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09/20/2024

Feeling 🔥🔥🔥?

Packing a punch with just four ingredients, this homegrown hot sauce is the ideal way to use up your pepper harvest. Share it with your friends, gift it to your neighbors or add a kick to any meal using the recipe below:

10 ounces homegrown chili peppers
5-6 cloves garlic
1/2 cup white wine vinegar (or more, as desired - use 1 cup for a thinner sauce)
1 teaspoon salt + more to taste

Chop up the cayenne peppers along with garlic cloves and add them to a pot with the vinegar and 1 teaspoon salt.
Bring the mix to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer everything for 20 minutes.
Cool the mixture slightly, then transfer it to a food processor or blender. Process it until the sauce is nice and smooth. Adjust to taste with more salt if desired
Strain the sauce through a fine sieve if you'd like a smoother sauce, or pour it into bottles as-is for a thicker sauce.

Recipe via Chili Pepper Madness - Recipes & More from a Gourmet Chilihead.

09/19/2024

“I don’t need less plants… I need more shelves.”

Drop a ‘🪴’ in the comments if you agree!

Here to ensure your plant babies flourish 365 days a year, Back to the Roots Indoor Potting Mix is made without bark or compost so it’s less prone to indoor gnats. Plus, thanks to the addition of yucca extract and mycorrhizae, you’re guaranteed to see bigger and better results than ever before.

Get growing now via BacktotheRoots.com or at your local garden centers.

09/18/2024

🪴$100+ Indoor Plant Week GIVEAWAY! 🪴

As sad as it is to wave goodbye to summer and a season of thriving gardens, we have great news - the magic of the garden doesn’t have to stop! Here to help you cultivate a thriving indoor garden, one lucky winner will win the below prize back to share with a friend.

2 x Indoor Plant Food
2 x Indoor Potting Mix
2 x 3 Pack Kitchen Herb Garden - Basil, Mint + Cilantro.

To enter:

1. Follow .
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3. Tag a friend you want to grow with in the comments.
4. Get your friend to also follow .

No purchase necessary. Contest ends 11:59 PM CT on 9/25/24. Open to US shipping addresses only. Winner will be notified via Meta DM after contest end date. Void where prohibited. This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by or associated with Meta.

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09/16/2024

“There’s nothing better or sweeter than a tomato plucked straight from the vine!” 🍅

We couldn’t agree more, Erina DeLaney! Thanks for growing with us.

As the weather outside grows cold, why not bring the garden inside with one of our many Windowsill Grow Kits?

Plus, don’t forget to tag your Back to the Roots purchase with and we’ll donate a product to a school classroom of your choice.

09/13/2024

Talk about the ‘zest’ air freshener around… 🍋

Are we crazy, or is the combo of lime, salt, vinegar and fabric softener a genius way to boost the fragrance in your home? Leave your thoughts in the comments below, then share this life hack with a friend.

09/13/2024

Serious question: does using homegrown spaghetti squash as a replacement for noodles make it an ‘impasta’? 🍝

Whether you’re looking for a low-carb substitute or just a genius way to get some extra veggies into your kiddos diet, these spaghetti squash bowls will be love at first bite.

Start by preheating your oven to 400 F.
Next, wash the spaghetti squash and slice it in half. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and stand up the spaghetti squash halves on top of it.
Then, brush the tops of the spaghetti squash halves with olive oil. Sprinkle them with a dash of sea salt and black pepper, if desired.
Allow the squash to bake for 45 minutes, until it is softened and tender. Once it's done, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool. Use a fork to separate the insides of the spaghetti squash into strands.
Top with your choice of sauce, meat and veggies.

Recipe via Kalejunkie.

09/11/2024

Growing a flourishing community; one seed swap at a time!

Have you seen these seed libraries and greenhouses in your neighborhoods? Drop a “🌱” comment if you want to bring this idea to life in your neck of the woods with our organic fruit, veggie and herb seeds.

Video via on Instagram.

09/09/2024

Big potential grows in small herb gardens. 🌿

Thanks for using our Organic Garden Soil for your DIY project, Abby Road Home!

For every post you share of our gardening kits and hashtag , we donate one of our products to an elementary school classroom of your choice.

09/06/2024

Here’s some sage advice…

If you’re dealing with stomach aches or inflammation, consuming sage has been used for millennia to treat these common issues.

Ready to harvest in 3 months, try these ideas for incorporating this homegrown herb into your diet:

🍴Simmer with butter for a flavorful addition to pasta.
🍴Add to a mocktail for an earthy boost.
🍴Roast with your fave veggies for instant aromatics.

Guaranteed to grow, shop our line up of organic seeds at your favorite online retailers or BacktotheRoots.com.

09/04/2024

🐝🦋$100+ Wildlife Day GIVEAWAY! 🦋🐝

Whether you live in the suburbian streets of New York City or the low prairies of Texas, there’s always an opportunity to protect your native wildlife population. From the bees to the birds and every magnificent creature in between, growing pollinator friendly plants can help to support, feed and grow your ecosystem.

