I'm eating my words (I said I'd never have them again) | VLOG

Hey ya'll, I'm Jess from Roots & Refuge Farm
Welcome to a place that feels like home. A small farm with a big family. We hope you'll pull up a chair, grab some coffee and visit awhile.
There was a time that all I wanted in the world was a little farm where I could raise my family and grow our food. Now, that is exactly what exists outside my door. In watching it unfold, a new dream was formed in my heart - to share this beautiful life with others and teach them the lessons we've learned along the way. Welcome to our journey, friend. I am so glad you're here.
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[@Benz1659]

Goats ARE your "Roots" and Refuge". You're just going home, Jess. Thx for always sharing your faith-filled authentic lifestyle. You're a wealth of wisdom, that I genuinely respect and appreciate. God bless you and yours too. ✌🏽

[@MissL4lly]

Beautiful message.

[@sarahross9869]

God is good all the time.Jess and Miah are awesome to learn from and God has blessed them.

[@ChickensandCanines]

Yes!!

[@thehumblehomestead734]

Yes. I just love this for you, Jess 💛💛

[@bdrummond5414]

As soon as I saw the title I said “she’s totally going to get goats again!”. So exciting 🙃

[@CultivationWithChristy]

Me too! I thought "goats!?"

[@sarahglines403]

Me too!

[@kimberlyearly8918]

Me too haha!

[@steveegbert7429]

I did too! That was my first thought when I saw the thumbnail pop up!

[@laurasnyder5926]

Yeah, right!!

[@peggy1844]

I think wanting your own little goat pen is like the gardeners who manage the gardens on large English estates and go home to their cottages where they have roses rambling up the cottage walls, sweet peas climbing fences and scattered hollyhocks swaying in the breeze. The Gardner’s love what they are doing and find gardening on a private , carefree scale restful and rejuvenating.......enjoy your little goat oasis Jess🙂

[@valerieellison2483]

Having a partner that supports your dreams is so wonderful. I have talked for years about getting chickens because I love them and we could use the eggs. Then one day my husband decided that we should also do turkeys and I thought it would be productive to do geese. Then one day I asked him if I should give up on the chicken idea due to the other types of birds being more productive. He said no, because my enjoyment of what we are doing is important. It made me feel so loved. Can't wait to see your new goats!

[@lisabakos9291]

I'm thrilled to hear that you can drink goat's milk & that you're getting goats again!! Your goat videos were a go-to resource for me before & after I welcomed my Nigerian dwarfs. I have to admit, I was pretty bummed when you rehomed your herd, but I'm excited to see what's next!! 🐐❤🥛

[@catherinehunter3509]

Go for it girl. God will send you on the path for your goats

[@mbmiller1956]

IF you’re not aware, Heather at Sage and Stone is a huge fan of yours, and has a beautiful, healthy herd you might consider - several breeds. She is so knowledgeable, and takes wonderful care of them!! I’m thrilled that you’ve found dairy that your body can tolerate!!

[@Joyfulfarmer]

Jess’s personal journal/diary goats. It’s sweet. I’m glad you are wanting to do something small just for you. Love it.

[@emarshalls2742]

Your decision makes so much sense! You all went from a little homestead to a fairly big one so quickly. Yearning for the closeness of your own goats brings you back to your "small" dream. Love your channel.

[@Msaltares91]

Its always ok to love your neighbor as yourself just dont forget to also love yourself im so happy you decided to do something for you ❤.

[@christineloungo6160]

Jess, it sounds like a blessed plan. It's mentally and physically healthy to have a place that's "your space". The scripture says "come aside and rest awhile". "Your space" is where you can find that. Thank you for sharing, it's encouraging to others.🙏❤️

[@jodymooney255]

Ok, I just sat down with my first cup of Beulah Coffee from Guatemala and I open YT and play this video. OMGosh, what a delightful pairing of Jess with her vision of having goats again and sipping this wonderful coffee! I thank you Jess for your visions! ❤

[@steveegbert7429]

I just got my first bag, can't wait to try it! But I'm getting a pour over setup before I try it.

