The best day ever (I LOVE SPRING) | VLOG

Hey ya'll, I'm Jess from Roots & Refuge Farm
Welcome to a place that feels like home. A small farm with a big family. We hope you'll pull up a chair, grab some coffee and visit awhile.
There was a time that all I wanted in the world was a little farm where I could raise my family and grow our food. Now, that is exactly what exists outside my door. In watching it unfold, a new dream was formed in my heart - to share this beautiful life with others and teach them the lessons we've learned along the way. Welcome to our journey, friend. I am so glad you're here.
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[@NinaM93]

When Ezra said “the worm pulls back from my cold embrace” I laughed out loud and thought the same as you were saying… you are my child lol. Just love your family! Very peaceful evening on a gorgeous pond ❤️ springtime is the best!

[@tommielourogers4327]

I thought the exact same thing. Only Jessica’s son would come out with a line like that! Like mother, like child, in the best possible way. I can learn to garden from most any KZbin garden channel, but only Jess can show me what the garden will give to nourish my mind, heart and spirit and do so, in the most lyrical way possible. Jess, I literally thank God for you and for your family. I need to hear about the fish bait worms shrinking from the cold embrace of the fisher boy. 😊

[@kdeediana]

Having important business meetings while milking goats, sounds like a life goal ❤

[@LaMoynihan1]

😊😊😊

[@zonagardengal908]

Having a pond on your homestead and the ability to sit, relax & fish with your boys anytime your heart desires is such a treasure to behold. Life doesn’t get any better than this! 💙💙💙💙💙

[@7megan7]

"The worm pulls back from my cold embrace." That kid reads books 📚 👌

[@debichats8634]

I know you know that you’re blessed…..but I just have to say it!!!! YOU ARE SO BLESSED! Your boys are gems! Your husband is a gem! Your animals are gems! But most of all, YOU are a gem! Best video ever!! ❤❤❤

[@ahomesteaddream]

Spring is my favorite time of year because everything is sprinkled with colorful wildflowers. Everything is waking up again. It’s so beautiful.

[@Seasoncromwell]

Potted up some plants today. I smiled as I potted up a pepper plant that I'm growing *specifically* to eat like you do. Shishito and your sauce. So excited. I've never grown them! Excited!

[@ericawhitfield9289]

I’m growing them this year too! I actually saw them in the grocery store the other day and have never seen them in there before.

[@debbenelson1219]

I did the same last year. Blistered shishito peppers with Jess's garlic aoli sauce is the very best!

[@hannahthehomesteader]

I also grew shishitos last year and cooked them like she did! They are really great. I will say, I didn't need 7 plants. I have 5 this year and still might sell a couple of those. They're very prolific.

[@cultivatingthecornerlot]

I am too!! 😊

[@michellebogle5428]

Jess you are just so adorable. You being a part of my life blesses me so much. I am so grateful to our Lord for blessing you with your hearts desires. May He continue to bless you and your family always. Much love to you and your family ❤❤❤.

[@leelaking-sannyasin5669]

Best day ever! Thank you for the inspiration. We love you and your family. You make a difference everyday.

[@danacutler4989]

I haven’t read the comments yet, but want to say that being late or not perfect for dinner is not something you’re going to remember. What a delight to see you chillin with your boys.

[@lyndaroe9642]

God Bless you Jess and thanks for hanging out with us ❤🎉

[@Fatimasroots]

I’m actually crying at how beautiful and blessed you are to be sitting there fishing with your precious boys🥲 God show me the way please 🙏

[@sallyburkett-caskinette8723]

That is one beautiful view on the pond! Enjoy it!😊

[@thehomegrowngardener]

Stunning!

[@amberholland5770]

When I was young, I was taught to bread dough the hooks...caught fish everytime....u take sliced bread and wet it into a pressed ball and bait the hook with it...easy and fun for the kids❤

[@catharinab8860]

Yes, this or corn

[@WelcometomyCapeCodlife]

How sweet to spend time fishing with your boys. I have fond memories doing the same with my mom! I’m now 63, so it was a minute ago. Keep up the good parenting!

