Grow Salad Greens All Winter For Less Than 20 Dollars | Gardening Tips | Roots and Refuge

[@samanthawall2748]

Girl you taught me more in 15 min than the rest of the internet has taught me in weeks of study. Glad we found your channel.

[@dawnjohnson8739]

Agreed!

[@GovernmentalDeception]

LOL.

[@theresavazquez9842]

Truth!!

[@fairygodmomma2313]

Lol 😂👍👍

[@lauriestallman]

Yes!! What an inspiration!!

[@harveyweich1936]

I sow the lettuce in a wheelbarrow full of dirt that way I can move it with the sun and bring in garage on those cold nights

[@anniemaymcneely2013]

Do you not drill holes for drainage ?

[@harveyweich1936]

@@anniemaymcneely2013 I do have holes for drainage as this is all I use these wheelbarrows for

[@meilanmachin825]

When should the seeds be sown in winter months if harvesting is meant to be from spring onwards?

[@cheriwhitley8385]

#harveyweich..that’s a awesome idea!

[@karronlaneNOLA]

@@anstriagreenwood3365 in your wheelbarrow? nice.

[@julieparker2516]

This was one of the most useful videos I have ever watched. I modified your instructions by putting two plastic totes on top of one of my raised beds, side by side, with a variety of lettuce seeds planted underneath. It was wonderful eating a fresh salad in December and throughout the winter and spring. I will be doing it again. Many thanks to you!

[@ninambengue]

I was just wondering about using the bins atop my raised beds, instead of buying expensive thick plastic to cover my hoops. What area of the country are you in? I'm outside Denver with snow and cold temps in winter. Did you have any problems with the raised bed soil freezing? How did the bins do in the snow, if you get snow? What about wind? What did you mean by "side by side"? Right next to each other? When did you plant the seeds? I also want to try kale, collards and swiss chard. Thanks for any insight you can give me!

[@HEBREWESS]

Same; having barely average growth so far here in Upper Marlboro, MD. Our snow has been lite \moderate, mostly dealing with cold snaps.

[@seedaholicgardens9085]

@@ninambengue has trouble with chard but the rest are good! Add lettuces look at a list of cold hardy green s the ALL will work I did a lovely blend! You zone 5 like Chicago?

[@ninambengue]

@@seedaholicgardens9085 Yes Zone 5 Denver with Chicago cold, snow and wind. Probably more bright sun than Chicago. I did the plastic and hoops last winter-worked well but messy with plastic and I planted greens too late (October). They were tiny all winter but great all spring and summer. This year I planted in August but also want to do the bins for lettuce which I have not been successful with.

[@kimgordon3695]

💞

[@MultiShooter7]

Tip from an old woman: Rather than one large opening, cut two openings, leaving a 1-2” strip in the center to prevent bag from collapsing on the long sides. 😊

[@sandragaston9372]

Elizabeth Smith great advice young lady.

[@jadeinthewoods]

Great tip! Thanks

[@willije9]

Adding a string along the middle tying on both ends should also work to keep it together.

[@FourHornsFarm]

Thanks for the suggestion. I found two additional tubs (and now some homeless laundry). It's late in the season, but I'll be planting two more bags of soil. 😀👩🏾‍🌾

[@aliceyoungdell3277]

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[@tbrown2302]

I put tiny seeds in an empty salt shaker and shake them out to plant. They tend to space more evenly than when I sprinkle them by hand.

[@forforkssake30]

uuuuuhhhhh lovely idea!!!! i m actually doing this with cress... why didnt i think of using it for seeds???? weird!

[@joycee5493]

Great idea!!!

[@alfredasprings6476]

A Wonderful idea

[@ShellyGunderson]

What a wonderful tip! I never thought of that, thanks!

[@SophiaNormantas.]

Brilliant! 😍🙏🏼

[@1456Sassy]

Great tutorial. To add a tip......put your seeds in the freezer overnight before you plant them and it puts them thru the dormant stage so that as soon as they're planted and watered, they will sprout and come up quicker.

[@TheNoteBuyer]

Ditto. This is the best idea I have gotten after watching hundreds of hours of KZbin videos. I planted four of these in the fall and put them on my deck. I had fresh spinach all winter long, just a few feet from my back door. When it got down in the teens, I covered them with old rugs at night. It's May and they are still producing. Thank you so much! You are awesome!

[@annebeignatborde1832]

Spinache doesn't mind a bit of frost, you just have wait for it to thaw before cutting.

[@BeautifulOaks]

Please thank the cat for his charming presence. He made me laugh! Thank you for the planting idea.

[@jennhoff03]

I needed that little pep talk at the end. I'm planting 3 tomato plants in containers for the first time, and am so overwhelmed by all of the work and how complicated it is, when it might not even work! Blight, hornworms, nitrogen, phosphorous, heat, squirrels.... I was watching this thinking, "Why am even trying this?!" And then she talked about how good it is just to try, and it soothed my worried little heart. :)

[@aprilrandolph8542]

Me and my mom werr like that last year. It was so stressful the first month until we finally started seeing the flowers and little baby tomatoes. Then became gleeful as each week we picked more and more. Even though it didnt "perform" like the videos..We grew the Super Sweet 100s and a compact tomato plant. We had about 75 cherry tomatoes from one and 50 from the compact cherry.

[@MissGold888]

I’m with you honey. So many potential problems. I guess we just have to begin!

