Yes, I'm concerned about FOOD | VLOG

[@BethFerrier]

Being a fully formed adult, I am capable of taking what you have to say, measuring it against what other sources say, and plan accordingly. Please don't ever apologize for speaking your heart and speaking to what your experience has taught you. I'm coming back to vegetable gardening after a 30 year break. I have a lot to remember and a lot more to learn. I am grateful for your teacher's heart

[@chelseawilhite]

And she makes it super-easy for us to do that when it's so clear that she still seriously considers how her own experience changes her view and how her words might effect others. She really does a great job behaving in socially responsible ways.

[@lindaedwards9756]

You’re gonna love it 😍 I said for years I would never garden again after growing up having to garden . But now it’s my refuge and joy 🤩

[@julieowen5874]

I love that!! Time to learn how to be sustainable.

[@dredhorse100]

Well said!

[@carolynmoody9460]

Very well said God bless

[@dravonwalker2352]

After your “rant”, I decided to start actively promoting gardening in my neighborhood. It’s an older neighborhood with large yards, and I have gathered about 25 people! Most of them are new, so I’m excited! I’ll be promoting preservation as well. Empowering people to own their capability is huge. I am a drop of water, and I hope I’m inspiring 25 more drops of water. Who will they influence? Thank you

[@BrittneyM7777]

This is awesome

[@anitafanshaw8932]

Wow thats fantastic. Best wishes!

[@claireskinner9077]

Your drop of water is creating ripples - and those ripples will travel far. Don’t ever estimate what your drop can do! Your neighbour’s are blessed to have you.

[@marking-time-gardens]

You Grow girl!!! Blessings on you and your group of future gardeners! 🌻

[@johnhansen8272]

Fantastic! Not to be a Debbie downer at all but please manage expectations on the time of year we are in right now. Lots to go row still, but fall crops an have some issues with new gardeners. My recommendation is to look forward to late winter next year for starting a solid garden and encourage fall crops that cannot miss like radish or spinach where you can quickly prove this works. Starting a bunch of broccoli or cauliflower could be a huge fail. Keep it simple to start.

[@edennovak3244]

I appreciate how well you balance conveying urgency all the while NOT fear mongering. Sometimes reality is scary. We can prepare while resting in the Lord!

[@melissabutts6694]

Amen!

[@MissTracy-Ann]

Amen. God is my source of provision and He also gives wisdom to be prepared for future famines.

[@tmiller1113]

Amen. God keeps reminding me not to live in fear.

[@lisarosebud6404]

We love you 🙏

[@lorisanford8515]

Amen...very well said 💗

[@wild4202]

All those squash flowers, would make some DELICIOUS flowers & eggs for lunch! Yum 😋

[@sandyporreca7510]

You are the Garden Preacher , sing it girl! Absolutely love this 👏

[@suevalenti9584]

Thank you! I just calculated the organic summer squash in my grocery store is $2.25 a piece so $15.75 is sitting on my counter right now, I'm squash rich!

[@nuancematters]

Extra impressive considering that the farmers who grew those $2.25 a piece squash will only have seen a tiny percentage of that price...as with everyone else along the supply chain. You are super rich, when you think about it that way. Good for you

[@mob4668]

Yes, we have abundance not shortage!

[@charlesbrooks5003]

@@nuancematters exactly 💯

[@kb1236]

I told my husband when I look at my harvest sitting on the kitchen counter, I feel rich! The prices keep rising but the value of the food is even more.

[@Gardeninginpearls]

“Able, capable and we’re not alone” wisest words I have heard on this topic. I can’t follow fear I really appreciate your content so much. ♥️

[@shelleyhender8537]

So very TRUE!🤗

[@beckisublett7287]

How do you store your flour??

[@anniebelle6679]

I'm 68, retired, living in a small space in the mountains, where it snows. I've never grown a garden, but I have five little carrot tops sprouting on the back of my kitchen sink, one celery stalk bottom regrowing in a pint jar outside, two tomatoes plant starts I've already overwatered then underwatered that are somehow still alive, along with two bell pepper plant starts ready to go into containers. All thanks to you, I haven't given up.

[@Amynight19]

My grandma always canned and put food away for “ just in case”. She grow up during the Great Depression. She taught us how to do things like making dandelion salad, can, and knit. She called things like this keeping it in your back pocket. You might never need to do the things she taught but you have them just in case.

[@juliadupree2277]

It is disturbing to me that this soil contamination is worse now that there is hardly any food. And yes I do remember the bare shelves. I think you are amazing. Keep doing what you do

[@terrymiller6218]

HI AMY, IM TERRY I WAS WONDERING IF I MAY ASK YOU A QUESTION PLEASE??? I WAS WONDERING IF YOU HAVE A RECIPE FOR YOUR DANDELION SALAD AND IF SO WOULD YOU BE WILLING TO SHARE IT WITH ME AND MAYBE OTHERS ALSO???

[@terrymiller6218]

OH SO SORRY ABOUT CALLING YOU BY THE WRONG NAME !!!SO SORRY!!!

[@Amynight19]

@@terrymiller6218 Hi Terry, sure It’s really simple. You go get yourself some dandelions from a place you know has no chemical spray on the area. Take the greens out of the ground. My grandma used to cut the bottom of the plant with a knife out of the ground. You wash them and take out the flowers and stems, we just want the greens. Then add some olive oil and a little salt and pepper.

[@terrymiller6218]

@@Amynight19 THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

[@RootboundHomestead]

I love how when you open your mouth.. your whole heart comes out. Thank you for your vulnerability, your candor, your steadfast lighthouse effect for us lost sailors in a tumultuous garden ocean of toxicity and misinformation.

[@paavolaprincess]

I cannot like this more: empowering and honest wisdom! There will not be shortage in my home! It’s my job as mom, to keep my kids fed regardless of the state of the world

[@marking-time-gardens]

Amen!

