You didn't walk away. You were led. Accepting "help" is much harder than offering and giving help. We can't see abundance without occasional lack.

Thanks be to God. Feel blessed to hear you thanking him instead of whining!

The years that I raised my chicks in the greenhouse I never had hornworms. It seems that they clean out all of the bad bugs and fertilize - and it provides a safe warm place for them to learn and grow. ❤️

We call it a loss and God calls it a lesson 💛💛💛🙌🏻

Horn worm grubs are in your high tunnel soil. That is how they got in there. All you other efforts were really good. You have the option to pull it all up and till it up a few times to kill the grubs or you can plant other things in there for a couple years to disrupt everything. I think you could just let your chickens hang out in there after each till so they can eat all the yummies and clean things up. That would mean you could try again next season. ☺

A old man that I once worked for told me if farming was easy then everyone would do it. You are one of the strongest women I've had the honor to know. You will be just fine . I have faith in you. Keep your head up. The Father never closes one door without opening another. God bless you and family.

I needed this today. I just left hospice visiting a dear friend, Grandma Jan, and we always did apple pies together in the fall. Please keep sharing these sweet moments with your Mom and precious Grandma. Your blessed beyond measure and I know you understand that. Life is short folks, enjoy making memories like spaghetti sauce and apple pies. ❤❤❤

God amazes every day. Isn't it wonderful how God knows our needs? It must have been hard holding on to faith in the face of apparent disaster, but just goes to show we should, because God provides.

I have been conducting a little garden experiment this summer. Hornworms HATE dill. I sowed seeds all between the tomato rows and around the plants. Just let 'em grow willy nilly. Not one hornworm. Two rows away, with no dill in sight, several volunteer tomatoes came up. Found hornworms on those and some random volunteer tomatillos. I highly recommend the dill. It works! I'm so sorry about your heartbreaking loss, but next year will be great. 💚

I had a lot of hornworms in my garden last year. I went out every night with a blacklight to keep them under control. This year I planted large leaf Italian basil in the rows with my tomatoes along with marigolds. I only found 4 hornworms this year! I have read that planting basil with tomatoes repels them and I guess it's true. Besides the fact that my plants didn't get attacked, I have a ton of basil to preserve. I also never peel my tomatoes for sauce, spaghetti sauce, or even diced tomatoes.

I didn't expect to be crying over tomatoes today but here I am! Thank you for sharing this 🥹

We serve an incredible God. He is always ahead of us.. clearing our path. The circles He works separately and then in union always amazes me.. oh to be loved by such a kind Father.

Basil. Lots n lots of basil. N no hornworms. They hate it.

I plant 6 30 foot rows of green beans each year. My wife saids why you plant so much when 3 rows would take care of us . I said I like to plant extra to give way to people who are able to plant a garden god always blesses

.....And God still provided....We lost our home to fire almost two years ago. Devastating. Hard. Horrible. BUT. No one, no animals were hurt. Sure, we lost our home, we had to say goodbye to so many things that were ruined (including the house itself) Tho that makes me sad, I can honestly say I can't think of a single thing that I am devastated at the loss of. My point-thru all of the last two years God has been present and has provided needs we didn't know we had. He has brought us into the company of others who have lost so much more than we did. In this season, God has taught me so much about how to receive blessings from Him and others. That's really hard. He taught me not to rob others of the blessings they will receive because they were obedient to bless me. In the end, my life is so much richer, so blessed when I am able to receive and give blessings. Prayers for your tomato's!

You gave me HAPPY TEARS..so emotional and I feel it relays to us in some way or another 🌱✝️🙏🏽🌱 Yes thank you for that Testimony 🍅

I have intercropped basil with my tomatoes and I haven't seen hornworms. I wish you all the best in your next growing season. Thank you for sharing your loss and the blessing that the Lord gave you through your neighbors' generosity!