[@jodymooney255]

@@steveegbert7429 I only do pour over and you will not be disappointed. Enjoy

[@Romans828girl]

Oh my gosh, Jess. I feel so validated. These last 4 years have been so hard for our family. So much to surmount and overcome. And I'm drained and overwhelmed, and I feel so inept. We've owned our land for 3 years. We've set one pre-built shed but not managed to run electricity to it. We've dug a footer trench for the combination wellhouse and storm shelter. It's sat there through so many storms that it needs redigging and squaring up before we pour concrete. Three years,, and that's all we have to show for it! We're still debating on where to put the house! I ran into an old friend in Aldi yesterday. She said, Is your farm still a work in progress? I said, Well, it's a work; I don't know about the progress. I literally sobbed during this video. I watch other channels and feel like "normal" people would roll their eyes at the glacial speed that we cannot seem to get away from. You are the first person that has made me feel better about this. Thank you.

[@stevie_jean1953]

Same story over here, and I feel this so much.

[@kaseyaubel3083]

You sharing your heart always brings tears to my eyes. You are such a beautiful person. Those that get to have you in their lives are so blessed. I’m glad to know goats are coming back to the farm since we will all benefit once again from your interaction with them as well as the care you give them! I bless you as well!

[@Nat-bq1xj]

Hey Jess, Have you considered sheep milk? It has a very mild taste like cows milk but is usually tolerated by those with lactose intolerance. If you are getting a ram for you sheep it may be worth exploring. We have been milking one of our meat sheep as a trial.

[@denisemusicnut]

Life has its seasons, and the season for goats has come around again. I’m so happy you are in a place where you are less overwhelmed. Moving, getting a new house set up, and starting a much larger farm are all individually overwhelming. Doing all of that with health issues is just impossible. You were wise to re-home the goats when you did. Now that things have settled, and you are healthier, it makes perfect sense to return to raising goats. I’m glad to hear you can tolerate goat’s milk. That alone is a good enough reason for keeping a small herd!

[@jend3457]

Jess, thanks for dreaming out loud with us about something special that is just for you. I hope that goat’s milk remains tolerable for you and that this happens in a way that fulfills you and gives you that special solitude that feels joyful ❤

[@SmallSeeds]

I’ve always admired how you and your family are able to scale-up everything you do. It can be so difficult and overwhelming, and that’s coming from someone who’s operations don’t even compare to what you guys are doing! I’m so happy to hear you are doing something simple for yourself that you find enjoyable. You deserve to have some peaceful milking time for yourself and get back to some of the simple roots of roots and refuge! Much love! ❤

[@susanleung8675]

Part of the life you lead is having the freedom to choose your own path. It also means you get to change your mind…. A person’s prerogative 😊

[@staciechristensen7892]

Hi Jess! I hope you see this! I look up to you and appreciate you a lot!

[@stephanipoole4759]

No eye roll here, Sis. God's timing in everything and if there's one thing I have learned (older than you) never say never. God bless your plans & changes in direction and being real!

[@kewpiefan72]

I’m so glad to hear you’re going to have goats again! I know how much you loved them and, more importantly, you’ll have milk!

[@MorePranaGardens]

Yay for new goats! Your goat happiness was always so bright. I'm proud of you for claiming a small project expressly for the purpose of feeding your soul.

[@SundazeFarm]

I love this and can relate SO much! I can relate to this so much. I gave up a lot when we had our 3rd baby two years ago because I just didn't have the bandwidth. We still have a few of our goats, but haven't bred or milked them in two years. The other day while doing chores I realized how much I miss that "me time" I get with my goats when I milk. It's so meditative. I talked with my husband and we decided to breed a couple of our girls so I can go back to milking this spring. I'm so excited! I can't wait to see you guys build the infrastructure and get your goats when you're ready. ❤❤

[@Patricia-lg8vg]

I am now an old mom of adults for years -I learned that it's important to do things for you that's just you! Something that fits into who you - that fills your heart - that raises your sole. Your well of who you are needs to be filled by you on a regular basis. you can only give to others when you heart is filled by you for you.

[@yeevita]

I agree. I think it is not just farms or homesteads, either. I think it is every person - people who do not have their own thing or their own space in their homes I think start to feel left out or removed from their house or families. Everybody needs their own thing, their own time, their own space. It can be something small - a bath ritual, a gaming ritual - and maybe just once a week or so, but definitely everybody needs something that is theirs to calm their mind and spirit.

