Best of luck with your garden seed shop Sarah! I I figure many gardeners who enjoyed my Little Shop of Seeds will love your seed quality and prices. 75 cents is the best price I've seen for seeds. Best of success to you! www.sarahsseedshop.com
@@Praxxus55712be a long time Rey I hope your doing well just out of curiosity would you being willing to post any new videos on how things are going and how the plants are. I know I'm not the only one that miss your videos and love to see a update video if nothing else but with that said wishing you the best
Hey Ray, hope you're doing well. Sitting here thinking of you, Mike and your animals as I'm sitting here repotting my Praxxus tomatoes. Certainly miss you my friend, i don't know how many times I've rewatched your videos to let the stress float away and for a bit more selfishly just to spend time with another garden gnome. I hope all is well with you guys and hopefully the long drought will come to and end. You're still loved by many of us here.
Hey Ray, We miss you buddy. I come here once in a blue moon to reminisce on the good times here and in the voodoo Garden. You'd be happy to know you inspired by indoor Garden. I've been keeping it going since 2009!. Some of the plants are 15 years old. Hope you, rascal and the critters are well.
I miss you Ray.. You’ve played such a big role in me growing up, watching you thrive and bloom in your garden. Even being a teenager, spending a day with you, Mike and the animals in the garden sounded like the most perfect day and now being 34, I still feel that way. I know it’s been a while now since you retired and I hope you are happy. When things go bad in life, right now I’m at a very low point in life after a devastating relationship and the breakup, I still find myself seeking calmness and safety in coming back to your videos. I don’t know if you realize just how much you have given us. It has always been so much more than just gardening videos. Thank you so much for everything Ray ❤
Hey Ray! Please consider coming out of retirement and create a one time UPDATED video at your 1 year date on your retirement. I and others would love an update on our friend we've watched for years. Love and miss you ❤
Ray, I would love that so much. I was surprised you also closed your seed store. I miss that as well. I hope all is well with you, Mike and all the animals. I would love to see you again and oh wow we would all love the seed store to come back. The way prices are these days that would be amazing even if you raised the prices. Just food for thought.
Hi Ray. Just wanted to say I still visit with you my friend. I miss you, think of you fondly, and wish you well ❤ I see you do still see your comments, just like you said you would. Thank you for everything over the years. Know that you are loved and missed
Thank you Ray. I found your channel when I was about 12. 10 years ago when my parents were going through their divorce. Your programs offered peace during that time. Thank you always for being a friend. We love you.
I found your channel when i was 12 or 13 years old…. Now im 23 getting my degree in ornamentals and turf grass with a fiancé and a kid on the way! I learned so much from you and got a job at a nursery for 5 years where i took what you preached, a way of being rational and calm in the approach you have, recommending and teaching them what you taught me. Youve helped me through the roughest times of my life and i cant thank you enough for reminding me that today really is a good day. Thank you ray
Did you know I started watching you my sophomore year of HS? I just graduated college after 4 years the other day. My first time cooking enchiladas was because of you. The video you posted using your family's recipe. I cooked it over and over again. Couldn't get the sauce quite right when I was younger, I would always burn it. I revisited that video today, and saw this video. My English has gotten soo much better now that I can actually understand everything you're saying now. You were part of my teenage years, watching you after school after a stressful day. Thank you for sharing yourself to us and letting us in. You have no clue how much you helped me, especially during my lonely years. Also, I never make Enchiladas unless their your recipe! Good luck!!!
Ray, you are like the Mr Roger's neighborhood of gardening videos. The Mr Ray's Gardenhood if you will. I hope retirement suits. Gotta say even after two years, I still miss seeing you and the animals and the gardening results. I especially remember the turkeys that followed you like amorous puppies. Do you still keep birds of all types. Perhaps one day you'll pop up a few dozen pictures of your place and your animals and gardens, etc. I know you didn't have close neighbors in your neighborhood, but we were your neighbors, Mr. Ray. Have a beautiful day in your neighborhood.
Thank you Ray.. and only fitting that Mike saved his best videobomb for the final episode @ 34:59. You've been a light during some of my darkest days. You have no idea of the impact you've had on so many. I wish you and Mike the very very best. Cheers!
Ray, I'm so thankful for the material you've left here, I I've followed your content for many many years, and from the time you were in your first house, or the time you helped a Robin grow it's been a beautiful and heartfelt journey that has your generosity and sincerity all around, that exchange has been a healing path for so many viewers just like me. I salute you and send you my best and kindest regards.
Thank you for being there for me when I was in a really bad time in my life, I'm now in a better place and came back to find your channel, whilst I'm sad you're not posting, I'm so happy that you're doing what is true and right for you :) I get to start my garden in my new home this year and will plant something as thanks to you
Every garden season I think of you and watch your videos. I spent my whole first year gardening about ten years ago watching your videos every morning with my coffee after I had my garden time
Hi Ray, I hope you are still checking comments. This year I planted Praxxis cherry tomato and Ray’s Mule Team tomato seeds, and they grew! I have several of the cherry tomatoes growing, and they are amazing. Dark green, super healthy and nothing eats them. No disease, and absolutely full of little green tomatoes. Every time I water them or pass by I thank you for the seeds, and the years of your videos that led me to start gardening. Everything is in pots or tubs becaus I have limited space and can’t get on the ground, but it works! Thank you thank you thank you. I hope you are well, and still hope for another video one day. Best, Bonnie in NC .
Just stopping by to say I miss your show and I hope you, Mike, and the animals are doing well. I come by here whenever life gets hard and I appreciate you keeping these videos online for us to binge on. Thank you for all that you've done.
