The importance of giving simple garden advice (The last kidding and Ben's BGF) | VLOG

[@vickif1419]

Oh my gosh! Watching Ben playing with the baby goats made me laugh out loud! 🤣 What a great young farmer!

[@Looseey1973]

Your next book should be a children's book with Ben as the main character with his best goat friends.

[@salecreekfarmtotable6693]

Yes!

[@geargriden19]

and gotta be something in there about pickin garden fresh snow peas and cherry tomatoes :D

[@devinnorrell2499]

"I grow because I grow" a book about Ben growing because he grows vegetables in his garden and goats for milk, chickens for eggs etc!

[@katecarbines8180]

Yes! I'd totally buy an illustrated children's book about homestead/farm life.

[@ontariogardening]

YES! I would buy that book for my kids.

[@kathleenstewart7494]

You know I’m not as eloquent as you are. But I just have to express the joy that I find in watching your videos when you post them. One of the things that just warms the cockles of my heart is how you treat your children and your husband. The evidence of love amongst all of you is so noticeable I am grateful that you present such a positive uplifting family image and I bless you until next time.

[@jamjar5716]

Kathleen, that was very eloquent! Very true.

[@scsfulsarahr598]

I think that was very eloquent

[@sharonpurcell7339]

Explaining concepts to others ; no matter how simple the concepts may be ; helps to consolidate your own knowledge. Keep on explaining. It helps everyone. X

[@SuperEvilC]

I do appreciate some repeat explanations of simple things. It's often the simple things in life that matter the most!! 😀

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

So true!

[@talkandeattv]

10 years from now you're going to be balling your eyes out watching these clips of sweet little ben playing with these goaties

[@mudchuk]

That buckling he looks like John boy Walton!!! With the birthmark on his face.

[@WildflowerFarm417]

I read a study that said on average people need to hear things SEVENTEEN times for it to sink in. The study was being used to determine how often paid advertising should repeat. lol That really changed my perspective.

[@amandar7719]

LOL. I’m guessing advertisers have upped the “sink in” numbers. I swear I’ve “heard” that lose weight ad at least 50 times last week! 😮😬😬😁

[@Rebecca.Robbins]

Ben playing with the goats is everything!

[@TheTinkerersWife]

The repetition helps not only the listener, but the teacher too. We are less likely to forget them when teaching the next time,kind of like muscle memory only for our brains. It's like any skill well honed. Appreciate your sharing the details,and I'm a decades old gardener and teacher myself. But the, a gardeners are teachers really,everyone we share how we do something with others who are learning. The kid and Ben jumping around,dang that would be nice to have that energy! They are so much fun to watch. ❤

[@chayh.6249]

As being a trainer in my company for years, I quickly learned that repetition and simplicity are two of the most important points of training/teaching. Well done Jess! Don’t ever lose those thoughts!! Sending Easter Blessings to you and yours!!

[@kaywest1182]

As a long time trainer of adults the standard delivery was 1- tell them what you are going to tell them, 2- tell them, 3- tell them what you told them. Best way to help with information retention.

[@debsenritchedrefuge603]

Ahh... Such a sweet place to be in my Glass Window Greenhouse along with you in Yours, Jess!! Such A Pleasure to work in my Greenhouse with all of your Playlists running continuously while Learning Valuable information to help Become A Better Gardener and in turn be able to help others become Growing Gardeners! I can't thank you Enough Jess @roots_and_refuge and all your family for making life real in these times!!! I Bless You and Your Easter! His Is Risen... Indeed🙌☀️🥰🌷

[@heatherk8931]

Benjamin and those baby goats were having so much fun! I'm smiling ear to ear!🥰

[@theallenshire268]

Just an unrelated note. Living Traditions posted a great freeze dried snack idea today and I bet you and your kiddos would love it.

[@Meg_Davis]

Repetition and explaining the simple things is a sign of a good teacher 😉 And those who get impatient need to 1) practice humility and/or 2) be in a different classroom.

[@lynettetucker5236]

Hello everyone I think that was the cutest thing seeing ben and the baby goats jump around and running around so cute 👍

[@socorrom5293]

Love so much this video, esp when little Ben is playing w/goatees! It's like they think he's one of them🥰👅. Also the teachings you are passing onto your children is priceless, taking nothing for granted, your Faith + Love is nothing short of an admirable parent. God bless you and your family 🙏 ( +furry family too)! 🐐🐓

[@amymorin7252]

Jess this was such a sweet vlog. Watching Ben play with his BGFs is a precious moment. Thank you for sharing your family, love, and life with all of us. 💓🌿🐐

[@carolannjacques268]

I LOVE simple things explained, don't ever stop!

[@letalee]

Just my favorite breakfast entertainment on a Saturday morning, goats, goatboys, growing things and your joy. Always learn so much. Heartfelt thank you for choosing to do this work.