[@stacyannwalker8637]

Amen 🙏

[@lanak.fromnewmexico1143]

Amen!

[@micheleh5269]

Many churches have a decent amount of property and means to put in raised beds. May sound ricidulous, but some of them probably have the property for cattle...just sayin

[@marking-time-gardens]

@@micheleh5269 Absolutely! Our church has been having a community garden out back of the parking lot for quite a few years now. Some lost interest for awhile but CV19 got their attention again. Also many larger communities have "growing programs" that help community gardens like ours and have programs for home gardeners too. In our county we have "Toledo Grows" and they put on a huge seed swap every February. 🌻

[@britneyellingson7743]

I would love to see HOW and where you store things - i.e. cold storage without a root cellar, long-term storage of dried goods, it’s all so overwhelming for a beginner. Thanks! Love everything you share 🥰

[@angelaraum1545]

This id like to know too. So many people have to live in apartments so i need ideas. The only thing that comes to mind is a freezer that i could keep in a deck. I have no idea what to do inside. I can some but only have 1 shelf for dry goods.

[@judyfishershasky255]

@@angelaraum1545 i saw a program where they lifted the upholstery on the back of their couch and stored in it, removing sections of walls and storing in the wall.

[@royaldame6492]

Flat totes under the beds can be filled with dry goods, totes under end tables, coffee tables, choose a wall in a bedroom and go floor to ceiling totes, heavy stuff on bottom lighter stuff on top. You can do it!

[@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123]

Jess is a very busy woman and I’m not sure if she’ll have time for the videos you need right now so I don’t wanna take away from her channel but I would like to recommend channels to you that already have this information out so you can get started ! These are KZbin channels with some good food storage ideas and there are many more once you start looking at these more will be posted in your recommended section, KZbin does that ! Mary’s nest, Rain country, Homesteading family, Provident Prepper, off grid with Doug and Stacy, ugh, I’m having a brain fog…I’ll be right back……how could I forget 🙄 Living tradition homestead, red rose homestead ! Type in storing food in small spaces in the search bar of KZbin also. I suggest investing in a food dehydrator, you can get one for $50 maybe less, I’ve have 4 and 3 came from thrift stores. A freeze dryer is out of my budget but dehydrating is still amazing, you can put up so much food in such a small space it’s crazy !!! You can dehydrate store bought vegetables straight from the bag or fresh if you don’t have a garden, I think 5-6 lbs frozen peas once dehydrated fit in a quart jar ! Save ALL jars, collect them from the local recycling bin (yes, I’m a dumpster diver), get food grade 5 gallon buckets from a deli, restaurant or bakery to store bulky stuff like oatmeal, flour, rice, beans, sugar. When stacking 5 gal buckets don’t stack more than 3 high or put a board in between otherwise it’s too much weight on the inner part of the lids on the lower buckets. Floor to ceiling buckets tucked in a corner doesn’t take a lot of room but is a lot of food . I put a 6” wide shelf around the perimeter of rooms down about 12” from the ceiling, it is lined with jars of dehydrated food and bulk spices ! There are KZbin videos on making meals with dehydrated foods. Once you start watching you will find all kinds of info !!! If you have local Amish communities they usually have “stores”, you can get great deals on bulk food !!!! Blessings and best of luck ❤️

[@lighthousemommy]

@@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123 thank you!

[@leeannandrews932]

Jess God's calling me to tell you just how much you are loved & cared about & what you & your family do matters. Love ya girl

[@thatlibertygal]

Jess, these words hit me deep today. I have been feeling so frustrated with my garden and yet comforted that I’m not alone. My best friend who has gardened for years has struggled with blister beetles on her land and garden this year. All of my tomatoes have failed to either grow or produce, fire ants have attacked and killed back my Red Long Noodle beans, my eggplants I planted at the end of April are just now growing, all of my flowers have died and my elephant ears are dying.… I’ve been so frustrated with the failures I’ve forgotten to celebrate my successes and I started feeling tempted to throw in the towel for fall. ‘You are able, you are smart, you are capable..’ An absolute reminder needed today. With this blistering heat and drought here in Texas, I’m not sure when to actually start planning my fall garden, but I’ll figure it out. Thank you Jess, for also reminding us that we were created for the Garden and we can find Yeshua there. ❤️

[@loricawley54]

I just wanted to say that I live in Tx as well, and this year, I decided to grow a vegetable garden for the first time in my life. I’m 53. I always thought I had a black thumb, but I’ve found that I don’t. I’ve learned that there will be failures, but there r also successes and the successes make all the failures worth it. Hang in there bc if I can do it so can u! ❤️

[@TereLynHepple]

@@loricawley54 Me too! 53, black thumb. Started a small container garden and had some great growth but left it too long in the dirt, should learn when to harvest vs when to pull seeds. This year I expanded to egg laying chickens, fruit trees/bushes & ruth stout potatoes with paltry harvest.

[@loricawley54]

@@TereLynHepple U go, girl!! 😊👍💪🏻

[@selfhealherbs13ms]

I'm just reading this today jess and your post makes me alot better to continue gardening I to felt like giving up beI do have to deal with my illness and gardening. Thank for the Motivation.

[@rtjs14]

Jess, I am a Christian too. Two years ago I had the same relentless pull on my heart to start a garden as well. It's like God was giving all of us those nudges to begin preparing and get ourselves ready for something to come. Your videos were among the first I found that helped teach me how to do so. I am so grateful for all of you KZbinrs out there that have taken the time to teach us how to grow our own food. My garden didn't do as well as I hoped it would this year, but I am learning from my mistakes. Better to learn now how to fix the problems that we run into in the garden, rather than later when we might be absolutely dependent upon every thing we grow. Thanks again for your help.

