GROWING RESOURCES
Everything you need to get growing — and keep growing with confidence.
From practical growing guides to deeper reads on food freedom and seed stewardship — this is where the knowledge lives. Browse by topic and grow at your own pace.
BROWSE BY TOPIC
Choose a topic below to explore articles, guides and resources
curated by From The Roots
COMMUNITY GARDENS
Starting, running and sustaining shared garden spaces — from finding land to organizing volunteers.
EDIBLE GARDENS
Practical growing guides for home gardeners — raised beds, containers, seasonal planting and more.
FOOD SECURITY
Understanding food freedom, food deserts, urban agriculture and the role of gardens in building resilience.
KIDS & GARDENING
School gardens, age-appropriate activities and connecting children to the food they eat.
POLLINATORS & WILDLIFE
Supporting bees, butterflies and birds through thoughtful planting and garden design.
SEEDS & SEED BANKS
Seed saving, heirloom varieties, seed libraries and why seed diversity matters.
KNOW YOUR GARDEN CLIMATE
Many factors influence the success of a garden. Your location — and the climate zone it sits in — shapes what you can grow and when. Start here before you start digging.
USDA HARDINESS ZONE
The standard guide for determining which plants survive winter in your location. Search by zip code to find your zone.
USDA Zone Map → planthardiness.ars.usda.gov
SUNSET ZONE
Goes deeper than USDA — factoring in rainfall, humidity and growing season length for a more complete picture of your local climate.
Sunset Zone Map → sunsetwesterngardencollection.com
FROM THE GARDEN
Seasonal tips, seed saving guides and reflections from growers in our community — updated as the seasons change.
NOT SURE WHERE TO START?
If you are new to gardening, start with Edible Gardens. If you are looking to start a seed library or support a school garden, From The Roots can help.