[@gloriajagus4242]

I think we are SPOILED .JUST take your time soil plus fertilizer plus water .THERE IS nothing better than eating something u grew.READ FEW articles about growing veggies .....YOU will learn as u go .SUN U NEED 6 HRS SUN ....GOOD LUCK DONT SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF

[@deanasnarky3903]

I've grown tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini squash all in 13 gallon trash cans where I drilled some holes in the bottom, I used to hammer the holes in with a nail and a hammer but I found out that the container cracks like that so A drill works a lot better to make nice even holes and not cracked the bottom of the trash can, you can totally grow tomatoes and big plants in a trash can or a large deep pot. I did square foot gardening one year too, and my bed was only 6 in deep and I grew a great massive tomato plant in that as well although I had to stake it up quite a bit to keep it from falling over and pulling the roots out

[@debsameyabrown5483]

@@deanasnarky3903 My hats off to you anybody that can grow with tomato plant is amazing I've spent enough money on soil and tomato plants and containers and fertilizer that I could have bought tomatoes for a year. When we go looking for plants my husband says oh we're going to get picked up the tomato plants for you to sacrifice this year though it's not funny it is very true I need a garden ferry or at least A garden Gnome. Lol

[@darlarousch6339]

We started growing herbs outside in the courtyard. I live in a ten story apartment building and so this was an experiment to see if people would use them, it worked eally well. When we harvested the herbs, we cut and put them in labeled snack bags. Left them available for tenants. They disappeared in a few hours. Was a success as far as we were concerned.

[@carynholden6421]

Adding water bottles painted black filled with water in the corners that fit inside will help collect heat from sun during the day will help release heat during the night and keep from freezing during the night. Depending on the weather conditions.

[@lindalatham6427]

Caryn Holden thank u,I never ever heard of growing veg in the winter,I’m going to it ,my question to u is,I live in Ohio were our weather is so unpredictable! One day we’re wearing earmuffs the next day we’re wearing shorts LOL, my question to you is when we get snow it averages around 234 maybe 5 inches depending on what part do you live in Ohio we average 2 to 4 inches where I live and it may last several days where we could go out and build our living furniture out of snow, that’s the only thing I like about snow otherwise I can stay summer for me all the time LOL so what do I do when it snows for a couple days and the snow pile on top of the box and am I supposed to poke holes in The top of the box I didn’t see you do that!should I poke holes in top?or would that be a bad ideal?

[@beverlyford3933]

Caryn Holden I wonder what’s the lowest temps this method would work in. I live far north on the prairies.

[@jannamwatson]

Great idea! Wonder if this will work in Wisconsin?

[@auberjean6873]

That's Fantastic Caryn! Thank you for your ingenuity.

[@RaymondYocum-uw5hd]

Caryn Holden wrap them in black plastic

[@ericmanning8079]

I've been watching you for sometime now & I Love your vids .Just a small add -on , if you place a sheet on insulation under the bag of soil , it will protect your soil from the cold ground sapping the heat from your mini greenhouse

[@kathsweas]

Fabulous idea for a kindergarten starter like me. Way cool. You have inspired me. Cutting your own baby lattice is a true wealth. Thank you!!!

[@lindachisholm4201]

Dumb question from a newbie - what type of insulation?

[@annebeignatborde1832]

@@lindachisholm4201 you could use layers of cardboard

[@LoveMusic-pd5iz]

@@lindachisholm4201 Cardboard or rigid insulation.

[@caoimhedardis2763]

Love this video. Glad I found your channel. Is Illinois too cold for this type of wee greenhouse. Super idea.

[@raterus]

Inverting a clear container as a "greenhouse", just brilliant and super cheap

[@sallymccabe5633]

This was my introduction to Roots and Refuge several years ago, and it is STILL my most-shared link as I'm teaching gardening to newbies. I've learned so much from Jess over this time! No mean fete teaching new stuff to somebody who's been gardening more than 50 years!

[@micaheron]

The best teachers are also the best learners 😊

[@hummerklein2567]

God bless you I’m just enjoying youyour helping me go threw the grieving process of my husband after 40 years he was a romantic Gardner he planted for me and I’m just watching you and a few others on here and I’m going to do it But I f I never plant another thing I love watching you God bless you doll

[@mamemckee2190]

Bless you in your grieving.

[@sharijustshari9725]

Bless you, honey, and I wish you much strength and joy ❤️

[@suzannesutton5636]

So sweet that we can offer each other such connection ❤️

[@chelsey1657]

Sending positive vibes. My Grandfather was a big time gardener. It makes me feel close to him again.

[@diananoonen2262]

Just try. Little steps. This is an easy little step. In the spring, just put out pretty flowers in a small pot. The best part of growing food is giving it away to your loved ones, neighbors, or bring to church and put it out at coffee hour!

[@tomcahill6981]

I have gardened for decades, but never thought of doing something as simple as this. Thanks a 1,000,000.

[@Evie170]

Kitten George is Mommy's little helper in the garden. :)

[@johnbranch4299]

Kitten George thought you were trying out a new litter box. Im sure he misread the bag for POTTY MIX. Premium Mix For CATainers.😄

[@HeritageWealthPlanning]

John Branch awesome!

[@janhoyle1462]

John Branch LOL!

[@tussled1]

John Branch 🤔

[@Loriann3616]

😃😃😃

[@douglasmolik8069]

Clever

[@cathiegalbraith475]

I think a fuzzy kitten on top would also keep the plants warm 😆

[@mattierogers6447]

lol

[@julitas3826]

Exactly my thought

[@g41133]

😃

[@learnlanguageswithyogee9509]

Hahaha cute idea

[@treehuggermc1]

Exactly! I don't know why she was being so incredibly to that adorable kitten!

