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Everything you need to grow your own food in The Lowcountry. No green thumb required!

01/07/2025

As we start a new year it’s time to reflect on lessons learned, celebrate the fruits of our labor, and dream about what next season will bring ✨

What were your garden successes and your garden flops? What will you do differently next year and what will you repeat and even increase?

Remember: the garden is a place for learning and refining, not a place to get hung up on perfection ✨

Below are a few simple ways to get ready for your 2025 gardening adventure!

12/29/2024

📣 EXCITING NEWS! 📣

We're now offering our online educational membership --The Garden Growers Club-- for $149!! Our hope is that this more accessible price point will make gardening and growing your own food even easier for our Lowcountry community.

Link below to get full details on what's included and to join (anytime!)
https://www.ritasroots.com/garden-growers-club

12/19/2024

This Saturday, 12/21 will be our first time as a vendor at the Holy City Holiday Market ❄️

…we’re excited but also a little nervous (any event with 250 vendors and TWO shuttles seems like a pretty big deal!!!) but we’re sure it’ll be a good time 🥳

👉 We’ll have citrus plants for sale, our spring cut flower packs as well as a new offering:

Veggie + Herb plant pack ($65 for $95 value) that includes:
Dandelion, Chamomile, Sorrel, Lovage, Cilantro
Parsley, Celery, Chervil, Salad Burnet, Bronze Fennel, Scallions, Chard
…and 3 kinds of lettuce!

Even if you have all your plants for the winter, we hope you’ll still come out to enjoy the festivities and support our fellow Charleston small business owners 🫶

Even if you have all your plants for the winter, we hope you’ll still come out to enjoy the festivities and support our fellow Charleston small business owners 🫶

12/18/2024

Love citrus as much as we do?? You’re in luck! Right now we're doing a virtual pop up shop and we’ve hand picked select citrus varieties for cold hardiness, productivity and flavor, just in time for the holidays 🫶

These have all been grafted to superior rootstock and you can’t find these varieties anywhere else! They’re still in winter dormancy, but are beautiful and green for your gift giving needs.

Link below to stock up!!!
https://www.ritasroots.com/shop

12/10/2024

Throwback to GORGEOUS citrus in a client's garden on Daniel Island 🤩
ICYMI: We're doing a pop-up (virtual) shop and are brimming with:

🍊 Oranges (Satsuma Mandarin, Shiranui ‘Sumo’ Mandarin, Sanguinelli Blood)

🍋 Lemons (Meyer, Variegated Pink, Feminello) and Limes (Key, Red, Limequat)

👉 Plus, Ruby Red Grapefruit and Buddha's Hand (definitely one of the most unique plants we've carried!!!)

We’ve hand picked these varieties --drove all the way to Georgia to pick them up!-- for cold hardiness, productivity and flavor, just in time for the holidays 🫶

They've been grafted to superior rootstock and you can’t find these varieties anywhere else! They’re still in winter dormancy but are beautiful, green, and will knock your socks off when they bloom!!

Order now while supplies last and pick up this weekend: https://www.ritasroots.com/shop

12/05/2024

One question we get regularly around this time is, how can I best store my seeds from year to year?

Here’s the super quick Cliffs Notes answer:

👉 Seeds can be stored in a variety of containers as long as they are kept cool and dry

Now, let’s get into some detail on your best options!!

✅ Since we’re prone to extreme humidity in our climate, it’s best to store seeds indoors in a climate controlled space

At the Rita’s Roots nursery we keep our seeds in file boxes —in alphabetical order by the common species name— and in a cool, dark, dry area indoors. PRO TIP: if you have seeds in a larger container as we do, you might consider adding a moisture absorbing pack to the box.

✅ You can also create a seed binder for organization for a home-garden-size amount of seeds

This is a simple solution using a three ring binder with plastic sleeves created for clipping coupons to hold the seed packs!

GARDEN HACK: Another highly organized storage method is using a plastic container designed for photo storage (see pic). The seed packs fit perfectly in the plastic containers and you can easily slip a small moisture absorbing pack in between the rows.

