbison3189]

🤣

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

How the heck do you move, keep up the VLOG, plan a new garden plot, AND make promotional content?? I can barely make a video a week without going mental...you guys are superhuman!

[@ssmith5127]

Not to mention she is a mom with children, multiple pets and various farm animals. She also seems to make time for church, family visits and keeping in touch with loads of friends. Did I mention she also seems to play piano and sing too? Lol, I'm tired now. Probably need to sit down for a bit.

[@teresamariner4238]

@@ssmith5127 I'd be ready for a nap!

[@cathychalus5838]

@@ssmith5127 don't forget she is decorating her new home, cooking, cleaning, editing videos and much more. A full time stay at home mom with a farm animals and gardens and a big plot of land you have a busy day everyday. She is inspiring me to do the same but not the videos and everything online.

[@yourturn777]

People get to chose their priorities

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Right? So we all agree then.... Superhuman?? Lol

[@patrickfisher7094]

Emotional support garden

[@wendyjonasen9746]

So funny. "You don't have to wait (split second later)...Alright guys I'm back from Arkansas."

[@marygrott8095]

"Sweet Miah " is the perfect nickname for him. You are blessed, Jess.

[@annetteburns1546]

He's a gem💎

[@cjpwrs6258]

Not many miahs around ! I majorly respect you miah . LET THE GIRL GROW!!!!!!!

[@burnslife3421]

You should call it the sanity Garden

[@cathyneumans6685]

Garden name suggestion: Rescue Garden. Roots & Refuge Rescue Garden, since this 1st garden is rescuing Jess from symptoms of sudden garden withdrawal. Bless you guys. You're the best!

[@jennsgarden9041]

As I sit in my tent getting ready to cleaning the trees off my house from hurricane Ida jess is the literal light in my storm u make my hard times bearable thank u jess

[@pearlymae5705]

Praying for you from Northwest Louisiana

[@marysmyczynski3425]

Jenn Ketchum Louisiana garden girl, I’m doing the same! We don’t have power back yet but we do have a generator. It’s just nice to watch her vlogs. She’s always smiling. So that’s comforting. And her voice does over power the noise of the generator. Stay safe!

[@marshagibson5899]

Bless you

[@margemoore6634]

Wishing you recovery that comes soon...hugs

[@beccagee5905]

Praying y'all get power back soon, and clean up and recovery go swiftly.

[@lanak.fromnewmexico1143]

Jess's face when Miah told her he had an idea for while she's out of town and then her face when she's talking about what he did and what she has planned now!! Lol. You're so cute Jess! I can't wait to see what you have planned!! God bless you hon! And Miah and the rest your family! Miah, you're the best! 🤗🤗🙏🙏. Greenstalks, how nice of you to help Jess out with new planters etc! Have fun Jess!!

[@donnahardee9745]

Jess what company would you recommend buying a 20x48 greenhouse from. I now live in the southern middle of Virginia. My first nice greenhouse and in ground garden here. Just moved here 5 months ago and my house should close by the 18th and I am ordering 2 more greens talks. I ordered one for me and one for my daughter's birthday. She has planted hers but I waited until I found a home. I can't wait to get my hands dirty. Lol. I watch your channel as soon as it is uploaded and enjoy your whole family.

[@dottiegyles1119]

I like the way that she graciously agreed to change her plans, when he said that.

[@lanak.fromnewmexico1143]

@@dottiegyles1119 I know right Dottie?!? Hahaha! 🤭😅😂🙏🙏

[@themisplacedcountrygirl8923]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 I literally saw/felt her entire body tighten up. Hahahahaha

[@janemosherpage5488]

Let the gardening begin! Thankful you are all moved in, safe and sound. Blessings.

[@southerngardengigi]

Jess whispers, “I just wanna plant something” and it’s like my spirit was speaking to me through the video 🤣

[@Joybells06]

PLEEEEASE encourage Greenstalks to supply other countries!! I live in New Zealand and we don't have anything like this in our country....😔 love it!

