Gardening in the Middle of Big Ag. Finding the balance between Purity and Peace

[@debbiekrueger5576]

You are So beautiful & humble! Yes, life happens good & bad. It rains on the just & the unjust. We have the same problem with drift. We put our garden, much smaller than yours, in a more protected area. Also, we pray over any food that we eat, whether it’s what we grow or we buy. If Christian’s would remember that everyone is eternal & we’re to give mercy & grace this would be a better world! May God richly blessed you & your family on this journey we call life! 🙏🙌🏻❤️

[@Ruthannzimm]

Prayer is still more powerful!!!

[@jeanhorvath9567]

While we can relate to the disappointment you feel with the drift of herbicide, you know it was not intentionally done. Choosing grace and mercy and moving forward is a huge lesson for your children and even your community. Some days, we just have to do the best we can with all life throws our wsy. I personally love your attitude. I look forward to Saturday mornings and a new video from you😊❤ Remember you can't have a TESTIMONY without the test! May God richly bless you. PS, my 6 tomato plants are giving me more tomatoes than I can possibly use right now. My neighbors love me!!😅

[@spoolsandbobbins]

YES! We have authority over all these things!

[@patriciaingram]

You Are exactly right about having our children share our tasks. I have experienced some amazing memories and learning experiences with my 2 children. Thank you for your talks of wisdom.. ❤

[@cheriebolender8765]

Thank you so much for your inspiration, it has really changed my mindset, and will help with future testimonies for others as well!

[@karenm7197]

When I pray over my meals, I acknowledge that I we live in a fallen world by asking GOD to "bless this food and let it nourish our bodies as YOU intended". I leave the rest up to the LORD.

[@whitefeather572]

You are a wonderful example of how we should be grace filled. Thank you, Ruthann for reminding us what it truly means to be a servant of our Lord and savior.

[@karlaschaffner6592]

I hope I'm not the only person that heard Ruth Ann's message of grace and surrender. Angry Christians pushed me to stop churching altogether. We can't take grace with one hand, while dealing justice with the other, and I can't find an equal yoke. Above all, guard your heart for it is the wellspring of life.

[@cbak1819]

I wont let grumpy Christians stop me from doing as God commanded.. do not stop the assembly of the brethren. Praying for your hurts.

[@meganlalli5450]

I walked away from attending church for quite a while, too. I did not walk away from God and continued praying and reading my Bible. I found different teachers on the radio and would listen to them. Then it was time for me to return to worshipping with others. So, I did. Then 2020 came along, and many churches closed their doors or required things I couldn't do. I said to God, "Lord, looks like it's just me and You again for a while." I felt the answer was, "No. I want you to be with other believers." So I told Him, I'd go if He'd show me where. I went to a little church that I had tried to find earlier and couldn't. I walked in, they greeted me, I explained that I couldn't follow some of the mandates, so would that be a problem. They said, "Nope, we're just glad you're here." They understood that I might stay only a short while but that was okay, too. They were just glad I stopped in. To date, I have stayed. I learned a lot in the season where it was just the Lord and me and some people on the radio. I learned other things as I re-entered attending a regular meeting assembling with other people. My prayer for you is that when it's time for you to once again assemble and worship with others, you find the place you need to be.

[@karlaschaffner6592]

@@cbak1819 I need a verse where Jesus said to assemble with brethren. Where two or more are gathered rings true to my heart.

[@karlaschaffner6592]

@@meganlalli5450 that's a kind prayer

[@janelou458]

@@karlaschaffner6592 Hebrews 10:25 - Not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.

[@paularodery8074]

YOU are one of Heavenly Father’s choicest daughters. Your insight, your faith, your attitude, all are precious and filled with Christ’s light. I’m so happy to have found you, your family, and your channel.❤

[@gaardengrl]

If more people (including me) had your attitude, the world would be such a better place.

