I go with Todd. Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers. A peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked. If Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers, where’s the peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked. 😅
Last year in your comment section, I mourned the fact that I wasn't sure if I would get to have a garden. I was hugely pregnant and it was already March/April and I hadn't planted anything. You replied to my comment and reminded me that there is a season for everything and it's OK if that season meant I had to skip a garden. I took what you said to heart and I'm glad I did. My baby ended up severely ill and we almost lost her. My time was spent between Children's Hospital and my home and each time I would sit out and marvel at how wild my garden was. I ended up loving it and realized that you were right. God gave me a season of a chaotic garden to teach me how to embrace what's important. Maybe that's what's he's trying to tell you this year. It's OK that your garden is wild, He is teaching you to embrace it in all its beauty. I hope everything is OK, and thank you for letting us into your life even during the hard times.
You don't always have to be overly cheerful for us viewers. We understand how life is and I couldn't imagine doing what you do when I was working full time. Being retired now, I find I have time for the things I love and want to do. But even then there are weeks when I don't have time, and I get overwhelmed and tired. We understand and always wish the best for you guys.
God always knows what we need before we do. It sounds like taking a year from gardening is coming at the perfect time for you. I pray that your season of rest and refreshment is exactly what you need.
You can’t do everything Rachel, you have a full time job too - something has to give and this year is was garden pruning. Life’s a balancing act and often the scales slip a little one way or another. One of the reasons I like your channel is that it is real. Keep bringing it, warts and all.
I LOVE that you are so real. When you say you’re tired and want to be done with a canning/kitchen job and change how you do something ITS GREAT! Makes us feel good to know we aren’t the only one who gets pooped! And we as women need to know when to rest and stop!❤️
Thank you for your vulnerability and honesty. In my option its hard for most people to recognize what's going on with them much less talk about it. Yalls channel is one of my favorite to watch. I'm learning so much. We moved halfway across country to help my 83yr old dad with his farm. Yes, he still goes to the barn every morning. Bless his heart, his mind isn't all there anymore. The whole homesteading thing is all new for me. Your channel helps a great deal to fill in the missing pieces. The last thing I'd like to say is it is SO apparent how much Todd adores you. It melts my heart watching the two of you.
I could tell something was up, I've been following you guys for a long time and I caught the vibe. I get it, we all go through things and I hope you make it through your stuff quickly. My husband had a stroke 2 years ago, and I also can't hide how I feel. It's always written all over my face, especially lately. Most of us aren't going anywhere, we'll follow you through to the other side. Sending good juju and hugs ❤️❤️ Amy
peter picked a peck of pickled peppers. sorry, can't help myself. ha! Rachael, I pray this season passes quickly and you find refreshing. Thank y'all so much for all you share. blessings!
Right there with ya. I adore you and Todd, your home, garden, friendliness, channel. I wish I had found it earlier but trying to make up for it. I tend to stop following the overly happy, pushy channels. I don't want fake. There's enough of that in day to day living. ❤️
Rachel, I know that I for one, do not watch your channel so that I can always be made happy, but that I can even minimally, in a very fast-moving world, connect in a real way. And realness involves the whole spectrum of emotions and feelings. What I realize I'm watching is your life and Todd's life, and real life is sometimes just...life. I've heard other RUclipsrs express this emotion or fear, and it makes me wonder about the pressure placed on our modern youtuber/homesteaders. I for one watch you for myriad reasons, company in an empty house, to feel a friendly presence, and a kind voice. I always feel that when I listen to you or Todd. Thank you! I hope you can find renewal for your soul.💗💝💖
Rachel, thank you for your insight to your 'normal' life; we all have issues to deal with and many of us bottle them up and talking about it does help. I measured 40'x40' in my backyard to show me the size of your veggie patch. For what you produce astounds me but also makes me smile what you and Todd are doing. Keep it up and STAY NORMAL!! Love your vids and look forward to each of them.
I absolutely adore the fact that as soon as Rachel paused to have a real conversation with us Todd stopped “doing” and began actively listening. He repositioned to be open to her and watched her intently. That right there is love and respect.
My sister has a plot in a community garden. Right next to hers is a plot excellently maintained by Bob, a Master Gardener. She says people say her garden is "fun to look at." Love it! 💘
Your comment Rachel about looking/feeling tired was surprising to me. I told my spouse recently how in good shape and full of energy you seem to be and have a full time job on top of homesteading. It made me doubt about my own capacity to become more self-sufficient. I enjoy your channel so much because you are authentic. Of all the homesteading channel I follow you're my favorite. I even bought a 18 quarts electric roaster because I saw you using one in your videos. I didn't know such a thing existed! It's not popular here in Quebec, Canada💖💖
Tired or not, you are so beautiful and so inspiring. I appreciate the realness. I honestly have been watching you for a little over a year and am always so impressed with EVERYTHING you are able to accomplish, and how you guys work as a team.
