Inside the Greenhouse Tour | What's Growing in March 2019 | Roots and Refuge Farm

[@tottering-by-gently]

I also have a soft spot for Aunt Ruby’s German Green. I grew up hating tomatoes because I had only ever tried the sour, mushy grocery store varieties. One week at my farmers market one stand had their adorable little boy handing out tomato samples. I didn’t have the heart to tell him I didn’t like tomatoes so I took a slice. It happened to be Aunt Ruby‘s German Green. Thus began my obsessive love of heirloom tomatoes. I now grow 25 varieties (40 plants) for just me...and some friends and family on occasion 😂

[@simplyraeann3711]

What!? A 30 min video from Jess?! Hold on let me get my seed starting mix... I'm about to sow some seeds while watching!

[@inthegardenwitheveliaflore4908]

I absolutely love the sound of the wind chimes!

[@margierousu468]

Same here!!💜

[@nicolechristinebertini3457]

Thanks! Can't wait for the glass greenhouse reveil!!! 🌱👩‍🌾

[@leonakofoed289]

Love that you and Miah put out vlogs that are honest and true to who you are... that’s what keeps me coming back.

[@thinlizzy535]

Hehe “Happy Birthday, Little Pepper”! You sure are a mommy, there is no doubt ❤️. So sweet. You are a blessing from God, indeed. Thank you, honesty is so wonderful in this world. May our Great and Wonderful Creator continue to bless you and your family.

[@LLopez-sx1jr]

Growing Dr. Whyches for the first time this year because of your recommendation. I don't care what anyone says, I will never not call it Dr Witchy 😂

[@charitysmith5245]

I always start my nasturtiums in the greenhouse now and they transplant well, no problem. Never had any luck with direct snow either. Also, nicking the hard shell and soaking them overnight first is a huge help. Everything looks amazing in your greenhouse! Alot of work went into all those starts.

[@Sheywh12]

Charity Smith Do you recommend nicking of Kentucky Wonder Green Bean then soaking before planting??? I’m trying seeding really for the first time this year I’ve never had luck with transplanting the green bean from pot to the garden!! So I’m gonna direct sown them this year... Thx for any advice I’m concerned as I want them to come up this year !! I’m learning so Much in this community.. My first year seeding so much except the beans I tried last year didn’t work Stores Don’t sell green beans already potted at all!! The Internet is so confusing!! This companion stuff got me all Messed up to LOL 😂 God Bless Thx for all your help, your for your time Shey

[@charitysmith5245]

@@Sheywh12 you could soak them overnight but I dont think I'd nick them. Green beans will come up easily and fast when directly sown. I'm thinking they dont sell starts because they're so easy and people usually plant several rows of them and are less likely to buy starts of something they are growing alot of. It would be expensive.

[@anericphlegming]

Thank you for the advice. We've had the same problems with direct sowing.

[@mykellhale]

New-ish follower here...I can't wait to see the new greenhouse (y'all are killing us 😉) and thank you for being willing to show the tidy along with the real life side of how y'all do things.

[@BrownArrowsHomeschooling]

Wow 😮😊😊🤓😎❤️❤️❤️This video gave me all KINDS of gardener fuzzies 😁😁😆It was soooo extensive. I enjoyed every momentt, as one on your viewers who sits in the greenhouse and watch these long videos 🙌🏾😎👩🏾‍🌾👩🏾‍🌾👩🏾‍🌾

[@gattispizzaboy]

okay so re watching this in anticipation of the coming month of gardening as well as Netflix playing in another room. during the first 20 seconds I hear the star trek TNG intro and see you opening the door to your green house to reveal a wold of diverse live. I love it. Blessed Be

[@nancycowan6109]

You make me smile. With all of your preparations. I am still looking at my packets of Baker’s seeds and worrying. You give me hope. ❤️

[@TalkingThreadsMedia]

Hi, Jess. Squash does for me, what tomatoes does for you! Our club was truly blessed with being able to trade seeds with Crystal for some WARTED INCAN CREAMPUFF squash. At the end of the 2019 growing season, we should have plenty of seeds to share with members of THE GARDEN CLUB OF OLYMPIA. We are so excited! Thank you! Best wishes, Kate

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

I’m so excited you were able to get them!!!!!

