we are thrilled to announce the newest member of our roots family.  please join us in welcoming our new office manager, tiffany bull. we have been chomping at the bit to bring her on board.  wade has worked with tiffany in the past, she knows the field and fits right in with the integrity we require from all of our employees.  {a must.} we have definitely experienced growth this year, so we thank you very much for all of the opportunities...

with the winter weather we’ve had so far and the forecasts yet to come, it’s no wonder that finding effective, environmentally friendly ways to treat our roads is a hot topic of conversation. if you’ve been paying attention {don’t worry if you haven’t, that what we’re for}, you may have noticed that beet juice is the player of the moment.  that’s because, as the temperature plummets, beet juice...

time to take a quick break from leaves and mulch and snow prep {gah} to get ready for the big game this weekend.  every super bowl sunday we make machaca.  there’s probably a million different variations to this dish…some people add coffee…but we stick to the way it was first made for us when we lived in new mexico.  keep in mind, the quantities below will depend on how many mouths you are feeding. 2-4 lb  beef {we prefer...

seed bombs are a wonderful way to plant a flower garden in, literally, the most effortless way possible.  usually comprised of some sort of clay, seed and worm castings, these ‘bombs’ do the job of enriching the soil for you.  just throw and go, add a little water…voila.  and the ‘lovers garden kit’, as seen here, is the perfect valentine’s gift.  daisies, phlox and forget-me-nots?  sounds like romantic...

are you aware of the beauty right here in our own nwa backyard?  take a trip to the botanical gardens of the ozarks and you will see lily pads, japanese gardens, native trees and plants, sculptures, an impressive vegetable garden, chickens and butterflies.  the plants are well labeled and the paths are plentiful.  the children’s garden is like a cross between a fort and well kept secret.  you are guaranteed to see something new every time...