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    Hey ya'll, I'm Jess from Roots & Refuge Farm
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    There was a time that all I wanted in the world was a little farm where I could raise my family and grow our food. Now, that is exactly what exists outside my door. In watching it unfold, a new dream was formed in my heart - to share this beautiful life with others and teach them the lessons we've learned along the way. Welcome to our journey, friend. I am so glad you're here.
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  • @RootsandRefugeFarm
    @RootsandRefugeFarm  2 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    Greenstalk Mothers Day Sale (Stack coupon code ROOTS10 to bring price under $100): lddy.no/6xhd

    • @tonyarichardson7776
      @tonyarichardson7776 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Thank you so much I had my husband build me a stand up garden but this would be much better for me with my disability. You have truly blessed my soul today will see if I can Order one now. Thank you again
      ✝️♥️🌹♥️✝️

    • @debrasaints3809
      @debrasaints3809 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you Jess! I just received an additional $10 off of my order!

    • @AnnCashes
      @AnnCashes 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      THANKS!!

    • @TracyNeuman1
      @TracyNeuman1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I've been wanting to get one of these for a while so I decided just to go for it. Just ordered it a little bit ago. I even purchased the little wheels that go on the bottom so I can move it around when needed. 😁 Can't wait till it comes. Thanks for all the info!

    • @jeanettewilkinson6362
      @jeanettewilkinson6362 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Can’t wait till one day we can hopefully get green stalks here in Australia as what we have here doesn’t compare to Greenstalk

  • @michaelpowell7329
    @michaelpowell7329 2 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    I love my greenstalks! I have a thematic one: all lemon herbs. I’ve planted lemon grass, lemon basil, lemon cilantro, lemon thyme, lemon balm, lemon mint and a flower called lemon drop. I’m excited for when it all matures and surrounds me with lemon scent.

    • @fragilefleur
      @fragilefleur 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Love this idea!

    • @listenthenspeak
      @listenthenspeak 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That sounds amazing! I adore lemon basil and citrus mint (not sure if I had lemon mint or something else) but had no idea about some of those other ones! The lemon basil I like to use in simple summer bouquets with zinnias - makes the whole kitchen so bright (visually and aromatically).

    • @lisahutcherson5897
      @lisahutcherson5897 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      🍋🍋🍋🍋🍋🍋🍋🙂👍

  • @appalachiashomesteadwithpatara
    @appalachiashomesteadwithpatara 2 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    THANKS! Used the code and grabbed another. Happy Mother's Day! Keep up the great work. xo ~ Patara😊

    • @tammycarr9637
      @tammycarr9637 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      same! "staying busy" ;)

    • @thebandplayedon..6145
      @thebandplayedon..6145 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Scrolling comments... Wait, did I just see Patera? Yep. That was unexpected surprise lol
      Hey Lady, hope you're having a lovely day and remember to put your feet up and have a cuppa' sometime too... Cheers

    • @gardenstatesowandsew
      @gardenstatesowandsew 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Me too! ❤️

    • @blackpackhomesteadchrisand7337
      @blackpackhomesteadchrisand7337 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hey Girl!! I was like hey that's my other lovely TH-cam lady! So I had to stop and say Howdy!! I just picked up my first greenstalk today!! Woot, Woot! Love, Love, Love your videos Patara!! Blessings ~Marella

    • @brachashighhopeshomestead226
      @brachashighhopeshomestead226 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@thebandplayedon..6145 great name for your TH-cam signature! you said it all for us to greet Patara visiting Jess with us!

  • @kimberlykomala8080
    @kimberlykomala8080 2 ปีที่แล้ว +98

    I purchased a 5 Leaf and a 7 Leaf so when they arrived I moved one level from the 7 to the 5, so now I have two 6 which is perfect for my 5'1" height. 🌞

    • @kimberlykomala8080
      @kimberlykomala8080 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      ... and now I've added an Original 5 as my Mother's Day gift to myself. Thank you!!!

    • @leatonyaking1
      @leatonyaking1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I love this idea for us short ppl.ty

    • @isobelmunoffilm5694
      @isobelmunoffilm5694 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Great idea!