Ray, I have to say I have felt this coming for a while. It makes me sad because I have followed & enjoyed your channel for many, many years. Like you mentioned, several of my favorite channels have disappeared into thin air with no clue as to what happened. So thanks for letting us know of your decision. And thanks for sharing your garden and life. I wish you a happy, peaceful life.
I’ve been watching since your Minnesota days. Not much of a commenter but i’ve always been here. Good luck to you Ray! Thanks for all the years of videos!
I love your kind spirit, Ray... thank you so much for all I have learned from you, and that has been much. Glad to hear you're doing well and have new projects on the horizon. I'll be watching for you in the comment sections! ♥♥♥
Ray! My 8 year old and I miss your rays of sunshine! Hope you're enjoying retirement. Can you jump on once in a while and let us know how you're doing? I tried getting on your seed shop, but I can't find it. From your friends in Gilbert, AZ ❤
Oh man I just found your channel today and been watching it all day on my roku TV. I just came to my phone and subscribed and found you haven't made a new video in over a year.😢 I hope you come back soon. You made a new friend here in South Jersey, your new subbed viewer, thank you .. Karen
Finally a RUclipsr who cares enough to tell his audience he’s leaving. Ray knows what its like when videos suddenly stop with no explanation! Many channels I subscribed to have done that. Subscribers start commenting hey is everything ok,etc and they get no response. I’ve seen a few come back months later sometimes a year later and don’t even explain what happened. Then they disappear into the corn again. Not a good way to treat ppl IMO. I don’t want Ray to retire but at least he is considerate enough to let us know. The door is always open if he chooses to return!
When I found your channel I was in a deep depression and suffering with anxiety attacks and ptsd following a lot of bad life events. You were a bright spot in my very dark life and your calm manner was not just soothing, but healing for me. I can’t thank you enough for just being you! You deserve all the graces that life and universe can bestow! With loving gratitude, Ronnie
It's been so long Ray, i just hope that you are well and in good health and happy. I remember watching your channel for the first after lookng for a video through hot peppers then i started to watch for other grow tips and finally, jus watched every single video just hang around with you. Though i find it kind of weird as we never met but i consider you a friend ! So like any old friend would do, i am just stopping by, hoping to get some news from you and hoping you are still happy in your farm with mike and the pets. Much love ray, David
Wow! Your last video. Ok this my first comment in you tube. Thanks for all the videos! I have enjoyed so many. I’ve been inspired and entertained so I thank you my friend. And thanks for the free seeds, you are amazing.
I believe I started watching you when I was around 12 or 13, about 9-10 years ago. I remember my favorite videos were the mango from seed and cocoa pod videos. I even sent you rice that you grew for a short time several years ago. As a kid it was amazing to see you growing something from my families farm. I suppose I'm kinda rambling now but the point I'm trying to make is that for the better part of a decade I've been watching your videos. In that decade everything has changed so much, family and friends have died. New ones were born. I've been through breakups and nee relationships. Moved more times than I care to remember. Went through some bad times and some good times. But through all of that I could always count on you. Whenever I was going through a rough time your videos could help relax me. If times were good your videos just made them better. I'm sad to see you go but I'm happy if you're happy. I'll still be here watching your videos though. I'll always be here just like your videos were there for me. Thanks Ray
losing your videos has been hard. i barely comment but today i wish to say that i do miss your presence online. the only joy i have is to grow your tomatoes and to rewatch your videos... you are a gem in this community and my entire garden is dedicated to you. May you have a wonderful retirement. but i'll be always waiting for the day you may make a comeback..
I lost all my RUclips channels I subscribed to. I have been straining my brain trying to find you again and finally did. I didn't want a final episode but here it is. Thank you Ray for being my teacher of all things gardening. Thank you Ray and Mike for being kind, gentle men. I appreciate you both very much!
Hey buddy, stopping by to say hello!! I’m still planting the praxxus cherry tomatoes. It’s been quite a few years and they are still thriving. Miss your updates here on RUclips. I’ll keep checking in to see if you’ve dropped a video!
Ray, Thanks for leaving the channel up. I found you just today as I was watching videos about Thanksgiving cacti and I watched in horror as you ‘pruned’ her down. So then I looked for a follow-up to see how she did. I found her in the background of a video about a year later. Then I find this video that you have retired from making videos. Just my luck. Haha I’d love to see updated photos of the cactus should you decide to post them. All the best…
I am very sad, even though you tried to make this as easy as possible. No one has more gracefully said goodbye. After watching your videos for the last ten years it feels like we are family and I am losing a good friend. I will miss knowing what is happening in your life. Did you get more chickens? What does the new building look like? Is Rascal ok? I will miss you and your gardening and pets and your good and honest soul. Take care of yourself my dear. P.S. You are allowed to change your mind and come back one day! (Bonnie)
Hi Ray! I guess I totally missed this announcement! I was thinking about you and went to your channel to see what you were up to. . . I totally get that you are retiring from this branch of your your journey and I hope you are on a fun and interesting new adventure!! I learned a lot from your methods and enjoyed receiving your seeds one year! It was so fun to grow from seeds that you had lovingly saved and shared. Thank you my friend for the encouraging messages and tips over the years! ❤️. Oh! How did I miss that you sell seeds! I’m off to check that out!
Ray, I’ve been busy building a new house and renting other homes and just came back, with my raised beds being assembled and you’ve gone 😭 you’ve been a major part of my gardening attempts and trying to grow my own vegetables. Your channel and you personally helped me through a lot of dark days and gave me a love of gardening. Best of luck in the future and a healthy life ❤️
I realized you haven't come up on my feed in a really long time and came to check out what you were up to. My daughters and I would watch you all the time when they were growing up. My youngest is now 20 and what made me think of you is when I was standing in the back yard looking at the huge garden she has grown and all the landscaping she has done around the house. Know you have left a mark on many lives and you are loved.