[@WeirdHeather]

One day, I will have a big enough garden to grow like you do. Was chatting to my neighbour today about her garden and she was kind enough to give me a yucca cutting to grow and also some lavender seeds, bless her. Probably got way too much growing now, but it makes me so excited. 😀

[@sandhollowhomestead6972]

Well, you've got me beat! I thought I was Mr. Mater but you are Queen Mater for sure! What a Mater Year!

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

We can both rule and reign in TomatoLand!

[@beckycory9023]

Sitting here watching your video & I'm thinking my chimes are going off, but it's not windy. Then I see your chime moving. I love it.

[@jenniferprescott8655]

Your wind chimes bring tears to my eyes Jess. I had wind chimes in most of my trees, the sound so magickal

[@suzanneburns6130]

Thank you for taking the time to give us a tour of your greenhouse. As far as the cats, what if you added screen doors to the greenhouse? 1x1's and rolled screening might keep the kitties out. Or maybe add a couple cat beds, so they don't lay on your plants. I hope this helps. ❤

[@johnharden790]

We started nasturtiums in our garden for the first time this year. I live in North Central Florida. Mid winter we started Baker Creek nasturtiums seeds in our greenhouse. The have since been transplanted to our garden. They are now full of blooms and very healthily. I did plant them in an area where the soil is not as rich as other parts of the garden.

[@jaymalloryy]

Just went and got some used windows yesterday to start my window collection for my one day green house! Thanks for the inspiration, can’t wait for the reveal! 💕👍🏼

[@SilverLining650]

Beautiful teaser Jess! I’m not so great at seed starting so I’m walking through your greenhouse with you saying Ooo aaaa, I want that that that and that!!!! I’ll see you at the Shindig with a list! So excited.

[@kristinbenini7967]

We got about 4” of snow last night here in eastern CT. To cheer myself up I decided to drive out to Comstock & Ferre in Old Wethersfield. They were bought by Baker Creek a few years back. I came home with some golden lemon balm, calendula, zinnias, banana peppers, and yes, three more tomato varieties! Black Beauty, Brad’s Atomic Grape, and Galaxy. I already have yellow pear, ox hearts, brandywine and Dancing with Smurfs . Did I mention I only have six 4x4 raised beds for a garden?? Lots of containers will be necessary!

[@brendachapman4559]

(Whistling Whew) LOL... Just Kidding. You have beautiful plants and the buyers at the farmers market will be thankful for all the varieties you have to offer! Much Love and Blessings

[@kjhull4409]

Have you considered making/buying a pair of screen doors for your greenhouse? If you wanted, you could use a larger mesh so the insects could go through it. My previous home had a whole house fan in our garage so we canned out there. We simply stuck a plain screen door into the walk through door way frame. It worked great!

[@KellysKitchenGarden]

Just getting into growing tomatoes properly this year here in Scotland UK. I have Amish Paste growing well under lights at the moment, and they do pretty well outdoors here. Hoping for a great summer! Lovely to see all your seedlings Jess, thank you x

[@almakelly5248]

Enjoying watching old videos.

[@jolyndaj]

I think your greenhouse is perfect. I love the potting bench. This is the first time I put your video up on my TV screen. I can see you so much better now....😊. I had no clue there were so many varieties of tomatoes. I love to try new plants each year. I would like to see the Underground Railroad tomato. I want to grow a Mortgage Lifter. Keep up the great work. I love your videos and your sunshine smile. 🌞

[@Diana_the_green_dragon]

You talked so much about that tomato and the Corbaci peppers and Arroz con Pollo ones that i actually gave it a chance and ordered them from Baker Creek. There was a 50 50 chance i get them through customs in Sweden. I got lucky so i have fun stuff to grow and the Malachay box. I cannot wait for stuff to grow.

