Welcome to the Community Roots Ohio Blog where we talk about what we're growin' and showin'. We love sharing our passion for all things seeds, soils, gardens, and more! Through our blog, we hope to share all that is happening around our greenhouses and gardens and to inspire one gardener to another. If you're interested in volunteering with us, please check out our volunteer page!

We’re giving our monthly newsletter a little winter rest 🌚 while we prepare something of a refresh 🌱 for the new year.💥 🌟 Stay tuned — good things are growing behind the scenes and we CAN'T WAIT to be ready to share them with you!!!!🤩 #CommunityGardens #LocalVolunteering #TherapeuticHorticulture #LocalBusiness #NonProfitGarden #NonProfitLife #TeamFriendship #BIGchangesComing #MountVernonOhio #KnoxCountyOH

Compost Temperatures This spring, our compost piles have been cookin'—and not just in the metaphorical sense. We’ve been nerding out over...

✨ New Year, New Perspective ✨ Did you know the word resolution comes from the Latin resolutionem, meaning "a process of reducing things...

Why Smashing Pumpkins is Surprisingly Therapeutic: The Psychology Behind the Smash When you think of therapeutic activities, you might...

Thank you to @grindhousebarbecue  for a great season! Be sure to follow us and them for future smoked events of deliciousness. We are...

Volunteer Hours this Week! MORE HOURS! MORE WAYS TO VOLUNTEER! We've added more shifts to our calendars and you can find those via the...

Thank you for all the support Wednesday! We LOVED sharing our bountiful produce and talking recipes with everyone! We sold out of...

Get ready for some fun pickles!! This week at board president @lolz_itsemily ‘s garden she set up a garden arch for her gherkin plants to...

TOMORROW! MINI MARKET & BBQ ARE BACK!!!! 🌶 Come get fresh herbs, PEPPERS!!!, fun squashes, some greens like Kale and Mustard, and see...

One mini market and LOTS of garden work this week! Message us for more info or just use the SignUp Volunteer Calendar:...

We're BACK at the markets this week! Find us for eggplant, squash, blackberries, chokeberries, beans, jalapeños, swiss chard, green...

Yes, It's Tuesday! Angely here, and Happy Ohio Native Plant Month!! 🌿 Edible native plants are a win-win-win scenario. Good for you,...