You are NEVER gloom and doom to me. Knowing it isn't easy keeps e trying i my own baby garden. You don't owe anything to anyone, and we want to see you happy first. XO
I prefer real life. We all have ups and downs. I believe in praying for people whether they know it or not. Grateful for the honesty. May you continue to be blessed.
I greatly appreciate your realness! Those that are fake happy are annoying to me, so your channel is very refreshing to me! Take care of yourself! We love to see you smile and enjoying life.
Rachel- I pray for strength and peace for you and know that your journey is always yours. Thank you for all you have taught me🙏 it has made a big difference in my life.
Hey Rachel! I have watched a lot of your RUclips videos but never have the time to comment. I wanted to take the time to tell you that I appreciate your honesty and "realness." It's so easy to get caught up in all the happy Instagram stories and photos which gives us a false representation of life. It also gives us a false sense of happiness which is impossible to fill. This is why I love following people like you that speak there mind and not scared to show mistakes or unhappiness. People can relate more to these situations and learn from them too. Your channel has given me the skills and confidence of canning my own food. I just wanted to let you know that you are appreciated and I cannot thank you enough for the inspiration and education you have given me by warching your channel. Keep on being you and I hope your season of life changes soon for you!
Thanks for always being real on your channel. Life is full of ups and downs and it’s important to show that. Take care of you. I hope the fall brings relaxation, healing and coziness to your life!
I pray for peace and resolve to your situation that u r dealing with. I homestead full time and we have 9 grandchildren and I can't get it all done. I can't imagine how u can keep up the pace of all u do. I love watching u and I have learned so much, but most of all I want you happy and at peace. I just found loofa gourds in my garden for the first time today! And I live in MN. Bless you Rachel!!
Prayers for whatever is going on. I don’t like telling people they look tired because it feels insulting but you can tell you aren’t yourself. I enjoy your channel because you are real and life has good times and bad that’s real.
Thanks for your honesty! It’s ok for us not to get it all done, and to not feel ok all the time! I think it’s all in your perspective! ❤️ y’all, Kristy again 😃🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
You’re real people with real lives❤️ life is not always easy….happy…Ect. Thank you for being real. Much love to you and your family. Pray that whatever is heavy on your heart will lighten soon.
I’m sorry you are going through some things right now. I know you’ve commented about having to work a lot. Praying for you. After watching your video I went out to my garden and realized my Roma tomatoes were doing the same thing. So I took them out and took all the green ones inside. I didn’t comment the other day, but I just had a thought I wanted to share with you. This year of gardening has been a bit rough, and not how you like to do it. Next year you aren’t going to do it and it be a year of rest. I think God will show Himself in a mighty way to you then. When we are weak He is strong. He is and will be with you Rachel! Love you guys!
It’s super hard and exhausting to work a full time, mentally and physically demanding job and then come home and work in the garden and preserve all of your harvest. I’m struggling with this currently and I’m right there with you. I’m not ok, but it will be ok eventually. We are blessed to have a home & garden and all the niceties that come with working hard but I’m tired! 😅 I wish you peace and rest and hope the “season” blows through quickly for the both of us.
Don't apologize for being human. I think viewership is brought in by being able to relate to those you watch. I FEEL YOU. I work all day, single mom, only 1 left at home, its his senior year. Im trying to learn to live sustainably, i feel like i fail ALOT. My tomatoes are still green! My garden is 5x12. Im trying and watching you and Todd gives me goals. I don't want to watch fake, perfect and pretty, that doesn't help anyone, its not realistic, i don't live a Disney lifestyle. Thank you for being you. You have a supportive village that loves you both just the way you are. Keep doing you.
Re: Tired and not being okay The question is, is there anything that we can do for you, Rachel, to make life a little bit easier even if it's a listening ear or a hug. We can be as supportive in any trials and tribulations as you are for us.
The realness of you guys and posting the good and the bad is why I am here! I dont want to see happy all the time bc that's not real life so thank you! You guys are great thank you and may God continue to work in your life! 💙🥰
Ups , downs , showing people how to can , grow vegetables plus a full time job . Good lord know what else is there ... I am just so glad you're real plus you shouldn't have to explain what's going on in your prive it life . This is not a soup obera . But a unique and excellent channel to learn how to can.. how to grow food ! Thank you both for what you do ! God bless!
We have to be kind to ourselves and each other. Gardening and preserving is hard work along with our normal life’s work. We can do what we can do and just have to roll with life as it is. I am amazed at all you both do. Im retired and still cant fit it all in 😳 I look back and wonder how I fit in so much work after my job. Superwoman has left the building! And thats okay!
