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

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  • @caroldean4417
    @caroldean4417 3 роки тому +6

    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.

  • @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

  • @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❣

  • @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.👏

  • @julieschlender3823
    @julieschlender3823 8 місяців тому +1

    Awww...look at little Ben!!!

  • @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!

  • @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.

  • @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 ✝️❤️👍

  • @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.

  • @el3389
    @el3389 5 років тому +115

    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.

  • @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.

  • @meyergirl1
    @meyergirl1 5 років тому +49

    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!

  • @katiemcbainnn
    @katiemcbainnn 4 роки тому +1

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

  • @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!

  • @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.

  • @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!

  • @MidwestGirl
    @MidwestGirl 5 років тому +2

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

  • @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.

  • @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!

  • @VicStAmand
    @VicStAmand 4 роки тому +1

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

  • @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!!

  • @samanthainthestacks
    @samanthainthestacks 5 років тому +20

    You’re melon story is making me tear up💕

  • @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.

  • @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.

  • @mariepaugh4493
    @mariepaugh4493 4 роки тому +1

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

  • @suchnothing
    @suchnothing 5 років тому +4

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

  • @tammynevil2422
    @tammynevil2422 4 роки тому

    You an d your family are highly valued

  • @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...

  • @amandaquaite8497
    @amandaquaite8497 4 роки тому +1

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

  • @TABULOUS1
    @TABULOUS1 2 роки тому

    The Spirit of your Energy is SO GENUINE.

  • @Robynsonfire
    @Robynsonfire 5 років тому +4

    3:16 Ben says "That's the garden life." 😍 he's just the sweetest ever!

  • @farmerchick3040
    @farmerchick3040 2 роки тому

    What a beautiful story and a beautiful melon.

  • @erika_is_growing
    @erika_is_growing 5 років тому

    Fantastic and powerful story about kajari melon.

  • @brigittemadrid3739
    @brigittemadrid3739 3 роки тому +2

    Oh my goodness Jess!!! I just had my very first kajari melon and it has literally changed my life and gave me this incredible joy for the end of summer and it's sweet gifts!

  • @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.

  • @tinakaye74
    @tinakaye74 2 роки 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.

  • @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. ❤❤

  • @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!

  • @VolunaVids
    @VolunaVids 5 років тому +2

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

  • @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!

  • @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.

  • @ummm8511
    @ummm8511 3 роки тому

    I hear the cicadas in the background. Reminds me of my childhood....

  • @kimberlygollehon5880
    @kimberlygollehon5880 5 років тому +2

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

  • @MsDelacruz69
    @MsDelacruz69 5 років тому

    Your son is the cutest 🙏

  • @lauriesickles5393
    @lauriesickles5393 5 років тому +1

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

  • @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

  • @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!

  • @lleok
    @lleok 5 років тому

    Thanks God for Joseph Simcox! An incredible seed hunter! And thank God for Jess and Kajari melons!

    • @lleok
      @lleok 5 років тому

      PS, You probably are not aware Jess, but Kajari seeds are also selling out across Australia and Im still trying to get my hands on them!

  • @kaleflower2319
    @kaleflower2319 5 років тому +2

    You have to go camping with your family and get away from the farm! Camping is part of the family hearth! I love watching your family and you teach me so much

  • @MrBwalendy
    @MrBwalendy 2 роки тому

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

  • @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.

  • @j.reneewhite915
    @j.reneewhite915 5 років тому +1

    I would loooooove to purchase some Kajari melon seeds from you and continue the story.

    • @GossMania
      @GossMania 5 років тому

      I was given some and will be planting them for sure next year can't wait.

  • @heidigib01
    @heidigib01 5 років тому

    What a beautiful story about the (Kajari?) melon. I will have to seek those out. Thankyou for sharing the story. I’m just starting my first garden, in containers. You’ve inspired me, thankyou. Please keep sharing especially for us just starting and with much to learn.

  • @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.