    • @isobelmunoffilm5694
      @isobelmunoffilm5694 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@kimberlykomala8080 Also a great idea 😆

    • @mariezafonte6473
      @mariezafonte6473 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I did that too! I'm only 5 feet.

  • @Craftsandcats1
    @Craftsandcats1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Girl how do you do it all? Homeschooling, gardening, cooking, cleaning, writing books, making TH-cam videos… I’m over here not ever catching up on dishes and laundry 😅 you are seriously my favorite. I put you up on the tv just to hear you while I get house chores done. You’ve taught me so much and listening to you speak your mind is honestly relaxing to me haha. Thank you!

    • @archaprice3372
      @archaprice3372 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      She no longer homeschools.

    • @skylarkenwood1422
      @skylarkenwood1422 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I think the kids are now in regular school and sports

    • @Craftsandcats1
      @Craftsandcats1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol still that just adds more moving parts to her day 😅

    • @laurenholladay
      @laurenholladay ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I see how hard they work and I wonder the same thing, except I'll be 68 years old this year, and my hubby will be 64, so we obviously can't do anything close to what Jess and Miah are doing. They've got to be 30 years younger than me. So when I think back to my 30's and 40's, we could have done it. Also, I see people in their videos sometimes and I'll bet they have some kind of help. Raising your kids to help from a young age is smart. I see a lot of families on You Tube who have huge farms and a lot of kids. Those kids are learning a trade while being a blessing to their parents. But they do work hard and it's nice to see this generation of younger people who are living this life style influence the next generation. Maybe there's hope that our country will be OK if people set their minds to doing what Jess and her family are doing. It's people like her and Miah that got my husband and I moving our rear ends at our age after we retired from our jobs. This is even harder work than what we previously did for a living, but much more rewarding! God bless you, and also may He bless Jess and Miah.... and their family!

  • @laverneepperson3498
    @laverneepperson3498 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    This is absolutely beautiful! I'm so in awe of your creations not just this property but the one you moved from! It is an inspiration to try harder to create something beautiful in my yard. After my husband passed away in 2009, I put aside making my home a special place to live. I'm beginning to dream again at 75 years young and learning to grow in a green stalk! I love taking care of my tower and dreaming what my yard can look like once again. Many blessings Jess and Miah 💋😘

    • @laurenholladay
      @laurenholladay ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That is so great to hear! I pray that after the loss of your beloved husband that you continue to keep working on things that keep you busy and make you happy. My mom is almost 89 years old and after losing my dad 4 years ago, she was obviously grief stricken, but today, she's doing what she can physically do to keep her plants growing (with help from family to lift things for her) but be encouraged, she did i! Stay busy and grow beautiful things. Walk with the Lord and get involved in His creation. I'll bet your green stalk turned out great! May the Lord bless you and keep you dear one.

  • @stephanieflowers2783
    @stephanieflowers2783 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Why have I never considered a tea garden in a stackable planter??? I love your content because I come away with new ideas and ways to use what I already have!!

    • @kimr4005
      @kimr4005 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That is such a good idea

  • @shervin6711
    @shervin6711 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Greenstalk if you live in area with FREEZING, you might want to remove the top watering tier. Apparently the soil can expand when frozen... and " lift" that top tray a bit, if then gets windy that tray can become airborne...like a frisbee..lol. The neighbors brought ours back luckily...I decided to keep that part in the barn for the winter after it happened twice. Not a " bad" thing... just something to be aware of. LOVE OURS!

  • @nahnisjourney1406
    @nahnisjourney1406 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    After placing my order for my first Greenstalk planter, I’m really enjoying reading the comments and replies.
    Wishing everyone an abundance of blessings throughout this beautiful day and week.
    I look forward to receiving my Greenstalk in a few days. 😊

  • @UpperSkyDJ
    @UpperSkyDJ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Hi Jess, you got a wonderful shout out from a live stream that 'Appalachia Homestead with Pantara' gave this video. Along with using your 'Roots10' to purchase the green stalks... It is great to hear some of my favorite YT'ers sharing the love, encouragement and helping support the community. Keep up the great work 🤠

  • @Barbara-lv8tw
    @Barbara-lv8tw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I’m in Florida and I had a volunteer cherry tomato pop up around December. I dug it up and put it in my greenstalk inside my greenhouse. Over the cooler months it thrived, I had to trellis it. By the time February/march rolled around it was huge. Last month I moved both my Greenstalks out of the greenhouse and into the garden. That cherry tomato is about 12 feet long now growing out of my greenstalk.

