Rooted Library
23 published across the hubs.
Sometimes growing your plant knowledge means getting out of your own garden. Six plant festivals and expos for Fall 2026 through Winter 2027.
What I would plant first—and the tools I recommend for new growers.
Why I added a lightweight shade tunnel to my vegetable garden during a San Antonio heat wave.
What coffee grounds actually do for your soil—and the common mistakes to avoid.
The truth about using eggshells in the garden and what they can (and cannot) fix.
Why kitchen scraps that work in a garden bed can cause problems in containers.
The nursery, the pod covers, and the plant supports I added to my Gardyn, and what each one actually does.
Most of my yCubes have sprouted, today was nutrient day, and I'm learning about rock wool cube sizing the fun way.
Trays, domes, heat mats, seed-starting supplies, and the products I actually use.
Do air-cleaning plants really clean indoor air? Here's what the research actually means, why I still love growing houseplants, and a few things to consider before bringing another plant home.
A woman at my gym told me about RYSE, and the passion behind it made me curious enough to buy a few things and start testing. Here is where I am so far.
Rest does not always mean sitting still. Sometimes it means giving your mind somewhere else to go.
The plan I actually follow—not the one I wish I could.
Taking care of yourself is not weakness—and neither is asking to be taken seriously.
How I work protein into my day when sitting down to another plate of food is not happening.
Sometimes your body is not asking you to push harder. It is asking you to pay attention.
Small choices throughout the day can still add up.
The front of the package gets your attention. The nutrition label gives you the full story.
Protein matters, but balance matters too.
The soil, tools, and supplies I reach for on rescue day.
Lighting, shelving, humidity, and airflow picks.
Trays, domes, heat mats, and honest seed sources.
Plant-forward pieces and small gifts.