[@donnaharveydonna4058]

This is brilliant! Easy way to grow greens in the winter, and also keeps the rabbits from eating it. Thank you!

[@AbbyGrace001]

Quick tip: In areas where you may get some strong winds... Drill a small hole at the edge of each corner of the rim, then use tent pegs to pin in the ground. With certain kinds of tent peg and box, you don't even need to drill, as they will hook nice off the get go! Thanks for a great video Jess! Awesome sauce!

[@TheGiveittomeall]

See...this is why I read the comments. Great tip!

[@lizduncan1351]

Exactly what I was thinking ! I get BIG WIND where I live in Colorado just East of Utah desert and just West of the Rockies :)

[@jbeargrr]

I wss thinking push the container down onto the lid to snap it on, and the weight of the soil on the lid would hold it down. If high winds were expected, you could put a few bricks on top.

[@jeanestravers1865]

Liz Duncan I live on the east side of Rockies in Colorado Springs....biiiggg winds too and will need to peg my boxes down.

[@frankt7521]

@@jeanestravers1865 I live east of CS. Did you try this? How did it work in the storm last month?

[@monicalemmer9029]

I hav found an old salt shaker works so good to sow tiny seeds.

[@cf8959]

Monica Lemmer ::: I bet if you wash out any container with a shaker could work.

[@marionbyrne4429]

Monica Lemmer what an amazing idea, i never would have thought of it 🙏🙏🙏

[@johngavin2522]

Monica Lemmer ttThe t

[@nicoledixon1039]

That's brilliant!

[@slyviewer99]

Great idea! Thanks.

[@marshagibson5899]

I did this last Fall and it was amazing! Grew radishes in the bags too. Love, Jess!! My back yard looked like I was growing containers, lol.

[@downbntout]

Well hey, didn't know when I woke up this morning that I'd suddenly need ten tubs and ten bags of...

[@GypsyLynn5150]

Only if you really want to grow salad greens in the winter 😏

[@debbielicona5030]

A green house I can afford- thank you for this idea 💯😊

[@xrayiiis13]

That is the correct comment for this video!! :) You WIN! THANK YOU!

[@marshagibson5899]

And it works fabulously!

[@laragolenzovskaja1095]

Ok

[@southernstacker7315]

Damn, I'm know I'm addicted to this channel when it's all KZbin recommends.

[@colleenforrest7936]

Another tip: putting a peice of space blanket under the bag will isolate it from the ground cold and reflect any heat back up

[@darcywilki7202]

Brilliant Idea using a space blanket.

[@timothygreer188]

Great tip! If I may add my two cents, I'd like to suggest... Burlap. Cover your soil bag in loose weave burlap after sowing seeds. Less watering, keeps moisture in the soil. Less mess, keeps soil in the bag. Less waste, helps small seeds stay in place. We did this with potato sacks and feed bags back in the day. Our little fingers could poke those tiny seeds right thru the cloth. We also did this for every crop once when there was only a large concrete slab for a backyard. Wood pallets topped with filled bags stacked 1-3 high depending on root needs. We also grew potatoes in the sacks by putting dirt in the bottom and backfilling as the plants grew. Once it was time for harvest we slit the bag open and everything but the potatoes joined the compost pile. If you're handy and live in an apartment or want a neater less messy look on your porch, make a "Burlap Burm Blanket". Measure the outside of the bin's footprint and add 6-8". Measure the height of your bin, double that number. Cut the burlap to length and width. Place straw along the long side and roll like a cigar. Wrap twine around it like a pot roast, not too tight you may want to flatten it a bit. Gather and tie ends like a hard candy wrapper. Now you can wrap the outside and keep it toasty. You can make the same thing for dirt cheap if you can get large plastic mesh produce bags from your produce person and use duct tape. Thanks for what you do. You have a new subscriber here.

[@maechristine3737]

do u have a youtube video on how to do it with burlap?

[@timothygreer188]

@@maechristine3737 Sorry I don't.

[@nobodyshome4195]

Yay, Tim ! I got a 2-furrrr

[@kristenoberhauser8228]

Do you mean the seeds grow through the burlap?

[@timothygreer188]

​@@kristenoberhauser8228 Yes. Think of it as a layer of soil or light mulch. It's all natural made from the jute plant and the plant grows thru the open part of the weave.

[@susangoins8882]

Jess, my sweet seniors in my church would love this. This is going to be a birthday gift for one of the girls. This is a great gift for those who have everything and they love to eat healthy!!! Thank you, Jess!!! BTY, you inspired me to do raised beds with cow panel trellis. Being disabled, can’t do any bending (thank God for grandchildren), God led me to grow food for my community. Love and food looks beautiful when you give it away!!!

[@suzbone]

A couple of months ago my husband started two mixed green beds following this video, and they're awesome little mini-beds of salad greens now!

[@Keep__moving__forward]

Can you do a update on it when they grow. Would love to see it

[@ingeleonora-denouden6222]

🥗 yes, I would love to see follow ups!

