Seed Shopping at Baker Creeks National Heirloom Expo and the SEED HAUL! | Roots and Refuge Farm

[@robinbrooks2201]

I want to thank you! your vlogs helped me convince my 75 year old Dad that we can have a garden, using raised beds. We had the traditional plowed, work intensive gardens, when I was young. Because of the building my father put on the property, he was convinced that a garden just wasn't an option. I showed him just 2 of your vlogs, and I saw his eyes light up with possibilities. He can sit on the edge of the raised bed and work in a garden!!! We have begun to talk about when was a little boy, again. How his family farmed to provide food, and raising animals for food. My Dad is excited about this coming spring, so we can plant. We are taking this time to build and set up our beds. We are also researching Heirloom seeds that will do well, in central Georgia. Daddy really likes the idea of using the cattle panels, as trellises for beans, cucumbers and even melons. You have been a positive influence on my family. My 3 year old grandson wants to help make our food grow. What a great bonding and learning experience, for all three generations. Thank you for all efforts to share the blessings of your family and farm!

[@alm5512]

How exciting for you guys. My husband and I are also going to use the cattle panels next year.

[@heirwithjesus]

I remember getting a stack of free seeds from Farmer D Organics in Atl Ga when they were closing their garden section completely down from being a decade customer....well, the next season when I went through the seed packets I noticed really beautifully detailed seed packets.....they were Hudson Valley Seeds....truly incredible the work that was put into something most ppl discard... Kool I get to see the guy that created them!!!

[@godslove70]

I am getting back into gardening after 20 years of working my husband's sickness kept me busy. I have been watching you and just live the way you explain things. I had forgotten so much, you have been a great help my garden is doing well. Well I until that storm came through. I am busy replanting now, something I have never done before watching you play and grow. Thank you

[@kelseybarrow1472]

Ben is absolutely adorable. I love how he agrees with everything you had to say.

[@bintlooda]

Omg the seed bank !!! My gardening mouth was drooling over all of these seeds just imagining the possibilities. Wow can u imagine how many people we can feed just by growing all of the seeds that were in th store when u visited them ????? I wish I will get to visit this store one day xoxoxoxx thanks for taking us along ur interesting trip

[@anrim7537]

I live in Croatia, near Italy, and these kinds of packages are always available here, especially in the sowing season. It's really nice to see those varieties "across the pond" 💚

[@themuttmomma1845]

I just came across your channel and have been binge watching all your vlogs. This blew my mind because, just yesterday, I ordered seeds from this company, as I live in the Hudson Valley! How amazing is your channel! You have so much knowledge to share, it is wonderful to hear to speak so passionately about something I have wanted my whole life.

[@gelwood99]

I had to pause at 17:44 to say I got the small white Japanese turnip at our farmers market and it was awesome and sweet. I had issues finding it but got the seeds to plant but our spring was horrible and I had a stroke in Sept so my fall garden never happened. I will be growing those this spring. You can eat them without peeling them which for turnip is unheard of. These will make you love turnips if you don't already. I had to get there early before they sold out because they went fast! I look forward to seeing them grow for you! 💝

[@NodoughAcres]

I just love how excited you get over the seeds and the endless wonder of how they might grow and bless your garden. I do the same thing. My wife keeps telling me I have too many seeds! But you can NEVER have too many! :)

[@WholesomeRoots]

Art really does tell a story! Those are beautiful seed packets!

[@chefLMP]

I love how so supportive you and Jerahmia are of one another, it warms my heart

[@bethanysworld6789]

I like seed haul videos. I could watch them all day.

[@maxinehayes5570]

I am addicted to your channel and love your passion for gardening. Sadly we now have a very small garden and I dream about a large vegetable garden and lots of flowers. You are so lucky to live your lifestyle and have such a beautiful family. Love and best wishes from the UK 💕

[@ElizabethAnnYang]

Thank you so much for taking us along. So much fun. So exciting and inspirational. And, love all these new resources. Next stop: shopping at the above. You're so awesome organically, creatively, and inspirationally. Love this series.

[@joshmellow6260]

I just love seeds I guess you could call me a seed addict. Love yalls channel y’all made want to start gardening and I’m only 14 15 in less than a month :)

[@rachael11]

The art packets are such a great idea. Also, look at how cute Ben was! Still cute, but so much bigger now.

