My Favorite Little Melon ( The Kajari Melon ) | VLOG | Roots and Refuge

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  • @jaebee9308
    @jaebee9308 4 роки тому +3

    My Son in law is from North India. He was so surprised & delighted to learn that we've discovered these melons in the U.S. He says they grow wild in India and they never have to plant them. He says they come up wild in the corn fields too, and grow up the stalks. They eat them green AND orange. When they're still green and not quite ripe, his Grandmother makes a "very yummy" chutney out of them while they're still sour & just slightly sweet. He also says Kajari is pronounced Kah-jah-REE.

  • @julieschlender3823
    @julieschlender3823 3 місяці тому +1

    Awww...look at little Ben!!!

  • @el3389
    @el3389 5 років тому +116

    You didn't eat tomatoes while on your trip?! That's probably why you got a headache. It was withdrawal symptoms! hehe

    • @GossMania
      @GossMania 5 років тому +2

      HAHA I know right. You miss with your daily intake you get your body all out of wack with what it is used to eating etc.

  • @juliekooiker3408
    @juliekooiker3408 5 років тому +60

    You son is my favorite little vegetable eater!! So precious!

  • @rachelfrees1268
    @rachelfrees1268 2 роки тому +2

    God’s blessings. We are all one and our foods bring us together.👏

  • @NodoughAcres
    @NodoughAcres 5 років тому +78

    Kajari melons are definitely on my list for next year, I can't wait. Ben's enthusiasm is infectious, My 5 year old watches y'all and then immediately wants to go out to the garden and try things.. So thank you and God Bless y'all

    • @laurawallace8094
      @laurawallace8094 5 років тому

      Just ordered some. Can’t wait!😀

    • @GossMania
      @GossMania 5 років тому

      I finally got some myself. I am going to defiantly be planting them next year.

  • @caroldean4417
    @caroldean4417 3 роки тому +2

    i just ordered 2 packs. i am late stage 4 breast cancer and this is probably my last summer. i really want to grow and taste a kanjari melon. before i pass. GOD IS GOOD! hw provides and instructs and gives us knowledge to pass on.

  • @heksennest
    @heksennest 5 років тому +39

    I did my best to find the seeds after seen the Kajari in your vlogs. I never succeeded here in The Netherlands to produce a melon from my garden. And now i have 8 growing on 2 plants!!! So happy to have found you and your inspiration!!!! Bless you all!

  • @meyergirl1
    @meyergirl1 5 років тому +47

    aaand I just went down a Baker Creek rabbit hole (not the first time) and now have a cart full of stuff.

    • @chelinfusco6403
      @chelinfusco6403 5 років тому +1

      Haha! I know right? It is so contagious. Hahaha.

    • @ardenpeters4386
      @ardenpeters4386 5 років тому

      Just ordered melons sweet peas and poppy seeds!

  • @megangray7769
    @megangray7769 5 років тому +29

    Melon Theology ❤️👍 isn't it amazing what God shows us in the simplest things when we incline our ear to listen ?? I'm mind blown constantly ✝️❤️👍

  • @joycehernandez9154
    @joycehernandez9154 2 роки тому +1

    Hi Jess *☀️* I love your down home & world views 💕 Just think, one day in Heaven you will meet those folks from the other side of the world, AND we who love you will come see your Gorgeous Gardens❣

  • @thedreamingeye5779
    @thedreamingeye5779 3 роки тому +10

    I really appreciate you teaching your children that spiders are friends! I wish more people did that, too many people kill them out of fear. They're such great, yet misunderstood little creatures.

    • @locoken
      @locoken Рік тому +1

      Second this. I was brought up being taught that spiders were to be killed any time you found them. Yeah, I don't like them crawling on me but we catch them and put them outside if they are found in the house. I'd much rather have them around so they take care of all the other nasty pests. Let nature take it's course and stay out of its way.

  • @suchnothing
    @suchnothing 5 років тому +4

    Ahhh pizza. That saviour of parents and university students alike.

