The Root Cellar by Rethink

03/09/2022

"If you suffer from chronic respiratory issues, such as asthma, chest congestion, chronic bronchitis, or allergies, take comfort in some of the wonderful lung tonic herbs you can grow in your backyard: mullein (Verbascum thapsus), horehound (Marrubium vulgare), wild cherry (Prunus serotina), marshmallow (Althaea officinalis), and plantain (Plantago major). Each has a different role to play in respiratory health, from clearing coughs to soothing and opening the lungs. So, consider each plant’s actions to choose the best ones for you. Other lung herbs include elecampane (Inula helenium), thyme (Thymus vulgaris), peppermint (Mentha x piperita), Korean mint (Agastache rugosa), bee balm (Monarda spp.), and New England aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae).

Remember that some respiratory conditions warrant immediate medical attention, including serious infections, difficulty breathing, and pressure that feels like an elephant is sitting on your chest. You can certainly use herbs concomitantly, but medications remain best for acute asthma attacks and pneumonia."

Allergy tincture, cough syrup, wild cherry honey, and lung tea are your go-to herbal respiratory recipes to ease your winter woes.

02/15/2022

Blowing out our leftover seeds from last season... Get them while you can! Link Below

https://therootcellar-rd.square.site/

12/25/2021

7 ways to turn plants into medicine.

10/25/2021

"If you've ever cooked with herbs, you know that taste plays a huge role when deciding which ones to use. It's much the same when using herbs medicinally; the taste of an herb actually tells us quite a bit about the medicinal properties of the plant."

If you've ever cooked with herbs, you know that taste plays a huge role when deciding which ones to use. It's much the same when using herbs medicinally. The taste of an herb actually tells

05/03/2021

For those who have recently purchased a rain barrel from us, the rebate program through the city offers up to a 50$ rebate on your utility bill.

We only have 6 more barrels left! Scoop yours up quick.
You can place your order through our new online shop

05/02/2021

There are so many good reasons to capture rain water besides just helping water your garden.

Don't have a rain barrel? Come down and see us at our pop up today
1230-530pm

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05/01/2021

Still missing a few spring essentials?

Looking for rain barrels and high quality seeds for your garden this spring?

We've got you covered!

Pop up sale today and tomorrow downtown Red Deer on location just off the Ross Street Patio. (The Root Cellar online shopping and pick-up available - https://therootcellar-rd.square.site/s/shop)

Also come check out some lovely locally crafted products curated by Green Deer Sustainability Hub and local and specialty food products by Artisan Food Market on Ross

*Masks and distancing will be required, limited # of patrons at a time. Plenty of space outdoors on the Ross St. patio, see you there!

04/30/2021

Spring garden basics available this weekend at our pop up event.

Seeds, rain barrels and more!

Come to shop and learn what we are all about.

Saturday 1-7pm and Sunday 1230-530pm we will be downtown on location right off the Ross Street Patio

Tag a friend who could use some garden therapy

04/29/2021

Not long ago we talked about soil health and what that looks like. One of the practices for keeping your soil alive is making sure you protect it with a good layer of ground cover throughout all seasons.

Here is what one of our urban homesteaders had to say;

“This was the first year I’ve covered my garden beds with a thick layer of leaves before winter settled in. With it now being safe to sow some of the hardier crops, like carrots, I pulled back the crunchy leaves on top the raised beds and to my pleasant surprise the soil was in perfect shape. I have one bed that I didn’t have enough leaves to cover and it was dry as a bone so will have a little work to do on that one to bring it back to life.”

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Tell us one of your garden wins, or fails, in the comments!

04/27/2021

Who’s excited to see rain in the forecast!?
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Don’t let all that rain water go to waste. Time to hook those rain barrels back up!
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If you are looking to purchase one we will have some available at our downtown pop-up this weekend!