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[@MIgardener]

The fact you are starting seeds just makes me green with envy. Gah. Can't spring just arrive already?!?

[@readwritelovelive6637]

I just found your channel this morning and have been binging your videos. I can’t begin to express how encouraged and excited I am to start my first garden this year 🌱 I loved your little story & thoughts about your Grandad, how sweet. I don’t normally comment but I just had to tell you how awesome you and your family are!

[@ramblinrosecottage5983]

She's great, isn't she?

[@chrismugleston8625]

Facebook group : Friends of Roots and Refuge Farms

[@readwritelovelive6637]

Rustified Squeaker Thank you!!!

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

Thank you, darling, I’m glad to have you here!

[@BrownArrowsHomeschooling]

Hey if you can’t accurately draw your garden area to scale, fly a drone over and take its picture

[@genevapriest6190]

For those who are "drone-less," city or county computer sites sometimes have your property air views. Some are free, some you can save and print off yourself.

[@claires9100]

What great ideas!

[@donnanelson1900]

I adore you! 56 years old!!! I love your spirit and admiration for gardening

[@seedaholicgardens9085]

I have 6 salad bags going this year, Jess! I actually transplanted into 3 since I only started those last month. I also direct seeded three so almost like an accidental succession planting. And as I told you before, Even here in Chicago, your method works! I keep linking that video and sharing the information all over. Learning that was the most exciting and encouraging thing to happen to my garden in a long long while! Once again, I thank you , and I pray you will continue to receive blessings for sharing your gifts with us. "Blessings of Bounty and May Your Garden always Bring You Joy!"

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

I love hearing this! Thank you for sharing!

[@seedyhollow]

Weird no my grandpa won't get out of my mind today either I even called my mom and told her about it. I am 50 and he died when I was 12 on December 28th and my grandma dies 3 years later on December18th but it must be he is around me as yours is also. I am glad he is around. God Bless them and you!

[@lorben6735]

I have given up on planning my garden. I can only make plans on where my tomatoes go. They usually go in the same place, but now and then we shake it up and move things around. I love that Charles Dowding is the garden master in your mind. He is in mine also. Also the squirrels have free reign in my head. After years of trying to tame them... I have given up. I embrace them now. My garden always ends up lovely no matter what... by the grace of God. ❤️

[@heatherk8931]

Hey Jess!!, that garden isn't Dead, its sleeping. Waiting for us to get rested.

[@desertrevelation8548]

9:29 “And I keep forgetting what I decided on..” I felt that lol that’s me. Write my ideas down and it feels limited and distracting from the most important pieces of the plan. Don’t write them down and I forget the details of my amazing plan 🙃

[@Chickanic]

Awww! I so wish my Papa is was here to enjoy my lawnmower shop... He had me collecting screws out of all his ham radios when I was little.

[@hullahoney1]

I keep my Christmas stuff up until 12th night Jan 5th ( 12 days of Christmas ) ~ Smile~ So everything will come down next weekend. I will start a winter garden this year. Love your videos , Thank you for getting my Mojo going again.

[@wisedove7]

Just wanted to encourage you to collect some seeds. I've grown the Dino & Scotch curled kales from Baker Creek. I let them bolt and go to seed, and I'll never have to buy those seeds again. LOL... If the kales that survived your frost make it over winter (and you let them bolt this coming summer), one plant will yield seeds for 50 years! Same with your arugula. :-)))))

[@leslieMClass80]

Love that stain glass! So beautiful!

[@christinenovack6048]

So envious of your warm weather & planting already in the greenhouse. I'm in zone 4a in northern Wisconsin & won't be planting anything until May. Tender veggies don't go in the ground until late May or early June. Enjoy getting your hands dirty Jess!

[@gardenextra7415]

You were a real inspiration to me in my early days watching KZbin. It was a kind of how can I make money off my Homestead type of situation. I started selling my garden extras last year and I'm really happy with it. When I found you again I subscribed.

[@1phloxy]

I grew my Radishes in between my Tomatoes used Cedar Mulch my Radishes were huge and really tasty cooked you taught me that lol.

[@gardenextra7415]

I had that same day, it was warm and I was walking around reminding myself it's not spring. I really enjoyed it☺💥❣ my tiny Greenhouse is a mixed bag but it's going. Started some seeds recently indoors. So funny I keep looking at those pots knowing, they're not up yet but I can't help myself I keep looking at them.