[@Sky-Child]

Just before lockdown I had a dream and was told to prepare because everything was going to reset and human beings would start valuing the world again. There are definitely many people around the world connected to spirit/God/source/universe who are being called to create gardens and grow things. It is undeniable

[@Kylejohn33]

@@Sky-Child humans valuing God’s word and stewarding what He gave us would be wonderful

[@WyrdHag]

Its not "god" talking to you, its just basic, common sense. The world is massively over-populated, and humans are literally destroying our own habitats/water/food sources (and every other species'). The US is one of the countries contributing the most to this mass destruction due to a big population of very selfish and mostly ignorant people. It would be ridiculous if some of those people didnt start finally waking up. Who knows how many more fires, droughts and wars we'll need before we all get off our asses and stop ruining the planet...

[@amywalsh4006]

Yes 2019 was the year God nudged me. I quickly realised the day before our first lockdown why being prepared earlier is so important, rather than scrambling to get a kitset garden bed to keep me busy during that time haha. I am taking this push seriously now but still have a lot to learn. It's so encouraging to know others are getting the same message

[@LorrayneHam]

All the generations since the 50’s have never lived through what we are living through. I am in my 60’s and I am learning how to can and put up food. Know that you and your channel along with many others are help those of us who want to be prepared, without fear. Please keep doing what you are doing. You and your family are appreciated for all you are teaching, not the least of which is that simple living is possible when you follow your heart.

[@doulacoach6801]

Amen!

[@amberpolk]

I have felt this for at least a decade. I keep thinking of Joseph telling the pharaoh about his dream and how they went through the 7 year drought. Thank you for showing your heart.

[@onceamishB4]

Same!

[@rose77778888]

Yes! And the scripture that where God says that He wouldn't do things in the earth without telling His prophets.

[@lorie1982]

We've had more than 7 years of plenty, heading into 7 years of scarcity. Stock up, stock up, stock up!! You are RIGHT on Jess, keep it up!!

[@culdesacgrocerygarden]

Yup. Since 1992

[@steph6337]

Same! I told the ladies group at my church last year that they needed to get their food storage in order. I said "pretend you're out on a boat in the middle of a huge lake, and you see a storm in the distance. What do you do? You pray and TRUST THE LORD but you ALSO ROW TO SHORE!! Think of preparing food and home supplies as rowing to shore. Still fully trusting the Lord."

[@takishasallbeautyzone]

I feel like you're always responsible with the platform that you have. I've never once watched one of your videos and thought anything negative...not once. Even when you have to deliver a sober message you are able to communicate it with balance and grace. It's your gift. Continue to use your God given gift to its fullest. You've got this! Love ya!

[@heatherthefeather7943]

100% agree!!! 🙂

[@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123]

Yes to what Takisha just said !!!!!

[@lesliee6721]

When you live within God’s will your heart will be filled with joy and speak truth. Jess is very blessed to have the Lord’s discernment when speaking. Her grace and eloquence definitely speaks volumes.

[@rachelaloisio2399]

Hey Jess, I just learned this tip that I’m really excited about for storing potatoes!!! U can cut them up and dehydrate them, and blend them up in a food processor afterwards and make like potato flakes, then store those as instant potatoes like they sell in the boxes!!!

[@yvonnesnyder4180]

I so love you and your message, Jess! We just closed on 24+ acres of forest, wetlands, and meadows off grid in the pacific northwest. At 55 I have never been more excited about my future to build community and teaching people to grow. We are planning to have workshops to encourage sustainability and I too want to have an abundance to share with others.

[@ruthannsprenkle9526]

Got a good story. I am 73 and never had a garden. Well I have been watching you and jill (whispering willow) and decided to plant two tomatoe plants. Well to begin the tomatoes where suppose to be two different slices, well one is a cherry tomatoe, so making it a good situation I am eating the cherry tomatoes off the vine. My first crop ever. Still happy even with the mistake. I just planted as told to do, just plant something.

[@sandrainontario6710]

I don't know how I would have made it through 2020 without you. I started a garden thanks to you. I think maybe you saved my sanity. Because of covid and the differing opinions people had, I am now living alone in a small apartment. But my balcony is a tomato jungle. It faces North so I haven't had too much Harvest yet but today I see Tomatoes blushing and it makes me so happy. I truly love you like a daughter (I have no children). Thank you for being courageous and powerful.

[@rosenewbold1750]

Your transparency is motivating, it’s encouraging, and it’s truly a gift. You are a gift to those of us walking with you through these times❤️ so much of this is discouraging these days and videos like this spark that fire back in those of us who are feeling beat down and exhausted by it all ❤️ this video was so needed today and such a blessing

[@amec2755]

I so agree 💯%!

[@debbiejackson7846]

Yes. We gotta keep keeping on. I needed the pep talk today too. Also very affirming of my own feelings about the way things are headed these days and I appreciate that so much.

[@SouthernAngelEyes]

THANK YOU JESS

[@kellyjean3175]

"I bless you, until next time." I feel compelled to tell you this morning how much I've come to anticipate and appreciate hearing those words from you and your family at the end of your videos. Life is hard right now for me and many others, and like you, I feel it's going to get a lot harder. Those words, coming from you, have become a rare moment of caring, comfort, peace... a blessing to hear. I very much appreciate that you have created this refuge and this learning content that is not a constant stream of all the things to fear in our world, for there is much if you're looking. Thank you. 💚

[@heatherk8931]

I just said the same thing. 🤗❣

[@saraquigley5414]

Here’s an idea for keeping those tomatoes from being chomped on by critters-get a packet of clear mesh jewelry bags with the little satin ties. Slip them over your fruit while they are growing and the critters will leave them alone. It works with cherry tomatoes too - I slip a bag over an entire truss of cherrys and cinch the ribbon closed. Voilá!