Thank you for sharing this! Hearing how the Lord provides never gets old. God is good sister! 😊

God is good all the time, and all the time God is good! Priceless sharing of how God provides!

His blessings are very abundant even when we just can't. God bless!

God is soooo good! I have gone through something similar….my husband rolled his semi truck and was in the hospital for 7 weeks….praise God he is ok! But in all of this my garden totally burnt up and worms took the rest. Some of my friends figured out what was going on and have been gifting me with fruit and veggies and have even gone foraging for me…I am crying as I type this I know we serve Jehovah Jireh my provider! He always provides. Thank you for sharing your story.

I rarely comment because I'm usually cooking or cleaning and watching. So I came back today just to comment!! First I always love seeing Mom and grandma in the videos!! I absolutely love your authenticity..... You openly shared your heart with us ( you could have kept it secret & just showed us your processing the tomatoes) but you didn't. You inspired & encouraged so many people with this video. What a light that is shining bright in you. The reminder of Yahweh/ Gods provision in our lives is so on time. I'm really excited for the sweet homestead lady that will be blessed. I'm sure it changed her life and she is excited for answered prayers and provisions... Looking forward to seeing how her life changes and more greatness from you ❤❤❤

Without the loss, there wouldn’t have been need. Without your need, the connection would not have been strengthened. Loss makes space for something new.

OH NO Kaylee I'm so sorry! I know how special sauce day is for you guys. We have had huge success with spraying BT in our high tunnel for hornworms. They will overwinter right in the soil under the plants and pupate under there. So there might be tons under the soil ready for next year. I agree with people saying to have chickens go through there.

Horn Worms can be devastating. They are hungry...Sorry for your loss. Your High Tunnel Jungle has always been fantastic. Till the soil and turn your chickens loose for a feast on the Grubs. Plant Basil mixed in with your Tomatoes next year. I commented on your last video that you have a Blessed Life, You know I have watched you and your Family more than three years and have always stated how hard working you all are to achieve your" Blessed Life". Your neighbor knew his overflow would find a good home. Whether he heard from someone or not...he knew you would take care of them. God can surprise us at times. I am so glad it turned out well for you.

You are a remarkable family. God knew your need before you did... He provides... ABUNDANTLY !!! PRAISE HIS OMNICIENCE... Thank you dear Father for Your provision...

I am so amazed at how God cares about every detail of our lives. He is our great provider and loves each and every one of us so much. Thank you for sharing!

I love that, we never give up, we get up and go again. You make me smile.

Around here we call that a God nod! Those teaching moments that God sees your need and He sends your neighbor with tomatoes! I hope your neighbor enjoys the honey and you enjoy the sauce this year. God bless your family.

I can tell this is not a video you wanted to make, but I agree with everyone else that I also really needed this message too. My garden did not meet the grand expectations I had in mind this year, but I am so excited to give it another try next year. You aren't a failure, working with nature always comes with some unexpected turns!

My wife and I have been gardening for 40 years. I have been planting Carrots under my tomatoes, I can count on one hand how many Hornworms We have had in forty years. An old hippie gardener gave me a book called "TOMATOES LOVE CARROTS". I had to give it back to him, broke my heart.

So proud of you for giving Our Mighty Lord the credit! Bless you

I would just roll up the sides of the tunnel in spring and invite birds and the predator wasps in. This is the first year I had no horned worm damage at all. The only difference that I can point to is feeding the birds and having them around to feed on the horned worms. I love your channel.

I’m in such awe all the time! The Lord never leaves our side and is always moving the twigs that may cause us to stumble. You are very blessed beautiful one. ❤ Have a wonderful weekend.

Pumpkins, corn, beans and squash; the deer and groundhogs are killing it all!!! Girl anyone who does this feels your pain!! I find the perfect spaghetti squash in my large patch and I watch it grow and then I walk outside to check it again the next day... and its GONE!! Everything but the tip and the stem!!! Urg! So angry, but God blesses each of us in his own way. I was just saying to my husband this morning how at 30 I am still finding myself maturing. Not only do I get to watch my 8 and 10 year old children mature and grow to be better people but also to reflect on myself and watch myself blossom as well and that's more important than my replaceable harvest!

