I accidentally cut out the clip when I shared the name of the movie. It’s called The Biggest Little Farm!
@BrutalPoppySeed
3 жыл бұрын
I was just about to ask! 😅
@anneperkins85
3 жыл бұрын
Loved this movie!
@melbee1000
3 жыл бұрын
Love that movie
@melissasmith4880
3 жыл бұрын
I loved that movie too! I've watched it more then a dozen times!
@Robinsimplyliving
3 жыл бұрын
I loved that movie and it was so inspiring. I found them on Facebook. It is so neat hearing all your dreams!
@barbarakarman8427
3 жыл бұрын
One of my best friends ( Marilyn Jenkins ) passed away just recently. This quote is one of her most precious to me. in memory of her I would like to share this quote of her’s ‘ WRITE YOUR PLANS IN PENCIL, BUT GIVE GOD THE ERASER.’
@RootsandRefugeFarm
3 жыл бұрын
So beautiful and true. Thank you for sharing ♥️
@debbiewood7718
3 жыл бұрын
Amen!
@ranns160
3 жыл бұрын
Yes Indeed honey
@Julie-bq6iz
3 жыл бұрын
❤
@carlaprice413
3 жыл бұрын
Sorry for your loss! What a wonderful quote!❤
@TheEricaWarren
3 жыл бұрын
I just came across a saying, not sure where it’s from, that popped back up in my brain when reading the title of this video: “The day you plant the seed is not the day you eat the fruit.” What a simple & powerful idea. ❤️ Sending loving blessings your way, beautiful family!
@WalkingScriptureWithShanna
3 жыл бұрын
Love this ❤️
@aurinslady7119
3 жыл бұрын
So true
@michelifig6356
3 жыл бұрын
Ooh, sounds like one for the stickers☺️
@vickylineberry7788
3 жыл бұрын
How Beautifully Fitting❤❤❤
@lindavancleve9363
3 жыл бұрын
When we first started to build on our 20 acres of overgrown land we were overwhelmed. So what we did was write the things we wanted to do on a 3 by 5 card. Put them in order of importance. Then start working on it. When we finnish the project we toss the card. Every season we would look over each card and re-prioritize. The priority would change with the seasons. This has helped us keep our dreams and on tract. Things change, you gotta go with the flow.
@CariMachet
3 жыл бұрын
Genius
@PatricesProjects
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent advice, especially for people that get paralyzed with overanalysis. AKA, analysis paralysis. Then again, they could get stuck in trying to figure out exactly what they want and need over the long run.
@Julie-bq6iz
3 жыл бұрын
I like this method. Good idea.
@apiecemaker1163
3 жыл бұрын
Or put the accomplishment cards in a box and take them out at Thanksgiving so you can see all you’ve done and be thankful. 💛👩🌾
@triofarms3317
3 жыл бұрын
I love this idea!!
@coreycrawford8734
3 жыл бұрын
I feel the need to homestead from dealing with my military experiences and needing peace and quiet. I feel the need to feel the Earth! I feel it's better than therapy.
@TheDolphace
3 жыл бұрын
Its proven that gut health effects brain health, and one of the fastest way you can get good gut health is to garden and eat homegrown!
@eSheeep
3 жыл бұрын
For me therapy was important in the beginning, but the real healing began with the garden. I had my last therapy session over two years ago and I'm not looking back.
@sharonlund8220
3 жыл бұрын
A s both an avid gardener and an MSW Therapist, I strobgly advise BOTH gardenibg and therapy. That is the perfect combination.🌟🌈
@iwanttobelieve5970
3 жыл бұрын
I started watching you because of the Pandemic. Last minute I decided, I wanted to grow a garden. I hadn't gardened in seven years then and I hadn't grown a garden in this rainy region that I now lived in. So my Pandemic garden was the worst garden I had ever had. But I used your videos and other gardeners as my Garden Re-education. And so this year, I expanded my garden and it has been thriving. I feel so blessed.
@genevapriest6190
3 жыл бұрын
If you live in the United States, contact your local county Extension. They are there for everybody.
@staciegulizia4144
3 жыл бұрын
Good for you for not giving up. So glad you tried again and your garden is now thriving!
@lisaobrientheobrienway6619
3 жыл бұрын
Glad your garden is thriving.
@SingleDadHomesteading
3 жыл бұрын
My mother has a sign above her kitchen table that says " when your harvest is so large don't build a higher fence build a longer table"!!!
