Hanging with Off Grid with Doug and Stacy | Heirloom Expo Day Two VLOG | Roots and Refuge Farm

[@alisharhc]

I love that you said "it makes the world feel a lot smaller" but didn't hint to that being a bad or negative thing. Most people want it all big... I love the small parts of the world.

[@erikacronje8985]

So lovely to see you hanging out with Doug and Stacy as they are the ones who inspired my raised bed garden! I wanted to build and start raised beds, mostly because I did not want to crawl around the garden on my knees and found their bed building video. Well a year later and beds are built, filled with good soil and some earthworm compost and straw on top and growing lovely things. My first crops failed due to ignorance and excessive heat waves, but I planted again and still have crops. Just now started seeds for Autumn and the garden is getting better and better :-D

[@branditweedle9057]

Oh my gosh..I can't believe that I get to you all in the same vlog..I must be dreaming..Love all your hearts. 💗

[@HOMESTEADHEART]

Two of my favs! EeeeeVerybody knows Doug & Stacy! We Are HOMESTEAD HOMIES!😁

[@OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY]

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[@maria09mc051]

Okay maybe I'm weird, but, seeing the school gardening efforts brought tears to my eyes! I'm going into teaching and I believe gardening is a great way to teach children not only about science but also about sustainability, and life skills (including patience). Great video! 😊

[@OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY]

nice!

[@jeanrichards8042]

Before I read this comment, I commented that I teared up at the kids' building too! I'm no teacher, but it makes me think... maybe this is something I should look into for my community as well. I'm not a great gardener myself, but hey, maybe we can all learn together and teach a new generation about where food comes from and sustainability and the love of dirt and growing things!

[@maria09mc051]

@@jeanrichards8042 we are all constantly learning and it's not about being a great gardener it's about teaching our kids how to learn 😊. I just started gardening last year and since then I've taken the time to learn as much as I can about gardening. I've made quite a few mistakes and my boys have witnessed my gardening "oopsies" but we've had such successes that they outweigh all the bad. We've learned about bugs and growing cycles and it's all been so inspiring and motivational.

[@CourtyGirl]

I think the expo content might be my absolute favourite! 😁

[@dancnluc1]

OMG I have been following Dough and Stacy for awhile! Love this!

[@griceldaortega1218]

I LOVE IT that you did this video with them I hope to see you in another video with Doug and Stacy

[@charitysmith5245]

I'm loving that I get to visit the expo through you and Miah! I'm petrified to fly and it's a looong drive from South Carolina. Also, we have a hurricane making life super fun lol. Doug and Stacy are the OG's of homesteaders on KZbin and share so much excellent info...cant wait to hear the secret!

[@texasoutlook60]

Thankful that you are doing this video on the expo! Blessings ~Sidney

[@LorriesWorld]

Big thumbs up. Watched & enjoyed all the way through. 😍 😎 🥰

[@dawnhash6068]

Had to rewatch!! This is how I found Roots & Refuge

[@TheArtisanbard]

Had been watching Doug in Stacy before I came on your videos. So fun to see yall together

[@AngelGoodwitch]

Oh my goodness!!!!! YOu KNOW Doug & Stacy!?!?!?!! I love both of your channels so much! This is surreal watching y'all together! My friends tease me that y'all are my imaginary friends because I say stuff like, "Jess taught me this awesome trick to planting tomatoes" and "Try some of Stacy's elderberry tincture." Than you all for being such amazing gifts to me! Love from Michigan, Angel :-)

[@genal5808]

So Great to see my 2 favorite Bloggers!

[@littlecreekhomestead4086]

I am thrilled to see you having o much fun at the expo. Baker Creek knew what they were doing when they asked you to come and speak at the conference. Live your dreams my beautiful friend 💖

[@sherryo360]

You truly have a calling❣️

[@koreyratering4662]

You are so Blessed. I love watching your videos.

[@hardnackfarms1736]

My husband and I flew out there and I was so sad, because I and to buy everything and bring it all home. Had a great time and met some neat friends! We had to pay for another bag to take back home for just the seeds. Looking forward to going again this year

[@oursimplesustainablelife8432]

I so agree about raised beds. It just works...anywhere. I'm a big believer in hydroponics and aquaponics as fun projects too.