Awww So sorry, we had issues with growing vegetables this year. It will be ok. Pray for wisdom and jot down lessons learned. Plant basil with your tomatoes.

What beautiful tomatoes! God is so merciful and gracious to provide for us in our times of need. What a wonderful neighbor you have! Blessings!

You will never know how the tears 😢did flow over your confession of disappointment in your garden, then the smiles breaking through when your BLESSING 🙌 came true! I needed that so VERY MUCH today! YOU, your precious grandmother & mama...that is a picture of my past with mine ♥!! Family & loved ones are irreplaceable! Keep them close & tell them how much you love them all the time. You are a WONDERFUL content creator and I Love Your Channel! 💘

God always provides. Thank you so much for being so real because all of us gardeners have these moments. It doesnt matter how long you've done it sometimes things just dont work out, but so glad God always comes through.

My father in law would say, "Ain't God good" God's blessings are so abundant 😊

Your ability to show vulnerability and God’s love and grace is a real talent given to you by our Father. Thank you for being willing to show us. I’m glad to know I am not the only one who always makes a big ole mess! 😊❤

I have always believed that everything happens for a reason. Just keep doing what you do, Kaylee.

Oh boy is God so good!!!! Thank you Jesus for providing.... girl you got me crying right now!!! I've had hornworms too .. and they devastated my tomatoes. It was so hard because I babied them.... everything was looking so great, then within two days... all gone. I'll be praying and thanking God for your provisions ❤

What a wonderful neighbor! You truly are blessed!

What a beautiful testimony. Thank you for sharing. God cares for us in all ways. He knows exactly how to show himself in our lives. My husband and I have had testimonies just like this in our lives and they are so much for our souls. Thank you for You channel. We enjoy watching together. 🩵

That's amazing! God sees us. He knows. Praise God for His love, mercy and grace. 🙏

Wow, God is soooo good and so is your neighbor. See how God takes care of His children? So faithful. I've see God come through sooo many times for those that are faithful. Praise God!!! ❤

We have such an amazing God! I’m glad you had an amazing neighbor that had an abundance of tomatoes to help with the loss of your plants! That is the way life is supposed to be, we help each other out!❤

I'm so sorry, Kaylee! That's devastating, but you can trust the Lord to care for you! I have always moved my tomatoes from year to year because of tomato horn worms (evil vermin!)

I just saw how God blessed you! Our God is sooo good!

oh, this made me miss my grandma.I miss her soft hands and squishy hugs.

What a wonderful story...God provides! Clean out the old tarp, spray vinegar, put new down, then plant next year with basil. We used to grow 1200-1600 tomato plants a year and can 100+ quarts of sauce. Basil works. then you can use the basil for sauce too. I have the same grinder you do.

Kaylee….thank you for your transparency and genuine witness to Gods greatness and blessing in your life. I can’t get over how much I enjoy your channel. I’m learning so much!

It helps my heart to see people do something beautiful to help their neighbor. God is good. I am watching you make a mess while I make a mess blending my wild lettuce tinctures. 😂

CORE FIRST then blanch = less mess. That is a grapefruit spoon to eat grapefruits with I use those as well for many kitchen projects. Great for cleaning out squash or pumpkins with as well as many other foods.

I use BT, Thuricide, totally cool for organic gardening. That's what I do

Dear girl, I'm so sorry the hornworms demolished your crop. I recommend BT at the very first sighting. It only kills caterpillars by paralyzing their stomachs. Also someone else recommended letting your chickens in after the harvest. I have the kitchenaid attachment sauce squeezer. I've always cooked the tomatoes before running them through. It might help the machine work better. You are certainly a wonderful person. Thank you for being you.

