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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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Roots and Refuge on YouTube

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PRODUCTS I LOVE AND SUPPORT: Greenstalk Vertical Gardens(Use code ROOTS10 for discount): https://greenstalkgarden.com/?rstr=ROOTS10 Birdies Beds from Epic Gardening: https://shop.epicgardening.com/ROOTSANDREFUGE BootstrapFarmer Site: https://shrsl.com/3w46t The Roots and Refuge Shop: https://roots-refuge.myshopify.com Order our T-Shirts and Sweatshirts https://roots-and-refuge-farm-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/all Dramm Watering head: https://amzn.to/3Djs9yF Long neck Dramm watering wand (for more established plants): https://amzn.to/41xxcoH Heat mats: https://amzn.to/3QCyhVX Grow lights: https://amzn.to/41yscAd (Some of these thinks are affiliate links which means I make a small commission at no additional cost to you. Using my affiliate links helps me buy seeds and soil and goats, so thank you.) WHERE TO FIND US: - Our Website: https://rootsandrefuge.com -Miah's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@miahsworkshop -My Cooking Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@The_Farmers_Table - Sign up for our newsletter: https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-signup -Order Coffee & Tea from our roaster: https://www.beulahroastingco.com -Our Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/SFA0IZHZRCOZ?ref_=wl_share

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YouTube Video VVVUWk4zSGhlalcxdE9pUmRMR1VDR0dBLkwwbHVUYm93MEtZ

A Very Candid Marriage Chat (Happy 14 Year Anniversary)

5 hours ago

Dutch Baby Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_E8XDvOvBA0&t=36s Strawberry Jam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUbX8EOW4Us&t=174s Mandala Pattern (the pattern is free) : https://www.lionbrand.com/products/dreamcatcher-afghan-crochet?srsltid=AfmBOoovrEuppvNfg4x7ra8a5qSlLfFupaSIdaxXmWOazW3_AFaYJf3Q PRODUCTS I LOVE AND SUPPORT: Greenstalk Vertical Gardens(Use code ROOTS10 for discount): https://greenstalkgarden.com/?rstr=ROOTS10 Birdies Beds from Epic Gardening: https://shop.epicgardening.com/ROOTSANDREFUGE BootstrapFarmer Site: https://shrsl.com/3w46t The Roots and Refuge Shop: https://roots-refuge.myshopify.com Order our T-Shirts and Sweatshirts https://roots-and-refuge-farm-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/all Dramm Watering head: https://amzn.to/3Djs9yF Long neck Dramm watering wand (for more established plants): https://amzn.to/41xxcoH Heat mats: https://amzn.to/3QCyhVX Grow lights: https://amzn.to/41yscAd (Some of these thinks are affiliate links which means I make a small commission at no additional cost to you. Using my affiliate links helps me buy seeds and soil and goats, so thank you.) WHERE TO FIND US: - Our Website: https://rootsandrefuge.com -Miah's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@miahsworkshop -My Cooking Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@The_Farmers_Table - Sign up for our newsletter: https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-signup -Order Coffee & Tea from our roaster: https://www.beulahroastingco.com -Our Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/SFA0IZHZRCOZ?ref_=wl_share

20.3K views

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Chaos in the barn (Do you like to talk about these things?) | VLOG

April 25, 2025 10:31 am

PRODUCTS I LOVE AND SUPPORT: Greenstalk Vertical Gardens(Use code ROOTS10 for discount): https://greenstalkgarden.com/?rstr=ROOTS10 Birdies Beds from Epic Gardening: https://shop.epicgardening.com/ROOTSANDREFUGE BootstrapFarmer Site: https://shrsl.com/3w46t The Roots and Refuge Shop: https://roots-refuge.myshopify.com Order our T-Shirts and Sweatshirts https://roots-and-refuge-farm-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/all Dramm Watering head: https://amzn.to/3Djs9yF Long neck Dramm watering wand (for more established plants): https://amzn.to/41xxcoH Heat mats: https://amzn.to/3QCyhVX Grow lights: https://amzn.to/41yscAd (Some of these thinks are affiliate links which means I make a small commission at no additional cost to you. Using my affiliate links helps me buy seeds and soil and goats, so thank you.) WHERE TO FIND US: - Our Website: https://rootsandrefuge.com -Miah's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@miahsworkshop -My Cooking Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@The_Farmers_Table - Sign up for our newsletter: https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-signup -Order Coffee & Tea from our roaster: https://www.beulahroastingco.com -Our Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/SFA0IZHZRCOZ?ref_=wl_share

