Summer Soil Revival: 10 Ways to Grow More Than Plants This Season

Summer is not just about tomatoes ripening on the vine. It's about your bare feet connecting with soil still warm from the day's heat at 8pm. It's about planting basil that smells like your great-aunt's kitchen in July and training moonflowers to climb your porch rail like they're reaching for the first star. At Rising Rooted, we don't just garden—we practice earth devotion. Here's your summer revival:

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Conya Gilmore
Rising While Rooted: Building Revolution One Row at a Time

A community garden ain't just planting pretty flowers. It's Ms. Jenkins from 3B teaching everyone how to turn sidewalk weeds into liver medicine. It's the Hernandez kids learning abuelita's epazote kills parasites better than pharmacy pills. It's the whole neighborhood remembering—through dirty fingernails and sore backs—that the land still speaks when we listen.

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Conya Gilmore
The Gardener’s Sacred Toolkit: 10 Essential Tools for a Thriving Garden

At Rising Rooted, we believe gardening is more than a hobby—it’s a practice of mindfulness, patience, and deep connection to the earth. Just as yoga requires the right mat or herbs need proper jars, your garden thrives with intentional tools. Here’s our curated list of 10 essential gardening tools, how to use them wisely, and how to care for them like the sacred objects they are.

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Conya Gilmore
Your Herbal and Vegetable Garden During the Spring Equinox

The Spring Equinox marks the perfect time to awaken your garden and embrace the season of growth. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a beginner, this is your moment to plant the seeds of abundance. Here’s how to get started with your herbal and vegetable garden this spring, along with tips on companion planting, sunlight needs, and essential tools.

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Conya Gilmore
How to Transform Your Herb Garden in 30 Days + Reading List

Imagine stepping outside to a lush, fragrant herb garden filled with basil, rosemary, thyme, and mint—all ready to enhance your meals, teas, and self-care rituals. 🌿 With a little planning and care, you can transform your herb garden in just 30 days! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned gardener, this guide will help you grow a thriving herb garden that nourishes your body and soul.

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Conya Gilmore