The FAREWELL Garden Tour (The Garden that Grew Me) | 2021 Garden

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[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

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[@leeanneduggan7952]

I know I'm gonna cry. just sitting down with my coffee in my garden and gonna watch this video. You truly are my inspiration

[@robert_suburban_gardener]

Are you going to make a "I am tomato wealthy!" shirt. I would rather buy it from you than make it myself online since you introduced the statement to me.

[@AnnMarieConwaySC]

How fitting ..your last cup of coffee in your garden delivered in a "to go" cup......

[@SouthFloridaSunshine]

How many times Jess did you actually have to turn off or edit out the tears face? Because knowing how you used to get teared up easily on lives I was impressed. Now you all be blessed and go build your new life “like Legos”. lol

[@bigflatsominxy9038]

Follower since 2019; I have become invested in your journey. My hubby wonders why I watch other gardeners when I have one of my own. It’s because you are my friends in Spirit and Truth. I bless you real good. Thank you for all the times you’ve blessed me.

[@bethanyfields4706]

"It's like my high school sweetheart, but not who I was destined to be with." Miah, you just dropped that little romantic bomb over your shoulder like a pinch of salt! Wow! ♥️♥️♥️

[@atdepaulis]

😂🤣😂🤣😂 this part cracked me up!!! Haha

[@betsyholcomb1517]

Now who’s waxing poetic?

[@thiswonderlandlife]

I’m in southern sc and I get fruit on my bananas outside. They just started fruiting this last week or so.

[@sheilak4493]

Mia sounded like you Jess!

[@lastchancehomestead5116]

I liked her come back. "I'm glad I'm your South Carolina garden" and his wink 😉 to her ♥️

[@buckbeaksgarden761]

There's probably not a dry eye in the house after watching this!

[@iamcrazyfaith]

You are 💯 correct!!! 😭😭😭

[@robynmize4713]

tears of joy.

[@juliescott8679]

Absolutely, a teary mess by the end of that video. Thanks Jess - travel well to SC!

[@jennetteoverzet2959]

Oh she got me lol

[@nlwh1947]

She got me too!!

[@robinbrown378]

"The garden that grew me." Went straight to my heart. Many blessings, yall.

[@factsmatter4030]

☝😁well said

[@LB-eh5fz]

ABSOLUTELY WELL SAID 😊✨❤️✨🌹✨

[@mistyfinley5615]

Yes , you will get small bananas!!

[@astatine0085]

yeah, it's really emotional, like we are going through this with them. So happy for this wonderful family.

[@stephen12264]

Dag gum you I am a Army veteran a man's man who hardly ever gets emotional and this video has touched me so deeply that I have tears. I ain't gonna say that I'm crying but yeah. Gardening is more than just growing plants it's the growing of your life and learning valuable life lessons. One of the hardest things as a veteran is being able to open up and taking the chance of getting hurt . Gardening has helped me to be able to do that. I'm not as afraid for people to see that I can fail. When you do a KZbin channel like you do and I do as well you open yourself up to so much it can be scary at times. One of the reasons why I like your channel so much is that you are so open and real . I am going to quit rambling and just get to the point of this In philippians 4 there is a verse that says it all. I can do all things through christ who strengthens me. You and your family have this in spades. When you learn to let go and let God be God life gets so much better. God Bless you all and I am really looking forward to your new beginning.

[@jodilea144]

I just wanted to say how much I love your comment and wholeheartedly agree. 😊

[@KnitsOnIce]

What @Jodi Lea said. And YOUR comment made salt water spill on my face.

[@RachieRen.]

Thank you for your service 🙏 and your comment kept my tears going 😭😄💜

[@skygoddess11]

You are not alone.....We are all in this together! Thank you for saying what I couldn't....❤️

[@ember1471]

I completely agree...I say that verse to myself all the time...and am also looking ofwards to seeing what she does in her new place.

[@amyfriend9349]

Jess, you grew as a gardener here, but you also grew gardeners. Thank you for inspiring and encouraging us to dig in the dirt and love the LORD and His creation through it. I was emotional before even clicking on this. May the next garden be abundantly blessed.