@RootsandRefugeFarm
3 жыл бұрын
I have a shirt that says that!
@ajudylee
3 жыл бұрын
Right now it's an exceptional canvas with just a few strokes of paint... That's where every masterpiece starts. Bless you 🐸
@sylviastreet5383
2 жыл бұрын
Jessica, you are truly a blessing for all of us. My husband and I are honored to be two of your half million subscribers. I was an educator for over 40 years and you are one of the finest colleagues I know. Your passion and expression of your knowledge is amazing. God bless you!
@jbv717
3 жыл бұрын
Ben going “de do do do” after you said “here comes the sun” was the cutest thing!
@sharoncardenas5447
3 жыл бұрын
In the past year look how much y'all have accomplished. Buying the property, selling the old farm, putting up fence, digging the well, getting the home there, the animals & pets there, the kiddos in school...Whew... That's alot!!! Everything will fall in place. Chip away & watch...IT IS GOING TO BE AMAZING!!! I BLESS YOU ❤🙏
@kevinrosner8676
3 жыл бұрын
4k likes and 22 dislikes..... 22 people are just hopelessly broken beyond repair.... love this girl
@jtalias
3 жыл бұрын
My daddy always says that when something needs TLC, it means Time, Labor and Cash.
@susieclark1498
3 жыл бұрын
Oh, Jess, you and your family have inspired so. many of us. I'll never be a full-blown homesteader at 74 but by golly, I have garden goodies to feed me and a few more. My "land" is on the side and back of my manufactured home in CA...just letting people know that age does not matter and neither does the amount of land. Hey, do ya think I can find silent chickens? I'm not allowed right now.
@susanhensley2038
3 жыл бұрын
I had a neighbor that denied me getting chickens for years, I finally talked her into it and I got 5 hens, these same neighbors said that the chickens were so entertaining and they weren't bothered by the sounds. Be patient, don't get roosters to start. Have a good fence, and I'll send up a prayer, they are so FUN!!!
@kerrierichards2894
3 жыл бұрын
Would quail be an option?
@jennifergibbs9672
3 жыл бұрын
I saw a thing on Pekin Ducks being the best intro animal for newbies. I think that’s what we will try before chickens! Good luck! 😘
@Silverstreamhomecrafts
3 жыл бұрын
Buff Orpingtons are very quiet, or arucanas
@Silverstreamhomecrafts
3 жыл бұрын
@@jennifergibbs9672 they're very loud, just be aware
@maryhale7234
3 жыл бұрын
I love sheets hung on a clothes line. They smell so good!
@cherrymcgillicuddy6300
3 жыл бұрын
We just closed on a 5 acres property and it feels very overwhelming. I'm so glad I can watch someone else go through this and feel a sense that we're not alone. I was very discouraged yesterday because a water pump isn't working suddenly and the grass is so tall and the renovation is slow going. But I know in the end it will be ok. Thanks for being such a wonderful inspiration of grace and love.
@latishakea2492
3 жыл бұрын
Cherry all things happen in time so keep pressing forward. It will all be okay! Congratulations 👏 too
@michelle-nd4qc
3 жыл бұрын
We just bought 16.75 acres in Oklahoma on top of a mountain...all raw land...we are 51 and 50 starting from scratch and broke with no equipment😂😂😂😂 We are learning so much from you and others here on KZitem...Thank you...I want to see a pig scuffle
@apiecemaker1163
3 жыл бұрын
Enjoy the sunshine. Enjoy the children. Enjoy each other. Enjoy the journey not just the goal. God give this family peace, patience, strength, ability, and surround them in the beauty of who You are. Amen.
@sharonlund8220
3 жыл бұрын
DON'T feel overwhelmed! You are doing this TOGETHER. ONE step at a time. We are now 78 and have been creating our dream gardens for 20-21 years now. BReathe. It will come to fruition. 🍃🌈🍃❤️❤️🙏🏾🌈
@beyondourdoorstep
3 жыл бұрын
This was refreshing to hear! We have just started our homestead journey! Bought 20 acres and a farm house. Painting that blank canvas is a DREAM! We’ll have the help, in the future at least! (We have 9 kids, ages 9 and under!) New to the channel & loving it! ❤️
@chrissihr1031
3 жыл бұрын
We had our first substantial tomato harvest this week, finally (our garden went in a month later than we planned). I tell anyone who will listen that you and Laura from Garden Answer convinced me I could grow a garden. Lo and behold, I accidentally ended up with more than 30 tomato plants and a dozen sweet pepper plants that survived, but we’re just a little family of three! So I guess I’m gonna learn how to can my own pasta sauce next. 😆
@virginiadodgen2787
3 жыл бұрын
Just finished canning 49 pints of pasta sauce. So easy and beautiful as well as delicious.