I love that you are real and don't only show the best of things, because life does come with ups and downs. We all have them and we need to realise we are not alone. I think you are lovely and I really enjoy your channel. I hope you are doing ok and can find a happy balance soon xx
So many things about this video to comment on. Love you guys so much. Your honesty is inviting. I’m in that same place- not okay, but that’s okay. You actually helped me to feel better. I work FT, too and garden and have chickens and other responsibilities. Working. OT all summer and fractured my ankle in July, which really hurt the gardening season. But, God is good, He still provides. I’m not okay, but it’s okay, b/c our God has this. Love you sister and brother that I’ve never met. You do look tired. And you’re beautiful! 💝💖
Just be yourself that's why I watch you both 💜I'm 71 and really enjoy your channel, life is not all roses per say, some days are great and some days I feel old but that's life lol💜
Thanks for sharing. Your channel really resonates with me because both myself and my husband work full time jobs and homestead. It's A LOT of work! I appreciate your honesty that sometimes things feel missed or the garden gets out of control, it's good to know I'm not alone in that feeling! You're inspiring and I'm glad you can share real life with us on youtube.
I totally get it! I'll be keeping you in my prayers! I'm 61, work 4 full days a week, and have been canning from our garden for the past 10 weeks non-stop! You have taught me a lot & I enjoy watching!
Rachel you're worrying me. I hope you're ok. Sending you a huge long hug! I wish I was your neighbor so I could come over and help you out and have a cup off coffee ans talk. Thanks for being honest, real and you. Please take care of yourself. We will always be here for you. We all love you and Todd. 🤗😘
As a woman in her middle season of life sometimes showing up is all I got. Endurance and strength both mentally and physically at times elude me. The perseverance of younger years is not always present. Working full time with retirement glistening golden 10 yrs from now proves to be a delicious destination, where formally it was so far away making it out of grasp, makes my personal, joyful life a stronger pull. I feel myself tearing me at the seams looking back less, focusing forward to the later years of my earthly life desiring to fill its days with all of which left undone, ticked away, buried under responsibility. Your channel has greatly inspired my husband and I to grasp the dream, nourish the seed of homesteading which had been planted. I am slow cooking tomatoes from our harden as I write this to can for our long WI winter ahead. We’ve put up many days of harvest with more on the ear horizon, feeling pride on our self reliance. Thank you and Todd for the encouragement. You are real and thank you for sharing your struggles. It’s ok to not be ok. Seasons change, as we know better we do better. I pray for a regenerative winter solstice for your troubles to clear from the corners of your mind and body making way for renewal come spring.
You said it all, the things that used to keep me going are past and yearning for the simple and quiet life, we you go hard for so long I just hit the life brick wall 🤣
@@1870s that wall is high and solid! Keep peace as your beacon and eliminate that which you can, acceptance of that which we can’t change (for me working, societal expectations, disheartenments) and constantly build upon a grateful heart. I look forward to the quiet years and feel blessed to have the means to build upon that dream. Go sit with your animals on those challenging days. They always remind of us simple pleasures sure to help clear the heart . This too shall pass 🥰
This video is „proof“ why you are loved and appreciated by so many! You keep it real. Life can be hard and balance isn’t always in the cards for us. But your heart is in the right place, so you’ll find ways to cope and make the best of it. Take good care of you! Many blessings 🙏🏻💛💛🍀
My garden is 18x20 and I grow almost all the veg that can be grown in my zone 8b garden. And also a lot of canning. When something is harvested, something is planted in its place, or it has been planted while the other crop is finishing off. I am also learning what I can grow in the winter here so I can have fresh veg all year round. I love your channel and have learned so much. Thank you both. You are AWESOME!!!
I truly appreciate the authentic you that is brought out in this episode. It helps the rest of us "lazy gardeners" feel accepted when things are wonky in our gardens. Sending you hugs and support during the end of seasons rush!
I love this channel because you are real life and there are a few channel that I watch who look up to you for your knowledge of things I love love love your real life praying for your peace thank you for sharing
We DO go through seasons of life...my husband had strokes in the spring. Our season of life is to get him better and it is slow and tiresome. But God is seeing us through, and He will do the same for you. ❤
Everyone has tough times, no one is happy everyday. I sometimes feel inadequate watching some of the other sites where everything is nearly perfect without any bumps. I have had some challenges that make it difficult to do what I should at times. Thanks for your sharing your feelings with no apologies.
I grew Malabar spinach for the first time this year too. It thrived all summer and I live south of Tucson, Arizona in zone 9-B. I didn’t know how to use it, and didn’t trellis it either. With what I learned this year, I will be able to do so much better next year. Thank you so much for sharing your learning and experience.
You’re not alone! My husband and I both work full time and keep up gardens just like you and Todd. We are in Ohio, same age, and have found inspiration through you and Todd. You taught me how to pressure can which changed everything for our family. Please know no matter what you are going through,(life) we are here for you and Todd. You’ve been my biggest teacher and I’ll forever be grateful. Side note….just this week I cried watching Root and Refugee pick her peppers. The stress of working full time, family, gardening and preserving is real. We love you both. God bless!
Thank you Rachel for your truth. I need to see your realness. That is why I watch. U r amazing! I have been feeling overwhelmed with life and hearing u and seeing all what u do. I know I can be ok. So showing every side of ur life makes me thankful and not alone. From a Michigan gal to another Michigan gal…thank u
After you mentioned loofah this spring I put some seeds to start around April. I planted them out in the garden mid-may and they are huge! Almost two feet long and while my corn, zucchini and squash did nothing this year that loofah grew like crazy, thanks for the inspiration. I wish yours looks like mine.