[@frenchysandi]

My garden is my peace. Kids and grand kids grown so it’s my baby! Well the garden and the 2 dogs and 2 cats, I can’t forget them. Some people do Prozac I do a garden.

[@frenchysandi]

A kitchen garden? I use green stalk is where I have herbs green beans and bottom row has flowers. Only works here in summer.

[@nicoleolson1347]

The garden is called self care.

[@hollienguyen5222]

I would call it your "starter garden". This is the start of your new farm 2.0.

[@maggievw1166]

A TRUE Victory Garden!!!!!

[@happyheartgardening]

"My mental health garden." I love that!:)

[@hamrad645]

Jess, I admire your energy. See, I'm 76 years old and with my spinal issues, I can't do that stuff any more. We used to, but not for the past 12 years! God bless.

[@ambergastineau1652]

I personally love this 'small garden' space that you are cultivating because as much as I love seeing your huge gardens, I know that I will never have a farm, I have a humble backyard garden that makes my heart happy. And it's just fun to see what you would do in a similar space that I'm working with :)

[@jondecker2068]

I can truly understand your need to plant. Due to a cancer diagnosis I was not able to put in a garden this year and it has driven me nuts!!!!!!! Do not worry about me and my diagnosis, because my prognosis is great. Thank you for everything that you are doing.

[@marylandsmann1175]

I'm so impressed with your greenstalks! Now your on your way

[@jennifermackie2913]

Jess's Therapy Garden!

[@vblacktravel]

The emergency garden! Yes!

[@clarad7669]

Purple looks really good on you Jess 😊

[@kamadogrove]

Mental health garden, haha. Everyone needs one!

[@raymondamaral8602]

I watch you all the time and I enjoy your content

[@kathrynpapillon2250]

Oops 2 instead of 1 ended up in my cart. Thanks R&R for all you do!

[@MyNaturesArt]

Its a Victory Garden!

[@DaizyRed6]

The waiting room garden!

[@airone50]

Bless your ❤ you're going into garden withdrawal. Seen this before be careful its like going in the grocery store hungry. No telling what will happen. Welcome to my home state SC!

[@amyfletcher4749]

Lmao...but so nice of him to help you!!!!

[@amandaforgie8047]

Everytime you post something my heart fills with joy!

[@craftyfarmer04]

I finally got my planted!!! They took me out in the wheel chair cause i was going crazy knowing it was there waiting on me!!!! Thank you so much Jess!! My grand babies had a blast filling it up for me!

[@craftyfarmer04]

They also surprised me with a 2ft by 15 ft raised bed made from pallets painted in lineseed oil!!! right out my back door. So we got greens spinch peas and carrots planted! I finally had stuff growing!

[@jasonskerbitz298]

LOL.... as soon as you said "my mental health" garden.... I immediately knew that what's you should call/"name" it.... as that's exactly what that space already is for you.... totally fits!.... LOVE IT! ;-)

[@dianawilliams-coe7747]

If looks could kill, when Miah ask to set up her green stalk... WOW... love it

[@thedebbieadams]

Jess you are so blessed, your husband is the best. He really loves you.

[@christinamiller4660]

It's a 'pocket garden'.........you'll have 'something' in your 'pocket' to use and enjoy! can't wait to see it grow!

[@foreversettled9144]

Love it. Psalm 91 over all.

[@sylvia.j]

Your eyes have the "I have a garden" twinkle back in them, nice to see :)

[@pjkz63]

I love how Miah set the green stalks up. Great idea! ❤️ it’s your little garden for a little while. ❤️

[@lindastrandquist2429]

You impress us everyday just by being you. Posited uplifting and smiley Jess. Once the garden is in you will be happier. We are going to the end of your going season. Should have frost by next month. Some areas already have seen frost (yuck) but we are on a northern climate so that is that. So happy for you all to get this chance to expand and grow.

[@Derrick_Harvey]

It’s your front yard garden! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@carlasmalling267]

Jess you inspire me everyday to learn and grow and be the best gardener I can be thank you for sharing your knowledge and your life.