[@chrisgoddard4032]

Ruthann, you are a blessing to anyone who listen to you. I was a foreign missionary for many years and I have never heard a better sermon on how to live in the grace that was created for you! Thank you for your faithfulness to our Holy Father and his Son

[@karinjudge7277]

Nice post !🙏

[@paularodery8074]

❤

[@georgiabrasher7636]

You’re right in how we react to situations is so important for our children and everyone else.

[@aprilgaudenti257]

I grew up with a clothes line in Arizona. By the time the next wash was done, the clothes on the line were dry!!!! I really like my clothes line. Line fresh sheets are the best!!

[@amywilson1046]

I love how you are talking to us while also getting things done. It feels like visiting with a wonderful neighbor or friend, and reminded me to get busy with my own chores while I’m catching up on all my favorite KZbinrs. 😊

[@eliza_kai]

Born and raised in Southern California but my fathers family live in the Toledo Ohio area. I spent all of my summers in Ohio growing up. Some of my best memories are when we’d travel the short distance to “Amish” town. Ever since I was a young girl, I envied the simplicity of the lives that culture leads; however it has been wonderful to watch your channel and see an old order Mennonite living differently now, but never losing your childhood roots. We can learn so much from the simplicity in life. Your children are so blessed to be raised by you and your husband. As much as you’re a gift to them, you’re just as much a gift to them ❤

[@sharonp6762]

Yes and now a gift to us who get to watch, learn, grow in so many ways! Love this family.

[@lovingjesus7031]

​@@sharonp6762 AMEN, THANK YOU JESUS FOR HELP MEETS.😊

[@shirley7137]

I call it going to Amish Land where I am in Michigan. Grain store, general store and deli, greenhouse they have to offer. Love there rye bread...yes I can make my own bread but love theirs. They are the sweetest and most unpretentious people. My favorite diversion is to go to Amish Land.

[@debbiew6780]

Ruthann, you were absolutely sent to us from God. You are a blessing to us all and we are the lucky ones to listen to your words of wisdom. You are amazing!!! Thank you so very much for your attitude, your wisdom, and love of your family and lifestyle. I’m truly blessed to have found your channel because you have already taught me so much about so very many aspects of life; not just gardening, but more importantly, about life. You are an angel 👼 on earth for sure. Thank you so very much 👼🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️

[@leoratriden8757]

good morning ruthann! i just noticed you are at 218,000 subs!!! how exciting for you. i have enjoyed watching your channel so much. its no surprise to see the growth. you are one of my 3 favorite youtubers. have a great week.

[@Ruthannzimm]

Well thank you!!! 🥰🥰

[@julieluther9923]

I love your perspective. Giving the farmer grace and recognizing him the way you did helps us all to shine a light on situations in our own lives. Thank you for all you do. God’s blessings on you and your family and your beautiful garden. I always learn so much from you. ❤

[@ameliasr3404]

I am the wife of a farmer in SW Minnesota. We grow corn and soybeans and all of the corn is put into our hog operation. It is our livelihood. It is how we pay the bills, support missionaries in the USA and abroad and our church. I sat on the porch tonight and replayed this for my husband. Drift happens, to us and to others from us. Not on purpose. Not because we are spray happy or want to use all the chemical. We would not have a corn crop if we did not spray the minimum. And yes, there is no place to live that is perfect in this fallen world. I look at the Caribbean tonight. They are bracing for a cat 5 hurricane….on an island I visited two friends on a cruise last January. While those islands are beautiful and our tour guide was so kind, he has his own set of challenges today. Until Jesus returns we will continue to face hardships. Thank you so much for being filled with grace and kindness in your words. Thank you for demonstrating Jesus. I have to admit that I was a little afraid to watch this, but so happy to know that you have the right perspective.

[@gabrielevoelker2486]

Ruth, your testimony is fabulous, it should be a sermon, the thought and outcome of what you experienced will be something I will remember. Thank you for sharing this with us.❤

[@kimberlyscrivner9373]

Thank you for this. I have been in such overwhelm. I’m 66. I take care of my 45 yo mentally handicapped son and my 86 yo father. I have zero help. That in itself is a full time job. I’m grateful everyday that I have the ability to do it. But I also have upkeep, housekeeping, daily chores, and everything else that goes along with life to handle alone. And everyday it gets a little more challenging. I needed to hear this message. Thank you for following what the Lord gives you.

