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[@lemonsorlimes3678]

“You cannot have perfection and life in the same place” I’ll be holding on to that one!!

[@bettinah.7429]

Definitely!

[@codyjlee]

Sure you can, but only if we’re talking about our savior Jesus!

[@sarahgoninan3124]

This needs to be on a sticker or a shirt!

[@bravegirlarise7672]

Yes, that really hit this former perfectionist! 💯❤️

[@DawnitaHall]

When she said that, I felt the Lord say, “Pay attention. This is for you.” Thanks Jess for speaking truth into my life.

[@elizabethdowney3412]

I don’t strive for a perfect harvest. I strive for a humbling harvest.

[@RainyJo715]

Amen! 🙏🏼 I love that.:))

[@worleyhavenhomestead1448]

That is a great way to look at it, thanks!!

[@shirleyvastine9328]

That should be on a t-shirt.

[@elizabethdowney3412]

@@shirleyvastine9328 “Harvesting Humility” is a good one too. Other things in our lives that also harvest humility are parenting, gardening, home making, marriage, etc.

[@mmegraham]

I think the abundance, in all its shapes and forms, is the perfection. A cosmetically 'perfect' harvest is really a freak show.

[@paulhanson7329]

For the network. Please consider a show about the disabled gardener and the elderly gardener. People with limitations. Vertical gardening. Stand up gardening. Wheelchair gardening. Gardening with allergies or asthma. It’s possible.

[@claireisacamel]

Absolutely!! From a person with a joint condition that makes gardening hard on many days, I think it’d be amazing to show that even with that, it’s still possible and so worthy!

[@progressnotperfection9920]

Check out the youtube channel Robbie and Gary Gardening Easy. They have solutions for that.

[@paulhanson7329]

I’m not talking about the common let’s do one show about disabled gardening. That’s what the people too busy being able bodied gardeners do. I’m talking about a weekly series by disabled gardeners. Not how to build a raised bed for someone in a wheel chair. A show that shows the JOY of the experience for gardeners with limitations. You know, the forgotten gardeners. The ones that most people are too busy to spend day after day season after season seeing then doing gardening.

[@colliecoform4854]

I am a disabled gardener. I keep saying I don't think I can do this next year but I do. I get between nothing and 2 to 3 hours spaced out through the day. Spring is the hardest with so much to get done. My garden is a bit unconventional, vegetables and flowers planted together. I am trying fabric pots this year. If you are a gardener a disability does not stop you even if it's just gardening in pots on the deck. I would love to see how others handle it throughout the season.

[@paulhanson7329]

I too am disabled. I would watch a show that included wounded warriors and a buddy gardening together or grandparent and grand child gardening or nursing home gardening. Someone should make an elastic headband with a small laser to let a severely disabled person point to the weed they want pulled or the tomato to pick. Sometimes an abled body person is needed to help but there is honor and joy gardening with a friend that is disabled. I think.

[@heiditurner7022]

You are a teacher of gardening and most importantly you are a teacher of loving your life! I can’t tell you how many times you all have touched my heart and my mind. I think differently about so many things because of you and your wonderful family. I thank you for that…

[@meganrodriguez2880]

“You cannot have perfection and abundant life in the same place.” - Jessica Sowards This line really hit me today. Love it! 💚

[@amandafrederick8308]

New shirt I'm thinking 🤔👀

[@Beckaboo1982]

Me too. I needed to hear this!

[@mamamode1312]

Yes, Jess you are wise beyond your years.

[@soniaspangenberg8557]

The abundant life IS the perfection.

[@sarahaccardi]

Dude so good ay. I became a slave to perfection (of my dream life) and God kept blocking those doors. Either that or like in the bible they bleed and try their hardest worshipping idols and Gods like it’s just a piece of wood that you created?!? Perfection is a big fat lie and produces no fruit. Woo Jess.

[@nicoleolson1347]

“You cannot have perfection and abundant life in the same place” 😭🥰

[@CanadianPermacultureLegacy]

Wow this video is beautiful. Jess' experience mirrors mine, and is the exact reason I started making content also... to show people the better way. I had a similar experience waking up to abundance in life - being like a kid in a zoo just walking around looking at all the interactions. I cannot imagine growing food in a sterile environment. You cannot experience what I experience every morning on my coffee walk-around my food forest, and then not be changed forever.

[@frederickanderson8778]

@@CanadianPermacultureLegacy I didn't know you also watched Jess!

[@UrbanWhiteBuffaloFarm]

You cannot have perfection anywhere at anytime anyway. There has never been any perfection in the history of the world. Anyone seeking perfection is doomed to the ultimate failure of never finding it and passing by all the very best which we have all around us.

[@LadysFarm]

I love her garden. I’m excited to see how she designs her new garden when she moves

[@staceystrukel1917]

Me too!

[@LadysFarm]

@@staceystrukel1917 🥰🥰🥰

[@bbraskey8521]

It’s going to be lovely, I’m sure of it. 💖

[@LadysFarm]

@@bbraskey8521 🥰🥰🥰 I don’t doubt it one bit

[@shiningstoneranch1569]

You had me at when the spider wasn't there the next day! This is the first year I tossed the conventional pesticides, then our son brings us this lady bug larvae in his bug catching kit. Happy dance.

