This Always Happens When He's Gone (Plus Fermented Pickles & A Seed Order UNBOXING) | VLOG
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Thank you so much for supporting us Jessica! We love your content and are so happy you and your family enjoy our products. :)
@Botanical Interests - do you have offer coupon discounts to help out with shipping? So many wonderful things in my cart but shipping really adds up.
I will be a first time customer. She sold you on what you put on your seed packets!!! Thanks from a mostly beginner gardener.
Botanical Interests Jess is how I found out You Guys have Seeds! I am so happy and anxiously awaiting my fall seeds! And Thank you guys so much for the amount of helpful content on your site and packaging it’s amazing. Also you have broccoli rabe, Yay,I realized today I forgot more KALE 😫. If I order again soon will seeds last for next years season?
Love your hair, your dress, and your sweet disposition! I've been a seed gardener for 45 years. I get the thrilling anticipation of opening a seed order - the best garden is yet to be! It's amazing how God has preserved so much beauty and edible goodness into a tiny seed.
Well said!
Very sweet young woman ☀️Jess, I am no longer able to do all the things I love ❤️ to do so I have to live vicariously through your eyes 😍Thanks for your beautiful life and family 🐝🙏🐝
Amen
Agree! I absolutely adore watching all of the moments. I still get out into the blackberry patch and I will be so sad when the day comes that I can’t do that anymore. Store bought Jan just can’t stand up to the flavor and tartness of a wild blackberry. Making my mouth water lol. Jess... I feel the same way about my morning coffee❤️
I agree, I love you , Jess. Your energy, your openness, the truth, the love of garden and family. I am 73 and feeling it and now with chemo happening I have a big garden that needs tending. Husband does his best but does not talk to the plants, ha!
@@patamthor4934 Praying for you Pat!
@@RootsandRefugeFarm thank you!
I love your Fear is a Liar t-shirt.
Yes, didn't mention that! Love your Shirt- Fear is a Liar! Amen! All things are possible with God.
Yes it is now stuck in my head! 😆
Thank you so much for finding the time to post videos every day Jess! Your videos get uploaded around the time I start to wind down and it is just the perfect end to the day 😊
I have purchased seeds from Southern Exposure Seed Exchange for years. They offer varieties that do well in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic and many are organic. I've also purchased from Victory Seeds, SeedsNow and Heavenly Seeds and have been pleased with all.
Loved seeing you put the fermenting crock to use. You’re beautiful silver slicers have preformed so well, I’m glad they will be pickled whole. Jess, you and your farm have been my Covid bright spot....I never tire of the miracle in a seed and the hope of a harvest. The crock was a small thank you for sharing 💕
Thank you so much!!!!!
@@RootsandRefugeFarm 100% agree! Covid bright spot :)
Monica... What a great thing to gift her with!! Jess works so hard and we reap so much from these beautiful, funny, caring videos. Sending her beautiful gifts is a very nice thing we can do to give back to her.
@MonicaMorgan will you share a link to the store for the crock if there is one, please
Bought 90% of my seeds this year from a local company called Snake River Seed Co-op. Tried and true Idaho seeds, open pollinated locally 🤟
We buy a ton of them as well! Love them!
Yes I love them!!! I can always trust that their seeds will grow here in Boise
Hellp fellow Idahoan! Thanks for the share, I will have to check them out.
I lived in Sandpoint for 9 years and I miss it SO much!
(16:20) We had some alyssum in a flower box that was planted last summer and stayed in bloom throughout the winter, surviving a full week of temperatures that hovered around 25 degrees. It was almost a year before they started dying off. The seeds are now coming up around the old box.
A very impressive little flower. All the better now that I know it's edible.