@beastybuko
3 жыл бұрын
I feel the exact same. This channel and garden answer are my go tos for any of my gardening questions. I haven’t been able to have an I ground or large garden yet but as Jess says make your waiting room your class room. Luckily my husband just got orders forth North Carolina so it will be awesome being able to watch these videos knowing the garden I’ve been waiting for will be in the same gardening zone as miah and jess.
@wildflowersc8910
3 жыл бұрын
The journey moving to south Carolina is beginning for me in September. My home in Texas has sold in 2 days . Thank ya'll for the prayers ,and inspiring me to start a new adventure at 66 years old , Blessings!!!
@IdaBrown
3 жыл бұрын
I'm 53 and I realize my kids will finish what I start. And it's for my kids. Thanks for sharing.
@ranns160
3 жыл бұрын
Yes Indeed honey. Great words.
@dayafeickert6752
3 жыл бұрын
I watched the same movie. There’s a fire and the lady packed a book they hadn’t read in like ten years😂. Real life is messy. Real farming takes time, mentors, and patient observation
@katherineb6102
3 жыл бұрын
Climbing into a bed with fresh sheets off the clothesline is one of life's great pleasures.
@stephanieg5195
2 жыл бұрын
I loved your cheerleading message! There is no space for arrogance when anyone is trying to Homestead it’s a blank canvas it’s a learning experience and nobody needs to be made to feel ignorant! Thank you
@shfrederick1
3 жыл бұрын
You have often spoke of how at times you feel paralyzed when you have so many projects going on. You appear to be overwhelmed with this new phase in your life. You have lots of space to do just about anything a person could possibly want to do. You are most happy In your garden, planting and growing food for your family. Go build a garden!
@Julie-bq6iz
3 жыл бұрын
I don't think Jess feels paralyzed or overwhelmed. She and Miah are using good permaculture practices, which includes getting to know your land so you can make wise responsible decisions. They are being thoughtful and not rushing into things. Also, Jess already shared in a previous video her short term and long term garden plans, including what is coming for the rest of this year.
@jeremiahthelion
3 жыл бұрын
Miah saying "the other side of the pond" made me think of when people say "across the pond" for the UK 😂 and I think that's what you should call that area now. Just saying. 🤷♀️ Then you could pretend that you're gardening with Charles Dowding and Monty Don.😂
@RootsandRefugeFarm
3 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha I love this so much.
@traceywye6504
3 жыл бұрын
@@RootsandRefugeFarm actually there a lot of farmers and smalholders gardener's they can tell you lots and people making cheeses to.
@bobg5960
3 жыл бұрын
She has so much room she could do a little UK garden- plants from there
@evada4144
3 жыл бұрын
A little Asia, Africa and Europe inspired garden would seem very sophisticated and could be quite the showpiece.
@bobg5960
3 жыл бұрын
@@evada4144 even better!!!
@nicoleallen4744
3 жыл бұрын
my husband and I JUST bought a homestead. We are late bloomers. Married 30 years and 12 kids. He took an early retirement and we are leaving California for Ohio. 10 acres, log home and beautiful huge barn and a chicken coop..I can't wait to stand out there and start planning. Thanks for all the inspiration!
@reneethomas5548
3 жыл бұрын
You are doing your followers a world of good by teaching them what not to do.
@karenmccleary7616
3 жыл бұрын
A very good lesson is patience ❤ The teacher becomes the student.
@angiegranberry3366
3 жыл бұрын
You inspired me!!! I've had tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and flowers!! Every morning I walk outside with my coffee and God has given me a new bloom. My joy is my hybrid morning Glory. Thank you sweetheart.
@haleymglick
3 жыл бұрын
Our family LOVES The Biggest Little Farm 💕
@chrishicks5359
3 жыл бұрын
I DO realize how much blood sweat and tears goes into building a farm or anything worthwhile in life! You are doing great it will all turn around and come together! You seem so much happier where you are even though you don’t have a garden yet. I am excited to see you when you start getting your fruit fruit trees and getting them planted.… It will all come together - blessings to you and yours!