[@angiemusil7886]

This is what everyone needs to hear. This is what people really need to know. Never sugar coat anything. This is the Jess the world needs now. ❤️

[@stacyannwalker8637]

So true 👍

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Thanks, Jess!! And your example is why we shouldn't always put all of our eggs in one basket! Yes, we can grow our own food - but have commercial food available (or double up on home canning and dehydrating for a few years down the road) for when a failure in the garden happens. Be prepared if a food is on sale at the store - stock up so that it's there in case. And THANK YOU for talking about making this more about "MY" survival, but that we can help others survive as well - there will be hungry hurting people who do not have the capacity to do more than they are already barely able to do now (think of those seniors who live alone without family, and without ability to garden, those single moms with kids who are already working 3 jobs and not making it, the man who has been disabled from a lifetime of physical labor and cannot support himself well now or his family). Be a friend - LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR WELL!

[@melanieallen8980]

great words!!

[@Truthseeker7072]

Thank you for your honesty and concern. It is so refreshing to see you and not some made up version of you. That’s why I continue to come back to your channel. God bless you.

[@MyHumbleNest]

Jess, thank you for the suggestion of watching Wartime Kitchen and Garden here on KZbin. If those short, eight episodes don't inspire people to put an extra plant in the ground or can of corn in the cupboard, nothing will. God bless your family and the message you deliver. Be well Sowards!

[@cindilockhart9492]

Yes! And the book The Kitchen Front was excellent, too!

[@paulinestevens]

‘For such a time as this….’ Bless you, Jess, for being obedient and being a wise woman. I appreciate your care and concern.

[@beckytalhelm6415]

Well said

[@msdebbiep]

EMPOWERMENT: Keep doing what you need to do. Our great-grandparents didn’t give up when they met severe challenges. They kept doing the best that they could do to live off the land, to steward the land, to care for their family. We do the best that we can and we keep moving forward

[@katenelsen7073]

Jess, PLEASE share more about your backup plan! You’re not the only one suffering and I’d love to learn what we can do if we planned to have abundance and have harvested significantly less. Still feeling so encouraged by you. ❤️

[@Sheywh12]

For one I know she’s cut her suckers off her good tomatoes and rooting them right now to start them in the fall garden

[@haleymglick]

I know it sounded like she was referencing a separate plan but I think what she was talking about is her plan. Succession sowing, buying bulk dry goods and she mentioned buying bulk veg and fruits to preserve if your garden didn’t produce to the scale you need.

[@susanturner1171]

@@Sheywh12 I have a couple of campari tomato plants that I harvested the seeds from store-bought and they're only about 9 or 10 in tall so I really doubt they're going to produce this year is it possible to put them in a good south facing window and over winter them? Does anyone know?

[@cmnaeger3485]

@@susanturner1171 I experimented last winter with two of our favorite tomatoes bringing them into my sunroom (very, very sunny spot). They grew spindly over the winter, but I was able to cut suckers this spring and root those. Not all of the suckers made it once transplanted, but two are still doing well planted out in the garden right now.

[@arrowlaylowpepper]

@@susanturner1171 I would try it. I'm going to try it myself. If it doesn't do well, at least you tried. Best of luck to you.

[@mravenwing]

I also remember those empty grocery shelves. I said "never again" about my empty pantry. There will always be times of plenty and times of scarcity. You are right that especially in times of scarcity, we need to go forward in planting and helping others in their journey. I am probably the age of your grandma. I've had years of plenty and years of no gardens. I live in an apartment and now have hydroponics gardens for greens and tomatoes. I also continue to stock my pantry and always cook from scratch. I'm seeing many other seniors relying on meals in wheels, frozen foods etc. It's like many have forgotten how to cook. If nothing else I can be there to help them.

[@catiepower3550]

Me too!! Covid lock down got me started on pantry stocking. Growing my own food became more urgent when I saw those shelves bare.

[@farmer-red488]

Now THIS is the side of Jessica I've been waiting to hear from! Lady, you have a gift and people are LISTENING. Praise Jesus.

[@pammitchell3098]

This is such a compassionate and wise presentation of a difficult situation. It is very clear that you are speaking from your heart with much care for your audience. Thank you for your integrity in a world full of so much disingenuousness.

[@iwanttobelieve5970]

I hadn’t gardened in 6 years and wasn’t even thinking about going back to gardening until 2020. I started watching you because of it. In March, I realized that I should have a garden. It was the worst garden I had ever had at that point. But each year after has been a blessing. So, I was one of those who started watching you because of what I saw in 2020 and the empty shelves.

[@8thcelisabeth]

I am excited for you that you came back to gardening. I hope it's brought you joy.

[@janusjoplin3987]

Ditto

[@iwanttobelieve5970]

@@8thcelisabeth Thank you. 🙏 Been expanding every year since.

[@iwanttobelieve5970]

@@janusjoplin3987 😊😊

[@karinvertue103]

The joy of preserving is that an abundance in one year can make up for a shortage the next year. Never think you have too much as you can go years before you get a harvest like that again. Keep going Jess you are truly inspirational

[@sassy_steph]

Just coming here to say I appreciate you. Everyone else in the comments has said how i feel. I feel a lot of things and of all of those feelings, I thank you for almost being a rock through all this and giving empowerment.

[@GiantOakCo]

"There may be food shortages, but there will NOT be shortage in my home because I hear it now, I feel it now and I'm doing something about it now." Amen to that Jess!!!! 🙏🏽 ❤️

[@kelliebaranowski]

When she said that I felt it in my soul.

[@bipslone8880]

So it's all about you? Very Christian of you

[@junematthews8612]

@@bipslone8880 what is your point?

[@bipslone8880]

@@junematthews8612 My point? Jesus wouldn't recognize many so-called Christians today. People might suffer from a food shortage, but this woman is proud to be stockpiling food while poor people are still going without. What did Jesus say to the rich man?