I bought sunflower seed "bird seed" and planted them in a small meadow. Very vigorous and I only paid 6 dollars for a 2lb bag. So that's a less expensive way to grow sunflowers (if your not fussy on type)
I bet the birds love you in winter, with all those sunflowers to feast on 😊🌻
I bought a 5 pound bag to feed the squirrels and I thought about doing the same thing but then thought maybe because of the way they’re processed, it wouldn’t work - now I know what to do with whatever the squirrels don’t eat 😍
I always get seedlings under my bird feeder. I let them be and then enjoy watching when the birds stand on the heads to eat the seeds
One of my pasture areas from last winter sprouted an entire garden (uneaten seeds) with 12 foot sunflowers, pumpkins, and tomatoes. Quite beautiful blessings from the chickens. 🐓🐥🐣🌺
Patty Meade-Austin I love that SO much!! What a beautiful image.
When we rescued our cat Oliver, he was 6 months old. We had just adopted our lab-mix, Tucker, a few months earlier. Tucker was 3.5 years old at the time. We were living in a small apartment. We spent two days with Tucker on his leash, not letting him get super close to the kitten, and then a day with his leash in but not held. Oliver had access to a couple of surfaces where Tucker couldn’t reach him, like the dining table. Tucker backed off every time Oliver hissed at him, and he was actually scared of Oliver getting close to him for several months. But by the time Oliver turned one, they were playing together. We’ve watched Oliver full-out tackle Tucker and take him to the ground. But it was a learning curve for us as pet parents.....we learned that dogs and cats play chase and will take turns catching each other and that dogs will snort to communicate that they are playing and not serious. We still monitor them when they rough house....sometimes Tucker will try to pin Oliver by laying on him and we’ll call him off. Any time one of them let’s out a cry, either a claw in the face or a stepped on tail, we’ll have them take a break. We have 3 cats now, but Oliver and Tucker are still best friends.(:
I’m a granny and watch a bunch of you homesteaders. I love your happy attitude . First heard of you from Jenn and Zack , my Ky kiddos , then there’s those Holler kids and Kevin and Sarah ! It makes me happy to watch y’all since I can’t do much anymore ! Be blessed and favored!
Thank you Kathy! Glad to have you with us!
Jess ordered more seeds??? QUELLE SURPRISE!!! 🤣👍🤣
Best wishes (and a few giggles) from Kate in Olympia, WA
Does that crock of pickles have to be refrigerated or does it just sit room temp an ferment?
I love that you can laugh at the mishaps of life. And that you call your beloved “sweet Miah”. I hope God sends me a love like that one day. Bless y’all 🧡
Southern Exposure Seed Exchange is one of my absolute favorite seed companies. They really focus on Southeastern varieties and old heirlooms. I learned about them from working at living history museums, but I love many of their varieties. Ashley slicing cucumbers, tan cheese pumpkins, and “large red” tomatoes are my favorites from them. The tan cheese pumpkins have performed well for me in Alabama and the fruits can last up to a year in storage and taste amazing.
I ran across Southern Exposure this year and they always seem to have seed in stock. I have had wonderful success with propagation of the seeds I have purchased from them. Also want to mention they ship quickly and I received my order within 3 days which is wonderful since I have no patience to wait to get my seeds and start planting. Many of the seeds I have purchased this year have a date of 2021 sell date...so happy to get them a season before.
What’s there web address
@@sharonkeef0522 www.southernexposure.com
Many, many years ago a chef at EPCOT shared how they fixed the rutabaga that they served in Norway: boiled rutabagas and carrots. Mash both with salt, butter and heavy cream. Simple, and this day my oldest, who is now a grown man, will request that I make them. (If the dish is bitter -it happens- add a small amount of sugar)
To mix it up, put vanilla in or sweetpoteto, put in muskat ether way! That is a must for me...
Yes my Norwegian granny would make that (minus the heavy cream) for Thanksgiving and Christmas every year! I carry on the tradition.
That sounds delicious! My mother’s side is all from Norway, I’ll have to ask if she’s ever had it! Thanks for the suggestion!
Wow my family of my father's side is Norwegian I never got to experience any authentic family cooking but I'm trying this thank you for sharing!
I was thinking of making crock pickles this year but it's only me and that's a lot of pickles , can you fly your boys on over to help me eat them LMBO xx.
