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.
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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
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– Order my first book, “First Time Gardener”: https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-ftgbook
– Order my second book, “First Time Homesteader”: https://rootsandrefuge.com/first-time-homesteader-yt
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– Email Us: rootsandrefuge@yahoo.com
– To drop us a line:
PO Box 4239
Leesville SC 29070
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Music by Daniel Smith- https://www.instagram.com/phillip_daniel_smith/
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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
– Neptune’s Harvest Fertilizer: https://rootsandrefuge.com/neptunes-harvest-fertilizer
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36 Comments
MOST BEAUTIFUL greenhouse and garden ever. LOVE THE BLACK AND PECAN STAINED WOOD TRIM. 😍
I'm gonna go plant some more seeds in my beds, even though things are growing so slowly this year, your habit of continuing to add is great! I have room so I might as well go for lush instead of just production. Can't wait to see what happens.
When I had birds flying into my window I hung some sun catchers in the window and that helped. They see the reflection and think they can fly thru!
They then see something there and quit trying to fly thru.
Baking soda and lemon juice works great, too! 🍋 If I use half a lemon for a recipe, I always save the other half to clean the sink. The rind is especially great for scrubbing out the drain.
I think the bluebird is seeing itself in the window's and thinking it is a rival and yes you can get decals that will deter the bird from hitting the window.
Sorry, but since you're Superwoman it makes me happy to know your sink gets dirty😅
I really needed to hear this today. Thank you.
I am very behind on planting, so feeling overwhelmed. Thank you for your upbeat and honest videos. It helped to know that you, a season gardener, are behind too.
Now its time for me to suck it up and get planting. Just wanted to let you know that you make a difference on our homestead. Have a great trip.
Yes summertime the house lacks! But I’m busy outside taking care of all the stuff no worries
'Pineapple' is my all-time favorite tomato variety! Glad to know it makes your list of favorites. 🍅 Because of you, I've giving 'Paul Robeson' another chance this year. And I'm also trying 'Sunrise Bumblebee' for the first time this year, as well as 'Pink Bumblebee' and 'Purple Bumblebee,' too!!
The way you teach is so enjoyable that I forget that one of your main reasons for doing all this is to educate not just to entertain. I thank you!
Safe, joyfilled travels and happy homecoming, Jess!
think its worth considering getting a seeder for some stuff, they are less than 200 bucks for some serious time saving, I've been eyeing the precision garden seeder myself, its running about 150.
Beth here… look at you squatting comfortably for that long! ❤️ I so enjoy watching your gardens, info and healing journey Jess …Bless you 🙏
remember when your youngest was a small lad and helping with the garden and he pushed all of the tags down into the soil?
Love people who keep it real!
Maybe the bluebird is seeing his reflection in the glass and trying to fight it’s reflection. At my house a robin fights it’s reflection every morning. It started happening when I took my curtains down.
I'm the same way when I have to go away, I be missing my garden. It's good you have someone to look after things until you get back. Have fun on your trip!
Have a safe and wonderful trip! Im in Franklin, TN right by downtown and will send happy thoughts a bit south to you in Columbia! I wish I could come see you in person:(❤️
Have fun. 🫶🏻
I'm going to need a t shirt with "I never said I was any good a housecleaning…that garden though!" on it. That's something I'd wear for sure!
You Need to get those window clings on and put them on the window……they will not see their reflection…….its works great …..Peace..
Yes, hard to leave the garden this time of year BUT…I'm home so go to the garden every few minutes to see if the seeds I planted (this AM LOL) are up yet!
Greetings to my favorite basil farmer. 🙂
I am so looking forward to meeting you this weekend 😊😊😊. It going to be really hot according to the forecast.
I’m no house keeper either now that I’m an avid gardener. Gardening is so much more rewarding.
Thank you Jess, have a great time on your trip.
I'm trying a few orange hat micro dwarf tomatoes in one of my green stalks. They are growing great! I also gave my house bound mom one along with a grow light for Mother's Day. She loves tomatoes and I hope she loves watching these grow.
The bird is telling you to stay home because there is someone wrong with flight! I don't know if your flying it not but flying is a bad idea because the sun flares! I pray you get this message in Christ our Lord!
I put a box of opened baking soda in my fridge and freezer. When it gets pass the expiration i then pour in the kitchen sink or bathroom sinks( or toilet) with vinegar.
The Bird sees itself and thinks it's another Bird that's trying to take over. Put a piece of Paper up so it can't see itself. Sorry about your plant. You can save it. Enjoy your time away. Peace from WV
God Bless you all! Have safe travels! Have a great summer older sons!
I think the blue bird can see the reflection of his house….in your window. Poor little one. Hoping you can get it sorted out and your cats can not be drove nuts 😂
If you have a garden I would love to know how the heck you keep a spotless house bc to me it's either the garden or the house and I'm just like well the garden is pretty 😅
We’ll see y’all at the festival! We’re so excited!
MY stunted tomato plants are three inches tall! If they got as big as your puny plants I would be the Queen of the Crop!😂
It feels so satisfying to clean a kitchen sink! But as Leanne Morgan says "I'm too fun to clean!" 😂 Have fun on your trip. I wish I could come. I know it is going to be a fabulous event.