[@TreyNitrotoluene]

@@bipslone8880 kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3emp5puqtSekMU

[@eugenewilkerson1307]

Thank you for telling the truth about how and yes be willing to work. Being raised on a farm we grew almost all the food we consumed & resourced fruit from friends. I’m 75 growing pot gardens now.

[@susanturner1171]

Me too. Bad back and 74.9 lol

[@Godismystrength555]

Its not ever to late Sir God bless you !!!

[@lisamorris5825]

Thank you so much Jess… you are a wise elder in a young woman’s body. I wish I had known at your age what took 60 years…better later than never though. I hope you reach young people as well. God Bless you and your sweet family.

[@aelihn2109]

Thank you for this! A year ago someone shared a similar video you did and it got me to give a garden another go. This year has been my best year yet and it was still horrible. The difference is I can focus on the success and your videos have helped me to keep going. I’m not knee deep in weeds but my cucumbers are getting crunchy and bitter BUT I grew cucumbers this year for the first time! They lived 🥳. Grew tomatoes and they lived and gave a harvest this year 🥳 for the first time ever! Praise God for the harvest 💕. THANK YOU!

[@lisadouglass1229]

Can we all just cry over the tomato loss. OH MY goodness friend. I lost 300 tomato plants this year and shed a good number of tears of that. We were able to recover and have about 400 plants in the ground but I hate LOSS. Thank you for your encouragement.

[@kaetikat]

I had been on a self-sustaining journey before the pandemic started - so I had a head start and felt pretty happy about that. This is the first year I've made an entire meal with things I've grown in my garden though, so that was a pretty good accomplishment considering how new I am at this.

[@doulacoach6801]

You go girl!!! Blessings

[@TheHallelujah24]

Jess, I think you approached this perfectly. I appreciate that you tackled this issue with matter-of-factness, but also with hope. I've watched many videos lately about food shortages, and so many of them are doom and gloom and anxiety producing. I left this one with hope that we can do this.

[@Natalisa362]

Really appreciate your honesty Jess. It's comforting to know as a child of God, He is leading if we are listening. And it is also amazing to be connected to so many others that are in this together. We are not alone. Looking forward to our fall gardens. God bless!

[@heatherreis7839]

I've wanted to give up so bad on gardening all together the past couple years but I kept having this feeling to keep pushing forward. And I am. I'm 5 years in learning to garden and it's like I have a voice that speaks to me telling me not to give that up, not allowing me to walk away from it. It's definitely hard and now I have a community garden I'll be "teaching" that'll be up and going soon. But the way I've been seeing it is that the more I speak of it and teach it, the more I learn myself.

[@nikkioconnor8102]

THANK YOU JESS!!! Awesome talk. Reality, honesty, and motivation🙂

[@colliecoform4854]

I don't really tune in to learn but to enjoy your growth, your family, Miah's projects and so on. I love your new farm and watching what you make of it. I like the example you set to younger people to cook from scratch, grow food and preserve food. Two years ago both of my daughters took up cooking in a big way, how to make a white sauce, bechamel, what you can do with it, how to knead bread, how to can, blanching, and on and on. I increased my garden shifting the focus from flowers to food. My grandchildren loved growing food and my one grandson who lives in the apartment we created upstairs is my constant companion in the garden. He is only three but he reminds me so much of Ben helping you with the garden. We will start planting our fall garden next week. Lots and lots of peas, (grandchildren love them) broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and probably some more cabbage. The summer squash is coming in now and the dehydrator has been running everyday with zucchini chips, herbs, etc. I am hoping for a good tomato harvest so I can put up all the sauce, diced, whole tomatoes we use. We have been stocking up since 2020 and I will be putting in another Costco order at the end of the month to cover this winter. Best of luck to everyone in getting through these difficult days.

[@AuntMaryNC]

I bought your "No fear, more plants" t-shirt and it just arrived yesterday. I turn off KZbinrs who fear monger. I never feel that you are doing that. I think the truth is sometimes scary and that's just where we are. One lesson the pandemic food shortages taught me was that my family and I will be served by broadening our diet. I'll never forget going to the grocery and buying beets and eggplant and turnips and celery root. A young woman looked at my basket and I could tell she was frustrated because there weren't any of the things that were familiar to her. Eat the rainbow, eat something new and learn how to prepare it in a tasty manner. I so appreciate what you are doing, Jess. We need each other for whatever may come, I pray we all will live in bounty and will have enough to care for all those we love.

[@summerhill_homestead]

My shirt came in yesterday too. Love it. Also, I love this channel so much.

[@trybjkt]

Eat the rainbow, beets, eggplant, celery root! So true. Learn how to cook from scratch! It all counts.

[@tkay2465]

We grew up with very little here in the Ozarks. But we always had a garden. Our neighbor ladies would all get together and help each other can tomatoes and beans. Our home motto was “We can always live on less when we have more to live for.” Yes Jess, we were created for such a time as this! Keep growing, keep learning, keep the Faith!

[@rockashelle4380]

I love you and your family Jess! We WILL get through all this together ❤️ 🙏

[@charmainewills3673]

I got to say, Jess, you hit my heart in a powerful way today and brought a tear to my cheek. I’m so thankful for you sharing your thoughts and feelings about gardening this season especially! I’m 68 years old and this year has been a rough one, especially with my garden 🪴. Thank y’all for your young heart and inspiration to even us older folks. Love 💕Love 💕 Love 💕 NanaOfMany

[@heatherk8931]

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[@RebeccaAnneTruly]

Steady as you go Jess~occasional reflections on the “current state of affairs” and your consistent affirmation and support of each person’s capability for abundance is being true to your namesake, Roots&Refuge Farm. #Sanctuary #NurtureYourTrueNature #BlissOn #Woofull #GrowWithGrace

[@lorisanford8515]

Yes indeed💗

[@Chickanic]

Jess I feel so very lucky that you motivated me to start my garden years ago. Keep on, keepin' on! People need to hear this weather they know it or not.

