Gardening

Gardening

Time to get those hands in the soil!
A man's hands holding compost.

How to Start a Compost Pile

Come along with us as we learn composting 101, and step by step how to start a compost pile using the Berkeley 18 day method.

A man picking a bouquet of flowers in the garden.

Tips For Growing Cut Flowers

You can enjoy fresh bouquets with the best cut flowers all season by growing them direct from seed in your own garden using these easy tips.

SEEDS

Everything you need to know! How to buy, pollinate and even save seeds. Jess walks through it all!

We spend lots of time in the Garden!

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Have you seen our new show Wilder Still yet? If you haven't, head over and sign up for Abundance Plus to see all our episodes - you get a FREE seven-day trial! https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-wilder-still Check out our new blog here: https://rootsandrefuge.com And subscribe to our weekly email list so you're the first to hear about new blog posts, sticker launches, merch, and special giveaways! (We do monthly giveaways ONLY for our email subscribers!): https://rootsandrefuge.com/signup Have you ever worked hard gardening a home grown tomato just to be disappointed in flavor? Or maybe you've never successfully grown tomatoes at all. Today I'm giving you a crash course in tomato growing, from basic vocabulary to the science of flavor compounds, here's all I know about growing tomatoes for flavor. One of my favorite sources on the topic of enhancing flavor in your crops is this book: https://amzn.to/2KtlnG1 The Blacklight Flashlight we use for hunting Hornworms: https://amzn.to/2IDdn3k The tie tape I use to attach my plants to the trellis: https://amzn.to/2lGxd4J The Roo Apron (the gathering apron you see in many of my videos): https://amzn.to/2MAebbL My all-time favorite gathering basket (Gardeners Supply Hod): https://amzn.to/2lJrPha 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 4239 Leesville SC 29070 You can check out our Amazon Wishlist: http://a.co/3LqNuiu ______________________________________________________ Want to Support Our Channel? Shop for our favorite things in our Amazon Storefront- support our channel at no additional cost to you!- https://www.amazon.com/shop/rootsandrefugefarm Greenstalk Planter: This is an affiliate link, use the code ROOTS10 to receive $10 off: http://lddy.no/6xhd If you would like to financially support our channel and farm, you can shop through our Amazon affiliate link, which will earn us a small commission at no additional cost to you here: https://amzn.to/2NcCBZ4 Also, sometimes I link Amazon Affiliate links in the description. Shopping from these links supports our channel with a small commission without any additional cost to you! So Thank you for using these links! If you would prefer to give directly to our channel, you can send PayPal here: https://www.paypal.me/jessicasowards Thank you so much for believing in us!

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How to Grow The Best Tomatoes | Gardening Tips and Tricks

June 29, 2018 1:41 pm

Have you seen our new show Wilder Still yet? If you haven't, head over and sign up for Abundance Plus to see all our episodes - you get a FREE seven-day trial! https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-wilder-still Check out our new blog here: https://rootsandrefuge.com And subscribe to our weekly email list so you're the first to hear about new blog posts, sticker launches, merch, and special giveaways! (We do monthly giveaways ONLY for our email subscribers!): https://rootsandrefuge.com/signup Today, I'm sharing a quick and affordable project to help you grow your own salad greens all through the winter! 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 4239 Leesville SC 29070 You can check out our Amazon Wishlist: http://a.co/3LqNuiu ______________________________________________________ Want to Support Our Channel? Shop for our favorite things in our Amazon Storefront- support our channel at no additional cost to you!- https://www.amazon.com/shop/rootsandrefugefarm Greenstalk Planter: This is an affiliate link, use the code ROOTS10 to receive $10 off: http://lddy.no/6xhd If you would like to financially support our channel and farm, you can shop through our Amazon affiliate link, which will earn us a small commission at no additional cost to you here: https://amzn.to/2NcCBZ4 Also, sometimes I link Amazon Affiliate links in the description. Shopping from these links supports our channel with a small commission without any additional cost to you! So Thank you for using these links! If you would prefer to give directly to our channel, you can send PayPal here: https://www.paypal.me/jessicasowards Thank you so much for believing in us!

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Grow Salad Greens All Winter For Less Than 20 Dollars | Gardening Tips | Roots and Refuge

October 27, 2018 12:24 pm

Have you seen our new show Wilder Still yet? If you haven't, head over and sign up for Abundance Plus to see all our episodes - you get a FREE seven-day trial! https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-wilder-still Check out our new blog here: https://rootsandrefuge.com And subscribe to our weekly email list so you're the first to hear about new blog posts, sticker launches, merch, and special giveaways! (We do monthly giveaways ONLY for our email subscribers!): https://rootsandrefuge.com/signup 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 & 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 4239 Leesville SC 29070 You can check out our Amazon Wishlist: http://a.co/3LqNuiu ______________________________________________________ Want to Support Our Channel? Shop for our favorite things in our Amazon Storefront- support our channel at no additional cost to you!- https://www.amazon.com/shop/rootsandrefugefarm Greenstalk Planter: This is an affiliate link, use the code ROOTS10 to receive $10 off: http://lddy.no/6xhd If you would like to financially support our channel and farm, you can shop through our Amazon affiliate link, which will earn us a small commission at no additional cost to you here: https://amzn.to/2NcCBZ4 Also, sometimes I link Amazon Affiliate links in the description. Shopping from these links supports our channel with a small commission without any additional cost to you! So Thank you for using these links! If you would prefer to give directly to our channel, you can send PayPal here: https://www.paypal.me/jessicasowards Thank you so much for believing in us!

