FULL Garden Tour and Harvest | WEEK 12 | 2020

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[@heyitsagoodlife]

It now says #1 Best Seller on Amazon and #1 in Amazon’s Vegetable Gardening section! 🎉🎉🎉

[@Goghahahahahaeej]

Omg that's great!

[@heyitsagoodlife]

Gordana Stefanovic isn’t it!

[@racheec2398]

Wowsers! That's awesome-its all gruwb so much! I've been watching pretty much since the beginning & what growth inside out for many as well🌼💜☄

[@shepherdessinthefray]

And we don’t even know what’s in it! 🤔😆

[@reginapetty2042]

🎉🎉🎉

[@buxomboba8210]

Please don't hide the real stuff, it's so important for people to see that! Then everyone knows it's normal and okay for these things to happen. It's genuine and relatable.🖤

[@carlyletcher632]

"Harvest the lesson that you're gonna do it differently the next year". That is so encouraging to remember.

[@ConserveMore]

Jess: Don't worry, things will get too big and will get away from you. Me and my one tomato: 😂

[@theoneandonly1158]

Right?! Literally 4 in total and now my 2 tomato plants have blight. 🙄 It is my first year.

[@taytaysharrard]

same I harvested 7 carrots the other day. SEVEN lol but im just on the beginning of learning how to garden 😂

[@claireisacamel]

MD, one tomato has every bit the anarchy that 300 of them do! Hahah also remember she has help ha but of all the plants in the garden, tomatoes are just begging to go rogue, so take it as a compliment that it’s done so haha when they’re sick they hardly grow at all!

[@Sh4peofmyheart]

🤣

[@jenpitre9444]

@@taytaysharrard my first year of growing carrots I grew many carrot tops with piddley little roots! 7 sounds great! LOL

[@csherwoodb]

Some highly trained ninjas break thick boards and cement, real ninja gardeners break cucumbers lol. :)

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

Pretty much!

[@csherwoodb]

@@RootsandRefugeFarm and then instead of protein shakes you can power up for your cucumber breaking sessions with strawberry basil lemonade! I think I just figured out your next book for weight loss in the garden!

[@harvestenthusiast4519]

Yeah she's my hero lol that was awesome 🤣😊

[@courtneyquinn2134]

The joy/surprise in her face after it was snapped was awesome.

[@Amy-ul8fj]

Hearing the news that you have written a book and also the success you are already having brought tears to my eyes! You are an inspiration to me.. your love for God and family firstly but everything you’ve accomplished makes me believe I can do it too. My kids said.. i don’t have a spirit animal but I do have a spirit Jess 😊 love you and your channel.. keep it coming!!

[@lcostantino7931]

Ground cherries germinate best in 90° Temp n lots of Mositure.....tried first time N my whole tray of eight seeds ...alllll germinated with in ONE week.!!!!! Good luck.....

[@lexilego1736]

Did anyone else pause the video just to go and preorder her book before it pre sells out 😂😂😂 #jessmademedoit #jessobessed

[@jameswoodsjr1576]

Yes, I left the vid playing while I preordered the book

[@dorykoszewski3162]

I preordered it and am so excited for her. With the exorbitant amount of knowledge Jess has about gardening it would be foolish not to order. Her passion for the garden is a blessing to us.

[@anncurran4704]

Congratulations on your book. My suggestion for the next book is the Adventures of the Roots and Refuge Farm featuring your small boys. What a wonderful tool for the millions of children in this country who will never have the opportunity of living on a farm. I can just see the stories of the boys on their hammock, their vegetable garden, the wonder of baby chicks and pigs plus all the vegetables and fruits they enjoy. How many children even know what a ground cherry is?

[@wval4379]

Bear strolling through in the background, sitting in the background... Always watching over Mama. So sweet! Love the HIYAH with the giant melon!

[@NS-pf2zc]

I had to pause the video at the very beginning because I felt so strongly to share that as you were describing the book soaring up into the top 100, God tickled me to share a verse describing the blessings that have been showering down on ya'll (exploding KZbin, gifts galore, your book taking off...and plenty I know we aren't aware of yet!). Along with a few tears at his abundance of love. Proverbs 28:20 - A faithful man will abound with blessings. You guys have been faithful through and through, and He is delighting in blessing y'all! Ok. Now to sit back and enjoy the rest of your tour!😊

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

Thank you so much! I always value your voice!