[@cathykillion5958]

Always enjoy your videos

[@vickiesueshelton]

That is a good man

[@trinahume773]

“I just wanna grow a garden ok” 🤣🤣💜 I just love it lol 🇨🇦💜

[@desertfamilyhomestead3127]

It is tough when you go from gardening for many years to not having a garden cold turkey. I am blessed to have been able to expand my garden each year since I was able to start it up again and the plans for next year’s spring garden are running on replay in my head as I get to expand even more which will double to triple my space for this year ❤️ and I will be able to grow so much more food and provide better food for my family.

[@heidevanness2788]

Good morning, Jess!!!

[@samanthaporter6662]

Thanks for the distraction! ❤️

[@irmibullinger1421]

You can call your small garden a kitchen garden since it is right outside your front door. I'm reading a book about the 18th century and that is what they called it

[@jezabellsmom]

a door garden is going to be so nice!

[@tiffany02020]

Gardening is healing. I understand the urge.

[@OGKenG]

But addiction is unhealthy.

[@patcox8745]

@@OGKenG 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@EmonyLP]

You impress us constantly.

[@Sh4peofmyheart]

Mental health garden. I'd go with that. Lol! After moving to California, we're basically starting from scratch, as well. Planning on a mental health garden of my own, this fall.

[@growjoyfullyhomestead]

Love the light in your eyes when you talk about a garden!❤🌻

[@annetteburns1546]

I love the plant at the front door Jess 🪴❤️

[@GutenGardening]

We bought 2 Greenstalk planters and soon after 5 more! Awesome vertical garden.

[@codyleeser392]

Your porch looks welcoming now.

[@cwade1672]

So sweet of Miah, it is hard to let go of some control Jess, but take it from someone who only wanted things my way for 35 yrs, once I started accepting help and appreciating even if it wasn't done the way I would have done it, 46 yrs together, and its still hard but gets easier every day

[@erinhall8294]

You are so dang funny Jess😂 I could see your “trust” elastic band being S T R E T C H E D when Mia wanted to surprise you😂. It’s a fine line between saying “ well thank you sweet Mia “ and “ your on my turf man!” Your expression was the best!!! Love what your doing and love how you had the grace to let go of that “small” detail 🥰

[@susieclark1498]

I really like my Greenstalk, it was an investment for me, made in USA and so worth the money.

[@tgaskins5650]

“I just want to grow a garden, OK?” Bless you!❤️ and bless sweet Miah! The Greenstalks look great!!!!

[@rebeccastivers8941]

Wow Sweet Miah never fails..Love what he did for you!!

[@heartsdreamshomestead8930]

My heart is so happy for you that you can get your hand back in the soil and grow something

[@janohdegroot989]

Thank God you two found each other ..😊..🧡!

[@amyharris7337]

Love the greenstalks and that you will be incorporating them into your garden space with the raised beds. So glad you get to get your hands dirty again❤️

[@CandiceSuter]

That Miah is so sweet! You are a lucky woman! Love that your planting again!

[@tammynevil2422]

I love the herb garden

[@Lauralamontanaro]

Love you watch you and hear your giggle. God bless you until next time, sweet Miah🥰🥰

[@lisaawild]

I cannot envision how something that grows as tall as a tomato plant or as wild as a cucumber plant in the green stalks so I am looking forward to seeing that.

[@volkel3534]

Lol. I love you….”I’m almost back in the game.”

[@donnacochran3335]

OH IT'S SO NICE TO SEE YOU BACK IN THE GAME!! You're what got me to start dreaming again. I was a single mom until my children grew up and as you know there's not enough money to dream, stupid broke I believe is what you called it. Thank you for showing me it's okay to dream, maybe share wants, to cast a vision, to dare to believe there's something bigger than we can even imagine. I'm so glad God has brought you into my life even if it's virtual. Your so encouraging! Until next time...we bless you!

[@keishamurray2711]

Yes the jokes are great. Even Plant Killa Brown has a bigger garden right now. Soon. It is coming soon.