30.8K views

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My BIGGEST strawberry harvest yet (Red all the way through) | VLOG

April 23, 2025 10:01 am

PRODUCTS I LOVE AND SUPPORT: Greenstalk Vertical Gardens(Use code ROOTS10 for discount): https://greenstalkgarden.com/?rstr=ROOTS10 Birdies Beds from Epic Gardening: https://shop.epicgardening.com/ROOTSANDREFUGE BootstrapFarmer Site: https://shrsl.com/3w46t The Roots and Refuge Shop: https://roots-refuge.myshopify.com Order our T-Shirts and Sweatshirts https://roots-and-refuge-farm-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/all Dramm Watering head: https://amzn.to/3Djs9yF Long neck Dramm watering wand (for more established plants): https://amzn.to/41xxcoH Heat mats: https://amzn.to/3QCyhVX Grow lights: https://amzn.to/41yscAd (Some of these thinks are affiliate links which means I make a small commission at no additional cost to you. Using my affiliate links helps me buy seeds and soil and goats, so thank you.) WHERE TO FIND US: - Our Website: https://rootsandrefuge.com -Miah's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@miahsworkshop -My Cooking Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@The_Farmers_Table - Sign up for our newsletter: https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-signup -Order Coffee & Tea from our roaster: https://www.beulahroastingco.com -Our Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/SFA0IZHZRCOZ?ref_=wl_share

42.6K views

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Planting lots of seeds (an evening in the garden) | VLOG

April 21, 2025 10:01 am

PRODUCTS I LOVE AND SUPPORT: Greenstalk Vertical Gardens(Use code ROOTS10 for discount): https://greenstalkgarden.com/?rstr=ROOTS10 Birdies Beds from Epic Gardening: https://shop.epicgardening.com/ROOTSANDREFUGE BootstrapFarmer Site: https://shrsl.com/3w46t The Roots and Refuge Shop: https://roots-refuge.myshopify.com Order our T-Shirts and Sweatshirts https://roots-and-refuge-farm-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/all Dramm Watering head: https://amzn.to/3Djs9yF Long neck Dramm watering wand (for more established plants): https://amzn.to/41xxcoH Heat mats: https://amzn.to/3QCyhVX Grow lights: https://amzn.to/41yscAd (Some of these thinks are affiliate links which means I make a small commission at no additional cost to you. Using my affiliate links helps me buy seeds and soil and goats, so thank you.) WHERE TO FIND US: - Our Website: https://rootsandrefuge.com -Miah's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@miahsworkshop -My Cooking Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@The_Farmers_Table - Sign up for our newsletter: https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-signup -Order Coffee & Tea from our roaster: https://www.beulahroastingco.com -Our Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/SFA0IZHZRCOZ?ref_=wl_share

62.2K views

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Was I lied to? (Goat update) | VLOG

April 19, 2025 10:00 am

The Herb Video on Farmer's Table: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajDtJFRQjL4&t=100s Four years ago on this farm: https://youtu.be/01oJoQgN1lU?si=BWKeKVXazYZdRodW PRODUCTS I LOVE AND SUPPORT: Greenstalk Vertical Gardens(Use code ROOTS10 for discount): https://greenstalkgarden.com/?rstr=ROOTS10 Birdies Beds from Epic Gardening: https://shop.epicgardening.com/ROOTSANDREFUGE BootstrapFarmer Site: https://shrsl.com/3w46t The Roots and Refuge Shop: https://roots-refuge.myshopify.com Order our T-Shirts and Sweatshirts https://roots-and-refuge-farm-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/all Dramm Watering head: https://amzn.to/3Djs9yF Long neck Dramm watering wand (for more established plants): https://amzn.to/41xxcoH Heat mats: https://amzn.to/3QCyhVX Grow lights: https://amzn.to/41yscAd (Some of these thinks are affiliate links which means I make a small commission at no additional cost to you. Using my affiliate links helps me buy seeds and soil and goats, so thank you.) WHERE TO FIND US: - Our Website: https://rootsandrefuge.com -Miah's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@miahsworkshop -My Cooking Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@The_Farmers_Table - Sign up for our newsletter: https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-signup -Order Coffee & Tea from our roaster: https://www.beulahroastingco.com -Our Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/SFA0IZHZRCOZ?ref_=wl_share

43.3K views

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Famous last words (Changing the garden) | VLOG