  • @amandaolson4232
    @amandaolson4232 4 роки тому +1

    I didn't a video about melon would make me cry but when you talked about the kingdom of God cry

    • @amandaolson4232
      @amandaolson4232 4 роки тому +1

      That was supposed to be the cry emoji haha

  • @farmerchick3040
    @farmerchick3040 2 роки тому

    What a beautiful story and a beautiful melon.

  • @ARMAGEDDONguitar
    @ARMAGEDDONguitar 5 років тому +6

    I have never in my life heard such an awesome story about a melon. Great job keeping it thriving.

  • @tammynevil2422
    @tammynevil2422 4 роки тому

    You an d your family are highly valued

  • @samanthainthestacks
    @samanthainthestacks 5 років тому +20

    You’re melon story is making me tear up💕

  • @julesjam215
    @julesjam215 4 роки тому

    That lil dude is so cute!

  • @MidwestGirl
    @MidwestGirl 5 років тому +2

    OMGoodness, that little Ben.......too adorable........I can't even......

  • @gbrunogougler8765
    @gbrunogougler8765 5 років тому

    SWEET STORY on melon and seeds!

  • @erika_is_growing
    @erika_is_growing 5 років тому

    Fantastic and powerful story about kajari melon.

  • @MsDelacruz69
    @MsDelacruz69 5 років тому

    Your son is the cutest 🙏

  • @Dimongrl88
    @Dimongrl88 5 років тому

    Camping is Good for u, you look rested!!

  • @sheilak4493
    @sheilak4493 5 років тому

    Love that story and sweet Ben

  • @VicStAmand
    @VicStAmand 4 роки тому +1

    I was not expecting to cry 10 minutes into this video. What a beautiful story!

  • @willowdeanvannette9128
    @willowdeanvannette9128 5 років тому +26

    Because of you I have 3 Kajari melon plants growing, first time ever. So far 2 fruits growing.

    • @dianamason4206
      @dianamason4206 5 років тому +2

      We too are trying the Kajari melon this year because of you :)

    • @tysonha
      @tysonha 5 років тому +2

      Me too! lol
      They almost all died from pests, I thought I would be lucky if I got 1 melon, but several plants made a come back and I have a at least 5 melons that I can see ! Excited!

  • @ldg2655
    @ldg2655 5 років тому +8

    ❤❤❤I love Benjamin!! He is DEFINITELY your little gardening partner!! I get a kick out of how he knows the names of the fruit and just the funny stuff he says!!

  • @MrBwalendy
    @MrBwalendy Рік тому

    Great garden, nice presentation, fantastic kid! Hats off.

  • @amandaquaite8497
    @amandaquaite8497 4 роки тому +1

    Jessica your soo awesome!I love watching your vidoes!!

  • @perfectperspectives
    @perfectperspectives 4 роки тому

    Thank you for your history on the Kajari Mellon

  • @daveschreiner413
    @daveschreiner413 5 років тому

    Very cool story about the little melon.

  • @weirdheathersgarden
    @weirdheathersgarden 5 років тому +13

    I like your story with the Kajari melon. You’re such a great storyteller, I wish I had your skill. Your skill at gardening would be pretty useful too, but I’m still learning, so I’ll get there eventually 😊 Thank you so much for making these videos, they’re super inspiring to me.

    • @GossMania
      @GossMania 5 років тому +1

      I know she does so well. I have been learning so much from them. I can't wait to learn more and become more knowledgeable about my garden as it grows.

  • @melanieevansmartin5232
    @melanieevansmartin5232 5 років тому +1

    Kajari melon seeds ran out before I could get them. But next year I will order early so I can grow them. And hopefully save seeds to pass on. I love the way they look. Earths goodness for all.

  • @katiemcbain4342
    @katiemcbain4342 3 роки тому +1

    2:52 loved seeing you teach sweet ben to leave even the tiniest critters be 🥰

  • @ParmeetShaw
    @ParmeetShaw 5 років тому +1

    I am from Punjab, now in Canada, my mouth is watering at the thought of them...I so miss them...enjoy!