[@tdwatki]

Aw Jess! This was like a love letter to your loving, supportive fans! We all love you and your family and are excited to see you all continue to grow! Much love!

[@paigerollins7383]

Woah! Did anyone else just about lose it when Jeremiah brought out a To-Go cup of coffee?!?! 😭😭😍 There was A LOT of emotion and symbolism in that small unplanned moment! Y’all are seriously the best🧡

[@bethanyfields4706]

I MUST STOP reading these comments! Ya'll are makin' me cry, again! It didn't even occur to me! 🤦🏼‍♀️♥️ ♥️ ♥️

[@greniis]

"My favorite view is the view from the driveway as we leave." Isn't that just the perfect view for this season.

[@dianewolfe3056]

I read a quote today that made me happy because it is so true “A garden is a friend you can visit anytime”. Loved it because so true.

[@fishnlady]

I feel that way with my garden too.

[@olivetattoos98]

I feel like we need a sticker with this quote. I’d buy it. 😭☺️💚

[@elzabethdowns241]

I’m not crying, your crying. So happy for y’all

[@rachelhall4808]

There are onions and I have allergies and the sun was in my eyes..🥲

[@stephaniekemp3409]

I cried just reading the title!

[@gardengatesopen]

It's my allergies... 🥺 I'm really very happy, you just can't tell bcuz of all the pollen... 🤧 😭 🥴

[@littleblessingshomestead5138]

So glad I'm not the only one not crying with Jess. ❤️

[@BrutalPoppySeed]

YES I AM OKAY?! 😭🥺

[@sherri6943]

Jess... you’re the reason why I have a garden at all. You’ll never know how deep the roots go from the seeds you’ve planted in all of our hearts. Generations upon generations of change. Thank you for being who God called you to be and for sharing with us all the garden that has grown you... because it has grown us all too. Love you dearly and praying you on to the next classroom! 💕

[@kassideephillips8635]

Beautifully said ❤️ I agree with this 1,000%.

[@melinda3196]

The best answer ever..."like my high school sweetheart....."

[@rsa9082]

Agreed I love how well they are together. And how he makes her laugh. You know true love when you see these two together. It’s been a joy to watch them thrive together

[@kwall1464]

That was such a great analogy he had!

[@morganpeacock3652]

This shouldn't make me choke up and cry the second time I watch it 2 years later!!! Thanks for being such a blessing to us all!!❤❤❤

[@lifelessonsfromdog7280]

“Sometimes the very fulfillment of your dream turns out to just be a stepping stone into the next place.” This hit me so hard!

[@interestedobserver9352]

The garden that grew me - so fitting for anyone who loves their garden.

[@lanalovesjesus6133]

So true! Such a great title

[@gardengirl4409]

That would be great on a magnet

[@iamcrazyfaith]

This is so true. There are so many spiritual lessons to be learned in the garden. 💝

[@Thetimecapsuletx]

New doodle sticker magnet idea! “Bees are your Besties”. Looking forward to seeing your new gardens!

[@dawnhamilton197]

My favorite: “Break the rules, try other things. You don’t know if you can do it until you try!”

[@clarad7669]

Loved this too 😊

[@melissalaird2006]

My favorite was talking to the tomato, saying they will meet again.

[@jeanetteboruszewski1496]

I've been fighting Ovarian cancer for the last 6 years my husband has returned to the office after working from home for a year and a half, we are thinking of selling our home and going on the road in our camper. Very weepy today. Bless your family.

[@masoncoats1478]

We need another sticker for: “I need to do this on purpose sometime”

[@funnyfarmdad9997]

I’m not gonna lie Jess, when you walked through that gate for the last time it made this tough old vet tear up a little. I’ve watched all of your garden tours. You inspired me to move our entire garden to raised beds after watching the tours.

[@lularoecortneyniederer8444]

Just sitting here crying. I have never met you guys so I don’t know why this touches me so much but it does. ❤️

[@canadiangirl5159]

I can't wait for the South Carolina gardening adventure.

[@Mexicanranch]

Canadian Girl here aswell 😁

[@lindathielbaldwin5191]

Oh, Jess ... I'm in tears. I have seen through the years how much love you have given anything that you've participated in. Especially here in the garden. Thank you for everything you've taught me .... us. Safe travels. My household loves you and your family.