April 17, 2025 6:43 pm

My plant shopping wagon (it's actually our wagon for baseball tournaments and has stood up to a lot of use and conveniently also holds a lot of plants): https://amzn.to/3EbpmIx PRODUCTS I LOVE AND SUPPORT: Greenstalk Vertical Gardens(Use code ROOTS10 for discount): https://greenstalkgarden.com/?rstr=ROOTS10 Birdies Beds from Epic Gardening: https://shop.epicgardening.com/ROOTSANDREFUGE BootstrapFarmer Site: https://shrsl.com/3w46t The Roots and Refuge Shop: https://roots-refuge.myshopify.com Order our T-Shirts and Sweatshirts https://roots-and-refuge-farm-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/all Dramm Watering head: https://amzn.to/3Djs9yF Long neck Dramm watering wand (for more established plants): https://amzn.to/41xxcoH Heat mats: https://amzn.to/3QCyhVX Grow lights: https://amzn.to/41yscAd (Some of these thinks are affiliate links which means I make a small commission at no additional cost to you. Using my affiliate links helps me buy seeds and soil and goats, so thank you.) WHERE TO FIND US: - Our Website: https://rootsandrefuge.com -Miah's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@miahsworkshop -My Cooking Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@The_Farmers_Table - Sign up for our newsletter: https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-signup -Order Coffee & Tea from our roaster: https://www.beulahroastingco.com -Our Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/SFA0IZHZRCOZ?ref_=wl_share

35.5K views

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a gardener's shopping spree | VLOG

April 15, 2025 3:14 pm

PRODUCTS I LOVE AND SUPPORT: Greenstalk Vertical Gardens(Use code ROOTS10 for discount): https://greenstalkgarden.com/?rstr=ROOTS10 Birdies Beds from Epic Gardening: https://shop.epicgardening.com/ROOTSANDREFUGE BootstrapFarmer Site: https://shrsl.com/3w46t The Roots and Refuge Shop: https://roots-refuge.myshopify.com Order our T-Shirts and Sweatshirts https://roots-and-refuge-farm-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/all Dramm Watering head: https://amzn.to/3Djs9yF Long neck Dramm watering wand (for more established plants): https://amzn.to/41xxcoH Heat mats: https://amzn.to/3QCyhVX Grow lights: https://amzn.to/41yscAd (Some of these thinks are affiliate links which means I make a small commission at no additional cost to you. Using my affiliate links helps me buy seeds and soil and goats, so thank you.) WHERE TO FIND US: - Our Website: https://rootsandrefuge.com -Miah's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@miahsworkshop -My Cooking Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@The_Farmers_Table - Sign up for our newsletter: https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-signup -Order Coffee & Tea from our roaster: https://www.beulahroastingco.com -Our Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/SFA0IZHZRCOZ?ref_=wl_share

36.7K views

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Resetting the high tunnel for the new season | VLOG

April 12, 2025 3:39 pm

PRODUCTS I LOVE AND SUPPORT: Greenstalk Vertical Gardens(Use code ROOTS10 for discount): https://greenstalkgarden.com/?rstr=ROOTS10 Birdies Beds from Epic Gardening: https://shop.epicgardening.com/ROOTSANDREFUGE BootstrapFarmer Site: https://shrsl.com/3w46t The Roots and Refuge Shop: https://roots-refuge.myshopify.com Order our T-Shirts and Sweatshirts https://roots-and-refuge-farm-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/all Dramm Watering head: https://amzn.to/3Djs9yF Long neck Dramm watering wand (for more established plants): https://amzn.to/41xxcoH Heat mats: https://amzn.to/3QCyhVX Grow lights: https://amzn.to/41yscAd (Some of these thinks are affiliate links which means I make a small commission at no additional cost to you. Using my affiliate links helps me buy seeds and soil and goats, so thank you.) WHERE TO FIND US: - Our Website: https://rootsandrefuge.com -Miah's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@miahsworkshop -My Cooking Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@The_Farmers_Table - Sign up for our newsletter: https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-signup -Order Coffee & Tea from our roaster: https://www.beulahroastingco.com -Our Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/SFA0IZHZRCOZ?ref_=wl_share

40.2K views

YouTube Video VVVUWk4zSGhlalcxdE9pUmRMR1VDR0dBLkxCdVhZcnpIYXU4

Oh hey, look at my garden! (Unofficial Garden Tour)

April 10, 2025 1:50 pm

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