  • @WithrowUrbanHomestead
    @WithrowUrbanHomestead 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Last year I ran the condensation hoses from my 2 upstairs window ac units into the tops of 2 Greenstalks. I had gorgeous flowers all spring, summer and fall. I rarely had to water. It was so successful that this year I’ve added 2 three tiered Greenstalks under the downstairs ac units.

  • @donnacochran3335
    @donnacochran3335 2 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    OKAY, WOW!! YOU ARE DEFINITELY GROWING SOMETHING LOVELY! Also, look at that walkway to the cottage garden! Beautiful!

  • @FunTravelLondon
    @FunTravelLondon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The connection this channel built with it's audience is so wholesome 🥺💕
    Our days are incomplete without your vlogs 💗So proud of you
    Stephanie from London

  • @rondacorkhill1654
    @rondacorkhill1654 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I mentioned these to the librarian I see on the days I attend a virtual class as I was purchasing two more. Greenstalk is sending her a free one. I gave her a bunch of Baker Creek, MIGardener, Botanical Interest and another company’s seeds so she will be having a grow class for the little ones using quick growing items to introduce them to growing. So awesome!

  • @rusticgardens4480
    @rusticgardens4480 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Just caught up on this weekend's video and this popped up! What a lovely thing to watch with coffee while it the day warms up a little here❤

  • @freedomprincipal
    @freedomprincipal 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Thanks for always treating us like family, Jess! Prayers for your continued healing and a life of abundance! God Bless Y’all

  • @katiez5660
    @katiez5660 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    The Greenstalks are great for those of us with limited mobility.

  • @lustraveller717
    @lustraveller717 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Good morning, Jessie! I am handicapped and love my Greenstalk. I have one with just strawberries (and a few Cilantro plants at the bottom) and just received the green colored one and will plant my salad greens in it today. I did use your code when I bought both so thank you! 🌷🌻🌼🦋🌺

  • @angelfireflye8151
    @angelfireflye8151 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've been wanting for years now, finally picked up 2 today 😀

  • @Cktess
    @Cktess 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    i love it when you talk gardening... I am not much into the homesteading thing, but gardening with plants is why I watch your videos since 2019. I have shared your video's to new gardeners so they can learn. Keep it up!

  • @skillbilly9602
    @skillbilly9602 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bought my Wife a 5 Teir Regular for Mother's Day on Tuesday Morning And it arrived today and I'm in NorthEast Kansas!
    It came Gift wrapped with a Personalized Card! I forgot to have it Giftwrapped and I called right after ordering and Got it added. I talked to a wonderful Woman and she made it happen! Thanks Jess and Greenstalk. SO EXCITED FOR MY WIFES GIFT! HAPPY MOTHERS DAY TO ALL MOMS OUT THERE!
    **p.s. She saw the Box and said I really bought it for myself, but shes excited too!!

  • @billyne9143
    @billyne9143 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Am I the only one gasping and grinning ear to ear? I actually screamed 😂 YOUR GARDEN IS SOOOOOOO DOPE! What a blessing!!

  • @Msaltares91
    @Msaltares91 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    That cottage garden is really coming together it looks beautiful

  • @susanblauss5829
    @susanblauss5829 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I just ordered one as a Mothers Day gift for myself. I can no longer weed, mulch, and pick my strawberries in our low raised bed. My husband has raised 5 beds to 31 inches high. All that is left is the strawberry bed. You inspired me to transplant the strawberries into a green stock and then when he has time, my husband can convert the low bed to a high bed! I’m so excited. Thanks for the inspiration.

  • @kathiepahner1603
    @kathiepahner1603 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thank you Ms. Jess for another amazing video on the Greenstalks. My landlord will not allow for any type of "ground" gardening or raised beds, however he will allow for containers. I scoured the internet for information about it since all I have ever done was traditional gardening. Thank you for all of your videos. This year I have 5 Greenstalks, 5 kiddie pools, and tons of other pots and such to grow my garden in! I can't wait to save enough money (on a limited budget) to purchase more towers!

