This didn't start as a garden. It started with a decision.

This didn't start as a garden. It started with a decision to take better care of myself. The garden simply became one of the places that decision took root.

I'm Tisha Spencer—an Army veteran, entrepreneur, traveler, and lifelong foodie who's spent the last several years rebuilding my health, my habits, and my understanding of what living well really means.

Around 2020, my health reached a point where I knew something had to change. Learning to eat differently wasn't just about counting calories—it became an opportunity to discover new ingredients, healthier ways to cook, and flavors from around the world. My love of travel made that part easy. Every destination introduced me to new cultures, spices, and traditions, and before long I found myself asking, "Can I grow this at home?"

That question changed everything.

Growing my own herbs, vegetables, and fruit became more than a hobby. It became another way to support my health, reconnect with food, and bring pieces of my travels home. Along the way, I discovered a love for gardening, rescued more clearance plants than I can count, found joy in wellness and movement, and started building a lifestyle that finally felt like my own.

Rooted is the grounded part—growing food, gardening, home, habits, stability, and creating a strong foundation.

Radiant is the thriving part—wellness, confidence, movement, exploration, good food, meaningful travel, and living with purpose.

Living is the point. Not perfection. Not a highlight reel. A life that's genuinely enjoyed.

This is where everything comes together.

Inside you'll find the recipes I've tried, the plants I've grown (and sometimes rescued), the wellness habits I'm building, the places that inspire me, and the products I've tested enough to honestly recommend. Everything is organized into simple hubs so you can explore what interests you most and come back as the library continues to grow.

I don't want this to feel like a store or a stiff blog. I want it to feel like a friend who loves to research, isn't afraid to test things herself, and will tell you what worked, what didn't, and what I'd do differently.

This site will never be finished—and that's intentional. Life keeps teaching us new things, so the Rooted Library will keep growing right alongside me.

Whether you're here to grow your first herb, build healthier habits, discover new flavors, find inspiration for your next adventure, or simply learn alongside me...

I'm glad you're here. Welcome to Rooted & Radiant Living. Let's grow together. 🌿