[@patriotmama]

Springtime is my favorite season! We had an extraordinarily GORGEOUS day here in South Central IL today. Was 75, a slight breeze, not a cloud in the sky and we planted more peas, onions, radishes, I got my cucumbers in the ground and we watered our tomatoes. I have radishes and lettuce coming up. Some herbs are awakening from their slumber. We have had a very cool spring so far. Had some warm days, but tomorrow is supposed to be 58 for a hight and 62 on Wednesday, then get back into the low 70's. Just been up and down. I had windows open, hung 4 loads of laundry on the line and got a sunburn. I LOVE this time of year too. After the rain tomorrow, everything will smell so sweet and fresh again. Awake my soul to Springtime! Yes, it is the best day ever! LOVE your pond. Amazingly beautiful.

[@MsJay0913]

A surprise appearance by the unlikely farm dog! I've been wondering how she was!

[@kelliwebb2870]

I’ve been wondering about the poodle.

[@MsJay0913]

@kelliwebb2870 Oh yea... The poodle too!

[@VickieKrouse]

Springtime is the best and I love being in my garden and outside

[@angiesmith5389]

Your property is Heaven on earth!! You are so blessed!

[@terrytt2932]

what fun it would be if that same 2nd grade class could come back when there is lots to harvest and your garden is at its most magnificence!

[@lindaj.4198]

I love Spring and Summer. My best days!

[@trishiatripp8871]

She is such a cute pup. Worms and spud are both great to dig. I dig it.

[@kmarshall53]

My yard has been so lush and gorgeous this year. Bulbs, now Iris and Lilac, strawberries blooming - grass is full of bright-faced Dandelions, sweet Violets…I’m watching the greening of the trees every day, too! It definitely rejuvenates me.

[@JennaGoforth]

I feel this exactly!!! I just LOVE Spring! I love the feeling, the weather, the birds and seeing my chickens all over my yard and I just love the sun on my face. & my kiddos say those things on normal ol’ Tuesdays too ❤ Or I’ll make dinner and it’ll be the same recipe I always use and my youngest will say “Mommy this is the best dinner you’ve ever made!” This time of year is just good for the soul ❤

[@trishapomeroy9251]

LMAO! Balance...milking goats while on an important business call, fast forward to fishing. I love that SOOOO much! Yep...balance

[@phyllisjordan426]

Springtime is the best. I too enjoy our front porch. Mornings with a cup of coffee a perfect way to start my day.

[@growjoyfullyhomestead]

How fun to have the kids there! What a teaching experience for them!"Growing gardeners, one kid at a time!"

[@debbenelson1219]

I'm with ya, Jess, "I just live spring!" I just said that to my grandson yesterday. We see God's beauty in all the seasons and creation He has given us. It would of been very helpful to have seen Miah's goat hoof trimming...there's lots on KZbin, but to see it from someone you're invested in and trust, makes a huge difference.

[@hollynelson543]

YES ❤❤❤spring is my favorite. Here in Michigan it lasts about 1 week. Lol- but so true...just as Luke MIGARDENER!

[@fionaworrell4535]

Will you look at how stunning that pic of child,fish and glorious backdrop is! You couldnt dream better!

[@lesleyharris525]

My best day ever was in hospital really sick didn't think I was going home and my daughter and son and his wife brought my dog into the hospital to see me, i decided that day i would be going home come hell or high water, was a long time but I am home. ❤

[@marygrott8095]

When you said you were late getting dinner started, the boys looked at you as if to say, "Does that mean we're not having dinner tonight?" Very cool that you had young students visit your farm as a field trip!

[@lonnievancura9702]

Amen to gushing over the ordinary best ever things

[@jodymooney255]

What beautiful land you have Jess!❤

[@weaverbee2808]

Hello from PA!! Anyone else up here ready to start planting?!?