JO JO IN VT 💕😄
I do like Territorial Seeds too they are pretty small but have interesting things..
Their Milkshake 😄😄Too Funny! Their will be a lot of people who wont know about that😂
Right? 😆
Haha ... gonna google it 🐐 right now♥️
Karo Chowning I had to rewind the video- “peeing on his face;” so that I could think about what that meant 😂 lol
People who chuckle at gourd and eggplant emojis will get it.
So funny!!!
These multiple day blogs are so fun! It’s like keeping up with more of the fun things that you enjoy from day to day
Nice to see you guys helping out the Hollars. I'm here because of it. Love Community! You guys will be blessed.
I could get a seed order every Monday and it would never get old😊 I found David's Garden Seeds in San Antonio. They're non-GMO with beautiful packaging.
I love when you talk about your seeds Jess.Im looking forward to the fall to see the colors of your garden.Your vids are like asmr to me sometimes.Calming,Thankyou Bless you too.🙂⚘♥️🙏
I'm so glad!
Seems cruel that peak canning season is when it is hotter than hades outside and the LAST thing you want to do is boil water on your stove and heat up the house 😆
that's why summer kitchens were invented :)
@@AB-ol5uz a whaaaaaaat
I highly recommend the electric water bath canner! It was not even that expensive, I think mine was $40-50.
Sierra Marini a summer kitchen is ether an outdoor kitchen or. A seperate building. I prefer cooking outside when it’s 110 degrees outside because I live ina tin can and only have window air conditioners and it’s impossible to keep cool 😎
@@negativeempire smart !! I'm going to have to get a hot plate and a little outside set up! Amazing idea !!
Our little guy, Pye, THINKS he's one of our doggos. He is a very weird kitty, because he will eat anything that I eat. Including lettuce and cucumbers. He randomly attacks the dogs. Have to watch the dogs so they don't get too rough (especially the puppy, who gets carried away), but generally, they get along very well.
If you're in the Pacific Northwest, Territorial Seed company is awesome and specializes in things grown up here. 💓 LOVE when my packets arrive in the mail.
SEEDS! you sing the song of my people!
“Fear is a liar” - love it♥️
Goatastrophy 😂yep I had one just three days ago, life on a farm is never boring my friend, but wish me luck I just got my first goat herd on last Sunday... a sane person would probably just start with two, but I know you would understand the need to go all in.... so..... I got 4🙃they have really settled down though. The first two day I was back tracking hard,( oh no 🤦♀️ what have I done!!) but I think it will all work out in the long run!! Here’s to drinking coffee and planning what do plant a create next😁🐐🥰
Oh yes, coffee ☕ and new seeds...now that's a good morning. 👍💗🙏🌻🌱
Ed Hume is a great pacific northwest company that my family has relied on for generations. Likely not a ton that is a good fit for your garden, but for people in "the frigid north," it's a great option as they specialize in varieties that thrive in our maritime climate :)
Small company Brim Seed Co. is in Waco Texas. They have seeds that are acclimated for the south. They have a good selection as well
I SO APPRECIATE these videos on preserving the harvest! I just fermented banana peppers for the first time yesterday. It’s so nice to learn how to enjoy “summer” longer into the year with all of our garden treats. Thank you!
Squirrel!!! I love it!!! You are just like me!! I love your videos! I started a garden this year because of you. Thank you for all your help!
Everwilde Farms has some of the most gorgeous (resealable) seed packets I've ever seen in my life. They're not as big as other seed companies, but they have a good variety and are well priced.
I am greatful Miah is helping Ben and Meg get their mobile home ready for the baby
Try kimchi radish as well as traditional cabbage when you do it later on, just as delicious and with a bit more of a crunch. Add the greens and some green onions too. It's my fave 😊
Im bout to give up on stores to find seeds. I have for 3 yrs gone to every store i can think of to find turnip seeds. But thankfully my dad who works for co-op 300 miles away is sending me a bag. I will definitely be checking a lot of these seed companies you use out for future buys. Thanks for always being helpful w your videos
If you are into poppies, check out the Matillija Poppy. It looks like a giant fried egg. A big plant, takes up a good amount of space but doesn't require a ton of water. It was my mother's favorite and I grow it in her memory...
