During our monthly Rise Labs AMA, Rise Gardeners with more than one garden shared with us that they want to use both liquid and dry nutrients in their gardens.  Due to how our Smart Care technology works in the Rise App today, you will be unable to use your app to dose your multiple gardens with different types of nutrients--i.e. use dry nutrients in one garden and liquid nutrients in another garden. Don't worry, our team has a fix coming in the app. In the meantime, we've developed a simple manual dosing guide for dry nutrients.  This is quick guide to manually add dry nutrients to ..read more

Strawberries are incredibly flavorful and downright delicious. But, they’re actually super nutritious, too. Keep reading to learn more about how strawberries can support your health goals.  Rich in Vitamin C + antioxidants Strawberries are a great source of vitamin C, which helps with immunity and skin health. This nutrient along with other antioxidants help reduce the risk of cancer, stroke, diabetes and heart disease. Great source of other vitamins and minerals too Strawberries have a lot more than just vitamin c. They're a great source of manganese, folate and potassium. And, have sm ..read more

Mini Snackable Strawberries are a wild variety, which tends to produce smaller baby berries. You may be wondering how you can use these strawberries once they are ready to harvest. Here are 9 ways we love using our mini strawberries: Pick strawberries straight off the vine + enjoy We love to pick a handful of mini strawberries from the vine and enjoy them for snacktime. Nothing beats freshly picked berries! Pack berries for lunch These baby berries are the perfect addition to your kids’ lunch boxes or your own lunch bento box. They add a boost of nutrition and some sweetness to your midday m ..read more

Dry nutrients are here for Rise Members and we’re excited for them to arrive at your home. Similar to our liquid formula, dry nutrients are designed to support targeted early-stage growth of stems and leaves, and then late-stage growth of flowers and fruits.  We’re sharing 5 facts you should know about the newest addition to the Rise Gardens’ line up.  All Rise Nutrients are developed in-house Unlike our competitors, our Rise Labs’ team developed both of our nutrient lines in-house. They're custom blended to work with Rise plant pods and seeds in your Rise Garden. These formulas are ..read more

Wondering how you can keep the most pest-free Garden possible? Read on to understand where your pests come from and how you can keep a pest free environment for your Indoor Garden. Be cautious + inspect outside plants The easiest way to stop pests from ever entering your garden in the first place is to keep outdoor plants, potted plants, or anything else in soil away from your garden. Most of the time, pests enter your house through other plants, be that houseplants, potted plants waiting to be transplanted outside, or even produce from the grocery store and farmer's market. You can preve ..read more

Self care is always in season, and it's easy with our Lavender & Chamomile Bath Sachets. The best part? You should have most items on hand! If you’re like me and are not much of a sew-er, you can head to your nearest craft store to purchase pre-made sachets rather than making them from scratch. If you can do a simple stitch, feel free to make your own sachets with cheesecloth or fabric of your choice!  Here’s a step-by-step guide on making the best smelling bath you’ll ever have: Step One: Harvest lavender and chamomile from your Rise Garden and allow it to dry out over a couple of ..read more

As a food photographer and stylist, I use a lot of tips and tricks to make those recipe images drool-worthy. My Rise Gardens are a huge help since I have herbs, flowers, and vegetables growing all year long. Now, I want to show you how to do it too!  Salad Greens I love using different types of salad greens in my photos for a pop of color and interesting texture. My favorites are arugula, antonet lettuce, and red-veined sorrel. I often mix them together in a single photo for a more dynamic look. I love how the different shades of green complement each other, the red and purple make the p ..read more

Edible flowers are a huge trend for 2023. Luckily, you likely have them growing in your Rise Garden! Floral flavors can be tricky, but they don't have to be. To keep any floral dish from tasting like soap, start easy on the floral flavor and mix it with something fruity or sweet and/or a touch of tart.  [figure image=|Triple_Berry_Bundt_Cake.png|] Triple Berry Bundt Cake with a Chamomile Syrup and Lemon Glaze Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 60 mins Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Serves: 8p Ingredients 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour + 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (divided) 2 tsp baking powder 1&n ..read more

Whether you’re unsure of what size garden to purchase for your family, or are wondering if you need to upgrade, here at Rise Gardens we have you covered. While it really depends on your lifestyle and how much of your grocery list you want to replace with Rise produce, these are some general guidelines you can follow to fit your needs.  Let's introduce the Rise Garden Collection and explain the differences between what they can each grow.  The Personal Rise Garden [figure image=|Personal_Garden_v2.jpg|] Our smallest garden, called the Personal Rise Garden, has enough room for 8 plant ..read more

One of the best side effects of growing year-round is access to fresh food all year long. This California Cobb Salad recipe is full of delicious fresh ingredients and packed with a ton of nutrients.  [figure image=|California_Cobb_Salad_Blog_1.png|] California Cobb Salad Recipe Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time: 40 mins Serves: 4 Ingredients Chicken 2 medium chicken breasts Salt + Pepper Vinaigrette 1 small shallot, thinly sliced into rings 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 1 tablespoon whole-grain or Dijon mustard 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more as needed Kosher salt an ..read more