[@kristineschaffer1903]

Just watched! I cried! No one has inspired me to grow a garden, love the garden, what to do with it! I’m 70 and have learned how to sow seeds, grow seeds, care for seeds, harvest them, can and freeze them, eat them. I always bought starts before! Now I absolutely love growing from birth, to keeping seeds! I used to think what’s the point. Now I know what it means to hear the call back to the garden. No one understands that like a gardener or farmer or rancher! I will continue to watch your new adventure! I bless you!!!

[@alyssaharris5943]

I'm glad you said that about having a chair in your garden. I'll stand in my garden and just stare at the plants and think the people driving by probably think I'm a crazy person lol

[@cathyseregny3154]

I do this too. It’s a Garden State of Mind.

[@BroqueCowgirlHomestead]

Lordy have mercy woman, All I did was read the title and teared up, haven't watched the video yet.

[@mzabs1871]

get tissues

[@lissabluz4187]

Yea you need tissues.

[@mirandabeaudry7936]

Right????

[@deewinston5651]

Oh Jess, you are such a precious precious person. You’re so brave to show your heart, and your faith, that no matter where God is leading, we can be so thankful for the past experiences, but also so very excited for this new adventure. To continue to grow and learn and become the wife, Mom, and so much more in y’all’s new promise land, filled with dreams that in His time, will come true! May He walk with you and bless y’all every step of the way.❤️🙏✝️

[@gardengirl5487]

Waited till my day off because I knew I’d cry. You have no idea how you have touched thousands of us, thousands! I thank you so much for the peace you have laid on my being. I speak differently because of you, think differently and garden differently. Thank you, and I hope it’s enough ❤️

[@iamcrazyfaith]

I think there needs to be a cartoon magnet of Miah. He would be wearing his tank top holding a cup of coffee, and around the top it would say “sweet Miah.”

[@saskiaguy1940]

‘Imperfections have value when they’re shared vulnerably’ Love that 🩵

[@sensibeats]

As one door closes, another opens. In this instance, no bittersweet on either side, just sweet-sweet all around. Sending y'all so much love and praying for safe travels 🙏🤗💜😁🙌

[@Wicked_urban_garden]

Thank you Jess

[@etet4536]

When my phoned beeped to tell me to check it, I saw "The Farewell Garden Tour..." Roots and Refuge...and thought, oh dear, this is going to be a tear-jerker, am I ready for this? Oh Jess, bless you and your family and may your new homestead bring you the joy this one has.

[@fareebug8439]

Same, that pause.....I'm not ready.

[@ericcawith2cs11]

I was NOT ready for this yet. I'm crying already, 10 seconds in.

[@fareebug8439]

Me either, I'm crying too

[@avonleanne]

sigh, me tooooo, and I don't know why, I am so happy for them!! but the garden looks sad to see her go.....like its reaching for her

[@dawnperri2283]

Me too

[@michigan_missy]

Same. As soon as she said last garden tour I burst into tears.

[@raynasummers3633]

I'm crying and I'm like...wait.. They are moving to my home state!!! I am so ready to see your new garden grow and your classroom get built!! So excited for you guys.

[@juliepuhr9806]

“You bloom where you are planted.” Author unknown by me

[@TheNeeenha]

Who's been here from the beginning? I think I have, It's been a lovely journey Can't wait for the next chapter.. A new Adventure, of loveliness and joy

[@JenniferPerryMyScraproom]

The funniest thing happened to me yesterday. I had an eye appointment and needed to purchase a new glasses. I have been using the same provider for a few years now and have had the same consultant helping me pick out the cutest glasses during that time. As we were looking at new frames the conversation of gardens came up and we both realized that we watch your channel - HI JENNIFER!!! For a few minutes we forgot the world around us and just discussed how much we love your garden tours and what you have taught us. If you ever feel like you are not making a difference - YOU ARE! I know that Jennifer and I are excited to learn new things and follow your adventures for years to come.

