This Harvest Ends in Hospital

The dahlias are exploding with colour, the harvests coming out of the garden for the farmers market are more abundant and beautiful then even before, and a $1000 day is looking guaranteed, until everything is put on hold for a trip to the emergency room! At least we have the walk in cooler finished this week.
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[@amyrainbow237]

Big respect for Ian's editing on those flower cuts to the music. It did not go unnoticed. Worth it. Totally worth it.

[@LovesRock]

Came here to say the same!!

[@esthertchan]

Totally. Second that !!

[@phaedragardeness]

Yes!!

[@ambethk77]

So satisfying!

[@elizabethmunroe3676]

Very smart for both of you to know that Serena's health was most important. Both of you need some rest. What a bonus that the food helped people out at such a tough time for them. Amazing produce you've been growing.

[@Mexicanranch]

I agree 💞

[@lisakukla459]

Feel better, Serena. 💚 I've had to go to a food bank before, and I can say that by the time it gets to that point, it's been a good long while without anything fresh, so I'm sure your donation made a lot of hearts soar. I hope you can bounce back quickly and that the cause is found promptly and it's super easily resolved.

[@NatalyaBerezneva]

Serena, please get well soon. I been watching you channel for long time, so glad that they give you comments back. You are so honest, fun and inspiring family. My husband and I learning from you on our small scale backyard. Heat and fires can contribute to your health. Take it easy , we need you! Love from California!

[@Migelnel]

The scene with your son picking and eating fruits together was the sweetest thing.

[@lisafeck1537]

Yes. Very sweet moments. The spice of life.

[@maureenposhweddingflowers5429]

I'm sure those veggies meant so much to the food bank - for years I made dinner for 100 - 200 homeless people every week, and fresh veggies were VERY hard to come by on the budget I had. Most everything available was canned. I bet they were ecstatic. Please take care of yourself!

[@leecorrick7322]

I can't tell you how happy I am to see a farm video with real people looking like one does after a day of hard outside work. Great channel, love watching you reach for you goals.

[@SylviaRR]

Oh no! Positive energy for Serena from Colorado!. She is such an inspiration and such a dedicated person. Please take care of yourself. I bet everyone in this community would love to come up there next summer and volunteer to help around the farm just for fun!

[@cblair8501]

I hope you feel better very soon. Excellent choice donating the food. ❤

[@lisavandyke8833]

So glad you’re ok! Please take care of you first. You guys are awesome for donating all the vegetables!

[@howardwhitney9314]

I should have wated. Pto comment. My wife is like yours, she doesn’t quit! She had some bad feelings that got worse so I called the 911 number. The fire department showed us super quick and took her to the hospital. What the heck? I was supposed to go first! Within an hour she had surgery and was ok and wanted to come home. The deal was, I would go first. This was not supposed to be happening. 55 years together and she broke the agreeement. She is ok now but I know how you are feeling. The heck with the market and everything else. She is the most important thing to you and the family. Get well and stay well. I’ll be praying for you both.

[@thelma-mimi-dulce-blue]

Hoping you feel better soon. I love your videos and the work you do. So real and refreshing. Take care of yourself.

[@tamic193]

Shortness of breath, tightening of chest not going away could actually be anxiety. I hope you find out what is wrong and get better.

[@sandralee4087]

Or a panic attack!

[@cindycalvert4875]

This is what I was thinking too. Anxiety doesn’t always look like panic. It often looks like confusion, shortness of breath, chest pain or discomfort.

[@BuckwildGardens]

That was my thought too. Especially with all the work!!

[@nancylaporte6142]

Heat stress?

[@edithreardon6042]

The smoke here is so bad too. I can't work outside in it for a long time. She was perspiring pretty good too. It was 97F here yesterday or 36C.

[@lisag9493]

Oh my word,, you donated all that beautiful fresh veg ,, what an absolutely fantastic gesture of kindness ,, you deserve all the praise, health and happiness in the world ,, the smoke and extreme heat are the probable cause of your respiratory distress Serina so take it easy,, try and rest indoors between 11am and 3 pm and perhaps harvest in the evening for just an hour,, NOT go harvesting in your greenhouse at the hottest part of the day ,, all that bending over to cut the flowers may have taken its toll, you weren’t always wearing your hat so seems you’re exhausted,, get well soon, Best wishes from the UK, Lisa

[@ienekevanhouten4559]

Kudos to you both for having your priorities straight. Lucky foodbank. Love you guys.