  • @bridgetmcgowan4584
    @bridgetmcgowan4584 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I was just talking to my sister who lives in South Carolina last night about these GreenStalks. I ordered myself one in the stone color for my Birthday yesterday. I had to go back and search your earlier video about them. I’m in Northern California and sis and I are seniors now and I talk about how much I love your channel and if I was only younger I would consider this lifestyle. But since recently widowed 4 weeks ago now actually, I’m going to raise my salad greens, grow some lovelies (flowers) as I call them and be thankful that I can still enjoy my little garden sanctuary. 💜🙏🏻💐

    • @archaprice3372
      @archaprice3372 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Being twice widowed, I have empathy for you. It’s fabulous you are focusing on growing, it means you’ve chosen to live and not to just exist. Praying for you!

    • @bridgetmcgowan4584
      @bridgetmcgowan4584 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@archaprice3372 thank you for your kind words. You going through this twice is heart wrenching. The hardest emotion I have ever felt is this grief. I was diagnosed with Lymphoma/Leukemia 2020 one year after my husbands diagnosis of lung disease. I was his caregiver these past 3 years. I’m watch and wait no treatment as of yet. Every 3 months I’m monitored. My hubby said to me, he didn’t want to leave me. But I do feel he is watching over me and will continue to do so. Yes I continue to live, as my sis tells me, baby steps sis. I’ve always loved the garden weather it be big and grand or small and lovely. My prayers tonight will include you as well. 💔💜💐

  • @sharonhuelsman
    @sharonhuelsman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Well, I texted my kids the link (with the coupon code!) and made the suggestion. Fingers crossed that they get it for me for Mother’s Day!!💕

  • @maggieadair7483
    @maggieadair7483 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    10/10 for the “containMINT” joke 😂

  • @northengirl2884
    @northengirl2884 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Hey, put earth worms in to the towers!! I collect them and put in all big pots even for the in door plants 😊

  • @FourGirlsFarm
    @FourGirlsFarm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    When I have the opportunity to get one of those, I would live to grow a medicinal garden in it.

  • @unnamed2737
    @unnamed2737 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have 5 and love them. I’m going to use this sale to get 2 for each of my elderly parents so they can garden easily in their tiny space.

  • @charliehoos9773
    @charliehoos9773 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I just bought two more for my porch, but had to break up my order into 2 orders to get $10 off each Greenstalk. Thank you for sharing the love!

  • @AHomesteadingHustle
    @AHomesteadingHustle 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I am so inspired by this gorgeous layout you have for this cottage garden!! I'm so excited to see it full of flowers!

  • @flowershopdazejennybehling2615
    @flowershopdazejennybehling2615 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I have blessed many friends and family (as well as myself) with the gift of a Green Stalk Planter! Quality....Versatile.... Beautiful!
    What's not to LOVE? BEST GIFT EVER!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @catracampolieto8989
    @catracampolieto8989 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I've been wanting a green stalk. I bought alot of lettuce seeds. I've been wondering where to plant my lettuce. Now I know. Pushing the limits to grow as much as I can. I have to admit something....I'm ADDICTED TO GARDENING. I love gardening as much as I love life. If I could garden all year long I would.

    • @zarahsgarden2097
      @zarahsgarden2097 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yesss I would LOVE to move somewhere you can grow all year round.. I have an extremely short, 90 day frost free growing season.. every winter a small part of me dies with all my plants 🥶🥀

  • @tinatippin5705
    @tinatippin5705 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    We just ordered our first Greenstalk with spinner base! Your detailed explanation was a big help, Jess. Thank you for the saving code and holding the garden gate open for me. My back thanks you too!

  • @lanalovesjesus6133
    @lanalovesjesus6133 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I love your garden! I know it's still young but I see the vision. It's really cool because I've watched you forever and I've been gardening for about 5 years, and moved to a new house the same time yall did. So we are both starting over together and it's been a fun journey. You inspire me lady! God bless

  • @michaelmueller4946
    @michaelmueller4946 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    In my small patio I grow 2 types of blueberries, red & black berries, elderberries, tomatoes & various salad greens.