I appreciate all that y’all show in your videos- the good, bad and sad. I truly hope all is well. So sorry for the winds- we have them more than I’d like. You have inspired me to grow food- I’m working on a plan for spring… need infrastructure in the worst way. Thanks!
Thank you for being real and being honest. For a girl who is trying to figure out how to add more and more gardening and preserving to my daily life, I have felt it is so overwhelming to juggle a full time job, be a single parent (older kids but always a parent) and then add gardening and preserving into the mix. Your honesty and being real helps me see that my juggle is normal. That I am a success in whatever I am able to get done. So thank you for being authentic.
Whatever is going on you have a beautiful relationship. I loved the last bit of the video. I can only dream of being loved like you are Rachel, Todd just looks at you like you are the best thing in his world. I feel like everyone has a little bit of something happening these days. We all seem a little more tired and a little more stressed. Hoping things lighten up for you and you are able to rest your body and your mind. Winter will be here soon enough and our Michigan weather will have us all dreaming of the season we are in right now. Sending you love and prayers from a fellow Michigander.
I love that todd took the knife, lol my husband and i were watching the knife the whole time and cracked up when he grabbed it. Hope all is well after all those wind. Keep up the good work
I am prone to compare myself to others who seem to really have it all together all the time--makes me wonder what is wrong with me that I can't manage as well as others. Thank you for being real about your life struggles. Life isn't all about the garden. I am so very thankful for the garden and the peace I find there and for the people like you who provide guidance as well as diversion from the cares of the world. Take care. Much love and appreciation!
I love it when you use your cream sweater to hold and carry tomatoes. Some people would freak out but not me. Lol most of my shirts become my carryall’s lol. I bought a gardening shirt but forget to take it with me. Thank you for being real, you make me feel better when I see you struggling with real life like we all struggle at times. Bless you for being You!
Go with real instead of fake! Viewers can relate, appreciate and grow from real but not from fake. Life is very hectic for everyone during this time of our existence and truth and if truth and real are not appreciated by a viewer, they can tune into the news. Love your facial expressions and yes, you do wear your feelings on your face which is a sign of honesty❤️
Putting up that amount of produced fruit and veggies in the heat of summer is a ton of work ,on top of working full time this has made me think of growing less . I don't have a big house or animals so I can imagine you are tired . Thank you for sharing Always even through the thick of it all . Love your channel ❤
I've been watching your channel for a couple years, and I did notice that you haven't been yourself this year. Life is hard, really hard sometimes. What I appreciate the most is that you and Todd show real life. I love all the things you share, and I've learned a lot from your channel. It feels like visiting with friends every time I watch a video. Thank you for sharing all that you do. Prayers for you both. It is ok not to be ok.
I love that as soon as Rachel started to pour her heart out, Todd stopped what he was doing and turned toward her and really listened.
Me too, what a good husband he is.
I go with Todd. Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers. A peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked. If Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers, where’s the peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked. 😅
Yes I learned this rhyme as a child & my grandma used to say it everytime she picked her peppers
Todd wins this one. ❤️ peck
It's a harvest rhyme, how much did Peter Piper pick?
I am also with Todd on this one, picked a peck
I'm also with Todd on this. But not the moth/mauve thing. Lol
Rachel with that knife had me cracked up, especially when Todd grabbed it 😂😂
Last year in your comment section, I mourned the fact that I wasn't sure if I would get to have a garden. I was hugely pregnant and it was already March/April and I hadn't planted anything. You replied to my comment and reminded me that there is a season for everything and it's OK if that season meant I had to skip a garden. I took what you said to heart and I'm glad I did. My baby ended up severely ill and we almost lost her. My time was spent between Children's Hospital and my home and each time I would sit out and marvel at how wild my garden was. I ended up loving it and realized that you were right. God gave me a season of a chaotic garden to teach me how to embrace what's important. Maybe that's what's he's trying to tell you this year. It's OK that your garden is wild, He is teaching you to embrace it in all its beauty.
I hope everything is OK, and thank you for letting us into your life even during the hard times.
You don't always have to be overly cheerful for us viewers. We understand how life is and I couldn't imagine doing what you do when I was working full time. Being retired now, I find I have time for the things I love and want to do. But even then there are weeks when I don't have time, and I get overwhelmed and tired. We understand and always wish the best for you guys.
God always knows what we need before we do. It sounds like taking a year from gardening is coming at the perfect time for you. I pray that your season of rest and refreshment is exactly what you need.
It sounds like your year off of gardening is coming at the perfect time. So you can rest and recharge. I’m so glad I had mine. 💙
You can’t do everything Rachel, you have a full time job too - something has to give and this year is was garden pruning. Life’s a balancing act and often the scales slip a little one way or another. One of the reasons I like your channel is that it is real. Keep bringing it, warts and all.