@teresaminnick2252
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jess and Miah and Ben
@stephaniewilson3955
3 жыл бұрын
Every little thing takes longer than you think. You know this and acknowledge it. You and your family will thrive. Your careful planning will pay off long-term.
@dr.rev.lindabingham
3 жыл бұрын
Blessings to all!
@mrsbrewer2008
3 жыл бұрын
We agree with Ben! Our family watched that documentary a while back and when the ducks ate the snails, our entire living room erupted with cheers!! Such a satisfying moment.
@saralindquist464
3 жыл бұрын
Literally the second you said you watched a movie and Ben woke up and wanted to tour the farm, I knew you had watched The Biggest Little Farm! Love that documentary!
@michelek1844
3 жыл бұрын
Ok. Here's an idea. My family had land like yours about 75 acres and about 1/3 of it they kept natural. What they did was let sections of the area grow up and just mowed double-wide trails all through them. They also kept the perimeter mowed. But the trails were cool and the highest the brush ever got was about 6 feet. It keeps sections of the land natural with plenty of places for wildlife, birds and pollinators PLUS you still have access to it. Then, when you decide you want to transform a portion into something else, you can access it easily. I have such fond memories of walking through those trails in the sun with birds following me around and just the sounds and smells of nature literally all around me. ♥
@martysprague8671
3 жыл бұрын
I have been watching for months and just subscribed ?!?? I learned to do my best with growing things, but also learned not to stress. Praying for your family as your needs surface.
@nicolehanshaw2783
3 жыл бұрын
Jess i just wanted to say you are just absolutely beautiful and when you smile it lights up the world im looking forward to watching your family and your self
@dpcsharr
3 жыл бұрын
I knew immediately when you sat beside the tree and described the documentary that it must have been The Biggest Little Farm. Absolutely a must watch. Such a wonderful documentary.
@Julie-bq6iz
3 жыл бұрын
I LOVE your thrive philosophy! I am so weary of the survive philosophy that is very heavy with fear and negativity. People need to be wise, but also practice gratitude and think about the abundance that is possible. People need to shift their focus to joy and beauty! I think these mindsets make God smile and say well done. We need to celebrate the beautiful creation we have been gifted to live in-and practice kindness and gratitude. Blessings!
@meladytwo
3 жыл бұрын
You have a beautiful peace of property! Justin Rhodes is wonderful to watch. He and his family rotate the animals that benefit the land!
@steveangie1808
3 жыл бұрын
So ironic, we watched that film about 2 weeks ago. We are in the process of getting our homes ready to sell and then looking for farm land. So it has us inspired and hungry.
@michelleutzman
3 жыл бұрын
The Biggest Little Farm is an outstanding documentary!!! So many happy (and sad) tears!!! I hope they come out with a follow-up documentary!!! So inspiring!!!
@AtHomeWithKelly
3 жыл бұрын
Time is the most precious commodity in any farm, and from where I'm sitting, you guys have plenty. You plan to be where you are forever. Take your time. I agree with you, it'll be worth it.
@_michelle_m_m8471
3 жыл бұрын
I agree! My family was so blessed to go out and eat from my garden. It makes a mother's heart so at peace. And having seeds stored up was so great. We were able to blessed others with food and help get people started in a little garden. Love the way God prepares us for the future. 🌻
@mikewhite7696
3 жыл бұрын
Props to Ben for singing the doo-doo-doot-doo after you said "here comes the sun".
@debcarpenter8519
3 жыл бұрын
The small pond you're talking about building, would also be smart for fire protection close to the workshop, house, etc.
@stephaniewilson3955
3 жыл бұрын
A large pond would be better... ;)
@rebeccaveasey1603
3 жыл бұрын
Access to a close small pond for water is better then a larger pond that is farther away. If a fire starts you want water right away. Whichever pond is closest to whichever house is the pond you start with, hook them all up to a system, that can switch back and forth as needed, when one pond gets to a certain level it starts drawing water from the others. It might take some pump houses by each pond, with fire hoses, and a regular check to make sure all is in work order. When you live in the middle of no where the fire department tends to get there in time to keep the fire from spreading, if your lucky. Jess, you might want to get a few more fire extinguishers and go over the escape plan from the double wide with the kids, trailers go up fast, also have a meeting place on the property. The tree with the swing? The two of you have probably already thought of all of this and have your plan set. About 28 years ago I was the last one out of our burning home. No one was hurt, but we lost everything in the house. We were always moving the hoses around to water the animals and the gardens. For whatever reason there was only one length of hose connected to the well that day. When my step-father tried to pull the hose closer to the house he ended up ripping the pvc pipe in half. All he could do was stand there and watch the house he built burn to the ground. You can not be to prepared for a fire, whether it starts in the house, yard, or woods! I pray that with all the new adventures your family is starting on that having to fight a fire is not one of them. Take care and God bless you all!