  • @stagesoflifehomestead5138
    @stagesoflifehomestead5138 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Sitting here watching this lovely video while noticing my first green bean flowers on my green stalk ❤️ so thankful for you videos and time. You bring so much joy and inspiration to so many people!

  • @lesliescully3544
    @lesliescully3544 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    That is an absolutely gorgeous greenhouse area! Well done.

  • @stephanieg5195
    @stephanieg5195 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I bought a green stock this spring and the plants I’ve planted in it are growing fine but I really appreciate all of the information you just gave that reiterates what needs to be done!

  • @styleme3375
    @styleme3375 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    My greenstalks are bursting with salad, herbs, strawberries, a few flowers just about to bloom and several experimental plants. I put bush tomatoes, peppers, a couple varieties of eggplant, a couple small cabbages just to see how they would do. The tomatoes are fruiting but the leaves are a bit yellow so I’m troubleshooting that. I had a bad start with the greenstalks last year but this year has been a great success. I changed the soil, added worm castings and granular fertilizer for veggies, filled them as full as I could and started seeds indoors and transplanted them out. I haven’t had to purchase green onions, lettuce or herbs in months. I LOVE walking out my door with a bowl and harvesting dinner. Also, set up my greenstalks with the deep pockets on the bottom 3-4 tiers and the leaf pockets up top.

    • @queenizzy01
      @queenizzy01 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’ve never seen someone mix and match the regular g. Stalk with the leaf stalk before!! Makes sense because they both fit together the same way. Happy planting!

    • @styleme3375
      @styleme3375 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@queenizzy01 I keep my lettuces and herbs up top and larger things that need more space on bottom. It just made sense to me that every tower have a mix of both tier styles instead of separating them. Also, esthetically it’s pleasing to me that each tower looks the same.

    • @randd3217
      @randd3217 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      styleme7533- when u say good soil- can you explain? Ty! 😂🙋🏻‍♀️

    • @styleme3375
      @styleme3375 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@randd3217 I initially used bags of soil from the “Kellogg” brand. It’s organic and I saw other another TH-camr use it in large containers. It was too chunky. Water ran right through. Seedlings wouldn’t sprout. It was a huge fail. I had to go back and try again. I chose a richer, darker, more dense soil the second time and I’m having way more luck this year. You just want something that will hold water well. Hope that helps.

  • @nahnisjourney1406
    @nahnisjourney1406 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    WOW!!! I absolutely LOVE the window greenhouse… it’s a beautiful cottage garden!

  • @melaniefisher8823
    @melaniefisher8823 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I did it Jess!!!!! I ordered TWO OF THEM!!!! WITH THE WHEELS, YAAAAAY!!!!

  • @thesupercoupongardeninglad6452
    @thesupercoupongardeninglad6452 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My daughter has a bearded dragon also. I grow kale and turnip greens to feed him. And if I find any horn worms on my tomatoe plants, I feed them to him also. He loves them.

  • @janiecehamblen933
    @janiecehamblen933 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I covered mine with a frost cover over last winter and had kale all winter. Also some oregano and thyme lived all winter.

  • @angelasmith4286
    @angelasmith4286 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Mihaly and Jess the green house and fountain is absolutely beautiful and with flowers will be amazing. Thanks for being so clever!! Sharing the love and happiness in your homestead..

  • @WillenaJennings
    @WillenaJennings 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I call a herb garden a scratch and sniff garden..... I have to run my fingers through the plants to smell my hands. It is so calming.......

  • @kaylynno
    @kaylynno 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's great for seniors too (73), who still like to get their hands in some warm soil.

