Oh my goodness my husband definitely pops things off like “this will be the best way to do it” with perfect confidence and immediately I’m like.... “okay, but why do you say that? Sources? MLA works cited please” 😂
I learned a shocking lesson when we moved to the country when my son was 2 yo. They are raised completely different out here and to my horror, we went back to the city as he turned 3 for a wedding. It was held at a HUGE church where people wore church clothes, real shoes (not boots) and dress jackets not button down cowboy shirts. After the service, we were all standing outside talking to old friends and as I looked at my son, we had his back to me while standing in front of a tree. Of course, he had to do this in front of the whole congregation. Country boys are so natural! But my 3 yo daughter had him beat. We went in town to a nice big box hardware where they sold flower boxes and fancy sinks instead of fence posts and cattle tanks. I was checking out and turned to see her sitting on the floor model toilet, pants down. I wasn't fast enough and will forever be mortified at what I saw in the bowl when I grabbed her. We sure were country come to town back then as I kept being reminded of all the things I wasn't teaching them. 50 years later it makes a great story but --.
We were at the back of the property working and we finally convinced my niece that a cider block was just an outdoor potty. She used that thing all day. There is 10 years between her and her sister. We were outside working and her sister needed to go potty and she took her over to a cinder block and was trying to convince her to go potty instead of going in the house. Apparently she felt if it was good enough for her as a kid it was good enough for her sister. She got over ruled since we were close to the house. She took her inside and we busted up laughing. Who knew cinder blocks made such great little kid port-a-potties.
1000 times yes on your points on companion planting! It makes gardening too complicated and there is so much conflicting information out there, very little based on actual science. Just watch spacing, and light, nutrient and water requirements of different plants, that is all.
Hello from Northern Canada! Zone 7 - Pacific North coast rainforest. I am just getting my garden started now because the soil is finally thawed! Direct sowing a few seeds but starting my tomato, pepper, squash seedlings indoors. I find your videos so helpful, and after this video I feel more confident direct sowing a wider variety!
I'm a mix up of both extremes. Research and perfection anxiety. Yet I am also "throw care to the wind" and "put the cart before the horse". It's always a surprise of which it will be today 😂
Jes this is Ada Seale Lufkin,Texas. I got 4 bags of soil at Sam's in Lufkin, Texas yesterday. A young man employee of Sam's helped me and I shared with him about your You Tube Channel Roots and Refuge. He seemed very interested and said he was going to check your Channel out!!!! I was so excited about that❤🌹
I CANNOT wait for conversations in the greenhouse this year! I’m super excited to see all your seeds in that large of a space! My brother is getting into stain glass making and I hope he makes me a black iris similar to yours!
I feel so encouraged by your videos!! We just bought our home and will be planting next spring once we can prepare our land....we will be watching and taking notes!! So much knowledge!
My kids get completely squirrelly in the winter. If it snows they go out to play and we are all grateful. I'm looking forward to getting my next round of seeds started.
Thank you!! I needed to hear this! I’ve been holding off on planting, over worrying about getting something wrong. I haven’t had good success in the past 5 years but I won’t give up!
You are lucky to get the variegated borage....last I checked she was out. Can’t wait to see how yours do. You have taught me so much! From someone who hated to garden to loving every moment I can get out there.......thank you!
To everyone getting Carrots Love Tomatoes, don’t forget to get Roses Love Garlic too! Nothing like having bunches of pretty flowers and colors to look at in your garden when trying to companion plant.
Bought a handful of the Clydes growing guides and scattered them among my gardening friends. They all loved them. Neat tool and my wife is using the heck out of hers.
I planted borage in my garden many years ago, I've never planted it since but I've got lots of borage in my garden as it self-seeds everywhere. My bees love it.
Jess thank you so much for this video (I love all your videos) but I was getting so stressed about companion planting that I haven’t even wanted to start on my plot because of the overwhelming amount of information. I also just really want to concentrate on having a beautiful diverse garden that brings me joy. I love your farm and the message you spread! Lots of love from Austria :)
Can't wait to see fence project when complete. Good to hear Boys Playing. Your Garden is starting out great. The pigs are Cute. God Bless and Peace Be With You All ☮️🙏❣️
Oooo girl! Thank you for this info. We just got our beds built and filled, so the next step is planting. Needless to say, as a first year gardener, I was getting a little to caught up in all this. There is already so many factors to take into account before adding in companion planting. I've watched SO many videos, and really enjoy yours.. I hope all grows well for all us gardeners this year!!!!