[@CharlotteWilkins]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery Serena xx

[@jasminenash9142]

Praying for a speedy recovery. You two have such great attitudes! Those are some good looking veggies & flowers :)

[@radmilamiljanic5977]

Perhaps, dear, you are totally exhausted! That extreme heat and you lose electrolytes, those cannot be replaced easily. Take rehydration drinks and beware of the heat! Recover soon:))

[@mommycares2107]

Serena powerade does wonders to replace electrolytes! I was told by Dr assistant to be on Gatorade, but I think powerade is stronger!

[@sallyolson3779]

“What are we gonna talk about in our videos anymore? No drama! There’s not gonna be any drama anymore!” Five minutes later: So Serena is in the ER 😂 But in all seriousness, I’m glad you’re okay and that you’re taking care of yourself!

[@annieyolkley2208]

Get well soon! Makes one realize how fragile it is to farm, one person down and the cost is high. No local babysitters available? That is hard, wishing you two the best.

[@YouCantEatTheGrass]

The childcare is about ian leaving at 4am. I wasnt home that night because i made ian drive me to the hospital, which is 30 minutes away, but right beside my parents home, so i spent the night there

[@allencozine]

Hope you feel better soon. Hopefully you'll get back on track and be able to fully utilize that walk in cooler this week..

[@lisag9493]

@@allencozine I’m wondering why the food couldn’t have been kept in the cooler until the following Saturday then they wouldn’t have had that much to harvest and work to do ,, I’d be very surprised if the veggies we buy from the shops has been harvested the day before it goes on sale ,, best wishes, Lisa

[@edwi3719]

@@YouCantEatTheGrass get well I love ur videos that 4am start time is rough if u need a baby sitter

[@allencozine]

@@lisag9493 i believe that would be a food quality issue. You can only hold it under refrigeration for a short time.

[@yelenakhrapko7947]

Serena, get well and stay well!!! You and Ian are amazing, hard working bees. Wishing you all the best, you and your family.

[@MaryBornforHealth]

I was worried about the lack of sleep and self care. I pray you continue to get better. Sometimes if we don’t pay attention to our health , we get shown.

[@LindaDeeTee]

Hope you're feeling better soon! Considering how much stress you've been under, the chest and breathing issues could be panic attacks. I say this because that's how I found out I needed anti-anxiety meds several months ago. They've made a world of difference for me. Sending you good wishes!

[@norinenagle6730]

I like the fact that you are balancing the videos with both of you speaking and showing each of you working.

[@BrazenSpirituality]

I am so glad that it all worked out in the end. Sometimes self care is the most difficult thing for a busy Mom to do. Big Texas sized hugs for ya'all!

[@francescasuarez9619]

Glad you are okay Serina and will pray for your speedy recovery. 🌻

[@TeodoraTheFlowerLady]

My husband and I ran a flower and vegetable farm in Napa Valley for 3 years. It is a 24/7 work for sure. There's always something to do like weeding and watering, etc. One thing that kept us sane is that we took one day off- every Saturday we kept the Sabbath and did not do any farming, we rested from all our labors. We did hire my nephew and sister during summer time to help with the harvest and farmers market. Every little bit helps. By the way we don't have kids like you do. You guys work so hard. Wishing Serena well. Hydrate and rest and take care of your health. Great idea donating the veggies to the food bank. Sometimes nursing homes take donated flowers as well.

[@freakyjmt]

Prayers for speedy recovery! Glad you got checked. I had similar experience 2 weeks ago but I was having a heart attack. Women don’t typically have chest pain. Taking care of yourself is priority and it often gets pushed back when your plate is so full. Keep growing and make sure you set aside down time for yourself!!

[@ravenh8115]

Hope you feel better soon ! lovely to hear you donated the food , take care of yourselves

[@barbarawitkowski4110]

take care of yourself Serina and you too Ian! wonderful job on that walk-in cooler! it looks great!

[@hotdonnayyc8605]

I spent the whole video waiting for someone to snip their finger off or have the walk in door slice them, made for a stressful dalia harvest! Wishing you a smooth recovery!

[@elizabethsessions4486]

Prayers for speedy recovery ❤

[@jeanneamato8278]

Health is paramount! Sending lots of energy and thinking of you both.

[@blackberryhillfarm941]

You two of all people deserve a rest, please take care of yourselves. That way you can keep making this content we value so much! Win-win!

[@sunnywang8877]

I love you two as a couple. You love each other, you respect and take care of each other. Your family is blessed.

[@Katy32344]

Sorry for your troubles. Donating your produce will be a blessing fir people and you will prob see another blessing in your life because of the good you did.