[@margaretkulp8062]

I will keep you in my prayers. You have a heavy burden on you 🤪

[@pamdore9292]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@paularodery8074]

Prayers for God’s sustaining strength to continue for you🙏🙏

[@Taratarinski]

You are so grace filled! I am sure the Lord is very pleased. You really turned a negative experience into a positive and are also leading by example.

[@kerrihatz2410]

Ruth Ann you have such a beautiful heart. Your teaching your family and children are not the only ones you are teaching. I am sitting here crying for joy about how you have touched my heart and have given me so much to think about with my own behavior towards others that have done things to me that have caused me to harbor anger. Thank you for being so willing to share your thoughts with all of us.

[@antidotetochaoschats]

Thanks for the Sunday sermon Ruth Anne. I loved it. Gardens aren’t eternal. But the people concerned are. - so let’s be gracious. I really appreciate your attitude /perspecrive. and your love and hope. I think k when we get to heaven Jesus will ask us “did you learn to love?”You are a big blessing to all that learn from you. ❤

[@Barbaralee1205]

That is an amazing insight we should be teaching children in public school. Every soul is eternal. Souls are connected forever through relationships. Relationships are built on shared experiences. Make them good! Mother Theresa said, “If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to one another.”

[@jmill7336]

It’s our Spirit that is eternal. God is Spirit. We weren’t a soul until God breathed His Spirt into the physical body. The Spirit realm is where we were created to operate from.

[@mlang3066]

I can’t wait to meet you in person when we get to Heaven. Don’t you know we will be in our glory gardening there? No bugs, no varmints, no chemical over spray. The weather will be perfect. Ooooh I can’t wait!

[@Scarfire1977]

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[@jenm6836]

Your message on grace and love is so important. I live in Wi and our land is surrounded by farm fields. The fields are owned by my sister and brother in law. They are definitely considered a small family farm, not big ag. They hire someone to come out and spray when needed, and only spray if necessary. Every year my brother in law tells them to be careful spraying around our property, and we have lost trees due to spray and sometimes I can tell we have had over spray in my garden. The sprayers really don't care, they just race through the field dumping the load and rushing off to the next field. My sister will tell me when they are coming to spray and often I do as you do and stand at the edge of my property while they spray as a reminder to be careful. I still consider my produce to be much healthier than store bought food even if it has gotten hit with spray a bit. We do the best we can and rely on God to do his will. I pray for Gods blessings and protection on my garden, and thank him for the food we eat. It is all in His hands.

[@mlang3066]

You go girl! We can’t ever let the enemy rob of us of our Joy!

[@cynthiamurrah9641]

Hi Ruth Ann, we met at the Homestead Festival in Columbia. David and Cindi with the campervan. I told you that day that you had the most beautiful testimony and this video just reinforced your testimony. What a beautiful child of God you are!! We are to love one another just as Jesus loves us. Thank you! Oh, one of these days we will drive our campervan to Iowa!

[@lauriefleet3573]

You are a great ambassador for God. There are so many life lessons in this video. Continue to be grace filled and full of God's joy, especially during adversity. It's during those times that a person's your true heart and nature are revealed. You've shown us and your family how to keep things in perspective, be kind, and forgiving. Well done!

[@patricial-tomsic5347]

Oh dear Ruth Anne, you are such a beautiful sister and precious woman of God. I live in a suburb in So Cal, IN AN APARTMENT with NO grass to grow much at all. And yet, spending time listening to you, my soul-garden is refreshed and renewed to an overflowing cup of Thanksgiving and joy. THANK YOU dear sister in Jesus, may He continue to shower you and yours with His living grace, provision and wisdom forevermore!!! ❤❤❤

[@LittleHomesteadOnHinerPond]

Good message for needed to hear. Nowhere is perfect and the people around me are what’s important. Thank you!

