November 2, 2024

VIDEO: Cherry Tomato Rich (A word on haters, vision and sparkle) | VLOG

Our NEW SHIRTS are available for Pre-Order: https://www.b-unlimited.com/collections/roots-and-refuge NEW stickers from our shop: https://www.rootsandrefuge.com/shop Order my book, The First Time Gardener: https://amzn.to/393lzZZ Our Instagram: www.instagram.com/roots_and_refuge Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arootsandrefuge/ Our website: https://www.rootsandrefuge.com Greenstalk Planter : Use the code ROOTS10 to receive an additional $10 off: http://lddy.no/6xhd Our Music is by our friend Daniel Smith https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvBpcMe9OjXGnjLgPuLGQPw Email…

VIDEO: Demystifying SEED SAVING Concerns (Cross Pollination, Hybrids & How To Save SEEDS Anyway)

Today, I’m offering some simple explanations to clear up confusion around seed saving for your vegetable garden. A video I made a couple of years ago showing how to save all kinds of seeds: https://youtu.be/2Ipi14eLVfc The bags I have in this video: https://amzn.to/3cLE34r NEW stickers from our shop: https://www.rootsandrefuge.com/shop Greenstalk Planter: This is an affiliate…

VIDEO: Come Back, Garden Food. (Snack gardens, flower gardens, and No Fear) | VLOG

Join me for a beautiful golden hour farm walk. The Comfrey Salve I mentioned: https://amzn.to/3m4pXhy You can order my book, The First Time Gardener: Growing Vegetables, anywhere books are sold or Check here for retailers: https://www.quartoknows.com/books/9780760368725/The-First-time-Gardener-Growing-Vegetables.html NEW stickers from our shop: https://www.rootsandrefuge.com/shop Greenstalk Planter: This is an affiliate link, use the code ROOTS10 to receive…

VIDEO: IT'S FINALLY HERE! (Yes, I cried)

Thank you all SO much for your support of my first book, The First Time Gardener. For a list of retailers: https://www.quartoknows.com/books/9780760368725/The-First-time-Gardener-Growing-Vegetables.html It will be released EVERYWHERE March 2! Buy stickers from our shop: https://www.rootsandrefuge.com/shop Preorder my book: https://amzn.to/393lzZZ Our Instagram: www.instagram.com/roots_and_refuge Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arootsandrefuge/ Our website: https://www.rootsandrefuge.com Our Music is by our friend Daniel…

VIDEO: Don't Start Seeds TOO EARLY (& How to Bring Back TOO DRY soil) | VLOG

I’m so excited to be starting the 2021 garden season! Links in order that they were mentioned: Seed Starting 101: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qV4yju06I54&t=1226s Shawn (Mindful Farmer) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfulfarmerarkansas/ PNW Heirloom Seeds: https://www.instagram.com/pnw_heirloom_seed/?igshid=6viu0kab9n3t My NEW Gardening Course (Early Bird discount thru 1/7/21): https://www.rootsandrefuge.com/product-page/growing-gardeners-with-jess-and-jill Preorder my book: https://amzn.to/393lzZZ T-Shirt Preorders are OPEN: https://www.b-unlimited.com/collections/roots-and-refuge Buy stickers from our shop: https://www.rootsandrefuge.com/shop…

VIDEO: Fall HIGH TUNNEL Garden Tour | Early November

Buy stickers from our shop: https://www.rootsandrefuge.com/shop Our Instagram: www.instagram.com/roots_and_refuge Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arootsandrefuge/ Our website: https://www.rootsandrefuge.com 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 To have a gift sent to our house from our Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/SFA0IZHZRCOZ?ref_=wl_share ______________________________________________________ Want to Support…

VIDEO: Full FALL Garden Tour 2020 (Week 1)

Welcome back to the garden here at Roots and Refuge farm! Today we are doing the first full garden tour of the 2020 FALL Gardening season. We garden with natural growing practices in Central Arkansas zone 7b. Buy seeds from Hoss tools (affiliate link): https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=862842&u=2218855&m=65739&urllink=&afftrack= Buy stickers from our shop: https://www.rootsandrefuge.com/shopOur T-shirts are sold here:…

VIDEO: This is SURREAL! All about my BOOK!

Preorder my book: A List of all online retailers: https://www.quartoknows.com/books/9780760368725/The-First-time-Gardener-Growing-Vegetables.html Our Instagram: www.instagram.com/roots_and_refuge Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arootsandrefuge/ 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 To have a gift sent…

VIDEO: This Always Happens When He's Gone (Plus Fermented Pickles & A Seed Order UNBOXING) | VLOG

Botanical Interests Seed Store: https://shrsl.com/2e0yd The pickle recipe I used: https://traditionalcookingschool.com/food-preparation/old-fashioned-crunchy-fermented-garlic-dill-pickles Our Instagram: www.instagram.com/roots_and_refuge Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arootsandrefuge/ 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 To have a gift…

VIDEO: It’s time to think about the FALL GARDEN

How to Plan a fall garden: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4dtS_fZCUk&t=436s How to grow great root vegetables: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T91cJELju_M&t=737s salad greens video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IXn2t8GLh0 Our Instagram: www.instagram.com/roots_and_refuge Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arootsandrefuge/ 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…

VIDEO: A storm, or not? (At least I finally harvested the carrots) | VLOG

Our Instagram: www.instagram.com/roots_and_refuge Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arootsandrefuge/ 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 To have a gift sent to our house from our Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/SFA0IZHZRCOZ?ref_=wl_share ______________________________________________________ Want…