[@weirdheathersgarden]

Omg the tomato stained glass is amazing. You have some talented friends and family.

[@FermentedHomestead]

Flying by the seat of your pants is the best way to do things! Interesting way to plant beets, I may try that this year. That seems similar to Paul Gautschi way. I am frequently sidelined by squirrels as well!

[@nmdispatchlady]

Squirrel chasing is why I make lists early in the day of things that HAVE to get done, feels good when I can get things crossed off that list. It all gets done just perhaps not in our time. God Bless

[@trudycash94]

Been cooking cabbage soup and family really loving it?

[@julieb7068]

“ my little squirrel chasing world”. 🤣🙋🏼‍♀️ feeling this comment. As a homeschooling mama of 6 as well, this is why I love your channel! Keeping it real.

[@clancarney2541]

The famers almanac web sight has an awesome garden planner that helps with the drawing your garden to scale. but there is a small yearly charge. I love it! garden to scale and it tracks your rotation too!

[@janellehansen4340]

I hear ya on the garden map! I decided I had to have one, so went through the following process to make one: 1. Use Google earth/maps images of the yard, size and print the not so great images 2. Outline garden beds, permanent structures, etc on the print outs with sharpie for clarity 3. Trace in pencil the print outs onto clean paper (I just used 8 1/2 x 11 copy paper and taped down as needed) 4. Go over tracings in marker, color code as needed 5. Laminate (I laminate my own, all sheets individually) and tack to the wall 6. Again, color coding, I used Vis-a-vis wet erase markers to fill in the plants and plans. I can use this map over and over by washing it off as needed. The only downside is that I can't take it outside with me... I'll have to take a picture or make some notes at planting time... Best wishes!

[@spoolsandbobbins]

Jess...your grandaddy.....maybe your thinking of him because he’s up in heaven praying for you!!!! God bless.

[@kimbenefield4996]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MIAH!!!!!! 🎂🎈🎁🎂🎈🎁

[@hillbillyheadbanger]

I feel your frustration, it's been unseasonably warm here in NW Georgia as well.

[@charitysmith5245]

Yep, same here in SC...almost broke a sweat roasting oysters on Christmas Day. I do love the South!

[@shawnabailes2069]

Warm... but so wet! West Central Georgia here. I feel like my backyard is a marsh, with small rivers winding their way down to the back of our property. Ugh.

[@ashtanga2000]

Those look like BootStrap Farmer 10x20s and seedling trays. Love those!

[@juliaathome]

I also love Charles Dowding! I got myself one of his books for Christmas. :) I can't wait to see how your beets and turnips do - I am a bit behind you (I'm in zone 5) so I get to see you try things first. ;) And yes to lots of roast cauliflower! It's my kids' favorite veggie. And to growing stuff I can't buy. I have also noticed that cauliflower tends to be wrapped in plastic at the store, so growing my own will reduce waste. My grandfather was a gardener too, but he passed when I was 9. I do have memories of planting tulip bulbs with him though.

[@travisevans7502]

On an honest note I'm chasing actual squirrels how does everyone get rid of squirrels I didn't grow a vegetable garden last year but did grow lots of flowers this year I'm going to and two 4 x 10 raised beds I'm sure they will love them. I saw a video with a guy who said he used Marigolds and a windmill to get rid of them. I grew Marigolds last year and the squirrels didn't get in those pots I figured it was because they were so close to the house anyone have any luck with this? Love watch you talk and growing your garden you put me in a good happy mood you smile so much please never stop being happy and smiling and making videos for us all to get motivated and get out in the garden.

[@WindmillFarm]

I know how you feel! Left the house at 6:15 am to go to work and it was 60 degrees! Got to love winter in the south! Lol!

[@RazzberryRachel]

Windmill Farm: Our Dream Homestead yes! I live in northwest ga in its 70 degrees outside. 😂

[@lachlannae]

Yourkids are so adorable!

[@sueoconnor6801]

I would like to suggest graph paper, make each square equal 2 feet. 😁

[@maryseifert4750]

Love the stained glass !!!

[@movednorthhomestead7244]

Squirrel 🐿!!! 😂 and your laughing made me laugh 😆! On a serious note - since we are just starting our garden at our new Missouri home, I cherish your teaching videos! We have gone from Texas “sitting on the surface of the sun ☀️” to - SO MUCH POTENTIAL.....I BLESS YOU and all you do!! 🤗. Can’t wait to meet you at the Shindig! 🤗

[@Just-Nikki]

Pomona Ponderosa I’m a Georgia girl living in Saint Louis. We still have a good growing season here fortunately. Good luck and happy planting!