[@robertwalloch591]

Me too

[@RayAntonelli2020]

@@robertwalloch591 Me Three

[@nataliet129]

Me 4😺

[@rebeccaolson8876]

@@nataliet129 meow 5

[@terigerrish70]

This is absolutely perfect for me. I’m in AZ and have a hard time growing things here. I love the fact it has a lid! We have problems with wild bunnies that eat everything so this is great. Thanks for sharing

[@OfftoShambala]

Hi Teri… I’m in AZ too… uptown Phoenix… and I have hoards of bunnies … I put grow bins up on blocks with 2x4s as support… I love it… bunnies can’t get to em and it’s easier to work with … but they get hot in summer… I grew purslane and basil in them over summer… next summer, they’ll be under a shade structure 🤞… but, they are great for winter growing

[@emihayashi7725]

Wind blew my bins away here in AZ

[@Grannynan]

I live in Florida, so cold isn't a problem, but deer eat every vegetable I plant in my edible garden. I think this would deter them, especially if I stake the bins to the ground. I could easily remove them during the day. Thanks for the idea!

[@evelyncasto9627]

I'm in WV. Bunnies and deer are delicious. 😋😋 That's our hillbilly way of dealing with them. 😉

[@DeA-ln1vu]

@@emihayashi7725 Put a brick on top of your bin.

[@eggshoneyhomestead2126]

I started my salad grow bag yesterday!! So excited! I bought the tub and lid at Aldi for $6. I love the idea of using the lid so that if a storm rolls through, I can lock it down. Also, it makes it easier to be moved, if need be.

[@lindachisholm4201]

Good idea about locking it down. What do you suggest to lock it down? I am such a newbie! Thanks

[@eggshoneyhomestead2126]

@@lindachisholm4201 I just use the locking lid that fits the container. The weight of the grow bag will keep the setup from moving. Also. Id you need to move the bag later, the lid will help provide stability. Good luck!

[@eggshoneyhomestead2126]

@@lindachisholm4201 a detailed explination is on my blog (with credits) at www.windingroadtraveler.blogspot.com

[@1wuzgray325]

to increase the heat under your little greenhouse box you could put a bag of manure as well. As manure rots it gives off heat. The victorians and Dutch (and I'm assuming other farmers) used to build long boxes with glass lids and grow all the cabbage family veg in the winter in them. A layer of manure... a layer of soil... seeds... box.... transparent/translucent top.

[@sandrasiegler1022]

Bad idea with edible leaves. Mushroom compost maybe, but not the doodie.

[@suemeyer7551]

Have you not heard of ecoli people get from lettuce? Like the outbreak right now?

[@cameragirlish]

Fully composted manure is safe for food plants.

[@momEgodess]

Can it be grown in areas that get snow?

[@empressfrancis1]

@@suemeyer7551 e coli most likely has come from either animals defecating in the fields before harvest, and the product (lettuce) not thoroughly washed, and/or improper harvesting and those doing hand work not thoroughly washing their hands after using the toilet!!! How many people have you seen leaving a restroom without washing their hands? The composted manure is NOT the problem, Sue.

[@dustyfuller5632]

This is the first video I watched from Roots and Refuge!!I've been watching ever since

[@Floramycena]

In the Netherlands we eat a lot of kale. But we usually don't harvest it until the frost has gone over it. It makes it a lot sweeter.

[@TheGiveittomeall]

Really...I'm from the U.S. and just recently started eating kale. Thank you for the tip!!

[@citoyennedmonde]

How do you prepare it in the Netherlands?

[@Floramycena]

We call it stamppot boerenkool. Traditionally we boil the kale together with potatoes until the potatoes are soft. We mash it all together with some butter and milk. Add some salt. And then we have a smoked sausage with it. I like mosterd with it. Some ppl like pickles and pickled onion with it. goo.gl/images/hnYWvv

[@TheGiveittomeall]

@@Floramycena oh my goodness! Delish!!

[@Floramycena]

lovely hearty winter meal

[@rmtwbsm]

I started one in 4/1/2020 and I’ll tell you what it’s the most satisfying and rewarding way to start gardening. We’ve harvested regularly since then and I’ve even increased our yield by scattering a few loose lettuce seeds every couple of weeks. Word of caution do not cut the hole too close to the sides as it can spill out. It just keeps getting better. Wish I could show you how beautiful it is 🌱💚🥗

[@rg-mi5hh]

Love this idea. We have planted lettuce and spinach in the ground and covered it with a clear plastic bin the last three years. It is so neat to harvest in Feb. Opened on really warm days for air flow.

[@gracefire7]

Terrific idea! Love the kitty photo-bombing!

[@thinlizzy535]

Kitten George looks so much like my Rufus, however he’d have gone over to the camera and sprayed it!

[@AtlantaTerry]

You could also line the perimeter with bricks or cement blocks to insulate from the cold. When I built my 4x8 foot Square Foot Garden, I created the perimeter with cement blocks oriented with the holes facing up. I filled all of the holes with my Mel's Mix and grow plants such as garlic, marigolds, herbs in the holes. As a matter of fact, my chive plant has been growing that way for 3 years! I may buy some of those large clear tubs to place over parts of my Square Foot Garden now while it is warm (11/2/18) to see what I can grow this winter. Terry Thomas Brookhaven Gardens Atlanta, Georgia USA

[@bellesparks4374]

I adore square foot gardening! Huge Mel Bartholomew fan:)! My first garden was a square foot garden! I grew a ton in a tiny space! It was a game to see how much I could rotate in:)!!!

[@sarahstrong7174]

Those containers are not UV resistant & will go brittle & crack up after a short while outside.

[@1nganucheau]

Wow! Love this idea!

[@srcooperproductions]

Can you make a video on how it's done?😯

[@jhartman4567]

@@sarahstrong7174 I wonder if this would work: Spraying the plastic on the outside with Armor All. That's what other boaters and I put on the plastic type windows sewn in our canvas coverings. Made them last a lot longer.