[@janenichols3880]

I also have done carnivore to heal and every time I try a little organic cream in my coffee my stomach says NO! Tried goat milk with no problems! Yea goats! Lol!❤ love goats!❤ Blessings!❤

[@jackcsaffell5641]

Hi Ms. Jessica. As we age (gracefully) we also age ideologically. When my wife and I built our home we needed 4 bedrooms. ( four kids, 2 adults.) After Danielle lost her sight and the kids were already older we changed to 3 bedrooms and a beautiful, emergency out, patio, just in case of a fire and because Danielle was blind, she could find her way outside and to a safe place'. Our visions change and grow. God only knows what the future holds for our dreams. As a side note, I always loved your goats. btw: I was raised on goat's milk because I was allergic to all the other milks back in 1954, who knew? God bless your family.

[@plot10homestead58]

I absolutely love this! I love this even more than the big decisions, more than the big dreams and watching the business grow. This takes me back to the way I felt when I first watched your videos, and it makes my heart sing 💜

[@LaMoynihan1]

It’s good that you’re feeling the need to have something to keep you, you. You’re following God’s prompting for balance, and being practical. God bless you and keep you forever Jess. There’s millions of entrepreneurs but there’s only one telling us to let our waiting room be our classroom. Not that I feel your hard work to share with the world is insignificant , but I don’t want you to lose you in the process.

[@Trina30064]

Just making my morning to get to enjoy my coffee and a visit with you. You are such a treasure! 😊🥰

[@fastrabbitcrochet]

Isn’t it so nice you feel like you have a true girlfriend and you might not even ever get to hug her physically. Thanks for sharing your life with us, Jess.

[@myrootsandrecipes]

I'm not surprised you feel this way about your garden. I enjoy creating content about gardening and cooking but there is something healing that happens when you do those things disconnected from a phone, laptop, what have you. I breathe deeper, pray and just enjoy. But, sharing what I'm doing brings me joy too. It's all a balance and I love that you're acknowledging your struggle. Hope the goats bring you a sense of connection and joy ❤

[@ramblinrosecottage5983]

I'm watching this before I have to clock in at work. (Thanks for the video to start my Monday, btw, Jess...it's a nice way to ease into the work week). and I am patiently waiting to find out what Jess is going to be eating her words over. I'm thinking I know. I'm pretty sure that I know. And then you say it.....goats. And I slap my desk, and I say "I knew it!" I am happy for you. Going back to your roots is a good thing. I love it!

[@idonelovedastripper]

If this teaches us anything, it teaches us that we are allowed to change our minds ❤

[@suemcculley7073]

❤

[@mikkileon6380]

Nobody knows yourself as well as you do and you are very tuned into yourself. You know what Your Body, Heart and Soul are needing. Everything you said makes perfect sense and good for you.👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@carolsgardenjournal8326]

This makes me happy! Jess coming full circle back to her roots!

[@karenmorse7031]

I had Nubians for years and I’ll NEVER have goats again. I felt like my life was a full time job of preventing them from dying 😂. Worming etc was a lot. But when you explained why you want goats I totally get it. You’re obviously aware of their needs and you’re putting a lot of thought into this. Good for you!!!

[@ChickadeeMountainHomestead]

Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyy! I'm so glad you are wanting goats again!! I had already seen that in you that you felt out of touch with your farm. The goats will give you that grounded feeling again. Can't wait to see what breeds you get and all the possibilities with it!! I will say, I'm team Lamancha though!! However, I am adding one Nigerian dwarf female to my herd this spring simply for the extra milk fat.

[@judysherrill2871]

I'm happy for you. I have missed the simple. I love the little farm Jess because we see your joy and happiness more in that.

[@jennenegludovatz3364]

Jess you give so much of yourself to others I am so glad to hear that you are checking in with yourself. I first started watching your channel when you had goats so happy to hear that you can tolerate goats milk 🙏🤗🇨🇦

[@ericaelizabeth303]

Ugh, “romantic” farming. So good! So dreamy. I struggle to keep up with everyone’s new videos, blogs, Instagrams, etc., but I swear every time I take a minute to watch you or read Slowdown Farmstead’s essays, it feels like my soul’s being hugged. Thank yooou. 💚

[@carmenfringer4740]

I'm glad the goats milk works well for you and your dream is waking up in you fervently . It makes me smile for you with a joyous heart.

[@bebabear1966]

I have to agree. Goats are such sweet hands on animals. They 100% say family farm to me.