I'll have you know.... as soon as you mentioned the sale (and stock) on rutabaga seeds at B.I., I ordered some! I'm in NY, & mine haven't arrived yet, but I'm super excited to grow these for the first time!. This is like a pre-celebration for me..... lol. I appreciate you SO much, and my garden is much better this year (esp. tomatoes 😉 ).... because of YOU. ❤😁
The calamity always happened on the mini farm when my husband was working on the road lol. I think it's Murphy's Law.
Fedco seeds and Pinetree Garden seeds are both great company's we have purchased from. Love hearing the farm shenanigans going on and glad everything worked out well.
Yes, yes, yes! High quality stuff made in USA! That's what I'm talking about. Quality & beautiful.
Hahahah their milkshake brought the boy to the yard 😂
Hahaha I needed that comment from Jess and you.
Lol never heard it called that...🤣😂
Carrie M theres a song about it. Just youtube my milkshakes bring all the boys to the yard... ok... maybe dont, 😆😆😆😆
@@briannatuttle1028 Lol right...worst song ever but the memes are hilarious!
Now the song in my head for next 12hrs lol
Loved this video! I also get excited ordering and receiving seeds. I just started growing with bought seeds this year. The previous two years I grew bell peppers and tomatoes from store bought veggy seeds. Actually that turned out well. Your Miah is definitely "sweet Miah"! For as many days as he has been "helping friends" I'm thinking there will be a huge difference to to Meg and Ben's new home. I bet with Miah's help they will be able to move in before the baby comes. Many blessings to both of you from NE TN
I just want to thank you for introducing me to rutabagas! I've almost completely replaced potatoes with them, and even my husband is a fan!
Your smidge dash a hand full is a southern thing my grandma is from the West Ridge area and that's how she cooked everything. mom tried writing down some of her recipes and a pinch my mom would ask one finger or two. Ha ha.
Hey Jess, those tannins are also good mixed with some water as a pre soak for tomato and pepper seeds.
Make a cup of black tea let it steep. Drink it or pour it out and then reuse the same bag for a second cup. The second batch of tea is when the tannins are released let this cool to room temperature and mix with water and use this to pre soak your seeds. This really speeds up germination.
Lady, I love your cooking videos. 🙂
I'm so glad!
Jessica~ YOU are the reason I learned to go outside the box and begin buying from independent seed companies! I am so thankful to you for those lessons and promptings a few years ago! You and Patara (I'm sure you know her) ~ I was introduced to new-to-me companies and how to appreciate heirlooms and also higher pricing for darn good reasons! I was always on the hunt for the bargain basement stuff in the big-box stores and catalogues! Not anymore :) So pleased to say that I have just received two of three orders for seeds for the Fall garden and stratification!! You are the Best honey and I appreciate so much the lessons and guidance from you!!! {{{HUGS}}}
I thought that those seed packets looked familiar, so I checked. I had bought some holy basil seeds from the health food store in the spring and they were botanical interests! Now I'm going to check out their website, can never have too many seeds, lol
Whoever bought this for Jessie, you are awesome! Such a cool item!
May I suggest a cabbage leaf between your pickles/peppers and the weights to ensure everything stays submerged? I do this fermenting my kraut to keep all the shreds submerged. I ❤️ your videos. Thank you!
When my last Botanical Interests order arrived a few wks back, our son brought in from mailbox and yelled out to our daughter as he was bringing it in the house, "Hey Quinn!, Go wrap this for mom in Christmas paper so she can open it!!" Yes, it is always Christmas when a new seedbox arrives!!!
I didn't know about Botantical Interests until I watched this video. After watching, I immediately went to their website and ordered seeds. I'm excited, ordered 52 packs of various seeds to fill in my seed stash, and to plant for fall/winter Thanks for sharing! Baker Creek is one if my favorite places to find seeds.
