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[@gianetta4195]

Dehydrate some of the figs and then they can be cut up into oatmeal in fall and winter or baked into oatmeal cookies instead of raisins.

[@blackpackhomesteadchrisand7337]

Good tip.

[@PatricesProjects]

I bet they would make a perfect fruit leather too

[@healingthroughthehomestead2935]

Great idea!

[@mamat8832]

We have 4 boys and seeing your boys interact with the garden and nature just warms my heart. Ezra protecting his brother from the spider was so sweet.

[@shawnmcpeak6184]

Ill bet that is the quietest they have been together in a long time.

[@Pepper5655]

A COUPLE YEARS AGO i PICKED A BUNCH OF FIGS OFF A FRIENDS TREE, AND ADDED A PACKAGE OF STRAWBERRY JELLO TO THE RECIPE I FOUND ON KZbin, BUT I'M SURE THERE WAS PROCESSED SUGAR ADDED TO IT, BUT IT REALLY TURNED OUT GREAT. GOOD LUCK WITH YOURS PRECIOUS FRIEND.

[@Iloveorganicgardening]

I just posted a video this morning on red Malabar spinach. I love to eat it raw too. Some people say it gets slimy when you cook it. I like to cut it up into tiny pieces for my scrambled eggs and stir fries too. I love to see your boys being boys.

[@WildberryCottageHomestead]

You can freeze figs. Then you can use them as you please when you need them. Cute video :) Kids grow up so fast!

[@victoriabryce1683]

You should build a little turtle pond for the boys ❤️ maybe they could be responsible to take care of it and it would be so sweet to watch ❤️ would be nice to have one day, would just have to figure out a way to have it and not have it attract mosquitoes

[@deborahandrews9728]

The Malabar looks and tastes just like the spinach I grow in the winter. I planted a bunch of seeds, but only a few made it. This weekend will be my garden cleaning up day. Especially the Zucchino Rampicante, which has nearly completely taken over my whole back yard. But, thankfully I did get more than enough squash to can and freeze. We have a roaming turtle that someone painted orange. I call him Clyde. Back in the old days, those box turtles we're referred to as cooters. Your boys are the cutest things. Love the latest update on the garden. Y'all be blessed!

[@hollyfarnsworth6567]

here is bronie bites not figs but in sure you could substitute your figs for the dates. Brownie Bites 3/4 c cashews 2 c dates blend together coming together 1/2 almond butter 1/2 c coco powder 1 tsp vanilla 1 cinnamon pinch salt put it in balls. freeze

[@missy_riley]

I pulled most of my garden out yesterday. So sad, but thankful for the harvest I got. Your boys are so cute watching the turtle.

[@sharonpack4696]

Fantastic video. Great teaching. You are right about sitting still. Only when they want to. Kids are so great! I had 5. Now I have 14 grand children. Love love. I get to see most of them today. It's my Birthday. I'm 35 backwards,, get it? (53). 😅❤❤ love life. God Bless.

[@AfterTheRains]

Dehydrate some figs for cooking with at Christmas or just for snacking on with some cheese.

[@serenityhillhomestead5392]

Love you including the boys in the video. Shows great patience and love. Especially love the googling about the box turtle.

[@countrycrochet5865]

Your boys are so adorable!

[@GaBSpahr512]

You boys are so great! And I so enjoy your garden. I've learned so much and I'm happy to say that kajary melons will be in our garden next year as will okra thanks to you!

[@p-m--essing441]

THUMBS DOWN???? 5 Times??? What How CAN Anyone... I Mean.... What... How... Who... Uhhhh... Speechless They must be crazy y'all.. As For Me... You guys are super stars.. Always love your style. THX A Bunch for the Upload. I expect to see Boxer in Future Vids.

[@Mcfirefly2]

Maybe some of them are like me: they just have poor aim. They were trying to hit Like, but hit Dislike by mistake, and they didn't see it.