[@vinceberardini9709]

Glad you guys/gals "hooked up"...I watch Doug and Stacy also and I'll bet you all had plenty of great stories to share. Keep smiling...it looks great on you !

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

Thanks Vince!

[@judithjohnson2111]

Been catching up on yr vlogs. & saw this feast for the eyes video & today while browsing I tripped on Stacey & Dougs channel & instantly subscribed. I've only seen 1 but I'll be ckn them out again. Jess, I've been binge watching & reading your work all day today. Can't stop. Loving yr articles. Laughing & crying. Just lovinit all. God bless.

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

Thank you so much!

[@gbrunogougler8765]

As a former Santa Rosa Councilmember and fan of these awesome u tubers I am feeling wonderfully proud of the Heirloom expo!

[@jengoods2246]

Three awsome people ❤️❤️❤️

[@Meg_Davis]

BLESS YOU DOUG!!!

[@followerofchrist4064]

Thx Jesse...As always, excellent!! Enjoy!

[@bethanyfields4706]

This video was incredible from start to finish!

[@chrisb5391]

Hi. I just recently found your channel through Mike "Fit Farmer". I love your enthusiasm! I wish I was younger to enjoy all of the passion of the homestead life. I do can, preserve and dehydrate. Thanks for sharing your time and tips. Doug and Stacey are a favorite also. Peace and blessings.

[@kariem4759]

I love that you shared that bit about the kids! I am currently starting a garden as a part of our children's ministry for our church. ....it's already heaping huge rewards in building relationships with the kids. I envision it growing into classes and workshops and such a fun place to be for children in our community to be. Kinda feels like a God sized dream.... all that we want to do, but it's already starting to unfold.

[@mamat8832]

So cool. I have been enjoying your videos of the Expo. Cool people, plants, products. My kids would have loved the children's area.

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

I wished my babies were with me!

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Very cool look into the expo! I had no idea all of the different facets that make up the event, all with the goal of spreading knowledge about and growing healthier food. Thank you. The bit with you, and Doug and STACY was adorable. Thank you for the video.👍🙏

[@OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY]

good times and safe travels, see you in October

[@DinamikaSoe]

I have seen guy with this particular style of beard in movies and cartoons only, its REAL!!!!

[@denisebrady6858]

Wow Doug & Stacey YEAH !!!!!!

[@kareneckels4453]

Actually, Doug and Stacy, this is the first time I have heard about "aging in place,"in backyard vegetable gardening. I thought I invented the concept when I built my hip-high raised beds in 2009. Jess, I adore your channel,and I think you are the "man" in gardening--you pack in more knowledge in one visit!! I am amazed! You are like an encyclopedia but with hands on experience on a topic.

[@straubdavid9]

Cool to see the kid's hands-on exhibition. I loved what that lady was saying about the other gazillion types of bees that are the real pollinators in many cases. I get zero honey bees, and even very few bumbles in my garden, but what I do get are mason bees There are about 140 species of them in North America. All are solitary bees, and from what I've read, mason bees can pollinate circles around a honey bee. Glad to see you guys enjoying the show ..... take care.

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

I'm definitely going to be making some "Air B & Bs" for them!

[@ncgreenie6707]

I couldn’t love you more 💕 💜 🌈 I’ve cried over my garden too. This is my first year starting my own seeds indoors, I literally watched from the moment they popped up “one tomato!! Two more!!! I would jump out of bed and run to see my seedlings!! I watched them almost die when deer ate them to a skeleton, and they STILL CAME BACK, and now I’m still eating their fruit! Gardening is a dream and your channel is my absolute favorite on youtube where I get to dream bigger 😊

[@Jillianfosho]

What a great community!

[@sherryg.6564]

WOW. I wish they would hold that Expo in Florida. Would love to be there.

[@EssentialOilStories]

My time spent with our local school gardens program has such a special place in my heart. This brings back memories.

[@kuriouskat1490]

Thank you for showing us your experience at the Expo. I love that Anarchy t-shirt. Doug and Stacy are just wonderful too! I will have to check out their channel. I'm not a homesteader but I garden and try to lessen my footprint on this earth and I love the homesteading and off grid lifestyle. Just enjoying you enjoying your experience.

[@GreenZebraGardening]

Kurious Kat I just ordered my shirt! www.cropswapapp.com/product/anarchy-t-shirt/

[@Backyardfuzzybee]

Great show we all need coffee

[@laurieflores1107]

love watching you have so much fun out there... :)

[@balconygarden3902]

Great adventure! Thank you for sharing.