✅ BEWARE!! You often hear of storing seeds in the refrigerator or the freezer…

However, we’ve noticed over the years that when taking packs from the cold air to the warm air, condensation can form on the pack and even on the seeds.

We recommend the cold storage method only for small amounts of seeds that will be used up entirely when removed from the fridge or freezer! Moving them in and out can encourage mold to grow or premature germination

✅ Remember: all seed varieties are a bit different in how long you can keep them from year to year

Some seeds must be used the first year (such as parsnips and parsley) but others can be kept for years such (lettuces and radishes). Be sure to confirm your seeds are still in the viable range before storing.

It’s always a good idea when receiving a new shipment of seeds to make sure that the packs have the date of receipt on them!

What's been your favorite way to store seeds??

12/02/2024

Ahhhh, nothing as satisfying as a little before ➡ after to start the week!!!
Happy Monday, y'all 🤩

11/22/2024

WATCH OUT! Parts of the Lowcountry will be getting frosty tonight 🥶
Check out our top tips for protecting your garden from frost and freeze!

11/20/2024

We're wrapping up our final online plant sale of 2024!!!

It’s hard to believe we’re winding down— we still have plenty of frost cover to protect your winter garden + a beautiful selection of certified organic herbs, veggies, and flowers that you can get in the ground now and enjoy in the new year.

Link below to order now for pick up this weekend!

Thank you for your continued support 💚

https://www.ritasroots.com/shop

11/18/2024

Chilly weather is coming our way - is your garden prepared? We have agricultural grade frost covers on sale this week!

Here's what you need to cover your garden in case of a frost or a freeze:

❄️ Frost cover - to calculate how much you need add the length of your garden bed + 6 (3 feet of cloth extra for each end)

❄️ Support Hoops - one support hoop for every three feet of garden + 1 hoop for the end

👉 Example: If your garden is 8’ long order 14’ of cover and 4 hoops.

Contact [email protected] for ordering questions - send us the length of your garden beds and we can tell you what to order.

P.S. we still have plants! And yes, you can still plant!

Looking for herbs, cool season flowers, artichoke, snapdragons, and more? We’ve got you covered! All of our certified organic plants can go in the ground right now 🤗

Link below to order frost cover supplies + plants ⬇️
https://www.ritasroots.com/shop

11/13/2024

Help us clear out the nursery!!! 👋

Though stock is getting low we still have kale, brussels sprouts, artichoke, leeks, strawflowers, large snapdragons, oriental poppy, and plenty more cool season favorites in our online store.

Shop closes at midnight tonight (11/13) and you can choose from one of three pick up locations in the Charleston area. Link below to order ⬇️
https://www.ritasroots.com/shop

11/11/2024

PSA: you still have time to get our locally grown, certified organic plants in the ground 👩‍🌾

Our store is officially open through midnight Wednesday, 11/13 and stocked with cool season beginner-friendly favorites like spinach, kale, lettuces plus loads of cut flowers --including all new color selection of strawflower and large packs of snapdgragons-- and a variety of herbs including cilantro (love it or hate it!) and more!

Prefer shopping in person? You can still book private shopping appointments for Friday or Saturday at our Summerville nursery 🤗

Place your online order here: https://www.ritasroots.com/shop
Or book a private shopping session at the nursery here: https://ritasroots.as.me/schedule.php

11/07/2024

BEFORE ➡ AFTER

Friends, it's not too late to start your garden!!! We're incredibly fortunate to have a long Fall growing season in the Lowcountry thanks to our mild climate.

If you're ready to hop to it, we made a DIY Guide to Building Raised Garden Beds. This is a step-by-step PDF with color photos and detailed instructions so there's no guesswork for you...looking for a satisfying project you can tackle this weekend?? Build your garden bed 💪💪

Link below to get your Guide 😘

https://www.ritasroots.com/diy-raised-garden-beds

11/05/2024

Let's hear it for Amaranth!!! The fun, fluffy, colorful and kind of crazy looking eye-catcher of Fall gardens 😻

We love love love cutting Amaranth for flower arrangements-- their deep colors will make your Thanksgiving table top absolutely gorgeous, especially Giant Gold Amaranth 💛

If you're ambitious you can even harvest Amaranth seeds (every part of the plant is actually edible). They're considered an ancient grain and are packed with calcium, protein, vitamins, and minerals PLUS Amaranth seeds are naturally gluten-free.