  • @mariepaugh4493
    @mariepaugh4493 4 роки тому +1

    OMG, your baby saying "that's the garden life". I love love love that!

  • @meebeatie4013
    @meebeatie4013 5 років тому +3

    I haven't kept up with your show for a while because life gets in the way. But, after watching this episode (if that's what you call it) I was reminded about why. Why I love your channel. it is your natral lyrical thoughts that speaks the words in my heart too. So thank you, and i hope to meet you someday.

  • @VLynnie
    @VLynnie 4 роки тому

    I bought Kajari Melon seeds because of you. They are so pretty. I hope I'll have a story about them eventually.

  • @t-rachel19
    @t-rachel19 5 років тому

    Love your melon story!

  • @gia154
    @gia154 2 роки тому

    Love you guys, God bless !

  • @trishfrench1927
    @trishfrench1927 4 роки тому

    I just luv your kids

  • @musa2775
    @musa2775 5 років тому

    Thank you so much for only putting your ads BEFORE your content and not throughout! I can't tell you how appreciated it is. Cheers!

  • @texasjohnflobbert6545
    @texasjohnflobbert6545 3 роки тому

    Can't wait to get to that point in this years garden. Just used your vid to refresh my memory on uppotting tomatoes. Did that tonight. Got 7 super sweets and only one lucid gem made it because somehow a moth larvae got into em in the garage.

  • @LouisaSharp
    @LouisaSharp 5 років тому

    Hi from Scotland ,I have been binge watching today... those Melons look so yummy... I love tomatoes canny eat them fresh anymore. .. I.B.S... my dad had a greenhoose and when we were wee we had to whistle so he kent we werent eating the small yellow tomatoes... they were my fav... ... my fav piece/ sandwich was.. fresh cut lettuce from the garden... washed ... and salad cream... memories... he did grow all oor veg /tattie etc... and flowers and some went to the church oan a Sunday... Thank you for sharing your time with us.... Louisa...

  • @VolunaVids
    @VolunaVids 5 років тому +2

    Did Benjamin say "That's the garden life" ?? SO sweet!!

  • @JessicaHolmes
    @JessicaHolmes 3 роки тому

    I love your story 💕💕

  • @heinkristen1
    @heinkristen1 5 років тому +4

    Some how you manage to almost bring me tears at least once a week, today it was about a melon! LOL

  • @jackiekitchennowordsneeded587
    @jackiekitchennowordsneeded587 4 роки тому

    On my list for next year, kajari mellow.

  • @Shivermetimbers90
    @Shivermetimbers90 Рік тому

    I just found out about these and can’t wait to grow them next year!!!!!

  • @bfb0716
    @bfb0716 5 років тому

    Awesome story about the Kajari melon. Will have to try them next year.

  • @LeahBrooksJeremiahGardens
    @LeahBrooksJeremiahGardens 4 роки тому

    Beautiful message!

  • @gardengirl50t30
    @gardengirl50t30 5 років тому +1

    God bless the people that stay at your house and take care of your animals continually while you go vaca. ❤❤

  • @janetlovesu
    @janetlovesu 5 років тому +1

    So many more stories to tell of these seeds and of these people. If we recognize that fully it nearly overwhelms us. But that is God.

  • @manysibs955
    @manysibs955 5 років тому +2

    Definition of a little boy...Noise with Dirt on it. 😁 love your family!!

  • @heatherfonner
    @heatherfonner 5 років тому +1

    The Israel melon, My sister would dice them up and freeze them in small batches, she would make smoothies with goats milk and put them in freezer pops..oh my goodness amazing pop cicles ..

  • @TABULOUS1
    @TABULOUS1 2 роки тому

    The Spirit of your Energy is SO GENUINE.