[@debsenritchedrefuge603]

Wow! You never cease to amaze me in all you accomplish together! To be young and full of His Spirit, Creativity and Life filled with Fruitful Intentions full of Blessings!❤️ 🥬🥕🍓🐝🌿🌸🌹🥒🍅🫐🍉🙏 🙌 thanks for all your Blessings

[@rachelgreer5263]

Considering I don't watch TV I appreciate you continuing youtube. I admire your work and enjoy putting the knowledge you give into practice.

[@gelwood99]

This is an app that can be on your phone or laptop. No commercials, just access to like minded people. so much better than tv.

[@ourtinyacres5173]

Yeah I don't watch TV either.

[@OGKenG]

Ummm... This isn't going to be on TV. It is on an app that you install and pay for access then stream to your computer or phone.

[@carolmilburn489]

If it is an app you download and pay to watch, I’m afraid she will lose a lot of followers, so hopefully they will sit continue with utube

[@regenerated4life]

@@carolmilburn489 I think there are enough people that will put their money where their mouths are to make Abundance Plus successful.

[@barnrazedbyjesse6893]

Yes! "A place where people can sit their family down and not worry about what add is coming on or what is coming on next." 🙌 Amen, Hallelujah!

[@adanson83]

My heart is so happy about a grassroots network where people are real and not influenced by the me culture or the greed culture. God bless all of you! Thank you for being open and excited to new experiences that give platforms for education and spiritual guidance.

[@AmiBurr]

Blessing on you, friend ~ sounds like you’re following your heart. ❤️ I personally cannot support Justin in any way. He has made decisions based on wealth for a while now. Not that he should remain “poor”, but it matters to remain relatable to your viewers. I’m the beginning, I loved Art and Bri’s channel because he worked as a nurse and homesteaded. So very relatable. I then unfollowed them when he quit working and their content was mostly click bait, I just cannot watch the hardship they curate for a few more followers. I am almost 50 and do everything each of you do every single day with six children and a mortgage, sheep/dairy goats/cows/pigs/chicken/garden/farmers market and I homestead sustainably/regeneratively because I love it and believe it matters. Too, I am blessed with a man who works off the farm so we can pursue this dream, like most every one of homestead channel followers. I don’t KZbin because it would take away from all that I do here on the farm, but what I have loved about your channel is the relatability. If folks out here cannot connect with someone they consider a teacher in their lives regarding homesteading they will be consistently discouraged and eventually give up. And that just makes me super sad. So for what it’s worth, I’m cheering that you’ll swim upstream from all of the other homesteaders joining Justin’s network. Be the one who stays relatable to the common man/woman.

[@poodledaddles1091]

Ami-you nailed it!

[@virginiabarefootgardener3677]

Bless your heart, Ami Burr ❤ You sound like you are one blessed, hardworking woman. I live a life similar to yours. We live on a farm/homestead and my husband works full time plus hours off the farm. At 61 years of age I take care of the life around the farm and home, working full time + hours . I am a farmer. We have Gardens, salvaged greenhouses, cows, sheep, pigs, chickens, ducks and horses . I have been an heirloom plant gardener and seed saver for 36 years now and have always strived to garden organically. We have several orchards also . We love living a simple, sustainable as possible life. I love the old ways. My husband will help with evening chores and on weekends when he does not work off the farm. Our children are grown and we have 4 young grandchildren who love visiting our farm and helping grandma and grandpa do chores. It is a hard life at times but it is a blessed life full of God's goodness. God bless

[@vivianking8143]

so glad to see people waking up. In Joy

[@RewiredforJoy]

Ahhh! This is so exciting, it brings me (& many others) so much joy to see the success you have gained. You deserve all of it and more 💗

[@user-qh5nk4xs5t]

Jess & Miah obviously derive pure joy from the process and fruit of their labor. I trust they will not settle for less than that same authenticity in the filming of their show. Best of luck to them both in this new phase on their journey!

[@theanimalsmagicshop4785]

Young people like you give me hope for the future. We all have a higher purpose here and I look forward to seeing your and your family continuing to fulfill yours.

[@TheBourneHomestead]

Jess, the eloquence in your ability to tell your story is relatable and inspirational. The garden is always a perfect metaphor for life! Congratulations on your new venture, that really is exciting! 💛💚

[@pressedearth9492]

Justin is the best. What a vision for what a network could be. God bless and prosper your timely endeavors.

[@lynnkincaid6780]

Jess & Sweet Miah, I have such joy watching you and your family. If God is giving you this platform and you keep Him at the top of your Lives, which I believe you will, God has more for you than you could ever imagine. Your YT show makes me 😊 and happy. I bless you! 🙏

[@al4377]

Blessings are filling your lives. You are so wonderful. I dont think you realize just how much your love of God shines thru your videos. Even when your stressed your love shibes thru! Congrates

[@marshashonk4667]

Thank-you so much for your inspiring me to take gardening up a notch. I started watching your channel during COVID last year. At age 60 I planted a wonderful vertical garden and bought a canner and canned for the first time ever. This year I took old tin on my property and made raised beds! I love what you said today about perfection and life!

[@jubileebay]

Jess and Miah, I am compelled to catch and learn from each of your videos. I appreciate your warmth, passion, and spirit. I’ve not experienced anything of the same with Justin’s channel. It is not that I dislike Justin, but he and Rebecca work the land in a detached manner. They seem to talk to the land, and do not talk with it and nurture a relationship. This is what I’ve come to expect from Justin’s channel and content…he speaks to his followers but does not speak with them and nurture a relationship with them. Please be mindful.