[@courtneymeyer1887]

Not PA but NY! I can’t wait to get things in the ground!

[@kmarshall53]

Yes! Seedlings are ready to start hardening off!

[@KR8Z]

🎉🎉Jess Thought I loved the barn,then it was the garden but now it's the pond. God's masterpiece ❤from eastern Colorado

[@julie-annepineau4022]

I love those perfect spring days when you can just spend the whole day outside. The bugs haven't started yet, the birds are singing, the sun and breeze create that perfect balance. We have had hints of it up here in the north, but we are still pretty chilly. Love seeing the joy in your heart and in your life!

[@howardbarber2451]

Yes , yes, yes Spring is absolutely my favorite season !!!!! Love the green grasses and leaves coming out , the flowers popping up, baby birds , baby animals, just the very best time of year!

[@haleighbartlett8642]

“no babies having babies” was hilarious! 😆

[@FUfon-gf5ph]

Gushing with you😃💖PRAISE YAH❣❣🎊🎊BLESSINGS Sweet Family🎉🎉🎉💛💛

[@kdeediana]

“I could make horse cookies, but sometimes I just have to pull myself back” 😂 I get you

[@HiveCreekFarm]

Your old pavilion table down by the pond under the tree by the dock would be great! Perfect for setting tackle boxes, worm buckets, water bottles, fishing nets, life jackets, snacks etc. I grew up on a river, and we always had a picnic table closer to the dock for those kinds of things.

[@jeanellefinch5543]

Yes!!! I love Springtime! 💕

[@ginnysulya9805]

Jess, so cute to see you get to chill with the boys and enjoy the beauty around you! We have a lot of trees blooming here in the Finger Lakes of New York and on my way home from the Nursery this afternoon I saw the most beautiful tree in full bloom! Absolute perfection and I just said thank you for that beautiful tree! It brought me joy and I appreciate the person who planted it and our awesome God who made it perfectly beautiful! Peace and blessings!

[@carolhendley760]

When you talked about stocking the pond I had to laugh, b/c our Uncle used to fish our pond and then release them into his pond! There’s more than 1 way to skin a cat/stock a pond.

[@klbbeeswillow]

My wedding was on Saturday in Rock Hill SC so you know how crazy the storms were! ! There was hail and crazy winds but it came at the most perfect timing ,so no soaked wedding dress " phew"!! or ruined food lol it was a beautiful chaotic perfect day and we came home an hour ago to my garden in my backyard that has come alive even more. Definitely ready for tomatoes and peppers soon 💚💚💚

[@1957pattypat]

I love the excitement from the boys when they catch a fish. It warms my heart thoroughly, taking me back to my childhood. ❤❤❤

[@alexandriaherndon6228]

Little boys, such joy. ❤

[@crookedcottagefarm6035]

Hey Jess, for the pond, you could try adding a little protection from predators (herons, eagles, etc.) with logs and branches from the property, and even some more plants/shrubs along the edges. That would also add some protection for other wildlife that could provide extra food to get the fish a bit bigger (frog eggs, insect larvae). Happy fishing!

[@mariahjuhl702]

Holy cow! The camera quality and the view this lense is giving is like seeing your farm for the first time! The quality is outstanding! Everything looks so green and lush! I can't wait to see more this summer!❤❤ so pretty!

[@erikas974]

Fishing tip. Get some cheap bread put some sweet paprika powder on it and mush it together make little balls and put that on the hook. Also you can through some in the water before start fishing. They love it. Jess the garden getting so much summery😊. Enjoyed a little walk around. Thank you.

[@msdebbiep]

Patiently waiting for the weather to warm up and I can sit by my 4’ pond with the warmth of the sun hugging me.

[@laymanhomestead4711]

Love hanging out with you while I wash my eggs. Thanks for bringing us along. Spring is the best!