[@charlesbryson7295]

I grew this garden in 2020. So grateful to you for the suggestion. Worked beautifully for lettuces. This will be a part of my gardens as a reminder to ‘do something’ and ‘keep it simple’. Debra.

[@marymechler8451]

How long before you saw growth? I just put mine out today!

[@amarketing8749]

Options for renters in COLD climates. Dollar store meatloaf and turkey trays with clear lids. Use inside under a south facing window. Double up, so one can be the drip pan.

[@ladysouldja]

Awesome suggestion!

[@elizabethbrzek]

Do you mean aluminum pans?

[@lorirode-off]

@@elizabethbrzek Maybe line them with something to block the aluminum from leaching into the soil?

[@kristenoberhauser8228]

Lori- my chemist husband says that unless the soil is quite acidic, that is not something to worry about. He has worked in labs testing water, soil etc as well as growing food organically at home.

[@lorirode-off]

@@kristenoberhauser8228 Thank you for your reply. Please, if I may, if I have similar curiosities and need answers, may I ask you so that you may ask your husband? Sometimes I wonder about things that only a chemist would possibly know.

[@FourHornsFarm]

You've got me looking all over my house for a clear tub. I only have one. I'm starting it today. Gardening is my self care. 👩🏾‍🌾❤

[@sandragaston9372]

Four Horns Farm 🤣

[@FourHornsFarm]

@Siobhan Fogarty 😆😆😆😆

[@JustSamD1]

Gardening is great self care!

[@denisela3403]

@Siobhan Fogarty 😂😂😂🤣🤣

[@Bear-cm1vl]

@Siobhan Fogarty why not? Won't she know soon enough? 😉

[@keithrunyon8211]

My wife and I really like your show. My wife has really enjoyed her garden and has used a lot of your tips and she is getting more out of the garden. This is her first garden and she is loving it. Thank you

[@patsycav]

My father was born and raised in Arkansas. I have never been there. He was born in 1907. I wish it were possible to tour Arkansas, but I am almost 83, so it isn't probable that it will happen. Thanks for the video. I love the idea of planting seed in a bag and love baby greens. Those store bought salads are so expensive. I stick with "triple romaine hearts" and grape tomatoes, radishes, red onions and celery. Sometimes I make a dressing with the juice from a jar of pickled peppers and some olive oil, also balsamic vinegar, my favorite.

[@ashercohen387]

@Pat Cavanaugh My Mothers family are all from Arkansas and Tennessee. My Grandmother was Born in Searcy County in 1883. She knew Civil War soldiers. My Mother was Born 1918, on the Home place my Grandfather Homesteaded. My Brother and his Family live on the same property. I was born and raised in CA. I recently moved near the place of my ancestors (Irish, Scotts, Quapaw Indian) I Love Arkansas!!! I hope you will try to visit the Ozark's, you will not regret it. Spring is amazing.. It is incredible here. I would Love to send you pictures.

[@E-Kat]

Pat, I wish I were 83 already! You must be such an amazing person, I can tell somehow... All the best.

[@childcross]

your idea of a vinaigrette is very intriguing

[@patsycav]

@@E-Kat Thanks for your lovely comment. Same to you and more.

[@patsycav]

@@ashercohen387 Sorry I didn't see your comment sooner. Things have been rather hectic here, but now that the new year is here, it's time to move on and look forward. Thanks for your reply, although a lot of comments are being chopped off at the end lately. It happens to me sometimes and is annoying. Oh, well ... have a great new year.

[@begingardener275]

My God! This video, the comments & the comments on the comments are treasure pots!

[@lawrencekeech2779]

I go back and see these older videos and you haven’t aged a day. Speaks a lot to heathy eating and the messages are always spot on.

[@abonchat]

Your enthusiasm, expression of love for Jesus and your family, and the gratefulness you show for what you have are inspiring...thank you for sharing it!

[@highdeserthomesteader]

Tried it and it's working great. I live in zone 7 and did this on my apartment balcony. Just about ready to do the first harvest. Super grateful for this tip!

[@АленаРоманова-э2ъ]

Hi! Does it snow in zone 7? How cold can it be? Is it usually sunny in December and January? I'm thinking about planting, but here in Russia there can be a lot of snow and usually quite cloudy in winter...

[@moeka95]

Yes, it snows in Zone 7. Temperatures can occasionally dip below zero degrees Fahrenheit.

[@dianewhitlock1917]

She’s so sweet❤ awesome video!

[@TRUTH-NEWS-FOR-CHRISTIANS]

Young lady, I just wanted to commend you, you know your stuff about gardening. I have enjoyed watching your videos.This will be my first year with a garden (Raised Bed) thank you for being so inspiring. Blessings to you and your family. FM.

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

Thank you so much Mr. Frank!

[@mm-nk3qe]

😃

[@jennhoff03]

Frank- How did it go?? Did you get to harvest anything?

[@kevinperry4551]

"It feels good to get my hands dirty" is the best gardening quote I've heard, and I concur! Great video, thanks!

[@leelaural]

I can't garden with gloves on....just can't....

[@yairakatz6963]

Jess you are so cool. I like how honest and approachable you are and how simple you make each step in such a human way.

[@susanmiller7472]

KITTEN GEORGE IS A STAR.

[@pointblank6467]

yea, "a cat sex porn star! LMAO!

[@mariaraysses-whipple1348]

I would have loved to see the "After" of this project! Thank you.