Dearest Ray Haven’t been around for a while as I was taking care of my husband until he had to go into a home for people with dementia. He if finally at peace. Passed away in 2021. I had to move in with my daughter and her husband in Bradenton Fl and it has been quite an adjustment. I just saw this and wanted to tell you how much I loved your videos and wish you well and much happiness. I will never forget you and will miss being able to follow along with your videos! I hope this message will get to you even though so much time has passed. Feeling sad, is like losing a best friend but you deserve to retire and totally enjoy life. May God Bless you, your friend Mike and your precious animals and awesome plants! All my Love forever. Suzie Drust Bradenton Fl 34212 ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Hello Dear Friend I got back to you after a break. I found I have cancer and got into researching that. I'm do very well and was going through my old subscriptions. Found you have moved on. I wish you happiness in where ever your path takes you. I will always come back to your stories and listen as you have a peaceful sound in your voice. Take care my long time friend and I will see you along a glorious garden path again.
July 27th, 2022. My garden when "Kaput" but, it doesn't really matter. There's always next year. I'm trying to start my yellow wax beans and some carrots again. It might not be exactly what I wanted but, it's better than the store bought ones. Be well and safe Ray. Say hello to Mike, the doggies and the "kittehz". Today is a good day. Richard V
Hi Ray. I just watched your last video. I have to admit it made me both happy and sad. It’s been a year since I’ve watched you so I didn’t know you had stopped filming. My husband passed away a year ago and I stopped watching but as things are settling in I came looking for you to see what was going on in Iowa! Lol I basically just want to tell you thanks. In the two years leading up to his passing I quit working to stay home and care for my husband. I also suffer from depression which I could not treat as I no longer had insurance so I went through some pretty dark days during these last few years and your videos and just listening to you talk helped me through the dark times. So thank you for being you. How I happened upon your little oasis in Iowa I don’t even remember but I’m sure glad I did. Today IS good day!
Ray, I was sitting here at my sewing machine looking out the window as the leaves are turning and falling and you popped in my mind. I hope this fall finds you doing well. Miss your videos but I can always watch the past ones. Thank you!
YOU are the reason I became a successful gardener. I can't tell you the time, frustration and disappointment that I was spared from thanks to your willingness to share your wisdom with us all here on YT. What a blessing you have been... you will be greatly missed! Thank you, Ray!
I miss your channel 😢. Most of the time a RUclips channel goes away, I don’t even know it was gone lol. It gets wiped from my mind. I seriously miss your channel and I wasn’t even a devout loyal listener lol. You were like an adult Mr Roger’s Neighborhood show for me. Thank you for the work you did when your show was on the air. Hope life is treating you well and you are happy. Favor be upon you and yours!
Ray, it’s been an absolute pleasure watching your programs. Just remember you don’t have to be a stranger even outside the comment section. If you feel like making a video, do it, and if not don’t. We are friends, and sometimes friends don’t see each other a lot but it’s nice to have a reunion every now and again.
I can't thank you enough for being here. You have been my Bob Ross of gardening with your soothing voice, great tips, and positive energy over the years. You have helped me see that every day can be a good day if you just look at it right or just go sit in the garden. I will go back and revisit you often and maybe see you in those cooking show comments. Be well good friend, Forever your Little Shop of Seeds customer.
Thank you for everything Ray. I wanted to personally thank you for being such an inspiration for me right from the start of my own channel, and your approach and positivity has not gone unnoticed. Wishing you a happy and fulfilling retirement, and the animal and rescue thoughts sound really lovely. You are a fantastic person, and have a beautiful 2022.
I’m growing the Praxis cherries this year. However it’s not quite the same without you. We miss you and rascal so much. I hope you’re enjoying retirement. We love you.
Hi Ray, just stumbled onto your channel and saw your video on - composting leaves. Decided to then watch - thank you my friend. We will definitely be checking out your videos, thankful for you and all the work you’ve put into your videos.
Just wanted to say hello Ray, Mike, the furry friends, and fellow follower friends. Really hope that everyone is doing well!! Sending positive energy, much love to all!! 💕🙏 🪴
I started watching you in 2011. You were the first person to teach me about compost and compost tea. Life got in the way around 2015 and didn't watch as much but I enjoyed all the wonderful knowledge you shared. I enjoyed your seed swaps, hearing stories about your mom and Mike, and watching your cooking videos. I remember your big move to your current place. I just want you to know how wonderful I think you are. If there were more people like you this world would be a much better place. I will continue to watch your videos and I wish you many blessings!
I must admit my heart sank when I saw the title of your video but at some point we all need to move on. I wish you nothing but the best on your future plans! You inspired me to pursue gardening and I have been watching you since your enchilada recipe days.
End of year reminiscing of the positives in my life, and decided to re watch this video. Miss you my friend. Something you said about only leaving an encouraging word or move along resonated with me. I have done that ever since. Thank you for that and so much more. You are light in the darkness of days. I pray you are well with many continued blessings for you, Mike and your critters. Amy
Hey Ray, my name's Agustin and I've been watching you since 6th grade. I'm in my third year of college now. I remember stumbling upon one of your videos from back when you were in Windom (I think that's how it's spelled), because I was growing corn, onions, and tomatoes in my backyard. I remember being so intrigued in your lifestyle and your perspective on life. I watched many of your programs along the years, and I grew up watching you make your life in Iowa and spend time with all your pets and in this little oasis you made for yourself. Thanks for all you've done, you've left a mark in so many people like me. Your love of nature definitely rubbed off on me and now I love rainy day discoveries, just as you do. Take care and I'll be around too. Thank you so much Ray :)
Dear ray, Your channel has been a light in my dark life for many years. You dont know but you have gone out of your way and made the lives of many people more bearable. Thank you, thank you, thank you. God bless you ray. - michael Edit: the internet is used to transmit so much hate between people. Thank you for being the exception Ray.
