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[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

Thank you Jill for the earrings! For those asking, they came from here: www.etsy.com/listing/656320307/tomato-stud-earrings?ref=yr_purchases

[@michellepernula872]

I've been busting my butt to do a raised bed garden. I put in 5 beds. There's only 3 of us. We have a really small lot where houses are atop each other so high density living means I have to use the vertical more than horizontal. Our summer has been rainy & humid, hardly any sun so I used canopy's to protect what I've planted to avoid rot. My white Baby Boo pumpkins had so many blossoms and pumpkins, but a few fell off from the rain. I'm going to use a clear umbrella, cut the handle off and jam into the soil to protect them. I just wanted to say thank you for being so inspirational and a tender heart.

[@melaniefisher8823]

It flips me out and makes my heart patter the way you spin & lift & turn the melons...I am such a wimp in the garden, babying the fruit...like "awww, my lil babies" and being super gentle...perhaps if I get more bold I'll produce more

[@MollysMantra]

We have just put in an offer for our future homestead.. if anyone is reading this, all the prayers are kindly asked for and appreciated. I just can't wait to be able to go into my garden like you do, Jess. Your garden is such a joy to be in!!

[@mlang3066]

Your laughter alone, is infectious and so brightens the world.. thank you for being you and thank you for all that you share with us...🌺❤️🥰💖🤩💜💚💛🧡🌺

[@jaynemar1]

Love the sounds of the kids playing in the distance... Summer at its best.

[@avonleanne]

I have been saving all of my plastic netting for YEARs thinking if ever I grow something that needs support....and now I am justified!!! =)

[@leslieMClass80]

Love the evening tour! Jess, you have inspired so many people, including myself, to start gardening! You must be so excited to know that your joy and enthusiasm about producing life and food has spread across continents! I have learned so much from you and thank you for all you do. I pray for you and your family daily. May you be blessed 😊

[@brownsbackyardgardening651]

The blooper at the end was so cute. Watching your channel is so very calming.

[@michellepernula872]

No kidding! Just hearing the night time there and seeing nature gets the circumstances of our borders off my mind. I love gardening, but am constantly thinking of what needs to be planted, transplanted, trimmed, picked, blanched, frozen, eaten, tied up, mulched, watered and then there's the yellow birds and hummingbirds by the hundreds I feed, so cleaning all the feeders. If she can do it, so can I! Now I'm wanting chickens. Wonder what our neighbor would say, only 8 ft in between houses. LOL

[@rhh2313]

Love seeing Mrs Lauren!!!

[@TheHoneystead]

Oh your beautiful garden!!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@tiffanyandchris]

You two girls are just lovely to see together! Precious friendship!

[@maryseifert4750]

So nice to come in from a long , terribly HOT day of working outside all day and sitting down to watch another inspiring video...thank you 🍅🐓

[@jessicaroot5014]

Watching you is so inspirational. I love that you are living by faith and not fear. Your sweet soul is so humble and definitely addictive to watch. You have taught me so much in all your videos not only about your life but your Joy. We would love to come tour your farm and work for a day.

[@fishymats873]

Thank you so much for addressing the plastic issue I feel like that means you read my comment and respected it. I definitely agree and understand the sentiment of using up what you have. I have learned so much from you. You truly do bless us every time you share with us.

[@roshannalturk]

I use those produce bags for my giant tomatoes! And they can make a handy pocket colander or basket. It sucks that they're plastic, but they can be reused dozens of times 💕

[@masuganut2082]

Soooo many of us homesteading folks have just watched the Stivers and Doug and Stacy do a video challenge. We all agreed you should do it! We all would love to see y’all get up and do the Blanco Brown Git up and Dance challenge. ❤️❤️❤️ It’s with love that we ask. 😄 no pressure. We all know how crazy busy you have been but someone even mentioned we should start doing a Miah chant! Lol . So pretty please and thank you, regardless of whether or not you can, we love you guys all the same!! 😄😄❤️❤️❤️

[@lindarinner9482]

I so enjoy your videos. You're so natural in front of the camera it's like hanging out with a friend. I have learned to watch until the video stops for sure so I don't miss the extra funny stuff. Bless you and your sweet family.

[@WinkTartanBelle]

I used to have an orange tabby kitty that gardened with me and followed me everywhere named GK (Garden Kitty). He was from a litter that was dumped at the place. We had him for over a decade as a garden fixture and hunter-extraordinaire of gophers, voles and mice. KG reminds me of GK. Hugs to Kitten George!