[@jenniferrescott1149]

Ben and Mack , parcour buddies . so cute

[@denisemankewitz8480]

I love watching Ben. His positive outlook and getting involved in the garden, and with the goaties ♥️

[@jenniferchristiansen2040]

This gives me great joy... Walking through your garden and seeing your life. Thank you. I can't wait for our lady frost date.

[@rondacorkhill1654]

I copied your "10 tomato seeds in a cell" idea. Now I have 16 varieties with 10 plants each of tomatoes. LOL Two of the packets were over four years old and I still had a 50 percent germination rate, higher than I got from planting one or three of them before.

[@debsenritchedrefuge603]

I have appreciated planting my tomato seeds in the same way this year and used TP tubes cut in half... 36 varieties 5-9 seeds in each and most came up... Been uppotting into School lunch milk cartons... about 1/3 through the enormous amounts of seedlings... I'm grateful for my Newly Built Antique Glass Window Greenhouse that I'm using for the first time, than having them in my home like last year here in North Central Washington!

[@vonniemerriam974]

Goodness, Jess...put a cuteness overload warning on this video!!! 😍💖

[@theallenshire268]

Loved, loved, loved watching Ben and the kids jumping on the rocks!!! That was the cutest thing ever!

[@JenifferD]

I just want to say THANK YOU! Thank you for teaching me all that I need to know to start gardening without fear. In past years (the last 4 running) I've always started from seed, seedlings die, then spend more money on starts, only for a few of them to survive the summer. Most of which die partway through. I used to say I couldn't keep a garden, now I know, I just didn't know how to! You've taught me so much. This year my husband and I built our own raised beds. I've started over 200 seeds with over 95% germination and seedling success! THANK YOU! Our backyard will be full of food this summer. My children have all gotten on board in helping mommy sow and plant. It's an amazing culture to now call our own. So, just in case you didn't see it yet . . . THANK YOU.

[@leewillis2908]

Thank you for exercising your teaching heart. It is a God given gift. Never apologize for being you. It is awesome how you are comfortable being the woman you were created to be. ❤️🙌🏼❤️

[@paigerollins7383]

You should call him Crawford for Cindy Crawford’s beauty mark😄

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

oh thats good

[@swendelineersilia7067]

Hi sweet Jess(and the rest of the fam). I just really wanted to say thank you. I don’t think you know how much you and your family have inspired and awakened a focus on certain perspectives in my life. I was just watching one of your older devotionals and i hope to be able to thank you one day with one of my home grown sweet slicers!

[@pearljohnson7302]

I love it when the boys help you close out! Such a blessing. May God bless you and your family!

[@chamelaroo4683]

Watching Ben play with the baby goats was the cutest thing ever

[@judyvonderheide7341]

Love to watch Ben playing with the baby goats. I have a son named Ben so I’m a softie for that name!

[@takishasallbeautyzone]

You are so right about the repetition. I can't tell you how many times I've rewatched helpful gardening videos.

[@lizdavidhopper8924]

Jessica, when you were talking about your favorite place was to be in the high tunnel, that's how I feel about coming to your vlog all the time. It's my favorite place, calming, peaceful, love the goats jumping around with Ben, and I learn things every time. Thank you for that. I just can't ask for anymore than that. I appreciate your time and efforts to help others of us that need to learn what you already know. love to you and all of your family. Liz

[@nyx5743]

Benjamin hopping around and playing with the goats warms my heart oh my gosh!!! Confirms that I MUST raise my children on a farm

[@susieclark1498]

I am blessed by you and your family, thank you just doesn't seem like enough. I pray for you and your family.

[@melmar9255]

What a wonderful childhood you’re giving your children

[@lanabisson2675]

I love how you explain things. I also love watching your family. They bring me joy. My grands are in Texas and I am in Ky. I miss them so much. I know you treasure how precious they are. I cant have goats where I am at but I can have a few chickens. I look forward to this.

[@Deadcntr]

Your helper is so much fun to watch.

[@debsenritchedrefuge603]

Yummy Dinner for all of you!! My favorites too!! You are all very Blessed for good reason working together loving one another!!!

[@rene9993]

These kids have awesome childhood!

[@mooooOOOOOm]

Oo

[@yearningforcountryliving9827]

Don't stop explaining the simple things. It's always good to have a reminder. As soon as you said that about more water and bigger plants, I went outside and watered the tomato plant that I just took outside.