[@gisellejones1139]

Amen Sister!! This fallen world is all around us so we have to deal and trust in God to sort this out😊

[@pythonesk99]

❤ you are so right about setting the example for your kids. My mom always flipped out and freaked out and now i catch that behavior in myself. She was a devout catholic but didn’t have 1/100th of your calm and loving demeanor. Well done! Your kids are lucky.

[@RataPerry]

I know what you are talking about and I understand. My mom was the same way; devout Catholic and always overacting about even the smallest situation. My mom was a control freak. I was too for a very long time.

[@pythonesk99]

@@RataPerry its nearly impossible to overcome that ingrained behavior. If we'd had a good father around I think her behavior would have been more moderate and calm.

[@christahaymon5948]

What a wonderful example you are, not only to your children, but to those who watch and listen to your message!

[@stargaiz111]

Sending love to ONENESS. Sending blessings to the Zimmerman family. ❤

[@maryseaman312]

at 19:00 ... Praise the Lord! Hallelujah! Amen! Understanding that your accountability to our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ is about the eternal souls of our fellow human beings when they are being human beings is premium. Accepting that Father God knows what we have need of is such a blessing to yourself, your family, your community ... in other words, trusting that God knows and cares and CAN protect ... is HUGE! I am absolutely thrilled to listen to your testimony and the relationship you have with our Lord that not only gives you peace and joy, but is passed on to all who come in contact with you. It is such a joy and encouragement to me to hear a teaching on temporal and eternal differences.

[@roxanneheusdens8051]

I'm glad you could put things into perspective for yourself and us. You are a kind and beautiful person.

[@deec3516]

Choosing peace and joy makes a beautiful life; loved your way of living through life’s struggles.

[@littleme3597]

Yes, kids need chores and being productive with parents at their side.

[@SuAnne-lc5rw]

I believe that you have come to the right conclusion, I have always believed that God blesses us much more than we even know. You live in a wonderful place in our country. The Midwest has an amazing soil, I saw that when I lived in Illinois, and I have been to Iowa for family gatherings and such; in the heat of the summer, and in the cold of winter. It was so cold that I couldn’t get warm! We always had a wonderful time there. My mother in law took us to the Grato, beautiful place in Iowa , we still have nieces and nephews there, and our brother in law, Ray Clavey. Love them all and miss them especially during the holidays. ❤❤❤

[@KenIvywood]

Ruth Anne you are a gift from God and the message is as good as any Sunday morning service. You are making a difference in the lives of many. Thank you for your service.

[@tanyapayzant5261]

Thank you RuthAnn, for this wonderful visual lesson today. It greatly spoke to my ❤️. 🇨🇦

[@missourigirl4101]

Ruth Ann I love your channel , your kind talks with love and recipes. Your time is precious and I want to thank you for sharing it and your life. I’m a Christian as well and I appreciate your sharing that. God bless you and your family.

[@colleencourtney4484]

What an incredible example to all that is fortunate enough to cross your path. An amazing spirit, an incredible soul. God Bless you sister

[@lonnaadkins8282]

You have spiritually blessed me this morning. I believe everything you taught on character and God’s sovereignty. Thank you and thank you Lord for using Ruth to encourage us about you, your creation and most of all relationships.

[@Monkchip]

RuthAnne, you are the truest most effective speaker to listen to, bringing value and confidence to the future. Thanks so much for intentionally speaking on your responsibility to your family and also the society we all live amongst. You have shared with us all the pro and cons of living in an imperfect world, while managing all possibilities toward growth and sustainability.❤

[@izettal6108]

Thank you Ruth Ann for all your videos on recipes and gardening and the love you put into these videos. God Bless you'll

[@lindaprimm667]

I just love your perspective on things. This is what real Christianity looks like. Very easy to discern, confirm, and see fruit. Thanks for the life lessons and online fellowship.