[@belele-la3389]

I love the shots of the trees and flowers! Sam picking apricots by himself 🥺 He looked like a little old man in his little chair!

[@YouCantEatTheGrass]

I was pretty excited Ian got those videos - its such a sam moment, lol. It will be fun to look back at

[@RasOntario]

@@YouCantEatTheGrass You two have hearts of gold!

[@laurenegruett4443]

Dear ones, I hope Serena you are feeling better. I get similar symptoms from breathing the smoke here in Minn. when I'm outdoors. Also, check yourself for dehydration. Drink alot of water. The only thing I can think is wear a soft mask to keep alot of the smoke out. And see if you feel better when the smoke goes down. Ian, you are a good husband and care deeply about Serena, that makes me smile! I believe God will Bless you and your children for donating all your produce to the needy. I will keep you 'all'in my prayers, you're sweet people.

[@JLee-pc2vc]

Serina, you're so hard working! That heat, smoke, and air quality must be brutal to slow down the Veggie Wonder Woman! Take care and feel better!

[@dawnmorphis9768]

Tom and I are big fans from Austin and wish we could fill our house with your flowers plus eat your beautiful vegetables. Plz take care of yourselves. Serena, hope you are feeling better very soon. We care about you and your family.

[@manosalatierraconPaty]

So sorry for this health issues your experiencing Serena, take care as you are doing, and soon you will be better and continue on with your lovely farm life. Blessings to you and your family.

[@cindyannefontenot]

Bless your hard working hearts!!! Prayers that all is well with you.

[@FLOWERSANDSLOTS]

DAHLIAS ARE BEAUTIFUL!!!!! and my favorite :) I'm so glad to hear Serena is ok. You BOTH work extremely hard!!

[@kat1984]

The heat can really take a toll and add a crazy schedule it's no wonder she's exhausted. I hope she's feeling a lot better

[@AnabelsFinquita]

Stress and anxiety my friend! It happened to me 4 years ago! Too much things in your mind! Take it easy and be well soon.

[@paulag.panzermd8239]

I love the sound of the clippers! Good luck with healing! Glad to hear your putting health first!

[@ktomalley8780]

Oh no, so sorry you were feeling unwell Serena! I really hope you get better soon. I love watching your channel even though I’m in London UK! You guys work so hard, it’s really inspiring. KT xxx

[@veronicabonilla7086]

I hope you are doing better. I’m glad that you donated to people that I am sure are thankful for your harvest. I really wish we had actual local farmers like yourselves at our farmers markets I would definitely buy all my veggies and fruits from someone local. Every stand at our market had produce boxes under the table for other states and even countries.

[@katebalding9503]

You two have great hearts. Wish you all the best for next week. Xx

[@AnnaRoginska]

Your goal is amazing! Love you both! Sending healing and restoration vibes

[@sandralantau7395]

You are such good people: donations to the food bank is a win. What a wonderfully charitable and community-minded spirit!

[@stephaniem999]

I hope you're feeling better! Lots of love! 🌻💛

[@acommongardener2262]

I’m sorry to hear you’re struggling. I hope you figure it out soon and feel better. Take care❤️

[@thenodiggardener]

Wishing you a speedy recovery, Serena. Resting is important, especially in that heat xx

[@boomersoutdoors8898]

Hope you are well soon!!! Praying for you guys!

[@jennychase7584]

I admire your work ethic, alongside your enthusiasm for any given task. Time to step back for a short while and let your bodies recover ready for your next chapter. Sending kindness in abundance from Derbyshire Dales, England. Thank you for making these videos, can’t be easy. Xx

[@lynnettek6092]

It’s amazing that you donated all that produce. Just wanted to say I think you are great people. Not many people give so freely especially when you need the money for your family and farm.

[@gailmcdonald1946]

Sarina "YOU CANT FIRE ME... IM THE BOSS" 🤣🤣🤣 love it. You make a super team .🥰

[@JJR-373]

Get well soon. Sorry you didn't get to sell at the market, but I do so love your philosophy of sending what you don't sell to the food bank and considering it a win. It is a win and such a wonderful thing to do.

[@greenbeefloralco]

Sending you both good vibes and healing thoughts from Ontario! We're certainly watching the news in Central Canada and thinking of our brothers + sisters in B.C. affected by all the forest fires! Please take care of yourselves. I know how hard farming is and just how MUCH work is involved. You two are an inspiration to a whole new generation of those of us growing food and flowers for our communities. Be safe and well!