Lol you crack me up! Always making me smile and happy!! You’re awesome Jess!!
Love, love, love the candy stripe cosmos. They have such a stunning flower.
I was watching your okra video from last year when this popped up, was so so so excited, but instead waited for my canner to come to pressure and snuck outside to plant okra, radishes, green beans, carrots, cosmos, marigolds, lettuce, spinach, broccoli, and cilantro in 5 minute increments because the baby is napping and i am still slightly afraid of not looking at the pressure gauge every 5 minutes 😆😆
oh my gosh the milkshakes brought him to the yard 😅😆
Love coming into work on Monday and watching your videos, makes my whole week. God bless you and your family
You can substitute muscadine leaves for the grape leaves for the tannic acid. You should have those growing somewhere in your area.
My hubby and I were surprised to find our local Seed Store carries a variety of Botanical Interests Seeds in stock. I purchased parsnips and turnips to plant!!
Renee's garden is a good place to find different seeds that alot of the others don't stock. I've had great luck with her seeds.
I bought my seeds this year fro Annie’s Heirloom Seeds! They are out of MI. I had awesome germination. They will definitely be my go to seed company. 😊😬
The first sip is always magic ☕🌻
I just love your squirrel moments 🤪🤪🤪 which reminds me of one of my grandsons.
Yay first comment! U inspire me by your beautiful life and gardens!!!
Thank you for all you teach! Love learning from you! Your salsa recipe was delicious with my garden fresh tomatoes 🙂God bless you and your day!
Rachelle Smith I’m making the salsa recipe today, I’m looking forward to eating it!
Bless you girl, you have a smile everyday :))
Now I want to go buy seeds even though I promised myself i would "simplify" the garden next year 😅
Same here! It's like I want more!
we are in a rented house on someone elses farm currently and the goats get out at least every other day here and the family that owns them live on another farm about 13 miles away so we've gotten to know a bit more about goats and we really enjoy interacting with them.
Dr. Ennis??...where's Ross Poldark when you need him. Probably in London arguing with George Warleggin. 🙄
Question...is Miah actually human? I've seen people with work ethic, but he may have them all beat!! Thank you, Miah, for sharing your time with the Hollars. And thank you Jess for sharing Miah.❤
I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks about Ross when she talks about Dr. Ennis
@@jacquelynhyson2164 not sure how many more bucks they will want (like the last baby Fred, they decided he was too cute to get rid of!😂), but they have Ross Poldark & Dr. Enys, I think they need a few more Poldark characters! Or at least name a couple of the girls some after the female leads!
However, when Miah got into Downton Abbey I was wholeheartedly waiting for a Daniel & Lady Mary (& all the others!!!) Perhaps names for the ducks & geese!😁
Love your videos, finding it very interesting to see what seeds you order and also how you use your produce. Keep the videos coming! We can use something positive here in Australia during these difficult times 👍
Love of coffee needs no apologies! 💜
How wonderful to have a crock big enough for that many whole cucumbers! Yum!
You can also use bay leaves, too, for tannins! And I love the flavor they give 😋
I love getting seeds in the mail! 👏🏼🌻🍅🥬🥕🥒
I'm so ready for the kitchen floor produce season!! 🙌
I really want to tell you how much youve inspired me to expand and try new seeds. Especially heirloom. I had never given it much thought before. Im going to try from this company 100 percent. Havent finished the video yet lol. FUN FACT. My english mastiffs name is also Bear! Please keep doing these videos... brings a lot of happiness! You are my favorite HANDS DOWN
Yes I get excited about new seeds too!
If you miss planting the stratification requiring seeds in fall, you can throw them in the freezer for a few weeks & that works also. I store those seeds in my freezer
There you go again ... spending my money Jess. In perusing the Ohio Stoneware site, I called and actually reached the owner. He's very back-logged on getting those crocks produced because he can't find workers!! Can you imagine in this day not finding people wanting work? He has a tremendous backlog, but I really encourage people to give him their business, even if it takes a while to receive the items. For now, I went the next best route - individual Masontops glass weights & "pipes" for individual jar fermenting. The 3-gallon crock kit totally remains on my wish list, maybe Santa can do something about that, but for now excited to try this!! You made it look so simple. Hugs to you, be blessed.
