Roots & Refuge Podcast

Roots & Refuge Podcast

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Eyes and No Eyes

Today’s podcast is sharing a bit of my own mindset and how I experience wonder on a daily basis. Living life with my eyes open to the beautiful world around me.

There's a lot more to watch right here!

Greenstalk Vertical Gardens MOTHERS DAY SALE April 20 early access, then regular access April 21-May11. Stack code ROOTS10: https://rstr.co/greenstalkgarden/roots10 WHERE TO FIND US: - read my writing on substack: https://jesssowards.substack.com -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 -The Roots and Refuge Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roots-and-refuge-podcast/id1669328823 -Merch sales: Real Food Comes Dirty Shirts: https://roots-and-refuge-farm-shop.fourthwall.com/products/real-food-comfort-color -The music in this video is by Daniel Smith PRODUCTS I LOVE AND SUPPORT: Greenstalk Vertical Gardens: https://rstr.co/greenstalkgarden/roots10 The white beds in my tea garden (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.)

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Struggles, Harvests, Wins and Plans (My garden status tour)

April 20, 2026 1:05 pm

Urban Farmer Seeds: https://www.ufseeds.com Coupon code SEED10 for 10% off! WHERE TO FIND US: - read my writing on substack: https://jesssowards.substack.com -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 -The Roots and Refuge Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roots-and-refuge-podcast/id1669328823 -Merch sales: Real Food Comes Dirty Shirts: https://roots-and-refuge-farm-shop.fourthwall.com/products/real-food-comfort-color -The music in this video is by Daniel Smith PRODUCTS I LOVE AND SUPPORT: Greenstalk Vertical Gardens: https://rstr.co/greenstalkgarden/roots10 The white beds in my tea garden (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.)

24K views

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Another Seed Unboxing & Chat (Seed Enthusiast Support Group)

April 16, 2026 10:54 am

The Special Roots and Refuge Greenstalk sale (Use the code JESS for 30% from April 8-10): https://rstr.co/greenstalkgarden/roots10/z2q All Yall are Welcome banner: https://a.co/d/05DSwg45 WHERE TO FIND US: - read my writing on substack: https://jesssowards.substack.com -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 -The Roots and Refuge Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roots-and-refuge-podcast/id1669328823 -Merch sales: Real Food Comes Dirty Shirts: https://roots-and-refuge-farm-shop.fourthwall.com/products/real-food-comfort-color -The music in this video is by Daniel Smith PRODUCTS I LOVE AND SUPPORT: Greenstalk Vertical Gardens: https://rstr.co/greenstalkgarden/roots10 The white beds in my tea garden (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.)

43.3K views

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How to make a gardener swoon.

April 8, 2026 10:30 am

Metal plant trays: https://amzn.to/3PAiwSe The Epic Gardening sale where Birdies Beds are up to 40%: https://lets.epicgardening.com/ROOTSANDREFUGE Don't forget to stack the coupon code ROOTSANDREFUGE WHERE TO FIND US: - read my writing on substack: https://jesssowards.substack.com -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 -The Roots and Refuge Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roots-and-refuge-podcast/id1669328823 -Merch sales: Real Food Comes Dirty Shirts: https://roots-and-refuge-farm-shop.fourthwall.com/products/real-food-comfort-color -The music in this video is by Daniel Smith PRODUCTS I LOVE AND SUPPORT: Greenstalk Vertical Gardens: https://rstr.co/greenstalkgarden/roots10 The white beds in my tea garden (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.)

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It's really feeling like my garden.

April 1, 2026 10:30 am

The Epic Gardening sale where Birdies Beds are up to 40%: https://lets.epicgardening.com/ROOTSANDREFUGE Don't forget to stack the coupon code ROOTSANDREFUGE WHERE TO FIND US: - read my writing on substack: https://jesssowards.substack.com -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 -The Roots and Refuge Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roots-and-refuge-podcast/id1669328823 -Merch sales: Real Food Comes Dirty Shirts: https://roots-and-refuge-farm-shop.fourthwall.com/products/real-food-comfort-color -The music in this video is by Daniel Smith PRODUCTS I LOVE AND SUPPORT: Greenstalk Vertical Gardens: https://rstr.co/greenstalkgarden/roots10 The white beds in my tea garden (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.)

58.2K views

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Tea & Herb Garden RESET (the gratifying before and after)

March 28, 2026 9:53 am

WHERE TO FIND US: - read my writing on substack: https://jesssowards.substack.com -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 -The Roots and Refuge Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roots-and-refuge-podcast/id1669328823 -Merch sales: Real Food Comes Dirty Shirts: https://roots-and-refuge-farm-shop.fourthwall.com/products/real-food-comfort-color -The music in this video is by Daniel Smith PRODUCTS I LOVE AND SUPPORT: Greenstalk Vertical Gardens: https://rstr.co/greenstalkgarden/roots10 The white beds in my tea garden (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.)

43.9K views

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I can’t stay out of the garden.

March 24, 2026 6:27 pm

The last long tomato chat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTsj0ijd9og&t=2706s Wild Boar Farms tomatoes: https://www.wildboarfarms.com/product/roots-refuge-2/ WHERE TO FIND US: - read my writing on substack: https://jesssowards.substack.com -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 -The Roots and Refuge Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roots-and-refuge-podcast/id1669328823 -Merch sales: Real Food Comes Dirty Shirts: https://roots-and-refuge-farm-shop.fourthwall.com/products/real-food-comfort-color -The music in this video is by Daniel Smith PRODUCTS I LOVE AND SUPPORT: Greenstalk Vertical Gardens: https://rstr.co/greenstalkgarden/roots10 The white beds in my tea garden (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.)

36.5K views

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Choosing Tomato Varieties by Flavor (My Recommendations by Flavor & Texture)

March 19, 2026 12:56 pm

Sluggo max: WHERE TO FIND US: - read my writing on substack: https://jesssowards.substack.com -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 -The Roots and Refuge Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roots-and-refuge-podcast/id1669328823 -Merch sales: Real Food Comes Dirty Shirts: https://roots-and-refuge-farm-shop.fourthwall.com/products/real-food-comfort-color -The music in this video is by Daniel Smith PRODUCTS I LOVE AND SUPPORT: Greenstalk Vertical Gardens: https://rstr.co/greenstalkgarden/roots10 The white beds in my tea garden (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.)

36.2K views

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Garden Reset (Preparing for strawberry season)

March 16, 2026 12:00 pm

Cinnamon Rolls: https://youtu.be/OsVMkkS0nEk?si=MeL9t8Wq_2cMDhC2 Morgans new book: https://amzn.to/46QPaEO WHERE TO FIND US: - read my writing on substack: https://jesssowards.substack.com -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 -The Roots and Refuge Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roots-and-refuge-podcast/id1669328823 -Merch sales: Real Food Comes Dirty Shirts: https://roots-and-refuge-farm-shop.fourthwall.com/products/real-food-comfort-color -The music in this video is by Daniel Smith PRODUCTS I LOVE AND SUPPORT: Greenstalk Vertical Gardens: https://rstr.co/greenstalkgarden/roots10 The white beds in my tea garden (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.)

41.4K views

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Gardened too hard.

March 10, 2026 12:43 pm

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