  • @kimsfarmadventures3877
    @kimsfarmadventures3877 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Jess, I am addicted to this channel, and you and your sweet family! I'm 62 years old and not in the best health. We live in Illinois now, we have been here for 20 years. My husband was born and raised here. I'm a southern girl, so in October he will retire and move me back home. I'm from Tennessee. I have one child, a son. He is 43 and has a beautiful little family. My granddaughter is my heart.
    In September of last year I had a brain aneurysm. My doctors had prepared my family for the worst. I am a Christian so GOD stepped in and now here I am! The doctors said if I lived, I would not have all of my senses and would not have a quality of life as I knew it before. I was in a coma for a while, my heart stopped beating three times. My son is a very strong willed man. He stayed at the hospital with me for two weeks. He had all of my nurses and my team of doctors come and they laid hands on me and Prayed everyday. I was in the hospital for 5 weeks. Then I was moved to a rehab hospital in Chicago. It was a long hard stay there, I had the best team of nurses and doctors in this world. Had they not worked with me 24/7, I believe I would not be here to tell my story.
    I take every opportunity I get to talk about this.
    I'm sorry to be telling you and your viewers all of this, but I think God told me to. Maybe someone reading this will be Blessed by it. I surely hope so.
    So, we are looking for land now to start our new homestead on. And you are giving me some wonderful ideas for our new farm, I want to thank you for all of your post. I'm not sure where we will move to, but it will be in the south somewhere! God Bless you and your family, I look forward to your next post. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

    • @laurenholladay
      @laurenholladay ปีที่แล้ว

      Isn't Jesus an amazing Savior? I'm so happy you are here and I hope you are doing better dear. I'm writing this 9 months after your post, because I just saw it. Keep that faith dear one and never give up. Jesus, our amazing Lord brings us new blessings every day. God be with you!

  • @barbaralopez7921
    @barbaralopez7921 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It looks so peaceful and beautiful! Lovely!!!🌸🌼🍓🍓

  • @alittleSouthernBrothers
    @alittleSouthernBrothers 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i am in awe of your new homestead

  • @sharonnorris5984
    @sharonnorris5984 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I ordered 2 as soon as your vlog ended. Thank you!!!!

  • @stevebutler1835
    @stevebutler1835 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You finally got me i had to break down and get 1 for my wife for mothers day and since I have strawberries coming guess whats going in there lol thanks Jess

    • @archaprice3372
      @archaprice3372 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Steve you rock!

    • @stevebutler1835
      @stevebutler1835 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@archaprice3372 thanks Archa you rock also

  • @lisajohnson7675
    @lisajohnson7675 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love my Greenstalk, and it was you that inspired me to get one I'vehadit forthreeyearsnow. So thank you Jess you are a inspiration to to get your hands in God's earth to live happier an healthier 🙏 🪴🥦🥬🥒🫑🍅🥕🥔🌽🌶🍎🍓🍑🍊🪵👩‍🌾🧑‍🌾👩‍🌾🧑‍🌾👩‍🌾

  • @slo-core
    @slo-core 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I've grown cucumbers, basil, lettuce in my green stalk. I love the results! I think I want to try dwarf tomatoes, this year.

  • @bluegirl777
    @bluegirl777 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I was hoping for one more green stalk sale this spring! Just ordered a second one for the deck. Thank you!!

  • @ricardodavis4863
    @ricardodavis4863 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hello from Kingston, Jamaica 🇯🇲
    #NewSubscriber
    Love your cottage garden ❤👍❤👏❤
    "Eat What You Grow... Grow What You Eat"
    #FoodSecurity #ContainerGardening

  • @ceruleanraccoon7058
    @ceruleanraccoon7058 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It doesn't matter what you're talking about, I just love seeing your farm

  • @bygonetraditions9540
    @bygonetraditions9540 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love the way your garden area is coming together! It looks like it will be a wonderful place to recharge and refresh. So beautiful!

  • @Lynthemuse
    @Lynthemuse 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I really have to thank you for recommending the Green Stalk towers. I was hit head on by a drunk driver 4 years ago and was in a wheel chair for a year while I was healing and learning to walk again. Gardening was my happy time and I was so afraid I would not be able to do it anymore. But when you demoed the Greenstalks I had to try them and I love them. I still can't stand for long periods of time and they have been my favorite way to grow greens and berries on my deck so I can get at them when I want to use them. I have strawberries in one and last year I grew green beans in my second one. This year I am buying two more for me and one for my 94 year old mom who has just discovered how wonderful gardening is. Thank you.

    • @aussiegirl654
      @aussiegirl654 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Lyn Ennis I just bought one for myself. After reading your comment I'll buy one for my neighbour. His permanently in a wheelchair so I'll buy him one soon so he can grow what he likes and it will be easy due to his mobility. I'm in Australia but couldn't find this brand mentioned but got similar.