[@jessyknuyt5881]

You're Book came today in Belgium and i love it 🥰

[@kimiyemlsmallgardendream8115]

Love how Ben and his BGF jump off the rocks.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@rachelholdt6840]

I'm amazed how fast the radishes fill out! They seriously double overnight! I love it ❤

[@tpwkorelseimahavetodoitthe6342]

Omg. He is adorable. Im waiting for my one doe to kid. She is due anyday. I swear she loves to make me wait😂 My doe was WILD when I got her. She wouldnt let anyone touch her. After a year of working on her, she is super sweet. She is a boer and was meant to go for meat but got bred wayyyyh to young and gave birth when she was just old enough to get bred. I bought her 6 days after she kidded. She is one of my favourite goats

[@joannesherwood3562]

There isn't much cuter than a kid "woohooo"ing off a tree stump! 😍

[@lanak.fromnewmexico1143]

Have a Blessed Easter kids! 🙏🙏🤗🤗☺️. Stay warm. Love y'all.

[@wendyjonasen9746]

My 7lb 10oz baby grandson was born this morning. They named him Asher! 😊

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

Congratulations!!!

[@pancakeday4866]

Your channel makes me so happy. Loved watching Ben jump around with the goat kids and Toby’s send-off blessing😊

[@ashleenicole71]

I love how relaxed you are with your children. I need to be that way with my son. I get a bit too snappy and quick with him. Its helpful to see a mom being so relaxed with her kids.

[@hollybroughton8768]

Oh that little buckling! Mr. Dimple! So so so cute

[@jennyzubanych4467]

Easter blessings to you all ❤️❤️❤️

[@paalders]

Ben's adorable as a baby goat

[@sallygiles3658]

Hi Jess, Sally in Devon, England. I am so happy to be told the simple things and I have never been afraid to ask the “stupid questions “ because I don’t think any question is silly. It’s learning 😊😊. Thank you for your lovely videos I love watching them and you make me happy 😊

[@lindawoody8501]

Have a happy Easter! Glad your children enjoy the farm and participate willingly in its chores. A wonderful education. So nice Benjamin loves the garden and is a big help to you both!

[@eliciasummons9257]

Ben playing with the baby goats is my favorite!

[@sandyg8794]

Hi Jess! No worries on explaining simple things. Everyone needs to be reminded at one time or another, and not everyone thinks about things like this. Besides, whatever you say to us is never said in a condescending way that would make anyone feel bad. You have such a way with words and talking to people that is awesome. I find it very comforting listening to you. Oh my, the new baby goat is so precious and beautiful. It's too bad you can't keep him since he's so different in color than your other goats, but I understand him needing to go with his Mom, and you only want does. Seeing the boys out playing and watching the baby goats playing with Ben was so much fun! Thank you so much for sharing! BTW, dinner looked delicious!

[@amandabussey4416]

Miss watching y'all's videos for the past few weeks. Work has been crazy and starting to get the garden stuff together

[@madesimplyathome953]

I enjoy the simple instructions! It helps me to know what I’m doing is correct and teach me the small things I don’t already know. Thanks Jess! I appreciate you!!!

[@marisaivany5559]

Human kids playing with goat kids is the sweetest thing ever!

[@LinneaMyllari]

I had a great teacher that said ”repetition is the key to success” and i think about that almost every week since i work as a teacher myself now. I love that you are describing just that but with other words 🙌🏼

[@vnette9777]

Happy Easter!Love to you all!💐♥️🐛🦋🐞🐝🏵🌺🌼🌷🌾⚘🌻🌳☘

[@jeannelson4031]

Everyone needs reminders ever now and then

[@mbmiller1956]

Speaking of explaining simple things, 1020 trays, 1020 trays, 1020 trays! Everyone talks about them. With holes, without holes, slings, pots ... shopping for them is INTIMIDATING. Was hoping you and Jill might go into details about them in the Growing Gardeners series. Would love a detailed explanation of what we’re looking for in terms of weight, openings, slings? Thanks, Jess!

[@brendaweaver6294]

I exactly needed to know those simple things, especially about the bottom watering and the use of fertilizers if needed.Thank you for the simplicity of those explanations 😊

[@lcostantino7931]

I love Ben s smile adorable n with a beautiful heart..... He's the one who will want to inherite the farm.... LOL sorry siblings..... Gotta work it......

[@heidiweinert3260]

I like how Bear gingerly makes his way through the plants just like his master.

[@dancnluc1]

Ben is loving those baby goats. The new baby is so cute!

[@WickedAwesomeGardening]

Oh my goodness Ben and his goats!

[@deeanneh10]

I loved seeing Ben playing with the kid goats! Sooo cute!! 😍😍 they all were having a blast!

[@janohdegroot989]

Phone footage is perfectly allright!! And.. everybody needs a Miah in the kitchen.. nice 😄

[@QKitchenandBeyond]

I LOVE the fact that you teach in a simple manner. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@lindamickel8545]

That buckling is adorable. Ben does parcoure with the goats. LOL

[@CrossPatchDi]

Ben wants to help always! He is sweet.

