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Roots and Refuge Podcast Jessica Sowards
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Hey there, darling! My name is Jess. 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's 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 the Roots and Refuge podcast, friend. I am so glad you're here.
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Raising Chickens 101: Everything the New Egg-Laying Chicken Owner Needs to Know
Welcome to episode twelve of the Roots and Refuge Podcast. Today I’m going to be taking a deep dive into raising backyard egg-laying chickens. I know this is a pretty introductory topic, however, I have heard so many new people entering into this homesteading lifestyle lately, and backyard chickens are their entry point, so I want to be sure it's covered well.
As you know, my love of homesteading started at a very young age, and I did a lot of research before I even began my actual adventures. Egg-laying chickens were something I read up on a lot, and truth be told, the information I found made starting seem daunting.
It’s my desire to share my experiences and make this lifestyle very approachable to those just entering in. So sit back and enjoy this podcast as I chat all about raising egg-laying chickens.
For more information and any links mentioned, visit the blog post here. Or join our Patreon to get early access to all our podcast episodes, monthly live videos with me and Miah (including past lives), and to be entered into a drawing to win a trip to Roots and Refuge farm. Visit our Patreon Page here.
Stay up to date with everything new by signing up for the Roots and Refuge newsletter here. And the Carolina Homestead Exchange newsletter here.
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Chatting with Willow Brook Homestead (Jesse Bickley)
Welcome to episode eleven of the Roots and Refuge Podcast. If you're new here, I'm so glad you're here. And if you've been with us for a while, I'm so glad you're here, too, thanks for coming back!
Today I'm excited to welcome Jesse Bickley from Willow Brook Homestead to the Roots and Refuge Podcast. Come join us as we discuss what it's like to build a homestead from scratch, how to stay motivated (while not letting fear be the motivator), and knowing how to continue moving forward, one step at a time while remembering to run your OWN race.
For more information and any links mentioned, visit the blog post here. Or to join our Patreon to get early access to all our podcast episodes, monthly live videos with me and Miah (including past lives), and to be entered into a drawing to win a trip to Roots and Refuge farm, visit our Patreon Page.
Stay up to date with everything new by signing up for the Roots and Refuge newsletter here. And the Carolina Homestead Exchange newsletter here.
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For the Love of Food
Welcome to episode ten of the Roots and Refuge Podcast. If you're new here, I'm so glad you're here. And if you've been with us for a while, I'm so glad you're here, too, thanks for coming back!
I love food. In the healthiest way. It's not my main source of comfort, though it is comforting. It's not my main source of joy, though I do find joy in it. It's not something I feel enslaved to at all, though I'm very thankful for the freedom it gives me.
It's for the love of food that I do so much of what I do. I hope, in this episode, you find yourself inspired to start making the change toward sourcing locally grown food and increasing how much you grow.
For more information and any links mentioned, visit the blog post here. Or to join our Patreon to get early access to all our podcast episodes, monthly live videos with me and Miah (including past lives), and to be entered into a drawing to win a trip to Roots and Refuge farm, visit our Patreon Page.
Stay up to date with everything new by signing up for the Roots and Refuge newsletter here. And the Carolina Homestead Exchange newsletter here.
For past episodes of the podcast, visit the podcast page on our website Roots and Refuge. -
Changing the Small Things (and the Basics of Permaculture)
Welcome to episode nine of the Roots and Refuge Podcast. If you're new here, I'm so glad you're here. And if you've been with us for a while, I'm so glad you're here, too, thanks for coming back!
Today I have a special guest on the podcast. Many of you might know him from some of my YouTube videos, it's Mr. Wil Kunkle from Honeybee Hollow Gardens. In today's podcast, we'll be discussing the basics of permaculture and how you can change the small things in your life right now to start creating a better tomorrow.
For more information and any links mentioned, visit the blog post here. Also consider joining our Patreon page to get early access to all our podcast episodes, and monthly live videos with me and Miah (including past lives). You'll also be entered into a drawing to win a trip to Roots and Refuge farm spring of 2023. To sign up, visit our Patreon Page.
Be sure you're also on the Roots and Refuge newsletter, this is where we share all our up-to-date info. And sign up for the Carolina Homestead Exchange newsletter here.
For past episodes of the podcast, visit the podcast page on our website Roots and Refuge. -
Answering Your Questions - The Garden Edition
Welcome to episode eight of the Roots and Refuge Podcast. If you're new here, I'm so glad you're here. And if you've been with us for a while, I'm so glad you're here, too, thanks for coming back!
This is the third podcast in a series of questions and answers where we're answering your questions based on various topics you all asked on social media. Today's podcast is all about the garden.
For more information and any links mentioned, visit the blog post here. Also consider joining our Patreon page to get early access to all our podcast episodes, and monthly live videos with me and Miah (including past lives). You'll also be entered into a drawing to win a trip to Roots and Refuge farm spring of 2023. To sign up, visit our Patreon Page.
Be sure you're also on the Roots and Refuge newsletter, this is where we share all our up-to-date info. And sign up for the Carolina Homestead Exchange newsletter here.
For past episodes of the podcast, visit the podcast page on our website Roots and Refuge. -
The Importance of Community Sufficiency
Welcome to episode seven of the Roots and Refuge Podcast. If you're new here, I'm so glad you're here. And if you've been with us for a while, I'm so glad you're here, too, thanks for coming back!
This is a topic that’s been on my heart for a while now, and I wanted to discuss it on today’s podcast. Today’s episode is all about the importance of community sufficiency. What it is, why we need it, and how to foster it. So grab a mug of something delicious and come hang out with me for a spell.
For more information, visit the blog post here. Or to join our Patreon to get early access to all our podcast episodes, monthly live videos with me and Miah (including past lives), and to be entered into a drawing to win a trip to Roots and Refuge farm, visit our Patreon Page.
Sign up for the Roots and Refuge newsletter here. And sign up for the Carolina Homestead Exchange newsletter here.
For past episodes of the podcast, visit the podcast page on our website Roots and Refuge.
Customer Reviews
Inspiring
Jessica and Jeremiah are some of the most inspiring people I’ve followed! Their love for our creator and the desire to steward well what He has given them is evident in every aspect of the life they share with us.
Jess is a teacher and friend.
Yay so happy I can access your podcast now. You have taught me so much. I can’t wait to learn more.
Gratitude
Jess & Miah provide positive guidance for those who have a curiosity about homesteading, gardening while supporting their family. While I personally have no aspirations to live off the land I can and do sincerely appreciate farmers, homesteaders and gardeners. I’m grateful they’re now in the podcasting space to dive deeper into those topics.
I have learned a lot from Roots & Refuge on YouTube over the past few years despite not having the land, climate, desire or calling to garden or provide for my family on that scale, there’s still information to learn.
I bless you until next time, at the end of every episode is saying you’ll hear and listen for. Keeping it real, honest and supporting those who are called to do the same.
One day I hope to head down to South Carolina to personally witness to support the work they have done in Batesburg. One their businesses open I’ll visit their coffee shop, gardening centre or enroll in a workshop they’ll offer until then I’ll listen and encourage them and others who are driven to provide for their families & community.