[@tinaschaller8055]

I LOVE SPRING!!!!!❤❤❤

[@elizabethhayes7069]

I so understand that feeling! I'm sitting here on a Sunday afternoon in springtime pruning my tomatoes (found my first baby tomato of the year!🎉) and just feeling so very happy and blessed! Trying to soak it all in before it gets hot and miserable!

[@robynj.7549]

I adore springtime!!! It is my favorite! It is so full of promise, freshness, beauty and so much more. Oh and your pond is so wonderful 😍

[@CrystalBarrow-mt9xc]

Loved the video girl, at least you have a place to go fishing where you live the places around here are flooded and you can't hardly fish ..

[@robingreany899]

Was enlightened watching you and the boys fish. Love hearing about your outing with the little ones. Sounds like fun was had by all. You are an awesome gal to watch and listen to. ❤️

[@Sky-Child]

Haha, how cool, I've never seen life from a tomato's POV before!

[@UrbanWhiteBuffaloFarm]

Hey y'all, Everything there is so green. I noticed one of the views down at the pond showed a shot similar to the ones you showed us when you first went there to claim your intent to buy the property. I saw all that you are doing and have done and it all looks so impressive. Day by day we build a family, a farm, a sense of community and a life that is pleasing to God. Very majestic. I always am touched by parents that take one on one time with their children one or two maybe three at a time. The smaller the number the larger the impact esp for a child that is with mom or dad for several hours all alone. I hope you can find time for fishing on a regular basis as you will be rewarded later. Beautiful video.......

[@dawnwilliams8766]

I teared up at the Joy you felt at the end of the video, lol. I feel the same! Thanks for taking us on your journey with your family and all your lessons!❤❤❤

[@marilynclayton3430]

Be still my heart💚 a garden tour would be so inspiring 😇

[@justoffcenteradmin8305]

I just love your goats .... their baying just cracks me up. Good day!

[@Jordan.M.-qb6ky]

Loved seeing the willows. You should show us the swing and trees over there. Fun to see the growth.

[@stagesoflifehomestead5138]

Went to a local farm when I was a kid for a field trip. One of the ones I remember the most!

[@CharlieNagoo]

@6:00 Love your camera shots. One can certainly know you have photography in your background.

[@CharlieNagoo]

Jess -- Get a youtuber that stresses fishing and do a collaboration! Lake Fork Guy would be such a fun choice. He is an incredible fisherman and has small children. You could teach him homesteading (he has chickens) and he could teach you how to fish that pond. Or Flair. He needs help learning better animal husbandry. And you could visit his property in Nebraska.

[@coletteware1853]

Hi there Jess, you are just a special little cutie! Yes, springtime is glorious, I agree. Thanks for making me smile 😉🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@margiebrown7436]

Thank you for reminding me. This IS the BEST day ever! 🥰♥️🥰 Such an important thing to remember. ♥️

[@belieftransformation]

Such an inspiring vlog; thanks for sharing! I love those boys of yours! They inspire many, too! Blessings to all 🤗🇨🇦

[@kathystarnes6744]

Oh Jess, how absolutely beautiful of a shot walking onto the dock! Took my breath away. So serene and lovely 💚💙💚💙💚💙💚🙏🏻

[@MargieBenson-dv9ek]

I love spring time ❤

[@helenreid7712]

I LOVE SPRINGTIME ❤❤

[@katherinebelk8398]

This was the 1st weekend in a LONG TIME I was excited to get up & at em and I was so productive in my garden ❤

[@deannewilliams3321]

I can’t believe he caught a catfish with a cork. Catfish are usually bottom feeders. Great fishing skills!! My cousin just sent me a picture of me and my cousins fishing with Grandma. I was in 3rd grade 😊 I wish I could go fishing with yall! Catch one for me!! 🎣 I would stock the pond with some large mouth bass and crawfish. Man o man, I could teach y’all some different ways to fish using different lures…so fun! Both my exes fished bass tournaments and I outfished them lol 😆 ✌🏻

[@mountainsagegarden9214]