[@vetaglenn6936]

Jess I'm 70 years old and never lived through these kind of times but I will still keep trying to grow and preserve thanks for your encouragement and keep doing what you do

[@embellej]

“Peaceful life is possible” it’s hard to know that in these times. Thank you Jess

[@evelynwatkins1105]

It means so much to hear you say that we were made for the garden!! I've had so much failure with my gardening the past two years. Water issues, pest pressure, rabbits eating everything, poor soil, exceptional heat.... I've been very discouraged and it has been harder this year than any other time I've gardened. Ever. But I'm not giving up because like you I believe in the garden. You're such a blessing, Jess. Thank you so much for being here for us. We needed to hear this today.

[@beverlyfleming6352]

❤️

[@Myverydoglife]

I’m living in Toronto, Ontario, and I can see that people here are not really concerned at all. We live in abundance and privilege and don’t think about going without, but some like myself do, and we’re not looking so “paranoid” after all. I’m so appreciative of your videos, know that your message reaches people like myself who live in large cities, your videos give me peace and reminds me that there are wonderful people like yourself in this world, thank you.

[@shelleyhender8537]

Your KINDNESS shows through as well! I too live in a city - so I hear what you are saying! Take care and be blessed!!🇨🇦😎🇨🇦

[@Myverydoglife]

@@shelleyhender8537 I appreciate your kind words 🥰

[@shelleyhender8537]

@@Myverydoglife Always! We need to support one another through such difficult times! Some are having a much harder time than others, which is why I think we need each other! When Jess said she was storing up food for others, it made my heart soar!😎 I volunteer with the Salvation Army when I’m well enough. I cannot financially donate, so at the very least, I try to help by donating my time when I’m able! Bless you and take care!🌼🥰🌼

[@paulaballegeer2430]

I live in Winnipeg Manitoba and I fear the other Canadians that have no idea what is really happening! Thanks CBC 👎🏻

[@Myverydoglife]

@@paulaballegeer2430 Me too. I’m wishing you all the best during these strange and difficult times.

[@donna1018]

And also now is the time for the “younger people” to learn and listen,from the older generation who have been through this before. Maybe in a different way, but we have. Lol my tomato garden will be fine, my rows of tomatoes and beans may not be in straight pretty rows but none the less, I have a garden again because of you Jess and others like you! ❤️. Thank you!

[@cindyp.9030]

Having lived thru times when all we had was homemade biscuts and jam, or a bag of potatoes for several weeks, or rice as our food source I can relate to what you are saying. I have been slowly building up my supplies and trying to grow my garden. I have also been discouraged this year in my pour crops but will continue to grow what I can. Thank you for all of the encouragement your provide and your honesty is greatly appreciated.

[@mindypereda9660]

Thank you Jess for confirming what I've been feeling. I'm planning my fall garden knowing that I didn't get a lot to harvest for the summer. Secession planting and fall crops to store up. Just got a chest freezer from my husband's uncle. Living in southern California desert and can't raise meat. Found a rancher close by and buying meat to store up. Thanks for always listening to the Lord and sharing your heart.

[@jernayepowell4908]

Jess you truly do bless me every time I watch one of your videos. Thank you for inspiring me and so many others! You're exactly what this world needs.

[@debk5325]

Jess I had taken the seeds for my fall garden back out this morning just tossing my hands up. Our summer garden this year or last didn't produce well. I watched this while pealing 25 lbs. Of peaches. I won't give up. I thank ypu for being real and honest with your following. I bless you.

[@sarahstocks3088]

Thank you Jess for this. I love that saying, "I can still feel peace even amid the turmoil". That is exactly how I have been feeling. Looking forward to my fall garden. Having a hard year as well but not giving up.

[@karissadeford434]

Thank you Jesse for being candid about how you, myself, and others I have talked feel. I remember hearing my grandparents tell stories about the dust bowl and the great depression and I am trying to remember everything they taught me. I grew up poor too and I know as long as I have rice, peas-not a big bean family-, flour and fruit I can make enough food for my family to survive. Anything else is a blessing.

[@stagesoflifehomestead5138]

After four years of being in our “waiting room” and having the realization we wanted to homestead, we are closing on 7+ acres at the end of August. I feel so much appreciation for having been able to watch your glorious gardens grow in the meantime. Thank you for helping teach not only me, but others the things you have learned along your journey. You give me hope that this transition to a new garden in this difficult economic time does not have to be fearful. Thank you 🪴

[@randomrachel1480]

Congratulations on your 7+ acres! You can do so much cool stuff with that amount of space. So happy for you!!

[@AmasAuthenticJourney]

It is exact 2 years ago that i came across your channel and your spark for gardening and wise words made me take action to grow my own food now and not to wait for the perfect circumstances. Right now is my second year as a gardener and i'm growing abundandly in my small balcony in the city. That is proof right there that this can be done! I'm So So Greatfull for what your doing for all of our wel being. Bless you Jessica!

[@arrowlaylowpepper]

I've been watching you since 2018, and I'm so proud of you. In 2019, I felt led to begin gardening. I come from a long line of farmers and florists, but never had much interest in attempting either, tho I do love plants and animals. 2020 was my 1st harvest and it was bountiful. Last year I got contaminated soil. This year, things just aren't producing much. I'm not going to quit tho. God bless you and yours in all that you set your hearts and hands to. ❤

[@kandyhoward1776]

I think you are probably the most genuine person on KZbin Jess! This is a great message and I truly appreciate it! There are times I feel a sense of fear, but I try to remember who is ultimately in charge. And I put my trust in Him while doing all I can on my end. I hear the sense of urgency in your voice. Thanks for the encouragement to keep doing what I'm doing!