[@denisestone8491]

Wow! Beautiful program for the kids! Love Doug and Stacy! You and your cousin look like sisters. Have a great time!

[@jeanrichards8042]

Omgoodness! I teared up when you went through the kids' building. That was AMAZING!!! Thank you so much for sharing this awesome experience with us 💖

[@lornalammers6824]

Love Doug and Stacy's channel, I've been watching them for a long time. I also really enjoy your KZbin channel which I found a few months ago. All of you are incredible and have shared so much great knowledge with your viewers. Keep on keepin on!!!

[@trudymautz4388]

L!ove you guys, you are my people too!

[@TodaysBibleTruth]

Amazing...the kids!

[@MarciesWhimsySoaps]

Love Dan's anarchy tshirt!!

[@Beecozz7]

Your videos are always filled with substance presented from the heart! TY Jess

[@bettynickelson779]

Love the back to eden concept

[@GARDENSTATEGARDENER]

YOU GUYS ARE GREAT

[@farmermeemaw]

EEEEK!!! OK, I'm officially jealous!! ❤️❤️. LOVE Doug and Stacy!

[@OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY]

lol =)

[@spie115]

Cropswap! Love it.

[@branditweedle9057]

I am so going to make bee B&Bs next year with my Harden Club kiddos.

[@theresa121075]

Jess your videos make me hungry. All those fruit and vegetables look so amazing it's like I can reach thru the screen and pick a Tomato and eat it. All the flowers are beautiful. You showed my favorite flower ever, Geraniums, and those leaves are absolutely beautiful. Keep enjoying your time out in CA, I can't wait to see what other videos you have in store for us. They are amazing. And thanks to you, I found my new seed site for my tomatoes. Wild Boar Farms. Their stuff looks amazing.

[@Chantilly871]

Wicked cool you got to meet Doug and Stacy! I also love variegated plants and I just heard about variegated tomato mid summer, I lan to try them next year too :) I love the kids building! I'm always teaching my grandkids about what I do here on my Farm. My daughter was telling me my oldest grandson, Adrian is so proud of his Mammie n her farm, he tells everyone his Mammie is so sustainable, lol

[@rebeccaiya8731]

Glad you all enjoying yourselves.love Doug&Stacy

[@OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY]

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[@cynthiafisher9907]

Wow! The kids’ building was amazingly mind blowing! So awesome they are doing these things to teach the next generation to have passion for growing healthy food! Wouldn’t it be great if we could all get something like this going in our own areas? I love it!

[@belieftransformation]

Thanks for sharing! That was a great vlog!

[@junvit91]

There is a KZbin channel called Living Big In A Tiny House and there was one episode with Doug and Stacy's house! So neat! That seed expo looks great and it looks like a lot of fun! It would be great if there was a seed expo going on in South Florida.

[@trinibagostylin]

thank you for sharing. This is really cool. I love the sharing of information with other youtubers just so folks like me can learn more about growing my own food at home.

[@denisehoog3019]

I just love you and your excitement! I've watched Doug and Stacy for a while. I'm sure it was so cool to meet them. 😀 I love watching both of your videos.

[@debbiedodge749]

LOVE Doug and Stacy HOMESTEAD HOMIES! Great VLOG!

[@onfireforjesus8374]

I'm so glad your having a wonderful time! Thank you for the video it's just great! 💕 love all the people. I'm so glad there are so many people that love the natural ways.

[@StringfieldRidgeFarm]

Love Doug and Stacy- I won Homestead Homie of the month for April- y’all are having tons of fun!

[@evangelineloveschococat]

Awww, looks like you're having a great time Jess ❤❤❤ Love Doug and Stacy! 😍

[@lisabooker6405]

Two of my top three never miss KZbinrs in one video! Love it! Have fun Jess! TFS God Bless and safe travels to all. ~Lisa #Homesteadhomie

[@troydottin7890]

Two great channels at once ,really happy spirits

[@debbytomlinson9970]

Love you guys. Praying all is improving with Jeremiah's mom still. Glad you were able to go to the expo...but I'm like a mother hen, I'll be glad to see you back home safe 💙💙

[@Oregonmac]

Loved this 💕

[@cindymclaughlin2577]

Love it! Thanks for sharing!