[@tamarasiegrist2776]

I like to see somebody get's excited about seed as you do. I just got a big package of Weck jars and was instantly in heaven, people which are not gardener will never understand why we are so happy to buy stuff like seeds, jars, plant etc. Have a good time and stay safe. Big hug from Switzerland. Tamara

[@suziborden2995]

I love Hudson Valley Seed Co! I've planted seeds from them over the years and they have always done really well! Your selections are 😍😍!! Thank you for the wonderful opportunity of meeting you this week! Your speech spoke right to my heart! ❤

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

Thank you Suzi!!!

[@bakeneggsdesertgarden5068]

I love watching you! I wish I could talk as smoothly and confident!

[@wonderlucha]

Wow! How amazing. I’ll support Hudson Valley 100%. Just amazing. Thank you for sharing him on your account.

[@brandymurphy6373]

Not me re-watching old seed hauls trying to get my fix. I’m a mere few days away from planting out and already thinking about fall and next years garden! Ben is just so dang little here. Talk about an absolute throwback! ❤❤❤ hello from the future Ben and Jess 👋. Shh 🤫 just a little reminder that all your dreams do come true!

[@bettywhitmore6694]

I love the art work on the seed packages! After using the seeds up I could never throw the packages away! To pretty.

[@onfireforjesus8374]

So glad your back we all missed you. But we know you had an awesome time! Your videos from there are so informative to us about different seeds and companys. Thank you Jess for all the work you put into all this. Thank you for my tank top I received it last week. I love it!

[@ansievicente]

Awesome haul! I love love love your enthusiasm - your vlogs are my daily pick-me-up-mommy-me-time because you're so incredibly positive but realistic. A big thank you for sharing!

[@kailesancez]

I absolutely love your channel. I also watched your video from the recent expo. I seen your visit to The Rhodes and Art & Bre. Your all so lucky to have each other. Such an inspiration for those of us that are wanting to get into homesteading. Your channel has made me consider moving to the Ozarks instead of the Tenn./NC area.

[@kathleenwatson6933]

Your little Ben is so adorable. I’m a boy mum too but mine are all teenagers now, and I miss having little ones!

[@greersonmission]

Thanks for sharing your seeds Ben!!

[@kinsoney]

Your volunteer climbing flower is a morning glory ❤️

[@mamat8832]

Nice haul! At $2 a pack for Baker Creek Seeds, I'm not sure if I could've shown as much restraint. The Hudson Valley Seed packets are so pretty. Love the concept of the art matching rhe seed's story.

[@kathygoodwin8360]

Love watching you and Ben is thoroughly delightful.

[@msTessRB]

I really enjoyed your speech at the Heirloom Expo in Santa Rosa, CA.

[@mikefarmer7653]

thanks jesss... makes me feel like we're there.......plus turning us on to new companies........ definitely ordering from Hudson valley and Bakers creek

[@ameliakat9982]

4 minutes into the video I paused and spent way too much at both companies 😂

[@paulahilliard1201]

You have me so excited for the spring. I can't wait to start planting. I'm also going to try that container garden that you showed couple weeks ago I think. You are as sweet as pie. Bless you as well

[@pennyaskay5653]

I just got my first seed order today and i am so excited! right now we are only able to grow in containers because we are on a house hunt as first time home owner at 61. thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. we really enjoy your family and your posts.

[@laurahays5776]

I, too, love seeds. The Baker Creek Catalog is where I go when i just want to look at things and relax. I could get lost in the store for a week!

[@NS-pf2zc]

I'm falling in love with seeds. I received birthday money and the first thing I thought of was SEEDS!!

[@VagabondAnne]

"Beans are a poor man's jewels" - yep, made me cry!

[@zeenathabdulla1473]

I love watching your videos. I am living vicariously through you. FROM SOUTH AFRICA

[@rosemaryloves2garden]

Thanks so much for sharing your trip to the Seed Expo, it looked amazing! What fun ! I plan to attend next year and I really hope to meet you!

[@rubytrotter3766]

I ordered the Hudson Valley Seed Co. catalog. Can't wait for it to show up in the mail.

[@denisem6754]

Great video from another seed collector, and thank you for the introduction to Hudson Valley and Redwood, they are companies I wasn't aware of, so will definitely check them out.

[@therootedwanderers9671]

I'm in love with the Hudson Valley seed packets and their overall mission. So glad you enjoyed yourself and got so many great seeds. 💕😍

[@THECOUNTRYNINJA]

Lemon drop, one of my favorite varieties. Great with fish.