[@Harrowfarms]

Your garden brings me such peace. Now that we are moved into our new home, I hope to build one for myself. 💚

[@candysummer7646]

Thankyou for sharing such a beautiful tour around the garden at night the absolute sweet spot of any day. The variety of tomatoes look absolutely awesome. This is exactly how I imagine heaven to be

[@sariche1]

The garden is so massive and beautiful! Fully sharing your story makes me glow from the inside of my chest out. Thank you thank you so much! May God keep his Blessings upon you & yours. You are loved.

[@grandiesgarden175]

Your background in photography sure shows in your videos. Thanks for everything!

[@heidigib01]

Your garden and pavilion are so peaceful. What a wonderful retreat for you when your tired or discouraged.

[@sarahtatum2760]

I'm only 30 seconds in and I'm just in tears over how beautiful and peaceful your garden is. Thank you for sharing this with us every day. ❤️

[@karriehaney7978]

I never knew that any sunflower could get so huge! That is crazy! And beautiful❤️

[@Deerskin__]

Oh my your earrings!!!! 😍❤

[@emilym155]

Wildflower Trails Farm I love them! I want some for myself 😂

[@Deerskin__]

@@emilym155 right?! They're adorable.

[@jillrulli8535]

@@emilym155 .I'm the one who sent them to Jess. I know the artist and bought them on Etsy. I obviously thought of Jess and just couldn't pass them up! You can find them here if you're interested www.etsy.com/listing/656320307/tomato-stud-earrings?ref=yr_purchases

[@ericawaymaster2919]

How cute are you in your tomato earrings!!!

[@erikacronje8985]

How time flies, just the other day we were in your greenhouse watching the little plants grow and now it's almost end of harvest season!!! Garden still looking good and some great tomatoes out there still

[@HomesteadByBigfoot]

WOW them beans are crazy long, and they get bigger? JESS, you and MHIA have done such a great job, also Praying for MIHA's back and that God continues to bless your family and garden. AMEN.

[@ging536]

I loved the ending, that was so cute :). Thanks for the garden tour. It is always so peaceful watching these. Everything looks so beautiful!

[@carriem7832]

Are you doing the dance challenge? We all are counting on you and Miah......Doug and Stacy did a duo.....Stivers did his version...lol so fun

[@colleenstinton-czuprynski9894]

You are an inspiration. Thanks.

[@TheGRUMPSY]

I just wanted to say thank you!! I live in South East Texas and have grown a lot of variety that you grow. You are a great teacher of the garden!!!!

[@suehinson1629]

Your melon bags are the exact ones color and size, that made me think of the shower scrunches! Lol. And when you take one apart, by usually cutting the middle string (usually cotton string) they look just like one long uncut melon bag. And I save and reuse, if I can, and I love finding and bagging each one. ❤😉 Tyfs and God bless.

[@inyayardhomestead5693]

G'day Jess, the garden is looking really good keep up the great work. God bless you guys.

[@karriehaney7978]

Jess you are a beautiful person! Love watching you and your family! And definitely gonna be missing kitten George in videos this year. It’s always nice watching the older videos and seeing kitten George though❤️

[@lucyo4124]

LOL...I had to go back to see your earrings that everyone was commenting on...SO funny! They're SO cute though...I love it when I see a new video, Jess...I'm so glad the photo shoot went well!! Thank you again for sharing with us!! xo

[@GonePottyGardening]

Lovely to have the heat to grow melons, on the plus side 🦋🐝👍🍅

[@TheArtisanbard]

That there is a big haul of tomatoes!! Yay blooper! And the laugh.

[@craftyladydi]

What are those beautiful flowers in the beginning of your video? 0:05

[@jeepgirl2c]

Hope you and your family are staying safe from the tropical storm, Barry. Thoughts and prayers from Idaho! 🙏🏻❤️

[@CodiBear]

Omg your earrings are adorable 😍

[@offthehookwithnia]

I love when you show the bloopers! Keeping it real 😊 You guys are such a blessing!

[@redpanda_ann]

My garden still hasn’t put off a single fruit I’m in 8b but watching you talk about it being a rough year is keeping me hopeful, there is still time

[@dragonflygrandma]

Loved being in your garden with you this evening. Hugs and Prayers ya'll

[@captionnelson]

I just love how genuine y'all are-. These garden videos are so relaxing! I how you just let some of your catfaced blossoms grow. It's really fun to see what they look like! You inspire me to be a better gardener in my teeny 4X4' raised bed :-D Thank you for being you!

[@schex9]

I think "candy floss" (describing a flower) is the same as what we call "cotton candy".

[@Doktracy]

I just love your garden! I’m trying to pretty up my garden with more flowers and decorations,your channel is so inspirational to me! Thank you from North Carolina!