[@FarmAlarm]

Doug and Stacy are great friends. Glad you got to meet them. They live about an hour from us and we have visited them a few times

[@brigittelm6054]

Love you all....favs together ❤💕

[@lifewithlois7262]

Jessica Looks like you are having a time of your life 💕💕💕💕💕making Memories💕💕 God Bless💕💕

[@catbydie5]

You are in your element my dear! I always do the same thing with the coffee house when I visit a new place! Lol!

[@Murphis55]

Wish I was 20yrs younger I’d be right there with you.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻💪🏻🖖🏻❤️🐾🐾🐾

[@krislopez3766]

Three of my favorite people you guys are my inspirations!!!!! Thank you for all your post and advice!!

[@avonleanne]

wow....kinda think I could use a day in the kids learning area....wish I would have known all the stuff they had set up for kids, I am learning through YT....at a ripe ol age! neat neat neat!!!

[@normangilden3453]

I’m glade you are having a great time. We meet Doug and Stacy this past August.

[@nickierodriquez7534]

I'm so thankful that I can see all my you tube family's are all together. some day I hope to see you all as well.

[@jimmyjolly4184]

Jess we need this in SC .

[@gelwood99]

I had to pause the video to tell you, I flew home to NC from a trip to Lakeland FL with my sister-in-law. In my carryon shoulder bag was several tropicals to add to my collection. There were plants sticking up over my shoulder as I walked down the aisle, the passengers laughed and thought it was cute that I had a false bird of paradise, and several ornamental gingers blooming in that shoulder bag. This was last summer. They went through the x-ray just fine too! So next time take a shoulder bag, that can sit between your feet, and shop away! I also have a friend that packs a small extra bag in her luggage that is for cuttings and small plants that is the carry-on size that goes into the overhead. Things can easily come out of Cali, they just will not let you take them into Cali.

[@greersonmission]

Great insight!!! FYI for me the background music was a little distracting this time.

[@samanthabarris3729]

2 of my favorite channels together how wonderful ❤️

[@lindseybakernorwexindepend2723]

I completely agree and do the same with my coffee routine!! 🙌🏼

[@dallassukerkin6878]

Yay! Two of my favourite channel makers in the same frame :big grin:

[@raynall3593]

Next to you, they are my favs. I watch all their videos and they actually got me interested in doing our lil farm. Now I am off and running, not as far along as you or them but on my way. Looks like lots of fun and I sure hope to make it to the one they do in Missouri next spring.

[@cooper512atx]

I love both of yalls channels! ;)

[@brigittelm6054]

Awesome Going to check out CropSwap

[@boomer.carnivor]

Great video! I actually found your channel a few months back through my subscription to Off Grid with Doug & Stacy Roots & Refuge came up in my suggested vids list. Love the Crop Swap dude, he and I are like minded for sure, a couple years ago when I was still a community garden manager I saw the need for homegrown food bartering so I created a facebook group for my local area that is exclusive to those who grow food, forage for food, catch food, raise food and create with all of the above it has 829 members that barter food for food every day. You really shine around your people, so much garden love in one place!

[@LifeinFarmland]

Great video! ALways so beautiful! Looks like so much great info. Thanks for sharing!

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

One of these days I’m going to get to meet you and do one of these videos with you in it!!

[@YogiUToo]

I'm eager to hear about the seed saving tip!!! What was it Stacy taught about it?

[@midsouthhomestead9180]

So jealous! Doug and Stacy?!! Although so glad you came over to KZbin Jess. Great video. Rhonda

[@OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY]

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[@jasminecherry892]

I loved the coffee routine 💕and your stories you have made my day a little brighter today Jess thank you for the boost 🙂😁😁🌻But First COFFEE 🙃🙂😉

[@brandyfillie8995]

Love love love Doug and Stacy!!

[@ChubbfamilyVlogs]

New to your channel and I love it. Doug and stacy are awesome ppl

[@daniellegrandpa]

Interesting, I'll sub. to doug and stacy. This was a fun video. ?For someone that deals with depression and anxiety, you make my day better. Great video Jess, as always thanks for sharing.

[@auntdayskitchen6315]

This looks so fabulous I can't wait to see the rest of your videos from this event

[@donnabuzzella5035]

glad you are having such a great time