[@lavondadye8091]

As a woman gardening in big ag country I also deal with chemical drift. The man who farms the ground around us doesn't own it. He does let me know before he has his fields sprayed but that doesn't change how it might affect my garden! I've learned to deal with it but your video reminds me that while it angers me I have no control over it and I need to let that go and just be thankful I'm able to grow a garden and hope that food is not affected by those chemicals! Thank you for always sharing your faith and outlook on life❤

[@susanpumphrey354]

"Our garden is not eternal." WOW! Such a simple statement, yet so powerful. ❤

[@maggieheilmann5905]

I said "AMEN" so many times to everything you said! May HE get all the Glory!! Thank you for reminding me of why we are on this earth and destined for eternal life!!

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

You are so great at articulating the way that I personally feel but have not been able to put together and express. We also live in big ag territory and experience overspray. Many hugs.

[@Grammysgarden]

Thank you for so kindly guiding others to The Truth. I so often become frustrated and angry with the pests in my garden ( pill bugs destroyed many of my brassicas and 90 % of my strawberries) this year. It was hard for me to accept. I have told myself, “ this is a fallen world” which I fully believe and yet I find acceptance difficult. In all of what you shared today the relationships with those our God loves as much as he loves me is such an important truth. God Bless you and your family, I see you as peacemakers.

[@audreyvann5336]

I lost almost all my tomatoes to some kind of disease shortly after they started setting fruit. It has been so disappointing. I started some new plants for the fall, but I'm still sad. My potatoes all were killed by pests too.

[@Grammysgarden]

@@audreyvann5336 I’m so sorry, I know how you must feel. I’m hoping you will have success with the rest of your crops.

[@lindseysitzman]

My husband “watches” most of your videos with me (passively LOL and not always willingly) but today he walked in while you were talking about what’s eternal and what really matters and he was like “she’s PREACHING today! Amen!” ♡ I teared up a little while you were talking about gardening with littles, feeling quite convicted, because as a mom of two little boys (4 and 1.5 yrs old) it’s such a struggle to keep them from trampling my plants. But what’s ETERNAL are their little souls, and setting the example of what patience looks like is more important fruit than any that I could ever grow myself. “Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me.”

[@idonttiptoe1519]

Mrs. Zimmerman, this is by far one of my favorite videos you've posted. You're so right. A new favorite saying in my home is "few things in life are permanent". We cannot let things overtake our lives that we can't control, and/or which can be changed if we change our minds. I LOVE when you said relationships are not on that list. And I love that you spoke about another phrase I love, which is "more is caught than taught". You're a great leader and I'm sure you're a wonderful mother and grandmother! ❤

[@MPATRIOTQMeadows]

thank you for this ,felt the message.After 4 years of getting our soil healthy, we had a thriving garden, until suddenly noticed flying beetles coming from our neighbors yard (they had a tree cut down a year ago and left it laying by our fence for the entire year)needless to say those beetles did major damage to our sunflowers and pretty much everything else I planted.I was furious.Thank you for reminding me of God's grace.I fell very short of that when this happened. ❤

[@susiefox2475]

You are beautiful and loving! May Our Father continue to bless you, your children and grandchildren 🕊♡ Many blessings

[@calvaryhomestead]

Hi Ruth Ann ❤ I really enjoyed this video. I love what you have said and it really resonates with me. We live in the suburbs and properties are so close that you can't avoid anything. The love we put into our food and sharing the harvest with our neighbors is what's more important. We find your videos so inspirational and authentic. Love from the Green family in South Africa

[@pat2513]

Listening to you brings so much joy to my heart. You are so full of wisdom. I appreciate your videos! Enjoy your guests : )

[@Kazacks9602]

Hello from Australia 🇦🇺 congrats on the 218,000 subscribers RuthAnn!

[@Ruthannzimm]

Thank you!!!! You are so kind to notice!!!

[@carolmalko615]

RuthAnn, I love your message in today's video. You are such a sweet, smart person. God bless you and your beautiful family. I wish I lived closer so I could go to homesteading conferences and meet you!