[@NS-pf2zc]

@@RootsandRefugeFarm Aw! Thank you! That is so sweet of you to say! I'm just so thrilled for you, Miah, and the kids!

[@mariedemastes355]

Could not agree more !

[@09echols]

Amen

[@christinroberson6013]

Okay. Real talk. It is time for you to add YOUR book to the good reads section of your amazon affiliate link! February can't come soon enough! Congrats!

[@Frankie_902]

Your book is #23 at this very moment. Yay!!

[@crt9082]

😵😵🎊🎊🎊🎊

[@arepurposedlifewithlaura1496]

👏👏👏 🎉

[@annadickinson6935]

That's so exciting!

[@LisaBerdan]

HOW EXCITING!!!!

[@jenniferandrews6487]

You eating that GIANT white Armenian cucumber melon right in the garden was everything!! This is why we garden 🤗

[@cathrinagroiss604]

Try that monster melon/cucumber the Greek style: with feta cheese, fresh mint and oregano, olive oil, balsaic vinegar and a tiny bit of honey. You can also add some tiny hot pepper cubes sprinkled on top.

[@kele1264]

Oh my goodness that sounds beyond delicious!! Thank you for this idea.

[@Estertje93]

I had this idea also!! It is amazingg

[@ellenreilley3938]

That sounds great!

[@archaprice3372]

Cathrina Groiss oh wow, that sounds fabulous!

[@lexi6183]

Yessss. I look forward to this every week! Anyone else use the garden tour videos as a frame of reference for where we are in the week? 😅

[@Estertje93]

Here! Haha

[@michellefinneran1209]

28:16 . Bears sweet face waiting for his momma to finish in the high tunnel. I so love him.

[@zaviahopethomas-woundedsou9848]

Of course you should fill that bed with just sunflowers! It would be the perfect thing to greet your eyes when you look out the window first thing in the morning!

[@Side-Quest-Workshop]

That monster armenian white had me laughing so hard.

[@maryjemisonMaryjay1936]

Jennifer Teacher love them pickled they’re the best

[@blueminutes4686]

Any chance you would share a few Armenian cucumber seeds? I may need 3.

[@SimonHaestoe]

Same here.. would happily paiy for them :(

[@bsimmons2577]

Loved the Armenian giant - add with roasted pine nuts to a sweet vinegar dressing salad. I'm going let a few of mine get that huge too! Thanks as always!

[@jacksaffell3981]

Congratulations Ms. Jessica on the book. I've mentioned before, you have many gifts and sometimes I get teary eyed when I hear how you put your words together. One such quote, "Sometimes you just have to let someone love you." That Ms. Jessica is profound. God's many blessings to you and your family.

[@archaprice3372]

Jack Saffell, your message is beautiful!

[@lcostantino7931]

So well said Jack,took the words right out of my mouth..... BEAUTIFUL

[@rosemarystanley1363]

So grateful for your thoughts on having peace when things aren’t perfect in the garden. We moved to a new home last fall, and our garden isn’t as perfect as I’d like it to be this year. But growing what we can while finding joy in the process rather than letting frustration creep in is key. This year is definitely more about trial and error, planning beds, and planning for next year. We love watching your channel- thanks for the inspiration!

[@quazzarr]

Just pre-ordered my copy. It's the very least I can do to repay you for all the inspiration, encouragement, and knowledge you've shared that has helped me turn my own garden from a dream into reality!

[@halfcenturyfarm607]

💯

[@jeffgibbs3835]

I live in eastern Tennessee, I grow 25 to 30 heirlooms per year with cattle panels just like you do.... Theirs only one kind I grow that isn't a heirloom, it being sun gold.. As far as just tasting tomatoes standing in the garden their was only one tomato out of 30 that was as good as the sun gold, it was the "Black seaman".. some sites say they are determinate some say they are indeterminate.. They grow fine as a indeterminate to me growing two tops, growing two tops on a seaman does not hurt the size of the tomato, they produce amazing... Just something to throw out there, they are amazingly sweet for a slicing mid to large tomato....