[@southerngardengigi]

I’ve been trying to really put into words how I feel about this because I was so disappointed, so thank you. Jess seems to have a true God connection to the land we are called to steward, and she shows that to her viewers, whereas I don’t get that same feeling from the Rhodes. Your words exactly captures my discontent. It’s almost a beware of false prophets sort of situation

[@caseyfreeman5507]

Jess and Miah are precious. Justin Rhodes not so much. I wish them all the best but sometimes you look a sweet people who get together with someone who seems to have a bad character and you're like- why don't they see what I see? And I understand that I don't know him personally and she and Miah do but man- you can get a vibe about someone. What I don't like is how he acts like he's an expert and sells all this information like he is but he's really new to a lot of the stuff he is pushing.

[@Kminer007]

Years ago, there used to be several garden shows on tv. Now you can’t find any. New generations have a hunger for that knowledge. So glad you are Going to help people learn to live off the land and care for it.

[@7munkee]

I cannot thank you enough for the things I have learned from you. I have been on this voyage with you for 3 years and I have learned a lot. You will be successful in your new endeavor.

[@katiez5660]

I have to say I’ve enjoyed the free videos. I wish you the best and hope you keep control of your spontaneous videos.

[@AnnaWagnerCarroll]

Coffee in the garden at dawn. Perfection. ☕️

[@jasminepayne4235]

This video shook me to my core. I needed this today. ❤️ mom life is really catching up and to hear you say “ you cannot have perfection and life in the same place” how absolutely true.

[@MaryM-qq7zk]

You Are a breathe of Fresh Air! Thank you and may God Continue to Bless your Path!!☦️🥰🇱🇷

[@marciday3861]

Will Daniel do music for the TV show? It's one of my favorite things about your channel. I don't think it will feel like Roots and Refuge without him.

[@sandrawaters5369]

I agree.

[@beccawurfel6757]

I agree!!!

[@Lucky_5090]

I agree❣❣

[@greenhousehomestead8047]

I definitely agree!

[@willow3brooke]

I spent time in Hopi Arizona a few summers ago. They have a tradition growing organic corn. They plant many seeds in a hole and I learned that they plant a kernel for the hair, for the bird, for the rain, etc. They end up growing enough for themselves and the life around them. It's a beautiful principle and it made me happy to hear you speak of life in the garden in the same way.

[@lotus....]

I love that!

[@unique32journalist]

I just saw something about that! I think PBS did a show about the huge drought threatening the western part of the U.S., and they interviewed this Hopi Indian guy. He scooped a shallow hole in the ground, poured some corn kernels in it, and put the dirt back over it. He called it “dry planting”. The plants are never watered. Between water deep in the ground, and the small bits of rainfall they get each year, they grow on their own. The seeds have been saved and used for generations so they are built for that climate. Pretty cool.

[@jessicapabon2105]

@@unique32journalist oh that's interesting!

[@TheCoronaleo2]

we are all permaculture now. it is so satisfying to be able to forage in the orchard and gardens with the grandkids and not have to be worried about chemicals. we have tons of monarchs, hummingbirds, honey bees and a large variety of birds which eat caterpillars and squash bugs. so glad we chose to let nature take care of it for us.. Thanks again Jess and God Bless You.

[@sharonk-youngliving-teamoils]

Every time you say I bless you at the end of your videos, it makes me cry because I receive your blessing from the Lord! God bless you and Jeremiah, and your family in your move!

[@tammytackitt8713]

Jessica you're a lifesaver I was just fixing to go out and buy something to kill the little creatures that was on my beans until you showed me the baby ladybugs on your show right now I went back out there and I found baby ladybugs and I don't believe it I would have killed them but now I'm going to leave them alone thank you Jess

[@gailsgardenherbsmore1605]

Several years ago I was suppose to be on a major talk tv show, but one day the guy who was in charge was talking to me on the phone and telling me how I needed to show emotion etc. After thinking about it, I called him back and told him I did NOT want to do the show. I am a real person and I will show emotions when I naturally show them. It actually made me a bit mad. Well, so was he. He yelled at me over the phone saying, "Do you know how many people would give an arm an leg to be on this show?" But...I would not do it. I had another time when something similar happened...but a person needs to be who they are. I totally agree with you on that.

[@mariannesouza8326]

Good for you! 😀👏🏼

[@virginiaallisonpeck2517]

Necessity is a wonderful teacher sometimes… God is good!

[@grekahg3938]

This is so AWESOME!!! I am so happy for you guys and Justin too! This will be great and I can see a whole new wave of young families joining the home farming/steadying....future farmers in a whole new light! 💚💚💚

[@ballymullinfarm]

I have such mixed emotions. So happy that these guys get to follow there dreams. But also had a look of the cost of Abundanceplus and it’s not very affordable. I am so looking forward to see the set up of the new farm so I hope it’s still all on KZbin. 😊

[@marygrott8095]

I wish you all the best with the TV show. Really hoping you will still film the progression of R&R on KZbin. You said you'll still be doing YT, but you have also said you want to share the future progress of your vision with your YT viewers, so I hope that still is the plan.