[@janbuck7484]

I love your attitude toward life's problems, simply because we know that GOD always looks at our heart and motives. GOD loves all his creation and in the end souls of mankind is the only ETERNAL everlasting most important thing in this life. Thank you for being yourself and being conscious of the most important happenings in live. Thank you for posting.

[@stephencameron1709]

No apologies needed. Wonderful lessons from the disappointment you experienced. Thank you for modeling and teaching us. Val C ❤️🙏🏻

[@heatherk167]

What a beautiful reminder to watch our reaction and attitude! And agreed that even though you are dealing with herbicide it is still better than what you can purchase at the store. Thank you for sharing with us, I love these garden videos.

[@dlmcnral8659]

Ruthann, you are wise beyond your years. God has has certainly directed your path to this platform. I am extremely grateful of your reminders & example.

[@pennee365]

Your Christian beliefs, common sense and knowledge are gold. Your videos are a breath of fresh air. Maybe someday God will bless you so that you and Alvin will be able to grow some peach trees and enjoy your own fresh peaches. May God bless and keep you and your family.

[@lindaspears4326]

As always, your wisdom is straight from our Savior. Your eyes are set above and you are such a good example. It's not the easy path to take, but it is the right one. You are the Proverbs 31 woman.

[@gaildulmage3662]

Thank you Ruth Ann for your reminders to live in peace and thankfulness with those around us. We were always mindful that our children were watching what we did and how we respond to trials as opposed to what we say. They have both grown to trust God and live for Him. That is the most important thing.

[@sherryturner4745]

Watching this video and I’m SOOOO NOT DISAPPOINTED. You’ve truly encouraged me in the Lord. Thank the Lord for you my sister in Christ. Send o g prayers and love 💕

[@gracefarm394]

We have lived in many states, and you are so right no matter where you are there is always something. Thank you for reminding us that we can't control everything.

[@tammiesheesley2045]

You are the most intelligent person I have found on you tube. Everything you explain to us makes so much sense and is so much usable in our daily lives. Thank you for sharing your life with us ❤

[@SarahZeeb]

I know this comment is a few months after you posted this, but I want to share I went through a similar twist of the mind as I called it when what was left of Beryl hit Michigan and brought all the microbes and critters with it. This was my first year gardening in about 22 years and all the Downey Mildew and Powdery Mildew I got on top of the Tomato worms and vine borers almost made me throw the towel in and give up. I was reminded by a few gardener friends on Facebook that it was happening every where, there wasn't much we could do about it except for trying to treat it and hope for the best. I transitioned my thought process to just do what you can with what you have left while being grateful and graceful. Most of my garden came back after awhile of low watering and treating for fungus. I still say my mantras for thanks and grace every time I am out in it even though it's almost the end of the season. Thank you for the reminder to keep it up and not give up or give in to anger over something we have no control over.

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

This is the first time I have ever seen a clothespin bag like yours. Did you make it? It sure is a time saver for you. If you were here, you would have trouble with run off from those living above you on the same hill. I wanted Dutch White Clover in my yard. I sowed the seeds (which wasn't easy). Now I have Dutch White Clover in my yard and so does everyone living below me. I wish all that clover was living in my yard. One of my neighbors thanked me for sowing the clover. He told me, "We wouldn't have a yard if you hadn't planted that clover." The neighbor who lives above me keeps bees. He and his bees love the clover. I did not intend to start any clover in any yards other than my own. Clover improves the soil (so that real grass can live on the same ground). It also cuts down on the mowing during hot weather.

[@anaskellon8592]

Watching you hang up those clothes reminds me of my Nana way back 60 years or so. She only had dolly pegs (none of this plastic stuff) and there was a limited supply so she would hang her clothes just like you. Made me smile.