[@movednorthhomestead7244]

Nikki Cooper Hi 👋!

[@Just-Nikki]

Pomona Ponderosa hey Sug 👋🏻 where abouts are y’all living?

[@movednorthhomestead7244]

Nikki Cooper We are in Southern Missouri

[@Just-Nikki]

Pomona Ponderosa welcome to Missouri. I subbed for inspiration and motivation. We’re building up our land and soil as well and it’s always nice to see others doing it as well.

[@julipolito7761]

Jess? Glamour girl? Cute hairdo! Lettuce bags look perfect!

[@russianagent9175]

Pink drawers warm weather Blue drawers cool weather

[@PaulaWilliamsdooah]

I've been thinking about getting a large poster board to draw out my garden. It isn't near as big as your beautiful space. I like to make notes on what I'm planting, where I'm planting them. It helps me to visualize the garden space much better. Thank you for the winter garden update. I have the itch to get into my garden lately. I may take a page from your book and start me some early spring plants. And, Oh Yeah, I'm chasing squirrels today as well... lol You're a blessing to all gardeners.

[@Andrea_J]

You make me smile! Hugs ❤❤

[@ilkecarmel5316]

Wish I had a greenhouse!! I also get distracted like that lol glad to see its not just me :)

[@gailmcdonald1946]

super random hairdresser comment…Your hair looks so lovely like this, I also love your backwards cap look 😀

[@harvestingthebounty]

Oh wow Jess! That's such a beautiful piece your Aunt made! Is this the one for over the greenhouse door? My aunt makes glass art as well, and years ago she did do some stained glass pieces too. That is gorgeous! 🍅

[@BookloverFantasy92]

I'm starting my first real selection of veggies this autumn (We're in summer right now) so going to bring my seeds in soon so I can go through them and decide. These were a Woolworths promotion and free. So pretty basic, but it's a good start. I want to grow things I know we like, plus something we've never had before to try. I live in Victoria Australia, and fresh food is so expensive, organic is even worse. With all these fires as well, prices are going to skyrocket even more. So I'm really determined to grow more this year.

[@thekarenszoo]

I have a lot of squirrels, too. Don’t feel too bad!

[@kathleenschaefer8208]

When you put seeds out in the greenhouse better store them in glass jars or something like that or the mice/critters will eat them!

[@terrim.602]

Gosh, we are new to growing and we are hoaning in on just growing things we like and making the most of our space. However, we had an amazing crop of red and sweet potatoes, which almost all are growing stems, not just big eyes, stems and slips! We hardly got to eat that many potatoes. Do you or anyone else have any suggestions? (We have a cool dark, dry cellar where we store them after hardening them off.) them

[@master6676]

I feel my loved ones who have passed in heart, somedays really strong, Gives me pause and peace sure do miss them.

[@christiansingle1]

Hey Jess! Most of my days are spent chasing squirrels. Being 50 Plus I spend the majority losing & finding things, ha!

[@willemijnmaas6369]

It’s Italian and you did great! The Violacea thingie I mean.

[@linda52ization]

Cool! Love the after Christmas play time!!

[@terrim.602]

Girl! You are so normal! Lol! Squirrels take over and become US! LOL! God Bless you!!

[@PatricesProjects]

Do you think that chasing squirrels is a typical gardener behavior? I am chasing them daily! I saw that you are planting some Cosmic Purple carrots and some Russian Kale. I am presently giving away seeds for those, and some other things, that I harvested from my little garden on my channel. One thing I like about the Russian Kale over the Scotch Blue Curled Kale, is how much easier it is to wash. I tried the Amarillo and Kyoto red carrots last year. My Kyoto reds didn't germinate well, but the Amarillo's did okay, and they stayed sweeter in the heat too.

[@Sidiandore]

Yep, I am waiting for the true January freeze to hit here. Going to be in the low 70s here tomorrow. Crazy lies!

[@Zeldabug24]

I’m just south of littlerock and had no idea we could start seeds this early! Guess I’ve got some work to catch up on.

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

Don’t start anything that is frost tender!

[@ikeshia1981]

Lol yes I got out and built 2 more raised beds (Texas) 70 degrees 2 days later 33degrees...the weather trying to trick us 😂😂😂

[@emilylong9887]

Do you have a video on plants that do well in shady areas? Looking to expand but running out of sunny places.