Amen
I'm a feelings on my sleeve girl as well. I love watching your channel and I'm praying for you guys.
I LOVE that you are so real. When you say you’re tired and want to be done with a canning/kitchen job and change how you do something ITS GREAT! Makes us feel good to know we aren’t the only one who gets pooped! And we as women need to know when to rest and stop!❤️
Thank you for your vulnerability and honesty. In my option its hard for most people to recognize what's going on with them much less talk about it. Yalls channel is one of my favorite to watch. I'm learning so much. We moved halfway across country to help my 83yr old dad with his farm. Yes, he still goes to the barn every morning. Bless his heart, his mind isn't all there anymore. The whole homesteading thing is all new for me. Your channel helps a great deal to fill in the missing pieces. The last thing I'd like to say is it is SO apparent how much Todd adores you. It melts my heart watching the two of you.
I could tell something was up, I've been following you guys for a long time and I caught the vibe. I get it, we all go through things and I hope you make it through your stuff quickly. My husband had a stroke 2 years ago, and I also can't hide how I feel. It's always written all over my face, especially lately. Most of us aren't going anywhere, we'll follow you through to the other side. Sending good juju and hugs ❤️❤️ Amy
Look at how present Todd is when Rachel starts explaining things. You will be ok. You are right it is a season and they do pass.
peter picked a peck of pickled peppers. sorry, can't help myself. ha! Rachael, I pray this season passes quickly and you find refreshing. Thank y'all so much for all you share. blessings!
How many pickled peppers did Peter Piper pick? 😉
Right there with ya. I adore you and Todd, your home, garden, friendliness, channel. I wish I had found it earlier but trying to make up for it. I tend to stop following the overly happy, pushy channels. I don't want fake. There's enough of that in day to day living. ❤️
Rachel, I know that I for one, do not watch your channel so that I can always be made happy, but that I can even minimally, in a very fast-moving world, connect in a real way. And realness involves the whole spectrum of emotions and feelings. What I realize I'm watching is your life and Todd's life, and real life is sometimes just...life. I've heard other RUclipsrs express this emotion or fear, and it makes me wonder about the pressure placed on our modern youtuber/homesteaders. I for one watch you for myriad reasons, company in an empty house, to feel a friendly presence, and a kind voice. I always feel that when I listen to you or Todd. Thank you! I hope you can find renewal for your soul.💗💝💖
Rachel, thank you for your insight to your 'normal' life; we all have issues to deal with and many of us bottle them up and talking about it does help.
I measured 40'x40' in my backyard to show me the size of your veggie patch. For what you produce astounds me but also makes me smile what you and Todd are doing.
Keep it up and STAY NORMAL!!
Love your vids and look forward to each of them.
I absolutely adore the fact that as soon as Rachel paused to have a real conversation with us Todd stopped “doing” and began actively listening. He repositioned to be open to her and watched her intently. That right there is love and respect.
My sister has a plot in a community garden. Right next to hers is a plot excellently maintained by Bob, a Master Gardener.
She says people say her garden is "fun to look at."
Love it! 💘
Your comment Rachel about looking/feeling tired was surprising to me. I told my spouse recently how in good shape and full of energy you seem to be and have a full time job on top of homesteading. It made me doubt about my own capacity to become more self-sufficient. I enjoy your channel so much because you are authentic. Of all the homesteading channel I follow you're my favorite. I even bought a 18 quarts electric roaster because I saw you using one in your videos. I didn't know such a thing existed! It's not popular here in Quebec, Canada💖💖
I guess this is the difference between happiness and "Joy that surpasses all understanding"
I love your real life heart to heart! Nobody could be more genuine than you Rachel. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Real is ALWAYS better than fake. I love watching you two.
Tired or not, you are so beautiful and so inspiring. I appreciate the realness. I honestly have been watching you for a little over a year and am always so impressed with EVERYTHING you are able to accomplish, and how you guys work as a team.
You are NEVER gloom and doom to me. Knowing it isn't easy keeps e trying i my own baby garden. You don't owe anything to anyone, and we want to see you happy first. XO
It’s ok to not be ok all the time. Honesty and sincerity always trumps fake ❤
I prefer real life. We all have ups and downs. I believe in praying for people whether they know it or not. Grateful for the honesty. May you continue to be blessed.
I greatly appreciate your realness! Those that are fake happy are annoying to me, so your channel is very refreshing to me! Take care of yourself! We love to see you smile and enjoying life.
Todd and Rachel are such a joy in part because it’s kept real. Praying for you both as you make your way thru this season.
I appreciate the realness of your channel.
Thank you Rachel for being so vulnerable and honest.
And it’s definitely ok to be not ok. I wish you nothing but the best in finding your balance.
Thank you for being real. Take care of yourself, Todd, your family first.
Thank you Todd for grabbing that while she was waving it around lol giving me anxiety.
