Organic Garden Pest Management 101 | Gardening Advice and Tips

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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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Leesville SC 29070

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[northtexasdude]

i found the rain in the background very soothing. No better place to spend a rainy day then in a greenhouse.

[mybsfarm]

“You’ve been feeding your plants and not your soil.” This is a great sentence and helpful to remember the importance of feeding the soil!!!

[Konekoexe]

Your idea of sitting in the garden relaxing is what made the difference for me this year. Last year I only went in the garden to weed it and pick things and it overgrew and went downhill after a few months. It was a chore that I kept putting off til the next day and the next day. Everything except tomatoes died. This year we set up a table and chairs and have breakfast and lunch outside every day and relax out there and the garden is doing much better. Since we spend every day out there, I was able to notice that one of my peppers was getting too hot, and dying. Now I put up a shade over it every day during the hottest hours and it's doing so much better.

[virginiaallisonpeck]

I love your openness and acceptance of everyone and that you don’t spout fear and judgment on others. You are a blessing and a fount of information and love ❤️✝️☮️🇺🇸🙏🏼😍

[lindag]

The very first gardening YouTube video I watched was a soil amendment video by Luke at MIGardener. That was about 7 years ago. Lucky me. Everything I learned was for organic gardening. Then, I expanded my YouTube video watching to include search words like: farm, homestead, hügelkultur, permaculture, back to Eden, no dig, etc. I found Roots and Refuge! YouTube is a wealth of organic gardening information. This was a great video! Cheers!

[erikabrownfield]

The sound of the rain in the greenhouse is very relaxing. :)

[katkur]

Thank you for this video! I appreciate you for not shaming people that are just trying to grow their food. I’ve only been growing organic for the past 3 years and didn’t know that I may have been hurting my soil. Thank you for your knowledge and for just being a good kind person. You are truly an inspiration!

[sarahday]

Love hearing the rain. It's been a long time since we have had any significant rain.

[Mindy]

This year I found a problem with voles in my yard. I did a lot of research and decided that I would use caster oil to get rid of them. I did not want to do this because I did not know how it would effect the worms and the insects but I needed to get rid of the voles. I was out 2 days ago watering the garden and thinking I needed to get the castor oil sprayed and almost stepped on the prettiest black rat snake. He is just the perfect size for the vole holes. I could have danced! God sent me the perfect defense against the voles! They have not made any more holes in the yard and are staying away from the garden! Praise The Father in Heaven!

[heartsdreamshomestead]

It was so amazing to meet you and Miah today! Thank for for taking g time to sign everyone’s books and share a few minutes of conversation with each of us.
It just felt so good to meet the person that helped me fall in love with the garden and encouraged me to grow something lovely 💗💗💗💗💗

[GossMania]

“Gardening requires lots of water—most of it in the form of perspiration.” Especially here in the south. Thanks for this video I’m also trying to learn to be more of a eco gardener. Much love and many blessings from our homestead in Mississippi to yours.

[Scaryladyvideos]

Exactly what this new gardener needed. A commonsense breakdown and experienced use of the arsenal. I couldn't write fast enough. Thank you!

[mjkrech]

Okay! NOW I understand why you have a rocking chair in your greenhouse! Thank you for this teaching! I learned so much!

[ramblinrosecottage]

I truly enjoy going to school with you. You teach in such a way that is both informative and interesting, never dry and never negative. Thank you! A+!!!

[ChristinaWolde]

How sweet of you to take the time to help others with their gardens ❤

[joycehaines]

When you know better you do better, what a beautiful motto to live by, we are learning from day one to the last day.

[artbylauri]

Love your style of teaching and not just telling us "use this not that".

[johnolson]

Such a beautiful setting. I can imagine sitting quietly in the middle of a storm surrounded by all that glass to protect your bubble. Being able to view the Storm from the inside while staying dry and comfortable… magical 😍

❤️ April from Modesto Ca

[madhouse]

I know you had to speak up in this video, but it hasn’t rained here for ages and I just love the sound of rain! Better than any background music 🌧🌧🌧

[janettastrieder]

This was the best pest control video I have watched since I have started gardening! Thank you for being informative, honest and transparent! I will look up more of your videos! Again thank you.