[@turtlelilysgarden5258]

I winter sowed my ground cherries. They got going a little late but doing fine. Please don't hide your mistakes from us. It helps to relieve the stress of garden losses from the rest of us. Besides letting something go to seed at your house is not waste. By the way... I love your "stewards of the earth" philosophy Bless you

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Hearing that you made it to Amazon's top 100, #54 in such a short time definitely brought tears to my eyes!! You deserve it Jess, you are inspiring to many!!

[@courtneystrong60]

Yay!!! My favorite videos 😍 you’re 3 weeks ahead of me and I always feel like my garden is going soo slow but then I remember “but Jess has just started harvesting tomatoes.. mine are green, we’re doing okay” 🤣👌🏻

[@linuxelf]

I got my first Kajari yesterday. It went from green to orange in 10 hours, and then fell off the plant, so I figure it was done! It's amazing. Such a good little melon. I saved the seeds for next year. Very delicious melon. Thanks for introducing me to them!

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

Yep they fall off when they are ready

[@archaprice3372]

I want one!

[@maryshowalter6910]

Do they take a lot of room? I have a very small space.

[@harvestenthusiast4519]

Oh I gotta plant those, I hate cantaloupe. But those just look tasty.😍

[@linuxelf]

@@maryshowalter6910 I've got a pretty small garden. I have 6 8x4'' raised beds. On one of the beds, I have a 3.5' high fence along one side. I have three Kajari plants along that 8' of raised bed, and they are climbing up and along that fence beautifully. They do not appear to be crowding each other out, and are producing quite a lot of melons. Right now I have 3 melons that are within one week of ripening, and at least 6 more younger ones growing. In that same bed, I have a row of Okra growing. Since the okra don't need support, and I train the Kajari to only grow on the fence, they don't interfere with each other at all.

[@MagdaRantanplan]

I once heard someone say "Your garden feeds more than just your familly, it can feed your animals and your soil/compost too. But most importantly it feeds your soul." Every time i watch one of your videos i have to think of that. Thank you for sharing your garden and harvest with us. You could try to grow the black varieties on the east-south side of the high tunnel next year?

[@zaviahopethomas-woundedsou9848]

You need some purple passion passion fruit vine in you cottage garden. They have such unusual flowers and that variety will produce where you live, most of it is tropical.

[@racheec2398]

Love love love the passion fruit & it's flower🏵🌿🏵

[@lisar9847]

the passion fruit I have sends runners everywhere, in the grass, in my raised beds. So beware.

[@PrairiePlantgirl]

Sometimes a harvest gets away from us. We can’t beat ourselves up for it. As you said, yours goes to seed saving, compost, and animals. That’s not wasting.

[@mamagrotgrows]

"Harvest the lesson". So much grace in that. It's not a waste, if you learn from it.

[@BrutalPoppySeed]

Your book is #1 on best sellers right now! I’m so proud of you Jess. God bless you and your family. 🌱

[@holly_kay5570]

I just pre-ordered my copy! Not because I can't find out how to garden in tons of other places, but because of you Jess! I'm excited to hear from YOU in that book ♥ Congratulations!

[@davidthompson657]

Thanks for your dedication to us guys.....

[@annamiller3479]

“It tastes like a melon that tastes like a cucumber!” 😂😂😂

[@jenniferpulskamp5592]

Your book and Gary's book are both on the best sellers list. My heart is FULL!!! I am SO proud of you both and delight in your success. YAY!!!

[@sunsetsky594]

Freeze frame on Jess's big smile with the giant Armenian White! 👍

[@rebeccazody1278]

Congrats at being on amazon’s 54🎉

[@rebekahkasper6126]

You are the cutest human being alive!

[@LisaBerdan]

Totally agree

[@johnliberty3647]

I did the exact same thing with hot banana peppers, expected them to be a slightly hotter version than sweet banana peppers and found out the hard way that they are hotter than expected.

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

Hahahah WAY hotter

[@5feralkidsandafarm]

Me too! I cringed as she bit into it. Mine are hotter than most the jalapenos in my Garden.

[@johnliberty3647]

@@5feralkidsandafarm I have Ghost Peppers and Carolina Reapers growing this year, I am eating Jalapeños as my sweet peppers this year. But yeah on a serious note Hot Banana Peppers are not a Mildish or Medium hot, they pack a little sting.

