The Ultimate Guide to Fun Food Gardening

Welcome to the Deep Root Project world “Regenerative Gardening” where we transform even the tiniest of spaces into bountiful food feasts. Forget about your grandma's traditional garden—Deep Roots Project is here to revolutionize the way we grow food, one harvest at a time.

The Secret Garden Recipe

Ever thought about growing tomatoes in something that wasn't dirt? How about worm poop and compost? At Deep Roots Project, we're ditching the old-school soil for something a bit more... lively. Our magic potion? A heaping scoop of microbe-rich compost, a generous sprinkle of worm castings (a fancy term for worm poop), and a splash of organic liquid fish emulsion fertilizer. Actually, we prefer to fill an entire raised bed with 100% microbe and nutrient rich compost instead of soil. We add powerful but gentle worm castings as the fertilizer to each seedling hole or row of seeds.

The True Dirt on Soil (Or Lack Thereof)

Rafa Crevoshay, our very own certified plant whisperer, has concocted a groundbreaking food-growing method dubbed "Transformational Gardening." It's like giving Mother Nature a high-five. We're mixing the best bits of organic and regenerative farming, then shrinking it down to fit your back porch. The result? A garden so resilient, it laughs in the face of traditional farming methods.

Microbes: The Unseen Gardeners

Imagine billions of tiny creatures, too small to see, doing most of the gardening for you. That's right, we're talking about microbes—nature's little helpers. These microscopic critters form a buddy system with plant roots, trading nutrients like kids swap snacks. Our approach? Let these invisible gardeners do the heavy lifting.

From Garden Novice to Nature's “Best Friend Forever”

Whether you've got a sprawling backyard or just a windowsill, we'll show you how to grow your own food and become a planet-saving superhero in the process. Deep Roots Project isn't just about growing veggies; it's about growing connections—to the Earth, to each other, and to the food that nourishes us.

Three Musketeers of the Garden World

Forget about the soil from your local garden center. Our trio of organic champs—microbe-loaded compost, worm castings, and fish emulsion—will have your plants dancing in their pots. This powerhouse combo replaces the need for traditional soil and fertilizers, making your garden a nutrient-packed paradise.

The Transformational Gardening Manifesto

This isn't your average gardening method. Transformational Gardening is all about flexibility, fun, and learning to read the room—or, in this case, the garden. Rafa's mantra? "Learn from your plants." It's about experimenting, adapting, and finding joy in the journey from seed to salad.

Say No to Soil Snobbery

You might've heard that using 100% compost is a gardening faux pas. Well, we're here to bust that myth wide open. Our new-age soil science proves that not only is it possible, it's revolutionary. You just need to use compost with a huge amount of microbes and nutrients. And for those not in the Chicago area, fear not! We'll help you scout out the best microbe-rich compost near you, sans the tree waste.

Raised Beds for Elevated Gardeners

Our cedar raised beds aren't just furniture for your plants; they're the penthouses of the garden world. Designed with care by our co-executive director, Will Schreiber, these beds can withstand the elements through freezing Chicago area winters, and look good doing it. No chemical-treated wood here—just good, clean fun.

Join the Green Revolution

Ditch the dirt. Embrace the worm poop. Become a part of something bigger. Deep Roots Project is more than just gardening; it's a lifestyle. So grab a shovel, and let's start planting the seeds of change.
Ready to turn your thumb green? Jump into the wonderful world of Transformational Gardening and watch as your garden—and your connection with nature—flourishes.

“Grow Your Own Food” blog posts

See the full list of our Grow Your Own Food blog posts. Each post is assigned ”tags” which are under the post title. If you need a quick answer to a gardening question give us a call or send a text to our customer support team – support[at]deep-roots-project.org AND 708-655-5299.

Deep Roots online store

See our online store for details about prices, ordering and delivery of raised beds, planter boxes, microbe-rich compost, worm castings, leaf mulch and more. We don’t sell traditional soil, since we use 100% compost as our growing medium. Our online store has 2 sections – (1) raised beds and planter boxes and (2) compost, worm castings, fertilizer.

Please contact our customer support team before placing an order online so we can assist you with the details and answer your gardening questions. You can pay by credit card in the store or by check.

(708) 655-5299 and support[at]deep-roots-project.org

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