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Rooted in Season

Live seasonally with monthly inspiration. Learn gardening tips, seasonal recipes, herbal infusions, preservation methods, and more to stay connected with nature year-round. Rooted in Season helps you align creativity with the rhythms of nature.

Propagation window with rosemary cuttings suspended in glass test tubes on suction cups, catching afternoon light through a west-facing kitchen window

Before the Frost: Fall Propagation Tips for Rosemary, Lavender, and Lemon Verbena

Learn how to propagate rosemary, lavender, and lemon verbena before frost hits. See what worked, what didn’t, and how a simple propagation window helps overwinter herbs indoors.

Crystal Wubbels

5 days ago3 min read

Mint, Mint, and More Mint: A Wildly Useful Herb

Discover how to grow and care for mint without letting it take over your garden. Learn where to plant it, what to avoid, and creative ways to use mint in your kitchen, bath, and home.

Crystal Wubbels

Jul 203 min read

Rooted in Season: Cucumbers – History, Benefits, & Simple Recipes

Discover the history and health benefits of cucumbers, plus 3 easy, refreshing recipes. Rooted N Red brings garden-fresh ideas to your summer kitchen.

Crystal Wubbels

Jul 63 min read

Lilac Season: Sweet Experiments and Personal Reflections

Sweet experiments with lilacs, from infused vodka to jelly mishaps—and a real look at managing Type 2 diabetes with seasonal joy and grit.

Crystal Wubbels

Jun 53 min read

Fruit in Jars and cut fruit on cutting board

My Freeze-Drying Journey: Taking the Leap into Preservation

Two batches in with my new freeze dryer and I’ve already learned what not to do—and how to peel mangoes like a pro. Here's how my first attempts at freeze-drying fruit turned out, what surprised me, and what I’m preserving next!

Crystal Wubbels

Mar 232 min read