[@alisonowens1921]

I’m sad as I won’t be paying to become an abundance + member that means I miss out so many will also I think it’s actually limiting the people who would love to see it

[@AB-ol5uz]

@@alisonowens1921 just a thought...instead of being sad that you can't subscribe to the platform at this time, try praying for the opportunity to be able to subscribe in the weeks to come. I don't know you personally so I have no idea what your financial goals are and if the money's not there (been there in a major way myself) - then honor that season of restraint...but if it's a matter of budgeting to allow for it, that is different. There are many people in this group that have decades worth of seeds in their storehouse so they had the money to purchase far more seeds than they can use in this lifetime because it comforted them in some way to do so. So, sometimes it's not a question of not having the money but where it's spent. However, if money is super tight and there genuinely is no wiggle room to subscribe, then I encourage you to pray for opportunities to generate extra income so that you can subscribe if it's truly a heart's desire. God will bring things to light - whether it's having a garage sale, getting an unexpected order for eggs/produce/milk, or something that you make by hand, an extra shift at work or a pay raise, etc....otherwise, if it's more of a "fear or missing out" - then a heart's desire - have no fear - youtube, Instagram ad her other outlets will still meet your heart where you are.

[@OldWaysGardeningandPrepping]

@@alisonowens1921 Your not alone I won't be watching it.

[@renebyers6153]

The kind of entertainment I would actually watch. People with morals and values. And love. Sounds great. Hold the line 😎

[@susanlance8179]

I am so excited for your family. Blessings through this journey of faith and hope.

[@stacyannwalker8637]

You made the right decision Jess and that's one of the reasons why we love and appreciate you. Being true to who you are and what you believe in says a lot about you as a person.

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

Thank you!

[@Glamkat1]

About 15 years ago my parents transitioned to organic farming for their apple and cherry orchards here in the PNW. They started to have aphid problems as well. I was a teenager at the time and my parents ordered crates of lady bugs. When the lady bugs arrived, my family and I went with the lady bugs and just scooped them into the trunk of the tree. That was the first time I found out that lady bugs bite 🤣

[@danihuff3389]

please finish

[@Lucky_5090]

Yes finish, how did thecbug balance out, how did the orchards transition and how did they do

[@Glamkat1]

The lady bugs did help out quite about with aphids but the aphids did leave behind sticky a substance and made the leave sticky and curly in the cherry trees. It lasted a few years of aphid problems while they transitioned to full organic 🥰 we actually are currently in full cherry harvest mode the last week and never regretted going organic 🤗

[@carolmc760]

You are my inspiration to not only grow our food but to make it as beautiful as I can

[@lindaminor1985]

What a lovely friend you are.😊❤

[@inderwink]

Your thoughts on learning “to be still in discomfort” apply well-beyond the garden. Discomfort is a great teacher of mine. Learning to sit with discomfort instead of reaching for the first distraction to relieve myself from discomfort is hard to do, but the outcomes of making myself do it have been rewarding. Can’t wait for Jess’s Book of Garden Essays and Wisdoms! ✌️

[@Lucky_5090]

I really love this comment

[@marshagibson5899]

She definitely could so do a beautiful devotional book. There's an incredible circle of teaching going on...God, the garden, Jess, the people.

[@TheSpottedBoot]

Not too gross if you think of the aphid infestation as a "lady bug buffet" 😋🐞🐞🐞

[@VLynnie]

I had the same thing happen this year. A lot of aphids and then junior lady bugs showed up. I let it happen. I didn't want to hurt the ladybugs.

[@hastycontemplation]

I love your story about the aphids and organic gardening. I love the buzzing insects and bees and life and it tears me apart to witness all the spraying that occurs.

[@giniwarren81]

Congratulations on your great news of starting a TV show and network. So exciting. You have a lot on your plate right now. You deserve it

[@ashlynnowobielski7508]

I'm so happy to hear that the vision for this new show is less about views and purely to tell true stories! When I saw the tv show bit in this video title, I was worried we would lose the purity if who y'all are. Love it!!

[@margaretmorris9561]

I wish I could poke the “thumbs up” over and over again. Great news.

[@leneekelly6597]

A couple years ago, I reached out to you and thanked you for being unashamed of the faith we share and representing believers and Arkansans so well. Thank you, again, for continuing to hold fast. My heart sings for the opportunities that are ahead for you and your family. Blessings!

[@suesurrency1309]

I agree with a previous post about checking out Robbie and Gary Gardening Easy.This is so exciting,the plans you have for the future of homesteading.Jess,you and Miah have such a wonderful story to tell.

[@deniseclay3681]

Love, love, love your channel because you are so real, and that's what people want to see. We don't want or need theatrics or made-up drama.

[@BrandyR53681]

I am so glad for the blessing of your success! I am also sad to see you go. You have been a beacon of happiness for my homesteading/farming education on youtube. I dont think you realize how very RARE it is to find an apolitical, fully welcoming, and non judgemental channel. Especially for urban dwellers or 9-5ers or persons of non white ethnicity, or non Christian faith. To find a channel that doesnt attack people for living a different lifestyle, but still wants to learn how to grow on the balcony of their 8th story apt without back handed comments about "the right way to live". It is VERY hard to find a channel like yours! You will be sorely missed. The Rhodes dont fit the same description :(

[@cexe2120]

With the exception of the storebought tomatoes taste like disappointment tshirt (a bit too snotty and negative for my taste, I just want people to try more veggies, if the store is the only option...), I agree with your comment that Jess is mostly all positive and love. I adore her spirit and need more of it in my life. It is so hard to find homesteaders who don't have that too precious everyone-can-do-this attitude. And are willing to acknowledge the very real challenges others face. Diversity matters. Inclusivity matters. Happy Gardening Brandy!