[@Beaver1977]

Wishing speedy recovery and many thanks for the folks who will benefit from this bounty

[@bethanydueweke7492]

I am not sure if this has been asked, but where can I donate? I hate seeing how hard you guys work, despite it going to charity, you still need to pay the bills

[@aprild714]

You could always donate to them the next time the do a "live" if your able to catch it

[@gardengatesopen]

Monday nights usually. Or you could join their Patreon here on You Tube. It is something you can quit anytime too, so just joining for one month still helps them!

[@trimblegardens]

How do I join their Patreon? I would like to donate as well-

[@trimblegardens]

@@gardengatesopen thank you!

[@gardengatesopen]

@@trimblegardens let us know if that doesn't work! ❤

[@msmaddox2918]

Glad you are feeling better Serena and that it was nothing serious. You and Ian work too hard!! Take care of yourselves. Your health comes first! 💜

[@sandyoklahomatransient8557]

Serena, your health is a priority!! Your gardens, and harvests are so amazing. I remember one year my husband had similar symptoms. I got a phone call from his office. I was told my husband wasn't feeling well. He's asking for me to pick him up. I arrived to his place of employment. Hubby walked out white as a ghost, having breathing issues. As I was helping hubby in the truck, an employee was laying his briefcase in the back seat mouthing to me they thought he was having a heart issues. Got to the ER, of course they took us in ASAP. Gave him a nitroglycerin, loaded all the cords on him, started every test necessary for heart issues. Realized he wasn't having a heart attack, put him in a room (heart monitoring section of hospital). A heart doctor came in and explained he wanted to do an angioplasty up his leg to see what was going on in the morning. After the angioplasty, the cardiologist said hubby wasn't having a heart attack. His heart was strong as an ox, he was having a stress aschemia attack. Apparently, hubby was dealing with a lot of stress at work on top of his high blood pressure medicine HZTZ which was depleting my husband potassium levels which caused all the symptoms. Please take care of yourself!!!

[@YouCantEatTheGrass]

So scary, but luckily not a heart attack

[@lani_lucia]

I'm watching all of your videos and rooting for your family farm's success! You both are so hard working and grow beautiful flowers and amazing veggies!!!!

[@chrisferrario1540]

I had a similar scare - heart ok- felt a little weird and also relieved leaving the hospital. Best choice to pay attention to your health- easier said than done- I know- we all know…so impressed how you chose you over work.

[@pamelaleitman9200]

So glad you are getting better Serina. As time goes by you will learn your limits . You grow beautiful produce and you will succeed in the future as well I am sure!

[@veggiewrangler4674]

So glad you are ok, still recovering I suppose with so much smoke in the air. . Your garden is stunning in all of it's forms. Inspiring!

[@B1rdLadee]

I’m very glad you are alright! I know you’re probably sick of hearing it, but please do be careful. Your body gave you a warning. Once you figure out what it said, don’t ignore it. And with that, I’ll get off my soapbox. ❤️ I’m glad your amazing crop will still benefit many people. It’s hard to find decent local food these days, so I’m glad it didn’t go to waste. 😊🥕🍒🌺

[@schindel6307]

Hope you feel better soon Serina. Hopefully Ian and you can have some much deserved rest before you both hit the market next time! 💜🌻

[@nuwangaperera2902]

What you guys do is amazing! Every time I watch your videos, I'm praying for good sales. Blessings and well wishes from Sri Lanka.

[@mediakhalil]

I think this channel offers the most honest picture of what farming actually looks like, chest-tightening anxiety and all. It pushes me to come to terms with the likelihood that my gardening work is probably just an investment into an ability to harvest my own carrots. And probably not a realistic source of future income. Scaling up is clearly no picnic. Thank you for sharing all your beautiful work, and all the trials and tribs that come with it.

[@YouCantEatTheGrass]

I think you can have success with farming if you are a good business person. But if you are a good business person, you could probably make more money by choosing to do a different business then farming, lol. We like the work though

[@mediakhalil]

@@YouCantEatTheGrass I actually think I’d rather make less money farming than more money staring at a computer all day. Thanks again.

[@renee6680]

I hate to hear this! I hope Serena gets to feeling better ❤️ I’m so happy that the food didn’t go to waste, and locals were still getting your homegrown goodies

[@nessidoe8080]

So glad the docs immediatly checked Serina for cardiac issues. My brother in law died from a heart attack at 41 years old. In the waiting room of the ER. They didn't take his chest pains seriously. You can't be "too young" for a heart attack. That beeing said, tightness or chest pain can also result from tight chest muscles due to stress (like tight neck/shoulder muscles). In that case physio can help (I guess you don't want to take a "relaxing" hot bath right now 🤣). Get well in your own time, mamas got it tough

[@lenamccown5442]

Wish you fast healing, Serina.