You are such an incredible mother, so loving and tender and I’m only a minute or two into the vlog and I am so happy to be here. I’m a Christian too and it’s such a breath of fresh air experiencing life with you through these videos. Your heart is needed in this world. I am planting my first garden this year. Last year it didn’t turn out so well. I moved from the north to the south and the climates are polar opposite. I’m gaining experience along the way and I found your channel last year but I’ve been lead back to your channel again. I gave up and felt pretty discouraged but I’m so thankful to listen to you and your vlogs. You give me hope and inspire me to try my very best and not to be so easily discouraged. I’m learning daily. I’m always learning but your channel gives me a new perspective and a clean state of mind. Thank you for being you and for allowing God to use you. You are having an eternal impact.... way more than you know. God bless you, sister in Christ.
Regarding your cold weather, I’m from Minnesota and 50 in humid southern states feels so much colder than 50 degrees here ⛄️ we recently spent a cold cloudy rainy “vacation” in Florida felt COLDER than it would be in Minnesota at 50 degrees. I wore a winter jacket with layers most of the time. I feel your pain! ⛄️⛄️⛄️
Omg, my pet peeve too, but in general. People love to speak in black and white, when most things are several shades of gray. I think gray areas take more effort to be comfortable with, and some people don't appreciate that. I appreciate your presentation of facts and thoughts.
Ah I had just finished cooking my breakfast and this video was posted - perfect timing Jess! ;) :P I CAN'T WAIT to see what you guys do with the cottage garden - the fence posts look so promising!
You are SUCH an inspiration! This is year two of my garden, and I tried to start a couple things from seed. I realize now I was woefully unprepared and uneducated about starting from seed and have been feeling down about it -- AND overwhelmed by not knowing where to plant things and what to plant them with etc. Your videos are so real. I only hope I can be like you when I grow up.:D
Awhhh... little boys, the world is their urinal! Lol! Thanks for sharing the peeing outdoors part. I laughed out loud because I raised 3 boys! Blessings to you all!
You are SO REAL...love it,and the no dig garden..... a follower of Charles Dowding also one I follow......thanks for all of the great and real information and sharing your ,precious family ...we had seven in house at one time and yes life was NEVER DULL, and our house was always filled with their friends as well...have a blessed week ahead and again thank you for your commitment and time for us all.
47 is a heat wave ! Lol That's awesome hat and scarf . I am putting fox pee to keep away bunnies but read that pee from humans is also perfect so the boys are helping guard the yard of predators . Love the copper roof !!!
Ur kids are funny. My nephew also tries to imitate my goats, but he can’t “warble” his voice yet so he shakes his head back and forth and goes very confidently “I can speak goat. They say FEED ME” which I can’t argue with 😂😂😂
Enjoy what you share and do....I have learned a wealth of tips and information....Thank You!! ..and sharing a simple moment of reality of life in your day....grins and laughter....priceless !.....Love seeing the family And the animals......Great start to my day.........Again,,Thank You........Stay Safe and God Bless.......
Thanks for a great video! I was directed to your channel by Lazy C Homestead and even though currently I'm in South Dakota, I own 5 acres right near Pencil Bluff, AR. I'll be heading that direction around the end of April to mid May to start clearing the wild land. Yes, by myself. We'll see how it works out but it's awesome to listen to someone in the same grow zone!
I always love your videos, but especially when the slow trickle of sweet music pops up in the background. After a long day of work it settles me and gives me peace- Thanks!👍
I'm rewatching this is 2021! I had brassica seeds (Japanese giant red mustard and ragged jack/red Russian kale) over winter in the "polar vortex" when it got down to -20F and tons of rain and snow this winter.
Everything is relevant to what you're used to. Living in zone 10 I'm in snow pants and a parka when it gets below 60 (not even joking). Glad you're enjoying the day despite the cold. Be well :o)
Minnesota gets temps of 100 plus humidity in summers too! We just also get wind chills of -45 sometimes. Lol I absolutely loved your thought on if you plant the seeds you may or may not get something, but if you don't plant the seeds you're guaranteed to not get anything.
I have trouble sowing seed because we have an abundance of birds which like to snack on my seed. I swear the crows sit and watch me plant. Then come the next morning for breakfast. The last time I tried to direct sow I sat on my porch with a 22 rifle. Out of 5 rows 40 ft rows of corn. 2 rows of peas 2rows of Bush beans . I got maybe a dozen or so plants. So I just start everything in my greenhouse. But on a more positive note we don't get very many tomatoe or cabbage worms. Because the birds like to eat them also.💕💖❤💕💖❤
Oh my gosh thank you for this!! This is my first garden and I resorted to a SPREADSHEET to keep track of all the diverse info - straight up contradictions in some cases. You’re the best!!