To get you growing, we’re giving TWO winners the below prize package:

1 x Wildflower Seed Mix
1 x Lavender Windowsill Grow Kit
1 x Sunflower Grow Kit
1 x Fabric Raised Garden Bed

To enter:

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3. Tag a fellow parent in the comments.
4. Tell your friend to also follow .

No purchase necessary. Contest ends 11:59 PM CT on 9/11/24. Open to US shipping addresses only. Winner will be notified via Meta after contest end date. Void where prohibited. This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by or associated with Meta.

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09/02/2024

“On this Labor Day, let’s remember that work is important, but so is taking a break from it.” – Unknown 💐

And, what better place to unwind than in the garden?

As we say an unofficial ‘so long’ to summer, don’t forget that there are still plenty of opportunities to garden this fall and winter. From our cold-weather seeds - think, kale, squash and carrots - to our Windowsill Grow Kits and Indoor Potting Mix, keep growing year-round via BacktotheRoots.com.

08/30/2024

“I can hardly keep my basil alive, but this was so easy to do and so fun to watch the seeds grow. Also, how cool to know where your food is coming from!?” - Alston Calabrese & Leigh Hansen.

Giving everybody the opportunity to plant, harvest and taste homegrown goodness, every Back to the Roots product is backed by our guaranteed to grow promise - no green thumb required!

Plus, for every pic you post of a Back to the Roots purchase with , we’ll donate one of our products to an elementary school classroom of your choice.

08/30/2024

People still discard their strawberry stems?! This is an emergency. 🚨

Instead, let them sit in a jar with vinegar overnight then use it as a nutrient dense health shot, marinade or give this zesty salad dressing a try:

🍓Strawberry Vinaigrette🍓

1/4 cup strawberry-infused vinegar
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp honey
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

Follow for more ways to reuse, reduce and recycle your food waste!

08/30/2024

Life hack: instead of lugging heavy bags of soil and potting mix back from the store, why not have everything delivered to your doorstep?

On a mission to bring the fun back to the garden, Back to the Roots makes the process from seed to sprout to smile a walk in the park.

Ready, set, grow! Shop online now via your favorite retailers website or BacktotheRoots.com.

08/28/2024

🌱Surprising happiness hack incoming! 🌱

Did you know that getting your hands dirty is scientifically proven to boost your serotonin levels?

Proudly selling only 100% organic soil, seeds and plant food, Back to the Roots makes it easier than ever to reconnect with the great outdoors and feel great while doing so.

Shop now via BacktotheRoots.com or at your local garden centers.

08/27/2024

✏️ $250 Let’s get learning GIVEAWAY! ✏️

School is in session, but that doesn’t mean the learning at home has to stop! Here to teach your little ones lifelong STEM lessons (without them even realizing,) Back to the Roots is giving away the ultimate prize pack for you and your kiddo to grow with a friend.

TWO winners will receive:

2 x Kids Terrarium Grow Kit
2 x Fabric Raised Garden Bed
2 x Chili Pepper Grow Kit

To enter:

1. Follow .
2. Like this post.
3. Tag a friend you want to grow with in the comments.
4. Get your friend to also follow .

No purchase necessary. Contest ends 11:59 PM CT on 9/3/24. Open to US shipping addresses only. Winner will be notified via Instagram DM after contest end date. Void where prohibited. This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by or associated with Instagram.

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08/26/2024

Time to ✂️?

When you spot dying or dead leaves on your plants, it’s crucial to know when and what to cut to keep your plants thriving.

When to Prune:

Timing is Key: Remove dying leaves as soon as you notice them to prevent the plant from wasting energy and reduce the risk of disease.
Use Clean Tools: Always use sharp, clean scissors or pruning shears for clean cuts.

What to Cut:

Yellowing Leaves: These leaves aren’t contributing to the plant’s health anymore, so it’s best to remove them to focus energy on new growth.
Brown Tips: Trim off just the brown parts instead of removing the whole leaf. Shape the cut to follow the leaf’s natural form.

What Not to Cut:

Healthy Green Leaves: These are vital for photosynthesis and the plant’s recovery.
New Growth: Fresh, new growth indicates that the plant is bouncing back—don’t cut it off!
Flowers and Buds: Avoid cutting off any vibrant flowers or buds unless you’re deadheading to encourage more blooms.

Special Cases:

Succulents & Cacti: Be cautious when pruning; only remove what’s clearly dead or diseased.
Woody Plants: For shrubs and trees, avoid cutting large branches without proper knowledge—incorrect pruning can harm the plant’s structure.

Follow these tips to keep your plants looking their best and growing strong!

08/25/2024

The effectiveness of this hack actually blew our minds! 🍌

All you need is a natural dish soap + a few seconds of scrubbing to completely eliminate pesky fruit flies; who knew! Share this video with a friend to share the knowledge.

08/22/2024

Who knew; gardening is significantly more fun when every seed is guaranteed to grow. ✅
(Spoiler: we did.)

