Fresh Roots 614

11/18/2025

There are only 5 things you need to start growing your own food:
1. Something to grow in
2. Somewhere to grow it
3. Water
4. Sunlight
5. The desire to learn to become more self-sufficient

11/11/2025

Let’s be released from the dependency

10/08/2025

05/05/2025

Another recall, another reminder. This is why I grow my own. It’s not about being fancy—it’s about feeling safe. That’s why the ediblescape exists.

04/13/2025

We’re calling in the community!

Mizizi Farm is hosting an Earth Day Service Day at Broad Street Presbyterian Church, and we need your hands and hearts to help prepare the farm for the 2025 growing season.

April 26, 2025 | 10:00 AM | Broad Street Presbyterian Church

Come dig in, learn something new, and connect with others who care about food, land, and healing.

No experience needed—just a willingness to show up and grow with us.

Sign up to volunteer: https://www.givepulse.com/event/579411-Broad-Street-Presbyterian-Church-and-Mizizi-Farm-Earth-Day-Service-Day

04/13/2025

Join us this Earth Day!

Fresh Roots 614 will be hosting a Seed Starting Workshop at the Earth Day 2025 celebration with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and The King Arts Complex!

Come get your hands dirty, learn how to grow your own food from seed, and take home your very first plant baby.

Saturday, April 19 | 12–3 PM
King Arts Complex | Columbus, OH
Free + open to the community!

Register at https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/e/1FAIpQLSd4TIYHOQbs2VEwbaRAq-wiujJCiaqgxX5DTa0txhVeCiT87g/viewform?usp=send_form&pli=1

03/03/2025

Ever looked at a seed packet and felt like you were reading a foreign language? Let’s break it down!

🌱 Days to Maturity – How long it takes from planting to harvest
🌞 Sun Requirements – Full sun (6+ hrs), partial sun (3-6 hrs), shade (less than 3 hrs)
📏 Spacing & Depth – How far apart and how deep to plant seeds
📅 Planting Timing – Direct sow vs. start indoors

Knowing how to read a planting guide = less guesswork, better results!

Want help planning your garden? DM us to get started!

03/02/2025

Frost can make or break your garden! Knowing your first and last frost dates helps you time your planting so your crops don’t freeze before they get a chance to thrive.

Find your frost dates by entering your zip code at the link in our bio!

Need help planning around frost? DM us to get started!

03/01/2025

Ever wondered what people mean when they talk about “growing zones”? Your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone determines which plants will thrive in your climate. Understanding your zone means less guesswork and more successful gardening!

Find your zone by entering your zip code at the link in our bio. ✨Comment your zone in the comments!

Want help planning the perfect garden for your space? DM us to get started!

03/01/2025

Ever wondered what people mean when they talk about “growing zones”? Your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone determines which plants will thrive in your climate. Understanding your zone means less guesswork and more successful gardening!

Find your zone by entering your zip code at the link in our bio. ✨COMMENT YOUR ZONE BELOW 👇

Want help planning the perfect garden for your space? DM us to get started!

10/31/2024

Join us in December to toast 🥂 to a season of good health ❤️ and joyful times 🎉 during the holiday season. In partnership with the we are hosting a cocktails social. Come to meet other community members for an evening of games and laughter over mocktails. These drinks will be produced forward as we showcase the diversity of the herbs, fruit, etc. that we grew! 🤎✨🌱🍹

10/20/2024

What a day! Yesterday was all about community, connection, and empowerment. I started off by dropping off a special treat to the WhyHunger Conference, a movement that’s so close to my heart in its mission to end hunger and support food justice. Next up, I had the pleasure of joining the Green Teen Alliance Conference for an insightful panel discussion, moderated by the amazing Julialynne Walker. I sat alongside Dr. Jared Grant, Nicole Jackson, Trevor Horn, and Jo Love, and we dove into the many careers that anyone can hold in agriculture. From education to advocacy to farming, we shared our stories and our hopes for the future of agriculture—especially in how we can engage young people in this essential work.To finish off this whirlwind day, I was honored to host an activation at the Taste of Self Care event by The DIVA Movement™-Empowering Women Entrepreneurs. There, we focused on the importance of practicing self care and its connection to growing anything. Feeling grateful for a day full of meaningful conversations and inspiring people. Stay tuned, I’ll be sharing more about each of these amazing events soon!