[@johnliberty3647]

@@RootsandRefugeFarm Doesn't it feel great when that heat wears off an a positive vibe goes through your body. Sometimes the burn is needed to feel that ultimate relaxing pleasure hot peppers bring.

[@rickrackkitty]

Watching you noshing on that melon was hilarious. Made my day!

[@kele1264]

Since you introduced me to Armenian White, I've wanted to grow them. Your experience in this video has brought a whole new perspective - now I really really want to grow them. It was beautiful watching you experience this awe and joy and laughter. You are genuine. This is why I'm glad I found your channel, and continue to watch and support.

[@ceciljohnson4788]

Nothing in the garden is ever wasted it just serves a different purpose.

[@amandatrosky5271]

please don't apologize for showing us those things that you have skipped or left because those of us especially new gardeners are very thankful to know what to do with that kind of stuff! You are amazing and we appreciate you SO much! ❤️ Thank you for being willing to be transparent and share your life and heart with us!

[@pjkz63]

You deserve every blessing that comes your way. I love watching you and Miah and your kids. Human and fur or feather covered. I just love you guys. Your videos lift my spirits and teach me about my garden. God bless your family. 🙏❤️🙏

[@Twaggy101]

OMG! #54! I almost could cry, that’s HUGE! 😀👏🏼🎇

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

Isn't it?! Of ALL the books!

[@lilyxciv5637]

As soon as I heard you say you wrote a book I hopped right on over to Amazon and pre-ordered! I’ve been out of the loop from your channel as I’ve been spending all my free time working in my own garden. This is my first growing season with brand new raised beds that my loving husband built for me (complete with arched and straight cattle fence panel trellises!). I am so inspired by your channel, you are my all time favorite on KZbin! I have gotten started with my garden late into the season but because of your advice on “you really can grow things late in the season” I have continued without hesitation! Thank you so much for all your golden advice! 🤗

[@gayleclaytor8210]

My 6 year old granddaughter said your garden would be an awesome place to play hide and seek lol She loved the cottage garden ❤️

[@karenparra9768]

I am so stinking excited for you I have been watching you for a long long time and I don't usually comment a lot but I think that everything you do is pretty good and fantastic and I am so happy that you have a book out

[@carriem7832]

Proud of you writing a book...I’m sure your family is busting with joy..... Next book idea....a daily prayer for woman but with nature, gardens and family includes....sort of like Chicken Soup for the Soul....Jess style.

[@harvestenthusiast4519]

Jess that was and awesome melon chop😂💖, you're a strong woman. I love how you kinda got lost in your taste test. I truly believe you didn't wanna stop eating that melon. Don't ever change girl 😂😍 We all love you just as you are.😉

[@lisanowakow3688]

I’m looking forward to goats, chickens and pigs for just that reason❣️

[@Maggie-Gardener-Maker]

Yes I agree about feeling guilty about things that get away from us - I always console myself by knowing that in the compost pile it will again rejoin the earth and become part of the miraculous life cycle that is not a waste at all but rather is fuel for the soil that will grow the food in my garden.

[@xxindigoAphrodithexx]

I have to admit smtg... I rarely watch your videos but I can't unsub bcs seeing your smile in my feed makes my day better

[@hillsideadventures8528]

Thank you so much for this garden tour video! Had a really tough morning and cried a lot, and felt really lonely. I even went out in my garden and cried some. Your videos always help me feel better. Thank you!🌱💕

[@blueminutes4686]

Congratulations Jess! If you only knew that your light seeped through a small crack and made me emerge from the darkness.

[@debrabray8855]

Girl! It is so hard gratifying to watch you living your dream.😊 I've learned so much watching your videos this winter, Spring and Summer. I've ordered seeds that I never knew I wanted to grow and ate things that I didn't know I liked. I'm looking forward to the Fall garden more than in any other year. Thanks for showing the kajari plants. I was curious about how long they take to develop. I'm trying some this Fall.🤞 And, yes.....plant a full bed of sunflowers🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻!

[@raisingsunshine351]

You are currently number 1 girl!!! I am so happy for you!!

