Maintain a Robust & Resilient Ecosystem

Now that we are in October, it's time for one of the most important tasks for your fall garden – recharging your soil! Healthy soil is the foundation for a thriving garden, and now is the perfect time to cover your raised beds with a 2-inch layer of fresh, microbe-rich compost. This compost is the same high-quality product we use to fill our new raised beds. It’s teeming with beneficial microorganisms that nourish your plants and build a robust, resilient ecosystem in your garden.

Why Spread Compost in Fall?

Adding compost now ensures that your soil is full of essential nutrients and microbes by the time spring planting arrives. Plus, this replenishes the organic matter your soil needs to keep performing at its best, growing bigger, healthier crops year after year. Whether you’re preparing your beds for winter or planting a fall garden, don’t miss this vital step!

Microbe-Rich Compost Is the Key to Success

Whether you're replenishing your existing beds or filling new ones, our microbe-rich compost is your key to gardening success. It's filled with the nutrients and microorganisms your soil needs to grow healthy plants, and it's OMRI (Organic Materials Review Institute) certified organic!

Why Deep Roots Raised Beds?

Our cedar raised beds are designed for durability and optimal plant growth. Made from rot-resistant Eastern red cedar, they’re built to handle harsh winter conditions and provide a long-lasting foundation for your garden. The raised beds come in a 15” height, making them ideal for growing a wide variety of food crops, and they’re handcrafted right in our Oak Park workshop.

Learn Our Innovative Gardening Method

We have re-designed and added new content to the “BLOG” section of our website. It is now our “Grow Your Own Food” organic gardening course. It is designed for all experience levels and people with busy lives. You’ll learn to start small and build success year after year. The course covers everything from spring prep to fall harvest, focusing on raised beds filled with microbe-rich compost instead of traditional soil. Healthy soil microbe populations are the hidden garden assistants that feed your plant roots. Grow a successful garden from the first year. Plus, get free support and coaching at (708) 655-5299 and support(a)deep-roots-project.org.      

Lower Raised Bed Prices Until January 1

We’ll deliver a bed to your yard in either the fall or spring – whichever works best for you. This is a great opportunity to set yourself up for gardening success next season without the stress of price changes.

This fall, take your garden to the next level by enriching your soil now – and secure your raised bed for the 2025 season at this year’s prices.

Pricing and Bulk Order Updates

We had to update our prices and our bulk delivery minimums this fall due to increased costs. Please see our Deep Roots Project Price Changes for Fall 2024 news post for details. One big change is a new minimum 27 cubic foot order for bulk deliveries. To help customers with smaller orders who still need delivery help, we are offering a low-cost bag delivery service on a trial basis.

Bagged Compost Delivery Service

We are testing a new service this fall. If you would like, we can deliver your bag orders directly to your home. The charge is $1 per bag with a $15 minimum in the Oak Park / River Forest area. Deliveries can be made Monday – Saturday. If you are more than 5 miles from our Oak Park location – call customer support to get delivery pricing.

Contact our Support Team

Before placing an order for compost, leaf mulch, worm castings or raised beds please contact our support team by email, phone or text message.

Warm regards and happy gardening!
The Deep Roots Project Team
(708) 655-5299
support(a)deep-roots-project.org