growing food – Page 3 – Gardening Vlogs

VIDEO: It may have taken SIX months but it was worth the wait!

September 4, 202223

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VIDEO: Running from cows (a video for when you feel afraid) | VLOG

September 3, 202223

Hey ya’ll, I’m Jess from Roots & Refuge Farm Welcome to a place that feels like home. A small farm with a big family. We hope you’ll pull up a chair, grab some coffee and visit awhile. There was a time that all I wanted in the world was a little farm where I could…

VIDEO: Preserving the Harvest for Winter!

August 31, 202222

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VIDEO: 6 TOP Crops to Grow at Home to Save You From STARVING

August 31, 202226

In this video, I give you my 6 TOP CROPS to grow at home in the vegetable garden to save you from starving! Harvest Right freeze dryer website: https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1099.html For Australian freeze dryer purchase info use the same link above and then contact Harvest Right directly. Go here to get Birdies Raised Garden beds in…

VIDEO: Arranging Dried Flowers And Chatting

August 30, 202213

Join us in our barn while we clean up our pile of dried flowers by turning them into arrangements. Come with your questions and we will have a fun chat about flower farming, growing, bouquets and life. __________ Ian and Serina of YOU CANT EAT THE GRASS feel that every small change can make a…

VIDEO: A Massive Summer Harvest for Winter Eating!

August 29, 202224

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VIDEO: Harvesting 300 POUNDS of Giant Crimson Tomatoes!

August 27, 202224

What an amazing day! We finally get to visit our farmer who has been growing the Giant Crimson tomato for us for the year. We got to pick from 6 rows and harvested over 300 pounds of Giant Crimson tomatoes for seed for all of you!

VIDEO: A Neglected Garden Can Be a Productive Garden!

August 27, 202221

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VIDEO: Three Markets & A Vacation 🌻 Flower Farm Comeback Story

August 24, 202226

Go to https://www.shakerandspoon.com/nograss and use code nograss to get $20 off your first box! Thanks to Shaker & Spoon for sponsoring today’s video. Farmers Markets are tough business, and this week starts with one of our worst markets of the season. But if we want to be a successful business, we are going to have to figure…

VIDEO: Market Bouquet Making LIVE Video | The Video You Asked For!!

August 20, 20222

Tomorrow is our Farmers Market, and since everyone always wants a live video during Serina’s bouquet making session, we are finally delivering with this high effort, colorful behind the scenes peak at our real Friday night experience. Ian will be your guide as he reads the comments for Serina, since her hands will be busy.…

VIDEO: Garden Quickies Volume 9 – Episodes 81 to 90

August 19, 202212

This summer has been a hot one! Record temperatures, drought, and many severe conditions still lingering around Canada, the US, and abroad. Now, more than ever, its the little tips and tricks that can keep our garden humming along, with the promises of harvests up until fall! Individual Episode Links: Episode 81 – Fertilizing Peas:…

VIDEO: Sowing Fall Seeds (& Chatting Homestead Things) | VLOG

August 18, 202218

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VIDEO: I Can't Believe It's Mid August

August 16, 20222

I can’t believe how fast this year is going, and that we are so close to back to school. Here on the farm, the flowers are still producing at summer abundance, and we still have lots of time left for selling at the market. __________ Ian and Serina of YOU CANT EAT THE GRASS feel…

VIDEO: We're Going Nocturnal!?!

August 13, 202222

The temperatures are going up, and this weeks farmers market will be a scorcher. It always complicates the harvesting when you do it during the heat of the day, so we are flipping the clock, switching to night shifts, and going nocturnal to make this market happen. There are so many amazing flowers this week,…

VIDEO: Two Years In the Making | Full July Garden Tour and Harvest

August 9, 202224

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VIDEO: Harvesting Before the Storm (Rosemary Infused Honey) | VLOG

August 6, 202224

******************* Hey ya’ll, I’m Jess from Roots & Refuge Farm Welcome to a place that feels like home. A small farm with a big family. We hope you’ll pull up a chair, grab some coffee and visit awhile. There was a time that all I wanted in the world was a little farm where I…

VIDEO: Halfway! But Can We Make It?!?

