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Hey there, darling!  My name is Jess. There was a time that all I wanted in the world was a little farm where I could raise my family and grow our food. Now, that is exactly what exists outside my door. In watching it unfold, a new dream was formed in my heart – to share this beautiful life with others and teach them the lessons we've learned along the way. Welcome to Roots and Refuge, friend. I am so glad you're here. 

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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 raise my family and grow our food. Now, that is exactly what exists outside my door. In watching it unfold, a new dream was formed in my heart – to share this beautiful life with others and teach them the lessons we've learned along the way. Welcome to our journey, friend. I am so glad you're here. ********************* WHERE TO FIND US (Some of the links here are affiliate links. If you purchase through our links we'll receive a small commission but the price remains the same - OR BETTER - for you! Be sure to check for any mentioned discount codes.) - Our Website: https://rootsandrefuge.com - Sign up for our newsletter: https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-signup - Abundance+ (Grab a FREE 7-day trial): https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-wilder-still - Shop our Stickers & Shirts: https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-shop - Order my book First Time Gardener: https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-ftgbook - Pre-order my newest book First Time Homesteader: https://rootsandrefuge.com/first-time-homesteader-yt - Growing Gardeners Course: https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-ggcourse - Instagram: www.instagram.com/roots_and_refuge - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rootsandrefuge/ - Email Us: rootsandrefuge@yahoo.com - To drop us a line: PO Box 4239 Leesville SC 29070 - To have a gift sent to our house from our Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/SFA0IZHZRCOZ?ref_=wl_share - To support us through PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jessicasowards - Our music is by our friend Daniel Smith: https://www.instagram.com/phillip_daniel_smith/ ********************** PRODUCTS WE LOVE - You've probably heard me talk about these things a million times, so here's where you can order them (and get a discount with my code!): - Greenstalk Vertical Gardens (Use code "ROOTS10" for $10 off your order): https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-greenstalk - Squizito Tasting Room (Use code "ROOTS" for 10% off your order): https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-squizito - ButcherBox: https://rootsandrefuge.com/butcherbox - Growers Solution: https://rootsandrefuge.com/growers-solution #rootsandrefuge #homesteading #gardening

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Golden Hour Garden Planting with Jess and Miah | VLOG

September 27, 2022 8:55 pm

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 raise my family and grow our food. Now, that is exactly what exists outside my door. In watching it unfold, a new dream was formed in my heart – to share this beautiful life with others and teach them the lessons we've learned along the way. Welcome to our journey, friend. I am so glad you're here. ********************* WHERE TO FIND US (Some of the links here are affiliate links. If you purchase through our links we'll receive a small commission but the price remains the same - OR BETTER - for you! Be sure to check for any mentioned discount codes.) - Our Website: https://rootsandrefuge.com - Sign up for our newsletter: https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-signup - Abundance+ (Grab a FREE 7-day trial): https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-wilder-still - Shop our Stickers & Shirts: https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-shop - Order my book First Time Gardener: https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-ftgbook - Pre-order my newest book First Time Homesteader: https://rootsandrefuge.com/first-time-homesteader-yt - Growing Gardeners Course: https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-ggcourse - Instagram: www.instagram.com/roots_and_refuge - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rootsandrefuge/ - Email Us: rootsandrefuge@yahoo.com - To drop us a line: PO Box 4239 Leesville SC 29070 - To have a gift sent to our house from our Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/SFA0IZHZRCOZ?ref_=wl_share - To support us through PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jessicasowards ********************** PRODUCTS WE LOVE - You've probably heard me talk about these things a million times, so here's where you can order them (and get a discount with my code!): - Greenstalk Vertical Gardens (Use code "ROOTS10" for $10 off your order): https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-greenstalk - Squizito Tasting Room (Use code "ROOTS" for 10% off your order): https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-squizito - ButcherBox: https://rootsandrefuge.com/butcherbox - Growers Solution: https://rootsandrefuge.com/growers-solution #rootsandrefuge #homesteading #gardening

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New Residents in the Garden (and some garden updates) | VLOG