[@karronlaneNOLA]

me too :-)

[@joykind4258]

Me three

[@jilliangraham6371]

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[@karronlaneNOLA]

@@jilliangraham6371 oh wow! now thatz exactly what i needed to see. thank you so much for taking the time to post that link. i need to sow my seeds thicker :-)

[@ConstantAccess2HIM]

MY SENTIMENTS EXACTLY. SHOW AND TELL PLEASE. SMILES! Guess we just have to try it ourselves. LIVE AND LEARN RIGHT?

[@lynne5893]

Super glad I found you. I’m a new gardener and I can relate to your method of teaching . And your smile cuddles my heart. God Bless, lynne from Las Vegas

[@dawnbaker9274]

Never heard of this but so trying this. I live in a RV park and this is within regulations, moveable, and doable. Hard to grow food in such a small space. Thanks for the tip. 🌱

[@azgal8210]

I cut off the bottoms of green onions and radishes and beets and romaine, and turnips and grow then for the greens. The-cost is zero and they grow faster than seeds.

[@j.sony.]

Hello, do you plant the root ends of these things or how do you plant them and how deep?

[@dianasouthard9952]

@@j.sony. I use very middle of romaine,trim any rust w plastic knife, and the beet tops (look for ones that have tiny growth at the crown) and start em in old yogurt cups (Chobani shaped) with about 1/2 inch water near sunny window first. Change water every 2 days. If they sprout, plant so the top new growth is visible above soil line. If they don't sprout, toss em out! Into the compost pile of course. I have grown microgreens inside over winter in recycled cups, but my cat usually eats them before I have enough for salad 😸🌱

[@sherryk30]

nothing better than radish and beet greens!! I do the same as you.

[@angietyndall7337]

Diana Southard thanks. That helps. I live in UT. and an apt, so growing food here can get tricky.

[@evanko6840]

AZGal, will you please explain how to replant the veggies rather than the seeds? Thanks

[@1sava]

Mother of GOD.... I HAVE to try this!!!!

[@MIgardener]

Love it Jess! Very convenient and gets more people growing more food! Sending the love.

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

Thank you!!! I’m going to be following the directions of your potato video here in the next week!

[@trinabarnett2399]

MIgardener do you think this would work in Michigan? I am in the Lansing area. I have been so excited to start my garden I can’t wait. Lol

[@mompop623]

Is Mrs. Migardener your sister? You look a lot like her. Thank you for this video. It’s a great idea and I will think I’ll be trying this. God bless you! 😊

[@nancyduncan6209]

Great idea

[@sunshynegray9370]

MIgardener | Simple Organic Gardening & Sustainable Living

[@CamhanaichTur]

I did something similar to this once. Instead of cutting the whole top off the bag I just made half inch slits on top and poked in grape vine cuttings. I ended up getting 54 (out of the 60 that I planted) healthy grape plants that were well rooted and ready to go the next spring.

[@lindalatham6427]

Camhanaich Tur my dad and mom had grapevines .there the sweeties tasting grapes,way better then store boughten ones.can you buy grape vines? if so from were,I live in Cincinnati Ohio we have plant stores lol but I never seen them in these stores,maybe you can send me some starters! Lol, no really🤷‍♀️lol, i’m excited to hear from you on this🙏

[@healthyishgal733]

Linda Latham I've bought grape plants from Home Depot! They should have varieties that are suited for your climate. They often take a couple of years to fruit after planting but are SOOO worth it.

[@gloglos100]

Strawberries too can be grown in a bag like this nice.

[@ellamaassen3169]

@@lindalatham6427 Bought mine from Wal-Mart. Home Depot sells it too.

[@lennettesuevaught1062]

Great idea, old woman from another old woman learning new tricks! 😂🎉❤. LOVE THIS ROOTS AND REFUGE FARM!

[@janeirvine8391]

This is a good idea! For those folks who have joint problems, I suggest putting a couple of these side by side on a large folding table for easy access. Using a couple of bungee cords over the top and connected under the table during high wind/monsoon times works well. If you are worried about the table blowing away, have it up against a wall and use bent rebar to peg it into the ground. The whole setup is movable if needed. Thank you for posting! Blessings on you and yours!

[@OGKenG]

Putting it on a table defeats the purpose of retaining the heat from the ground when the ambient air temperature is low or winds blow. This is why you see signs that say "bridge freezes before road surface." Cold air blows under the bridge and the bridge surface is colder than the surrounding road surface.

[@shirlebug]

jane irvine nice tip!

[@utubestalker.dotcom]

better yet i'd put the lid bed on a cheap Harbor Freight $7 small furniture dolly. might have to use plywood scraps to help keep the middle from sagging between furniture dolly and lid bed. makes moving around a lot easier, less weight for your back. Maybe cut a heavy duty black garbage bag open and place it under lid bed so that it overflows on all 4 sides. you can then anchor the flaps down with soil, rocks, wood, etc to protect the furniture dolly wheels from getting rusty, and prevent cold air from freezing underneath the bed. might keep some heat under the bed during the night as well. if this works, you can have a garden almost anywhere. i'd also suggest putting DIY wheel chocks down just in case so it doesn't accidently roll down the street or something lol

[@reewoods8441]

Great Tip 👍

[@emmadalrymple4102]

Subscribing! Kitty George (he is gorgeous!) sold the show for me, lol. And anyone who isn't afraid of getting dirt under their nails is alright with me! Saving $$$, improving diet and sustainability, defying Mother Nature, all sounds encouraging! Look forward to more videos. I live in Anderson, SC for the past 8 years. Born and raised in Maine. Thanks!