[@theresajohnson9497]

Oh my goodness. This was a beautiful message of how to respond to situations and people that hurt you. I learned as much from this as I learned in church this morning - and it was a great message in church too! Thank you for this, I needed it. ❤️❤️❤️

[@Cherryparfait41]

Grace filled…love this. There’s a built in switch within me that I see lacking in many of today. 😢 Some will try to bulldoze it out of children and adults. Bless your Joy! Thank you for the talk.

[@carmonbriggs8372]

Thank you for this video. I needed this because of some things going on in my own garden. Your message made me think of this verse: “You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You.”Isaiah 26:3

[@debbiedouglass1478]

I am going to be listening to this over several times and taking notes! You have a gift for explaining how to deal with emotional loss from a Biblical perspective. I want this to be kept close to my heart so I can be a blessing to others as you have blessed me. Thank you Ruth Ann!!❤

[@PattyLU2]

I discovered your channel a few days ago (today is 9/21/24) and this is my 3rd video of yours I have watched. I just wanted to say that I really needed to hear your wisdom regarding "there is no perfect place on earth..." And how what you have (garden) is a gift from God even though it may be tainted by man and your grace regarding the other farmers processing for Big Ag etc... I just needed to hear that reminder that it is relationships that are eternal, not the garden and you can still find joy in what God has provided even though tainted by man. With tears, thank you. I believe God will bless and protect your food as you give thanks for all that He has provided.

[@sandraschick1916]

Listening to your video is a beautiful gift to all who hear you with their heart. Thank you so very much for your knowledge and spiritual wisdom❣️ You are so needed in my life❤ Please continue with these kinds of videos!! You are truly appreciated❣️ 🥰

[@maryorton7882]

There is nothing better than to follow Jesus’ teachings and what a good example (gifts) you’re giving to your children. Thank you God for this wonderful woman!

[@marsupial2583]

Love your TED talks 😅. You have a beautiful Spirit & much Godly wisdom. ❤️

[@Kris-uj5dx]

Praise God for believers spreading His love, grace and kindness through KZbin videos! It fills my heart with such joy to watch your videos and learn so much from you, and to hear you spreading God’s love and grace through difficulties is so wonderful. May God bless you, your family and your garden. I look forward to learning more from you!

[@juliahelland6488]

Thank you, Ruth Ann, I absolutely agree with you! Maybe a solution would be to ask the farmer to pay for a wind break of evergreen trees to help prevent future drift. The farmer could pay, and you could plant them. I would suggest creating a wide raised berm the length of your growing area. Next, plant at least 2' tall White Spruce trees. They're a great windbreaker tree: fast growing, grows in many types of soil, lives up to 300 years, has deep roots, and it tolerates high winds and heavy snow falls. Planting in a berm will give extra height right away, and a staggered double rows will ensure adequate fill-in. I live in central WI, and we have the same issues. Also, you can research your state for discount tree buying programs, usually ordering in late fall or early January for spring delivery. Goodluck!

[@kimberlypagel7867]

Your attitude is that of a Godly woman and I appreciate your example of being merciful and forgiving towards others ❤ Thank you for being a great example in a fallen world!!!

[@lisastreet8920]

I appreciate what you had to say in this video. We all would be much better off physically and emotionally if we took to heart our great commission of loving our neighbors.

[@candiechols5783]

You are truly a daughter of the King. I love you and your family. You are one of God’s beautiful daughters

[@tamara-lnlhomestead1441]

Ruthann you're such a blessing to listen to every Saturday morning. Pray over your food, which I know that you do, cause you know that God is Good and will take care of you, your family and your farm. Blessings from the mtns of VA. 🙏🏼❤️🫂

[@Auntlala1165]

I have to say, you touched my soul with your message. Thank you, I needed to hear that. Im usually a kind person, but my son was in a terrible car accident and on life support last week and I have been blaming others and honestly i have been spiteful when i should be thankful my son is alive and healing everyday. I live in Central Ohio and have a similar climate as you. This year i purchased a polycarbonate greenhouse from Amazon and started tomatoes in march in pots and transferred them into the garden in the middle of May. My tomatoes are already ripening. I also started broccoli, cabbage, and lettuce directly in my raised beds in my greenhouse in February since they are cold weather veggies and have been able to harvest and reseed a few times now. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and faith