  • @michelemorgan3499
    @michelemorgan3499 2 роки 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.

  • @megh8195
    @megh8195 4 роки тому +1

    Your Kajari melons inspired me to place one more seed order! Yours look orange inside, but I've seen others that are green. I just checked Baker's Creek and they say theirs are green, now. I will grow them and see what I get at the end of summer, but I sure would like an orange-fleshed variety. 🧡

    • @ladybugsgarden30
      @ladybugsgarden30 2 роки тому +1

      Thanks! I was wondering why everything I saw was green while hers was beautiful orange flesh.

  • @renitahebner3084
    @renitahebner3084 5 років тому

    He’s sooo cute. I hope UA-cam doesn’t stop you from showing your babies. I think we all would be so bummed. God bless 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...

  • @elizabethanrose
    @elizabethanrose 2 роки тому

    Your son is so cute and your garden is so inspiring! Just planted Kiku Chrysanthemum melons and waiting to harvest. And I love the pink okra. Gotta find those seeds as well.

  • @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.

  • @julesjam215
    @julesjam215 4 роки тому

    That lil dude is so cute!

  • @sheilak4493
    @sheilak4493 5 років тому

    Love that story and sweet Ben

  • @karenbrown5177
    @karenbrown5177 5 років тому

    I planted the kajari melons because of watching you. The plants have gone crazy and I have many melons but none ripe yet. I can't wait. Thanks. Blessings.

    • @marshah1267
      @marshah1267 5 років тому

      Can you please sell me some seeds. When you harvest your melons. I'm in Miami fl. 🙏

    • @karenbrown5177
      @karenbrown5177 5 років тому

      @@marshah1267 I will try to save some if they keep doing well.

  • @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 !!!

  • @jennifernunez1528
    @jennifernunez1528 4 роки тому

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

  • @januarysdaughter6664
    @januarysdaughter6664 3 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!

  • @RainyJo715
    @RainyJo715 2 роки тому

    I’m growing Kajari melons for the 2nd year, and every day I walk out to that arched cattle panel and look for new babies, also to check the progress of the ones that I have growing already, all at different sizes and stages. I’m so excited to share them with new ppl this year, as well, and it’s all because of you Jess! :) Because of you, I’ve tried so many amazing new varieties of tomatoes, peppers, beans, and the list goes on! Because of you, I got my first cattle panel 2 years ago, my Kajari melons. My noodle beans, purple and green hanging beautifully. You introduced me to the Cucamelons, and now I have family growing them too. And I didn’t have much luck last year, but finally this year, I have many Ground Cherry plants growing for the first time ever! I’d never even heard of them before up here in the northern plains. I’ve been a gardener for a long time, but I enjoy my garden so much more, because of you!! God Bless!! 🙏🏼

  • @skye32154
    @skye32154 5 років тому +2

    Ben is precious as always,you got me hooked on kajari melons as well,this season is the first time I'm growing it,my grandchildren an I love it.

  • @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.

  • @sn232
    @sn232 2 роки 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.

  • @bfb0716
    @bfb0716 5 років тому

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

  • @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.

  • @juliem.679
    @juliem.679 5 років тому

    What a wonderful story about the Kajari melon! I don't grow any, but they sound just perfect! It's a testament to how global the family garden really is and, by extension, our kitchens. Food can bring the world together.

  • @anniesadventures5133
    @anniesadventures5133 4 роки тому

    Your sleeve is gorgeous! It looks as though it's telling a tale. Next season, that melon will be in my garden. My son gets so excited to tend his melons. Talk about making a mommas heart burst with pride.

  • @jimoyler1780
    @jimoyler1780 4 роки тому

    I've got my first six Kajari melon plants growing. Your video inspired me to try them. So far so good!

  • @pauladaniels6936
    @pauladaniels6936 5 років тому

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

  • @pamelajones4327
    @pamelajones4327 4 роки тому

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

  • @LSFprepper
    @LSFprepper 3 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.