[@monkandmomo]

LOL when he came over and was telling you he had plans for a surprise and you were obviously a little sad but let him anyway, it reminded me of my partner. He is so squishing inside hehe.

[@rheacan2455]

the "starting from scratch " accelerated plan garden ... or the beloved garden for impatient fingers !

[@christinagaffney2054]

your "majestical refuge" row good for you, so happy to see you doing YOU

[@bethrichmond2970]

Love my GreenStalks! And Jess….you always impress! So grateful for your teachings. I’m currently in an abundance of veggies. Donating to the food bank and eating daily from the garden. I definitely couldn’t have done this before I found your vlogs. 🥰🌱🌿🥒🥬

[@aliceserna614]

You should bring some of your mom's baby banana plants to start there, in your zone the winters will knock them back but plant them so North winds don't do so much damage. They still probably won't produce but there is nothing more gratifying than seeing and knowing they are from the same family as what your mom has. Mine come from my Pa's which are over 100 years old. Love them and knowing that these were once grown and taken care of by my Pa and Dad warms my heart. Plant them on the South side of barn for beat protection.

[@ssmith5127]

Thanks for sharing those thoughts. I know exactly what you described. My grandmother passed away when I was in my early 20's and quite busy with my new baby. Years later when my children were almost grown, we drove by her old house and I was able to get a clipping from the magnolia tree in her front yard. It now brings me joy and sweet memories of her each time I walk past it.

[@a2thewildroses]

Omg! Y’all are the cutest. Love that Miah was like “How about I set these up for you?” 😂

[@brookeriedel4382]

I knew you wouldn't last long without a garden haha!

[@joyanne440]

Very cute front porch.

[@cindyhill5970]

You could plant food in the flowerbeds until you get the big garden going... then put in the flowers later

[@christinabradley4590]

Love you are taking us through step by step...I just bought your book to start a new improved garden next season!!!🥰 Omg🥺 you poor thing....your face was so priceless when he said u need to let him do the greenstalks so u can leave....🤣 you really need your garden therapy🥰 LOOKS GREAT!!!

[@edwardfranks1970]

I think you are doing a awesome job one day at a time you will get there

[@lisarosebud6404]

I’m glad you made your last hard trip from Arkansas. Your garden will be terrific 🪴

[@plot10homestead58]

I'm looking forward to your 'big' garden but I have to say that this little garden space is making my heart happy for you 😊 I'm a suburban gardener, dreaming of the big garden in my future, and I love to see how others utilize a small space. As always, thanks for letting us tag along!

[@themisplacedcountrygirl8923]

Me too! I have 1/16 of an acre and am trying to utilize all available planting space. I currently have two GreenStalks, one on the way and just ordered two more. I have a nice raised garden bed in the backyard and am getting estimates to convert my front yard to a cut flower/veggie garden.

[@terrinewton39]

Oh I understand that feeling of leaving something undone, that I really really wanted to do myself, to my husband. Lol.

[@debbieb.8708]

I have plants up against my house with no problems.

[@corriebreunsbach7331]

Today was hard. As a Mom, and as a person with a pulse. You know the kind of day I mean. The kind where I'm in bed two hours earlier than usual because I just can't "today" anymore. My sticker grab bag got delivered today though, and made me smile. Thanks for that. :) Also, the printed card with Jess' quote "The best medicine for the garden is the gardener." I smiled when I hung it on my fridge, and a whisper stirred in my spirit, you know, the opposite is also true. I'm in bed already, but tomorrow, I will self medicate with some time in the garden. I'll touch the plants, smell the soil, perhaps even water some seedlings with a tear or two and I'll heal from today and the brokenness I'm feeling. And I'll pray and beg my Friend, the very Spirit of God for fresh mercies as the sun comes up, because I'm so in need. Anyone else in need of some soul medicine, I invite you, Get you to the Garden, and spend some time walking and talking with the Lord. I promise you it will help. 💜

[@shamancarmichael5305]

It's not a competition, y'all, but Jess is playing to win! 🤣 Looks like we're gonna need a 'Garden League' for Fantasy Football this year! 🌱🏈🌱