[@donnaflores50]

I think sometimes it's autobot programs that do those stupid thumbs down. And there are people who have no joy or love in their lives and want to spread their misery.... sad.

[@aprilanonymous7237]

There is no bad publicity. KZbin counts it as positive feedback whether the thumb is up or down, it means it was looked at. Also, if you accidentally hit thumbs down, either hit it again or hit thumbs up. Either way it cancels it out.

[@shannonstephens4245]

I put the toms in water for a few days they root fast!

[@carolkehoe9601]

I have a resident spider just like her...

[@elizabethbeagle9138]

Jess I would love a video on how many tomato plants you had, how much you preserved and same for peppers. I know a lot gets consumed in the summer but I think it would give us a good idea on how much to plant iui n Hope's of canning or freezing

[@HappyFarmsLa]

Enjoyed all the garden friendly "animals". :) I really want banana trees, I figured they would be in pots so I can bring them in a greenhouse in the winter. What's the plan for yours?

[@GilgalFarmstead]

Jess, do you think you are going to pull out your banana trees for winter or are you going to let them ride out the winter in the ground? This is my first year with them and someone told me I have to dig it up and replant every year but man I don’t wanna have to do that. I’m in 7b also.

[@dianawilliams-coe7747]

Help this city girl did a rookie mistake.... I have a 10 gallon grow big... I planted Kajari Melon on the right side and sugar baby watermelon on the left side of the bag... seeds must have moved during watering... I don’t know what I have... will try to send pictures

[@VStrizzy]

I tore out my squash today. Ants had destroyed it :(

[@davidulrich5429]

Crazy..."cool" down there? I just checked Accuweather--for our MONTH OF August up here (nearby...Lake Superior--as can EASILY blow in COLD winds midsummer) and, our "high" projected for this month is 73 (later on). Meanwhile...? 60's and low...70's--nighttime 50's ("winter" for you...folks, probably). And...? SOME local gardeners may (still?) be looking FORWARDS towards ripening tomatoes--hmm, by early...September? 85 degrees....? Get the AIR CONDITIONERS going, folks? God bless! (I haven't got any garden going myself--without any...land for itself, presently--so...? Must "taste" vine-ripened tomatoes by...memory, of course? Yum...?)

[@rudyorpington3152]

You are welcome, Jessica. You actually DID respond when Amazon shipped the silicone mats, you just didn't know the bowl was on it's way as well. The bowl was shipped from a third party seller who did not have an option for notes. The gifts are a thank you to you, Jessica, for all that you have taught me about gardening to feed my family. Brenda

[@wilmagregory8967]

May many blessings fall upon your family for the heart in you. Peace

[@rudyorpington3152]

@@wilmagregory8967 Thank you Wilma, so gracious of you. Brenda

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

Oh thank you SO much!!! I can’t tell you how much that blessed me. Thank you for your kindness!

[@Lu-ys9cw]

Rudy Orpington Very nice😁

[@christyjohnson6967]

Jess, it's so AWESOME how you make EVERY moment a teaching moment. Know you are loved. Your family is precious and are a blessing to this world. Keep on doin what you do. It's brilliant.

[@thehiddengarden9376]

Me- 'let the turtle stay!!' 💚 then you let it back in and it melted my heart! Got some good loving boys there, hope my 2 little boys age 3 and 2, grow up with that much love for life also! Seem like your doing a great job with them!

[@GrowFamilyNetwork]

Congrats on this season Ms Jess .......animals....tomato challenge, greenhouse build ....its has all been motivational to watch neighbor....Grow Grow Grow😍

[@jchny00]

Bless their hearts! My children loved critters especially turtles. (oldest is 37 now!) Watching the excitement brought me a lot of joy and memories. turtles love fruit like melon, strawberries too. That bowl will be so special to the kids. I was left my grandmothers special bowl when my mom passed.