“Obsessed w/ my little porch garden this year 🥺 I'm using fabric raised bed for my tomatoes, zucchini, bell peppers & yellow squash. Sooo much easier to grow my own veggies than I thought it'd be.” - Keyiera Wright

Don’t forget to tag your Back to the Roots purchase with and we’ll donate a product to the elementary school classroom of your choice.

08/20/2024

😌 ✨$100 National Relaxation Day GIVEAWAY! 😌 ✨

Between summer activities, getting the kids settled into a new school year and trying to maintain routine, finding moments of calm can feel impossible. Enter: the garden.

Here to get you reconnected with the great outdoors, we’re giving two winners the ultimate prize pack to slow down and savor the season.

1 x All Purpose Potting Mix
1 x Classic Summer Seed 7-Pack Bundle
1 x All-Purpose Plant Food

To enter:

1. Follow
2. Like this post.
3. Tag a friend you want to grow with in the comments.
4. Get your friend to also follow .

No purchase necessary. Contest ends 11:59 PM CT on 8/27/24. Open to US shipping addresses only. Winner will be notified via Meta DM after contest end date. Void where prohibited. This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by or associated with Meta.

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08/20/2024

Now cooking: meals that turn moments into memories. 🧑‍🍳

From box to kitchen, Back to the Roots Organic Mushroom Kit is 100% guaranteed to grow, so you truly have nothing to lose and SO much flavor to gain. Try this recipe for a simple Mascarpone Toast below, then don’t forget to tag us in your homegrown creations!

Shiitake Mushrooms (1 Back to the Roots Oyster Mushroom harvest),
Shallots (2)
Butter (3 Tbsp)
Parmesan Cheese (1/2 cup)
Ground Rosemary (1/2 Tbsp)
Minced Garlic (1 Tbsp)
Salt (1/2 tsp)
Mascarpone (5 Tbsp)
Wheat Bread (5 slices)

** Recipe makes 5 servings

After growing the mushrooms, either cook them immediately or store them in the fridge in a paper bag for 1-2 days to keep them fresh. When ready to cook, trim the ends of the stems and wipe the mushrooms clean with a damp paper towel. In a medium-high heat pan or braiser, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Finely chop the shallots and add them to the pan, cooking until translucent and slightly browned. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute. Add another tablespoon of butter, then chop the mushrooms and add them to the pan. Season evenly with salt and ground rosemary. If the pan dries out, add a splash of water. Add the last tablespoon of butter and cook for about 5 minutes until the mushrooms are well-seasoned and softened. Toast each slice of bread, then spread about 1 tablespoon of mascarpone on each slice. Top with the cooked mushrooms.

Video via Concerned Cook.

08/16/2024

Ratatouille: popular animated flick or impressive dinner that showcases your homegrown produce?
The answer is: both!

Give it a try using the recipe below:

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
1 homegrown red bell pepper, finely chopped
1/2 of a yellow onion, finely chopped
1 cup organic tomato purée (or 1 (14-ounce) can crushed tomatoes)
1 large sprig of fresh thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 homegrown zucchini
1 homegrown eggplant
2 yellow squash
4 Roma tomatoes
3 small Yukon Gold potatoes (optional)

Preheat the oven to 300F, then prepare the sauce.
First, combine the olive oil, garlic, onion, and bell pepper in a medium skillet over medium-low heat and cook until very soft (but not browned), about 8-10 minutes.
Next, add the tomato purée (or crushed tomatoes) and a thyme sprig and simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes.
Season to taste with salt and pepper and discard the thyme stem once the sauce is ready.
Reserve 2 tablespoons of the mixture and then spread rest into the bottom of an 8-inch baking dish or skillet.
Remove the ends of the vegetables and then cut them into even slices about 1/16-inch (4 mm) thick using a mandoline (or sharp knife).
In a glass or ceramic baking dish or stainless steel skillet, arrange alternating slices of the prepared vegetables over the tomato sauce, overlapping so that a bit of each piece is visible. Arrange in an alternating pattern.
Next, cover the dish with a parchment paper round (or foil) and bake for about 60 minutes. Remove the parchment paper and continue cooking uncovered for an additional 30 minutes. Enjoy!

Recipe via Elizabeth Rider.

08/15/2024

We’re surprised more people aren’t talking about this ultimate life hack! 😉 Share this with a friend who needs to hear about this genius rule for conquering burnout. 🌱

08/13/2024

Do you know which direction your garden grows? 🧭

Whether you’re planting strawberries and melons that need full sun or leafy greens that crave the shade, gardening based on the orientation of the sun is an often overlooked tip for growing happy crops.

Pro tip: use the compass on your phone to determine which direction your garden faces.

08/12/2024

If you look closely, you’ll see a lifelong love of growing before your eyes. Thanks for growing with us, Arthur Baynes!

Don’t forget, for every pic you post of a Back to the Roots purchase with , we’ll donate one of our products to an elementary school classroom of your choice.