I built my first raised bed with my son today. My son can get some aged horse compost dirt to feel it. I'm excited to see how this will work out for me. I'm planning using
I always used to say that God showed his love to homeschool moms by giving them a sunny day that’s warm enough to play outside at least once a week during the winter 😂.
Thank you! I have been saying that for years about companion planting. So much out there confusing people that believe everything they read online. Great video! I haven’t heard of the variegated borage, will check that out. The girls love the white and blue borage.
Just ordered my Clydes Chart! I’m also in 7B and am just so excited to start building my raised beds. My seedlings are under grow lights and I hope to have the beds done way before the seedlings are ready to plant. Thanks for your continued efforts at giving all of us such awesome information, motivation AND confidence to be self sustainable. You guys are AWESOME!
We have two sons who have been raised in the country too and my husband taught them how to “water the flowers “ well. Our daughter well she can’t go outside to save her life even though her entire life has been living in the country. On another note I have direct sown in my garden already (we live in the Sonoran Desert) and I have one variety of lettuce up already (I planted four varieties) and a couple stalks of asparagus up too. I am using your cattle panel idea as an arch over a portion of my asparagus bed to create shade for my lettuce and help keep it from bolting as soon hopefully. I planted gourds to trellis on the panel. Btw I discovered two panels in the back corner of our property and was excited because I didn’t have to spend any money on them.
I do a trifecta of Marigolds, Nasturtiums, and Borage. When I plant all three? I rarely have hornworm troubles. I often stuff them in wherever I can amongst the garden as they offer benefits to the whole garden(and the Gardener as the visuals are eye candy).
I’m a throw it all together and see what happens gardener. In one of my 4’x4’ beds I have 2 types of tomatoes, cabbage, banana peppers,, radishes, white globe zucchini, and romaine lettuce and everything seems to be thriving just fine even in Florida. I can’t handle making things perfect, I just cram things in where ever I have a open space and let God handle the rest.
You and your family are adorable! Don’t feel bad about needing the jacket at 50. I’m in AZ and am freezing at anything under 70. I just started really (like actually researching and reading) learning to garden this season, so far I’m not killing all my baby plants like prior attempts. 🙌🏻 But it’s the desert and only in the 60’s this week, so there’s still plenty of time for me to screw up... 🤦♀️🤷🏼♀️
Arms Family Homestead has your twin dog or pretty close and guess what his name is. LOL I love it when you include your pups in your videos they seem so sweet and especially Bear.
Your seedlings are looking great! Maybe next year I can get a small green house. I only have an acre of land, so my garden is very small, but the pleasure & enjoyment it brings me is HUGE!!! So happy for y'all for making all the changes at your farm! Must be exciting. I've got garden fever bad. Not much longer & I'll be starting mine. Your boys are too cute for words!!! Blessings to all the Sowards! Always anxious for your next video....until next time! : )
18 degrees today and I wore a long dress and a hoodie out. Tennis shoes. It was cold but not cold like windy cold can be that stuff will get right in your bones.
Wow look at that new fencing. And I am still in love with your greenhouse. Bear is such a sweet boy. We are doubling are garden space and would love to triple it. We have made new raised beds etc. I can’t wait till we can get our greenhouse built. My children are homeschooled so when it has been raining a lot or to cold they get cabin fever and act crazy too. Your such a inspiration to our channel and our family. Thanks for sharing your life with us. 🍅🌶🥕🥦
I'm one of those companion planting "rule" followers. Or I have been. It's been stressful indeed. Lol! I became a believer because of watching my own cabbages & tomatoes. Their rows were perpendicular and the closer they got to one another the smaller they were. I became a companion planter and have been careful & miserable ever since! And I'm not sure I have been a whole lot benefited, at all. I would have to do all the "holds" to prove it to myself now, because I'm as of now going to attempt to throw caution to the wind and turn over a new leaf! Thanks, Jessica!
Thank you for this. The "rules" that you are constantly overwhelmed with when you are a newbie gardener make gardening seem like a nearly impossible task that should only be attempted by professionals.
Thank you for this,I come from farmers,we always planted from life experience and facts,nowadays everybody's an expert due to social media,your channel is a treasure🍄
I bought borage seeds for the first time this year I'm really excited to start growing it. I read a lot about it. I like the fact that it sucks up a lot of nutrients. Apparently it grows a deep taproot. You can put it in your compost pile eventually. I also read that you can make a liquid fertilizer out of it. So it has many uses.