VIDEO: When and How to HARVEST Everything in your Garden | Gardening Tips and Advice

Our onion and garlic harvest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6laWaJdLhg&t=876s Harvesting potatoes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Bh7bkys-20&t=626s My hat: https://amzn.to/37WwXWK 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 To have a…

VIDEO: FULL Garden Tour | WEEK 8 | 2020

Join me for the 8th week garden tour for the 2020 Growing Season. We are growing in central Arkansas zone 7b. Whispering Willow Preserving Beet video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DPapT2yRtI 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:…

VIDEO: Here comes the FOOD (Early Morning Harvest Tour)

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 To have a gift sent to our house from our Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/SFA0IZHZRCOZ?ref_=wl_share ______________________________________________________ Want…

VIDEO: Full Garden Tour (with guest Daniel Smith) | WEEK SEVEN | 2020

Greenstalk Planter (where we plant strawberries): This is an affiliate link, use the code ROOTS10 to receive $10 off: http://lddy.no/6xhd How to propagate tomato suckers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZfOkKxxZoE 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…

VIDEO: Full Garden Tour (with Guest Meg Hollar) | WEEK SIX | 2020

Follow our friends The Hollars: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjlGeJ9vQXVqSxu7zHDhbA Okra video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BwuHa5xrcQ&t=532s 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 To have a gift sent to…

VIDEO: Moving a Rabbit into the Garden ON PURPOSE? | VLOG

https://www.omlet.us/?aid=ZVZUKLMF Coupon Code “ROOTS” gets you 10% off!!! 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 To have a gift sent to our…

VIDEO: Work and Chat (Before the Garden Tour) | VLOG

Pickled Veggie Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPVlJI8WXMM 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 To have a gift sent to our house from our Amazon…

VIDEO: The Important Story of Wild Blackberries | Vlog

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 To have a gift sent to our house from our Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/SFA0IZHZRCOZ?ref_=wl_share ______________________________________________________ Want…

VIDEO: Full Garden Tour Week 1 | 2020 | Overview of ALL Gardens

Welcome back to my garden! We are homesteading in Central Arkansas, Zone 7B and will be conducting weekly garden tours to share progress from now until late fall! Greenstalk Planter: This is an affiliate link, use the code ROOTS10 to receive $10 off: http://lddy.no/6xhd Our Instagram: www.instagram.com/roots_and_refuge Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rootsandrefuge/ My Infrequently updated blog: www.thehodgepodgedarling.blogspot.com…

VIDEO: Prepare and Plant my IN-GROUND Garden with Me! | VLOG

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 To have a gift sent to our house from our Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/SFA0IZHZRCOZ?ref_=wl_share ______________________________________________________ Want…

VIDEO: The BEST Way to Trellis a Lot of Tomatoes (and other things) | VERTICAL GARDENING

Today I’m showing you how we put up our trellis walls made of cattle panels. Mentioned videos: Arched Trellis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXOX1nzCnaQ How to plant tomatoes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLEGZH4sPz4&t=11s 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…

VIDEO: This cottage garden is changing FAST | VLOG

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 To have a gift sent to our house from our Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/SFA0IZHZRCOZ?ref_=wl_share ______________________________________________________ Want…

VIDEO: Whats Growing in my Greenhouse? | VLOG

I’m just going around and showing you what we’ve been working on in the vlog today! So many seedlings! Seed Starting Products: grow light: https://amzn.to/2HBAJbK Colorful Plant tags: https://amzn.to/2W4cqeZ The Bootstrap Farmer Products I’m using: 2.5 inch pots: http://shrsl.com/24j00 1020 trays: http://shrsl.com/24izx 6 cell plug tray inserts: http://shrsl.com/24j0b Here are links to the HOSS products…

VIDEO: What to Plant in a Small Garden Space

I am often asked “What do I plant if I only have a small space?” Obviously, a lot of variables will effect the answer. So today, I’m giving you some points of consideration when planning a small garden. Seed Starting Products: Our new grow light: https://amzn.to/2HBAJbK The Bootstrap Farmer Products I’m using: 2.5 inch pots:…

VIDEO: How to Sow Carrots Seeds (The simple trick to good germination every time!) | Gardening Tips

Carrots are one of the more difficult things to grow in the home garden because germination can be tricky. Today I’m sharing a simple trick that helps with the germination of carrots every time! 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…

VIDEO: Sow Seeds with PERFECT Spacing with this $20 Project | Gardening Ideas

Today we are doing a quick gardening project to help us get our seed spacing right. The materials for this project cost around $20 and took less than an hour. 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…

VIDEO: First FULL Fall Garden Tour (& Snake Bean Testing) | Roots and Refuge Farm

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 ______________________________________________________ Want to Support Our Channel? Shop for…

VIDEO: Fall Seed Starting (and a little song) | VLOG | Roots and Refuge Farm

Seed Starting 101 Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qV4yju06I54&t=739s Our Amazon Recommended Products:https://www.amazon.com/shop/rootsandrefugefarm Products mentioned in this video: Bootstrap Farmer Trays: https://amzn.to/2Zog9SN Seed starting bags (3 sizes): https://amzn.to/2Zl8ZlX 100 Small Seed Starting bags: https://amzn.to/2KZTrep The heat mats I have: https://amzn.to/2HmA8e6 Grow lights: https://amzn.to/31XcnkY Stivers Homestead: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC54uZh8z_E5mjbKYK4FtUYA Want More Roots & Refuge? Check Out: Our Instagram: www.instagram.com/roots_and_refuge Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rootsandrefuge/…