[@leydi4558]

They went to get that turtle before you even finished that sentence lmfao

[@wendyfriesen4618]

The boys look so sweet just watching and waiting for the turtle to do something.

[@GreenWitchHomestead]

The look on your boys faces when you said tear the garden out. "But why!!!?" Lol and who has more patience three little boys or a box turtle? I absolutely adore watching your family.

[@dawnhash6068]

Jessica I still have memories of my moms bowls and I have some of her cast iron. It’s small little things that spark memories of the people we love.

[@flyingpigpreserve8562]

Thank You for sharing your morning and your Beautiful Children. Bless You and Hope You All Had a Great Day. Peace Be With You All ☮️

[@nameunknown8189]

I have really enjoyed your garden vlogs. You have been so blessed with this talent. I have learned where I made my mistakes this year and looking forward to planting my garden corectly next summer. Thanks for all you wisdom, time and sharing your knowledge with all of us here.😀

[@PatricesProjects]

I loved this episode. My youngest is 18 years old, and the oldest would be 39, so these days of teaching eager young faces, and watching tender episodes of my children in nature's wonderment are past. Thank you for sharing this glorious morning. My heart is warmed to see you as a mother loving on your children . Thank you for blessing me in this way.

[@loriannc9302]

All your young boys in one video happy and smiling to be with mama! Reminds me of when I was a younger Mom. Enjoy these days Jess.....they'll be gone in a flash and you'll turn around and wonder where the time went. but then again you are smart and can look back on you tube videos! You're a Mom Genius!

[@kristachil4613]

Watching your kids sitting next to you in the beginning when you’re talking, is hilarious! They are so adorable!

[@sherylannejacobs7235]

Your boys are sweet children. Love to watch them.

[@adventuresattheretreat]

ohh those stinkin' bind weeds!! I hate them! I always stick the suckers of tomato plants in the ground and they seem to always really take off. I'm a sucker over planter-I have suckers all over the garden :)

[@allisonkrohn5529]

wellpreserved.ca has a fig recipes that uses honey and uses water bathed canning as a form of preserving. You may want to check it out. Happy Canning! :)

[@homesteadingatkookergehoft8131]

That orb weaver garden spider is my all-time favorite!!! I spent much of my childhood and some of my adulthood feeding grasshoppers to these gentle giants. I like the cactus zinnia! I'm interested in any no-sugar fig recipes you receive.

[@cherylcarnahan2008]

So adorable, the boys watching the turtle! Love your videos. Thank you

[@denisekeeth4595]

Jess have you heard of CAMALIDYNAMICS? It just popped up on my page the other day for some reason, it's all about Alpacas. I love watching your channel, you are a beautiful family.

[@DieselsMuddie]

Jam without Sugar: 1000 gr Figs as ripe as possible, 50 gr lemon juice, 2 gr agar agar ( more if you want it more firm), a pinch of salt

[@Just-Nikki]

Ute Gilbert I will have to try that with my Fig trees. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@theresachapman4498]

You could put them in the dehydrator then rehydrate them as needed.

[@yvonnebrasgalla4385]

God bless you and your family. I know what you mean about the boys being still for more than 5 minutes, I have only boys so I can relate, it was a walk down memory lane for me now that I have become a great-grandmother! May the Lord shine his face upon you and your family!

[@vmorganbogart]

I loved how you took time out with the boys to make a teaching moment about the turtle. They were so cute sitting there, so intently watching the turtle. Sad to have to pull out plants but you are making room for new ones that will give you more to harvest later. Love & Hugs from Vicki in Ft. Worth, Texas 🇨🇱🇺🇸

[@karstachura]

Big hugs and Godbless you all! I loooove your channel, watching you enjoy life.

[@MYPERMACULTUREGARDEN]

I love them and their turtle ! We have one that runs around in our garden,,,,, we have named her PEPITA ! lol !