[@ldg2655]

Yes, i’m with ya! squirrel-chasing is a non-stop event in my life...

[@valdiobrigedoebomsilva7592]

*THANK YOU GOOD NIGHT HUG JESSICA MUITO OBRIGADO RED*

[@cynthiafisher9907]

Yep, I’m a definite squirrel chaser! The shelves are awesome, good work, Miah!

[@christiensgarden3325]

What kind of lettuce is in the bags and yes love the seed container and get distracted all the time

[@dawnmorris3252]

Love thestained glass...Got most my seeds picked out...just have a few more to order then I will be putting in starter cups... sending much love from 💚 #MississippiGirlGardening 💚

[@lyndaash6766]

I'm totally a squirrel chaser, too! A girl after my own heart😊

[@karennewberry2598]

I have zero seeds,I'm so envious,

[@SpartanX317]

Is there a video tutorial for the Lego table??? I'd love to see how it's made so I can make something similar for my collection!!!

[@christinacocanig3260]

Thank you for sharing your lives with us. :) Question for you - where did you get the grey macrame hanging next to the fireplace?

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

I found it at a thrift store

[@christinacocanig3260]

Roots and Refuge Farm aww darn. I was afraid of that. Great find!

[@sherrie9241]

Your hair looks amazing....Also do you put holes on the bottom of the bags for drainage?

[@dodom3391]

Hoping for an answer to this question.....Were the sugary tomatoes you had last season...Pineapple Ground Cherry Tomato???..want to plant some to try them out.....

[@heatherk8931]

OMG! I'm going to tell my canning buddy about "squirrel chasing", she is going to laugh her behind off!! If you only knew.... and my nemesis are squirrels! (My dad calls me a squirrel farmer!) Toooo many squirrels!

[@genevapriest6190]

"Squirrel farmer)

[@robinmiller1783]

My new line......I’M SQUIRREL CHASING honey. Makes me sound very productive LOL.

[@therusticranchgarden]

Great information. Very educational for me. Question: will you be planting the seeds in little containers and keep them in the greenhouse? BERTHA in Texas.

[@TalkingThreadsMedia]

We've started having unseasonably warm temps here in Olympia, WA. At my age, you'd think I would know better! Sadly, I succumbed to the temptation today and started 8 squash plants -- then promptly proceeded to knock the tray on the floor. God is trying to send me the message: STOP -- IT IS TOO SOON! Okay, I got the message! 😇 Best wishes -- Kate.

[@MalcolmKingswell]

That’s one hell of a garden , no wonder its hard to plan it out, I thought my allotment was large but not now lol

[@neydacampos2490]

Do you have a video of you setting up your green house

[@samanthaquant7411]

You need someone who knows how to work in cad on the computer. My husband helps me make accurate drawings of my gardens and print them out on several sheets of paper to tape together. Extremely helpful.

[@Freakontheway]

Hey Jess, thank you for posting this inspirational video! I'm all into seeds and growing now :D even though the most cold weather will come later over here, under freezing indeed, so I have to fight the temptations of trying stuff out already ;) For instance that nice looking (Italian) purple kissed cabbage from (di) Verona (city in Italy), I am definitely going to try to find that one overhere... Love your squirrel chasing world

[@pieceofpeacehomestead529]

LOVE the bibs, Jess!!! ;-)

[@adinemarc7382]

What kind of seed cell trays are those?! They look cool!

[@shonnonguest7976]

Would love to see how your celtuce does, especially since I am in the same zone (7B) in NE AR. I've never tried it before.

[@tammyprovost936]

I would love to know how your cabbage is turned out the ones that you actually grow because that would be so cool I heard that they have those a lot in China and I've never actually eaten one but if you would let me know I heard they say they store awesome really really really good but I'm excited anyway just let me know thank you or if you just let everyone know God bless you

[@jarelizsantiago]

I love your basket! Where’s it from?

[@rube8368]

New to your channel, thanks for the info. Love your Arkansas wall decor. Can you order on line?

[@mrs.garcia6978]

Do you chill your seeds during LT storage?

[@tammyprovost936]

I am so sorry Miss Jess but if you could tell me does your aunt actually so her stained glass because I was thinking of getting something special like that for my mom and I was just wondering God bless you sorry about the second message I was just amazed that I've not seen anyone doing that in a very long time

[@palmerfamily9363]

“That’s not what I’m doing.” 😂

[@burtonwillis6454]

Who is the butterfly print by or where did you get it?