Thank you for getting this info out about companion planting! There is one Pinterest chart out there that say don't plant x next to y. Then, down at line y, it says to plant with x. 😂
I get so excited when a notification pops up.I found myself lol with you and answering you. Thanks for sharing your wealth of knowledge on this subject🦋 Lol....12:00pm 30 degrees here in CT. The baby pigs are adorable. Outdoor peeing.. yep understand about having to remind the boys...and I don’t live in the country 😌Blessings
I planted basil as a companion plant for my tomatoes. I had 100 percent no horn worms... except I had a hornworm on my American cranberry bush that is planted a lot further away that the basil and tomatoes.
I'm reading a book on companion planting right now (mainly just to learn about different beneficial and edible flowers). A very interesting fact I learnt from it is that plants want to grow close to other 'native to them' plants - if you plant something like tomatoes and peppers in a bed with basil, they will all do better together than if they were in separate beds because they all thrive in the Mediterranean. so growing then together make them "feel at home" and thrive even in colder countries.
Great topic! Vining veggies fall into that weird black hole of companion planting as well. It's not that they cross pollinate its just they take up so much room. Bravo Jess. P. S. I swear kids need their own heated play house in the barnyard. 😉
My Clyde/RR calendar is on its way! So excited! I’m on the line of 7b/8a. I live in a dip compared to the rest of my town so it gets much colder. But the summer is HOT. This is my experimental year so I am not keeping my expectations too high. Thanks for sharing!!
I just went on Amazon and bought Clyde's chart and I threw in the book carrots love tomatoes. I'm excited to get started this spring on my brand new homestead.
This video was so helpful. Companion planting stresses me out. I had someone tell me one year when I was battling the first hornworms that I had ever seen in my 12 years of gardening, to plant marigolds. So I did my little bit of research and set out to seed the most gorgeous marigolds. I had them as a border in the garden and down a few rows. I'll never be convinced that the they didn't BRING pests to my garden lmao I have never dealt with squash bugs, cucumber beetles and whatever else was out there.....until those darned marigolds. Never again lol
Goodness sakes girl !!! You are a living doll!! I say this meaning, you have found your calling. Blessings!!! Much love ❤️. ps. Maybe the magnets 🧲 gift would be good on the sweet metal ornamental comfy chair 🪑 in the background of your greenhouse Keep on a rockin it!!
I would love to meet you and sing to your babies, starts, sprouts, and pets, and you and your partner of course! Spiritwoodlive.com. For you listening enjoyment a six of songs.
I love growing with pro mix. I have tried to switch from it but I always go back cuz the results are just.... like I feel like it make it easy for the plants and is most comfortable for them lol
Do you feed all those Hornworms and bugs to the chickens?Jess I am super excited..I have sent two types of very very rare bean seeds unique to the area I reside...both with history..to yes BAKER CREEK for study and field trials, hopefully they will be some that can be passed on to generations, I talked to Martin Marsh. Super nice guy a busy guy.
I would LOVE a video on how to lay out/plan your garden beds. I’m having analysis paralysis.
Oh my goodness my husband definitely pops things off like “this will be the best way to do it” with perfect confidence and immediately I’m like.... “okay, but why do you say that? Sources? MLA works cited please” 😂
Megan Rankin MLA works cited ❤️😂
MLA!!!😆
I learned a shocking lesson when we moved to the country when my son was 2 yo. They are raised completely different out here and to my horror, we went back to the city as he turned 3 for a wedding. It was held at a HUGE church where people wore church clothes, real shoes (not boots) and dress jackets not button down cowboy shirts. After the service, we were all standing outside talking to old friends and as I looked at my son, we had his back to me while standing in front of a tree. Of course, he had to do this in front of the whole congregation. Country boys are so natural! But my 3 yo daughter had him beat. We went in town to a nice big box hardware where they sold flower boxes and fancy sinks instead of fence posts and cattle tanks. I was checking out and turned to see her sitting on the floor model toilet, pants down. I wasn't fast enough and will forever be mortified at what I saw in the bowl when I grabbed her. We sure were country come to town back then as I kept being reminded of all the things I wasn't teaching them. 50 years later it makes a great story but --.
I love this story!!!!
Love it! Kids can be so innocent
This so funny.
We were at the back of the property working and we finally convinced my niece that a cider block was just an outdoor potty. She used that thing all day. There is 10 years between her and her sister. We were outside working and her sister needed to go potty and she took her over to a cinder block and was trying to convince her to go potty instead of going in the house. Apparently she felt if it was good enough for her as a kid it was good enough for her sister. She got over ruled since we were close to the house. She took her inside and we busted up laughing. Who knew cinder blocks made such great little kid port-a-potties.