  • @sn232
    @sn232 Рік тому

    I ate my first Ha'Ogen the other day and it was so ripe the outside was orange! The flesh was pure white the whole way to the rind, and it was sweeter than sweet! Had a sweet, floral taste and we thought that the closer you got to the rind, the more it had a hint of a sweet banana flavor. So eager to try growing the Kajari Melon, I need to find seeds for it! The Madhu Ras is also a delicious one to grow that is small.

  • @LSFprepper
    @LSFprepper 2 роки тому

    A friend of ours just gifted us some of these seeds. Can't wait to try and grow some myself so i can pass on the gift to others.

  • @tinakaye74
    @tinakaye74 Рік тому

    Very well said. Great story. Goes to show how something so simple becomes so sought-after. I want some. I grew dragon eggs and hara Madhu melon from baker creek for the first time. Dragon eggs are amazing. Melon is growing now. Can't wait to taste it. You have also turned me onto the cherry tomatoes (blueberry) . Thank you so much.

  • @littlegoatfeathers690
    @littlegoatfeathers690 5 років тому

    Thank you for such a lovely video . The importance of having a persistent heart .

  • @jaynemar1
    @jaynemar1 5 років тому

    Girl, I just adore you!

  • @grandiesgarden175
    @grandiesgarden175 5 років тому

    What a beautiful story. Thank you!
    Your garden is a valuable classroom, thank you for sharing!

  • @kejarboe
    @kejarboe 5 років тому

    Aww, the Lucies! Perfect!

  • @pamelajones4327
    @pamelajones4327 4 роки тому

    You have taught me so much! You are a huge blessing!

  • @WinkTartanBelle
    @WinkTartanBelle 5 років тому

    One of my favorite gardening videos of all time. The story of that one melon is very deep. Thanks for sharing it!

  • @HeatherHasToStartSomewhere
    @HeatherHasToStartSomewhere 5 років тому

    Aww thank you for sharing your Kajari Melon story😊

  • @maribethaimesbury4028
    @maribethaimesbury4028 3 роки тому

    2021, because of you I have these melons Im planting in a cattle panel arch this year..

  • @Harrowfarms
    @Harrowfarms 5 років тому +3

    I'm glad you guys were able to take a little time away. For me time away makes me love my home and homestead just that much more. 💛

  • @debzyj376
    @debzyj376 5 років тому

    Thank you....Enjoyed .

  • @joedapro555
    @joedapro555 3 роки тому

    Good story. Thank you.

  • @Charito29NP
    @Charito29NP 4 роки тому

    So sweet. Love you all from Los Angeles ❤️

  • @inderwink
    @inderwink 5 років тому +2

    Having a tough week. Just want you to know that in addition to informative and inspiring, your channel is a great comfort to me. Thank you for sharing.

  • @emptynestgardens9057
    @emptynestgardens9057 3 роки тому

    I adore this history and your part in its continuing story and persistence. 💗🍈 It's now on my must grow list.

  • @seedaholicgardens9085
    @seedaholicgardens9085 5 років тому +3

    This video was just wonderful!To me it epitomzes what gardening is all about!Ben is part garden gnome for sure, he's not dirty, he is communing with the Lord in his happy place! You and Sweet Miah make such aweet babies! ALL of them!🦋💓👍

    • @GossMania
      @GossMania 5 років тому

      Yes a garden is beautiful and even the smallest things that are hidden if you look for them with give you the biggest rewards!

  • @michelemorgan3499
    @michelemorgan3499 Рік тому

    Thank you for this story about the melon. For many reasons, this was just what I needed to hear today. I love watching your gardening / farm life testimony clips.

  • @cbeshorern
    @cbeshorern 5 років тому +8

    MY FIRST KAJARI MELONS ARE BLOOMING ON MY CATTLE PANEL TRELLIS!! All 6 of my plants are blooming away! Can't wait to try it!