[@AB-ol5uz]

She's not leaving KZbin so you won't lose her. To give you an idea of the production value/difference in storytelling for the docuseries vs a KZbin VLOG - this is the first episode of Justin's family series - Rooted - abundantpermaculture.lpages.co/rooted-premiere-thanks/ (it's free to watch)

[@BrandyR53681]

@@cexe2120 Same! I LOVE that Jess only focuses on sharing knowledge and experiences, and genuinely only cares about encouraging people to get into nature and get their hands dirty. She couldnt care less what gender your spouse is, who you voted for or how many acres you own!

[@BrandyR53681]

@@AB-ol5uz Thanks for confirming she will stay on youtube! That warms my heart. I will not watch anything linked about the Rhodes.

[@ElderandOakFarm]

I'm so proud & happy for you all!

[@-_.Nameyourcatdog._-]

Your husband is a lucky man. Your so knowledgeable, driven and inspiring. Hope more fruitful years are to come for you and your family. Have An amazing day! Trying to get the wife to watch you!!!

[@BlackDogDesigns]

Thank you for reminding me that our difficult times can turn into a bounty and harvest just like our gardens. I am getting ready the fight my 2nd battle with cancer and I was thinking as you were talking that I need to # 1 remember to turn my waiting room into a class room as I go through treatment and study more on my passion for gardening. # 2 I will also come out stronger on the other side and hopefully take my love of gardening to a new level and see the world through new fresh eyes, thank you for always sharing and inspiring❤️

[@christiehill9467]

Shary my heart goes out to you. I pray you beat this cancer and find a love of gardening in the process. How cool would it be to grow a plant that's the color of your cancer ribbon 🎗️(example pink celery) as a reminder of how determined you are. Hugs ❤️

[@BlackDogDesigns]

@@christiehill9467 Thank you, I do love gardening, it’s always been my therapy. That is a fantastic idea, thank you for your kind words🙏

[@deborahzamora479]

Good for you Shari. I have had several medical issues recently and have survived them all by having a positive attitude about the outcome, and giving myself something to reach for while in recovery. For one surgery I prepared all the supplies to make a quilt I had wanted, and so went about creating it while I got back on my feet. For another I did a watercolor of a big beautiful Pink Rose which now hangs on my wall and reminds me that I am a breast cancer survivor.... It makes me feel stronger when I see these things that I have learned and created while in recovery. There is great accomplishment in healing oneself, use this down time, it is a gift.

[@maggievw1166]

As long as the earth remains, there shall be seedtime and harvest. Blessings!

[@gloriakipfer3144]

God continues to bless our KZbin community and now this !!? I'm so excited !! Justin Rhodes family and now you guys joining in , what a journey it will be !! Can't wait to see and learn more and who else might join ??!!! God bless you all !!

[@candynkeith]

Oh my goodness. That is so awesome. God sure works in mysterious ways. Congratulations. My heart is thrilled for you.

[@DixieLivingHomestead]

Yeah, I knew it! Looking forward to having you here neighbor!! May the Lord use this endeavor to further His kingdom.

[@2friesshortofabigmac407]

love that your trying to make a tv channel with more than can be found on youtube... prices are too high for those of us who struggle to homestead to begin with... I am debt free and have been my entire adult life but still need to watch every penny... the more youtubers I watch the more they seem to just be gearing us to buying even more from them

[@minnesotagal507]

You will have to pay to watch them now though

[@regenerated4life]

@@minnesotagal507 Imagine paying for an education!

[@2friesshortofabigmac407]

its the same content as youtube has... nothing is different with the exception of the price

[@regenerated4life]

@@2friesshortofabigmac407 There are many things that aren't allowed to be shown on youtube that can be shown on the app.

[@stellaz2595]

@@minnesotagal507 They will still be here on KZbin.

[@MadTracker]

I never would have left this place. It’s so beautiful.

[@hazelkagey6739]

Jess you and Miah are two of the most adorable people I have ever run across. You have your heads on straight as you contemplate the future. I wish you and yours complete success in every endeavor you dream up. Congratulations on your new adventure in life. May God give you all His favor and blessings.

[@sarahobeebopo]

Well. I guess there goes that. I'm in the chorus of disappointments that Justin is involved. Aside from the annoyance of paying for yet another streaming platform. I'm just crossing my fingers that your content here wont change, and I'll be able to continue to support you and your family through this channel and through your shop and your courses!

[@chettajohnson5261]

I really don't understand the instinct to have a complaining response. She said this KZbin channel will not change. You're not losing anything.

[@regenerated4life]

@@chettajohnson5261 Its probably just trolls.

[@LDuna1124]

@@regenerated4life Sarah has a legitimate concern. Justin is all about the almighty dollar and Jess is about content. I too hate the involvement with Justin. Joining Abundance Plus benefits Justin.

[@LDuna1124]

I completely agree Sarah. I watched Justin for years. The more he moved to profit the less interesting his videos became. I think Jess is a diamond and hate she is getting involved with AP.

[@regenerated4life]

@@LDuna1124 Says who? You? How long have you known Justin?

