Homesteading

Homesteading

Is it a piece of property? A way of life?...or so much more!
Small chicks in a pasture.

How to Make Money Homesteading

You can learn how to make money homesteading in the best way. Start to save your earnings or begin making larger investments on your farm.

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The Five Reasons Why We Homestead

Are you interested in homesteading? Have you been dreaming of a simpler life? I want to encourage you to step out in faith! I’m sharing our five top reasons why we began this lifestyle and why we never intend to change. 

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My Must-Have Garden Tools

When you start a vegetable garden at home, there are some must-have garden tools that are good to have on hand. Read here for my top picks.

Roots and Refuge on YouTube

Gardening, animals, room to roam, peace, our family. Homesteading Videos
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, Jeremiah and I are answering many of the questions about raising meat on the homesteading. These are our opinions and experiences! Butcherbox Link: https://bchrbox.co/rootsandrefuge 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 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 To buy my favorite locally roasted coffee: https://bluesail.coffee/discount/JESSICASOWARDS Use code JESSICASOWARDS for 10% off! 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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RAISING MEAT on the homestead | Frequently Asked Questions Answered

November 12, 2020 5:47 pm

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PREPPING in the Waiting Room (Food security, supply chain issues and what you CAN do)

November 11, 2021 9:09 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 Prepping in the Waiting Room: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyYCYOvmuEU&t=1416s MIGardener sprouting 87 year old seeds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeQRrj6YTQQ Seed Saving Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ipi14eLVfc&t=1466s MIGardener: https://migardener.com/jess. (Coupon code JESS10) Botanical Interests Seed Store: https://shrsl.com/2e0yd Hudson Valley Seed Co: https://hudsonvalleyseed.com/ Wild Boar Farm: https://wildboarfarms.com/ Baker Creek: https://www.rareseeds.com/ Fast Growing Food: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4R4k2EzpSIg&t=815s Are Survival Seed Kits Worth it?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xCXWE21hAs Natalie’s channel on starting a Worm Farm: https://youtu.be/buKms5BT8kM Sign up for Abundance Plus (use the code JESS for a discount): https://abundanceplus.com/pages/wilder-still-registration?rfsn=5841314.d1d5d2 VEGO Garden Bed Link: https://vegogarden.com/?ref=rootsrefuge Order my book: https://amzn.to/393lzZZ Our Instagram: www.instagram.com/roots_and_refuge Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rootsandrefugefarmfarm Our website: https://www.rootsandrefuge.com Email Us: rootsandrefuge@yahoo.com NEW stickers from our shop: https://www.rootsandrefuge.com/shop Greenstalk Planter : Use the code ROOTS10 to receive an additional $10 off: http://lddy.no/6xhd. Some of the links in my description are affiliate links. I did not receive payment to make this video but do receive a small commission on sales at no additional cost to you! Thank you for supporting my channel! 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 Our PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jessicasowards

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Buying/Saving Garden Seeds for Preparedness (Tips, Advice and Common Misconceptions)

November 16, 2021 2:45 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 For more information and resources on food security, visit the blog post here: https://rootsandrefuge.com/what-is-food-security/ 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 Prepping in the Waiting Room Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyYCYOvmuEU&t=676s Our Website: https://rootsandrefuge.com Sign up for our mailing list: https://tinyurl.com/yc6d7ufa Order my book: https://amzn.to/393lzZZ Our Instagram: www.instagram.com/roots_and_refuge Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rootsandrefugefarmfarm Our website: https://www.rootsandrefuge.com Email Us: rootsandrefuge@yahoo.com Some of the links in my description are affiliate links. I did not receive payment to make this video but do receive a small commission on sales at no additional cost to you! Thank you for supporting my channel! 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 Our PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jessicasowards

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Five Steps to Sustainable Food Security

February 22, 2022 11:00 am

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Our Homestead Progress Report (Juggling Priorities) | VLOG

September 25, 2021 3:57 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 NEW stickers from our shop: https://www.rootsandrefuge.com/shop Order 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 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 Our PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jessicasowards

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The Ever Changing To Do List of Building a Homestead | VLOG

September 13, 2021 1:18 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 NEW stickers from our shop: https://www.rootsandrefuge.com/shop Order 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 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 Our PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jessicasowards

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We might be crazy (Making decisions for this HUGE growing space) | VLOG

September 7, 2021 2:20 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 NEW stickers & MAGNETS from our shop: https://www.rootsandrefuge.com/shop Sign up for email updates here: https://www.rootsandrefuge.com/r-r-on-a 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 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 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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The NEW FARM PLAN (Layouts, Aerial Shots, and What Goes Where) | VLOG

July 27, 2021 9:30 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 Mystery Grab bags in shop WHILE SUPPLIES LAST: https://www.rootsandrefuge.com/product-page/mystery-bag-5-pack-of-stickers Follow our friend Jesse at his channel, The Farther You Go: https://youtube.com/channel/UCToX-rYjq_Vwu0A70fXKlXg Sign up for email updates here: https://www.rootsandrefuge.com/r-r-on-a 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 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 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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This driveway makes a huge difference (I can really see the garden now!) | VLOG

August 31, 2021 9:30 am

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