We had the same thing last year... boy does it hurt!! An older farmer told to plant basil wiith my tomatoes... we did that this year, and wowzers...NOT 1 hornworm... amazing, so ill never plant tomato without basil... we also was hit with a tornado, and the Greenhouse took a direct hit, which was next to our house... no issues with the house praise God 🙌🙌🙌, however, ii rebuilt the Greenhouse even better and moved it to where I wanted it to begin with... soooo God blessed in the middle of the devistation! Thank you for sharing!! Blessings ❤

My tomato plants were eaten too. Those are hummingbird or sphinx moths. They were fluttering all around my flowers just about dusk. I had never seen them before and I am 70. God is always our provider!

I absolutely love the thought that your sweet neighbors abundant garden was helped along by your ladies and gorgeous hives. It is an awe inspiring full circle. You did well. ❤

God is good all the time. What a wonderful blessing your neighbor was able to pass to you and you to him. That's community, no one should be an island. Thanks for sharing

God bless you and your neighbor. It is amazing to know that God always knows what we need and is working even though we cannot see or feel it. We have a wonderful God.

God has a track record of creating beauty from ashes. When we are at our point of weakness, that's when we become strong in Him. He never fails us - give Him glory. Those hornworms will be a great treat for the chickens.😊

God is good all the time! So sorry for your loss, friend. Thank you for sharing your sorrow as well as joy. 😇

So sorry for your loss. I know that would be devastating! If it were me, I think I'd take up the plastic, too. Not sure where the horn worms overwinter, but it might be good to take it up and turn some birds into the hoop house. I know my turkey love horn worms and chickens would be happy to look for anything in the soil. Ducks might grab whatever they see, too. I understand your disappointment when first seeing the infestation, but I think the right timing would have been to turn the birds loose in there when you first realized you couldn't keep up w/it and was not going to get a harvest. God Bless your neighbor! That's the way folks should be! God Bless you. Oh! Could it be that The Lord was promoting fellowship, sharing and bartering? I think that might be it! Take care of one another, people! 💖

God gives us all opportunities to share His blessings and extend His love to others...So thankful your neighbor shared his blessings with you and you shared yours with him and with all of us!

Every year is different. My cukes failed this year as did my garlic; and we hard a hard freeze in May (New Hampshire) that wiped out all the grapes and apples and pears and mulberries and peaches; but I harvested over 2000 tomatoes and a zillion peppers, and hundreds of beans, with an unusually rainy summer. Every year is different and I appreciate whatever I get. And we move on to next season!

Thank you, Jesus! I love this testimony ❤

What a wonderful blessing from a hard experience. God is so good! Thank you for sharing.

Always thank God for your blessings and He will give you the wisdom and peace to deal with problems!

so frustrating to lose your crop, your hard work to critters like that. Grateful for caring friends and neighbours.

It was great to see your mother and grandmother! I do hope you encourage your mom to do her own channel!!! She is as charming as you!

Thanks for sharing your kind/gracious/heartfelt video with everyone! 🙏

Auspicious is the word you were looking for. Thematic for the times we are in. I think we all will see more auspicious events. ❤

You are Blessed 🙏😇💝🌹 this was a wonderful show today 🥰 and it's so good of you to include your Grandma 💝 she is a treasure indeed 🎉

Thank you so much for sharing the story of the tomatoes. God is so faithful! I find I try to fix things myself instead of giving my needs up to Him. When I give up and leave it to Him it is so amazing what He does. We all need to be reminded about that through sharing our stories like you did. Thank you!

This warmed my heart tremendously! So long as one’s intentions are good, God always delivers! I’m so happy that all has worked out for you. ♥️

Keep your chickens in the high tunnel through the winter and then move them out and prep the area for your tomatoes next year. I bet that will help

It’s been devastating in the garden with pests especially from blister beetles. I am going to not give up and persevere these times. Many blessings, Linda

What tomatoes did your friends grow? They’re beautiful! Thank you for being real…we lost our 4 hives to high winds and all the bees froze…yes, I cried. This year, we started over and now have 8 hives. Learning most of what I know from your channel. Trying to keep them as organic as possible and adding lots of herbs and flowers to their diets. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and your vulnerability friend.