Has anyone out there harvested their Amaranth seeds? If so, share your tips!!

11/04/2024

You've heard us say it every year: Fall is our very favorite season in the garden 🍂🧡🍂

There's still so much we have on offer that you can be putting in the ground right now like herbs (dill, cilantro, parsley, etc.), veggies (lettuces, broccoli, kale, and more!), and flowers galore!!

Our online store is open through midnight Wednesday, 11/6 so now's the time to order your fall favorites for pick up this weekend (Sat.-Sun., 11/9-11/10. Choose one of our three locations with full pick up details sent after checkout).

Link below to shop now!!!
https://www.ritasroots.com/shop

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween from our garden to yours 🎃👻🕷

What's everyone dressing up as this year???

10/28/2024

🌸 Restocked! Cool season flowers 🌸

Order yours now from our online store (open until midnight Wednesday, 10/30) and pick up this weekend!

PS: plenty of your favorite Fall veggies and herbs are available, too 😋

Link below to shop now!

https://www.ritasroots.com/shop

10/23/2024

Our online store closes at midnight tonight— we still have leeks, artichokes, red onion, sugar snap peas, broccolini, parsley, cilantro, cool-weather-loving flowers, and lots more!!!

Link below to place your order:
https://www.ritasroots.com/shop

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1647 King Street Extension
Hanahan, SC
29410

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http://www.ritasroots.com/

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We're ready for ya!!! Come shop Charleston Parks Conservancy's annual Fall Market & Plant Sale, today + tomorrow, 10am-3pm at Magnolia Park & community Garden 🪴

You have until midnight Wednesday, 10/2 to get your online orders in 🏃‍♀️ We've sold out of some items but still have plenty of your fall favorites like brccolini, fennel, zinnias, raddichio, Asian lettuces, marigold...and plenty more!! Link in bio to order 🛒 #certifiedorganic #fallgardening #charlestongardens #growyourownfood

Come shop our Fall Gardening Kickoff Sale this Saturday, 9/28 from 10am-2pm at Holy City Brewing (1021 Aragon Ave) and give these plant babies a forever home 😍 We'll have arugula, brocolli, brussels sprouts, dill, fennell, zinnias, marigold, carrot seeds, turnip seeds and soooo much more!!! #charleston #charlestonliving #charlestonlife

Come see us at Plantasia!!! We're here today at Magnolia Park & Community Garden until 2pm 🥳

Bring bees to your garden!

Pollinator time!!!! 🐝 Come see us this Saturday, 4/13 from 10am-2pm at the Charleston Honey & Bee Expo at Magnolia Park & Community Garden (720 Magnolia Rd, Charleston). Shop our certified organic plants and support the important work of Charleston Area Beekeepers Association - CABA 💛

DAY 2 LET'S GO!!! We're at Magnolia Park & Community Garden (720 Magnolia Rd, Charleston) again today from 10am-3pm with organic warm AND cool season plants, seeds and soil amendments. Come see us 🌱

Beautiful broccolini!! 🥦 This a cool season crop which you can still get in the ground late March (or even the first week of April) here in the Lowcountry. You may have also heard it called "sprouting broccoli," it's a hybrid between American broccoli and a Chinese broccoli called Gai Lan. Broccolini is slightly sweeter than traditional heading broccoli and is an excellent source of vitamins A & C 💪 Have you tried growing broccolini??

When your client's sand dune gets washed away and now it looks like you're gardening right on the beach 😮

The skies have cleared and we are READY!!! Come see us at Holy City Brewing from 10-2 today and get your plants and fertilizers 🌿🎉 🌿 #backyardgardening

Just a little pollinator paradise to brighten up your feed 🐝 ❤️ 🐝 #pollinatorgarden #savethebees

As we wrap up National Hobby Month, a shout out to all our garden buddies! 👩‍🌾 Whether you're new or seasoned, we love getting to play in the dirt with you 🫶 #gardenersofinstagram #gardeninglife