[@janebadon3988]

You encouraged me with this, Jessica-it’s a can do thing that’s not overwhelming!

[@Bethyj2u]

I’m an avid gardener and thoroughly enjoyed your tips and tricks on this video. My daughter recently lost her job, now I can make her a “lettuce” garden for her small space. Thank you for sharing your talent.

[@aptwalker2009]

This is a great tip. Thanks. I wouldn't have thought of tipping the bin upside down over a bagged soil like that. Great idea. LOVED George's tail shot :)

[@SuperCatlover7777]

I'm so glad this came up on my you tube feed, it's 3 years old! I love it! 🙏😻🤗😍

[@deloresochoa6235]

This does work....I cut little x's on top though.....no weeds at all. Jess, during the spring time and summer, I use just the bags of soil on the ground. Doing everything you did to the bag of soil to prepare it, for my annuals, for lots of color that looks like a carpet !!!! With no weeds!!!! And yes, I do the mulch to cover the bags. Easy gardening for me at my age. Thank you for sharing all your ideas. I so enjoy learning new things from you. Oh, and your new chicken house....!!!!!Unbelievable!!!!! Awesome design! GOD continue to bless you all.

[@bellesparks4374]

Thank you for this tip! I have a harder time with weeds, so this is a great idea:)!!!

[@HinaMcCord]

I love your “just start” mentality✨ Great advice for all walks in life😃

[@PamL.A.W.]

Your video just popped up , Thank God & yes I subscribed , I have been thinking about growing over the winter & this is perfect. Thank You For this video.🙏🏻❤️😊✌🏼

[@RosieTheRiveter07]

Kitten George stole the show lol! Pressed liked.

[@jojowallace5098]

I do broccoli sprouts in a mason jar with a screen top. I keep 2 jars going so that I have sprouts every day. Thanks for your tips!🧚‍♀️

[@juliesmith8339]

What do you use as a planting medium, if anything?

[@jojowallace5098]

I use a large mason jar with a screen top and soak them in water for the first 12 hours and then after that change the water twice a day.

[@juliesmith8339]

@@jojowallace5098 Oh, okay, more on the sprouting side. Good idea!

[@leejennifercorlewayres9193]

You should make a video. Sounds interesting.

[@ooohlaa13]

@@leejennifercorlewayres9193 there are tons of sprouting videos on you tube, its an ancient craft. I have been doing it since the 70's through The Sprout House. Dunno if they are still around, but do a search. You can do lentils, mustard, mung beans, broccoli, onions, alfalfa you name it!

[@marybreslin5583]

You got to give George credit for trying to get mom time! Thank you for always being an inspiration to me. I missed eating my mom’s beefsteak tomatoes. My heirloom tomatoes are small but we’ve been eating a salad from my deck almost every day because i planted a lot of cherry tomatoes( chocolate sprinkles and yellow are the tastiest and sweetest to me )and , pickling cucumbers and peppers( rainbow which i never had before but they are constantly producing- they eventually turn red). Love being able to go outside and pick off the plant

[@SquareOneFarms]

Kitten George needs some meow time! Great video for having baby greens all winter!

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

When he wants attention, he wants attention right meow!

[@mariannesouza8326]

Square One Farms I love that furry little guy!

[@elisaisaksen5484]

This is the video that launched me into a whole new experience I would never, ever have known possible. Watching this video and then a few more of yours, Jess, would cause me to discover others: The Stivers, the Hollars, Art & Bri, Justin Rhodes, Mike and Lacey, VW (Ben and Andrea) ~ My life has not been the same since ya'all became a part of my "online family community" ~

[@larrywiley1804]

Its jan 2022 in south missouri and we're eating our greenhouse radishes already. This method you have shown will expand our winter growing. We have beets, spinach, carrots, lettuce, strawberries, and several herbs which we've gotten 2 cuttings from so far. Doing the things to continue food production during the winter.

[@shannonstephens4245]

I mix my seed with cornmeal so I can see where I sew them.

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

Great idea!

[@MeTreesndirt]

Good one. Thanx

[@UtahTabby]

I thought cornmeal worked as a pre-emergent seed killer like Preen.

[@MeTreesndirt]

@@UtahTabby . Uh oh. Maybe not. Scratch that one.

[@shannonstephens4245]

@@UtahTabby I have used it for over 20 years never had a prob!

[@cynthiabowen7092]

You are a darling girl.. so inspiring to an older lady, like me! I love.. love ..love to grow gardens, this is a great idea for the COLD months. I'm gonna do it! Bless you dear.

[@SJ-gj7mx]

The smartest gardening video I have seen ever

[@cathleengingrich9037]

Thanks so much for this idea! I had gathered all the items for this weeks ago, for my son and my mom to do when she was visiting for March break. We have instead done it as a science experiment now that I'm working from home. I wish I could show you a picture as it has been a huge success! My own small patch of homesteading in the city - isolated alone here amidst thousands. Stay well.

[@christinedehn3257]

If you cut your flap out as two flaps with a narrow strip of bag left in the middle running from side to side it will keep the sides from gaping open.

[@linnward5595]

great idea!!

[@Bear-cm1vl]

Another idea which would keep the potting soil warmer and keep the sides of the bag intact would be to dig out a spot in the ground the size of the soil bag and drop the bag into the pit before cutting the top. The sides of the pit would support the sides of the bag and the ground contact would insulate the sides of the bag as well.