[@scapingreality]

So needed this message. We just moved into a very urban area , with a yard that was treated for years , neighbors that spray their grass. My garden has suffered so much but I'm determined to keep planting seeds in order to heal the soil. Thank you Jess!

[@christinebroderick70]

Boy! I REALLY needed to hear this message today! I feel like I’m having one of those dreams where I’m running as fast as I can to get away from the catastrophe that’s chasing me, but I’m moving in slow motion. From contaminated soil n compost, seeds that won’t grow, hot & humid weather that causes you to lose your breath when you step outside, and more garden pests this year than EVER! I just want to go back to bed, & never come out again. Thank you for the hope & encouragement. ❤️ You’re the best!

[@anitaquick3756]

I think the backyard chickens could be molting and the pests are going through a life cycle.

[@tiffanywake5070]

Thank YOU for getting on here and saying this. It’s been weighing on me heavy. I have a six month old and two older children and it’s been a hard season. It’s hard to get anything accomplished but I love hearing you speak because you are so uplifting and have such strong faith.

[@southernmittengardener1539]

The tomato queen will persevere!!! GOD bless you Jess, the table conversation you brought for us today was wonderful. I have tried assuring people I meet or know grow a garden, we all started out in a bountiful beautiful garden and we need to get back to the garden. 🥰

[@TheCleverlibrarian]

I am so glad to have found this channel , it’s helped me to extend my knowledge of planting my own food

[@kmarshall53]

Yes. This is the time for action. We can learn and make a difference. Kudos, Jess, for not avoiding the difficult discussions. 💗

[@TravelWW4Less]

Yes! We were made to tend the garden. We cannot give up on it! Beautifully said. ❤

[@alycadabra7956]

These are words I needed. I'm not very religious myself but I do love your devotion and your fire. I am a pretty good gardener and this year has been miserable. I've lost everything. I was in this pit of discourage that was swallowing me and pushing me to quit. Seeing you struggle to really created some perception that let me know I'm not alone and not a failure

[@alanawemple6074]

Amen! Everyone has the responsibility to make sure they have food. It will not be a surprise when there are major food shortages. Thank you for your encouragement, always! I bless you!

[@kimfowler6132]

Always be true to your convictions, whether it’s a popular belief or not. You are an amazing leader and I thank you for holding our hand and walking with us. I bless you!

[@donnaschofield6947]

Jess, I wanted to say how much I appreciate you and your teaching. I came from a very broken home and to see that there is a life like this is amazing to me. When I was a kid I was greatly impacted by starving children and world hunger. I never forgot my drive to want to help but I had no idea how to. To see that it is possible is encouraging. I believe that your channel is answered prayer for me because I didn't come from a place that taught well. To see not just how you model a loving relationship and family but to teach how to grow food is a blessing to me and I'm sure to many others. I appreciate what you show on your channel. I am praying for you and your family 🙏

[@leehollar9881]

I am disabled due to severe arthritis and my Step Dad of 76 lives with me. I started watching your videos over a year ago. You have taught me so much about gardening that it have changed our lives. Food, gas, heating has all increased in price to the point its difficult to manage sometimes. We grew a few plants on our deck and scattered vegetables in and around our flowers in the front yard. Just wanted you to know that you have touched more people's live than you know. God Bless you and your family, animals and all

[@Humblest_Homestead]

This video has blessed me so much. I have so much respect for you, Jess. Thank you for your honesty, thank you for your obedience to the Lord and for leading well. Keep up the good work!

[@zarahsgarden2097]

"It's such a fast season, the summer garden" I feel that here in zone 4a Canada where we can expect a frost 75% of the year 🥶 Theres still lots of food we can grow even in our cold climate 🌱💕 Happy Growing Everyone 🖖

[@debbiecrochiere2182]

I live in Northern Vermont and am also in zone 4. I’ve never considered a fall garden, didn’t think it was possible here When do you plant your fall garden and what do you plant ?. What are your preferred methods of preserving your food? Would love to here your suggestions, Zarah🤗

[@camicri4263]

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[@zarahsgarden2097]

@@debbiecrochiere2182 I have a couple videos sharing what Im growing but I'm not monetized and it's a lot of work learning filming and editing and yt algorithms etc. So just building up with a few test videos for now 😅 🌱💕 But I definitely recommend perennials always! Less maintenance plus some things actually need a winter period to thrive like berries & some fruit trees. Annuals that like the cooler weather can do really well in a fall garden include things like leafy greens, brussel sprouts, peas, potatoes, cilantro, beets, carrots etc (All of which can tolerate a light frost) and should be started already for a fall garden in our short season. Probably better to buy plants if you haven't started seeds by now. Some things can actually overwinter in the ground if you plant them too late (ie sowing carrots from seed now) and then you can harvest them in the spring 🥕 & I prefer to dry and freeze because it's effective and easy but also because I'm not familiar with canning 🥲 though I definitely want to learn! Hoping to get the equipment before my tomatoes and peppers really start coming in next month 🍅🫑🌶 Good luck in your garden this year!!

[@susancheer5981]

We had some hard moments growing up (I'm the oldest of 7 and in my late 60s), but there was always food on the table, beans and rice with a smidge of ham sometimes, accompanied by a bottle of ketchup to spice things up a bit, fried bologna sandwiches, grits and eggs, and on better days, roast beef with yorkshire pudding. My mom was a whiz at keeping us fed, and I learned well from her. My kids and I went through some hard times also when I was a single mom, and I'll always remember my son telling me, 'Mom, it's not so bad being poor, when you don't have much, you don't have much to loose.' We'll all get through this, gotta help your neighbor, and I'd start questioning why the Chinese are buying swathes of farrmland in the US.

[@NormieNeko]

Their population is the largest in the world. They may not have enough land for farming in China (or maybe they are limited to specific crops).