@debk5325
3 жыл бұрын
I know yall are mentally exhausted. Don't be afraid to dream big Jess. You be blessed. Take you time and take pics. It's gonna be beautiful.
@ering9484
3 жыл бұрын
I know exactly what movie it was before I read the comments and the rooster and the mama pig absolutely shattered me.
@coleenburris6816
3 жыл бұрын
I am loving watching you start from scratch. I am starting from scratch, off the grid. The first big project is having my son help me tear down and remove a caved-in single-wide mobile home. When it's gone, my greenhouse will be built in that spot.
@ajudylee
3 жыл бұрын
It's like enjoying the trip not just the vacation
@jayneofalltrades3129
3 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to say… hugs. I can hear your sorrow that you can’t do enough quickly enough. You. Will. Get. There. And we will follow you all the way. So hugs xx
@debracutler6847
3 жыл бұрын
Having different pastures that you can rotate and leave one empty so the parasites will die off before the next herd is moved into it is amazing to be able to do. Plus saves on vet bills and the loss of animals. I love that your smile is still HUGE. I’m so happy for you and your family.
@egsuperduty
3 жыл бұрын
That was my most favorite part too!!! Ducks eating snails.
@Kelsohopeful
3 жыл бұрын
We’re only in 2 acres, but We’ve been telling ourselves the same thing, we want this place to thrive, to be an oasis. We plan on doing some expanding over the winter, and we joke that it’s the land of unfinished projects, but I’m trying to remember this is long term living for long term rewards.
@sarahslovely08
3 жыл бұрын
Every single time you post, The Lord speaks through what you’re doing. And the wisdom of what you’re saying is so so helpful. Thank you guys for sharing your journey.❤️🙏
@msthisisdumb23
3 жыл бұрын
That movie is AMAZING! I cried pretty much the entire time - both sad and happy.
@ellenford4738
3 жыл бұрын
Ben, the ducks eating the snails was my favorite part too.
@itcouldbeanyone
3 жыл бұрын
Please tell me you got video of the spray painting 😂 the world needs this...
@cherylsalka4185
3 жыл бұрын
I watched the same movie, well made! It's actually only 30 minutes from where I lived for 30 years. Being in California, Its a miracle they could grow a garden and orchard with a water shortage.
@DaizyRed6
3 жыл бұрын
Love Miah's suggestion to paint the lines.
@Mendedfencehomestead
3 жыл бұрын
"Build your farm to thrive" 💓💓💓🙌🏻 Love it. This has been our desire and mentality from the beginning. Thank you for sharing your heart and encouragement!
@AnabelsFinquita
3 жыл бұрын
Come on Jess you are a pro, you got the knowledge and experience of all this years, start with one project at a time and keep smiling! Don’t think too big or you could be overwhelmed! Love you guys!
@Silverstreamhomecrafts
3 жыл бұрын
Pre pandemic, people mostly thought I was quirky or frankly crazy for growing veg, keeping chickens, doing alot of things DIY and keeping a pantry. And then the pandemic hit and suddenly people didn't think I was weird any more
@TheMons26
3 жыл бұрын
I don't know if you are going to mention this later in the video, but please get soil samples tested from the soil conservation service. It's free and they will help you immensely.
@genevosburg4008
3 жыл бұрын
Enjoy the process of building your future. Yes it will take time. Enjoy the journey. You can raise beef cattle, sheep for meat and milk, and your goats. Garden for food and your learning center. Go for it!!
@mmegraham
3 жыл бұрын
Bigger! Wilder still! With Benny! (that last bit is the best part!)
@SingleDadHomesteading
3 жыл бұрын
Grow for blessings not for survival and life will be blessed!!! Love yall
@alnenasosa2984
3 жыл бұрын
A little at a time, is my philosophy, you just work on it and time will pass, but yet you are that much closer to your goal!
@dianameans-freeman2613
3 жыл бұрын
Learning the difference between just putting things out there and pre-planning. Keeping sheep in orchards to eat the fallen fruit help cut down on warms in the fruit. Rotating pastures to stop the pest cycle. All things i have learned.