[@LoveEnvy]

Dear Jess, You dont know me but I wanted to say thank you I wanted to send this privately but didnt know how but like I said I want to say thank you u saved my life truly I ran across your KZbin page about 5yrs ago when I had first started trying to garden and my life was crazy and I had some major problems with my health and some other family problems and things werent looking good and one morning I went out to my very small garden at the time and sat down in side it crying my eyes out to release some stress and I got a notification that you would post a new video so while sitting in my garden I played your video on KZbin I don't remember which video it was but I remember you were talking passionately about the garden and how it it was your calming space and how you Worship in the garden now I'm not a religious person but I am a very spiritual person and that day your passion moved me and it helped me remove the weight from my shoulders I now worship my garden daily so thank you for helping me find my peace because to be honest if I wouldnt have seen that video that day I'm not sure things would have turned out the way they did so thank you Jessica you are my savior... bless be to you and your family If this isnt permitted please delete

[@BradfordHomestead]

@DestinyAndrews that was just beautiful! God bless you, you are not alone dear! Keep growing!!

[@kimcritchfield5796]

I think Jess would agree she isn’t your savior, but she can help point you to the One who is! 😜. He finds us all in these special ways using other people. I’ll be praying for you to continue to find peace in the garden. 🥰

[@janicegilman7672]

@@kimcritchfield5796 truth! I will join you in this prayer.

[@lanak.fromnewmexico1143]

Destiny, I'm praying for you to keep growing and learning from Jess and Miah and whoever else on her channel you can, I only have a dog and a couple gardens. But I've learned so much from Jess since I started watching only a few short months ago. Not only the difference in growing things but also to have more faith in the Lord and in myself. It's amazing how much my attitude and my whole life has changed since I found Jess and Miah's channel! I have faith in you dear friend. So keep going and growing. You have many people on here who are supporting you 🤗🤗. God bless. 🙏🙏💕💕🙏🙏🦋🦋🤗🤗🙏🙏💕💕🦋🦋. ( I'm disabled, and if I can do it, so can you 🤗🤗🙏🙏🤗🤗. )

[@LovelyAndTrue]

She helped me do the same and I found Jesus in the garden. Read Genesis, pray for Jesus to reveal truth to you. Get to know the creator of the creation that nurtures and nourishes you...he is calling you home. ❤️

[@aleashalockhart5218]

Jessica, you and your garden are an inspiration! I am praying for continued blessings for your family and farm! Thank you for encouraging me to grow as a gardener💕🥰

[@toolmantrl]

Yessssss!!!!!!!!!! If you build it, we will come! I am excited for a homesteaders and gardener's network channel! I will watch it!

[@cedarrockcabin3633]

I wish you, your family and even Justin & his company the best of luck on this new endeavor. I thoroughly enjoy your channel and your book. Unfortunately, I do not for see spending $60/yr or more on another TV channel.

[@myztery6719]

Is that how much it will cost? :(

[@regenerated4life]

@@myztery6719 6 dollars a month is super cheap

[@myztery6719]

@@regenerated4life Can you pay it by the month or do you need to pay by the year?

[@AB-ol5uz]

@@myztery6719 you can pay monthly and there is no commitment - so you can cancel at anytime. There are tiers of subscription levels - people that just want access to the docuseries and his prior documentaries are at one level and then it goes up the full community level with their entire catalog (all of his classes, youtube vlogs, docu series and more). So, if people have no desire to homestead themselves or are quite a ways from that goal, the first tier is a good one to stay connected to the lifestyle and have clean content, etc. They are approx 20 minutes long (which is the minimum required to be on Netflix, for example). Justin mentioned earlier this year that he hopes to bring on 3 or 4 more families to the content mix within the next year so it's not just about the Rhodes family - feature people in different parts of the country, different stages of growth/different goals, etc.

[@regenerated4life]

@@myztery6719 I'm paying monthly.

[@amazingperson231]

I love you guys! It is so encouraging to see the younger generation be so stable and wise and transparent and open. It gives me great hope in these crazy troubled times. Wish you were my neighbours, but then again I feel you are.

[@fundamental1020]

Best wishes for the tv show and your move. You are both so very bright and you especially have been blessed with incredible speaking skills; communicating so personally.

[@nelrommes3510]

I am so happy for you all!

[@kcfootballchick]

As soon as I saw the title of this video, I was hoping you were going to say this was going to be on Abundance+. Eek! I am so excited for you guys and for all of us too!

[@juliejames917]

You’ve changed me. I was a Gardner before because well, that’s what we do in my family. Now I’m a gardener for my heart. I’ve lived through some personal rough times. Mistakes I made that I can’t take back. I know how to heal now because of words you said about grace, But once you said that God would never give us such a strong desire if he didn’t plan to fulfill it. I believe this now. Thank you. Can’t wait for your show. I’ll be there watching. In a world full of yuck, gardening has saved my heart. For real this time.

[@rebeccataylor137]

in SC and cannot wait to watch this blossom. I am a would-be homesteader that has lots of ideas and info and no time d/t work. Praying ya'll will inspire me to be open to God's will on this venture.

[@avaava1341]

Imperfection leads to an abundant & rich journey. Abundance in lessons & learning. Walk with love release the outcome. How God reveals Himself in the details of our life. Stay blessed sister. Much love.

[@just_growwithit6890]

Abundance plus...great..that means we have to purchase another package to watch your videos...hope you still do youtube so people who dont or cant buy yet another tv chanel can still follow your journey

[@lindsayvlogslife]

Literally the first thing she said about it was that they won’t stop doing KZbin.