Oh Ray, I am really trying not to cry, YOU were one of my first people I watched and could see & hear all came from the heart....YOU really in a way, made me go on here, we started here for fun, having Gary's family in Australia seeing what we are doing and we grew to our SURPRISE. Like you, it comes from Our Hearts, and I think People feel that and one can see that too. Hope to see you one day in person, but if not, have a wonderful venture in your new fun path and change; But a peek here and there would be great! I will get more seeds from you again, Take care, sending Love to you!
Same. One of the earliest channels I watched. Will miss you, Ray! Wish you the best! I am hoping you will miss us and give us seasonal updates, but no matter what, all the best to you and yours and your garden!
Ray got tired of recycling his camera. In all seriousness, that was an amazing ride, wasn't it ?. Thank you Ray for sticking around for so long. The only thing I will miss, is the progress on your farm, your animals and, our favourite dishwasher unplanned appearance. Yep ! That was really enjoyable. Kudos my friend. See ya around.
Thank you so much Ray for your generosity of time, knowledge and friendship. You have made so many lives happier and more enriched for being there. I wish you and Mike every happiness for the future. ❤
Thanks Ray. Even though we've never met, I consider you a friend. You're like our gardening Mr. Rogers. Loved the journey you've taken us on, loved all the advice & tips you've shared with us. I can speak for most when I say I'm a better gardener, and more importantly, a better person for being a part of this ride. When my wife passed in 10/20, I found watching your videos brightened my day in my darkest times. Thanks again my friend, take care
Hi Ray, if you're still checking up on the comments here, I just want to thank you for giving us all the "heads up" on your new adventures. I've recently experienced the frustration of watching another channel go silent without any explanation whatsoever, and it's a painful thing for sure. It makes me appreciate more than ever, your foresight in not allowing your audience to languish in a vacuum of uncertainty! Of course I didn't know them personally but I certainly made the connection with them through their content, and it really is like having a "family-like" relationship even though they didn't even know I existed out here on the internet, lurking, lol. I read your book when you first published it and I totally LOVED it! While our lives were very different, I discovered so many parallels to my own. I'm sure that many people who've read your book feel the same. We are all truly more alike than we are different. I wish you the very best and I hope that I DO see you in the comment sections out there on RUclips! Thank you Friend for 14 years of good days!
Been wondering where you've been, and now I know. 😢I'll look for some of your videos that I may have missed, but I'll still be curious about what new things you're working on, and how it's going. Thanks for the laughs and good times. Pleased to hear you are taking care of yourself, which is how it should be! All the best!
Silly as this sounds Ray, you've been like an online brother to me. I'll miss you terribly. But from the bottom of my heart, thank you for sharing your wisdom, your life, and all the beautiful animals in it. You are truly one of the good guys.
Thanks for all you do, Ray! Your videos and seed shop have been a blessing to so many people... myself included. :)
Best of luck with your garden seed shop Sarah! I I figure many gardeners who enjoyed my Little Shop of Seeds will love your seed quality and prices. 75 cents is the best price I've seen for seeds. Best of success to you! www.sarahsseedshop.com
@@Praxxus55712be a long time Rey I hope your doing well just out of curiosity would you being willing to post any new videos on how things are going and how the plants are. I know I'm not the only one that miss your videos and love to see a update video if nothing else but with that said wishing you the best
@@Praxxus55712 can we have a one off update video, of you and the garden!. this would mean alot to your fans!. thanks ray.
really miss the videos.
@@navarre7991 I miss the videos as well.
Hey Ray, hope you're doing well. Sitting here thinking of you, Mike and your animals as I'm sitting here repotting my Praxxus tomatoes. Certainly miss you my friend, i don't know how many times I've rewatched your videos to let the stress float away and for a bit more selfishly just to spend time with another garden gnome. I hope all is well with you guys and hopefully the long drought will come to and end. You're still loved by many of us here.
Hey Ray,
We miss you buddy. I come here once in a blue moon to reminisce on the good times here and in the voodoo Garden. You'd be happy to know you inspired by indoor Garden. I've been keeping it going since 2009!. Some of the plants are 15 years old. Hope you, rascal and the critters are well.
Sure miss you and your channel. Keep stopping by in hopes you’ll be back ☺️
I miss you Ray.. You’ve played such a big role in me growing up, watching you thrive and bloom in your garden. Even being a teenager, spending a day with you, Mike and the animals in the garden sounded like the most perfect day and now being 34, I still feel that way. I know it’s been a while now since you retired and I hope you are happy. When things go bad in life, right now I’m at a very low point in life after a devastating relationship and the breakup, I still find myself seeking calmness and safety in coming back to your videos. I don’t know if you realize just how much you have given us. It has always been so much more than just gardening videos. Thank you so much for everything Ray ❤
Hey Ray! Please consider coming out of retirement and create a one time UPDATED video at your 1 year date on your retirement. I and others would love an update on our friend we've watched for years. Love and miss you ❤
Ray, I would love that so much. I was surprised you also closed your seed store. I miss that as well. I hope all is well with you, Mike and all the animals. I would love to see you again and oh wow we would all love the seed store to come back. The way prices are these days that would be amazing even if you raised the prices. Just food for thought.
