Root and Seed Farm LLC

Root and Seed Farm LLC Rooted in a passion for growing plants and people Root and Seed urban farm is run by Jordan and Justin Walsh. We live in a time where so much is disposable.

Their love of plants brought them together and in 2024, they decided to bring their dreams to life. This dynamic duo has over 18 years of combined horticultural experience and after many years in the industry, it was time to branch out on their own adventure and make Root and Seed urban farm a reality. Jordan's herbal meditation candles, soaps and self care products are lovingly made from many of

the herbs and plants the couple grow on the farm. In Jordan's words, "Every plant has something to say. The land they come from carries messages of healing. My goal is to tap into the gifts that the land has to offer and showcase them in every product. I want my customers to leave with a product that is also a tool for self discovery; offers food for thought and something that artistically tips the hat to the land the product came from. Most products today are mined, used-up, then thrown away or forgotten. How different would the world be if the products we consumed were functional, high quality, nourished our minds, and connected us to the very land that sustains us? The goal of my art is to leave one finding pieces of themselves within the land. We care for what we connect with, and this is paramount in a time where so much of our farmland and natural ecosystems are disappearing." From the owners:
"Root and Seed Farm was born out of a love for all things green. From the time we met, we dreamed of starting an urban homestead/farm to share our love of plants, nature and lovingly crafted goods with our local community. Our farming and production practices are rooted in the three ethics of permaculture; earth care, people care and fair share. We create safe, healthy products that reunite our customers with the land. We believe in growing not just plants, but the community and people around us. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for supporting us!"

Take a bit of nature with you wherever you go. Mother's day is coming up...hint hint 😉 These would make an excellent gif...
04/08/2025

Take a bit of nature with you wherever you go. Mother's day is coming up...hint hint 😉 These would make an excellent gift.

Yes, they're real flowers! Perfectly imperfect and no two alike... just like us!
04/08/2025

Yes, they're real flowers! Perfectly imperfect and no two alike... just like us!

Closing up the greenhouse and putting the plants to bed for the night 🌙 😴
04/03/2025

Closing up the greenhouse and putting the plants to bed for the night 🌙 😴

We just spent some time sticking cuttings today and fingers crossed, we will have these ready and rooted for you to purc...
04/03/2025

We just spent some time sticking cuttings today and fingers crossed, we will have these ready and rooted for you to purchase before mother's day because these would make excellent gifts! We will be keeping them nice and warm so they root and grow faster 😂Pictured here are cebu blue pothos, philodendron Rio and philodendron Brazil. These are 3.5"pots which are great because you can re-pot them into whatever container you like. Get creative with potting options, but whatever you do, make sure it has drainage holes!

Chamomile volunteers popping up... Yay! Free plants.
04/01/2025

Chamomile volunteers popping up... Yay! Free plants.

The stinging nettle plants have officialy been transplanted. I have to say....I've been putting it off for a while now b...
04/01/2025

The stinging nettle plants have officialy been transplanted. I have to say....I've been putting it off for a while now because they aren't the most fun plants to have your hands on! If you've ever been weeding the garden and felt a jolt of pain and itching all of a sudden, you've probably come across nettles. While these feisty little plants have a bit of a reputation for being a pest, they are also highly valuable medicinal herbs. These guys will remain as potted plants so we can enjoy them without them running wild in our garden beds.

It is a beautiful Tuesday afternoon working in the greenhouse getting these babies transplanted! Many of the plants pict...
04/01/2025

It is a beautiful Tuesday afternoon working in the greenhouse getting these babies transplanted! Many of the plants pictured here are for planting out into the soil for production, but some will be available for sale. The first picture is of our mini tomatoes that get no more than a foot tall and are ideally suited for small pots and hanging baskets. They produce quite a heavy harvest of cherry tomatoes considering their small stature. Seriously....put one out on Your patio and you'll fall in love. These guys just got pumped up to a larger tray today and then will be potted out into their final containers and be ready for sale in under a month.

All set up here an the South Windsor high school annex. Lots of really awesome vendors here today from 10-2. Come check ...
03/29/2025

All set up here an the South Windsor high school annex. Lots of really awesome vendors here today from 10-2. Come check it out!

We have a new kind of soap that was poured today! I've had many customers asking for a soap they can use on their face w...
03/23/2025

We have a new kind of soap that was poured today! I've had many customers asking for a soap they can use on their face which contains activated charcoal and tea tree. We did just that but took it a step further by adding an infusion of chamomile and horsetail (the herb that resembles a horse's tail and dates back to pre-historic times) These are two herbs that pair nicely with the tea tree and activated charcoal to get the job done. We think you will love it!