[@eileentomaro768]

we don't eat our ground cherries until they land on the ground. I always thought that's why they were called "ground" cherries

[@robinr.770]

Your vertical garden areas are always a sight for me to see. They give me hope and keep me looking forward to my fall season. Thank you. Good night.

[@TerriShaver1]

Yes!! It’s there and it’s hanging!! It’s OK!! Blessings!!

[@sharonpack4696]

My husband just bought me one of your shirts, cant wait till it gets here. I also cant wait to see a fully ripen snake plant not far from being done I think. God Bless. Peace in the garden.

[@helennelson3120]

G'day folks. Your zinnias look marvellous. The tomatoes look great and I spied your kajari melon as well. Looks wonderful. Your kids cucs did well also. I love your pavilion also. Glad you came back to the kajaris and shared the link for the net bags. I'll be getting some for sure as I'll be trellising heaps of pumpkins and melons. Thanks for sharing and God Bless Always.

[@bonnied3550]

The "Gazebo" ❤️😃👍🏽

[@Alternativesmallholding]

Jess - now this may be a task! But before the blight takes over, would it be possible to show the different toms you are growing, and what they look like in fruit? Much love Jaz x

[@yvonneshaub6111]

Hi Jess.. blessings from PA..it's bee so hot here too..the tomatoes have been feeling it the most but at least I have bueatiful egg plants to show for..I hope your photo shoot went well..God bless..

[@TheFabulousForties]

Yvonne Shaub Hi! We're from PA too! It's funny this is our first year to successfully grow eggplant, must be the heat like you said! I have a ton of green tomatoes but I planted them late. I can't wait till they are ripe! Blessings to you and yours!

[@alisharhc]

😂😂 such beauties.. Hope yall are safe in the weather!!

[@rudyorpington3152]

You have so much knowledge, thank you for sharing with us.

[@mylifesjourney...sharonkar7802]

Those black beauties are gorgeous!!!! Love them wind chimes! Beautiful!!!❤🙏

[@wherestherum7324]

You are such an inspiration! Here I am staring at the garden saying how I need to go prune but goodness it’s so hot. Then I turn on one of your videos and you inspire me to get my rear in gear lol!

[@robertlafollette8931]

Love it , really looks nice young lady. God Bless

[@Emilia-nz5ug]

I love your tomato earrings!! 🍅🍅🍅❤️

[@melanieeaton7302]

You guys make me smile.

[@GrandmaSandy]

I love your the Evening Garden Walk .

[@valdiobrigedoebomsilva7592]

*THANK.YOU** **THANK.YOU** GREEN*

[@candidamerritt2251]

Hello. Wow that's looks good tomatoes. I love watching your videos and your garden!

[@tonijurkones9797]

Good Morning 💚❤️💜

[@hummingbirdhillhomespun5421]

You are so psychic! I just put a call out on instagram for you...all about melons. Now I am in watching your vlog and you give me the quick and simple answer. 😂. Jessica for the win again. Hooray!

[@mtboxdesignsdevelopment2567]

LOVE your garden, I watch every day waiting for your next update!! I usually watch on my TV and it doesn’t let you comment so I’d thought I take a sec to tell you how much you are appreciated! 💗 I came onto the app on my phone so I could click your link to purchase the produce bags 👍🏼 Keep up the amazing content and work you do! Thank you!! Side note: I have trellised my huge watermelon 🍉 plant! Like those big old ones from the store. I was thinking of using old T-shirts to hold them up. I have talk wooden ends on my raised beds (just 4 small beds) that I think I can hold them up. Fingers crossed 🤞🏼 😆

[@lisalowe6922]

I love your Pavilion. It looks pretty and so peaceful. Your garden looks beautiful.

[@Tiffythompson17]

Your tomato earrings are so cute!

[@mccormickshiddenhomestead1147]

I recieve such encouragemnt watching your videos Sweet Jess. I love learning all about those tomatoes!!

[@urbanyolk]

Cape gooseberries are also ground cherries but they are not sweet. They are tart and a little sour. Great for desserts. He had no idea about the sweet varieties before your channel.

[@extrabranch706]

Pick the python beans at about 3 feet long. If they get any bigger and they don't taste as good and hollow out. But they get HUGE! I haven't tested how big they get completely ripe but I have grown some as big as 5 feet long and as thick as a cucumber. They are so fun to grow!

[@tatianka30006]

I'm loving those tomato earrings!! :D

[@therusticranchgarden]

Hello, your sunflower trees are huge. Everything looks beautiful. I really like those little bags for my cantaloupes - I will for sure get some of those. Those tomatoes look very interesting. As always, God Bless you, dear. Bertha in TEXAS.