  • @geeker211
    @geeker211 5 років тому +1

    I need to try growing these next year! I love it when Ben helps you in the garden, he is such a little cutie , I love him

  • @ANGELMOON4217
    @ANGELMOON4217 5 років тому +1

    ORDERED SEEDS FOR THIS AFTER WATCHING YOU. THANK YOU. LOVE YOUR HAIR UP!!

  • @andrianalam8311
    @andrianalam8311 5 років тому

    Oh my goodness your little boy is sooo cute! Love it.

  • @kirkb2286
    @kirkb2286 5 років тому

    I love watching Benjamin in the garden and how enthusiastic he is when he is eating right out of the garden... it does my heart good seeing his beautiful smile !!!

  • @kimberlygollehon5880
    @kimberlygollehon5880 5 років тому +2

    I love watching your channel! Thank you for sharing a little bit of your world with us♥️

  • @jennifernunez1528
    @jennifernunez1528 4 роки тому

    Amazing how beautiful a community of people care for this earth 🌍

  • @RGunnwalker
    @RGunnwalker 5 років тому

    Our first year growing Kajari. Cant wait to try it out.❤🌱

  • @JP-vq6ku
    @JP-vq6ku 3 роки тому

    We bought some seeds this year. We are praying for success. Great message Jess. Everything in life is so significant.

  • @shelleyham
    @shelleyham 5 років тому

    I loved hearing the story behind the kajari melon. Thank you :-)

  • @garden4life622
    @garden4life622 5 років тому

    I so appreciate your commentary about the many individuals who were part of saving and preserving the Kajari Melon. It illustrates the importance of passing on gardening knowledge and tradition to the next generation of gardeners...

  • @lauriesickles5393
    @lauriesickles5393 5 років тому +1

    My mouth was watering as you sampled those amazing melons!!

  • @Just-Nikki
    @Just-Nikki 5 років тому +1

    What a beautiful story and lesson. There are a lot of us that are now a part of that story. Thank you for inspiring us.

  • @kathrinekerns8398
    @kathrinekerns8398 5 років тому

    Bless you too.

  • @pauladaniels6936
    @pauladaniels6936 5 років тому

    Love the testimony of God's goodness in your life.

  • @wallstreethomestead5979
    @wallstreethomestead5979 5 років тому

    Thank you for sharing your story of the Kajari melon, I am fascinated in the history and personal stories behind heirloom seeds. It adds the wonderfulness of the fruit/produce when you harvest and enjoy them
    Keep up the aweso.e videos.

  • @mikkileon6380
    @mikkileon6380 4 роки тому

    I love this story 💞 thank you 🥰

  • @Extremestoic23678
    @Extremestoic23678 4 роки тому

    Besides the garden the insect sounds are awesome!

  • @angelazayas345
    @angelazayas345 5 років тому

    You and your family are the reason I decided to plant Kajari melons. It has started to symbolize Unity and Family. Thank you for you videos and for sharing your family with me

  • @januarysdaughter6664
    @januarysdaughter6664 2 роки тому

    I had this strange, mutant plant that came with my acorn squash seeds. I let it grow out of curiosity. If it weren't for you, Jess, always talking about your kajari melons, I would not have known where to start looking. Sure enough, I got one beautiful kajari melon, but it was a bit more yellowish when it was ripe. I have the seeds curing on a plate, of course! I'm excited for next year!

  • @Meg_Coons
    @Meg_Coons 4 роки тому

    I tried growing them years ago with no luck but now I’m convinced to try and try again

  • @stormienotstormy
    @stormienotstormy 3 роки тому

    What are the odds that I open UA-cam, and today my first kajari melon has fallen from the vine!!! Thank you Jess you are amazing!

  • @ErinsProjects
    @ErinsProjects 5 років тому

    I subscribed because i like that you give so much helpful information. Everytime a new video pops up, it has you smiling on the cover. Your smile is beautiful and so is your family. Thanks for sharing your garden.

  • @arunamall9682
    @arunamall9682 5 років тому

    I also purchased Kajari melon seeds after seeing it on your channel. I have about 5 growing so far and I can't wait to try them.