August 6, 202225

We are halfway through the farm season, and this year has both positive and negative aspects. On the positive side, sales have been better than we hoped, and within reach of our long term sales goals for the farm. These strong sales show us that there is a viable business and a future for our…

VIDEO: Can These Flowers (and Farmers) Handle The Heat?

August 2, 202225

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VIDEO: Its Been Hot!

August 2, 20225

We have been having a heat wave here in Kelowna, bc, Canada, and the flower farm is definitely feeling it – as well as us. Come and join us for a chat about how everything has been going on the farm, and what we have ahead of us as we head into the second half…

VIDEO: BEST Week Of The Year On Our FLOWER FARM! July Farm Tour

July 28, 202221

The flowers are at their peak, there is never more blooming all at once, looking so good, as this week on our flower farm. So join us for a decadent July farm tour full of all the flower goodness that the garden can provide. __________ Ian and Serina of YOU CANT EAT THE GRASS feel…

VIDEO: Largest Garlic Harvest EVER!! Do what brings you JOY!

July 22, 202215

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VIDEO: Harvesting Our Currants to Make Jam & Jelly

July 21, 202226

It is red currant season! This year our plants were completely loaded! We were so fortunate to harvest nearly 5 pounds of berries from just one plant! We will be turning these into jam and jelly to enjoy during the off-season, we also have eaten tons fresh.

VIDEO: This Could Be The WORST Market Of The Year!

July 21, 202224

Summer is here, and the flowers love the heat, but the season of vacations can bring complications for selling bouquets, as customers who are soon to travel are unlikely to buy. This could slow our sales this week as we have noticed this trend in previous seasons. But the power of positive thinking is in…

VIDEO: Summer Is Slow For Flowers (Weird Truth)

July 19, 202210

It’s a weird truth for flower farmers, but summer is actually a slower time for flower sales. Today we are breaking down the normal summer flower slump, talking about some of the ways that it affects us, and celebrating our strong sales despite it. __________ Ian and Serina of YOU CANT EAT THE GRASS feel…

VIDEO: Attempting The Impossible (For A 💐Farmer)

July 14, 202220

Summer on our flower farm, is a busy place. We don’t work all the time, but between tending to the farm, harvesting and arranging bouquets, keeping up with the roadside stand, selling at Farmers Markets, or editing and filming these vlogs, we work almost all the time. We recognize the need for some work life…

VIDEO: The Farm Has Been Busy, But We Are Back For An Update

July 12, 20228

We have been so busy on the farm and have had family visiting, so its been a while since we have done a live video. We have lots of updates though, so come join to hear about the transition from spring to summer flowers, the veggies that are almost ready (and the ones we have…

VIDEO: This Farm Is FALLING APART!

July 9, 202222

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VIDEO: Learning about Mushrooms to Heal the Garden Soil | VLOG

July 7, 202215

Mushroom Mountain: https://mushroommountain.com ******************* Hey ya’ll, I’m Jess from Roots & Refuge Farm Welcome to a place that feels like home. A small farm with a big family. We hope you’ll pull up a chair, grab some coffee and visit awhile. There was a time that all I wanted in the world was a little…

VIDEO: Fresh Basil Tea with Taylor (Seriously, this is AMAZING) | VLOG

July 6, 202224

For the written directions and printable recipe, visit the BLOG: https://rootsandrefuge.com/basil-tea-recipe Check the medicinal properties of plants here: https://pfaf.org/user/Default.aspx ******************* Hey ya’ll, I’m Jess from Roots & Refuge Farm Welcome to a place that feels like home. A small farm with a big family. We hope you’ll pull up a chair, grab some coffee and…

VIDEO: Garden Quickies Volume 8 – Episodes 71 to 80

July 4, 202220

Summer Is In Full Swing! I love this time of year because the garden is just massive and the harvests have already started. Early crops are giving bounty daily and the larger fruiting ones are well on their way. To help you guys along your way, here’s episodes 71 to 80 of Volume 8 of…