[@christaball4568]

why did i laugh so hard about those poor baby seeds being lured to their death???

[@gailgreenberg6953]

I want to start sowing indoors!!!!! I live in a zone 8a, and have lots of greens, garlic and onions growing, but nothing else boohoohoo. As soon as my grandchildren leave tomorrow, I'm going to start sowing some things, kale, broccoli, cauliflower. I have 2meter by 1meter x1meter raised beds, covered with my old windows but it's not warm enough, I don't think. Tomorrow I'll put a thermometer out under the windows to see the temp. I love watching you and your family. Thanks.

[@lilycardoso4679]

Do you plant brussel sprouts?

[@rebeccadominguiano3626]

Maybe I missed it- but where did you buy the cabinet with drawers that you keep your seeds?

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

hobby lobby

[@rebeccadominguiano3626]

@@RootsandRefugeFarm Thank you!

[@rondacorkhill1654]

Legos!!!

[@aloras405]

In this video: “Lies, all lies” beautiful weather. The weather on the day I watch the video: it snowed 6 inches where I live. Yep.

[@melissaknitter7611]

This is exactly what my brain is like. Lol

[@lauriesickles5393]

Jess do you grow parsnips?? Going to try this coming spring, any tips??

[@TalkingThreadsMedia]

Hi, Laurie. Hope you don't mind me stepping in to help provide an answer... Parsnips are wonderful -- especially when cooked and mashed with potatoes or cubed for use in meat pies or soups. Parsnips need a long growing season -- anywhere from 120 to as much as 180 days (depending on variety and growing conditions). The soil temp should be in the neighborhood of 55 degrees. I generally start mine the first week in April. The roots go fairly deep, so work your soil to a depth of about 15 inches. The seeds do best when being direct sown. The two varieties that grow the best for me are: "Half Long Guernsey" from BAKER CREEK and "White Spear" from TERRITORIAL SEED. Hope this helps! Happy gardening from Kate in Olympia, WA (zone 8b)

[@lauriesickles5393]

@@TalkingThreadsMedia thankyou that is helpful, I'm in Vancouver Washington so that is good to know to start them that early.

[@TalkingThreadsMedia]

Hey, Laurie! Nice to meet another Washingtonian! 😃 Kate

[@TalkingThreadsMedia]

Laurie... Forgot to mention that it is best to hold off on harvesting parsnip until there has been a frost (or two). The flavor gets sweeter... Kate

[@rachellove6990]

What zone do you live in? I’m zone 6 here in Indiana.

[@FubarKen]

:D LIES! You made my laugh so hard.

[@viejiakia]

I use Almanac.coms garden planner for vegetables, herbs & flowers. It's well worth the money!

[@labouleverserie6126]

Organic broccoli is easy to find but ALWAYS covered in plastic!!! :(

[@Gamernatrix]

Listen. I love that she’s so real. Like this could be growing down the road in your neighborhood. Her garden isn’t made out of high price products from stores and such. You can see tires and recycled wood. Donated wire fencing. She’s building with what she has. Makes you think it’s attainable for the every day person.

[@coralmore3568]

My partner apropos of nothing: when we have a farm I want to call it Bethany because that's where Jesus and his friends stop to have a rest and rejuvenate and have a snack before doing the next thing

[@julieb7068]

“It’s LIES! It’s all lies! Don’t believe it!” 🙋🏼‍♀️ fighting the temptations....

[@aloras405]

Julie B it snowed 6 inches where I live today.

[@julieb7068]

Sara Pittman 😮. We’ve move back to MO 10 yrs ago from FL, I’ve battled seasonal sadness every single year. I dislike grey cloudy days and freezing cold greatly! This year, our 3rd winter on the farm, I’ve decided to embrace the changing season and call it the “season of crafting”, which I hardly ever make time for... it maybe working. 😊 But these unseasonably warm days lifts my spirits so much but I know it’s a lie, ITS A LIE, as it’s only December.

[@lesleyharris3198]

Hi Julie B , have you ever tried a SAD light, my daughter got one and it really does help her

[@julieb7068]

Lesley Harris no I haven’t. I should look into it. Where did you get it from?

[@mrs.garcia6978]

@@julieb7068 prob Amazon lol. My sister lives in Alberta Canada and everyone puts grow bulbs in their personal tanning beds in their 9 months of winter for vitamin D.