We miss you Ray
Miss you
Miss you man
Hi Ray. Just wanted to say I still visit with you my friend. I miss you, think of you fondly, and wish you well ❤ I see you do still see your comments, just like you said you would. Thank you for everything over the years. Know that you are loved and missed
Thank you for the videos.
Thank you Ray. I found your channel when I was about 12. 10 years ago when my parents were going through their divorce. Your programs offered peace during that time. Thank you always for being a friend. We love you.
I found your channel when i was 12 or 13 years old…. Now im 23 getting my degree in ornamentals and turf grass with a fiancé and a kid on the way! I learned so much from you and got a job at a nursery for 5 years where i took what you preached, a way of being rational and calm in the approach you have, recommending and teaching them what you taught me. Youve helped me through the roughest times of my life and i cant thank you enough for reminding me that today really is a good day. Thank you ray
Hi Hunter. This made my day! Thank you! :)
Give us a quarterly update on how you’re doing. Gonna miss the new episodes!!! 😭
Been watching you since 2010. Thanks Ray.
RUclips space ain't the same without you, Ray! Miss your positive energy and I am secretly hoping you would decide to come back making videos again! ❤
Like an update every now and then!
Did you know I started watching you my sophomore year of HS? I just graduated college after 4 years the other day. My first time cooking enchiladas was because of you. The video you posted using your family's recipe. I cooked it over and over again. Couldn't get the sauce quite right when I was younger, I would always burn it. I revisited that video today, and saw this video. My English has gotten soo much better now that I can actually understand everything you're saying now. You were part of my teenage years, watching you after school after a stressful day. Thank you for sharing yourself to us and letting us in. You have no clue how much you helped me, especially during my lonely years. Also, I never make Enchiladas unless their your recipe! Good luck!!!
Ray, you are like the Mr Roger's neighborhood of gardening videos.
The Mr Ray's Gardenhood if you will.
I hope retirement suits.
Gotta say even after two years, I still miss seeing you and the animals and the gardening results.
I especially remember the turkeys that followed you like amorous puppies.
Do you still keep birds of all types.
Perhaps one day you'll pop up a few dozen pictures of your place and your animals and gardens, etc.
I know you didn't have close neighbors in your neighborhood, but we were your neighbors, Mr. Ray.
Have a beautiful day in your neighborhood.
Thank you Ray.. and only fitting that Mike saved his best videobomb for the final episode @ 34:59. You've been a light during some of my darkest days. You have no idea of the impact you've had on so many. I wish you and Mike the very very best. Cheers!
That was awesome! @ 34:58 I loved that planting tree episode where Mike was in it
Too me a three times to find Mike! Hi Mike~
thanks... i didn't even notice the video bomb easter egg.
I had no clue he did that until you mentioned it. He confessed and said he didn't think anyone would notice. Made my day. :)
Thank u
Ray, I'm so thankful for the material you've left here, I I've followed your content for many many years, and from the time you were in your first house, or the time you helped a Robin grow it's been a beautiful and heartfelt journey that has your generosity and sincerity all around, that exchange has been a healing path for so many viewers just like me. I salute you and send you my best and kindest regards.
Oh Jesus. I remember their first house and the garden area built from scratch.
We love you Ray you inspired me so much over these years ! You’re truly my gardening idol !
Thank you for being there for me when I was in a really bad time in my life, I'm now in a better place and came back to find your channel, whilst I'm sad you're not posting, I'm so happy that you're doing what is true and right for you :)
I get to start my garden in my new home this year and will plant something as thanks to you
Hello Ray, I’m curious to know how you’re doing I hope you’re doing well. Please give an update. ❤
Every garden season I think of you and watch your videos. I spent my whole first year gardening about ten years ago watching your videos every morning with my coffee after I had my garden time
Miss you Ray! Hope all is going well with you, we think about you often. Take care❤
Hi Ray, I hope you are still checking comments. This year I planted Praxxis cherry tomato and Ray’s Mule Team tomato seeds, and they grew! I have several of the cherry tomatoes growing, and they are amazing. Dark green, super healthy and nothing eats them. No disease, and absolutely full of little green tomatoes. Every time I water them or pass by I thank you for the seeds, and the years of your videos that led me to start gardening. Everything is in pots or tubs becaus I have limited space and can’t get on the ground, but it works! Thank you thank you thank you. I hope you are well, and still hope for another video one day. Best, Bonnie in NC .
Hello Ray, Mike and the pet sanctuary. I hope everyone's healthy and happy. Be well and safe my friend.
Just stopping by to say I miss your show and I hope you, Mike, and the animals are doing well. I come by here whenever life gets hard and I appreciate you keeping these videos online for us to binge on. Thank you for all that you've done.
Ray, I have to say I have felt this coming for a while. It makes me sad because I have followed & enjoyed your channel for many, many years. Like you mentioned, several of my favorite channels have disappeared into thin air with no clue as to what happened. So thanks for letting us know of your decision. And thanks for sharing your garden and life. I wish you a happy, peaceful life.
We miss you Ray. Truly hope you are enjoying life.
I’ve been watching since your Minnesota days. Not much of a commenter but i’ve always been here. Good luck to you Ray! Thanks for all the years of videos!
14 years is a long time. You have true character for letting your friends know. I hope you, Mike, and your pets are doing well🌻🌻
I love your kind spirit, Ray... thank you so much for all I have learned from you, and that has been much. Glad to hear you're doing well and have new projects on the horizon. I'll be watching for you in the comment sections! ♥♥♥
Where did you go Ray? Made your enchiladas again tonight. Always a winner !! 👍👍
Ray! My 8 year old and I miss your rays of sunshine! Hope you're enjoying retirement. Can you jump on once in a while and let us know how you're doing? I tried getting on your seed shop, but I can't find it. From your friends in Gilbert, AZ ❤
Come back Ray, this no Ray cold turkey is not working for me. Can we get an update. Hope you are well my friend thank you for all the years
I don’t know what everyone else is thinking but I miss you ❤❤❤
I started watching you when I was 11 I'm now 19. This is a very strange feeling that I cant put into words. But either way thank you for everything.
