Reflections from Winter’s Quiet Work Winter does not ask permission before it arrives. It settles in slowly at first, like a suggestion. The mornings stiffen. The evenings close in sooner than expected. The soil hardens without apology. The branches, once generous with leaves, stand exposed and still. Nothing appears to be happening. But that is […]
Welcome to Roots OMG 🌱 A place to grow, on purpose. If you’re here, chances are you’re growing something.A garden.An idea.A life.Or maybe you’re just trying to stay alive long enough to put down roots. At Roots OMG, plants are the language, but you are the seedling. This site exists because growth doesn’t happen in […]
🌱 When Your Seeds Grow in Someone Else’s Garden We all know what it feels like to pour into others — to teach, to encourage, to share ideas — and then watch fruit grow in places where no one knows we ever planted a seed. It’s a beautiful feeling…and sometimes, an unexpectedly painful one. There’s […]
🌱 Saving Seeds, Spending Life Well When I save seeds, I’m not just tucking away next year’s garden, I’m holding onto hope. A single seed looks so small, yet hidden inside is an entire harvest waiting to unfold. In seed saving, I see a reflection of how to live a life well spent. Even […]
You Can’t Disciple a Demon, and You Can’t Cast Out the Flesh I came across a quote the other day that made me pause: “You can’t disciple a demon, and you can’t cast out the flesh.” – Pastor Jack Hayford At first glance, that sounds like something from a deep theology textbook, but hang with […]
“Small Harvests, Great Worth” 🌸 Some plants fill a basket in a day — cucumbers tumbling in by the dozen, tomatoes weighing down the vine. Their abundance is a joy, but it comes quickly and easily. Then there are plants like the saffron crocus. You wait patiently for a single bloom. From that flower, just […]
Here’s a simple saffron crocus bulb planting guide you can post on your site or use as a quick reference: 🌸 How to Plant Saffron Crocus Bulbs (Crocus sativus) Planting Season: Late summer to early fall (August–September in most U.S. zones) 1. Choose the Right Spot Sunlight: Full sun is best — saffron crocus loves […]
Spanish Saffron Tea with Cardamom, Cinnamon & Honey What Is “Blooming” Saffron? Blooming saffron is the process of soaking the delicate red threads in hot water (or another warm liquid) before using them. This gentle steeping allows the spice to fully release its golden color, floral aroma, and unique flavor compounds. Without blooming, much of […]
From Garden to Griddle – Fajita Strips with Roasted Peppers & Onions By Eileen Colette This fajita-style meal is quick, satisfying, and full of garden flavor.Roasted peppers and onions meet tender beef strips for a colorful, comforting dish that’s equally good over rice, in a wrap, or eaten straight from the skillet. Why This Works […]
Garlic Scape & Parsley Pesto with Grilled Steak Garlic Scape Pesto Meets Grilled Steak You know how sometimes the simplest ingredients surprise you? This week, I took a handful of garlic scapes and parsley from our humble little garden and turned them into liquid green gold—aka pesto. Add a grilled steak from the quarter cow […]