I had the best day as well ❤! Loved the video to calm my mind at the end of the day.👍 Today I finished getting my garden ready for the season and now can't sleep..lol 😅 planting brassicas in the morning and seeding lettuce and spinach. 🎉 I watch all the videos and have for years.. you and garden answer are what get me through the long cold Montana winters! So keep em coming 😊❤

[@katherinebelk8398]

A field trip sounds awesome! I wish our kids in Florida got to do field trips like that ❤

[@angelaschettino1327]

Love this. Your boys are so precious. I miss those days with my girls. They grow up too fast ❤️

[@kathystarnes6744]

What a perfect video Jess. You are so grounded. You perfectly capture the way I feel about nature💚💚💚God bless you🙏🏻

[@tarabishop8499]

Here in Ohio we have a frost warning tonight….i would love for springtime to get here! 😅😂😊❤❤

[@conniesprowl-yc4zb]

Love spring too. New beginnings!

[@Fatimasroots]

Oh man it’s hard to be inspired these days to use my waiting room as a classroom with everything going up in price I actually know it’s impossible for me to ever reach this dream. Yet here I am with this sliver of hope knowing there’s absolutely no way but there’s always that “but what if there is?” The Lord knows exactly what he’s doing with you everyday, and I thank Him greatly for this 🌿🌞

[@florentinalily]

turning the goats out in the pasture will also improve the vitamin content in the milk; they need vit D from the sun and a varied diet of herbals.

[@growjoyfullyhomestead]

I LOVE spring time!❤🎉

[@CrazyCatLady-dx8uj]

I love irises! I can remember my dad driving for miles to places to get them for my grandma. Sometimes I would go with him and walk through acres of every color you can imagine! They were absolutely beautiful! And the smell!! No wonder I’m allergic to bee stings now! Lol

[@robbiedickison2005]

Disappointed to not see you do your planting. Love to watch you in the garden.

[@trendydiy2931]

I love spring 🌼🌱

[@turtle2212]

Oh yes I love spring 😊 AND summer ...and autumn, even winter😂 did I forget anything?

[@mariahminton854]

Spring is the BEST😍😍

[@TheSuperGGirl]

It's finally getting into spring here... so excited for it

[@twanabanawna3878]

If you have herons, it might be a challenge to keep your pond stocked. If you do it, you'll want to "protect" it from aerial predators (netting, reflectors, solar motion lights, etc). ❤

[@joanmackie6865]

I love how you call them spuds ☘️☘️🍀❤️❤️

[@carlagustka325]

Can you do a video on your worm chest freezer?

[@kel.insight303]

I’m SCREAMING!!! 😂The way the baby goat tilted his head when you said clippers (2:34 of video) haha the same way my dog looks when I say clippers. Lol that would have been a perfect zoom in moment 😂😭

[@RevLetaLee]

I imagine (in my romantic ideal of farm life) that there is no better way to deal with worldly things than to milk goats (or work on whatever, outside) at the same time. Lovely.

[@CrazyCatLady-dx8uj]

We had a couple ponds that were overrun with bluegill. My son, my niece and nephew and I could just about catch them by hand!! 😂

[@carollyn8885]

Yay!! Thank you for a great reminder of appreciation. IT'S SPRING!!!

[@jackcsaffell5641]

I love fall. Just as you embrace the spring, I love the fall. I totally can feel your love for the spring. It's all the life busting out around us that tells us life is for living. On another note, I keep looking past your videos hoping above hope that I'll see a 2 x 4 somewheres, or maybe a new flag or two. Can't wait til you one day bring us along on a garden tour and say, "Oh btw, our new house is finished." he he he. Love you guys. God bless your family.

[@stormienotstormy]

Your outfit is giving Mr Ballin ❤

[@kellyelizabeth0]

Jess can you please link your coffee mugs. I absolutely love the colors the shape. Thank you for all your gardening and homesteading content you and your family are so inspiring and any information always helps.