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Today I want to speak to those of you still in the waiting stage of your homestead dream. I want to encourage you to dream, and to embrace the goal for your life now by partnering with it to the fullest. Here are a handful of skills I encourage you to hone now, and things…
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…
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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…
John 10:10 – The thief comes to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they might have life and have it abundantly. 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…
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…
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’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…
It’s all in a days work on a busy small farm. Today we are making jam, taking care of a rescued goat kid, milking for the first time in months…all with a few small human kids in tow! Instagram: www.instagram.com/roots_and_refuge
June 2017- Join us in our raised bed garden as we give our tomato plans a little extra support. instagram.com/roots_and_refuge
We are taking the leap into regular vlogging, and to start, today I’m walking you around our small farm! Here’s a look at our garden, chickens and goats and a little bit of what you can look forward to on our channel. Want More Roots & Refuge? Check Out: Our Instagram: www.instagram.com/roots_and_refuge Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rootsandrefuge/…