Rachel- I pray for strength and peace for you and know that your journey is always yours. Thank you for all you have taught me🙏 it has made a big difference in my life.
Hey Rachel! I have watched a lot of your RUclips videos but never have the time to comment. I wanted to take the time to tell you that I appreciate your honesty and "realness." It's so easy to get caught up in all the happy Instagram stories and photos which gives us a false representation of life. It also gives us a false sense of happiness which is impossible to fill. This is why I love following people like you that speak there mind and not scared to show mistakes or unhappiness. People can relate more to these situations and learn from them too. Your channel has given me the skills and confidence of canning my own food. I just wanted to let you know that you are appreciated and I cannot thank you enough for the inspiration and education you have given me by warching your channel. Keep on being you and I hope your season of life changes soon for you!
Praying for an easier season of life for all. Much love too!
I love how real you are! Thank you for being you and remember to take time to relax and enjoy the simple moments.
Thanks for always being real on your channel. Life is full of ups and downs and it’s important to show that. Take care of you. I hope the fall brings relaxation, healing and coziness to your life!
I love your realness! Love you and Todd and your relationship you share with us.
I pray for peace and resolve to your situation that u r dealing with. I homestead full time and we have 9 grandchildren and I can't get it all done. I can't imagine how u can keep up the pace of all u do. I love watching u and I have learned so much, but most of all I want you happy and at peace.
I just found loofa gourds in my garden for the first time today! And I live in MN.
Bless you Rachel!!
Prayers for whatever is going on. I don’t like telling people they look tired because it feels insulting but you can tell you aren’t yourself. I enjoy your channel because you are real and life has good times and bad that’s real.
Hugs to you Rachel!! 🤗. Life is full of ups and downs and I appreciate your honesty and willingness to share! Take care!! ❤️
Thanks for your honesty! It’s ok for us not to get it all done, and to not feel ok all the time! I think it’s all in your perspective! ❤️ y’all, Kristy again 😃🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
You’re real people with real lives❤️ life is not always easy….happy…Ect. Thank you for being real. Much love to you and your family. Pray that whatever is heavy on your heart will lighten soon.
I’m sorry you are going through some things right now. I know you’ve commented about having to work a lot. Praying for you. After watching your video I went out to my garden and realized my Roma tomatoes were doing the same thing. So I took them out and took all the green ones inside. I didn’t comment the other day, but I just had a thought I wanted to share with you. This year of gardening has been a bit rough, and not how you like to do it. Next year you aren’t going to do it and it be a year of rest. I think God will show Himself in a mighty way to you then. When we are weak He is strong. He is and will be with you Rachel! Love you guys!
It’s super hard and exhausting to work a full time, mentally and physically demanding job and then come home and work in the garden and preserve all of your harvest.
I’m struggling with this currently and I’m right there with you. I’m not ok, but it will be ok eventually.
We are blessed to have a home & garden and all the niceties that come with working hard but I’m tired! 😅
I wish you peace and rest and hope the “season” blows through quickly for the both of us.
Just hang in there, seasons always change. God has you. Blessings 🙌
Don't apologize for being human. I think viewership is brought in by being able to relate to those you watch. I FEEL YOU. I work all day, single mom, only 1 left at home, its his senior year. Im trying to learn to live sustainably, i feel like i fail ALOT. My tomatoes are still green! My garden is 5x12. Im trying and watching you and Todd gives me goals. I don't want to watch fake, perfect and pretty, that doesn't help anyone, its not realistic, i don't live a Disney lifestyle. Thank you for being you. You have a supportive village that loves you both just the way you are. Keep doing you.
Re: Tired and not being okay
The question is, is there anything that we can do for you, Rachel, to make life a little bit easier even if it's a listening ear or a hug. We can be as supportive in any trials and tribulations as you are for us.
Pray for strength and peace
Agreed second this even the psychologist needs a trusty friend to vent too
Whatever the season we are going thru.. God will see us thru!! Blessings prayed for you both🙏🏻♥️🙏🏻
The realness of you guys and posting the good and the bad is why I am here! I dont want to see happy all the time bc that's not real life so thank you! You guys are great thank you and may God continue to work in your life! 💙🥰
Ups , downs , showing people how to can , grow vegetables plus a full time job . Good lord know what else is there ...
I am just so glad you're real plus you shouldn't have to explain what's going on in your prive it life . This is not a soup obera . But a unique and excellent channel to learn how to can.. how to grow food !
Thank you both for what you do ! God bless!
We have to be kind to ourselves and each other. Gardening and preserving is hard work along with our normal life’s work. We can do what we can do and just have to roll with life as it is. I am amazed at all you both do. Im retired and still cant fit it all in 😳 I look back and wonder how I fit in so much work after my job. Superwoman has left the building! And thats okay!
I love that you are real and don't only show the best of things, because life does come with ups and downs. We all have them and we need to realise we are not alone. I think you are lovely and I really enjoy your channel. I hope you are doing ok and can find a happy balance soon xx
So many things about this video to comment on. Love you guys so much. Your honesty is inviting. I’m in that same place- not okay, but that’s okay.
