Garden Belt progress (Why we build lovely spaces) | VLOG

[@portialancaster3442]

Jess this is going to sound crazy but, In some doggy thought process way, Gabriel's hiding his food dish is akin to your finding your misplaced coffee mugs. He's imitating you; you carry your bowl (mug) around and then put it down only to happily discover it later - like a game. Gabriel does the same. How cute is that. :)

[@SteffiLynn06]

Love this! He's imitating his mama!

[@graskeygirls3850]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@DaizyRed6]

I believe he thinks, "This is the way."

[@Sheywh12]

I think he has more fun watching Mail play Jess’s game haha 😂

[@colleenbellscanadiangarden9180]

Absolutely love thus comment and this thought 🥰😁

[@jasminelouisefarrall]

Bear is so beautiful 🥰 I have nearly caught up with your Journey I’m was just watching This Little Piggy 😂 waiting for the new piglets, so if you’re wondering who’s binge watching from the UK 🇬🇧 obsessively 🤪 it’s me all day everyday I have absolutely loved your story I have been unable to put my phone down 🥰 you have all made me laugh, cry and so emotional that I feel part of your family and I just want to say Thank You to all of you for letting us come along on this beautiful journey 🙏 and I bless you all 🙏

[@leonardhayes4520]

I was the same way, you can't get enough of jess love her.

[@sarahslovely08]

❤️🙏

[@brendadillon7783]

Welcome to the roots and refuge garden love fest! 🙏🌼🌿🐓🦃🐖🐐🐄🐓🐝❤️😘

[@jasminelouisefarrall]

@@brendadillon7783 Thank You Brenda 🙏

[@jasminelouisefarrall]

@@sarahslovely08 🙏💗🙏

[@kenda.h]

So I guess we could all agree that you became an art teacher anyway 🌿🌻

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

😭😭😭😭

[@trinahume773]

Yes 🙌

[@drmew6366]

Who else wants to see Jess put up a wishlist for him to have different doggy bowls just to carry around... just like mama carrying her coffee mugs everywhere. 💚🐕

[@annareed7436]

As an artist, I so agree with what you said about designing your farm and gardens as being an act of art and worship. That’s exactly how I see my little garden too. Inspired by, honoring, and worshipping The Artist, The Gardener. 🙏🏼🎨🌱💕

[@gardengnome507]

I absolutely agree!❤

[@tamararoberts9307]

Amen!

[@lorrievance9343]

"GOD, could I garden for worship" I'm not sure how something said so simple could bring tears, but it did 💜 you spoke to my heart girl, thank you

[@Citystead]

Lazy gardening is the only kind of gardening I get to do usually 😂

[@thehamfamhomestead]

I just lost 8 flats of tomatoes and peppers today from the wind blowing over my greenhouse. It was an almost give up kind of day... But then I saw the vision I had for a lush garden and I pushed through. I put the greenhouse back together, repotted the seeds I could and set a reminder to go pick up some more seeding soil. The joy I feel walking around the garden and putting homegrown food on the table is worth every frustrating moment between.

[@rockinpranch10]

I'm so sorry to hear that. I'm heading out to my greenhouse to plant seeds & I can't imagine the disappointment of that happening. Wind is howling here today in Texas

[@archaprice3372]

What a great attitude!

[@samanthaquant7411]

And hopefully add some more support to that greenhouse!

[@erin2535]

I'm so glad you posted this! I had that kind of a morning and needed this! Thanks Kelli! I bless your garden to be a paradise of provision and beauty 🌻🌻🌻

[@KirstiPickens]

When my dog yawns I always say, "aww big yawn, little pup!"

[@jeanchittum1677]

Digging in the dirt....brings you so close to God. When life gets you down, dirt therapy...works every time.

[@cindyfrick4860]

I totally agree, gardening is a huge expression of faith! You BELIEVE that the creation created by our Father is awesome and beautiful and just an unbelievable miracle put here to serve us! I love it so. What a lovely awesome blessing you are living on there Jess! I love watching you bring it to it's fullness. Because God made it for you!!!!

[@francesahrens1578]

I appreciate so much how articulate you are…it speaks to so many people, even when we can only live vicariously through your life❤️!

[@maydaygarden]

Hearing the children in the background talking and laughing was such a zen moment for me. That's my kind of music in the garden.

[@nicoleolson1347]

You’ll need Ariel shots to find your mugs once the garden belt is full. That finding your mug moment was so whimsical.