  • @emmadalrymple4102
    @emmadalrymple4102 5 років тому +2

    Great story behind the Kajari melon and the seeds. They ARE a beautiful looking fruit, on my must try seed list for next year! Very informative video. Your hair is pretty when up. I am sure much cooler too!

  • @perfectperspectives
    @perfectperspectives 4 роки тому

    Thank you for your history on the Kajari Mellon

  • @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

  • @daveschreiner413
    @daveschreiner413 5 років тому

    Very cool story about the little melon.

  • @elsa8577
    @elsa8577 4 роки тому

    I have never seen Kajari melon, this is my first time doing my own little garden since I lost my house after my husband went to be with the Lord. There are so many new things out there but let me tell you I do appreciate you and all that you share thank you and blessings on you and yours

  • @maribethaimesbury4028
    @maribethaimesbury4028 3 роки тому

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

  • @grannyt1264
    @grannyt1264 5 років тому

    Benny is so cute you just want to hug him! Mmmmmm good tomatoes mom and good melons too!!

  • @gbrunogougler8765
    @gbrunogougler8765 5 років тому

    SWEET STORY on melon and seeds!

  • @sallyburkett1676
    @sallyburkett1676 5 років тому

    Benjamin’s favorite thing about camping, coming home to these delicious tomatoes, mmmmmm!

  • @thedivaang
    @thedivaang 5 років тому +3

    I did the cattle panel trellis this year because of that video. Would love to have some of those seeds for next year!!❤❤

  • @Extremestoic23678
    @Extremestoic23678 4 роки тому

    Besides the garden the insect sounds are awesome!

  • @kkr5428
    @kkr5428 2 роки тому

    I started kajari seeds indoors and just last week finally got them in the ground (well, a 10 gallon grow bag)! I am cautiously optimistic...so far they are small starts but healthy and happy looking. I really hope to successfully grow them this summer! I am also trying to grow Mandurang Moon tomatoes. The starts were so big and hearty compared to the thinner, slighter cherry tomatoes I started. I put an egg in each hole, Jess!! 😋

  • @Dimongrl88
    @Dimongrl88 5 років тому

    Camping is Good for u, you look rested!!

  • @Beecozz7
    @Beecozz7 5 років тому

    I have 2 Kajari melons, one the size of a golf ball the other looks like a small water balloon, oval shape, 6 plants, I'm in Oregon so I'm happy. Next year I'll start them earlier and warmer then set them out in June. TY JESS Lovely video!

  • @leydi4558
    @leydi4558 5 років тому +1

    The first time I saw this melon was on your channel. Quickly bought seeds from Baker Creek and I can't wait to grow them next Spring. Thank you for sharing!!!

    • @GossMania
      @GossMania 5 років тому +1

      Same here but someone bless me and gave me some I can't wait to try them

  • @joedapro555
    @joedapro555 3 роки тому

    Good story. Thank you.

  • @cynthiahurry-asoulsearcher729
    @cynthiahurry-asoulsearcher729 5 років тому +1

    U couldn't be more right! The Kajari is in my garden this year only because u introduced me to it. Thank u. Same with the Romanesco and German Johnson's, which I've been hoping u'll update us on how they turned out. Much love to u and ur family.

  • @ratgirl44
    @ratgirl44 5 років тому

    I grew them this year! One plant produced 11 melons! They were wonderful and really lived up to the hype. Thank you

    • @virginiaallisonpeck2517
      @virginiaallisonpeck2517 3 роки тому

      What did they taste like? On the video it kinda looks like cantaloupe?Does it taste like cantaloupe or more like watermelon?

  • @manysibs955
    @manysibs955 5 років тому +2

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

  • @allanbonnieguffey5634
    @allanbonnieguffey5634 4 роки тому

    You are the reason I ordered the kajari melons. They are so cute. Can't wait until they ripen so we can try them

  • @gia154
    @gia154 3 роки тому

    Love you guys, God bless !