Go forth and do great things young Grasshopper! :)
Oh man I just found your channel today and been watching it all day on my roku TV. I just came to my phone and subscribed and found you haven't made a new video in over a year.😢 I hope you come back soon.
You made a new friend here in South Jersey, your new subbed viewer, thank you ..
Karen
Finally a RUclipsr who cares enough to tell his audience he’s leaving. Ray knows what its like when videos suddenly stop with no explanation! Many channels I subscribed to have done that. Subscribers start commenting hey is everything ok,etc and they get no response. I’ve seen a few come back months later sometimes a year later and don’t even explain what happened. Then they disappear into the corn again. Not a good way to treat ppl IMO.
I don’t want Ray to retire but at least he is considerate enough to let us know. The door is always open if he chooses to return!
When I found your channel I was in a deep depression and suffering with anxiety attacks and ptsd following a lot of bad life events. You were a bright spot in my very dark life and your calm manner was not just soothing, but healing for me. I can’t thank you enough for just being you! You deserve all the graces that life and universe can bestow!
With loving gratitude,
Ronnie
Me too , these videos are peaceful
Same here🧡
It's been so long Ray, i just hope that you are well and in good health and happy. I remember watching your channel for the first after lookng for a video through hot peppers then i started to watch for other grow tips and finally, jus watched every single video just hang around with you. Though i find it kind of weird as we never met but i consider you a friend ! So like any old friend would do, i am just stopping by, hoping to get some news from you and hoping you are still happy in your farm with mike and the pets. Much love ray, David
You will be missed by so many people. I wish you and your animals the best.
What happened to him? Why’s he not uploading
@@m15_lsz28 he tells in this video near the end.
@@tracyruth4247 can u pls tell me what he said
@@m15_lsz28 Go to about 43:14 for his explanation
Was thinking about you and just wanted to come and say thank you for all the time you spent entertaining and informing us
Wow! Your last video. Ok this my first comment in you tube. Thanks for all the videos! I have enjoyed so many. I’ve been inspired and entertained so I thank you my friend. And thanks for the free seeds, you are amazing.
I believe I started watching you when I was around 12 or 13, about 9-10 years ago. I remember my favorite videos were the mango from seed and cocoa pod videos.
I even sent you rice that you grew for a short time several years ago. As a kid it was amazing to see you growing something from my families farm.
I suppose I'm kinda rambling now but the point I'm trying to make is that for the better part of a decade I've been watching your videos. In that decade everything has changed so much, family and friends have died. New ones were born. I've been through breakups and nee relationships. Moved more times than I care to remember. Went through some bad times and some good times. But through all of that I could always count on you. Whenever I was going through a rough time your videos could help relax me. If times were good your videos just made them better. I'm sad to see you go but I'm happy if you're happy.
I'll still be here watching your videos though. I'll always be here just like your videos were there for me.
Thanks Ray
losing your videos has been hard. i barely comment but today i wish to say that i do miss your presence online. the only joy i have is to grow your tomatoes and to rewatch your videos... you are a gem in this community and my entire garden is dedicated to you. May you have a wonderful retirement. but i'll be always waiting for the day you may make a comeback..
Thank you for sharing your years with us! ❤ Hope you are enjoying your 'retirement' and dancing in the sun 🌞
I lost all my RUclips channels I subscribed to. I have been straining my brain trying to find you again and finally did. I didn't want a final episode but here it is. Thank you Ray for being my teacher of all things gardening. Thank you Ray and Mike for being kind, gentle men. I appreciate you both very much!
Hey buddy, stopping by to say hello!! I’m still planting the praxxus cherry tomatoes. It’s been quite a few years and they are still thriving. Miss your updates here on RUclips. I’ll keep checking in to see if you’ve dropped a video!
Ray, Thanks for leaving the channel up. I found you just today as I was watching videos about Thanksgiving cacti and I watched in horror as you ‘pruned’ her down. So then I looked for a follow-up to see how she did. I found her in the background of a video about a year later. Then I find this video that you have retired from making videos. Just my luck. Haha I’d love to see updated photos of the cactus should you decide to post them. All the best…
I am very sad, even though you tried to make this as easy as possible. No one has more gracefully said goodbye. After watching your videos for the last ten years it feels like we are family and I am losing a good friend. I will miss knowing what is happening in your life. Did you get more chickens? What does the new building look like? Is Rascal ok? I will miss you and your gardening and pets and your good and honest soul. Take care of yourself my dear. P.S. You are allowed to change your mind and come back one day! (Bonnie)
Hi Ray! I guess I totally missed this announcement! I was thinking about you and went to your channel to see what you were up to. . . I totally get that you are retiring from this branch of your your journey and I hope you are on a fun and interesting new adventure!! I learned a lot from your methods and enjoyed receiving your seeds one year! It was so fun to grow from seeds that you had lovingly saved and shared. Thank you my friend for the encouraging messages and tips over the years! ❤️. Oh! How did I miss that you sell seeds! I’m off to check that out!