[@jeanscruggs812]

So glad I found your channel!!! You have answered many of my food supply concerns. Up until now, my solution for wintering greens was hydroponics. This is soooo much waaaaay better. I love it!!! Thank you so much!!!❤❤❤❤

[@aprilgarrahan3245]

Oh my that is totally cool I'm going to use an old kiddie pool on my back porch to grow my greens this winter.

[@Bellavanacoffee]

Jess, I have been meaning to tell you that you have inspired me to share what I do in my garden here in Louisiana on my channel more. I love doing experiments in the garden and I am continually reminded of God's wonders and messages in nature! Much love from your southern neighbor! ♡

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

I’m so glad to hear it! What part of LA?

[@Isleofstories]

Happy Farms La. what is your channel called please x

[@Bellavanacoffee]

@@RootsandRefugeFarm We are in North West La. About 10 mins from the Arkansas border, close to Magnolia, Ar. an hour outside of Shreveport, La. Blessed on 5 acres and always slowly adding plants to the "farm" (rabbit for fertilizer) You have inspired me to do more videos sharing my homeschool experience (fist timer) and my journey deeper into living off the land. You inspire me to share the good and the struggles, and that you don't need to "go big" to do this! Just begin! And when it brings you joy, it shows!

[@Bellavanacoffee]

@@Isleofstories You can just click on my picture or name to view my channel :) Thanks!

[@josem.2909]

Happy Farms La. I like that part" continually reminded of God's wonders" very true!! I was on my 30's when l first planted tomatoes and peppers, and seed my lawn even thought l was older l was excited like a child seeing everything growing up!!

[@janicebell5925]

Do you have more lessons. You are an excellent teacher. I was raised in the country and my folks grew everything. I got married to a city guy and he isn’t interested in helping me so I need to grow just enough I can handle with minimal assistance. I’ll check your videos to see if you have more. Thanks so much fir sharing. Yes, it’s hard to garden without tractors and help. I just need small amounts of items. He says go to Sams or Costco and pay for them. I did teach him how to can tomotoes though.

[@Langton.Katherine]

Kitten George is so cute and fluffy! Love him 🐈

[@AngelGoodwitch]

Hello Jess! I just discovered you this evening while under COVID-19 stay-at-home-orders. Thank you for your videos! You're teaching me tricks to actually be able to do things I've always wanted to do! Bright blessings to you!

[@laurawirtjes7225]

Me TOO!

[@a.l.s.i.4601]

Angel Goodwitch , same here! Greetings from Uruguay!

[@JENipherLyn]

@@laurawirtjes7225 Me three!

[@danyalebrown3034]

The way my jaw dropped when you shared the plan. Glad I found your channel! Church aunties have the best tricks.

[@clairvoyant3109]

This looks great. I think I would run a strip of duct tape around the perimeter of the bag to help retain it's shape. Will be trying this soon.

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

Oooh good idea!

[@OtterRose1]

If I did that, I would put the tape on the bag BEFORE cutting it open!

[@MeTreesndirt]

Those bags hold up well.

[@asavedsinner3453]

Just a fyi... Sprinkle ground cinnamon on top of those just planted seeds to reduce the possibility of "dampening off".

[@ltvanburen]

Hello, What does dampening off mean? Thank you.

[@frannysingblues]

And the cinnamon will keep ants and bugs away.

[@lizsnipe4406]

ltvanburen it means that the seeds can water rot before it can take root.

[@luckynblessed8696]

@@frannysingblues Thank you, I learned something new today!!

[@Peace-nz3jx]

@@lizsnipe4406 make holes bottom of bag

[@rainfalls2964]

This is my first R R. Video. That I had ever seen .... I subacribed that day... 💜😊 it just popped up in my feed and I had to re watch. Love you girl. You have been a great friend mentour and teacher.

[@rainfalls2964]

💙 Kitten George 💙

[@annphilbeck5174]

I have been growing veggies and herbs for so many years. A great idea came to my husband for my raised beds. He put storm doors with handles on the beds so I can start my seeds earlier. I might just grow salad greens this winter. Thanks for your video.

[@jenniecoleman2488]

I'm going to do it! Usually put up my gardening hat for the winter.

[@snobird33]

storm doors sound like a great idea! Easy to manage with the handles.

[@deborahhanna6640]

& heavy enough not to blow away or open by themselves! Excellent!

[@Shananana99]

Love this idea. And you’re so right, the few veggies I’ve managed to grow and harvest, have made me feel pride. Truly a great feeling.

[@darlenecuker9711]

Kitty George needs his own thumbs up ☺

[@janstallwood2271]

Wonderful video Jess. Great tip on growing food under a mini hot house! Combine your tip with that of Harvey who commented just before my comment, by putting the bag in a wheelbarrow and moving it around. Absolutely fabulous can’t wait to do it! Thank you both for your two fabulous tips

[@jimkingsland1645]

What a joy and delight to watch and learn this method from you. Your enthusiasm and clear, detailed, step by step instructions and tips are so inspiring! It’s January and thanks to you I’m getting excited about growing again. Not sure this will work here in 6B in the winter but I’m excited anyway. Thanks so much I’m now subscribed.

[@florafrancois7463]

Thank you! I did this in zone 7 and loving it! My grandson is loving the butter lettuce. Radishe greens are delicious 😊

[@cookingwithsusie8909]

This is the video that captured my attention. Thank you Jess, Mia, all the boys, Maleah, and all the friends and family guests! Love your channel!

[@vanessaboman8143]

Thank you! I just got an allotment and was searching how to do stuff.. This is a fabulous easy thing I can do with my mom, who has dementia and my grandkids who need to get back into the garden... It's so simple yet rewarding, thank you!