[@cassandrashelton679]

I had nubians when I was much younger and when i gave them up, because life got too busy, I regretted it for years. I couldnt even go into our barn without the heavy sadness. 10 years later and me in my 50s my hubby purchased 4 nigerian dwarf doe babies for my birthday. Im now in my 60s and I love their small size and your video helped me fall in love with them all over again. They are just for me and I hope to keep my barn and pasture a happy place for them and me for many more years.

[@loricassata5259]

I love how you are so concerned to paint the right picture!! Showing us the real homesteading life!! As a mom we tend to put our needs and wants on the back burner. Praying the Lord blesses you with your hearts desires and everything comes together smoothly ❤️❤️

[@angelaschettino1327]

So happy to hear. I always associated Roots & Refuge with goats!

[@debbiemelander289]

It’s so great that you are listening to your needs. Whatever they are, big or small, they are your needs. You are a caregiver and an advocate, therefore you must care for yourself first so as to have a full well from which to give to others. If your well is dry then everyone feels it. So, good for you, Jess❣️

[@ThesouthernHomestead]

I am excited for you Jess to get goats. I know you don't know me but I have really appreciated your videos over the years you have taught me a great deal. I also appreciate you showing how homestead decisions can seem online to happen quickly. However in real life it takes a lot of thought and time to not lower your standards and get the best fit for the homestead. ❤ I look up to you Jess your one incredible example to so many.

[@grandmaofthree897]

I started with 12 baby chicks years ago and now I have about 50 plus 8 guineas. We have bottle calves almost every year. I get what you mean about disconnected. I liked having 12 chickens because I knew which was which and were more like pets. I don’t help with cattle except the occasional twin or orphan. It’s nice to have your own piece of the farm! Almost like that walk in the garden with a cup of coffee.

[@patz780]

ThIs heartfelt vlog that brings you back to the origins of your dreams makes my heart glad. And I doing so, it brings healing to your body as well as your soul. I’m happy for you, Jess.

[@stevelakatos4747]

Morning Jess and all Just got to be first to like the video and have YOUR COFFEE ☕ thanks so much for sharing your story. Been watching for years every morning. I miss 😸 George. Bless all be safe.

[@cathykillion6544]

You bring JOY to so many. Jesus, Others and Yourself. Love seeing you pursuing something for yourself.

[@cassiedv3964]

So excited for you! Please share ALL the details. We have a little blue mason jar that we are slowly saving all of our extra pennies in. I’ve read all the goat books and were collecting repurposed materials to revamp our old barn, but someday we will get the goats I’ve been dreaming of. For now I’ll live vicariously through you! 💞

[@Making_it_homestead]

The look after the loud bang “we live in the country” 🤣 My reaction to any sound I hear anymore!

[@Romans828girl]

When we're working on our farm over the weekend, we hear those bangs from a neighboring farm quite frequently. I always say, Somebody's having a lot more fun than we are!

[@kelseyelaine215]

Squealing with excitement right now as I’m getting ready for work!! I found your videos before I got my goats 3 years ago while I was researching how to care for them. Before I knew it I am chasing after the homesteading dream because you have greatly inspired me with both your lifestyle and your faith. Thank you so much for sharing this with us! My goats are my babies and I milked them for the first time this year! I am so excited for you and I cannot wait to follow along this journey. ❤

[@beealll3475]

Go for it Jess! It is necessary for our health and well being to follow our hearts as closely as possible❤️

[@juliehorney995]

I think you just identified for me what has endeared myself to our landscape even more this year: just for me elements. Thank you Jess! A gorgeous stone pot for flowers at the edge of a new fruit guild? Fall flower decor outside on a patio I can see from our kitchen sink (with dried flora from our garden)? Adding flowers to raised garden beds, more than needed for companion purposes? A whimsically painted birdhouse and beads dangling from macrame plant hangers? Bringing home 2 gorgeous stone pots from a nursery in the same area as a medical trip? God is so good and I am grateful for leading me to these touchpoints from Him, just for me. Thank you my Lord Jesus!

[@lesasoest6875]

Oh my goodness! My heart leaped with joy with your announcement! We have a small farm. I had to run and tell my husband that you are getting goats again! We have a small heard. That I love dearly! Some don’t understand, but oh I do! We have a lot of the same health issues. Goats milk and products I’m good with. Not any dairy. I look forward to seeing your little heard! Thank you for making my day!