@@heathersumner4497 That is funny and true- creative use of building supplies! LOL
“Ahhh cute!” That’s my exact feeling when I see the seed babies
I find myself checking my phone all the time to see if you've posted yet, because it uplifts my day so much to watch your videos ❤
I love borage for the bees! They pay SO much attention to the plant/blossoms that they don't even care that I'm around them :)
1000 times yes on your points on companion planting! It makes gardening too complicated and there is so much conflicting information out there, very little based on actual science. Just watch spacing, and light, nutrient and water requirements of different plants, that is all.
Hello from Northern Canada! Zone 7 - Pacific North coast rainforest. I am just getting my garden started now because the soil is finally thawed! Direct sowing a few seeds but starting my tomato, pepper, squash seedlings indoors. I find your videos so helpful, and after this video I feel more confident direct sowing a wider variety!
I'm a mix up of both extremes. Research and perfection anxiety. Yet I am also "throw care to the wind" and "put the cart before the horse". It's always a surprise of which it will be today 😂
Same same lol 🤷🏼♀️💜
Jes this is Ada Seale Lufkin,Texas. I got 4 bags of soil at Sam's in Lufkin, Texas yesterday. A young man employee of Sam's helped me and I shared with him about your You Tube Channel Roots and Refuge. He seemed very interested and said he was going to check your Channel out!!!! I was so excited about that❤🌹
Thank you Ada!
Lufkin, Texas...East Texas
Always enjoy & learn a bunch by listening to you.
I CANNOT wait for conversations in the greenhouse this year! I’m super excited to see all your seeds in that large of a space!
My brother is getting into stain glass making and I hope he makes me a black iris similar to yours!
Don't worry about what temperatures you can take. You do you girl. Your videos bring me such joy over the long, cold VT winters.
I feel so encouraged by your videos!! We just bought our home and will be planting next spring once we can prepare our land....we will be watching and taking notes!! So much knowledge!
My kids get completely squirrelly in the winter. If it snows they go out to play and we are all grateful.
I'm looking forward to getting my next round of seeds started.
Thank you!! I needed to hear this! I’ve been holding off on planting, over worrying about getting something wrong. I haven’t had good success in the past 5 years but I won’t give up!
You are lucky to get the variegated borage....last I checked she was out. Can’t wait to see how yours do. You have taught me so much! From someone who hated to garden to loving every moment I can get out there.......thank you!
So interesting to see how much has changed on your farm in a little more than a year. Dreaming of a high tunnel.
To everyone getting Carrots Love Tomatoes, don’t forget to get Roses Love Garlic too! Nothing like having bunches of pretty flowers and colors to look at in your garden when trying to companion plant.
great advice!
Bought a handful of the Clydes growing guides and scattered them among my gardening friends. They all loved them. Neat tool and my wife is using the heck out of hers.
I planted borage in my garden many years ago, I've never planted it since but I've got lots of borage in my garden as it self-seeds everywhere. My bees love it.
Jess thank you so much for this video (I love all your videos) but I was getting so stressed about companion planting that I haven’t even wanted to start on my plot because of the overwhelming amount of information. I also just really want to concentrate on having a beautiful diverse garden that brings me joy. I love your farm and the message you spread! Lots of love from Austria :)
Can't wait to see fence project when complete. Good to hear Boys Playing. Your Garden is starting out great. The pigs are Cute. God Bless and Peace Be With You All ☮️🙏❣️
Oooo girl! Thank you for this info. We just got our beds built and filled, so the next step is planting. Needless to say, as a first year gardener, I was getting a little to caught up in all this. There is already so many factors to take into account before adding in companion planting. I've watched SO many videos, and really enjoy yours.. I hope all grows well for all us gardeners this year!!!!
You are such an incredible mother, so loving and tender and I’m only a minute or two into the vlog and I am so happy to be here. I’m a Christian too and it’s such a breath of fresh air experiencing life with you through these videos. Your heart is needed in this world. I am planting my first garden this year. Last year it didn’t turn out so well. I moved from the north to the south and the climates are polar opposite. I’m gaining experience along the way and I found your channel last year but I’ve been lead back to your channel again. I gave up and felt pretty discouraged but I’m so thankful to listen to you and your vlogs. You give me hope and inspire me to try my very best and not to be so easily discouraged. I’m learning daily. I’m always learning but your channel gives me a new perspective and a clean state of mind. Thank you for being you and for allowing God to use you. You are having an eternal impact.... way more than you know. God bless you, sister in Christ.
You're awesome! I agree, don't worry so much about what goes where. lettuce bags are doing so great!
Regarding your cold weather, I’m from Minnesota and 50 in humid southern states feels so much colder than 50 degrees here ⛄️ we recently spent a cold cloudy rainy “vacation” in Florida felt COLDER than it would be in Minnesota at 50 degrees. I wore a winter jacket with layers most of the time. I feel your pain! ⛄️⛄️⛄️
Omg, my pet peeve too, but in general. People love to speak in black and white, when most things are several shades of gray. I think gray areas take more effort to be comfortable with, and some people don't appreciate that. I appreciate your presentation of facts and thoughts.