You actually helped me to feel better. I work FT, too and garden and have chickens and other responsibilities. Working. OT all summer and fractured my ankle in July, which really hurt the gardening season. But, God is good, He still provides. I’m not okay, but it’s okay, b/c our God has this. Love you sister and brother that I’ve never met. You do look tired. And you’re beautiful! 💝💖
🌻🌻🌻 I would have to grow sunflowers just to feed the goats-🌻🌻🌻they looked SO happy to have them 🌻🌻🌻
Realness brings viewership Rachel. It's why I'm still a subscriber.
Thank you for being real I hate it when people are always fake it's kind of refreshing for someone to be honest. God bless
Just be yourself that's why I watch you both 💜I'm 71 and really enjoy your channel, life is not all roses per say, some days are great and some days I feel old but that's life lol💜
Thanks for sharing. Your channel really resonates with me because both myself and my husband work full time jobs and homestead. It's A LOT of work! I appreciate your honesty that sometimes things feel missed or the garden gets out of control, it's good to know I'm not alone in that feeling! You're inspiring and I'm glad you can share real life with us on youtube.
It's "pick a peck" haha... In my memory anyway.
It's okay to be tired and show it - real life! Love that you're sharing w us! ❤️
I totally get it! I'll be keeping you in my prayers! I'm 61, work 4 full days a week, and have been canning from our garden for the past 10 weeks non-stop! You have taught me a lot & I enjoy watching!
Rachel you're worrying me. I hope you're ok. Sending you a huge long hug! I wish I was your neighbor so I could come over and help you out and have a cup off coffee ans talk. Thanks for being honest, real and you. Please take care of yourself. We will always be here for you. We all love you and Todd. 🤗😘
I must make things lightheaded. When Rachel was swinging that knife around I thought oh boy, watch out Todd🤣 I love your channel
Praying that this season in your life passes soon and that Gods peace surrounds you. 🙏
As a woman in her middle season of life sometimes showing up is all I got. Endurance and strength both mentally and physically at times elude me. The perseverance of younger years is not always present. Working full time with retirement glistening golden 10 yrs from now proves to be a delicious destination, where formally it was so far away making it out of grasp, makes my personal, joyful life a stronger pull. I feel myself tearing me at the seams looking back less, focusing forward to the later years of my earthly life desiring to fill its days with all of which left undone, ticked away, buried under responsibility. Your channel has greatly inspired my husband and I to grasp the dream, nourish the seed of homesteading which had been planted. I am slow cooking tomatoes from our harden as I write this to can for our long WI winter ahead. We’ve put up many days of harvest with more on the ear horizon, feeling pride on our self reliance. Thank you and Todd for the encouragement. You are real and thank you for sharing your struggles. It’s ok to not be ok. Seasons change, as we know better we do better. I pray for a regenerative winter solstice for your troubles to clear from the corners of your mind and body making way for renewal come spring.
You said it all, the things that used to keep me going are past and yearning for the simple and quiet life, we you go hard for so long I just hit the life brick wall 🤣
@@1870s that wall is high and solid! Keep peace as your beacon and eliminate that which you can, acceptance of that which we can’t change (for me working, societal expectations, disheartenments) and constantly build upon a grateful heart. I look forward to the quiet years and feel blessed to have the means to build upon that dream. Go sit with your animals on those challenging days. They always remind of us simple pleasures sure to help clear the heart . This too shall pass 🥰
Favorite moment was the loving embrace to the... Rachel's got a really big knife 😳🤣
This video is „proof“ why you are loved and appreciated by so many! You keep it real. Life can be hard and balance isn’t always in the cards for us. But your heart is in the right place, so you’ll find ways to cope and make the best of it. Take good care of you! Many blessings 🙏🏻💛💛🍀
My garden is 18x20 and I grow almost all the veg that can be grown in my zone 8b garden. And also a lot of canning. When something is harvested, something is planted in its place, or it has been planted while the other crop is finishing off. I am also learning what I can grow in the winter here so I can have fresh veg all year round. I love your channel and have learned so much. Thank you both. You are AWESOME!!!
Thanks for showing us the realness. Love watching you guys 💕
Sending you hugs and prayers for peace, strength and rest. You are wonderful and I enjoy all you share.
We lost power for 2 days from that storm. Glad you all made it through ok.
I truly appreciate the authentic you that is brought out in this episode. It helps the rest of us "lazy gardeners" feel accepted when things are wonky in our gardens. Sending you hugs and support during the end of seasons rush!
I love this channel because you are real life and there are a few channel that I watch who look up to you for your knowledge of things I love love love your real life praying for your peace thank you for sharing
We DO go through seasons of life...my husband had strokes in the spring. Our season of life is to get him better and it is slow and tiresome. But God is seeing us through, and He will do the same for you. ❤
The goats make me laugh! I love watching them eat.