[@bethanyfields4706]

Beautiful.♥️🌱

[@joyinallthechaos]

Anyone else crying when Mia and Jessica started starting about the farm. 😭🥰

[@journeyoflovelight]

Relationship Goals! 🦋🌻

[@willow3310]

I am glad I am not the only one crying!

[@joyinallthechaos]

I spelled Miah wrong 🤦🏻‍♀️Sorry about that 🥰

[@ryannoodle1]

Goodbyes and change are inevitable as any good gardener knows. It can be hard to cope with but is made easier knowing that they pave the path for transformation. Best of luck to y'all!

[@brittanyragon6033]

Honestly its not just the garden that brings people in you are just easy to listen to and learn from. You were made to teach.

[@cherihabegger9856]

I may be a grandmother but I still have a lot to learn. I hope and pray, like you, that I continue to learn and grow. Every day. Every hour. And from you I have learned to look at my garden in a more personal way. A way I love.

[@alishawarr6059]

Am I the only one who had tears well up when she said last garden tour🥰

[@cwuerp]

I started tearing up when I read the name of the blog! So bittersweet but, cannot wait to see what awaits this precious family❤️

[@operachicken869]

Already crying...10 seconds in. Love you and your channel Jess. You are the gardener that grew us. :)

[@mechele4848]

Every Time I saw Bear..I got tears!😭 His Last garden walk too😭

[@jchai1343]

I thought that too , but then when I thought it over,he’ll probably love the new place better cause it’s got a lot of big green pastures!

[@bethanyfields4706]

Well, now I'm crying again. You typed what I was thinkin', but held in, until now!😭🐾♥️

[@wildflowersgardenandapiary]

I think I can speak on behalf of everyone, your spirit is what draws us to your show. You are an example of God’s light shining through every cell of your physical body. Thank you for sharing, blessings to your family on this journey.

[@sidepasser]

Watching your videos inspires me to grow more, to try new things, to experiment. Your love for your garden and your excitement at the prospect of the new garden is very apparent. May God bless you and your family on your new journey.

[@mirandabeaudry7936]

Omg why did i start crying at “hey y’all welcome back to....” 🤣🤣😭😭😭😭

[@dreyno64]

I’ve had to watch in 3 sections...when I started to feel overwhelmed I’d pause......

[@deborahneal5712]

This old girl right here is so tickled you moving to my neck of the woods! I know it is hard but I know that with God's guidance the next garden will be absolutely amazing

[@suzieq962178]

as a fellow south carolinian i am too!!

[@tracythorsen6112]

Miah is a fine example of a straight guy waxing poetic. 😆 Love his analogies.

[@sylviafoust9545]

Love Miah! Such a wonderful man for Jess. Definitely soul mates!

[@loriwebster8574]

I love how you speak so SPIRITUALLY and Lovingly!! God bless you and your family!!

[@kimberlykelly7280]

Love you Jess and your whole family too!! You know when my wife says “Jess is right about eating the tomatoes right in the garden” it fills my heart because she is enjoying what I have been for the last few years now. She is the weeder and waterer and chicken care taker. We are so blessed to have our one little acre at our age to keep us going. And having you to watch and learn from is priceless. Looking forward to your next chapter. God Bless You!!!!

[@LovelyAndTrue]

And you grew together so beautifully, thank you both for being a great teacher! The garden teaches timeless lessons like: It's ok to be alone sometimes, good things require hard work, growth takes time, never give up...

[@aprilwestervelt3516]

I’ll admit to feeling a bit of grief watching this last garden tour, *but* I’m sitting in joy knowing I get to see the whole process of you building your forever home from scratch! 💜

[@growingstrongrootsSummerWest]

WELLLLLL TEAR JERKER ALREADY THIS AM. 😭 LETS GET IT OVER WITH. I HAVENT EVEN STARTED BUT YOUR TITLE ALREADY GOT ME. I’m sure I’ll have more to say later but I just had to go ahead and get this TEAR FILLED EMOTIONS OUT OF THE WAY. 😭 IM PRAYING EVERYONE THAT WATCHES BE FILLED WITH THE HOPE LOVE AND JOY THAT I KNOW JESS HAS POURED INTO THIS GARDEN AND VLOG. AMEN 🙏🙏🙏💡💡💡💚🦋