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A Complete Guide to Vertical Gardening (On A Budget!) | Growing Food Made Simple

July 8, 2018 7:43 pm

Have you seen our new show Wilder Still yet? If you haven't, head over and sign up for Abundance Plus to see all our episodes - you get a FREE seven-day trial! https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-wilder-still Check out our new blog here: https://rootsandrefuge.com And subscribe to our weekly email list so you're the first to hear about new blog posts, sticker launches, merch, and special giveaways! (We do monthly giveaways ONLY for our email subscribers!): https://rootsandrefuge.com/signup We get asked all the time about our arched trellises. Today we are showing you how to build them and what we grow on them! They are a wonderful way to add function and beauty to your garden. 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 4239 Leesville SC 29070 You can check out our Amazon Wishlist: http://a.co/3LqNuiu ______________________________________________________ Want to Support Our Channel? Shop for our favorite things in our Amazon Storefront- support our channel at no additional cost to you!- https://www.amazon.com/shop/rootsandrefugefarm Greenstalk Planter: This is an affiliate link, use the code ROOTS10 to receive $10 off: http://lddy.no/6xhd If you would like to financially support our channel and farm, you can shop through our Amazon affiliate link, which will earn us a small commission at no additional cost to you here: https://amzn.to/2NcCBZ4 Also, sometimes I link Amazon Affiliate links in the description. Shopping from these links supports our channel with a small commission without any additional cost to you! So Thank you for using these links! If you would prefer to give directly to our channel, you can send PayPal here: https://www.paypal.me/jessicasowards Thank you so much for believing in us!

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How to Build An Arched Trellis for 30 Dollars | Vertical Gardening

June 28, 2018 12:29 am

Have you seen our new show Wilder Still yet? If you haven't, head over and sign up for Abundance Plus to see all our episodes - you get a FREE seven-day trial! https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-wilder-still Check out our new blog here: https://rootsandrefuge.com And subscribe to our weekly email list so you're the first to hear about new blog posts, sticker launches, merch, and special giveaways! (We do monthly giveaways ONLY for our email subscribers!): https://rootsandrefuge.com/signup How to Grow the Best Tomatoes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMlxoBuqObA&t=1001s 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 4239 Leesville SC 29070 To Shop from our Amazon Wishlist: http://a.co/3LqNuiu ______________________________________________________ Want to Support Our Channel? Shop for our favorite things in our Amazon Storefront- support our channel at no additional cost to you!- https://www.amazon.com/shop/rootsandrefugefarm Greenstalk Planter: This is an affiliate link, use the code ROOTS10 to receive $10 off: http://lddy.no/6xhd If you would like to financially support our channel and farm, you can shop through our Amazon affiliate link, which will earn us a small commission at no additional cost to you here: https://amzn.to/2NcCBZ4 Also, sometimes I link Amazon Affiliate links in the description. Shopping from these links supports our channel with a small commission without any additional cost to you! So Thank you for using these links! If you would prefer to give directly to our channel, you can send PayPal here: https://www.paypal.me/jessicasowards Thank you so much for believing in us!

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How to Plant Tomatoes the Best Way | Gardening Advice and Tips | Roots and Refuge Farm

April 23, 2019 2:57 pm

Now is the perfect time to get some carrot seeds in the ground! 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! For the full written instructions, visit the blog post here: https://rootsandrefuge.com/how-to-plant-carrot-seeds Have you seen our new show Wilder Still yet? If you haven't, head over and sign up for Abundance Plus to see all our episodes - you get a FREE seven-day trial! https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-wilder-still And subscribe to our weekly email list so you're the first to hear about new blog posts, sticker launches, merch, and special giveaways! (We do monthly giveaways ONLY for our email subscribers!): https://rootsandrefuge.com/signup 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 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 ______________________________________________________ Want to Support Our Channel? Shop for our favorite things in our Amazon Storefront- support our channel at no additional cost to you!- https://www.amazon.com/shop/rootsandrefugefarm Greenstalk Planter: This is an affiliate link, use the code ROOTS10 to receive $10 off: http://lddy.no/6xhd If you would like to financially support our channel and farm, you can shop through our Amazon affiliate link, which will earn us a small commission at no additional cost to you here: https://amzn.to/2NcCBZ4 Also, sometimes I link Amazon Affiliate links in the description. Shopping from these links supports our channel with a small commission without any additional cost to you! So Thank you for using these links!