  • @robinsmet2307
    @robinsmet2307 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you so much for your great tips. I’m new to greenstalk. Got one planted and one on the way for Mother’s Day. ❤️

  • @stephaniehanuman-dale6279
    @stephaniehanuman-dale6279 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I have herbs growing in one of my GreenStalks and made a delicious herb pesto this week 💚🌱 It felt luxurious going to the garden and picking fresh marjoram,tarragon, parsley and more fresh herbs. I’m also very lettuce rich right now🌱💚

  • @Brad_Whitley
    @Brad_Whitley 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dang girl...every time You show your greenhouse it looks more and more beautiful.

  • @craftyfarmer04
    @craftyfarmer04 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love mine. A wonderful beautiful woman gifted me one. Was able even from a wheelchair for a while after surgery was able to have fresh greens all winter long.

  • @stephaniehanuman-dale6279
    @stephaniehanuman-dale6279 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The 3 tier is easy to reach for someone in a seated position or for kids to have their own garden🌱💚 I love the spinner base too❤️

  • @bridgescwr6136
    @bridgescwr6136 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful labyrinth around the greenhouse! Thanks for sharing!

  • @ishowedup2419
    @ishowedup2419 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Just as a suggestion, an arch with wisteria would be beautiful in your cottage garden. It’s the prettiest southern flower I’ve recently been obsessed with.

    • @marieburton6127
      @marieburton6127 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Please no……extremely invasive in South Carolina.

  • @ziggy7077
    @ziggy7077 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Because you think so highly of it, I decided to buy my mom a garden stalk vertical garden for my mom so that she has a place to grow herbs. The area she's always tried to grow herbs is just terrible; the soil is bad, there are tree roots all over, and it doesn't quite get enough sun.
    Our family tradition of gifts is that we know what we're getting each other before we purchase, but in this case my mom said "I trust you" and didn't want to see it first. She that's because I trust you, Jess, to recommend something that works.
    So thank you. Because I suck at gifts, but because of you and your channel I was able to FINALLY give my mom a worthwhile gift.

  • @kaylaserra
    @kaylaserra 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My husband got me a greenstalk for mother's day with your code! I'm SO excited to get it 😁😁🌻

  • @angelaraum1545
    @angelaraum1545 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I never throw out potting soil, just refresh it every 2/3 yrs. I've container garden for many years. Seeds sometimes takes forever esp if temps are not above 50 at night yet. I started lettuce from seed inside then transplanted. I waited 3 extra weeks after I transplanted. Smaller size containers versus a 29 gallon container you will have to water alot more

  • @J.tru21
    @J.tru21 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That's awesome they allow the code to be stacked with their sale. I snagged a 5 tier. Thank you!

  • @garden_geek
    @garden_geek 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Greenstalk is one of those rare brands that truly lives up to the hype. It’s sooo well designed. I bought one on their mothers day sale a few years back and every season I’m amazed by how much I can grow in it.
    Right now I have strawberries and a jalapeño plant that overwintered from last year in my greenstalk. And I just planted three levels of sweet potato slips - 3 slips per level. Super excited to see how the sweet potatoes do!

    • @skylady64ish93
      @skylady64ish93 ปีที่แล้ว

      Any news on those sweet potatoes ?

  • @rhondapelletier2141
    @rhondapelletier2141 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That garden/ fountain area is AMAZING!!!

  • @themessyandpettygarden7114
    @themessyandpettygarden7114 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love the walkway to your greenhouse as is. It’s stunning just like that gorgeous greenhouse. Can’t wait to see how the walkway will look with the stuff you planted in between. Happy Gardening.

  • @bkcfarms6325
    @bkcfarms6325 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is the most awesome cottage garden I’ve ever seen. I can’t wait till it’s finished because it will be gorgeous. I don’t have space for one now but if we ever find and buy land like we want, this is a definite addition I will add to our farm. You have given me so many great ideas! Green stalks are such an awesome way to have a garden with little space. I am thinking of having my kids buy me one for Mother’s Day to use with my greens. I saw that you are going to be at the homestead festival at Rory Feeks farm in June. Will you be speaking? My husband got me tickets for our anniversary and I am so excited. I hope to meet you while we are there! And thanks for letting us preorder your new book. I ordered mine yesterday and can’t wait! Thanks for all you share!