So sorry dear . God has your back . What a amazing sweet neighbors you have . God always provides. ❤❤❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

That's how it's supposed to work! What a blessing & perfect that you have abundant honey to share. 🍅🍯

What an inspiring and uplifting testimony. Heavenly Father blesses abundetly

I am so sorry. I know how hard this is. We have ALL been there!! All we can do is get up, dust the dirt off and move forward. I wish I had an answer on how to get rid of them boogers. I fight the bugs, worms every year. You are soooo correct. We have to experience the bad to appreciate the good. God Is Good! We should always help each other wherever/whenever we can. Blessing to you and your family and to your great neighbor. Love this video.... Life is real and in your face sometimes.

Oh my Grandma is the cutest person ever❤

Thank you for sharing your faith in God with others and showing them how He provides for his own. God bless you ❤

You have the best perspective on this incident. Thank God. Also, I adore your grandmother. She seems like a go-getter!

Believe me when I say, I've been there. Horn worms weren't my problem, the Florida rains were, but I know how you feel. We had to pack up and move our entire garden. And because I didn't let the pressure of giving in, (just like you are saying) we had a wonderful garden this spring and I'm looking forward to our Fall garden. My heart goes out to you! But you've got this! Just keep Standing!

Some days are hard, some garden seasons are hard. You are amazing!

I’d say, That G-d Knew before it happened and used the hands & feet, of your wonderful neighbor. 💛

Watching from Canada , never heard of a Hornworm before but have removed Tomato worms from my tomatoes before. My Tomato plants worse enemy has always been squirrels who love to eat my tomatoes it seems the day before I pick them, since I sprinkle cayenne pepper on my plants now the squirrels leave them alone.

I LOVE to hear of the goodness of our AWESOME GOD!!! Thanks for sharing with all of us!

I’m crying, sadness tears and happy. God is good!!

Loss is always difficult. You are very right though we have to eventually get up and try again. My sweet canine partner has been gone for 2 weeks now. My garden is dying I haven’t gardened alone in over a decade. I haven’t done anything alone in that long. I suppose a big part of it is accepting this as reality. It doesn’t feel real. I don’t want it to be. Thank you for sharing I needed a reminder today

Kaylee you are an amazing person and are loved by your community and social media community. Sending positive vibes your way 💜🤗 better luck next year with your tomatoes. Plant some basil and borage to help with the hornworms and you can use both medicinally.

My tomatoes this year were 20 plus plants. Truly blessed. They were overwhelming!!! I'm fighting 2 autoimmune diseases and can barely walk, balancing issues. I had so many i couldn't process to freeze and my 2 freezers were almost full. I shared with a neighbor who is dieing. She was thrilled to eat them. I'm so thankful for bringing joy to her days. Next year, we will only grow 10 plants lol. We had terrible caterpillar infestation so i had to use BT spray. I only found 1 of the worms you had. We use raised beds for my crops, but not for tomatoes. I have learned so much from your videos. Thank you.

Loss is a part of life. It’s how we rally from loss that matters. You will persevere. Best wishes.

Cook the tomatoes until softened. Then, put in a vitamixer or processor and puree. Return to pot and process for canning. You get the added benefit of the fiber from the skins. I leave the seeds, too!

Oh man, that is such a bummer. As you know, though, God has a plan. We are given challenges that might test us, but we can learn and move forward. These lessons make us stronger. Keep on keeping on Kaylee. Always appreciate what you share. What a blessing to have received that gift. .

OMGosh, "crying here" what a beautiful bounty and gift. God surely does work in mysterious ways for sure. Enjoy