[@FinehomesofNewHampshire]

Amazing greenhouse and tour. Mess means your busy....😊😃 Hope your all well. Brad

[@sharoncalatayud8658]

This is why I love to watch your videos Jess, Happy Birthday little guy.....your personality and genuine excitement for these plants shines through! Keep being true to who you are- you are a blessing to all😇

[@rajishmaharaj7552]

Totally mesmorized by ur green house and plants......you can never have enough plants... Cant wait to see them planted.....all the best jess

[@veggiesnblooms]

I have a kitty in my plants problem as well. The solution I've found is placing sticks upright in the soil at the time of planting. Keeps kitties out and once the plants are bigger I can pull them out. You have to experiment with how many sticks/ how close together, depends on the determination of your cat. :)

[@lesleyharris3198]

Hi, love the greenhouse tour, you spoke about Nasturtium, the trick is sweep the paths, clean the potting table and all the sad dusty stuff pot up and wait till you have a full pot then plant your Nasturtium in the pot , sounds daft but I get the best ones that way. And yes great companion plants they get attacked by the pests and the other plants are left alone, mostly.

[@OurOrganicLife]

Greenhouse Goals!! 👐

[@lindseypie23]

Y’all are killin me with not giving even a peek at the window greenhouse!!!

[@karenhibberd9426]

Susan I worded that wrong. It was suppose to say I can't wait to see the new greenhouse. It will be so exciting to see it.

[@garden_geek]

I had the same problems with my peppers - they wouldn’t germinate until I put them on a heat mat. They’re finally just coming up this week and I’m already hardening off my tomatoes! So they’re really behind. Oh well. Your seed trays are so satisfying to look at! You definitely have a green thumb.

[@kathygreeson6001]

Great video!! Love your green house, I have one similar, but without all the upgrades. And a little smaller. But love being in mine also. Love how you touch all of your plants. I know the reasoning behind it, but you do it so lovingly. Love watching and learning from you!! Thanks again!! God bless!🍅

[@jenn997]

Great greenhouse tour! Good luck with the plant sales. Looking forward to the videos from The Shindig!

[@nahnisjourney1406]

How did I miss this video??? I just finished watching your video from yesterday with you all putting the small plastic greenhouse together. I can't wait to see the update on it to see how it holds up after you secure and reinforce it. Back to your video.

[@shannonstephens4245]

"Red solo cup I fill you up" With dirt and Tomatoes? LOL GREAT Video!!!!

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

😂

[@bellaorizzonte5604]

The first year I planted tomatoes on my KY farm(zone 7b) I was at the mercy of madding hordes of horn worms. The next year i alternated the tomatoes with marigolds, and curly parsley (great food for Monarch larvae). I was astounded by the result, nearly 80% reduction of these voracious beasties. This worked so well for me (and my nerves, lol) Blessings to all of you, all year long!

[@Riverwytche]

This made my heart so happy, Jess! Thank you for such a wonderful tour. We are growing Brad's Atomic Grapes for the first time this year. As soon as I saw the photo of the tomatoes in the catalog I knew my youngest would love them.

[@pattishelton3169]

I think you did the right thing putting markers in each cup when you are selling plants because when I buy a plant I don’t want to mix them up so I don’t know what I’m planting. I think that is a good selling point.

[@jeanettedolan138]

Nasturtiums transplant very well I grow for sale in Ireland for the last 12 years. I grow them in a seed tray transplant into a 6 packs and never let me down.

[@OnCall24Seven]

You know Jess, to make more room, if you don't mind stooping over about 6 inches while you walk, you could add another shelf across the back wall or even all the way to the door. :-)

[@JessofAir]

Giiiirlll! I can't believe you had the patience and wrist strength to write all of those names over and over! Lol!

[@lindaleal809]

Yes, you are saying the "Wapsy" correctly. We have a river running thru Iowa by that name so we just say Wapsy. Love your videos. Good luck with your plant sale!

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

Haha Good to know! I’ll call it that!

[@robertlafollette8931]

Great tour thank you. girl you got your work cut out for you. May the Lord bless your planting.

[@BeenGardening]

What a great job you have done! I love the varieties you are growing and how healthy the plants are!

[@amyceritelli9800]

I've grown nasturtium here in my zone 8b indoors with grow lights for years and they do great transplanting into my raised beds with mixed soil that has lots of compost in it. I grow them not for the taste but mostly as companion plants. They do great around squash and tomatoes. They are said to attract beneficial insects and deter harmful insects

[@cathyherring6424]

Thanks Jess.... just starting on small commercial greenhouse 🤞 with a friend and your info and input is always spot on ❤️❤️❤️

[@toddlejeune3732]

That's a lot of work . It's fine when you love what your doing. Looks great 👍

[@garden4life622]

I planted my tomato seeds yesterday. After watching your video, decided to purchase Dr. Wyche's Tomato seeds today to try. Ahhhh...can never have enough tomatoes!