[@johniebragg7242]

You're KZbin video are great I've learned more about gardening and also about finding the the peace Within Myself because of your Channel! I've learned to stop and enjoy the things that are special to me because of your words! Thank you again!

[@kailesancez]

Right now your book is #1 best seller in vegetable gardening section. Woot woot! Congrats Jess!

[@racheec2398]

Holy moly Congratulations 🎉📖🌱

[@melissalowry5147]

Artie the artichoke flowers will be SOOOOOOO BEAUTIFUL!! Your garden looks so WILD but in the good way 🤗😍

[@jenniferandrews6487]

I pre-ordered my copy the other day, but when I clicked the Amazon link today, it has a badge that says #1 BEST SELLER IN VEGETABLE GARDENING!!! 🍅🍓🌶🥒🌽 I am so happy for you, I can’t think of anyone who deserves these blessings more than you! Be proud of yourself darling, your faithful followers are 🤗🤗🤗

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

Thank you!!!!

[@sarahvadas2536]

"HARVEST THE LESSON." -Jessica Sowards

[@jorobinson7075]

Can’t express how much I appreciate all your advice. Invaluable! So so so happy for you!!!

[@AuntBecsCreations]

OH YES!!! SUNFLOWERS!!!

[@Emmeskay90]

Not specific to this video, but checking your website and shop is leaving me in tears. You are such an inspiring light. And I also just received my pour-over and kettle 💗 thanks for your time and so much more Jess!

[@minnesotagardener3249]

Honestly thank you so much for your videos. You give me faith and alot of peace in my day. I love watching your knowledge and growth both in your faith, family and menagerie of animals. Thank you for sharing your light and constant positivity. You are a light of inspiration.

[@rosea830]

Now that your corn ears have made silks, you should put clothespins on the ends to keep the bugs out. I've gotten a few things from baker creek that were crossed, so not surprised. One of my atomic grape plants is making almost paste-sized tomatoes, some of the polar bear zinnias are pink, but I enjoy a few surprises. Put your next run of potatoes where the sunflowers were to avoid disease. Nice harvest! Maybe more corn where the squash was?

[@pjbenne1]

LADYBUG. YOU DESERVE ALL OF BLESSED BE THAT COMES YOUR WAY. WHAT A JOURNEY YOU ARE ON. EMBRACE IT WE APPRECIATE YOU TOO!

[@christinabernal1839]

I just wanna say ur so beautiful inside and out ♥ and thank u for all the help... I really enjoy watching ur videos ❤

[@LisaBerdan]

WOOOOOT!!! So Thrilled to hear you made 54th...cant wait to get the book. I have a tiny garden, but I just love to see what will grow. This year the weather has been terrible, so I'm letting most go to seed to see what it looks like.. Carrot have pretty flowers... lol Reseeding a couple things to see if I can get anything before frost. I am inspired for next year, thank you for all the tips. ( And I'll have your book) Praying for you and your beautiful family ♡♡♡

[@tjewellm]

We love your videos and always learn so much! Definitely excited for February can’t wait!

[@Denecree]

Congrats on being in the top 100!!! That’s amazing and will help support your family and gardening so much!!!

[@mattsara2802]

Beautiful! We grew Parsian Pickling Cucumbers this year for the first time and they are our new favorite! I always love your refreshing look at the garden and growing. Today we decided to utilize a never touched part of our property to grow melons and pumpkins next year. It is exciting to find new ways to provide for the family!

[@jenniferwilliams9656]

Loved seeing bear outside the high tower, still near you ❤️

[@TalkingThreadsMedia]

Hi, Jess... When I checked a few minutes ago (3:10 pm 7/18/2020) it showed that you had moved into the NUMBER ONE slot for vegetable gardening. I took a screen shot and emailed it to you! CONGRATULATIONS! Best wishes from Kate in Olympia, WA

[@ElderandOakFarm]

I'm not a new gardener but I'm going to buy one just to support you! You're such an inspiration & I love how open & honest & transparent you are. You are one of the KZbinrs that inspired me to start a channel myself. (Something I've wanted to do a LONG time but always felt like it wasn't the "perfect time." But I finally did it! I only have 2 videos edited so far- I'm not the best/quickest at editing yet but I'm learning! Thank you for all that you do, thank you for sharing your life with us!