[@tinfoil517]

thank you you rock. I got my first bush tomatoe because of you. Blessings on your house and your family.

[@aprilgarrahan3245]

You are a wealth of information I am truly grateful for your explanations and time you take to teach us all thank you

[@fridomsnowbird5148]

The absolute best tasting snap pea is Amish snap peas, that I originally got at SSE. it requires an 8 ft trellis and it is also monstrously productive.

[@victoriadrake3582]

Franchi is one of my favourite seed companies!!!! Really high quality seeds xx

[@daisyjo5358]

So funny every time I’m blessed to travel with my husband for work I always end up going to the local goodwill or shop like it and buy a old bag / suitcase and bring back seeds garden goods stuff like that lol it’s cheaper then mailing stuff and when Home I just donate bag back to goodwill 😉 thanks for sharing loved it💕

[@thedixoncrew8221]

I am a seed hoarder, too, lol. I haven't been able to have a bug garden for the last 5 years thanks to Army housing. We are buying 16 acres and my husband is already afraid of my seed collection. I have so many catalogs ordered, hahaha. Glad I'm not alone.

[@anndaniels4034]

Jess - youtube suggested this older video and I totaly nerded out - I live in Petaluma so it was so cool to see you go to the Seed Bank downtown :)

[@cursing_creations]

Wow what an amazing haul of seeds. I love the seeds with a story and adding your own chapter to it. I’ll definitely be checking out that company.

[@9001012]

Appreciated the tour .. I have ordered from this company. Will wait for spring to plant my seedlings, will grow whatever I can now, lettuce in my area.. Beginner 101

[@christinepoverello7273]

Oh my word, I wish we had something like that here in South Africa. I buy tons of seeds every year, I'm hooked, but I'd be in heaven there!!! I can't wait to see your next summer garden!

[@debbytomlinson9970]

So Many Tomatoes...... I could read and shop for hours there. How awesome !!

[@cindik8017]

Beautiful seed packets, can’t wait to see how beautiful the plants are. My grandsons helped me pick some Roma 11 beans today. We have only a few plants, but I must say... I will be planting these again! First time ever trying them and the plants are very healthy and loaded with beans. Checking them every day until I have enough for a big batch to cook! Also first time ever to try a second planting. I’m loving it! Thanks for the inspiration Jess!

[@erikaroos3803]

I love Franchi seeds, there is a small company in Sweden that imports them here. I love how much seed you get in a bag. They are not extremly unusual, but very focused on the italian cuisine. (Btw, I love that you're doing seedshoping in camera! I wouldn't dare and I would probably by half the tore!)

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

I'm glad to know more about them!

[@km12054]

Hudson Valley Seeds..........Thanks for highlighting a great local (to me) company. I have so many of their seeds that I bought just for the artwork!

[@tommathews3964]

Wow! So glad you got to experience the Expo! What a great adventure! Shhhheeeesh, I thought I had the tomato thing bad.....180 varieties! I will say that Paul Robeson (seed from Baker Creek) was probably the star of our tomato garden this year. Excellent taste, resistant variety, well formed, all around winner! I understand the cult following now. I make some interesting collages with seed packets and catalog covers. Big and colorful. They decorate our cabin and the homes of some friends. Good luck with the fall garden, I'll be watching.

[@victoriadrake3582]

Omg telephone is my FAVOURITE pea variety!!!

[@daniellegrandpa]

Who would ever thought, seeds, collecting,selling was a big program.How in the world are you going to have enough time to start, plant all those seeds, can't wait for all the videos.

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

Lots of sharing. And unlike what is commonly believed, they last for years.

[@rjohnson610]

My 8 year old would be in heaven at the expo!! I am going to have to try my hardest to get him there this year!!

[@Robin-eu8ve]

Your happiness is contagious,lol.

[@alidahoward4163]

THANK YOU for sharing..... thinking of attending nxt year 2019 in May..... all the way from GA... I love all the seeds visiting each mfg seed site....Jess found you by accident you're now one of my favorite sites have to watch you everyday thank you

[@Onniesprairiegarden]

I would love to go to the expo someday! Thanks for sharing these companies and all of your seeds!!!!!!

[@donna9384]

I was hoping you would get some ancient watermellon seeds. I see. Doug and Stacy doing a taste test. Cool looking mellon. Going to see if I can find them on line for next yr. U love that you showed us your seed haul. I am trying to get my house painted and all I really want to do is play in the garden lol. Hugs

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

I didn’t see their video until after I was home and I thought “dang now I’ve got more seeds to get!” The ancient and the orangeglo!