[@itsgoodforthesoilgardens]

Thank you for introducing me to those tiny grow bags! I grow tomato seedlings for sale, and always spend too much on containers that I never see again. Just purchased them on Amazon!

[@LivingMiracleHomestead]

Your greenhouse is beautiful. Can't wait to see the new one.

[@ColvinFamilyFarms5588]

You have an amazing greenhouse. I just bought one off of amazon, it is temporary but yours is definitely goals. Love your videos.

[@p-m--essing441]

Trixy Trixy.. How many thought it was the new green house... 🐮

[@avonleanne]

yep, I did LOL

[@SunshineFarm]

So wish I could head over to one of those plant sales and have my very own plant grown by you to put in the garden. 🌱😘

[@bellaorizzonte5604]

Me too!

[@therusticranchgarden]

the little green house is amazing. But, of course, I'm super excited for your other green house. Can't wait!!!!! hurry up. lol. Anyways, congrats on all your tomatoes.. they look amazing. Every time i see your green house, I tell my husband just how bad I want one. Coming soon, Thanks. God Bless. Bertha from TEXAS

[@meredithcolacci3227]

I'm new to your channel and I love it!! You have renewed the gardner inside me. 😊

[@ingridskitchengarden]

Nasturtiums grow crazy in our area. They reseed every year, ours are growing in part shade in the late afternoon. I think they are water hungry too. Love the video can’t wait to see the window green house.

[@deanna4814]

Have your husband build you a small screen door for the greenhouse then you can vent it and it's kitty cat proof

[@ecocentrichomestead6783]

I would suggest wooden plant markers since they are compost material for their second use. Plastic plant markers are essentially one time use plastic.

[@cynthiafisher9907]

Wow, Jess, that was a dizzying collection of tomato varieties! You’re a tomato growing rock star in my book!

[@denisekeeth4595]

I always soak the nasturtiums seeds for twenty four hours too then direct sow, always turn out okay. I'm in Ireland though so different heat, humidity etc ......... Love the idea of planting succulents into that absolutely beautiful bowl and jug. Please video it when you have time to do it.

[@martysgarden]

Wow, you must know so much about Tomatoes,,amazing the varieties you have there. All the best from Australia/ happy gardening this Spring! Marty Ware

[@sylviemanderstrom8026]

Hey Jess! I bought nasturtiums for the first time one year from a greenhouse nursery and transplanted them with great success. I tried direct seeding and not much luck. I started mine indoors last year and found that they do best transplanting them when they are about 6" tall. A few of them were much bigger and didn't do as well. Also, try planting some nasturtiums with your squash plants. They are a great companion plant and I've had most my luck of growing them only near squash. They don't do very well anywhere else in my garden!

[@PaulaWilliamsdooah]

I have so many seeds I’ve been collecting and I’m so stoked to get them growing. I will definitely be utilizing your arched trellis idea this year. I have a corner lot in Urban Springfield MO. But we have chickens, grapes, raspberries, a few fruit trees, and a 13’x31’ garden plot. I’m a little late getting my seeds started, but I’ve been shopping for starts and plan on getting them all in by the end of the week. Thank you for your inspiration.

[@BroadwayGardener]

I’m so envious! You have so much space and the cutest greenhouse setup

[@inthegardenwitheveliaflore4908]

Thank you for your green house tour!!

[@TheArtisanbard]

Good grief... inspired me to buy more seeds.... NOOOOO!!! ;) HAHA Great job on all those lovely plants! Nasturtiums don't like to be fertilized (they won't make flowers but will do lots of leaves). Great plant for salads.

[@taunikin]

You pronounced Wapsipinicon perfectly! There is a river by that name close to where i grew up in Iowa. I did a lot of fishing, canoeing & swimming on that river. And, thanks for the videos! I too have started a bit of planting, etc etc here in Northern CA. You are an inspiration

[@PatBarr55]

Wow your a worker bee, I can't believe how much you have done. Really nice, can't wait to see your garden in bloom.