[@lastchancehomestead5116]

I hope this all works out for them but I do honestly have one question that comes from a place within me that just can't reason currently spending money on an app to view them. Purchase items from them to support them directly when the budget allows. Question is how could she ever show all the content for free on KZbin then expect people to watch a repeat on the app they pay for ? Anyone is naive if they truly think there won't be more shown on the app not shown on KZbin. What will one miss out on not paying monthly I feel is a lot of what people questioning it is asking. How will they have time with all they have ahead of them to do all this recording and still have the amazing content they do on KZbin. Yes they totally deserve to make a living but the one chick saying they didn't get paid sure they do from ads on KZbin that people watch while watching them, also from sells of their merch that viewers bought to support , affiliate links and so forth so no need to come at my comment to the young lady attacking others for their questions and opinions that they have a right to have just as she does have a right to hers. But not a right to attack someone of thiers. Also the other lady posting the video to watch of the Rhodes first episode... how do you not get the concern that its obviously paid content for a reason and those that watched him have expressed a change in his channel here on KZbin. People are worried that they will now with an already tight budget have to pay to watch a family they have come to care and love like thier own. Its a legitimate worry that hopefully over time as R&R hopefully contuines to share on KZbin it will squash those fears of the feeling of missing out. People have their right to not support someone else that owns the app because their practice doesn't align with theirs. It sucks that this opinion and thoughts will keep them from the extra R&R content also but that is their choice. I just know currently my family, garden and home is in a major time of growth and I can't afford even the $6 package. That makes me sad but ill just continue to watch them on KZbin and hope they stick to how it has been atleast even if on a smaller output. Don't tell me to save or pray for the money to afford it trust me when I say every extra dollar goes to preparing this house to sell in a few years to get the most we can to purchase our forever farm that by far out weighs any entertainment I would like to pay for extra outside of our internet. We don't even have any paid subscriptions or cable just internet which is prepaid and super cheap. 🤷‍♀️ I wish them the best of luck on this new adventure.

[@poodledaddles1091]

I suspected the move to SC was about "networking"....that is JR's specialty, I'm so sorry you took the bait.

[@redheadwitharake8569]

What do you mean?

[@tessie652001]

Just please be happy for them this is a wonderful journey they are about to do . God has blessed them very much .

[@sandrawaters5369]

In every situation there is always someone who wants to pull the rug out from under your feet and laugh when you fall.. Always, every time.

[@poodledaddles1091]

@@redheadwitharake8569 Have you watched his channel? He never misses an opportunity to exploit his kids and wife in front of the camera. Many likeminded homesteading channels are trying to mimic his channel style- (AKA pimping out the family for ratings/$$$) He is not a loser but he is certainly a user in my opinion. Jess is WAY better than this and her affiliation with him only diminishes her own character. Sorry to be so blunt.

[@regenerated4life]

May God be pleased to bless Justin with immense riches to leave to his children.

[@oldfashionedgal42]

Oh my word. You have just blown my mind. I have struggled for many years with wanting perfection and have lived in fear of doing the wrong thing that would mess up that perfection for so long. It is just the last few months that God has really brought this to light in my life. That I am not living! Why? Because I am seeking a perfection that isn’t life! That statement of “you cannot have perfection and abundant life in the same place” is going in my journal. Such a gold nugget for me and at a pivotal moment in my life. Thank you so much for speaking what God puts on your heart! ❤️

[@hazardpatch2129]

Amen to building this network! Roots and refuge, the Rhodes and whispering willow farm, jyst to name a few, the world needs you all! Xoxo 💖😊

[@thiswonderlandlife]

Eeeeeeeeeek!!!!!! All of my favorite people are making TV shows right now!!

[@elizabethsessions4486]

RIGHT?!?!?!

[@thistlemoon1]

BTW, there’s are 2 homesteading channels on the Roku platform and they’re free.

[@markellyfarm]

What are they called?

[@thistlemoon1]

@@markellyfarm they’re Homesteadonomics and Homestead and Backyard Farm Channel. Homesteadonomics seems to be the better one. There used to be more but I can’t find them now.

[@markellyfarm]

Thank you!

[@jjxartist]

I love this! ❤ I see this too in my garden. I see so much more life each year. We're creating a place of beauty and home for more than just us. ❤

[@mariawinzler]

I love when you said, "how true you want what your family is." I would hate to see some tv company tell you how to do things like reality shows do. Glad how protective you are about the whole thing. We all know how smart you are Jess! Beautiful and positive. I need your devotionals! I know once you get settled I can't wait to see this again.

[@hillarys.k8518]

Mixed feelings on the TV show thing . I know you want to be authentic and be yourselves. Thing is, we change . It's not necessarily bad, but influences of things and people not in our control can affect our perception and how we are precived . Justin Rhoades whom I also follow, talked about wanting control of the platform he was putting his labor into . That was about the time You Tube started cracking down on people with kids in thier videos. He felt threatened that YT could arbitrarily end his way of supporting his family. At 40 + that's scary stuff. I've always enjoyed what you have done through your YT channel and look forward to continuing supporting you here . There nothing wrong with expanding I wish success for your new adventure.

[@carlahowell5342]

I usually watch and don’t comment, but as a first year gardener, a momma, a wife, a friend, a Christ-follower...you have no idea how much I needed this today. “You can’t have perfection and abundant life in the same space.” I’m writing this down where I can see it every day. Thank you for sharing your heart. He used you today to speak to mine. ❤️ Congrats on your new show!!! I’ll be watching for sure.