[@tracyfweatherall5148]

You are an art teacher!! You're an inspiration and your energy is addicting! Thank you!

[@patriciablanton6243]

Have you thought of planting Elderberry on the north side of your greenhouse? I can see rose bushes lining the path up to the greenhouse. Love all of your puppies, the two big ones are both wonderful working dogs and each were breed for a specific reason and appear to be wonderful at their jobs. The little one is doing her job at being the best friend of your little one, you can see the love in her eyes when she looks at him. All the four legged and two legged (chickens) are blessed to have ended up on a farm like yours because they get the love and attention that they deserve. How the cows react to Miah is adorable to witness. Keep up the good work with all that you do and dream of.

[@jenniferhooks2454]

I grew up on a farm where my daddy grew row crops. My brother and I worked on the farm every summer, hard, hot, dirty work. But I learned what it took to grow things to harvest, especially in the GIANT garden Daddy planted. My mother canned and froze all summer long until she was 80. Then she said she was done. But she always planted flowers. My maternal grandmother had a huge yard with all kinds of trees, shrubs, perennials, roses, etc. So when I work in my yard, weeding, mulching, planting, whatever. I have no music or sound except what is going on around me, and I pray. I worship, I talk to my mama and my grandma; I just enjoy being out in God’s world figuring out what looks pretty where, and maybe planting a rose or two. I am still a farm girl at heart. Be a good student of your land, so you can be a good steward of it. Blessings!

[@tamararoberts9307]

Well said ♡

[@panko97]

Amen sister. Working the soil is a act of worship. That beauty screams His majesty. I fell today on the ice. It wasn’t as graceful as yours. I give you a 10

[@teresamariner4238]

Hope you are ok.

[@caitlinladuke3874]

It is IMPOSSIBLE to not say “ooohh big stretch”. I say it all the time!

[@samanthawoodman2428]

Lol, I laughed when you said that about dogs, cats and babies stretching. I started to say "stretch puppy" whenever my dog stretches to the point she thinks of it as a command. So now when I say stretch puppy she will stretch!😂

[@lindastrandquist2429]

🤔😀🤣😄☺😁🐕

[@heidiclarke2333]

I think some of it is jealousy that they can stretch like that without doing damage! Or that's how I feel ☺️

[@wishcloudstudios]

LOL Bear relieving himself when you found your mug. Typical dog. 😆😆😆

[@sarataylor1569]

I went comment reading SPECIFICALLY to see if anyone else saw it 🤣

[@tinataylor2698]

The unlikely farm dog… sounds like a great title for your children’s book🤔😉💜🌻💜

[@mostuniquemary]

The garden is a place where I can give thanks for the opportunity to feed my family. Originally it was a way to cut down the budget when my husband left his last job. Now it has become SOOOO much more! Leaving your mug amongst your property is a real sign you are truly home!

[@cyndyalvarado3913]

You really do bless me every time I see you have posted a new video. Seeing you in your happy place makes me happy, too. You are living the dream I always wanted but never realized. Thank you...for the blessings and the lessons. You make my heart sing.

[@kathrynkramer8345]

“I’m a reformed lazy person” love it!

[@jkrieger2595]

Can I just say that seeing that little Katie girl rescue dog (Shit-zu,- Llasso ?) cruising around all busy & happy makes ME so happy and content! Love it! Thanks for bringing her in to your family!

[@annisameyers8974]

"I am a reformed lazy girl." Love this so much.

[@patriciahoffmann2678]

Hi Jess - my CA daughter-in-law, an avid gardener, found your channel, and suggested I watch - we live and (try to) garden in Little River, SC, near the coast - we have family in Lexington, SC, and used to live in Orangeburg (ancient history!). Peaches do very well in SC - we grow more peaches than Georgia! I grow roses, and have found you need to get disease-resistant, humidity resistant types - carpet roses do well, and, of course, knock-out roses. For trees, River Birch does really well if it gets enough water the first year - it grows fast and the lower branches can be pruned to keep its shape. And crepe myrtles do very well, and come in all kinds of shape and sizes, as well as colors - some can grow up to 20 feet, if you need shade - just don't "murder" them; some grow more upright, like the Watermelon ones, and some grow more wide. I'm really looking forward to learning from you - I've had so many "fails", as even though we're zone 8, July and August are very hard on my garden.