[@GardenKatt]

Jealous jealous jealous. I am so envious of your garden. Mine has just now started producing. My tomatoes are putting out flowers, my okra is growing strong, I have had about a week of cucumbers. The spinach is all eaten the corn is just standing there. I know my garden will produce in a few. It's just the waiting and drooling is driving me crazy. I am hoping for my first okra fry by maybe Monday. You Rock and Thank you

[@therealisticgardener8256]

Jess smelling the melon kills me 🤣

[@jonnaluostari1482]

Thank you Jess for thinking of us international viewers with the book also. Found one shop from the list, that delivers to Finland, and preordered immediately. Our growing season in Finland is somewhat shorter and cooler, but its not going to stop me trying new things. And for that, you are huge inspiration. Love your channel, and have been watching your vlog posts every morning with my breakfast for over a year now.

[@tinkpix425]

Girl... you are such an inspiration! I feel so inferior and behind in my garden...I want to grow so much more and create a specific space to have my garden in and it's going to be allot of work...I feel defeated before I even begin. But listening to your word's of inspiration gives me such incentive! God bless! 💚

[@colebelly]

you cracking that massive cucumber(melon?) over your knee made my day hahaha

[@kan-zee]

6:40 ..I love your open honest sharing about feelings towards Garden Failures...I have to remind myself daily, when a plant dies or when things get out of control...I am a garden scientist....a Learner, always experimenting...I can feel better when I work with what is a success...and not repeat the mistakes / failures ....thanks for mentioning those issues within gardeners..much appreciated. Cheers 😍👍💓💗💖

[@vandthebees9249]

“Harvest the lesson” - I love that! If only that were applied in every area of life!

[@michaelweber597]

Congrats on the book, Jess! Can’t wait!! Top 100!! Wooo, you go, girl!

[@sophiakirby8332]

Please consider growing a big patch of sweet corn and pumpkins in your back garden, where the squash were. It's so great in fall to have a big harvest of corn to eat off the cob, and pumpkins are so fun to harvest for pies and breads!

[@tonyaandjoe1]

I look forward to seeing your videos every week! Puts a smile on my face 100%

[@kyliherb6983]

You’re videos are so inspiring ✨ Love this! I would love to see more harvest and preserving in the kitchen too.

[@BuchiGames550]

Wouldn't it be cool if you had tiny fairy lights or some kind of lights on the rocks bordering all your little cottage garden beds? That would be majestic at night time.

[@NVingMe]

Congratulations Jess Fantastic to see you on the top 100!!! Much Love and Many Blessings to you all at Roots and Refuge

[@grandmakatemakes]

We have a small space to grow but we are having a decent gardening season. We've learned a few things that have surprised us (mostly the "what not to do" things) which has made this an amazing learning season! So excited to regroup, better prepare and grow more next year!

[@beakey3484]

Oh my darling, you had me at "crunch"...this is really better than I thought?" LOL

[@Nerak7219]

“Harvest the lesson.” Love it - words to live by!

[@michaelmarchione3408]

I glad you share with us, you do a very good job. It is always good to learn what others do and experience no matter how much we know and experience. Take care, be safe!

[@mandipandi84]

I’m still patiently waiting on that salsa video ❤️

[@sowmanyseedlings]

Jess, I am so proud of you regarding your book! Top 100 on amazon!?! That is incredibly mind blowing. You're SO amazing, good good good for you! Cant wait to receive my copy next year. February is the perfect time for the release! Love you n all of yours. Keep on killin it!

[@justforfun1093]

There’s something so therapeutic about watching you harvest your fruits especially the tomatoes! Thank you always for sharing

[@halfcenturyfarm607]

"It's not worth my peace". I LOVE THIS❤ LOVE YOU❤

[@laurarich2599]

So proud of you! I have done flower gardening forever. This is the first year in many that I returned to growing veggies and you are a big part of that! Ordered two of your books so I could gift one but still have one for me! Thank you for sharing your love and enthusiasm for all things gardening!

[@debsenritchedrefuge603]

Congrats Jess on your Best Seller #54 book, got mine ordered immediately! Love having you with me in my garden daily, sincere honest truth every step with genuine giggly joy just explode from your whole being! ❤️ I can't ever get enough! Just makes me Smile!😊😇