September 26, 2022 6:30 pm

Check out Wil's Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/HoneybeeHollowGardens Edible Acres: https://youtu.be/rcjIjAA8LKg 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 raise my family and grow our food. Now, that is exactly what exists outside my door. In watching it unfold, a new dream was formed in my heart – to share this beautiful life with others and teach them the lessons we've learned along the way. Welcome to our journey, friend. I am so glad you're here. ********************* WHERE TO FIND US (Some of the links here are affiliate links. If you purchase through our links we'll receive a small commission but the price remains the same - OR BETTER - for you! Be sure to check for any mentioned discount codes.) - Our Website: https://rootsandrefuge.com - Sign up for our newsletter: https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-signup - Abundance+ (Grab a FREE 7-day trial): https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-wilder-still - Shop our Stickers & Shirts: https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-shop - Order my book First Time Gardener: https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-ftgbook - Pre-order my newest book First Time Homesteader: https://rootsandrefuge.com/first-time-homesteader-yt - Growing Gardeners Course: https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-ggcourse - Instagram: www.instagram.com/roots_and_refuge - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rootsandrefuge/ - Email Us: rootsandrefuge@yahoo.com - To drop us a line: PO Box 4239 Leesville SC 29070 - To have a gift sent to our house from our Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/SFA0IZHZRCOZ?ref_=wl_share - To support us through PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jessicasowards ********************** PRODUCTS WE LOVE - You've probably heard me talk about these things a million times, so here's where you can order them (and get a discount with my code!): - Greenstalk Vertical Gardens (Use code "ROOTS10" for $10 off your order): https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-greenstalk - Squizito Tasting Room (Use code "ROOTS" for 10% off your order): https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-squizito - ButcherBox: https://rootsandrefuge.com/butcherbox - Growers Solution: https://rootsandrefuge.com/growers-solution #rootsandrefuge #homesteading #gardening

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Preparing the Orchard (Building Permaculture Pit Swales)

September 22, 2022 11:31 am

The First Time Homesteader: https://amzn.to/3BSuoFO 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 raise my family and grow our food. Now, that is exactly what exists outside my door. In watching it unfold, a new dream was formed in my heart – to share this beautiful life with others and teach them the lessons we've learned along the way. Welcome to our journey, friend. I am so glad you're here. ********************* WHERE TO FIND US (Some of the links here are affiliate links. If you purchase through our links we'll receive a small commission but the price remains the same - OR BETTER - for you! Be sure to check for any mentioned discount codes.) - Our Website: https://rootsandrefuge.com - Sign up for our newsletter: https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-signup - Abundance+ (Grab a FREE 7-day trial): https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-wilder-still - Shop our Stickers & Shirts: https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-shop - Order my book First Time Gardener: https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-ftgbook - Pre-order my newest book First Time Homesteader: https://rootsandrefuge.com/first-time-homesteader-yt - Growing Gardeners Course: https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-ggcourse - Instagram: www.instagram.com/roots_and_refuge - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rootsandrefuge/ - Email Us: rootsandrefuge@yahoo.com - To drop us a line: PO Box 4239 Leesville SC 29070 - To have a gift sent to our house from our Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/SFA0IZHZRCOZ?ref_=wl_share - To support us through PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jessicasowards ********************** PRODUCTS WE LOVE - You've probably heard me talk about these things a million times, so here's where you can order them (and get a discount with my code!): - Greenstalk Vertical Gardens (Use code "ROOTS10" for $10 off your order): https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-greenstalk - Squizito Tasting Room (Use code "ROOTS" for 10% off your order): https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-squizito - ButcherBox: https://rootsandrefuge.com/butcherbox - Growers Solution: https://rootsandrefuge.com/growers-solution #rootsandrefuge #homesteading #gardening

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Knowing my Limits (And some fall gardening) | VLOG