[@bethanyfields4706]

Good morning, Sister. I can't believe I MISSED this the day you put it up.♥️

[@thewildandbeautifulfarm]

Oh but you are an art teacher...you teach many many forms of art! The art of the garden, the art of milking cows and goats, art in collecting eggs, art of passion and inspiration for life. The art of loving God and spreading and sharing His love with others, the art of cooking/making things in the kitchen, the art of teaching all of us something through your videos, the art of being a wonderful mom and raising such sweet kids, the art of an adorable inspirational relationship in marriage. The art of going after your dreams and not giving up. The art of being real. Jess, darling you are most definitely one heck of inspirational art teacher! 💕

[@karly8563]

Gosh I love you Jess. God has used you as a light and a cultivator to stir up my affection toward my purpose and you have no idea of the impact you’ve had on my destiny. Remember on the hard days, the frustrating days and the draining days that you are making an impact on this earth bigger than any of us will realize on this side of heaven. Thank you for saying yes to God and yes to your calling. May your obedience be blessed 100 fold. Love you sweet beautiful girl. Proverbs 31 woman💕🥰

[@dixiebling8599]

"Reformed Lazy Girl" - what many of us are aspiring to be or have been in the past

[@juliepuhr9806]

Love your giggle when u found your cup!!!

[@daniellejohnston767]

Have you looked into setting up a retractable shade cloth on the ceiling of your window greenhouse? Maybe that would help you with controlling the temperature inside based on what time of year you are using it.

[@dorothyweeksfoster3667]

Jess.....ive been following you for a few years now and I think this is absolutely the Happiest I've seen you! Continued Happiness is what I Wish for You and Your Whole Family! You Go Girl!

[@melissakalber2185]

I loved it when you found you're mug outside. Feels like the old days at you're old place. I was emotional with you.

[@barbaramarion4363]

I love watching you, your family and your animals living your best life!! Bless you ❤

[@fruitfullyfaithfulfarm8350]

I'm in the verbal process stage as well. My poor husband just listens and nods. He knows everything is bound to change. 😂

[@sheilak4493]

You certainly make the garden a worship in!

[@thenotoriousyumz]

12:06 Jess: It feels like home. (Bear dropping a deuce on the onions behind her)

[@Hazelnut_Hiker]

🤣🤣🤣

[@michellewelch6013]

Gardening as art and as worship. Yes, this resonates with me. This is why I tolerate the heat of summers too. I bless you!

[@RuthYB53]

As I sit here watching you talk about your window greenhouse and asking God if I should give up on having a homestead my son texts asking me if I want the 30 windows he just took out of a house he’s remodeling for someone. The tears!!!! God is good. Thank you for the endless inspiration.

[@nancyhongthe1]

I scored some awesome wire fence today, fixed my greenhouse, and made a plan for expanding my garden 💕 beautiful green trellises here we come~ Edit: Now that I've watched the whole thing, thank you for sharing your graceful moments, for continual encouragement, and praise God from whom all blessings flow ♥️🙏♥️

[@louise2209]

When you mention asparagus, makes me want to show off; “have you seen the asparagus that I’ve not long germinated in pots! It’s so adorable!” And I’ll probably hear in return; “are you nuts? Growing that from seed!!” I enjoy the updates, each change is like a new colour on the canvas, each stroke building the outline of a painting that you likely won’t ever finish tweaking!

[@nancypparsons2818]

It’s beautiful that we are all on a spectrum. You say you are creative and not a math person, but obviously you do understand volumes and spatial relationships very well. My strength is more with math and logic but I still love creating beauty. It’s just more effort for me. I love watching your process and hearing you talk things out. Thank you for your teaching heart!

[@TeffieTrahan]

Ok I'm sorry but I replayed your tumble 3 times because it made me laugh with you!! Your honesty, laughter and humility are beyond adorable!❤😘🙏

[@gardeningjunkie2267]

If you're already trenching, it might be a good time to plant daffodil bulbs in the trenches alongside any pipes. Daffodils are perennial and are deeply discounted right now. Think how gorgeous a long line of that would be. Tulipworld is one place that comes to mind.

[@29feliss]

…deer candy

[@gardeningjunkie2267]

@@29feliss daffodils are toxic. Deer don't eat them.

[@kristinjackson9434]

Love your cheerful heart and your willingness to laugh!

[@kaseyaubel3083]

Had to rewind the window greenhouse spill! Lol. You should to a video full of bloopers. You teach, you tell stories, you make us cry and you make us laugh! Love your channel.