[@hollyweaver7292]

If I don't recall anyone tell me a simple thing, I will talk myself out of what I know is right. So, I appreciate you repeating the simple stuff.

[@happypeasanthomestead344]

Bless you until next time too Ben and Jess ☀️

[@mymountainlife0707]

19:22 Ben swinging on the punching bag in the background while jess is talking🤣🤣🤣😂😂

[@SuperMzjames]

I thought that was a rope swing! 😆🤣😂

[@emptynestgardens9057]

BGF content all day every day 💗💗💗

[@TheNicintime]

So cute... kid kid playing with the goat kids and all having a great time!

[@devinnorrell2499]

You speak the truth!! Even though certain things seem common sense, I have to visually see someone show me or tell me what to do. From how to plant to how I'm supposed to harvest even lettuce. That's just how my brain processes! I appreciate you Jess and all you've taught me!!

[@carimutch6528]

Ben=Perpetual Motion

[@sbayles]

I’m glad you mentioned Super Thrive. It has saved struggling plants for me in the past. It really seems like Ben will be your gardener. It will be fun to see how involved he stays as he grows up.

[@cekfraun]

Your boys are so fun! Ben and his BFGoat. LOL He makes a pretty good little goat himself -- jumping on and off the rocks. Cutest thing ever. :-)

[@paulnchrissy4]

Ben with the goats is the cutest thing ever!!

[@OldWaysGardeningandPrepping]

From experience the best way to get rid of nutgrass in raised beds is to dig down and actually remove the nuts. Learned this the hard way working at the botanic garden. 🍀

[@lisag8307]

You have such a beautiful life. So enjoying your videos

[@HPFKarrie]

I love how he spot checks you & then gets excited... "like this one?, YA!" lol

[@sandramort37]

Your kids are just so sweet!!! I'd love to see more about raising kids and how you meet their needs without slacking on the farmwork. I know lots of folks do it, but I can't figure out how, especially when they're little enough to need constant supervision. Happy Easter, by the way!

[@heartsfiregarden6352]

Omg those babies playing with Ben is the most magical thing ever! 😍💜💜💜 I love your jacket! I’ve got one I just bought from Target that looks just like yours except it’s got a hood, and snaps instead of buttons. I love it! Thank you for pronouncing Oregon correctly too. I’m originally from Oregon. ☺️

[@jacquelinemadruga3188]

Love to see the before of the high tunnel but I’m so excited for the after!

[@JennySimon206]

You have a goat named Mayhem? I have 2 Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. I gave them nobleish titles because, of course. Female is Lady Mischief Anne Mayhem and the male is Sir Siegfried Moose Mayhem. Littermates, male and female. We went to pick up the male and the person who was getting the other last puppy decided not to so we got to choose. Of course we couldn't choose so we got both. Wonderful family farm with horses and arenas. They own Rogue Valley riber rafting company. The breeder is Rogue Valley Cavaliers. They only breed small amounts and all the dogs live in the house. Couldn't be better. Cavaliers are all around awesome little dogs. They can even hunt and keep up with horses on hunts. They can point, flush and retrieve. Little hound dogs always with their noses to the ground looking for something. I want to train them to forage truffles and mushrooms. Live in the Pacific Northwest. Give them a job/outlet to do with that energy.

[@acebuggers2744]

Yes, yes, yes to repetition, thanks for the reminder. Pearl, with those contrasting ears and body colors, oh she is so stinking cute!

[@buckbeaksgarden761]

I love you Jessie. Thanks for letting us just hang out with you, doin whatever :)

[@michellerose6721]

I watch your videos at home first and re-listen multiple times at work while I clean houses. I can retain so much more information that way. " The bigger the plants get, the more water they drink." Well, no kidding. But, until you said it, my brain never made that connection. You get into the seedling season a few weeks and think... I feel like I am now CONSTANTLY watering these plants! Now I won't be surprised by the change in watering but WATCHING for it instead! That simple statement will totally change how often I check the plants for water, and won't be "stupidly" surprised when the bigger plants need more water lol! 😮☺

[@janice2532]

Those of us that are in the third season of planting still need the simple stuff explained. Plus I like to see what other people grow. And what pests are like in your area...we have slugs and flying little moths that leave eggs. Those become little leaf eating beasts!! I love your help and love to see your kids and animals. All of it is a joy for me.

[@pikab2001]

I could watch your little one play with his B.G.F. anytime. How adorable. :)

[@scapingreality]

Such a great point Jess about simple advice!

[@adelewatkins9386]

TOBY WALKING IN THE HIGH TUNNEL LOOKING LIKE A MINI MIAH, HANDS IN THE POCKETS AND EVERYTHING

[@AlliyahPerry]

I was thinking the same thing looked so much like him!!!

[@amandar7719]

Yes!!! Won’t be long before Toby’s at least 1.25 dads high.