[@pattym2402]

Amen🙏🤗

[@growingstrongrootsSummerWest]

😭😭😭😭 My contractor showed up right as I was about to watch so I’m just now getting to finish and BRAVA for such a BEAUTIFUL GOODBYE and GRADUATION TO YOUR NEXT GRADE. 🙌🙌🙌. IT JUST TOOK A GARDEN...Is a T-SHIRT we all need. I think you are right about learning lessons from THE GARDEN for the rest of our lives. I have FOR SURE learned more about LIFE AND HOW GOD INTENDED IT TO BE FROM MY GARDEN than I ever did in school or from my parents. So maybe EACH GARDEN that GOD ALLOWS US TO STEWARD is just like MOVING FORWARD TO THE NEXT GRADE UNTIL FINALLY ONE DAY WE GRADUATE TO TEND THAT BEAUTIFUL HEAVENLY GARDEN OF EDEN THAT EVERY GARDENER LONGS TO TEND. YOUR HEART WAS DISPLAYED BEAUTIFULLY HERE AND I KNOW GOD IS SO PROUD OF YOU JESS FOR YOUR HARD WORK PERSEVERANCE AND DOWNRIGHT MISSION TO TEACH AND SPREAD #HOPE4ourFOODFUTURE AND FOR THAT MAAM I SAY THANK YOU🙏🙏🙏. You ALWAYS HAVE MY PRAYERS AND KEEP SHINING LIGHTS🙏🙏🙏💡💡💡💚🦋

[@victoriabryce1683]

Brought me to tears ❤️❤️❤️ beautiful, graceful, grateful, amazing, lovely, artistic, inspirational, godly, humbling.. there are too many words to describe how you have made me feel over the years! I want to thank you for letting us all along for your journey and into your next classroom! Can’t wait to see ❤️❤️❤️😊🌞

[@melissam874]

I SWORE I wasn't gonna cry over someone I've never met's final garden tour, but here the tears are. Thank You Jess and Jeremiah. I look forward to continuing to support and watch all your dreams come true!!!

[@jeremiahthelion]

I teared up the moment I read the notification 😭

[@rainfalls2964]

Me too

[@aleshacampbell8113]

Oh same!

[@msmelianne1981]

That zone is on the line but it is possible. When it gets cold, you can wrap them in Christmas lights (non led) to keep them alive and toasty. I do that in FL myself.

[@mirandabeaudry7936]

What a great tip!

[@caracoates4834]

" it s kind like my high school sweetheart" Thanks Micah for the chuckle this morning with my coffee.

[@wordvendor1]

The best, like Garth Brooks 🤣😂

[@pamelagraham3100]

With joyful tears...we bless you for making our hearts full of joy. For that, I thank you.

[@debbrumley5623]

you will never know how much your videos have meant to me, i am now a gardener and i have you to thank for that ! i bless you !

[@Iloveorganicgardening]

Volunteers are often the most healthy plants because they came up and grew exactly when they were supposed to. You almost made it the whole way through your tour... I was feeling teary along the way.... Blessings to you neighbor!

[@FlamingBasketballClub]

Random question. What's your KZbin channel about?

[@Iloveorganicgardening]

@@FlamingBasketballClub Organic Gardening in North Carolina??

[@FlamingBasketballClub]

@@Iloveorganicgardening I see 😂🤦🏿‍♂️

[@rhiannon8363]

I'm gonna cry. Love y'all so much. Your next garden will be even more lovely. Thanks for sharing this time with all of us. 🥺❤🥰

[@debbymost8548]

I've got tears already and haven't watched yet. I struggle with thought of having to leave my little homestead, my heart is here. Being almost 70, that day is coming sooner than later. Hope your move and letting go will give me insight into how I will do eventually. God speed on your new adventures.

[@roxannelee2358]

As I watched this tears filled my eyes. I found you in late 2019 and have learned so much. You helped me to believe that I could do this, showed me the online community of families who just want to be together, grow together and make a real life, not just exist. We have for the past 2 years been growing a garden. I have found my self again, slowed down to see the beauty the Lord has provided. I so appreciate your openness of faith, but so real the importance of family and choices that forever affect us . I celebrate the blessings the Lord has given you, I celebrate your diligence in work and faith, I am forever great full for all I have learned while watching you live your life so publicly. May His blessings continue to overwhelm your family!