[@HighPriestessSteph]

YES to an progress report! R&R is providing me sanctuary on the toughest days. Thank you so much ❤️🙏

[@rockashelle4380]

I can absolutely relate with you on gardening as worship. It's like being right where he intended us to be. What a perfect way to end the video. Thank you for sharing!

[@melissakalber2185]

I so understand gardening being a form of worship. It's so therapeutic. It's so peaceful for me. I sing in the garden when I'm picking veggies. I'm in town so my neighbors probably think I'm strange. Oh my gosh when you called Katie dog the unlikely farm dog I thought that's the name of her children's book someday. How cool would that be.

[@lisabrown8749]

Love your comment "reformed lazy girl"

[@shastagreen8866]

Plant sunflowers on your north side of the window greenhouse; they are really tall, bushy & make great shade.

[@talkandeattv]

that greenhouse might be kinda big but we all know you'll easily fill it with starts, ive been watching you for years.

[@iartistdotme]

Question: Do you feel the same thing that I do during Golden Hour? It seems to me that the earth quits revolving, everything is still, the birds are quiet, the air is still, the life is standing in awe of Gods' creation. I would say it is a perfect time to worship our Maker - in his earth. I have a 'sittin stump' in my wee tiny garden and during that hour, I sit and just appreciate the silence that blankets the earth. I'm so thankful to be able to enjoy it that way. I also say a little thank you for encouraging flowers/'lovely things' to keep in my garden so I appreciate it even more. Today I ordered some quote magnets from your store just to keep in my garden rows to make sure I remember to keep it filled with beauty, also. I have some tall, metal plant markers that I can place them on. I will smile and think of you and your encouragement. Thank you Jess & Miah!

[@lesliefox2272]

We have two large asparagus patches, a large strawberry patch, and 15 rhubarb plants as well as our huge resided bed and in ground garden areas. I love gardening, and canning for our 4 grown sons and their families. Gardening is so therapeutic for me and seeing that pantry full of vegetables makes me so happy. I know it’s a lot of work but it’s so rewarding knowing you raised it yourself.

[@tericamcginnis3282]

Loved today's vlog, felt more like times gone by. I'm sure more will be more "gardening" moving forward. And devotional comments. Thanks. 🌹💜

[@kathrynkramer8345]

Gardening as a form of prayer - love it!

[@icaniwillgrow]

Oooh...a big greenhouse! Heaven on earth. I can see you sheltering with your coffee in the window greenhouse. Wonderful!

[@jessicajordan680]

That would make an excellent kids book title: "The Unlikely Farm Dog" Katy girl 🥰

[@lizzieschnell7233]

Your first children’s book with those stickers of Katie: The Unlikely Farm Dog

[@sydneykasmar]

I always enjoy your conversation on making things beautiful.

[@DIYbri]

“Oh, big stretch” 😂 Totally relate! I have not found that possible to not say with my babies. ☺️

[@ruthpackard3080]

Love how you happily “fall” into your work!! 🤣😂

[@atooley7]

Laughed so hard when you’re having your special moment about leaving your mug out and Bear is doing his thing 💩 in the background. Lol

[@hollyjones1186]

I'm in NC, I am also a creative type. I have always thought of nature as my cathedral, the closest I've felt to God has been in my garden, bare hands in the dirt (forgotten gloves behind me somewhere), planting, watering, weeding, and sharing the bounty of the garden and my chickens. Chronic conditions changed my mobility/energy 95%. But this year, I hired my handyman, to help with a new larger coop, and an accessible system of grow bags on benches, so I can get back to growing/sharing at some level. I'm so happy you and your family are living the beautiful life.

[@karink3260]

The uniquely special thing about the farm is that your palette will change from season to season, month to month, day to day, and even hour to hour. What a privilege to be able to spend each day soaking in all the beauty that flows from the land.

[@kingakulon]

Farm as a work of art ❤ I love that concept! And feel that way too. We need beauty as well as we need food.

[@wendyjonasen9746]

Him hawing...reminds my of my mother-in-law 💗 who was from Wisconsin. She was well known for saying, "Quit your monkey fartin' around!" I'm glad you weren't hurt when you fell in the window greenhouse. 🙂

[@rebeccafox5041]

When you picked up your cup even before you said it I said out loud she's home. Great minds

[@lisahirschlozano823]

I read the most interesting article the other day, which basically said that scientific research has shown that dogs have this unique capacity to love other species. And if you raise a dog with humans, they'll love humans, if you raise a dog with goats, they'll love goats, etc. I used to feel bad for guardian dogs living outside but now it makes total sense to me. Dogs are the best!