@Airforcewife21
3 жыл бұрын
Build to thrive! This farmer's daughter didn't get her dream acreage until my 50's and with physical limitations and a husband who has a full time job building slow and thoughtfully is necessary even as we live with reality of a late start in this country life that has never left me. That means food garden and flower garden; chicken house, pens and a deck, fire pit, etc; fruit trees for us and trees our kids, grandkids will enjoy after we are gone. We are thankful God blessed us with a place with house, shop, fencing, and established grass so we have more time to spend on enriching our life not building one from scratch. Thank you for the flowers in the food garden idea...this year was just sunflowers planted by God, but next year I'm planting some, too🤣
@CelticKatt
3 жыл бұрын
Tree fort with a zipline over the pond! Even as an adult I would live that SO much!
@conniegibson9740
3 жыл бұрын
Me, too, Ben! The ducks eating the snails! I was in awe.
@kellyy4525
3 жыл бұрын
Sweet Ben is a miniature Sweet Miah :-) What a beautiful family :-)
@AnnieandCC
3 жыл бұрын
You were commenting how Ben was trying to understand the lapse of time/effort in the movie you were watching. It brought to mind the idea of a masterpiece painting; for example, a Michangelo. All the viewer sees is the final image. What they cannot see is the scores of sketchbook studies, the under painting, the scraped-off mistakes, the foundfoundation color of the flesh tones, etc. There is so much present that cannot be seen but is vital to the final product. What a rich lesson to learn....
@ournuttylifeheritagegrovep4030
3 жыл бұрын
We started our farm/homestead journey 23 + years ago, and we struggled then and still do with utilizing such a large amount of space. We began with 26 acres and a pond and a 2 story barn and house, and at one point we had 99 acres, then sold 50 some and have settled well into 46 acres. And we still have plenty of underutilized areas. Many times we've thought what a blessing it is NOT to have money to throw at ideas we have had. That's a concept I think we once read in "Five Acres and Independence" by Maurice Kains. We've had to take time to really plan for each concept we have implemented because we had to save the money for it. And we are STILL making many adjustments, trying things, changing things, it's a constant process. We grow some of our own food, we buy some of our food, and we support other local farmers. We are in it for the journey, and we enjoy the adventure. Over the years we've home schooled, public schooled, sent two kids through college, had one earner working off the farm, switched and had the other earner working off the farm while the other went back to school, had BOTH earners working off the farm while we both worked together to grow the farm- we are still in that place, and it's there that we are thriving, slowly but surely. Blessings to you and your family on reinventing your journey- what an adventure!
@bethanyfields4706
3 жыл бұрын
I HAD NEVER SEEN "THE BIGGEST LITTLE FARM," UNTIL JUST NOW. ♥️🤓🥰😓🥺🤪😰😤🤯😂💔🤔🔥😢😭😍🤩😊♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING! OH, GOODNESS, THE INSPIRATION IS CONTAGIOUS!!
@strawberrycreekquiltco.5793
3 жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh, when the duck/ snail thing came up I knew exactly what you were talking about! One of my favorite movies and documentaries. I love how it shows the real pains and joys of farming and working the land.
@ruthmcbride1778
3 жыл бұрын
Its beautiful now. You have an incredible journey filled with dreams you will realize. It will be more than you can even imagine. Your dreams will grow as you do. Building and creating
@kiprussell6102
3 жыл бұрын
I love this thriving instead of surviving. That's information that will save a lot of beginning homesteaders a lot if grief. Keep up the good work and God bless you all. I bless you till next time
@devonraney5170
3 жыл бұрын
FYI crushed asphalt has worked much better for us than gravel, it doesn’t dust up when driven on and it doesn’t wash large rain trenches when it pours rain, just a thought ❤️👍🏻
@jlrbhj
3 жыл бұрын
Time, money, new skills and ... Bear! :-) And Bear represents all those sweet little moments on a farm/homestead.
@laurielandis9526
3 жыл бұрын
I love that you call him sweet. That touches my heart every time I hear you say it. I think you are doing it right, looking at the small steps, and verbally saying it. I know how overwhelming things can look, especially starting over, or new, or different. Remember, you are in the perfect moment at the perfect time and would not be had you not taken the exact steps to get where you are. God is so good
@sallybedwell1354
3 жыл бұрын
An aerial poster sized photo of the whole property would be useful right now.