[@gardengirl7446]

You can't fire me. I'm the boss. YOU GO GIRL!!

[@sallyy6748]

I hope that you feel much better soon. Sorry that things didn’t go as planned. Your health is number 1!!

[@marilynclayton3430]

I hope you feel better soon. I love your outlook on life and it’s challenges. You are an inspiration to me. thank you so much for sharing. What a wonderful gift you bring to your community. 💚

[@daiseegray9110]

Because of your videos I now purchase veggies and flowers from small vendors rather than the big farmer. Prayers for Serena’s health.

[@JAAnastasi]

Sending healing energy your way Serena. I wish I lived near you, I’d love to work at your roadside stand for free so you two could get some much-deserved rest. BTW, thanks for these videos. They are so fun to watch.

[@pambutler3760]

Hoping and praying for your speedy recovery !

[@Su_Silver]

Get well soon! We're rooting for you

[@lisafeck1537]

Those orangy, pinkish, dalias are spectacular! All the dalias are spectacular. Just spectacular. So glad for you baoth that you finished the cooler. Im happy about what the cooler will mean for harvesting at a more reasonable pace. Well done all around.

[@inthrutheoutdoor5849]

I can still remember a couple of years ago when you were showing us where you wanted to put a cut flower garden. Good Job Guys!

[@rachelb5402]

Oh my goodness, I'm so glad Serena is ok! I hope she makes a full recovery.

[@JaneMC36]

Oh my. Get well soon! You guys work so very hard. Your flowers are just drop dead gorgeous! 💐

[@alexisd8190]

I'm glad that you are taking the time to recover and I pray that you will discover the root of the issue soon. Those Dahlias are stunning! I'm not usually a flower person but this year I am enjoying growing a few flowers more and appreciating their beauty.

[@sjwestmo]

Get well soon! Id come buy up that weekly haul if i could

[@angelinatakahashi7548]

Very sorry to hear your not feeling well. Please take it easy and get rest. Your health is the most important thing along with your family. I hope you feel better soon and sending my prayers.

[@atefbasha1809]

Thank you so much and family members and friends so much Serina and her husband 🍎🍎📯🎻🎸🍟🇺🇸🎹🎷🎧🎹SO much

[@jenniferhenderson4674]

Oh man, sending you all the good mojo I have...healing vibes. You are generous, kind and hard working people. Thanks for the video🍃🌼🍃

[@Gracenglory5]

Keeping you in prayer. As a fellow burn-the-candle-at-both-ends...mine ended badly. Get rest. Frying your body is not worth it, trust me. I ended up getting dysautonomia...multiple conditions and never recovered. Long diagnosis process. If the symptoms continue then a good rheumatologist and a cardioelectrophysiologist are your best bets in getting answers. Praying it doesn’t get that far. Sleep girl! Get some serious sleep! 🙏🏻💞🥰

[@lk7825]

Both of you are such hard workers and such giving souls. Keeping Serena and the family in my prayers.

[@Odelle5]

Hope Serina is feeling better. Looking forward to the next videos!

[@emilyr.6542]

I hope you start feeling better Serena!

[@soccermom1245]

Oh, those cherries!!!

[@Lisa-wp1ff]

Take care of yourself. Those late nights and lack of sleep will run you down. Women try to do it all. Good thing you have a hubby who steps up. Relax

[@davelawson2564]

Agree. But they should have kept the stuff in cooler and sold it via roadside market during monday-thursday. And also hiring help to handle the selling . Even if you end up making 50% after paying for the help , its far better than giving all your hard work away for free. Heck I'd ask the free food outlet if they have anyone who can help with the job . Plus any unsold stuff after 2 days roadside sale , they can get the extra stuff for free.

[@mommycares2107]

This is do true! I truly admire how both of you work together!

[@leeheongow8014]

Yes, buy some knee pads for gardeners, take care of your bodies and health. Work harder, eat well and rest well. Any where in the world, all most everyone is working hard to make money to pay Bill's and raise children and support the family, how much money is enough??? Love from Singapore 🥰🤩

[@ameliaterrell1953]

Hope you're feeling better and tryna stay cool (as possible). Rest up when you can, for you and the fam. Love you guys. ❤

[@lydiamclaughlin7100]

Hope and pray all is well with you now Serina!

[@nh6870]

Wish you well Serena. You guys are a wonderful couple to follow in your progress. I've enjoy most of your videos. Thank you for sharing. May many many more good days come your way.