Everyone has tough times, no one is happy everyday. I sometimes feel inadequate watching some of the other sites where everything is nearly perfect without any bumps. I have had some challenges that make it difficult to do what I should at times. Thanks for your sharing your feelings with no apologies.
I grew Malabar spinach for the first time this year too. It thrived all summer and I live south of Tucson, Arizona in zone 9-B. I didn’t know how to use it, and didn’t trellis it either. With what I learned this year, I will be able to do so much better next year. Thank you so much for sharing your learning and experience.
Thank you for sharing the truth, good & not so great. We are all living in such a strange world & I appreciate your efforts, besties. ✨💜
You’re not alone! My husband and I both work full time and keep up gardens just like you and Todd. We are in Ohio, same age, and have found inspiration through you and Todd. You taught me how to pressure can which changed everything for our family. Please know no matter what you are going through,(life) we are here for you and Todd. You’ve been my biggest teacher and I’ll forever be grateful. Side note….just this week I cried watching Root and Refugee pick her peppers. The stress of working full time, family, gardening and preserving is real. We love you both. God bless!
Thank you Rachel for your truth. I need to see your realness. That is why I watch. U r amazing! I have been feeling overwhelmed with life and hearing u and seeing all what u do. I know I can be ok. So showing every side of ur life makes me thankful and not alone. From a Michigan gal to another Michigan gal…thank u
You don't have to 'on' all the time, you're wonderful through all moods, we still love you.
After you mentioned loofah this spring I put some seeds to start around April. I planted them out in the garden mid-may and they are huge! Almost two feet long and while my corn, zucchini and squash did nothing this year that loofah grew like crazy, thanks for the inspiration. I wish yours looks like mine.
Hugs to you, know you're not the only one. And that looks like a very wonderful friend right there beside you too, take care of you!
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I appreciate all that y’all show in your videos- the good, bad and sad. I truly hope all is well. So sorry for the winds- we have them more than I’d like. You have inspired me to grow food- I’m working on a plan for spring… need infrastructure in the worst way. Thanks!
Rachael and Todd you are both so inspiring!
Thank you for being real and being honest. For a girl who is trying to figure out how to add more and more gardening and preserving to my daily life, I have felt it is so overwhelming to juggle a full time job, be a single parent (older kids but always a parent) and then add gardening and preserving into the mix.
Your honesty and being real helps me see that my juggle is normal. That I am a success in whatever I am able to get done. So thank you for being authentic.
Whatever is going on you have a beautiful relationship. I loved the last bit of the video. I can only dream of being loved like you are Rachel, Todd just looks at you like you are the best thing in his world. I feel like everyone has a little bit of something happening these days. We all seem a little more tired and a little more stressed. Hoping things lighten up for you and you are able to rest your body and your mind. Winter will be here soon enough and our Michigan weather will have us all dreaming of the season we are in right now. Sending you love and prayers from a fellow Michigander.
I love that todd took the knife, lol my husband and i were watching the knife the whole time and cracked up when he grabbed it. Hope all is well after all those wind. Keep up the good work
I am prone to compare myself to others who seem to really have it all together all the time--makes me wonder what is wrong with me that I can't manage as well as others. Thank you for being real about your life struggles. Life isn't all about the garden. I am so very thankful for the garden and the peace I find there and for the people like you who provide guidance as well as diversion from the cares of the world. Take care. Much love and appreciation!
The reason we keep tuning in is because you continue to be honest and real. Sending good vibes your way and hoping you take time to rest and recover ❤
You are loved Rachel. You don't have to put on a happy face for us. The real you (and Todd) are why we follow your channel. Grace abounds
I appreciate you sharing your feelings. I will pray for you.
I love it when you use your cream sweater to hold and carry tomatoes. Some people would freak out but not me. Lol most of my shirts become my carryall’s lol. I bought a gardening shirt but forget to take it with me. Thank you for being real, you make me feel better when I see you struggling with real life like we all struggle at times. Bless you for being You!
Go with real instead of fake! Viewers can relate, appreciate and grow from real but not from fake. Life is very hectic for everyone during this time of our existence and truth and if truth and real are not appreciated by a viewer, they can tune into the news. Love your facial expressions and yes, you do wear your feelings on your face which is a sign of honesty❤️
Don’t apologize. I was only concerned for your health and well-being. I am happy for your honesty. Best wishes to you both.
Putting up that amount of produced fruit and veggies in the heat of summer is a ton of work ,on top of working full time this has made me think of growing less . I don't have a big house or animals so I can imagine you are tired . Thank you for sharing Always even through the thick of it all . Love your channel ❤
I've been watching your channel for a couple years, and I did notice that you haven't been yourself this year. Life is hard, really hard sometimes. What I appreciate the most is that you and Todd show real life. I love all the things you share, and I've learned a lot from your channel. It feels like visiting with friends every time I watch a video. Thank you for sharing all that you do. Prayers for you both. It is ok not to be ok.
I have thought you looked tired also, so I have been praying for you.
Love your honesty...In which we all need..... cheers