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Natural remedies don’t have to be hard, but they take a little forethought! Today we are starting our homemade fire cider recipe so it will be ready when cold season arrives! A Homemade Fire Cider Recipe 1/2 C. Grated Ginger Root 1 medium onion, chopped 10 cloves garlic, chopped 2 jalapeno peppers 1 lemon, zested…
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Want More Roots & Refuge? Check Out: Our Instagram: www.instagram.com/roots_and_refuge Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rootsandrefuge/ My Infrequently updated blog: www.thehodgepodgedarling.blogspot.com My Articles in Do South Magazine:http://dosouthmagazine.com/?s=jessica+sowards Our Music is by our friend Daniel Smith https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvBpcMe9OjXGnjLgPuLGQPw Email Us: rootsandrefuge@yahoo.com To drop us a line: PO Box 850 Vilonia, AR 72173 You can check out our Amazon Wishlist: http://a.co/3LqNuiu…
The pretzel recipe we used in this vlog (Also, we use bread flour for this!) : https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/24272/buttery-soft-pretzels/ Our Instagram: www.instagram.com/roots_and_refuge Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rootsandrefuge/ My Infrequently updated blog: www.thehodgepodgedarling.blogspot.com My Articles in Do South Magazine:http://dosouthmagazine.com/?s=jessica+sowards Our Music is by our friend Daniel Smith We love happy mail! If you’d like to drop up a line, you…
The Roast Recipe: http://littlespicejar.com/french-onion-pot-roast/ Our Instagram: www.instagram.com/roots_and_refuge Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rootsandrefuge/ My Infrequently updated blog: www.thehodgepodgedarling.blogspot.com My Articles in Do South Magazine:http://dosouthmagazine.com/?s=jessica+sowards Our Music is by our friend Daniel Smith If you would like to financially support our channel and farm, you can shop through out Amazon affiliate link, which will earn us a small commission…
Today we are braving a family outing with four small kids and one big puppy! As mentioned, Tractor Supply Co. will be hosting in store adoption events on Saturday, August 25. They will also be holding a sale week August 22-August 26 where many major brands of pet supplies will be on sale. Sale will…
Our Instagram: www.instagram.com/roots_and_refuge Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rootsandrefuge/ My Infrequently updated blog: www.thehodgepodgedarling.blogspot.com My Articles in Do South Magazine:http://dosouthmagazine.com/?s=jessica+sowards Our Music is by our friend Daniel Smith If you would like to financially support our channel and farm, you can shop through out Amazon affiliate link, which will earn us a small commission at no additional cost…
Our Instagram: www.instagram.com/roots_and_refuge Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rootsandrefuge/ My Infrequently updated blog: www.thehodgepodgedarling.blogspot.com My Articles in Do South Magazine:http://dosouthmagazine.com/?s=jessica+sowards Our Music is by our friend Daniel Smith This recipe shines in a homemade crust, but I admit to keeping a few frozen ones on standby for unplanned meals. This recipe makes one deep dish pie and is…
Our Instagram: www.instagram.com/roots_and_refuge Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rootsandrefuge/ My Infrequently updated blog: www.thehodgepodgedarling.blogspot.com My Articles in Do South Magazine:http://dosouthmagazine.com/?s=jessica+sowards Our Music is by our friend Daniel Smith If you would like to financially support our channel and farm, you can shop through out Amazon affiliate link, which will earn us a small commission at no additional cost…
My Just Winging It Pasta Sauce: 2 T Olive Oil 2 Medium Onions 6 Cloves Garlic Minced 1 T. Oregano 2 T. Basil 1 T. Marjoram 1/2 T. Red pepper flakes 1 T. Thyme 1/4 C. Red Wine 5 lbs. tomatoes (peeled) 1 T. Tomato Paste (optional) Sautee diced onion in olive oil until translucent.…
Today we worked on amending our soil to start the fall planting, and I’m sharing with you guys the varieties I loved and hated in this years Summer garden! Varieties Mentioned in this Video: Kajari Melons Hill Country Okra Jing Orange Okra Wild Boar Farms Blueberries Tomato Wild Boar Farms Blue Gold Berries Tomato Napa…
To read the article mentioned in this vlog go here : http://dosouthmagazine.com/the-not-so-secret-garden/ Our Instagram: www.instagram.com/roots_and_refuge Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rootsandrefuge/ My Infrequently updated blog: www.thehodgepodgedarling.blogspot.com My Articles in Do South Magazine:http://dosouthmagazine.com/?s=jessica+sowards Our Music is by our friend Daniel Smith If you would like to financially support our channel and farm, you can shop through out Amazon affiliate…
Our Instagram: www.instagram.com/roots_and_refuge Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rootsandrefuge/ My Infrequently updated blog: www.thehodgepodgedarling.blogspot.com My Articles in Do South Magazine:http://dosouthmagazine.com/?s=jessica+sowards Our Music is by our friend Daniel Smith If you would like to financially support our channel and farm, you can shop through out Amazon affiliate link, which will earn us a small commission at no additional cost…
The seasons are changing, and this is our final garden tour for the Summer season of 2018! Varieties Mentioned: Sweet Dumpling Squash Gouda Winter Squash Ichiban Eggplant Rhondda Black Giant Bean Dr. Wyche Yellow Tomato Malachite Box Tomato (green) Aunt Rubys German Green Amish Paste Tomato Corbaci Sweet Pepper Our Instagram: www.instagram.com/roots_and_refuge Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rootsandrefuge/…