[@tamaracross9]

That spider was huge....oh dear sweet lord please never let me run into one of those ...lol...and the way you welcomed that turtle into your garden made me smile ...i hope i get nice little friendly visitors in my garden 😁

[@hartfam5517]

What about dehydrating them whole or processing them making into fig leather

[@meganbowden709]

Our garden in Spokane, WA (6b) is just getting started!

[@carolinebaines8735]

Megan Bowden yes, it is. I’m just getting ripe tomatoes for canning. The cherry tomatoes have been coming in for a couple of weeks 😀

[@christiebetts4970]

I've started pulling some plants.I love that zinnia and the boys are adorable watching the turtle

[@gracesoule3754]

My heart is always up lifted when I see a new video from you. It's like a friend walked in and gave me a hug. I love your family and your content.

[@elizabethmcdonald652]

Absolutely!!!

[@michelep1130]

Jess you are wonderful. It is a pleasure to watchyour videos!

[@angelahite75]

Im a big fan of fruit butters. I just made peach butter, and apple butter is a favorite. My 1st thought when you said no sugar was" fig butter" . butters typically have no sugar! Ive not had it, but it sounds delicious. It could be used many ways. I use fruit butters for cupcake fillings to to yogurt toppings, or just toast. I looked this up for you, but you may be able to find another. Let me know how it tastes if you make it😁 www.diabeticfoodie.com/2010/05/fig-butter/

[@kymhouse8158]

Cuteness overload with your 3 patient & quiet boys!! I love how nature & animals can bring that out in the most energetic of kids! Lovely vid today, thankyou xx

[@eleanorkerby]

not sure it is possible to love you and your family more

[@sowmanyseedlings]

I loved the whole box turtle discussion and then how the boys surrounded it in food and sat watching so long lol theyre so entertaining

[@pattihayden8100]

Love love love seeing you talk to your boys....sounds just like me with my kids when they were younger ❤️❤️❤️

[@maryjanew20]

Oh those beautiful boys! Such a joy to watch their fascination with the turtle. 💕

[@Queen.of.chaos1971]

I swear you all just planted this , like spring just started lol time goes way to fast sometimes 🤦‍♀️ Great video ! 🙂

[@DelilaFarrell]

Awesome! Great job with your consistent uploads! Love from a Christian channel❤️

[@TheAmanla]

Thank *YOU* beauty full Momma and sons ...

[@lucyo4124]

The boys are so precious, Jess...I laughed at how quickly they took off to bring Mr. Boxy back! LOL Bless you, kiddo....you always make my day...or night, at this point!! xo

[@karrilevo9564]

Such prescious babies you have melted my heart and I had tears so sweet ❤️ awesome job momma ❤️

[@evarene07]

I love how inquisitive tour children are about nature and the earth ... and you’re so patient; such a wonderful teacher ....

[@AdamShaiken]

Yurttle and Charlotte...maybe they're friends ?

[@lindawitherspoon446]

Your boys are sooooooo cute. Watching the turtle was hilarious. You couldn’t bribe them to sit that still.

[@HomesteadByBigfoot]

So cute the boys watching the turtle. God Bless.

[@gailsgardenherbsmore1605]

Dried figs are a wonderful treat. You might dry them. Also, a fig pudding is good too.

[@carolkehoe9601]

Box turtles stay withing a small area for life. If you move them too far away they will spend the rest of their life looking for home.

[@robynwilliams7326]

Jess your children are adorable! 💕

[@rebeccajacoby5968]

Your boy make me smile!

[@redheadtogreenthumb2010]

What a great year it’s been in the garden! Thanks for sharing your garden with us 💚

[@charitysmith5245]

I’m thinking you could make fig butter? Like we have a pear tree and I make pear butter with no sugar..just simmer the pears in the crockpot for up to 24 hrs or however long it takes to get it really thick and usually add lemon juice and spices of my choice like cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, vanilla. Then water bath for 20 min. Maybe best to pressure can them..I’d have to do some research on figs to be positive this is safe like pears. Also, fig roll ups in the dehydrator.