[@loricawley54]

@@NormieNeko R u that delusional that u really think the govt of China is buying swaths of AMERICAN land bc they don’t have enough land in their own country or they don’t have closer countries to buy land in?! R u that delusional that u think it’s profitable for the govt of China to buy swaths of American land, farm on it, and then SHIP what they produced back to China?! Come on now… The govt of China is buying American land for one reason only and that is to take America down from the inside out. Wake up and research! Use the brain God gave u to critically think.

[@nikkibayo]

I just discovered your channel today, and subscribed, plus I’m binging. You speak so truthfully, and eloquently! I’m 44 years old, and started my very first garden this summer. Super proud of the outcome too! I have tomatoes, peppers, zucchini, cucumbers, potatoes, onions, garlic, spinach, carrots, and cabbage. I just planted some summer squash for a fall harvest, and will be purchasing some more seeds for Fall, and can’t wait. Made a lot of mistakes, especially over crowding, but I can’t wait till next year! Lol I’m a huge proponent of cooking from scratch, and just made pinto beans and rice for dinner the other night! I’ve even been buying dried beans each and every time I go to the store! If I go in for some milk, I walk out with milk, and a couple bags of dried beans. What you’re saying is so true. I will be joining you on this journey! Thank you for sharing all of your knowledge with us!

[@laurelridgearomatherapy7078]

Speak your mind and be honest from your soul and your heart. It’s appreciated Jess! Amen! 🙏🙌

[@mamat5264]

I am trying to not be fearful. The Father tells us we are not to fear. You, and so many other creators have heard the Father’s voice and are instructing so many. Much 💕 and respect Jess. Keep listening, keep creating and teaching. We are learning and doing. Bless you, Sister.

[@karen_james]

I’ve grown for years prior to the pandemic, but the intensity to grow more is huge. Jess, you were my inspiration to expand my garden with more beds and more varieties of food and I’ve started fruit bushes, etc. The weather here in Canada has been horrendous, but my garden is fairing well and thriving considering. Keep up the talk, don’t listen to the nay sayers and continue doing what you’re doing. ❤️

[@mountainsidelane9894]

“I am able, I am capable, and I’m smart!”… PREACH IT SISTER! I think people underestimate how truly wonderful, powerful, and strong we are through Christ. We can do all things through Him who strengthens us. ❤️

[@virginiaallisonpeck2517]

Yes, Amen 🙏🏼

[@linntuttle]

Thanks Jess for your honesty! I’m the oldest of 12 children. My claim to fame! I’m 72 and lived with little most of my life. I know I can live on little because I also raised my 3 boys from the ages of 5,6, and 8 on my own! Now I see all that history to be to my advantage as things in the world get more and more unstable shall we say. My younger siblings may be at a slight disadvantage because they were born later and my parents did prosper in their later years. I’m just grateful for my small upbringing. Taught me a bunch about life! I’m a survivor! I can help my kids and grandkids learn from my meager upbringing too. I will share my wealth of knowledge with those who want it. I live in an apartment so don’t have a garden but have stored up on rice and beans because it’s a great protein combo!!! Blessings to you and your family too… thanks 🙏🏻💕🥹

[@One29Homestead]

@21:28 you nailed it! Don't forsake the fall garden! We are in total agreement and that's is our prayer for our community. I hope the fall garden will be the catalyst we need to get folks growing. We are realizing many in people don't know what to do with fresh fall harvest like greens and carrots and shelling peas. We hope to fill that gap by teaching folks how to prepare and enjoy some of these crops. Love y'all

[@jeanholdstock3695]

I felt your heart in every word you spoke Jess 💝 Thank you for your teachings, your love and your time. Roots and Refuge has given me so much knowledge, confidence, mentorship and community, thank you so much xx

[@forced4motorsports]

Bless you for spreading the word Jess. I've been prepping for about a year now, though I've had this mindset for years growing up on an acreage and kind of knew what to look for. I have over a years worth of food stored and I'm still building. I have a half dozen chickens that will start laying in the next few weeks and I have 2 years stored food for them not counting supplementation from the garden and a black fly larva compost system. I have fruit trees on the way, some that will start producing in the next year to two. For anyone living in a city - if you can, please get out as soon as possible.

[@jenniferrichardson5106]

I think you're doing a tremendous job of teaching, encouraging, and enlightening us. I've learned so much from you in such a short time! I love the way you share both the good and the bad, the important and the trivial. I'm frustrated with the heat and lack of rain (Southeast Texas here) and its effects on my garden, but hopeful for my Fall garden. I find myself saying a lot of your cute sayings while I garden. Just yesterday I laughed after I made a pocket omelet and thought of you! I hope you can feel our respect and love through the screen. We're rooting for you because we sincerely feel you rooting for US!

[@statiacancienne6930]

Praying that God sends all of you that need it some ample rain.

[@handsandfeethomestead9116]

Thank you Jess for having the courage to speak the truth in a loving and non fear mongering way. It is very clear that the Lord is the leader of your life. My husband and I came to the Lord back in 2014 and not even a year after that put a strong calling on our heart to pursue homesteading and growing our own food. We grew up in the chicago suburbs with absolutely no knowledge that this way of life even existed. I can can confidently say this was God's leading and so many others out there have the same testimonies. Thank you for all you do and teach Jess and God Bless you.

[@ColRubyDimplesManacha]

Thank you for doing everything you do, Jess! For embracing your calling and walking us thru these times

[@caddycraft6823]

good to know my garden has a second chance this year, I lost over 2k plants after planting in my prepared soil that turned out to kill them instead. I thank God every day that I was raised a farmer so glad my grandparents gave me the gumption. Praying for enough to can some of the major things like beet, calabasa, tomatoes, and beans...good info

[@jimbiggs4908]

God bless you Jess. You’re always so sincere and keep all our interests and well being in your messages. It’s so refreshing to see there’s people out there that truly care in a world of careless people. The lord has definitely put you on a path. ❤️