September 20, 2022 11:38 am

Resources Mentioned: That's Not the shepherd DEVO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZNCVSt6_H0&t=1101s The Urgency to Grow Food: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7V8QYzZV6c&t=1710s Growing from Grocery Store Food: https://rootsandrefuge.com/growing-a-garden-from-grocery-store-food/ 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 raise my family and grow our food. Now, that is exactly what exists outside my door. In watching it unfold, a new dream was formed in my heart – to share this beautiful life with others and teach them the lessons we've learned along the way. Welcome to our journey, friend. I am so glad you're here. ********************* WHERE TO FIND US (Some of the links here are affiliate links. If you purchase through our links we'll receive a small commission but the price remains the same - OR BETTER - for you! Be sure to check for any mentioned discount codes.) - Our Website: https://rootsandrefuge.com - Sign up for our newsletter: https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-signup - Abundance+ (Grab a FREE 7-day trial): https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-wilder-still - Shop our Stickers & Shirts: https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-shop - Order my book First Time Gardener: https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-ftgbook - Pre-order my newest book First Time Homesteader: https://rootsandrefuge.com/first-time-homesteader-yt - Growing Gardeners Course: https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-ggcourse - Instagram: www.instagram.com/roots_and_refuge - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rootsandrefuge/ - Email Us: rootsandrefuge@yahoo.com - To drop us a line: PO Box 4239 Leesville SC 29070 - To have a gift sent to our house from our Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/SFA0IZHZRCOZ?ref_=wl_share - To support us through PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jessicasowards ********************** PRODUCTS WE LOVE - You've probably heard me talk about these things a million times, so here's where you can order them (and get a discount with my code!): - Greenstalk Vertical Gardens (Use code "ROOTS10" for $10 off your order): https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-greenstalk - Squizito Tasting Room (Use code "ROOTS" for 10% off your order): https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-squizito - ButcherBox: https://rootsandrefuge.com/butcherbox - Growers Solution: https://rootsandrefuge.com/growers-solution #rootsandrefuge #homesteading #gardening

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Don't Forget to Prepare (Front Porch Chat about Preparing, Security & Being Wise, Not Afraid)

September 17, 2022 11:55 am

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 raise my family and grow our food. Now, that is exactly what exists outside my door. In watching it unfold, a new dream was formed in my heart – to share this beautiful life with others and teach them the lessons we've learned along the way. Welcome to our journey, friend. I am so glad you're here. ********************* WHERE TO FIND US (Some of the links here are affiliate links. If you purchase through our links we'll receive a small commission but the price remains the same - OR BETTER - for you! Be sure to check for any mentioned discount codes.) - Our Website: https://rootsandrefuge.com - Sign up for our newsletter: https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-signup - Abundance+ (Grab a FREE 7-day trial): https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-wilder-still - Shop our Stickers & Shirts: https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-shop - Order my book First Time Gardener: https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-ftgbook - Pre-order my newest book First Time Homesteader: https://rootsandrefuge.com/first-time-homesteader-yt - Growing Gardeners Course: https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-ggcourse - Instagram: www.instagram.com/roots_and_refuge - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rootsandrefuge/ - Email Us: rootsandrefuge@yahoo.com - To drop us a line: PO Box 4239 Leesville SC 29070 - To have a gift sent to our house from our Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/SFA0IZHZRCOZ?ref_=wl_share - To support us through PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jessicasowards ********************** PRODUCTS WE LOVE - You've probably heard me talk about these things a million times, so here's where you can order them (and get a discount with my code!): - Greenstalk Vertical Gardens (Use code "ROOTS10" for $10 off your order): https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-greenstalk - Squizito Tasting Room (Use code "ROOTS" for 10% off your order): https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-squizito - ButcherBox: https://rootsandrefuge.com/butcherbox - Growers Solution: https://rootsandrefuge.com/growers-solution #rootsandrefuge #homesteading #gardening

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We thought we lost her... (I love all the babies) | VLOG

September 14, 2022 6:30 pm

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 raise my family and grow our food. Now, that is exactly what exists outside my door. In watching it unfold, a new dream was formed in my heart – to share this beautiful life with others and teach them the lessons we've learned along the way. Welcome to our journey, friend. I am so glad you're here. ********************* WHERE TO FIND US (Some of the links here are affiliate links. If you purchase through our links we'll receive a small commission but the price remains the same - OR BETTER - for you! Be sure to check for any mentioned discount codes.) - Our Website: https://rootsandrefuge.com - Sign up for our newsletter: https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-signup - Abundance+ (Grab a FREE 7-day trial): https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-wilder-still - Shop our Stickers & Shirts: https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-shop - Order my book First Time Gardener: https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-ftgbook - Pre-order my newest book First Time Homesteader: https://rootsandrefuge.com/first-time-homesteader-yt - Growing Gardeners Course: https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-ggcourse - Instagram: www.instagram.com/roots_and_refuge - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rootsandrefuge/ - Email Us: rootsandrefuge@yahoo.com - To drop us a line: PO Box 4239 Leesville SC 29070 - To have a gift sent to our house from our Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/SFA0IZHZRCOZ?ref_=wl_share - To support us through PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jessicasowards ********************** PRODUCTS WE LOVE - You've probably heard me talk about these things a million times, so here's where you can order them (and get a discount with my code!): - Greenstalk Vertical Gardens (Use code "ROOTS10" for $10 off your order): https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-greenstalk - Squizito Tasting Room (Use code "ROOTS" for 10% off your order): https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-squizito - ButcherBox: https://rootsandrefuge.com/butcherbox - Growers Solution: https://rootsandrefuge.com/growers-solution #rootsandrefuge #homesteading #gardening