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

February 20, 2020 11:06 am

Have you seen our new show Wilder Still yet? If you haven't, head over and sign up for Abundance Plus to see all our episodes - you get a FREE seven-day trial! https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-wilder-still For more tips and tricks, visit the blog post here: https://rootsandrefuge.com/how-to-prune-tomato-plants And subscribe to our weekly email list so you're the first to hear about new blog posts, sticker launches, merch, and special giveaways! (We do monthly giveaways ONLY for our email subscribers!): https://rootsandrefuge.com/signup Today I'm showing how to prune tomato plants to encourage health of the plant. The pruners I'm using here: https://amzn.to/2YkdclO To Send Us Something from our Amazon Wishlist: http://a.co/3LqNuiu 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 4239 Leesville SC 29070 ______________________________________________________ Want to Support Our Channel? Shop for our favorite things in our Amazon Storefront- support our channel at no additional cost to you!- https://www.amazon.com/shop/rootsandrefugefarm Greenstalk Planter: This is an affiliate link, use the code ROOTS10 to receive $10 off: http://lddy.no/6xhd Become a Wholesale member with an Essential Oils Kit: https://doterra.me/RjF77gV1 To Learn More About Joining my Essential Oil Team: jessicasowardsoils@gmail.com If you would like to financially support our channel and farm, you can shop through our Amazon affiliate link, which will earn us a small commission at no additional cost to you here: https://amzn.to/2NcCBZ4 Also, sometimes I link Amazon Affiliate links in the description. Shopping from these links supports our channel with a small commission without any additional cost to you! So Thank you for using these links! If you would prefer to give directly to our channel, you can send PayPal here: https://www.paypal.me/jessicasowards Thank you so much for believing in us! #howtoprunetomatoes #pruning #tomatoes

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How to Prune Tomatoes for MAXIMUM yield (and Other Tomato Tips) | Roots and Refuge Farm

May 10, 2019 12:36 pm

Have you seen our new show Wilder Still yet? If you haven't, head over and sign up for Abundance Plus to see all our episodes - you get a FREE seven-day trial! https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-wilder-still Check out how to build this DIY kiddie pool raised garden bed in this blog post here: https://rootsandrefuge.com/cheap-raised-garden-bed And subscribe to our weekly email list so you're the first to hear about new blog posts, sticker launches, merch, and special giveaways! (We do monthly giveaways ONLY for our email subscribers!): https://rootsandrefuge.com/signup Grow Bags on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2XEhDHV The Vertical Planters behind me are from Greenstalk: Greenstalk Planter: This is an affiliate link, use the code ROOTS10 to receive $10 off: http://lddy.no/6xhd The Kiddie Pool I used in this video was from Walmart 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 4239 Leesville SC 29070 ______________________________________________________ Want to Support Our Channel? Shop for our favorite things in our Amazon Storefront- support our channel at no additional cost to you!- https://www.amazon.com/shop/rootsandrefugefarm To Send us a gift from our Amazon Wishlist: http://a.co/3LqNuiu If you would like to financially support our channel and farm, you can shop through our Amazon affiliate link, which will earn us a small commission at no additional cost to you here: https://amzn.to/2NcCBZ4 Also, sometimes I link Amazon Affiliate links in the description. Shopping from these links supports our channel with a small commission without any additional cost to you! So Thank you for using these links! If you would prefer to give directly to our channel, you can send PayPal here: https://www.paypal.me/jessicasowards Thank you so much for believing in us!

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$7 Kiddie Pool Raised Garden Bed | CHEAP Container Garden Ideas | Roots and Refuge

April 24, 2019 11:32 am

Have you seen our new show Wilder Still yet? If you haven't, head over and sign up for Abundance Plus to see all our episodes - you get a FREE seven-day trial! https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-wilder-still Check out our new blog here: https://rootsandrefuge.com And subscribe to our weekly email list so you're the first to hear about new blog posts, sticker launches, merch, and special giveaways! (We do monthly giveaways ONLY for our email subscribers!): https://rootsandrefuge.com/signup 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 long video, but I really wanted to provide a comprehensive guide that will answer your questions and equip you to start saving your garden seeds! Products mentioned in this video (these are affiliate links, if you purchase from these links, it helps support our farm at no additional cost to you! So thank you!) Blossom Bags: https://amzn.to/2LmlZ0w Glass Markers: https://amzn.to/2NiM9BW Fermenting Lids: https://amzn.to/2JsVwfT 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 4239 Leesville SC 29070 You can check out our Amazon Wishlist: http://a.co/3LqNuiu ______________________________________________________ Want to Support Our Channel? Shop for our favorite things in our Amazon Storefront- support our channel at no additional cost to you!- https://www.amazon.com/shop/rootsandrefugefarm Greenstalk Planter: This is an affiliate link, use the code ROOTS10 to receive $10 off: http://lddy.no/6xhd If you would like to financially support our channel and farm, you can shop through our Amazon affiliate link, which will earn us a small commission at no additional cost to you here: https://amzn.to/2NcCBZ4 Also, sometimes I link Amazon Affiliate links in the description. Shopping from these links supports our channel with a small commission without any additional cost to you! So Thank you for using these links! If you would prefer to give directly to our channel, you can send PayPal here: https://www.paypal.me/jessicasowards Thank you so much for believing in us!

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How to Save Seeds of All Sorts | A Complete Guide to Garden Seed Saving | Frugal Gardening

July 16, 2018 4:16 pm

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