😂🤪🥰 love you Jess! You are always entertaining while educating us. We didn’t need a video of the Mr. Enis incident, your recap had me laughing out loud and I had to explain to my husband what was so funny! Thanks for all you share!
Jess, I planted beet seeds from the Brim seed company a while back and I have been almost drooling thinking about fresh buttered beets, one of my weaknesses. So, yesterday after a bit of an illness I was in my garden weeding and discovered that what grew from that seed packet was Red Swiss Chard and now I do not know whether to laugh or cry.
We have an extremely short growing season here in Clayton, Idaho around 45 to 55 days in a god year and I garden in a large polycarbonate greenhouse so space is at a premium... Smile
i will sometimes for the first while put a plate over my ferment and put the weights on top of the plate really helps hold everything under the brine
That's the way I do it too, Brenda.
Your kitchen is beautiful!
LOVE your shirt - "Fear is a liar" - that song is such an inspiration to me! I need to get one!!!!
My friend has one of those crocks. She said it's her sauerkraut crock. It's so fun to see how you use your produce.
Youre kitchen is cute! Love the big sink with the fabric under
Anxiously awaiting my botanical interests order. I totally forgot about them until you mentioned them the other day. So glad I looked because they had some stuff I wasn’t able to find on other seed websites. I ordered the sugar magnolia snap peas in hopes to grow on my arched trellis. The idea of purple blooms and pods in our “tunnel” sounds lovely. Can’t wait!
Coffee is self care, no question about it!
Most of my seeds are from Botanical 8nterests. They are one of a few organic brands sold locally in my town. I'll have to check out their online store!
I love my Iceland poppies! They reseed like crazy, so once you sow them, they keep on popping up year after year.
I never have good luck with seeds in the past but since I’ve been watching u I think I’ll try again..do u start seedlings in lil tray pods or just straight in the beds...I loooove sunflowers!! They always bring a smile ..I have them inside to with crafts I’ve done..whatis that tall Metal thing behind u?..soo enjoy u and sweet Miah and the kids..many blessings!
Bless you for sharing and l agree with seeds in the post awsome
Botanical Interests and another one were the first two I ordered from. Before that, it was always big box store or tractor supply seeds. Cats antics on large breed dogs are very entertaining.
I feel you, about the coffee. I had to get the bread ready to rise before coffee this morning.
You can use folded horseradish leaves for extra crunch and black currant or cherry tree leaves for amazing aroma. Also if you have bloomed overgrown dill plants, just fold and put it the jar...I smash my garlic and sometimes dont even peel, they will give their enzymes faster.
Just had to let you know, you don’t need cabbage to make kimchi. You can make many different veggies with the Kim chi recipe. As a child we used to go to a supermarket that I called Kim Chi Heaven. It was my favorite place. You can use radishes, broccoli, cucumbers, Choi sum... there is a whole wide world of Kim chi you can pull out of that beautiful crock. Good luck!
I just placed my first Botanical interest order! I cant wait to try the rutabagas mashed like you showed last winter!!!! THANK YOU FOR all the knowledge and information you share! My family ate so much produce this summer from my first garden BECAUSE OF YOU!!!!
My order from Botanical Interests shipped yesterday. Can't wait! Christmas 🎄 in July! 🤗 Starting some sunflowers, radishes, and rutabaga this evening. Happy Planting! 🌱
I’m really loving the cooking videos in between garden videos even if it’s just simple stuff... it’s nice to mix it up a little 💚💚🌱💚💚
Hi Jess! So sorry that you had trouble with your goats, chickens and ducks! I've never heard of fermenting pickles, or anything else, except maybe sauerkraut, but have done this. I checked the link in the recipe for the crock and they were sold out then found them on the website. I may have to try this. Thank you for sharing!
I ordered from them two days ago!! I'm so excited and I just can't hide it🤣