Ah I had just finished cooking my breakfast and this video was posted - perfect timing Jess! ;) :P
I CAN'T WAIT to see what you guys do with the cottage garden - the fence posts look so promising!
You are SUCH an inspiration! This is year two of my garden, and I tried to start a couple things from seed. I realize now I was woefully unprepared and uneducated about starting from seed and have been feeling down about it -- AND overwhelmed by not knowing where to plant things and what to plant them with etc. Your videos are so real. I only hope I can be like you when I grow up.:D
Awhhh... little boys, the world is their urinal! Lol! Thanks for sharing the peeing outdoors part. I laughed out loud because I raised 3 boys! Blessings to you all!
You are SO REAL...love it,and the no dig garden..... a follower of Charles Dowding also one I follow......thanks for all of the great and real information and sharing your ,precious family ...we had seven in house at one time and yes life was NEVER DULL, and our house was always filled with their friends as well...have a blessed week ahead and again thank you for your commitment and time for us all.
I love my Clyde's chart....makes it even more special because i got the Roots and Refuse one......makes me SMILE!!!!
Canadian girl here, and I'd often put on a toque and jacket at that temp, too. I really dislike being cold.
My son just turned 2 yesterday and I can’t wait to have him be helpful (and not so destructive) in the garden like your boys lol
Yes! We've not been able to go outside a ton this week and it has been difficult!
47 is a heat wave ! Lol
That's awesome hat and scarf . I am putting fox pee to keep away bunnies but read that pee from humans is also perfect so the boys are helping guard the yard of predators . Love the copper roof !!!
She also sent me splash of cream seeds! I am so excited to grow them out💚 she's such a sweet gal
Ur kids are funny. My nephew also tries to imitate my goats, but he can’t “warble” his voice yet so he shakes his head back and forth and goes very confidently “I can speak goat. They say FEED ME” which I can’t argue with 😂😂😂
Lol me and my kiddo just watched little shop of horrors and I was getting that feed me vibe from the goats too lol.
Sounds like my cat at 430in the morning MMMMMMMMU FEED ME
It’s a REAL problem for us here in MN when the kids get cooped up inside for weeks and weeks.
Enjoy what you share and do....I have learned a wealth of tips and information....Thank You!! ..and sharing a simple moment of reality of life in your day....grins and laughter....priceless !.....Love seeing the family And the animals......Great start to my day.........Again,,Thank You........Stay Safe and God Bless.......
Thanks for a great video! I was directed to your channel by Lazy C Homestead and even though currently I'm in South Dakota, I own 5 acres right near Pencil Bluff, AR. I'll be heading that direction around the end of April to mid May to start clearing the wild land. Yes, by myself. We'll see how it works out but it's awesome to listen to someone in the same grow zone!
Plant basil plants for horn worms.....it works!! the worms love the basil more and the tomatoes and hummingbirds really love the basil blooms
Public places is an important distinction 🤣 I am bursting with excitement for this garden season!
Aaah the old OUT HOUSES, things of the past, thanks for all you share. BLESSINGS 👍 👍
I always love your videos, but especially when the slow trickle of sweet music pops up in the background. After a long day of work it settles me and gives me peace- Thanks!👍
I companion plant with marigolds. It looks beautiful and really does deter the harmful insects.
I'm rewatching this is 2021! I had brassica seeds (Japanese giant red mustard and ragged jack/red Russian kale) over winter in the "polar vortex" when it got down to -20F and tons of rain and snow this winter.
I dehydrate the borage greens and add them to teas and soups. flowers as teas as well.
Love to see that sweet Bear, the kids too.
STICKERS! jacket when it is 50 degrees? lol Everything is soo opened up. Thanks for sharing.
Everything is relevant to what you're used to. Living in zone 10 I'm in snow pants and a parka when it gets below 60 (not even joking). Glad you're enjoying the day despite the cold. Be well :o)
Minnesota gets temps of 100 plus humidity in summers too!
We just also get wind chills of -45 sometimes. Lol
I absolutely loved your thought on if you plant the seeds you may or may not get something, but if you don't plant the seeds you're guaranteed to not get anything.
got my Clyde's Garden Planner the other day and it is very helpful ...ty for sharing this information.