[@annesmith2574]

Praying for a complete healing for your son. 🙏🏼❤

[@Auntlala1165]

@annesmith2574 thank you

[@galeharris6696]

I find your wisdom truly inspiring, RuthAnn. Bless you for doing what you can do, and understanding what is out of your control. Also, thank you for pointing out the deep importance of modeling for your children the grace you want them to carry in their souls. I know you know how important showing a child something is, as opposed to telling them how to do it. My garden is NOT perfect, by any means, but I am so grateful that it is so healthy this year after our 2 floods last year (and you are also right on with your observation that it's easier to let go of a natural event like a flood, than an event caused by another person!) that wiped the garden out entirely. It just looks beautiful to me when I walk through it, and I'm grateful for its beauty and bounty. And I think your garlic scapes look pretty darned healthy, RuthAnn! 🍆🍎🌻🥀

[@eileenpalumbo6578]

You are correct about living in a fallen world. Once we understand that it helps us in our reactions to what is going on in the world.

[@inalittlebit]

Sorry to hear that happened to you. I love your statement of "when we go to the garden and anything we harvest is a gift from God." I love that also, I love "turn your gardening into a shared experience." Building relationship with my youngest is such a sweet time because our bond is stronger. Thank you Ruth and may God Bless your family.

[@kathleenpowers5160]

Gratitude us huge! So many focus on negative, and yes, I get it--easy to do today. Living in gratitude makes the world a far different place for you and yours :)

[@elizabethlink3993]

💚 Great Ted Talk, Ruth Anne. Thank you for your words of wisdom and sharing your beautiful garlic scape harvesting. Blessings upon your Farm and your neighbors.💚

[@brendacoleman1735]

You are an amazing example to us all! I am 70 years old and I learn so much from you!!❤️🙏🏻

[@silver_threads]

Wow, Ruthann, speaking to my heart this morning! You are a treasure. Whether you are making cheese, or canning tomatoes, or milking a cow...you speak in such gentleness and wisdom. Thank you, dear lady. Wish I could say hello at Murray Fest, but a bit too far for us here in Ohio, especially during the busy summertime. Many blessings, Marie

[@franchristman9402]

You have just shared a great reminder of Gods grace and forgiveness. Your joy is so encouraging and I truly enjoy watching your videos. Your words of wisdom are also very encouraging. May God continue to richly bless you and your family!❤

[@beverlythorp9446]

I love 💕 your thoughts and perspectives on God’s Eternal. 😊 You just showed me a much better way to view grace and mercy by looking at the eternal picture. God Bless you and your family!

[@kriskeuler4455]

Yes I totally agree ❤❤❤ thank you so very much for everything you said ❤❤❤ you are awesome 🥰

[@AZJH8374]

I love that you are walking with Christ! Taking Communion to my patients in rehab and the hospitals brings me joy. God bless you all and many prayers 🙏🏻 ❤️ Nurse Judi in Scottsdale AZ and Eucharistic Minister 🙏🏻 ☦️ 💙

[@jeanhecker4533]

Thanks for your sharing your wisdom. 😊

[@bethlove2862]

Beautiful Holly hocks! At least that's what my mom called them. Love the deep red color.

[@janicew6222]

You have made such excellent points about being grace-filled and attitude of forgiveness. I believe, when we do our best to provide for our family, and in prayer at mealtime thank the Lord for our food, He will bless this food to our nourishment. We live in Indiana, but also in very fertile area with big farmers. The same farmers who give thanks for their crops are my neighbors and love the Lord, just as I do. Many blessings sent your way.

[@natalia199301]

You are Such a BEAUTIFUL BLESSING!!

[@StudioTinidril]

That was more than just a "Ted Talk", that was a wonderful sermon 😄Thank you!

[@dennispatison1547]

Great talk. God is good all the Time.