[@susanprice3454]

For those of us who have ridden along on the journey in this garden it is apparent that you have grown so much and blossomed along with your plants. You have become a strong, and confident gardener who isn't afraid to try something and not apologize if it just doesn't work. You learned a lesson with each new year and we learned so much from you. I am looking forward to the next steps and to see what you plant (in your heart as well as in the dirt) will become.

[@notdiyheather]

Yes, banana plants will fruit in zone 8. I'm zone 8b and several friends with them get fruit.

[@grandiesgarden175]

I'm always curious about the banana tree!

[@jenniferedwards176]

You may visit and do another tour, but with Jill!

[@athomas897]

“Just me and you in the garden” thank you .you make me feel like you ARE talking to just me. You are such a lovely soul. Grow in peace, God bless.

[@LaBonnevie61]

I am not crying. You are crying. Thanks for bringing me along and being my garden buddy. I am looking forward to our next adventure. God bless you and keep your family happy healthy and safe on your move.

[@gelwood99]

This one made me cry. Leaving one dream for a bigger one is hard because you have grown so familiar with what you know but the fulfillment can't happen until you open your arms and embrace the new. Onward and upward towards the long-term and the end game. The new things that you will be able to accomplish with your sticktoitiveness and lack of rules will be a sight to behold! I can't wait to be a part of it!

[@beckylivermore3262]

Not even two minutes into the video and I'm already crying.

[@PatrickPoet]

The only thing that is hard for me as a viewer about your move is that we won't see your mum as much. I already wished we'd see her more. She's so gentile and kind and caring and loves her plants and grows from her heart.

[@astatine0085]

but, they will have the guest house, now, so she'll be out to visit a lot, I'm sure.

[@PatrickPoet]

@@astatine0085 yay!!!

[@kriswhite1344]

As your ready for the garden plants I am sure your dear friend Jill will send you cuttings of anything .. you desire!

[@wanderertimetogo348]

I thank the bees when I see them to let them know how much I appreciate them.

[@edenstarr5740]

I know it's a heart wrenching goodbye, but I'm so excited to watch the next chapter unfold! The kids grow up. The farm build and make you all into the people that built a dream... Not just a home. As you grow, so we grow with you. Living a little piece of heaven vicariously through this channel. Thank you, and I'll see you next time. ❤️

[@LuJustLu]

Maybe it's just me but I thought Miah's analogy of the garden was EVERYTHING. It was short and sweet but dang it...Spot On! Farewell first love, farewell.

[@RanglingRutherfords]

Oh Jess. This garden tour got me right in the feels. I will have some tomato plants waiting for you when you get here and some ripe tomatoes to share. 😇

[@CaronRenee]

Never would I have thought a garden video would make me cry. Thank you Jessica for sharing your beautifully garden, lessons, love and poetry with me. ❤️❤️

[@mitchdaniels5276]

You never fail to provoke the tears! 😂 thanks for letting us grow with y’all 🌱

[@tamararobinson2069]

You are the most Beautiful thing that has grown in this garden.

[@rayyoung7780]

I believe God never wastes experience so I can hardly wait to see all the things He will do with and through you in your new place. Thanks for this video. It was very special.

[@rachelhall4808]

This comment hit closer to home than you know. It definitely wasn’t just about this beautiful family and homesteading that’s for sure! Thank you Ray for sharing this thought! God bless!

[@ramibu239]

So bittersweet!😢 You taught me so many things in that garden too Jess!!!!💕🌻

[@fareebug8439]

I feel the same. I grew in that garden along with her. I'm just not ready to leave. It will remain grand - but not the same.

[@pennynewell3459]

STOP TEARING UP!!! Can’t watch you cry over this. First few minutes in. Lol ❤️❤️❤️

[@ravenh8115]

"bees become your besties "SO TRUE!!!I love it

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

7 seconds in, I'm already CRYING.

[@augustagootee6254]

Second this!!

[@mirandabeaudry7936]

SAME!