I have trouble sowing seed because we have an abundance of birds which like to snack on my seed. I swear the crows sit and watch me plant. Then come the next morning for breakfast. The last time I tried to direct sow I sat on my porch with a 22 rifle. Out of 5 rows 40 ft rows of corn. 2 rows of peas 2rows of Bush beans . I got maybe a dozen or so plants. So I just start everything in my greenhouse. But on a more positive note we don't get very many tomatoe or cabbage worms. Because the birds like to eat them also.💕💖❤💕💖❤
Yes! They go bananas if they don't get enough outdoor activity! Plus bedtime is so much easier even they've been outside.
I got my garden planner when they restocked and I am so happy
Oh my gosh thank you for this!! This is my first garden and I resorted to a SPREADSHEET to keep track of all the diverse info - straight up contradictions in some cases. You’re the best!!
I built my first raised bed with my son today. My son can get some aged horse compost dirt to feel it. I'm excited to see how this will work out for me. I'm planning using
I always used to say that God showed his love to homeschool moms by giving them a sunny day that’s warm enough to play outside at least once a week during the winter 😂.
I got a Roots and Refuge garden chart and it's going to really help me this year so I'm glad you told us about them.
Thank you! I have been saying that for years about companion planting. So much out there confusing people that believe everything they read online. Great video!
I haven’t heard of the variegated borage, will check that out. The girls love the white and blue borage.
Just ordered my Clydes Chart! I’m also in 7B and am just so excited to start building my raised beds. My seedlings are under grow lights and I hope to have the beds done way before the seedlings are ready to plant. Thanks for your continued efforts at giving all of us such awesome information, motivation AND confidence to be self sustainable. You guys are AWESOME!
We have two sons who have been raised in the country too and my husband taught them how to “water the flowers “ well. Our daughter well she can’t go outside to save her life even though her entire life has been living in the country. On another note I have direct sown in my garden already (we live in the Sonoran Desert) and I have one variety of lettuce up already (I planted four varieties) and a couple stalks of asparagus up too. I am using your cattle panel idea as an arch over a portion of my asparagus bed to create shade for my lettuce and help keep it from bolting as soon hopefully. I planted gourds to trellis on the panel. Btw I discovered two panels in the back corner of our property and was excited because I didn’t have to spend any money on them.
I do a trifecta of Marigolds, Nasturtiums, and Borage. When I plant all three? I rarely have hornworm troubles. I often stuff them in wherever I can amongst the garden as they offer benefits to the whole garden(and the Gardener as the visuals are eye candy).
I’m a throw it all together and see what happens gardener. In one of my 4’x4’ beds I have 2 types of tomatoes, cabbage, banana peppers,, radishes, white globe zucchini, and romaine lettuce and everything seems to be thriving just fine even in Florida. I can’t handle making things perfect, I just cram things in where ever I have a open space and let God handle the rest.
You and your family are adorable! Don’t feel bad about needing the jacket at 50. I’m in AZ and am freezing at anything under 70. I just started really (like actually researching and reading) learning to garden this season, so far I’m not killing all my baby plants like prior attempts. 🙌🏻 But it’s the desert and only in the 60’s this week, so there’s still plenty of time for me to screw up... 🤦♀️🤷🏼♀️
Arms Family Homestead has your twin dog or pretty close and guess what his name is. LOL I love it when you include your pups in your videos they seem so sweet and especially Bear.
Your seedlings are looking great! Maybe next year I can get a small green house. I only have an acre of land, so my garden is very small, but the pleasure & enjoyment it brings me is HUGE!!! So happy for y'all for making all the changes at your farm! Must be exciting. I've got garden fever bad. Not much longer & I'll be starting mine. Your boys are too cute for words!!! Blessings to all the Sowards! Always anxious for your next video....until next time! : )
18 degrees today and I wore a long dress and a hoodie out. Tennis shoes. It was cold but not cold like windy cold can be that stuff will get right in your bones.
Wow look at that new fencing. And I am still in love with your greenhouse. Bear is such a sweet boy. We are doubling are garden space and would love to triple it. We have made new raised beds etc. I can’t wait till we can get our greenhouse built. My children are homeschooled so when it has been raining a lot or to cold they get cabin fever and act crazy too. Your such a inspiration to our channel and our family. Thanks for sharing your life with us. 🍅🌶🥕🥦
Your growing space has gotten huge since last yime I checked in
I'm one of those companion planting "rule" followers. Or I have been. It's been stressful indeed. Lol! I became a believer because of watching my own cabbages & tomatoes. Their rows were perpendicular and the closer they got to one another the smaller they were. I became a companion planter and have been careful & miserable ever since! And I'm not sure I have been a whole lot benefited, at all. I would have to do all the "holds" to prove it to myself now, because I'm as of now going to attempt to throw caution to the wind and turn over a new leaf! Thanks, Jessica!
