Nature Connects Us
Welcome to Roots on the Rise! We are a community of people who love the many ways to connect with nature in the Carolinas. Please join us in our effort to learn about and protect our natural resources so they can be enjoyed for years to come!
Give back to the beautiful states of North Carolina and South Carolina when you shop our nature-inspired collection of apparel, accessories, home goods, and other gift-able items. We support nature & conservation education and experiences for all ages and backgrounds.
Your purchases increase our donations to youth programs like Project Learning Tree and Wood Magic Forest Fair!
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Our Partners
Roots on the Rise is proud to partner with these like-minded organizations. Together, we’re spreading the word about ways that residents and businesses in the Carolinas can make small, sustainable lifestyle shifts. Collectively, we can make a big impact!
Fisher Recycling is the only waste hauler that is actually recycling commercial and residential glass from Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties in SC.
GlassEco completes the recycling loop by processing some of the glass collected by Fisher Recycling and reusing it in stylish custom countertops and other hard surfaces.
SMART Recycling diverts food waste from SC restaurants, hotels, hospitals, schools, universities, and industrial facilities from the landfill to local compost facilities.
“We’re passionate about helping the Carolinas become a model of stewardship towards the love of our land, waters, and all the life that depends on it. Our belief is that this starts with education and community involvement.”
Payment for the flexibound version of Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants) is processed on our website for local pickup or drop-off in St. John’s County. Jennifer will email you to arrange this. Your support helps fund our Giving Tree!*
Planty practices to grow your way to happier, more peaceful life
Discover the power of plants to help you disconnect from the stress and anxiety of modern life and grow more joy in your world. Filled with practices to help plant lovers step away from their screens and cultivate delight and peace of mind with plants, Growing Joy is your guide to transforming plant care into self-care.
In this easy-to-read, light-hearted chapters, author Maria Failla, host of the beloved podcast Bloom and Grow Radio, explores the science behind our love of plants and shares how that humble aloe plant on your windowsill can unlock a world of wellness and delight. With ideas and tips both big and small―from simply making a habit of looking at a plant before looking at a screen in the morning to creating a plant-infused restorative retreat in your home―Growing Joy will help you create a meaningful wellness practice rooted in nature and connection. And of course, there’s some plant care tips in there too to make sure both you and your green friends thrive!
Whether you’re a plant parent pro or the anxious owner of a single, not-dead-yet succulent, Growing Joy will help you reconnect with yourself, bring more smiles to your face and peace in your heart, and inspire a lifelong relationship with plants that will keep you blooming and growing.
*A portion of our profits will be donated to The Garden Club of St. Augustine. If you would like your purchases to support another NGC member organization, simply email jennifer@rootsontherise.com.