[@happylittlemetalgirl]

Gally washer...lol I like that.

[@sondramckeehan9584]

Your garden walks are delightful and make me so happy for you. Love your earrings. Where did you find them?

[@feltingme]

Beautiful garden. I am thinking, you could install some sort of curtains in the pavilion, which would create shade, and when not needed, they can just be tied to the sides.

[@gailfreese3849]

Everything is looking wonderful. It's so awesome to watch your garden grow from start to finish.

[@Deerskin__]

And oh my word the honey stick 😭😍❤❤ that is so sweet and meaningful. Coming from you dreaming of having a honey pot on your table to your dreams being fulfilled- now God working through you to inspire all of us and changed their lives too... that honey stick is so precious.

[@mlranda]

My ground cherries were not good either! It was sad. I will try again next year.

[@flyingpigpreserve8562]

Your Garden is doing fine. I'm still waiting for a ride tomato from my own garden lol. But my garden will last till September hopefully. Unless I don't water or the Deer jump the fence. I had to put Fishing Line up around my Lilly Garden cause of the Deer. They ate all the Beautiful Blooms right before the bloomed on my early bloomers. My Momma has 2 fawns and I have 6 Point in velvet that practically live in my yard. Life in the country. Love every minute. Peace Be With You All ☮️

[@samanthatorres9517]

The orchestra of frogs is SO loud 🐸🎶 and beautiful! I bought an heirloom tomato at the health food store, and as it sat ripening on the counter, I picked it up each day, caressed it's beautiful form, and said "my precious, not today shall I eat you" It was the most DELICIOUS tomato I have ever eaten. Your outtake at the end made me think of that... "oh, my precious" 😂 Your bounty is a blessing, even if you think it's not up to par😍

[@leannac2743]

I haven't been able to keep up with you this year cuz I've been so sick. Glad your garden is looking beautiful as usual!

[@Honey-_bee]

Love 💕 hanging out in your garden! You and your garden are so peaceful! Oops at the end!!!

[@gracefulcat68]

i'm sure the interview will be awesome to read, can't wait to see it!

[@mylifesjourney...sharonkar7802]

I checked your subs when I started watching and it was 175859 in 17 min of watching you gained 4 more subs, now 175863. Just amazing how fast your channel grows! Well deserved. 🤗😘❤👍

[@rhh2313]

No telling how high it will go once the 501 Magazine hits!!! Can't wait to see the issue!

[@HeavensEssentials]

Absolutely gorgeous garden!!!😍

[@stacyannwalker8637]

Garden is still looking amazing I'm always inspired. Oh also I love your earrings

[@marthak3191]

There is a different heirloom variety of ground cherries called New Hanover that I’m growing. The story behind them is pretty interesting. I’ll let you know how it tastes when I get some fruit! The bitterness someone else experienced is probably due to not living in a very hot climate!

[@laceyrogers672]

I love love your earrings!!!! 🍅

[@MYPERMACULTUREGARDEN]

Looking really nice. It just exploded on you !

[@diywithky4856]

Lol I was just watching one of your videos and a brand new one popped up. Yesss!! P.s. I just shot a tour of my garden and referenced you in it... hopefully it will be out this weekend! Thanks for all your inspiration!❤️

[@3boys6girls]

Can you show us how to make fried green tomatoes? I am in Toronto, Canada and have tons of tomatoes.

[@freshorangina]

I make those! I just slice them, then they go in seasoned flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs. Then fry in oil. So yummy!

[@3boys6girls]

@@freshorangina Thanks, I'll try that.

[@fishnlady]

Carol Taylor I dice them, put into a bowl and add salt, pepper and garlic powder. I toss them gently then add enough flour to coat them then fry them till golden brown. Don't put the flour on them till you are ready to put into the skillet. It keeps the coating from getting tough. The garlic gives them a wonderful taste.

[@ameliakat9982]

My mom bakes hers. Slice season, sprinkle with a mix of breadcrumbs parmesan cheese and a little butter. So delicious!

[@zanewalden5806]

Those beans are HUGE

[@celinebridges7817]

Hey 🤗 Wow love your garden .. I never seen snakes beans wow there long . Hope they taste delicious.. I have a question where do you get your baskets ? Thanks for a walk in your garden how relaxing and love all the flowers and vegetables.. Thanks so much for your videos Blessing 👩‍🌾

[@jessicalynam7356]

I just love your channel

[@susanbrucks58]

Such a tough year for gardening in the south! Tomatoes come with a premium price. Oh well, I’ll try again.

[@virginiaduffey4694]

Are you bothered with mosquitos? Just curious. With all of our rain, we have an abundance.