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Oh Jess. I felt that when you said you felt a little out of touch with your farm. I think the goats will be soo good for you in more than one way. I love my goatie girls. ❤

[@Cheerfulcolomom]

Thank you for sharing the decision process part of your beautiful journey. I’m at a big crossroad and had to stop your video halfway through to cry. It felt so validating to see another mom going through the balance challenge for self, family, and community. (p.s. sorry about the weird name stamp. I haven’t figured out what’s causing it. Blessings, Jennifer)

[@kimberlyearly8918]

I had a feeling it was goats before you even said it. I can't wait to see what you get and I'm glad you're gonna have something you feel close to and find peace in it.

[@saskiaguy1940]

Good for you, Jess 🙌🏼 They say that women are much more inclined to get autoimmune conditions because of how we tend to put others first (Gabor Maté). I have recently been diagnosed with an autoimmune condition (Hashimoto’s) and have also had to learn how to look after myself properly physically, spiritually and emotionally. Enjoy your new goats when they arrive! 🐐 I bless you! ☺️

[@robertmarino2158]

Your high tunnel is amazing , follow your dreams & have fun , stay safe !

[@lisainOG]

I have been one of your silent cheerleaders for years now. We bought our San Diego ranch in 2014 and you have been such a beacon of light and wisdom! This year I whittled down my horse boarding and made room for 4 milk Ewes. I bought them as lambs and am brand new to dairy animals. I am looking forward to your content on the facility and milking, I am a girl that loves details! Thank You for all the sacrifices and dedication to your calling to educate. I am so thankful for you!

[@morganpeacock3652]

I'm so happy you're doing something just for you!!! You're so generous with everything. It's important to pour into yourself too!!

[@HabitualHobbies]

I think it's a great idea to keep something small just for you! I'm sure it is difficult to feel connected to everything on the farm when it is expanding so rapidly. I really appreciate that you do your best to show realistic timelines and decisions foe us 5o understand more. Nobody here will complain about some more goat content, haha. I totally understand that earthy, alive, greenhouse smell. One of the best smells there is. Thanks for sharing! I always love hearing your perspective. Until next time!

[@carolyn2807]

Things change. Life changes!! Get goats again sounds like a good plan now. Glad you can drink their milk 😍

[@HoppySabbathHomestead]

Congratulations ❤ I am here for your joy and dreams!

[@worleyhavenhomestead1448]

Awwee I'm SO excited, I had a feeling that you were going to be getting goats again, it's just part of who you are and I'm so excited for you to have something that is yours!

[@katiez5660]

Your baby goats made me smile. Hope you get them back. 😊I vote for goats with pajamas 😊

[@vonniemerriam974]

You know what thought kept occurring to me listening to last week's podcast? How much I felt you missed your sweet little pink garden gate. This "news" you're sharing today is really an extension of that podcast, Jess. You ARE "a garden enclosed." You NEED to place a chair in it to rest and survey that protected lovely place within. A sanctuary to birth new dreams. Just like a bustling restaurant, the front of the house is where all the action, merchandising and business takes place. But the backyard is for respite. It's for hanging clothes on a line. It's for sitting with a cuppa, your journal and listening for the still small voice among the rustling leaves and morning bird song. I'm glad for you to see that sweet personal dream resurrected in the very midst of the much bigger corporate dream. May it richly bless you. ❤

[@revonda5204]

Oh, Jess! This makes me so happy for you. There shouldn't be any eye rolling. I think what you're feeling is like many successful people who've climbed the ladder and reached the top, so to speak, and then realize they miss why doing the actual thing that was the reason why they got into thatvline of work or started that business. You go girl...and get those goats, if that's what you need to do to feel "rooted" again! 😊❤🤗

[@thepadillafamilyhomestead]

I love it!!! I am excited for you!

[@mikkileon6380]

I don’t take this, the lease fit like complaining… Not at all!!! You just need a little corner of the Farm to ground You. Seriously you really make perfect sense. That little piece of woodsy area with two or three goats is how you keep yourself grounded, and connected to your homesteading Farm♥️👍🏼 🐐🐏🐑🐄🐃🐎🦙🐕🦃🦢🐈‍⬛🐈🐕‍🦺🐣🐓🐝🪱🐞 🐖🐂🐠🐟🦆🦉🪿🐱🦋

[@Coastal.Redwood.Homestead]

Goats are so amazing and I love to just simp on a cup of coffee and watch them.