Wonderful time. Wonderful family. Fantastic video.
God Bless. 💖.
Got mine weeks ago
I love the fact you named one of your goats Ross Poldark!!
Thank you for this. The "rules" that you are constantly overwhelmed with when you are a newbie gardener make gardening seem like a nearly impossible task that should only be attempted by professionals.
Thank you for this,I come from farmers,we always planted from life experience and facts,nowadays everybody's an expert due to social media,your channel is a treasure🍄
We just started a Garden and the pressure to add every companion in has made it quite a bit more complicated so thank you for this video!
My exact sentiments on companion planting too. Well said.
I bought borage seeds for the first time this year I'm really excited to start growing it. I read a lot about it. I like the fact that it sucks up a lot of nutrients. Apparently it grows a deep taproot. You can put it in your compost pile eventually. I also read that you can make a liquid fertilizer out of it. So it has many uses.
Thank you for getting this info out about companion planting! There is one Pinterest chart out there that say don't plant x next to y. Then, down at line y, it says to plant with x. 😂
I get so excited when a notification pops up.I found myself lol with you and answering you. Thanks for sharing your wealth of knowledge on this subject🦋 Lol....12:00pm 30 degrees here in CT. The baby pigs are adorable. Outdoor peeing.. yep understand about having to remind the boys...and I don’t live in the country 😌Blessings
I planted basil as a companion plant for my tomatoes. I had 100 percent no horn worms... except I had a hornworm on my American cranberry bush that is planted a lot further away that the basil and tomatoes.
Oh my I am crying with laughter about all your boys and not catching them peeing on things in your shots 😂
I'm reading a book on companion planting right now (mainly just to learn about different beneficial and edible flowers). A very interesting fact I learnt from it is that plants want to grow close to other 'native to them' plants - if you plant something like tomatoes and peppers in a bed with basil, they will all do better together than if they were in separate beds because they all thrive in the Mediterranean. so growing then together make them "feel at home" and thrive even in colder countries.
I just got my Clyde's chart today. I'm so freaking excited!!!
My blue borage sometimes puts off a purple/pink bloom but the white and variegated varieties sound great!
I got mine Planner last week and love it. Thanks for the advise.
Great topic! Vining veggies fall into that weird black hole of companion planting as well. It's not that they cross pollinate its just they take up so much room. Bravo Jess.
P. S. I swear kids need their own heated play house in the barnyard. 😉
I love my Clydes planner. No idea how I did my garden without it
My Clyde/RR calendar is on its way! So excited! I’m on the line of 7b/8a. I live in a dip compared to the rest of my town so it gets much colder. But the summer is HOT. This is my experimental year so I am not keeping my expectations too high. Thanks for sharing!!
How did I not know about this seed company!? I'm in WA. So excited!
I just went on Amazon and bought Clyde's chart and I threw in the book carrots love tomatoes. I'm excited to get started this spring on my brand new homestead.
Nicole Doan-Lee don’t forget Roses Love Garlic too!
"Carrots Love Tomatoes" a great book on companion planting!!
This video was so helpful. Companion planting stresses me out. I had someone tell me one year when I was battling the first hornworms that I had ever seen in my 12 years of gardening, to plant marigolds. So I did my little bit of research and set out to seed the most gorgeous marigolds. I had them as a border in the garden and down a few rows. I'll never be convinced that the they didn't BRING pests to my garden lmao I have never dealt with squash bugs, cucumber beetles and whatever else was out there.....until those darned marigolds. Never again lol
love your headband so much
Goodness sakes girl !!! You are a living doll!! I say this meaning, you have found your calling. Blessings!!! Much love ❤️. ps. Maybe the magnets 🧲 gift would be good on the sweet metal ornamental comfy chair 🪑 in the background of your greenhouse Keep on a rockin it!!
I would love to meet you and sing to your babies, starts, sprouts, and pets, and you and your partner of course!
Spiritwoodlive.com.
For you listening enjoyment a six of songs.
I love growing with pro mix. I have tried to switch from it but I always go back cuz the results are just.... like I feel like it make it easy for the plants and is most comfortable for them lol
I’ve had really good luck planting basil with tomatoes to keep horn worms away. Love your videos, keep up the good work!
Do you feed all those Hornworms and bugs to the chickens?Jess I am super excited..I have sent two types of very very rare bean seeds unique to the area I reside...both with history..to yes BAKER CREEK for study and field trials, hopefully they will be some that can be passed on to generations, I talked to Martin Marsh. Super nice guy a busy guy.
Jess, I understand you pain. I have 3 grandsons, a son, and a husband running around, but I'm not trying to film. You made me laugh out loud. Thanks!