[@Warrior-In-the-Garden]

YES- seeds from my neck of the woods!!! I will definitely check them out!

[@grandiesgarden175]

Love it! Your energy is inspiring! Glad you enjoyed California, you sure packed a lot into your visit! Lots of great info as usual. Question about your seed collection; can you talk about expiration? Looking forward to your next garden tour!

[@angelaburnett7979]

Seeds carry the history of our world. Love the stories behind seeds. And Franchi seeds are wonderful!!!!! You must try their Italian pole beans: we grow Miracle of Venice and Supermarconi. Great germination, growth, flavor. Love them. You can order them online too from the company Seeds Of Italy, which is a family company. Franchi is the oldest family run seed company in Italy- they've been in business for centuries!! Love the episode, especially as I am a fellow seed hoarder. : )) Blessings for you and your beautiful family.

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

Thank you for the scoop on Franchi!! I’m so glad to know this!!!

[@angelaburnett7979]

Roots and Refuge Farm , if you would like to actually see our garden, we grow lots of variety too, our garden was videotaped for another KZbin channel. My husband and I both have physical limitations and a very limited income, but still have over 4, 000 square feet of garden. It's available on Late Bloomer channel, Angie's Heritage Garden. We do not have a channel ourselves, lol. Love your channel, lots of great info and inspiration!!!

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

I’ll go find it!!!

[@LeesArkansasBound]

Glad you made it back safe! God bless

[@sharylwhittington9203]

Ben, he makes me smile every time I see him. He is so adorable and sweet. How long can seeds keep and how do you keep them? We have bought seeds from a local store and some online. They're not heirloom hubby was a farm boy and things are done the row crop way. He wants me to just buy new seeds every yr which kills me. I'm trying to win him over to different less intensive methods. How do you test your seeds. We have a decent growing season zone 5a.

[@007darryl]

Hey Jess, once again, Lynne and I loved seeing you both at the expo. Question; how do you store and organize all your seeds?

[@CarrieNita]

Tokyo Bekanah - flea beetles, pill bugs and snails love this! Go on the offensive as soon as you sow the seed. They are worth the extra effort.

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

Oooh thank you for the tips!

[@martharex8486]

Tokyo Bekhana is yummy! One of my favorite cool weather greens. I hope they do wekll in your warmer weather.

[@tammysarrazin7078]

wow this was totally an awesome video so much info it blows me away living in Canada its cold fast im trying to figure out what i can grow in pots on my balcony beets and radishes are my fave i cant grow tomatoes to well but wow this video opened my eyes ty so much hugssssssss from Ontario Canada

[@yumyum408]

Oh my..Ben is so CUTE!

[@piaspermacultureedu9460]

Awesome thanks for showing the seeds, nice to learn about other heirloom seed producers!

[@MaggieDorytheFauxMenno]

Looks like an awesome trip! I've never grown wheat but I have been considering putting in a "chicken garden" to grow goodies specifically for chickens to supplement their diets

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

Oh what a great way to use that!

[@cub221954]

I just saw your video on your shopping trip last year to the BC heirloom expo. In it you said something to the effect on not finishing much use for the tiny tomatoes...can I make a suggestion? Make a breakfast scramble. Eggs, onions, peppers, ham or bacon, diced or sliced grape or small tomatoes and some shredded cheese. The tomatoes in there really kick it up a notch.

[@fiffihoneyblossom5891]

I just bough that same brand of zuchetta and peas. I'll keep an eye out for how they look in your garden. Right now I'm waiting for the zuchetta to sprout and will wait till I I have my poles set up before doing the peas

[@steveplatt1]

Looking forward to the micro greens videos. Very important folks learn to grow some food of any kind. Y’all have an awesome channel. Very informative.

[@nancyduncan5472]

I think you are to buy some gourds for your children to go in their garden so they can do crafts with them in the wintertime when it’s cold and I can’t go outside I love painting them. And you can make so many fun containers for Christmas presents or birthday presents are just time for fun.

[@straubdavid9]

Oh noooooooo! When you said seeds, I was thinking "this is NOT going to end well ...... back away from the seeds !!!!!" You know you have an addiction ...... what were you thinking????? Wait... what? Did you think I was talking about you? ~8^) Take care.