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Problem Solving our Busted Northern Tool Trailer (& Piglet update)

September 12, 2022 10:52 am

New Merch: https://www.b-unlimited.com/collections/roots-and-refuge (We've introduced some 100% cotton styles as well as an exclusively YOUTH design. Make sure you read the fine print to know what size you're ordering!) Sign Up for the newsletter and never miss a thing: https://skilled-trader-7605.ck.page/7df5ddb932 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 raise my family and grow our food. Now, that is exactly what exists outside my door. In watching it unfold, a new dream was formed in my heart – to share this beautiful life with others and teach them the lessons we've learned along the way. Welcome to our journey, friend. I am so glad you're here. ********************* WHERE TO FIND US (Some of the links here are affiliate links. If you purchase through our links we'll receive a small commission but the price remains the same - OR BETTER - for you! Be sure to check for any mentioned discount codes.) - Our Website: https://rootsandrefuge.com - Sign up for our newsletter: https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-signup - Abundance+ (Grab a FREE 7-day trial): https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-wilder-still - Shop our Stickers & Shirts: https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-shop - Order my book First Time Gardener: https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-ftgbook - Pre-order my newest book First Time Homesteader: https://rootsandrefuge.com/first-time-homesteader-yt - Growing Gardeners Course: https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-ggcourse - Instagram: www.instagram.com/roots_and_refuge - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rootsandrefuge/ - Email Us: rootsandrefuge@yahoo.com - To drop us a line: PO Box 4239 Leesville SC 29070 - To have a gift sent to our house from our Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/SFA0IZHZRCOZ?ref_=wl_share - To support us through PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jessicasowards ********************** PRODUCTS WE LOVE - You've probably heard me talk about these things a million times, so here's where you can order them (and get a discount with my code!): - Greenstalk Vertical Gardens (Use code "ROOTS10" for $10 off your order): https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-greenstalk - Squizito Tasting Room (Use code "ROOTS" for 10% off your order): https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-squizito - ButcherBox: https://rootsandrefuge.com/butcherbox - Growers Solution: https://rootsandrefuge.com/growers-solution #rootsandrefuge #homesteading #gardening

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The Pig Midwife (And Pesky Wise Husbands) | VLOG

September 9, 2022 7:42 pm

Matthew's channel The Southerners Northern Garden: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheSouthernersNorthernGarden 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 raise my family and grow our food. Now, that is exactly what exists outside my door. In watching it unfold, a new dream was formed in my heart – to share this beautiful life with others and teach them the lessons we've learned along the way. Welcome to our journey, friend. I am so glad you're here. ********************* WHERE TO FIND US (Some of the links here are affiliate links. If you purchase through our links we'll receive a small commission but the price remains the same - OR BETTER - for you! Be sure to check for any mentioned discount codes.) - Our Website: https://rootsandrefuge.com - Sign up for our newsletter: https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-signup - Abundance+ (Grab a FREE 7-day trial): https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-wilder-still - Shop our Stickers & Shirts: https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-shop - Order my book First Time Gardener: https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-ftgbook - Pre-order my newest book First Time Homesteader: https://rootsandrefuge.com/first-time-homesteader-yt - Growing Gardeners Course: https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-ggcourse - Instagram: www.instagram.com/roots_and_refuge - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rootsandrefuge/ - Email Us: rootsandrefuge@yahoo.com - To drop us a line: PO Box 4239 Leesville SC 29070 - To have a gift sent to our house from our Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/SFA0IZHZRCOZ?ref_=wl_share - To support us through PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jessicasowards ********************** PRODUCTS WE LOVE - You've probably heard me talk about these things a million times, so here's where you can order them (and get a discount with my code!): - Greenstalk Vertical Gardens (Use code "ROOTS10" for $10 off your order): https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-greenstalk - Squizito Tasting Room (Use code "ROOTS" for 10% off your order): https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-squizito - ButcherBox: https://rootsandrefuge.com/butcherbox - Growers Solution: https://rootsandrefuge.com/growers-solution #rootsandrefuge #homesteading #gardening

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He comes bearing Shrubs (Progress and Transparency) | VLOG

September 7, 2022 6:09 pm

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