It is a lovely day in the workshop making soap. I've got the door cracked open while I'm working so I can hear the birds...
03/23/2025

It is a lovely day in the workshop making soap. I've got the door cracked open while I'm working so I can hear the birds chirping outside 😆. I've poured four batches today which is about 80 bars of soap. They will hang out in their molds for about three days to harden up so I can cut them, cure them for a month, pack them on up and send them your way! Now it's time to go clean up all the dishes from making these lovely batches of soap and off to the greenhouse to check on the plants!

On a farm, nothing goes to waste. Spent flowers become compost to feed the soil the following year, extra produce gets c...
03/23/2025

On a farm, nothing goes to waste. Spent flowers become compost to feed the soil the following year, extra produce gets canned and put in the pantry for winter, and the soap ends always get used without discrimination of their size. Having said that, we can't keep up with using them all! 😂This year we will occasionally have a small number of bags of soap ends available for sale. These are the same soaps you know and love, just in a smaller size. When we make a loaf of soap and square off the ends to make uniform bars, these mini bars of soap are left over. They actually make great travel/camping soaps for this reason. A bag of soap ends is equivalent in weight to about 1 to 1.5 bars of our regular soap. If you're looking for a bargain on high quality soap, keep your eyes peeled for these at upcoming markets.

Some of the babies got to spend the day out in the greenhouse today soaking up the sun 🥰 we had them under grow lights f...
03/22/2025

Some of the babies got to spend the day out in the greenhouse today soaking up the sun 🥰 we had them under grow lights for the past few weeks and they really prefer the natural light! The flats of 4-packs are mostly being grown out for production in ground, while the pots will be for purchase at market. We don't heat our greenhouse, so we are at the mercy of the weather as far as what we can grow before it warms up a bit. As soon as it stops dipping below about 40 (it stays quite a bit warmer in the greenhouse) at night we can really start cranking out more plants for sale. We have been able to produce quite a bit in our two little 6x10 cold frames. Lots of herb, flower, veggies and house plants to come! If you want to take a whack at growing any of these things and need advice we are happy to talk all things gardening when we see you at market!

Sleepy time soap is getting all packed up so we have it in stock for the markets coming up 😁
03/21/2025

Sleepy time soap is getting all packed up so we have it in stock for the markets coming up 😁

Alright folks! So a bunch of you were asking when the heck we were going to crawl out of hibernation and get to the mark...
03/17/2025

Alright folks! So a bunch of you were asking when the heck we were going to crawl out of hibernation and get to the markets again, and we have good news. We will officially be starting our season on March 29! 😁 We are slowly getting confirmation from event coordinators on our applications, so we will keep you posted as we hear back and know for sure we will be attending various events. You're also always more than welcome to reach out to us and see what events we will be attending in your area.

This season we will be focusing on attending more Saturday events, while still maintaining our presence every other week (Thursdays) at the Windsor CT farmers market. The farmers market will be our home base, so you can reliably find us there if you are down to your last shred of soap or need an emergency gift 😉. Our Saturday events will be spread out through CT so that you can visit us at whatever event piques your interest. If you are looking for a specific product at our markets, please reach out ahead of time so we can make sure we have it with us for you to pick up, or can advise on when it will be back in stock. We look forward to seeing you soon! Be well and take care 💚

We are loving our new sign that was given to us by a member of our family 🥰 This is going on the list of things that mak...
03/16/2025

We are loving our new sign that was given to us by a member of our family 🥰 This is going on the list of things that make us smile when we come home 💚

They grow up so fast! 🥹
03/15/2025

They grow up so fast! 🥹

Hi there! We have been working hard on our new candle line called Spirits of the plants! We will have a good number of t...
03/15/2025

Hi there! We have been working hard on our new candle line called Spirits of the plants! We will have a good number of these for our very first markets of the year. If you missed our last post about this line, they are meant to artistically weave together the essence (scent, words associated with the spirit of the plant, and the plant's traditional usage in herbalism) and capture all of these things in a candle. These are all plants that are near and dear to us, that we grow here on the farm and have built a close relationship with. No room to keep them in a garden? No problem! Our most loved plants are available in candle form. All of the candles in this line are infused with dried herbs, each one unique. These make an excellent gift for yourself or loved ones 💚

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48 Suffield Street
Windsor Locks, CT
06096

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Winter is a time for doing all the things we don't have time for in the rest of the year. Here is a little bit of the behind the scenes work we do while we aren't in the midst of herb season. We currently have 15 fruit trees and several berry bushes on our plot for personal use and now is the time to give them a hair cut so they stay happy and healthy! Pardon the traffic noise! we live on a main street 😆. #fruittrees #urbanfarming #permaculture #locallygrown #ctsmallbusiness

Recovering the greenhouses 💚

Give peas a chance! Time for cover crops! #ctgrown #ctfarms #foodnotlawns #ctmade #locallygrown #gardening #soilhealth #covercrops #shopsmall

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