[@kmarshall53]

A few seconds in, and tears are falling. Oh, Jess…my love for my garden feels the same way. 💗💗💗

[@gillianmuspic2337]

I just heard something that I had to share with you immediately. Apparently if you plant buckwheat it will attract beneficials who love eating squash bugs!

[@ogadlogadl490]

Great tip 👍🏼

[@retntxstrong27]

I bought a wooden chair at the nearby Goodwill Store for $6. It's comfortable to sit on, holding up very well in the hot, rainy, humid weather of South Texas. I look at that chair from my kitchen window and think of your garden tours, substantially larger than my 6 raised beds. But I get great pleasure from my little garden as I'm sure others do. It's not the size of the garden that matters. It's the heart in the gardener that makes a difference. Both your heart and your garden, wherever it may be, are priceless! Looking forward to your next adventure in South Carolina!

[@KnitsOnIce]

Oh dear! I didn't think your farewell garden tour would make me cry (the tears you held back with grace). Salt water spills from my eyes. What a great video! Thank you for all you have shared with us. My husband and I are on our 2nd year with beds we put together from watching your helpful, entertaining, faith-in-humanity-restoring videos. We have learned so much from you, especially me. Dear Hubby grew up on a farm in NW INdiana and he is also learning new things. The most helpful thing is telling us that each season is a learning session, so I chant that regularly, HA! This year I learned that excessive heat is not good for green beans in the high desert of Western CO. God Blees you and your family and thank you again for sharing your life with the world. I cannot wait to watch your dreams come true.

[@aaronvillegas768]

Your wording knows just how to play my ❤ strings! Going to miss you here in 7B North West Arkansas...but so excited to see the Future!

[@lorihuizinga7932]

Oh my you have melted my heart with this tour. Dragon tongue bush beans and Paul Robson tomato in my garden on Vancouver Island Canada because of you Jessica.

[@janeb7633]

Simple, that was the absolute BEST way to share the final farewell to this garden. I look forward to supporting you as you start a new chapter in your lives on a new homestead. Blessings sent back to your family in abundance. ❤️

[@josie_posie809]

Didn't think that I would cry. Your enthusiasm has made me a better gardener and encouraged me to dream.

[@amboe13]

Jess, Thank you. Thank you for being a vessel. Inspiration, hope and love pour from your soul. So many are thankful we found your channel. Many many prayers for abundance.

[@Michelle.Robinette]

Oh my, this is going to be bittersweet! I can’t tell you how much you mean to me Jess. I found my new home because of you. God put Arkansas on my heart thru you, we are now renting in Missouri (moved from AZ) we are just over the AR state line and I have my first real garden. I started watching you in June of last year, God can do great things in a short amount of time. Thank you! From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU! I can’t wait to watch you build your new farm. I am hoping we can do the same in the next few years. God bless you 💕💕💕

[@sunshinejenny777]

Very wise. I love the saying "Every garden needs a chair." Is that one of your magnets?

[@melissabutts6694]

It definitely needs to be if it isn’t !

[@ritamccartt-kordon283]

This sounds like a great title for a NEW BOOK!

[@LB-eh5fz]

Rita McCartt-Kordon OH MY ,YOU ARE SO RIGHT ,,ID BUY THAT BOOK ,,,EVERY GARDEN NEEDS A CHAIR,,,, JESS SHOULD WRITE THAT BOOK ,,HER LIFE IS SO FILLED WITH ADVENTURES GALORE ON HER HORIZON OF LIFE ,,I WANT TO WATCH IT ALL UNFOLD 👵🏻♥️

[@ritamccartt-kordon283]

@@LB-eh5fz AGREED!

[@bryannaodessaharder]

I remember when I first found your Channel last winter, I’d watch your older videos and I was like ugh I can’t wait to see those roses completely fill out and it didn’t take long for me 😂 patience is a virtue for sure tho.

[@Dixieburk1]

My photos of the garden are always a big comfort to me in the winter and inspire me to look forward to the next year.

[@KarensAlabamaLife]

I don’t know how you made it through this last garden tour...I’m in tears. God speed, and I bless YOU, until next time!! 😍😭😍😭