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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!
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Growing Sunflowers from Seed: A Guide to Planting and Managing Allelopathic Effects
☕️MORNING!☕️ I noticed my sunflowers were looking sad so I put them in their new home today. I hope you get a chance to escape this busy...
Community Roots
May 28, 20243 min read
Community Roots
May 25, 20240 min read
Native Plants
Angely here! 👋🏽 For this Tuesday I had to put my teacher hat on and make sure everyone applies the knowledge they've been absorbing...
Community Roots
May 23, 20241 min read
2nd MINI MARKET TODAY! May 22
Wednesday May 22, 11am-3pm Down at Community Roots 1104 W. Gambier St. WE'VE ADDED SOME EXTGRA GOODIES TO THE LIST, LIKE LETTUCE,...
Community Roots
May 22, 20241 min read
Hangin' With Haley
Join Haley as she tours a little bit of her gardens, plants some seedlings, and cultivates gratitude! And remember you gan HANG WITH...
Community Roots
May 21, 20241 min read
SEE YOU SATURDAY!
We will be back at the @mount_vernon_farmers_market MAY 18, THIS SATURDAY 9-Noon This week we are harvesting more asparagus, leeks, kale,...
Community Roots
May 17, 20241 min read
Native Plants: Creating A Native Food Forest for Chickens!
Angely here! 🐔 This week we're loving on chickens and talking about how to create a little native food forest for chickens!Foraging...
Community Roots
May 15, 20241 min read
Rainy Days are for Research!
When the rains come and scoot us out of the gardens, it can be hard to know what to do. With gardening work's never-ending set of chores,...
k frye
May 14, 20242 min read
Native Plants: HOA Friendly
Angely here! 🐝 This week my native plant post is about plants that are more tame than other natives. They are well-behaved and don't...
Community Roots
May 8, 20241 min read
Wednesday, May 8 MINI MARKET
Join us for our FIRST MINI MARKET! Whaaaat?! Yep. This Wednesday, down own at our site, we will be offering some of our garden surplus...
Community Roots
May 7, 20241 min read
Hangin' With Haley! Wish You Were Here!
Watch this poignant and very sweet video about the POV of our volunteer! This week Haley invites you to join us for volunteering and...
Community Roots
May 5, 20241 min read
Mount Vernon Farmer's Market! May 4 is Opening Day!
Mark your calendars because the Mount Vernon Farmer's Market Opening Day is just around the corner! 🗓️ Join us this Saturday, May 4, as...
Community Roots
May 4, 20241 min read
Community Roots
May 2, 20240 min read
Native Plants - "Living Mulch" or Native Groundcovers
Angely here and for this Tuesday we're talking about living mulch from native plants! Why fight weeds when you can let nature fight them...
Community Roots
May 1, 20241 min read
Gardening Tips for Busier Lives
For most people, having a busy schedule is a constant in life, and if you are one who enjoys gardening, it can be tricky to find the time...
willstemen06
Apr 28, 20242 min read
Hangin' With Haley!
LIL SPROUTS ARE SO DANG CUTE and so much energy swirls around them in anticipation for their growth! #happyfriyay #teamfriendship #garden...
Community Roots
Apr 24, 20241 min read
Tuesday Native Plants - Edible
Yes, It's Tuesday! Angely here, and Happy Ohio Native Plant Month!! 🌿 Edible native plants are a win-win-win scenario. Good for you,...
Community Roots
Apr 23, 20241 min read
Growing Strawberries in Gutters
Whether you have old gutters or are lacking gardening space, growing your strawberries in gutters is a great option and provides many...
willstemen06
Apr 21, 20242 min read
Tuesday Native Plants - Butterflies
Yes, finally Tuesday! Angely here and there was so much to pack into one post because I love butterflies! 🦋 🐛Host plants: host...
Community Roots
Apr 17, 20241 min read
Getting Kids Involved with Gardening
Since I was a young kid, I was always fascinated by gardening. I loved the idea of watching plants grow, then going out in late summer...
willstemen06
Apr 12, 20242 min read
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