[@charitysmith5245]

Oh and I’ve had a special box turtle buddy for about 10 years and I give her greens, fruit and they like tuna from a can.

[@melissarasmussen1383]

Those boys are adorable! I enjoy watching your family doing your thang! Thank you for all your "growing life" knowledge. 😀💗

[@talkandeattv]

im super romantic too jess

[@debram9893]

The view of your boys on the steps is adorable! 🌸

[@barrysullivan59]

Hiya,your bowl reminds me of a bowl my mom used as a mixing bowl for her Cornish pasties and Hevva cake when I was growing up. It was huge(we were a large family). It was traditional Cornish ware with the lines around the side a lighter shade of blue. Sweet memories. Bless you Ona and All.

[@brendawheeler3573]

Put figs in pot, cover with water and boil 2 min.Drain, put back in pot add a light syrup made with honey boil gently 5 min. Add 1T bottled lemon juice per pts jar. Fill jars with figs and add cooking liquid.process in water bath for 45 minutes for under 1000 feet over 50 minutes. You can make your light syrup to your taste, figs are naturally sweet so you really don't need much honey but you do need the liquid.

[@texascajun4023]

Thanks so much for honestly sharing your garden! Mine is dying back and I thought something was wrong with it. Glad to know it’s normal. 😇

[@kerryl4031]

The little lads with the turtle - priceless! So cute telling you to shush! LOL! Garghh 100 degrees and cool at 85! I'd be wilting long before it got to the mid 70s! But surprised to see the tomatoes going over. The spaghetti beans look interesting! Thank you xx

[@michelleallman4360]

I love love LOVE how enthusiastic your children are in the garden. 🤩 my 9yr old loves it my 17yr old dont care nothing about it lol at least 1 of my boys helps mom 😁

[@fiffihoneyblossom5891]

I have nothing to say, just leaving a comment to keep traffic up. Because I love this channel

[@emilym155]

Turtle watch 😂😂😂😂

[@kflan3342]

this should be titled:...three boys turtle gazing...' I was moved to tears when you spoke the future regarding your new bowl. When my boys come home...they grow up very quickly. Your channel provides such a journal of their young lives. So sweet.

[@faybaldwin1745]

Yes, I just subscribed, and I love your channel!

[@rachelhall4808]

I think what got me most is the fruit at the turtle’s feet. What a blessing to the turtle! What a blessing your boys are to the turtle! What a blessing you are to your children! What a blessing each day is from God! And it is all centered around the garden! Y’alls channel is a dang blessing for me to enjoy! I hope you have all the things God intends for you to have! I am also pouring one out for your puppies nards! 😜❤️

[@leonastreva4049]

Try Pomona Pectin, they have low/no sugar jams and jellies - that's all I use. Love your videos and family.

[@lizz1994]

This is my first year gardening (zone 4a), and I've learned so much from your videos! Thanks for sharing.

[@Thegonepotties]

Awesome VLOG thanks for sharing your lives 🐝🌈🦋🌈

[@sgaray87933]

The boys are so cute!! Your garden gives me motivation to start mine. I live in zone 8 and have been planning my first garden.

[@deleahcortes3027]

Did you try make pacapooh tea and putting on your plants. You can take about a yogurt size container full of paca pooh put it in a 5 gallon bucket of water leave over night then use on garden. pooh and all

[@GilgalFarmstead]

I’m in Fort smith, I tore out a lot of our stuff today too! ☺️ perfect weather for it 👍🏻

[@chickideewhitney]

I've made that balsamic fig jam. Its DELIIIIICIOUS!!

[@lorifulcher3223]

The boys' expressions are so funny.

[@sophrhodes]

OK, I had to watch the beginning of your video a second time. I kept watching those adorable boys! So cute. The faces they make.

[@andrewlittlefield3425]

Great kids