[@CultivationWithChristy]

So happy for you! I can't wait! I am going through the same thought process with chickens. We have under a half acre and 2 large crazy (non-farm) dogs. We are not handy people and don't have the woodworking tools to be handy. But there is a farm not too far (3 hours) away that builds movable coops. I trying to see what that would look like and how to go about it on my suburban land. Reading your homesteading book I downloaded from the library to get me started. Thank you for all the inspiration. I can do it! 😅

[@nickieburgess6223]

❤ I love this so much!!

[@MrsPink64]

We live in a microclimate. My city is on the base of a Great Lake. We often miss the snow here. I am in zone 7a. Just 5 minutes away is 6B. It is distinct. We still have not had a really hard frost. Still eating chard and parsley from the garden. My gf is just outside of town and has already experienced 3 killer frosts.

[@amywert8088]

Awe! That's beautiful!

[@rehobothgarden761]

LOVE IT!!!!! ❤❤❤

[@GreenWitchHomestead]

❤ I understand the feeling of disconnect. Even in this amazing time of sharing and teaching. You have to have a space that's just yours. Your team is amazing and the Homestead runs so well. It was a quick change from being mostly you and Miah to being your team! P.s. I'll have some moon spotted Nubian Boar x come spring 😂😂

[@mamat5264]

Love the greenhouse smell. Makes me so happy to go in there in the winter. Also Jess, it gets dark around 430 in NH. It’s terrible!

[@futuregrowthvisionnetwork]

I LOVE that you want to be more CONNECTED to the farm in a hands on way! So excited for you all!

[@kathystarnes6744]

You do you Jess! Love you!❤️🙏🏻

[@zannasfoto]

Boy did I need this video today ❤ Had a really rough day with lots of ache in my body and in a lousy mood... But as soon as I heard your first giggle I lighten up ❤ Thank you for making my day brighter ❤

[@mitchellfarmandapiary]

It's always good to have something that is just for you! I find myself letting my dream slip away, but have to realize things take time to build and when the time is right I will have my dream! We were going to try and build everything at one time, but started realizing it could get overwhelming, so we slowed down and are making sure we have everything in a good place and have the knowledge before we move on to the next thing.

[@meganblank9975]

🖤🖤🖤I love this for you!

Good morning Jess 🌻

[@ashleyacosta3751]

Yay I love this

[@alyssatroyanoski4783]

I love this and am so excited for you! 💜

[@vickiblizzard1001]

Your asparagus plants are just huge! I'm so excited for you for spring to get here and all those tasty green spears to be enjoyed in so many ways!

[@julieallinson5729]

Happy for you Jess!

[@HilltopFarmHomestead]

Well done Jess. Good for you. Very excited for you. Thank you for sharing.

[@alison3276]

Love it Jess ✨ Bless you, until next time

[@DanaBarbieri]

Yay! Great news, Jess. Can't wait to meet them.❤

[@gailgreenberg6953]

Good for you Jesse! God Bless.

[@noramaegomez197]

Very happy for you Jess 🐐♥️

[@dianekreider2684]

I literally Laughed Out Loud with joy at you getting goats again!! So many homesteaders I follow have a thing against goats. Joel says use them to clear brush then get them off your farm asap Justin calls them “ devil eyes” Even Shawn Dougherty made a comment about them at HOA. Yes, my goats drive me insane sometimes, but they still have value on the homestead. I look forward to learn to make soap with you!

[@heelerridgefarm2366]

I see the same thing with pages I follow. I love my goats. They're Nigerian Dwarfs and so sweet. I love the milk, my grandsons switched to it after breastfeeding, I make soap with it. They definitely serve a purpose on our farm.

[@miekmiek83]

I am so exited to see this adventure!

[@ValeriaVincentSancisi]

My grandparents were country florists with greenhouses in Simsbury CT and while I spent all my summers there... the smell of the greenhouses in the winter time was heavenly and a noted memory of childhood..

[@noemiybarra2835]

In the middle of winter, when the days are dreary and cold and I'm feeling dreary and cold, I will visit our local garden center and walk through the greenhouse. The smell, the warmth, the aliveness all help me to remember how the cycle of the year will come around again.

[@sybillesanderson4494]

Thank you so much for sharing your heart and your process! It’s great to have space for big dreams and little ones that are just for us.

[@kimkirby3747]

Good for you! Love my goats!