Ray, I’ve been busy building a new house and renting other homes and just came back, with my raised beds being assembled and you’ve gone 😭 you’ve been a major part of my gardening attempts and trying to grow my own vegetables. Your channel and you personally helped me through a lot of dark days and gave me a love of gardening. Best of luck in the future and a healthy life ❤️
I keep watching your videos. It’s like hanging out with an old friend. Brings me great comfort. We sure do miss you. Thank you for the safe space
I realized you haven't come up on my feed in a really long time and came to check out what you were up to. My daughters and I would watch you all the time when they were growing up. My youngest is now 20 and what made me think of you is when I was standing in the back yard looking at the huge garden she has grown and all the landscaping she has done around the house. Know you have left a mark on many lives and you are loved.
Dearest Ray
Haven’t been around for a while as I was taking care of my husband until he had to go into a home for people with dementia.
He if finally at peace. Passed away in 2021. I had to move in with my daughter and her husband in Bradenton Fl and it has been quite an adjustment. I just saw this and wanted to tell you how much I loved your videos and wish you well and much happiness. I will never forget you and will miss being able to follow along with your videos! I hope this message will get to you even though so much time has passed. Feeling sad, is like losing a best friend but you deserve to retire and totally enjoy life. May God Bless you, your friend Mike and your precious animals and awesome plants! All my Love forever.
Suzie Drust Bradenton Fl 34212
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Thank you. I miss all the new updates.
Hello Dear Friend I got back to you after a break. I found I have cancer and got into researching that. I'm do very well and was going through my old subscriptions. Found you have moved on. I wish you happiness in where ever your path takes you. I will always come back to your stories and listen as you have a peaceful sound in your voice.
Take care my long time friend and I will see you along a glorious garden path again.
We miss you! Hoping you are doing well 😊
I want to me like you when I grow up :) I’m already grown up (25) but once I get the chance, I want to surround myself with a big beautiful garden!!!
July 27th, 2022. My garden when "Kaput" but, it doesn't really matter. There's always next year. I'm trying to start my yellow wax beans and some carrots again. It might not be exactly what I wanted but, it's better than the store bought ones. Be well and safe Ray. Say hello to Mike, the doggies and the "kittehz". Today is a good day.
Richard V
Hi Ray. I just watched your last video. I have to admit it made me both happy and sad. It’s been a year since I’ve watched you so I didn’t know you had stopped filming. My husband passed away a year ago and I stopped watching but as things are settling in I came looking for you to see what was going on in Iowa! Lol
I basically just want to tell you thanks. In the two years leading up to his passing I quit working to stay home and care for my husband. I also suffer from depression which I could not treat as I no longer had insurance so I went through some pretty dark days during these last few years and your videos and just listening to you talk helped me through the dark times. So thank you for being you. How I happened upon your little oasis in Iowa I don’t even remember but I’m sure glad I did. Today IS good day!
Hey Ray, I hope you are faring well through the storms. We sure do miss you here.
Ray, I was sitting here at my sewing machine looking out the window as the leaves are turning and falling and you popped in my mind. I hope this fall finds you doing well. Miss your videos but I can always watch the past ones. Thank you!
YOU are the reason I became a successful gardener. I can't tell you the time, frustration and disappointment that I was spared from thanks to your willingness to share your wisdom with us all here on YT. What a blessing you have been... you will be greatly missed! Thank you, Ray!
I miss your channel 😢. Most of the time a RUclips channel goes away, I don’t even know it was gone lol. It gets wiped from my mind. I seriously miss your channel and I wasn’t even a devout loyal listener lol. You were like an adult Mr Roger’s Neighborhood show for me. Thank you for the work you did when your show was on the air. Hope life is treating you well and you are happy. Favor be upon you and yours!
Ray, it’s been an absolute pleasure watching your programs. Just remember you don’t have to be a stranger even outside the comment section. If you feel like making a video, do it, and if not don’t. We are friends, and sometimes friends don’t see each other a lot but it’s nice to have a reunion every now and again.
I can't thank you enough for being here. You have been my Bob Ross of gardening with your soothing voice, great tips, and positive energy over the years. You have helped me see that every day can be a good day if you just look at it right or just go sit in the garden. I will go back and revisit you often and maybe see you in those cooking show comments. Be well good friend, Forever your Little Shop of Seeds customer.
That's exactly what my husband said when he aees me watching his videos.
“Bob Ross of gardening.” Could not have said it better!
Thank you for everything Ray. I wanted to personally thank you for being such an inspiration for me right from the start of my own channel, and your approach and positivity has not gone unnoticed. Wishing you a happy and fulfilling retirement, and the animal and rescue thoughts sound really lovely. You are a fantastic person, and have a beautiful 2022.
I am so glad he inspired you because I WATCH YOU! LOL
Raya videos were definitely like therapy for me. Got me through a tough time
I’m growing the Praxis cherries this year. However it’s not quite the same without you. We miss you and rascal so much. I hope you’re enjoying retirement. We love you.
Hi Ray, Maybe you can pop in once and awhile to say HI. Much Happiness to you! 😘
Thank you for years of delightful videos. Live long with great joy.
Miss you Ray! Hope you're enjoying you're preparations for the upcoming retirement 🙂
Thank You Mr Praxxus , your videos have given me lots of peace and joy and the will to one day make my dreams come true. May you be doing great !!!!!
Been missing you, bless you and thank you Ray.
Hi Ray, just stumbled onto your channel and saw your video on - composting leaves. Decided to then watch - thank you my friend. We will definitely be checking out your videos, thankful for you and all the work you’ve put into your videos.
I knew this day was coming. The last real one on RUclips. Wish you all the best, Ray.
Hope you are doing well Ray. miss ya
Just wanted to say hello Ray, Mike, the furry friends, and fellow follower friends. Really hope that everyone is doing well!! Sending positive energy, much love to all!! 💕🙏 🪴
Thanks for being our friend.