  • @driftingsoulsisters
    @driftingsoulsisters 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thankyou for another vlog I appreciate you taking the time to share your farm with us

  • @ericawaymaster2919
    @ericawaymaster2919 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have been looking forward to this sale all year! I need to get mine ordered!

  • @nancyhewetson9517
    @nancyhewetson9517 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So beautiful....my heart just sings when I watch your garden progress.

  • @Tiffythompson17
    @Tiffythompson17 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Jess the entrance of the greenhouse is gorgeous 😍

  • @sallymoffit3751
    @sallymoffit3751 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can hardly wait to plant mine.

  • @cinnysangel
    @cinnysangel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You can add mind reader to your list of skills. I was just wondering yesterday why so many people plant strawberries in containers instead of in ground. I didn’t know they could comeback each season in a container.

  • @amandarimpel6198
    @amandarimpel6198 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for always talking about hydrophobic soil. I live in San Antonio, TX, and deal with that issue all the time.

  • @d14551
    @d14551 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The cottage garden with the fountain in front of the greenhouse - it's just lovely already!

  • @ninajames2751
    @ninajames2751 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Everything is looking sooo beautiful!! You are such an inspiration for all new gardeners. I love watching every video. Since we've gotten older and moved from 18 acres to a quarter acre, I've had to plant less, but i still do as much as i can. Gotten so many good ideas from you, so thank you for all the beauty. God bless you dear girl. Keep up the good work.

  • @mikefarmer7653
    @mikefarmer7653 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow... your Space just Looks Amazing ...
    Hoping you all are Well

  • @azpeach5680
    @azpeach5680 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are always covering all the bases! Hahaha! You are like this is an option for how to plant and what you can use to grow but there are other ways out there too. Great info for all of us! Even if we don’t adopt it!

  • @AmandaGreenman
    @AmandaGreenman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I bought a Greenstalk last year, loved it, and then bought a leaf this year! I think it was a brilliant idea for someone to make such a useful vertical planter that actually works and has enough space for a plant's roots, is food safe, and is made in the USA. It's a real lifesaver for those of us in a city - not only to make the most of small spaces, but to keep plants away from city pests (I've dealt with racoons, feral cats, skunks, mice and rats messing with traditional containers and raised beds in the past) and to ensure that the soil I am growing in is controlled (versus sowing directly in the ground, which is sadly contaminated in my neighborhood, with its century-old houses). I put both of mine on my balcony and all of my neighbors have been asking what they are! So excited to see how they both do this summer!

  • @zozac7504
    @zozac7504 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just sent one to my daughter in law in Canada! I absolutely love them. ❤ thank you for the tips.

  • @mikelikesmee
    @mikelikesmee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your cottage garden is DREAMY and I've missed these videos of you just sitting in your garden and chatting. Love it!

  • @janisfarley5128
    @janisfarley5128 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love the greenstalk. Between limited space and less mobility works great. Thanks for introducing them to me.

  • @GreenWitchHomestead
    @GreenWitchHomestead 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    😍😍today was a rough day. This vlog and the opening shots of that cottage garden was exactly what I needed.

  • @andrewmattiewalter
    @andrewmattiewalter 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That green house is just stunning!!!!

  • @lynnpurfield9430
    @lynnpurfield9430 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh my, your greenhouse and garden are so super dreamy Jess xxxxx

  • @piratetaylor29
    @piratetaylor29 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Flower columns will be a beautiful expression of your spirit and love of all things. 👍🏻♥️♥️♥️🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌕

  • @krystibreatorres9912
    @krystibreatorres9912 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m so excited! I just ordered mine in green!!

  • @VWilt-so3ws
    @VWilt-so3ws 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    OMGosh. I've not watched the video. Just the entry. It's beautuful!!! I would be in heaven there. Lordy lordy!! So awesome

  • @nmstone04
    @nmstone04 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    OMGOODNESS.... look at your garden- those flagstone pathways are LIFE 🥰

  • @ntfhomestead8651
    @ntfhomestead8651 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yes! Literally stopped and ordered right away! Ive been waiting for them to go back on sale. So excited!