My opinion is that cast iron is a staple in every farmhouse kitchen, and today I’m here to tell you why! Our Instagram: www.instagram.com/roots_and_refuge Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rootsandrefuge/ My Infrequently updated blog: www.thehodgepodgedarling.blogspot.com My Articles in Do South Magazine:http://dosouthmagazine.com/?s=jessica+sowards Our Music is by our friend Daniel Smith These are affiliate links to Amazon. When you shop…
My favorite days are ones full of family and farm! Today is just a regular day at Roots and Refuge! Our Instagram: www.instagram.com/roots_and_refuge Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rootsandrefuge/ My Infrequently updated blog: www.thehodgepodgedarling.blogspot.com My Articles in Do South Magazine:http://dosouthmagazine.com/?s=jessica+sowards Our Music is by our friend Daniel Smith Mentioned in this video: My friend Lauren who will be…
Transparency always costs something, and I refuse to take the stance of talking you OUT of homesteading because of how hard it is. So I’m going to get real, be honest, and tell you how worth it this life really is. I’ve been invited to join this collab today to talk about the GOOD, the…
Today I was called out by Gramma Rose to answer these five questions: Why do I garden? How long have I been gardening? What do I grow? What is my favorite thing to grow? Why do I YouTube about it? Gramma Rose’s Video Sharing Why She Gardens and Tagging Me: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09v2dHrELoI&t=612s I am tagging: Cog…
Today I’m answering the burning question, how to you make extra money with your farm. While our farm is not our main source of income, we’ve had to get resourceful in order to be able to keep the farm running. Today I’m sharing my experiences on the best ways to allow your farming endeavor to…
ALL THE VARIETIES I’M PLANTING LISTED BELOW! Today I’m sharing with you my process for planning and scheduling my fall planting, and I’m telling you why you SHOULD plant a fall garden! Varieties I Am Planting This Fall (NOT ALL WERE SHOWN OR MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO): Brassicas: Sorrento Broccoli Raab Green Sprouting Broccoli Cabbage…
I’m finally making our cucamelon pickles that I’ve been talking about. But first, I’m taking a relaxed walk through the garden and harvesting a few baskets full after the storm. Varieties Mentioned in this video: Cucamelons (Also known as Mexican Sour Gherkins) Wild Boar Farms Blue Gold Berries Tomato Wild Boar Farms Blue Berries Tomato…
I’m preparing a plan for the fall garden which means I have to tackle my huge and ridiculously unorganized seed collection. You DID want to see it. So here it is! Our Instagram: www.instagram.com/roots_and_refuge Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rootsandrefuge/ My Infrequently updated blog: www.thehodgepodgedarling.blogspot.com My Articles in Do South Magazine:http://dosouthmagazine.com/?s=jessica+sowards Our Music is by our friend Daniel…
You all have asked for a step-by-step tutorial in making mozzarella cheese, and here it is! I’m showing you exactly how to make mozzarella by using our raw goats milk from our home dairy. BUT since I know you don’t all have access to raw milk, I decided to do a little experiment using the…
It’s just another day on the farm! Come and take a walk around with our homesteading family. Ben sure is keeping me on my toes today. This farm kid is a ham! Our Instagram: www.instagram.com/roots_and_refuge Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rootsandrefuge/ My Infrequently updated blog: www.thehodgepodgedarling.blogspot.com My Articles in Do South Magazine:http://dosouthmagazine.com/?s=jessica+sowards Our Music is by our friend…
Seed saving is NOT hard, and if you haven’t done it yet, NOW is the time to start! I get asked all the time to share what I know about saving seeds, so here it is! Today I’m unpacking all I’ve got to teach on the subject of seed saving. I know this is a…
Wow, I never really realized how many seeds I save on an average day. Today I’m Vlogging throughout a regular Friday here at Roots and Refuge. I receive a cool package from The Homestead Box and we are all going to open it together, oh, and I’m saving seeds every time I turn around. For…
Come and take a walk with me, friends! Today I’m showing you around our 4 acres homestead in Central Arkansas. This is how we currently farm, and these are our plans for the future! Lumnah Acres Goat Barn Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbfF3Z-ib8w Want More Roots & Refuge? Check Out: Our Instagram: www.instagram.com/roots_and_refuge Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rootsandrefuge/ My Infrequently…
Today I want to tell you a couple of stories, and encourage you in your walk with God to just have an honest conversation. Want More Roots & Refuge? Check Out: Our Instagram: www.instagram.com/roots_and_refuge Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rootsandrefuge/ My Infrequently updated blog: www.thehodgepodgedarling.blogspot.com My Articles in Do South Magazine:http://dosouthmagazine.com/?s=jessica+sowards Our Music is by our friend Daniel…
Today I’m starting some seeds for a second round of tomatoes, and I’m showing you guys how! Want More Roots & Refuge? Check Out: Our Instagram: www.instagram.com/roots_and_refuge Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rootsandrefuge/ My Infrequently updated blog: www.thehodgepodgedarling.blogspot.com My Articles in Do South Magazine:http://dosouthmagazine.com/?s=jessica+sowards Our Music is by our friend Daniel Smith https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvBpcMe9OjXGnjLgPuLGQPw Email Us: rootsandrefuge@yahoo.com To drop…
So many people dismiss growing vertically in their garden assuming it isn’t worth the cost or effort. Today I’m telling you, from my experience, the many benefits of vertical gardening, how to do it cheaply, and what you can grow! (Our 10,000 square foot garden is located in Central Arkansas, Zone 7b) Want More Roots…