I started watching you in 2011. You were the first person to teach me about compost and compost tea. Life got in the way around 2015 and didn't watch as much but I enjoyed all the wonderful knowledge you shared. I enjoyed your seed swaps, hearing stories about your mom and Mike, and watching your cooking videos. I remember your big move to your current place. I just want you to know how wonderful I think you are. If there were more people like you this world would be a much better place. I will continue to watch your videos and I wish you many blessings!
I must admit my heart sank when I saw the title of your video but at some point we all need to move on. I wish you nothing but the best on your future plans! You inspired me to pursue gardening and I have been watching you since your enchilada recipe days.
Good luck with wherever life takes you. We will miss you.
Ray, you're like Mr. Rogers in the garden. I dig it. :)
I wouldn't have a channel of my own if it wasn't for you! Thanks for all the inspiration over the years!
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤y’all
You have taught me so much about gardening house plants true love of nature thank you so much Ray
End of year reminiscing of the positives in my life, and decided to re watch this video. Miss you my friend. Something you said about only leaving an encouraging word or move along resonated with me. I have done that ever since. Thank you for that and so much more. You are light in the darkness of days. I pray you are well with many continued blessings for you, Mike and your critters. Amy
Hey Ray, my name's Agustin and I've been watching you since 6th grade. I'm in my third year of college now. I remember stumbling upon one of your videos from back when you were in Windom (I think that's how it's spelled), because I was growing corn, onions, and tomatoes in my backyard. I remember being so intrigued in your lifestyle and your perspective on life. I watched many of your programs along the years, and I grew up watching you make your life in Iowa and spend time with all your pets and in this little oasis you made for yourself. Thanks for all you've done, you've left a mark in so many people like me. Your love of nature definitely rubbed off on me and now I love rainy day discoveries, just as you do. Take care and I'll be around too. Thank you so much Ray :)
Thank you! This made my day. :)
Dear ray,
Your channel has been a light in my dark life for many years. You dont know but you have gone out of your way and made the lives of many people more bearable.
Thank you, thank you, thank you. God bless you ray. - michael
Edit: the internet is used to transmit so much hate between people. Thank you for being the exception Ray.
Oh Ray, I am really trying not to cry, YOU were one of my first people I watched and could see & hear all came from the heart....YOU really in a way, made me go on here, we started here for fun, having Gary's family in Australia seeing what we are doing and we grew to our SURPRISE. Like you, it comes from Our Hearts, and I think People feel that and one can see that too. Hope to see you one day in person, but if not, have a wonderful venture in your new fun path and change; But a peek here and there would be great! I will get more seeds from you again, Take care, sending Love to you!
Robbie, I hope you're ready to take over! My best to you and Gary!
Wow , I shouldn't be surprised to see your comment here😊 (I follow you guys too!) I'm crying too, but good for Ray on his path. 🐾
Same. One of the earliest channels I watched. Will miss you, Ray! Wish you the best! I am hoping you will miss us and give us seasonal updates, but no matter what, all the best to you and yours and your garden!
Ray got tired of recycling his camera. In all seriousness, that was an amazing ride, wasn't it ?. Thank you Ray for sticking around for so long. The only thing I will miss, is the progress on your farm, your animals and, our favourite dishwasher unplanned appearance. Yep ! That was really enjoyable. Kudos my friend. See ya around.
Thank you so much Ray for your generosity of time, knowledge and friendship. You have made so many lives happier and more enriched for being there. I wish you and Mike every happiness for the future. ❤
You would be excellent at animal rescue! God Bless you in whatever path you decide to take, Ray!
Thank You Ray!
Wishing You Many “Good Days” in Your Future!
Thanks Ray. Even though we've never met, I consider you a friend. You're like our gardening Mr. Rogers. Loved the journey you've taken us on, loved all the advice & tips you've shared with us. I can speak for most when I say I'm a better gardener, and more importantly, a better person for being a part of this ride. When my wife passed in 10/20, I found watching your videos brightened my day in my darkest times. Thanks again my friend, take care
it will be sad to not hear from you but I guess all things must come to an end. Love from Texas.
Hi Ray, if you're still checking up on the comments here, I just want to thank you for giving us all the "heads up" on your new adventures. I've recently experienced the frustration of watching another channel go silent without any explanation whatsoever, and it's a painful thing for sure. It makes me appreciate more than ever, your foresight in not allowing your audience to languish in a vacuum of uncertainty! Of course I didn't know them personally but I certainly made the connection with them through their content, and it really is like having a "family-like" relationship even though they didn't even know I existed out here on the internet, lurking, lol.
I read your book when you first published it and I totally LOVED it! While our lives were very different, I discovered so many parallels to my own. I'm sure that many people who've read your book feel the same. We are all truly more alike than we are different. I wish you the very best and I hope that I DO see you in the comment sections out there on RUclips! Thank you Friend for 14 years of good days!
Yep, I'm here. Thanks for the comment. It actually gave me a huge smile to read it. :)
Been wondering where you've been, and now I know. 😢I'll look for some of your videos that I may have missed, but I'll still be curious about what new things you're working on, and how it's going. Thanks for the laughs and good times. Pleased to hear you are taking care of yourself, which is how it should be! All the best!
Miss you Ray!!! Ready for you when you come back!
Silly as this sounds Ray, you've been like an online brother to me. I'll miss you terribly. But from the bottom of my heart, thank you for sharing your wisdom, your life, and all the beautiful animals in it. You are truly one of the good guys.
After a lot of loss and changes this past year, this has made me unexpectedly sad; I will be happy for you at some point, but I can't today.