[@BriansJerseygarden]

We all grow so much I love it my favorite time of year

[@avonleanne]

can I just say how excited i am that I have about 12 ish inch peas that are really REALLY ready to plant!!! wish it would stop raining for just a bit, not complaining, but anxious! I bought about 1200 of the grow bags! hehehehehehe so excited

[@leslieMClass80]

Thanks Jess! Appreciate the time you took in this video 😊

[@PleasantPrickles]

So many tomato 🍅 varieties! You should do really well with your sale! Loved spending time in your greenhouse with you! 🌱🌱🌱

[@Hlorrh40]

I started a Sage plant 2 springs ago and I live in Pa. It has now made it through 2 Pa. Winters.. I love my sage.. Got 144 plants started indoors at the moment.. Here's to hoping they make it to the ground.. God Bless you and yours..

[@FireflyScout]

Solar power for the greenhouse would be so awesome. With a battery backup you could probably run a heater and a few lights. There are really expensive setups, but there are some good brands that you could get a set up for $150

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Thanks so much for the tour! You've definitely been busy.😲

[@shawnmcpeak6184]

Plant some of the flowers in the grow bag tomatoes.

[@midsouthhomestead9180]

Your hair is lovely today. Thanks for your tour. Rhonda

[@kelseydoherty1428]

I’m glad you’re growing the get stuffed tomatoes!! I can’t wait to see how they turn out and how you use them!

[@triciarosamilia8632]

Aunt Lou’s is a great flavored tomato and was very prolific for me! I’m also trying Italian Heirloom for the first time this year! I have read really good reviews.

[@mandygalgrows4454]

The little dwarf tomatoes are adorable 🥰

[@beesbeetsandbeauty4009]

Can not wait to see the window greenhouse soo excited

[@RichGreenAcres]

I love seeing what's growing in your garden and hearing the stories about the seeds. If you ever sell or have any of the underground railroad tomato seeds for trade please let me know. I'd love to have some. I'm looking forward to seeing your new greenhouse. We started with a Harbor Freight in 2017 and it blew away in 45 mph winds. We took the panels and rebuilt the one you see in my videos and avatar this winter.

[@inmyimage1081]

You can try using an oscillating fan for your basement plants to "toughen" them up. It is a key component for indoor medical mj growers.

[@BeautifulOaks]

In southern inland CA, zone 9, I have seen nasturtiums grow well and self-seed at north facing next to the house in decent, unkept soil. They do their own thing. Good luck.

[@elizabethkellerman969]

I ordered those bootstrap farmer trays and seedling containers because of your recommendations and I love them. The trays are awesome and plan on ordering more. I also already started using those white seedling bags. I find that they provide air flow to the roots, but on the bottom get little airflow and have had fungus. The tops tend to dry out more quikly. I really like them, I just need to experiment to figure it out. Thanks for sharing your tour!

[@rondacorkhill1654]

I finally received my bootstrap farmer trays and they are so much sturdier than what I purchased last year. Also, my see through bin "green house" with a bag of compost under it is giving me three different kinds of spinach. :) Something I learned from Farmer Brown's Paradise and use for every repotting is water soluble mycchorize (sp?). I attribute my success last year of late seed starting to that and Neptunes fertilizer.

[@jessicaandjeff4017]

Your greenhouse is so inspiring.

[@wendysgarden4283]

What an amazing set-up! I have a greenhouse window, but the winter has been so cloudy, I had to put lights up in it (making me feel more than a little foolish, but ya gotta do what ya gotta do.)

[@Elisheba79]

Finally just started some seeds yesterday! Ahh I feel great.. can’t wait for the window greenhouse reveal!

[@insightoftheseagarden7791]

Love a good plant story.. I'm going to grow Mortgage Lifter Tomatoes next summer.. (Coming into Fall here in New Zealand) Developed in the 30's by "Radiator Charlie" Byles of West Virginia. Charlie sold plants for $1.00 and paid off his $6000 mortgage in 6 years. Extremely large, slightly flat, pink fruit can grow to 1 kilo. This variety is famous for its productivity and disease resistance. Indeterminate. Great Video.. Thank you!

[@robertvail3677]

i love okra crimson spineles is my favorite. cant wait to see yours producing.

[@stephanier1336]

Amazing green house! You have inspired me to start seeds!!

[@GrandmaSandy]

I love your Greenhouse Tour.