[@iexpectmiracles]

So happy you didn't get hurt when you had your graceless moment! YES new aerial views would be AWESOME! I love your vision for your home and property,

[@graskeygirls3850]

It is home!!! We see and LOVE your vision. Ya'll inspire us!! God bless you

[@socorrom5293]

So cute to see Bear come running up behind you, saying " ha ha mom I caught up to you"❣️🐾🌄🙏🏼

[@Sky-Child]

I even say "big stretch" to my budgies. You are so not alone

[@LorriesWorld]

Gardens grow and change all the time...it's to be expected. ♥

[@thatjerseyb]

every time my dogs stretch my response is always "ohhhh stretch those puppy bones" lol

[@amberburrus2448]

Your relationship with God is so beautiful to me. I wish I had that.

[@kathrynkramer8345]

Gardening as an expression of the inner artist is something that resonates with me!

[@julisgardenthyme5013]

You said this wasn't a teaching video but all your videos are educational informative and so fun to watch! Thank you!

[@lindadavidson2237]

Bonus points for saying "Big stretch to pick up the found coffee mug"!

[@marisevilla662]

I have a Pyrenees husky brother and sister. We live in town and boy do they ever save me from the neighbors, the wind, squirrels, etc. Lol. They do a great job keeping cats away from my ducks and chickens. I do love them.

[@ourlongwayaround9583]

I gotta say, your joy in this video was on another level... And totally brightened my day and inspired me (even more than your other videos!) There was a special lightness today!

[@miladylaughalot]

After watching your Abundance Plus latest episode... I'm saying but but but.... your journey is not without joy. You have cows! You have tons of milking experience and teaching the children. You have a huge barn, and bed preparing for your first and succeeding gardens. Embrace the rest of the planting and prepping for summer sun and joy. Everything is a journey and you can enjoy it. Embrace the joy of the past present and future! I'm so happy for you!!! Love you girl!!! XOXO

[@twoacresintexas]

You put my thoughts into words that gardening is an act of worship. I felt that but had never processed it that way. I have many conversations with my God while I am gardening. I have told him I want to be one of the heavenly gardeners when I go to heaven. Lol

[@elmolady25]

the backdrop from that tree swing is gorgeous

[@diannasgardenmenagerie967]

I love to see you and Jeremiah dream and create. Such a wonderful example to young families. God bless you.

[@brittanyouldcott2912]

Aww I feel like Katie the unlikely farm dog would make a really cute children's book!

[@d14551]

I'm with you on the impossibility of not saying, "big stretch".

[@courtneybrown7178]

Jess!!! 🤣 when you fell i laughed so hard!! 🤣 just what I needed!! I hope your ok!! 🧡

[@nicoleolson1347]

I love that you kept the tipping plywood shot

[@mamakat4308]

I love the found lost coffee mug! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@vmr1027]

As we gear up for spring and lots of gardening pressures that we put on ourselves, I would love to see a devotional type video. Especially for those of us in the early stages of creating something, to encourage us to show grace, have patience and learn from failures. You have such an inspirational way of putting things that it helps me remember what I’m striving towards and what’s important.

[@thedomesticatedgardener238]

Bear (background) certainly took away from the touching "feel good" moment when you found your coffee mug. 🤣Only you!

[@lindastrandquist2429]

When you talk about the land, the live and respect that you have for it is amazing to watch and hear. In two to five years the changes you will have in place will surprise everyone. The property will not look the same as now let alone what it was a year ago. You will have put yours and your families mark on it.

[@dianalerch3101]

Do you know how uch land they have now?

[@RTCPhotoWork]

@@dianalerch3101 26 acres

[@samanthalovegood1134]

I really love it every time I go onto KZbin and I see a new video from you. It makes my day.

[@shirleyturlington4715]

Love your attitude and enthusiasm.

[@whisperjoy1128]

THIS. This particular video is exactly what I was needing. It felt so JESS. It felt so genuine and real. I cannot WAIT to see what your plans are! You've all done such a beautiful job on everything and today's content just seemed so real.

[@TheAngelWoods]

Glad you didn’t break your ankle. Thanks for sharing your gardening process and thoughts with us.