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Growing Roots Together is a place for edible gardeners and urban farming enthusiasts to grow knowledge of healthy soil, food, and community.

Offering urban farming education and classes, garden coaching and garden starts in Snohomish County, WA

09/01/2026

This is why I grow Italian Heirloom tomatoes every year. Makes me feel like I could win a prize at the county fair. 🏆 🥇

I often hear people say they can’t grow full size tomatoes in the Puget sound, but they just haven’t bought their starts from me. :) I grow using all organic and local seed.

⚠️🌧️ Harvest before heavy rains: we are forecasted to get heavy rain for the next several days here so it’s best to harvest your ripe and nearly ripe tomatoes before then. Otherwise your fruit will split open and have a watered down flavor. Fruit will continue to ripen indoors.

08/28/2026

Remember that purple sprouting broccoli I harvested last spring? Now is the time to get it planted! 🥦

I have four or six packs of purple sprouting broccoli ready now along with lots of other greens, giant leeks, kale, cauliflower, and more all grown using organic seeds and soil. Just plunk them in wherever you’ve got some open space in the garden!

And, don’t miss my upcoming class this Saturday at the Lynnwood Library 10:30-noon. Lots of time for discussion and we’ll have free seeds available too!

08/20/2026

I get to meet the best people! Keith had me over for a consultation on a restoration project he’s been working on in a protected area behind his home, and design for removal of a small lawn in his front yard.

Keith has taken on this forest restoration with gusto - removing invasives, bringing in arborist chips, and replanting cleared areas. Part of the consultation was to help address some issues and make more native plant recommendations and to make an area that will be inviting to neighbors to come and enjoy some forest bathing. Such a meaningful project that will have a lasting impact on this forest and the wildlife who call it home. 😊

08/17/2026

Lots of customers ask me how to use the plants that I sell. Aronia melanocarpa is one of the easiest to grow and use and is also beautiful in the landscape!

After the berries are juiced you can keep it in the fridge or, for longer storage, freeze into ice cubes. The ice cubes are the perfect amount added to a glass of sparking water. I like it with a lemon lime sparkling water but they are also great for adding to lemonade or hot tea.

Have you tried Aronia juice?

08/12/2026

It’s the annual ‘Is this powdery mildew?’ game show!

As a garden coach I see lots of garden issues and help my clients learn what to do (and what not to do). Powdery mildew is inevitable in our PNW climate, but it can be controlled. And it’s not just squash leaves that are affected. Cucumbers are also prone but I see it spread to lots of different plants if overwatering is an issue.

Check your soil moisture before you water your garden. Stick your finger in the soil and only water if it’s dry. Just because it’s hot outside doesn’t mean your garden needs watered and excess soil moisture causes plant stress, especially on hot days.

Feel free to post your photo in the comments if you’re not sure.

08/06/2026

Have you met Aronia melanocarpa? Ranging in size from a small tree to a dwarf shrub these plants fit perfectly into an urban food forest. The abundant fruit is a “superfood” due to the many vitamins and antioxidants.

I make a syrup out of the berries but you could just juice them if you have a juicer. For the syrup I heat the berries in a small amount of water until the berries are completely broken down, then I strain the juice and add a sweetener of choice. Honey is great and adds to the medicinal value. You can skip the sweetener if you wish. Store in the fridge or put into ice cube trays and freeze for longer storage. Try it in soda water, added to hot tea, iced tea and more.

Want to grow Aronia? I have dwarf Aronia available now that is already producing fruit. Available in gallon size pots. Mature size is 3-4 feet.

⚠️ Please only harvest fruit from tree that you know are Aronia. There are other shrubs with similar fruit that may not be edible. ⚠️

07/30/2026

This is classic leaf miner damage. Growing Swiss chard in the summer is a losing battle due to this pest.

To prevent damage you can keep the plants covered from transplant. Or, consider only growing Swiss chard in the colder season. Fall and winter, when the pests are gone, is a great time to grow Swiss chard along with all the other cool season greens.

Beets are another crop bothered by leaf miners. If planting beets now, keep them covered with lightweight row cover until our cooler fall season arrives.

If you are struggling with pests and growing issues, now is a great time to have an in person garden consultation. I offer in person consultations or online. Message me to schedule a FREE 15-minute phone call to discuss your garden and how a consultation can help!

07/24/2026

Thank you for a great market season! But hopefully you all know that you can buy edible and medicinal plants from me year-round just by visiting my online store. I have garlic seed available for pre-order a brand new dwarf variety of Mulberry. Plus my new healing, comfrey salve grown in my garden, made by me!

07/15/2026

I used to think alpine strawberries were just a cute little addition to an edible garden design, but after years of growing them as a ground cover in shadier spots where few other edibles will thrive I’ve come to consider it one of my favorite plants and crops. And such a yummy way to start your morning out in the garden filling your cereal bowl!

I have ‘Alexandria’ and ‘Heirloom pineapple’ (clumping variety with white berries kids love) starts available now!

07/08/2026

Upcoming Summer Urban Farm Tours!

Join Growing Roots Together clients and Marni Hay-Swart for an upcoming Urban Farm Tour! Meet fellow urban farmers and gardeners, share knowledge and get ideas and inspiration.

July 19 @ 1:00 PM: Sally and Daniel’s Edible and Pollinator Food Forest, Lynnwood

August 16 @ 1:00 PM: Karen’s Tuscan Food Forest, S. Everett

More info and register here https://www.growingrootstogether.com/online-events

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