@conniegibson9740
3 жыл бұрын
Thank-you Jess. So much wisdom, “Build your farm to thrive. Abundance mentality.”
@deborahandrews9728
3 жыл бұрын
It must have been The Biggest Little Farm. I’ve watched that and loved it! Very inspiring, for sure. But, every time I watch one of these videos, I want to run out to my garden and do it all. And I can’t, not all at once. And that’s okay as long as I get my vegetables in the ground in time. All that other stuff can get done as it gets done. God bless y’all. It will all come together as time goes on.
@WalkingScriptureWithShanna
3 жыл бұрын
I almost always walk out to my garden after watching these videos
@allisonosborne5881
3 жыл бұрын
We absolutely loved that documentary!
@jenniferandrews6487
3 жыл бұрын
I thought that too. It’s a great documentary, I cried a few times watching it!
@billirogers3206
3 жыл бұрын
Is it on utube?
@deborahandrews9728
3 жыл бұрын
@@billirogers3206 it was on Amazon, but I’m not sure where it is now. Maybe a search will turn it up? It’s a great documentary.
@FacetheJourney
3 жыл бұрын
Well, I just finished that movie. Amazing and beautiful. It's so amazing how everything works together. God is good.
@daughterofthewildwood7468
3 жыл бұрын
I live in the Ozark region of Missouri and your videos mean so much to me! Thank you for the reminder that it isn't going to happen in a day.
@gaylewatkins4685
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Jess and Miah, take a deep breath, everything is going to be awesome. ❤
@conniegibson9740
3 жыл бұрын
Jess, can you, just for now, have other shepherds come in and graze their flocks on your land to keep the grass down until your animals and systems are in place?
@TexasHomesteaders
3 жыл бұрын
The best part of having a bountiful harvest is sharing it with others. I've never made 200 jars of pickles at one time (gotten close) but I've made plenty of pumpkin butter, preserves and jelly of all sorts, jerky, dehydrated foods, salsa, pasta sauce, fermented foods, etc and they make great gift baskets. I've given a basket of eggs for Christmas. What's the point in surviving or thriving if you aren't sharing it with others? Giving it away is always the best part for me.
@hectorallen6209
3 жыл бұрын
🤔 first sell your kitchen hob ✅ get one that likes cast iron 👍 Do your drive & emergency shelter , then fence off and rent to grazing anything you can’t focus on before spring. Let it pay towards your dreams. Plant your late veg and focus on each other & the family. 🌱👍🥰
@charityrobbins6395
3 жыл бұрын
I love clothes lines. Nothing better than fresh wind dried sheets and blankets to cuddle up with. Something so different about it. I love the concept ya'll have going. I am so excited to see everything grow for ya'll in every way!!
@tracybruring7560
3 жыл бұрын
I am a 60 year old single homesteader. If i can offer some perspective? you are soooooooo young. if you are so busy looking forward at your dream you will miss the fun...the process!....look at that little face on your shoulder under the tree. look at that smile. Even if you just live there...just live there...the land is better. I recommended before a to scale map of the farm. with current and future buildings / stuff on it. you can move stuff around as your ideas change. and you can see your small progresses; it makes a difference. don't miss the process. it is so fun
@groundedrootshomestead8885
3 жыл бұрын
Discouragement. It has been one of my biggest struggles throughout this journey. I try to remind myself what I am accomplishing. I'm providing full time care to my disabled adult son, raising meat birds and chickens/ducks for eggs, rebuilding the soil after years of it being chemicalized (regardless of a small harvest). All while there is only one income earned by my amazing husband. So sometimes I have to be reminded to push pride and selfishness aside, accept God's grace and love and say thank you to the One who has great plans for me. God bless your family and thank you for being an encouragement.--Paula
@McMurrayHatchery
3 жыл бұрын
Ducks and snails - Biggest Little Farm! Such a great movie. LOVE how they turned barren land into such a beautiful and thriving farm. You'll get there. Change is hard, my friend. But you're destined for big things and it'll be worth the wait to see. :)
@cherylirvin3919
3 жыл бұрын
I just read that if animals have a lot of field, they will pick only their favorites and then deplete the best quality grasses. If you put them on smaller pastures, you will have to move them more regularly but they will eat more evenly because they are afraid they will run out of food. That gives the most nutritious grasses have time to recover and even overtake the less desirable types.
Пікірлер: 838