[@jeanrichards8042]

This comment made me giggle!

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

😂😂😂 hahahahaha

[@cherigreen4471]

Great comment! You are hilariously! Made my day!

[@ameliakat9982]

Same here😂😂 Too late!!

[@rebeccaburdette3114]

Honestly me too lol.

[@rubytrotter3766]

Daniel's Tomato is supposed to be a Missouri heirloom tomato brought to US by a German family. I also ordered 2019 Bakers Creek seed catalog & will try this tomato next year.

[@balconygarden3902]

Jess you are going to love the Emerite Pole Beans. They are sweet, crunchy and delicate. Honestly, most of them never made it to the kitchen. My absolute favorite and sadly did not grow them this year. New state, new growing conditions.

[@PrettyAliceNight]

Great video. I would have loved to go to the seed expo. It sounds so fun. I like those art seed packets. I also really like when you share your seed hauls.

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

He has a big sale going until tomorrow!

[@PrettyAliceNight]

Roots and Refuge Farm cool thanks!

[@ashleymccaman9364]

Thank you for the links!

[@stan4d00]

I'm growing Lemon Drop hot peppers for the first time this year (in 10b, right down the road from Santa Rosa), and I'm *so* excited. I hear they make for a fantastic hot sauce. I can't wait to see yours!

[@darshayfarmer1440]

Sooo how do i live in Mendocino County and not know about the seed bank in Petaluma? or about Redwood Seed?? lol well maybe because i don't use social media? i live in a hole in the wall farming community? I'm a farmer so i have no life off the farm? I don't know?? but glad i found your channel to help me in my garden and now help me grow my seed collection lol

[@gardenoforigins30]

Wow sooo many varieties! So exciting!

[@lisabruce5181]

When I watch you tonight, I feel like you're visiting me! I don't live very far from the Hudson Valley Seed Co.

[@suecherwinski11]

You did very good not buying tomatoes! Wonderful selection of peas and other things! Thrilled you had such a good time! 🤗❤️

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

Thanks Sue! It was a blast. And thank you, I felt like my tomatoe restraint was noteworthy 😂😂

[@thesnowflakephotographer]

Love this, thanks for the video and interviews!

[@zaviahopethomas-woundedsou9848]

Well Jess, you are a tomato'oholic. I understand, I am a figoholic. My husband teases me constantly and when he catches me looking at figs online, he calls it fig-porn.

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

With your help, I may turn into a fig a holic too’

[@zaviahopethomas-woundedsou9848]

I have been helping a few others become figoholics too!

[@beautybysandi]

Hi there I have a fig tree and it’s loaded with figs but I can’t eat them all yikes! I am buying a dehydrater any other suggestions? Thx!

[@zaviahopethomas-woundedsou9848]

Sandi, they are great frozen too! I let them thaw part way then eat them. I also make fruit Popsicles with them by running the fruit through the blender first, no sugar needed with figs. Amazon has the molds where you can use Popsicle sticks. They also have zip lock bags for individual Popsicles.

[@beautybysandi]

Zavia Hope Thomas thank you! Freezing sounds good thank you 😊 what’s your favorite fig recipe ?

[@djchancla2451]

I’m hearing that a lot lately back to Eden, I recently dropped roughly three yards of wood chips in my garden

[@jennifer3066]

Woooooow so exciting!!!! Thank you for sharing with us!

[@WholesomeRoots]

I NEED that Flashback Calendula! lemon drop pepper is my fave! So good to meet another tomato addict. "yeah, we can share them with everyone!" so cute! I NEED Those ancient wheat seeds! Where did you get them? awesome haul!

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

I think they are made by Kamut? They were in the speaker bag, so I’m not sure but I’ll send you a pic of the pack

[@jennifernunez1528]

Look at Ben little future youtuber in the making ... ❤️❤️❤️❤️I just want to squeeze him!

[@trinibagostylin]

this is such a great video. I am new to gardening so learning about the seeds is great.

[@maria09mc051]

Lol you had so much restraint! I didn't think I would have😊😂 I love the story telling in this video. You make a great interviewer!

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

My budget was my restrainer! If I could have gone crazy, I would have!! 😂😂 and thank you! I love sharing interesting people!

[@maria09mc051]

@@RootsandRefugeFarm Honestly, I'm so glad I found your channel! Next year budget it in and go nuts! 😃😊

[@sunflowersusan5616]

You make me excited for gardening! Thanks