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

It’s the same concept as the scripture Proverbs 14:4 - “Where no oxen are, the trough is clean; but increase comes by the strength of an ox.” Progress and growth are messy

[@carlahowell5342]

Yes! I love that no matter how many times I read Scripture there’s always a verse I haven’t noticed before or a new perspective pulled from a passage. I have never given much thought to this particular verse before, and now I have a whole new viewpoint on it in this context. Growth is certainly messy and hard, but there’s a lot of beauty to be missed if I focus on the messiness.

[@mollypitcher463]

I relate to your story - in more ways than just gardening. & my garden is my sanctuary, too. Thank you for encouraging me to live in the grace of mostly! Bless you in this next chapter of your lives. I pray the Lord gives you abundant harvest in all your endeavors! & I'm SO excited for this network! & from the way you described it, I believe in Justin's vision, too. Sounds like something sorely needed for families today!

[@tl32246]

What a beautiful picture of nature in action!!

[@nataliecartier8933]

This is amazing news! Congratulations on having the courage to support a friend in developing their dream. You've already helped so many of us, and I foresee your partnership with Justin as being the tool to reach so many more people. Bless you. 🥰🐔🌻🐐👩‍🌾🌹

[@grandmatammy464]

"You can't have abundant life and perfection." "When things are in process leave them alone." Some of the things you say minister straight to my heart. Beautiful.

[@trinapellegrino621]

🙋🏼‍♀️🕊. Your and your hubby did a little bit of heaven. 🕊On earth. The two of you are some teammates 🕊🍀🥰🤗✨

[@dd_2023]

The Basics; grow food, own a well, and have an alternative source of heat, at the ready. It's the education you're providing; passing along vital information for our basic survival. What you are teaching should be taught in our public schools:)) Thank you, congratulations on your journey; God blessed, no doubt!

[@nicolesweet8180]

The reason I love this channel SO MUCH is the authenticity. I know that you make these videos to talk to us, not to create perfect content. You and your family are so genuine. That is what brings people to you. That is what will continue to bring people to your journey. I am lucky to be one of those people.

[@jessicapabon2105]

Exactly! And it is not going to stay authentic. You can already see how when these producers come to their home they tell them what to do and how to do it and it's not authentic it's all do this do that authentic is her sitting in front of the camera like she's doing on KZbin and presenting to people not being told and not being puppeted if that makes any sense?

[@regenerated4life]

@@jessicapabon2105 You are just another troll.

[@jessicapabon2105]

@@regenerated4life your comment doesn't even make any sense. I've been watching Jess and yes even Justin Rhodes from the very get-go so you're coming of me being a troll is ridiculous and you saying so is ridiculous LOL. I had to laugh at that. No I don't choose to agree with Justin Rose concerning his animals because of his lack of animal husbandry knowledge and wisdom and understanding. And I watched us all the time and I love her content and I think she's authentic I'm talking about the people who try and put these things into videos the people behind the scenes your so-called producers and let's make a video content thing I'm talking about the other people I wasn't talking about Jessica. And besides you calling people trolls makes you sound shallow without even knowing the deeper content

[@regenerated4life]

@@jessicapabon2105 You're a troll because you don't support this channel. You complain about the decisions that they make for their own family, which have absolutely nothing to do with you. His name is RHODES, which you would know if you ever did watch him. How do you know that Jess is authentic in her youtube channel? Do you know her in person?

[@deniseallee2802]

J.P is giving her opinion and M.S. if You don't agree so be it,but to comment about everything she says is wrong, prayers

[@sheRoyals]

I can’t think of a better match for y’all with the Rhodes family! This kind of programming is a dream for me. I left the rock music industry because it didn’t have a platform or voice for someone like myself and my husband. We have began an urban homestead and gave up the “worlds” definition of success. I am so thrilled for your family! I love your content and love the idea of it expanding into your life as a whole. As Christians we aren’t just one dimensional. This makes me so hopeful for the future!

[@mdba4]

AMEN!! I love learning shows, unfortunately most of them are "hollywoodized" seeing real life living, the struggles, failures, victories, triumphs and especially seeing you giving them all to the Lord! Are more than enough "entertainment" Thank you, thank you, thank you for keeping it real!

[@pathologist1]

Good luck with your move our prayers and good wishes to your new Homestead will be prosperous and a blessing from the Lord. Will miss you whatever weeks you cannot film. I just was so look forward to seeing your smiling face . I am glad you are going forward with what God has told both of you to do. Do not listen to those negative thoughts. The demons do not like you being obedient to the Lord so he hast to use people of negativity. Hang in there God bless. Julee

[@I_AM_HELLFIRE]

Perfect timing! Just got my coffee and sat down. Now I can relax and watch my favorite channel!

[@LovelyAndTrue]

Yay! Sounds like this is a spirit led opportunity, I can't wait to see how God uses it to use you to continue encouraging people to grow and eat healthy food He created for us...and to glorify Him by sharing Jesus! ❤️

[@deborahhaynes8361]

Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! Sooooo exciting!

[@deb8416]

God places people in our lives for a reason and it came full circle with them knowing Daniel. If that's not a sign that this is meant to be then I don't know what is!😃 I am excited for all of you and I can't wait to follow all of you on your journeys. God Bless.