This week in the Gazette we explore two ways to grow a blueberry—soil-grown vs. container-grown—and how each method supports flavor, sustainability, and ecological health. Plus, a recap of our recent community farm tour with Javier Zamora of JSM Organics.

Discover the wild history and climate resilience of blackberries, learn how Rootstock is expanding with new delivery routes and pickup spots, and test your berry knowledge with this week’s Gazette word search!

Blackberries aren’t just delicious—they’re a masterclass in fruit biology and ecological resilience. Here we break down the anatomy of a blackberry, explores its strategy for seed dispersal, and highlight why this ancient fruit is one of the most climate-friendly crops around.

Understand the importance of pollinators, learn about Dave’s Backyard Bees, and try a refreshing Strawberry-Honey smoothie recipe.

Meet the Rodriguez brothers and their journey from squash fields to a thriving family farm, learn why bees matter more than ever, and try a refreshing strawberry honey slushie recipe straight from Rootstock!

At just 8 years old, he’s younger than your average Silicon Valley entrepreneur.

This week in the Rootstock Gazette: Discover three simple ways to dress up your berries for summer, learn why Chandler strawberries are a farmers market legend, and meet Ethan—an 8-year-old granola entrepreneur making waves at the pick-up site.

Learn what separates Rootstock from the rest.

Rootstock founder Julia Sunderland combines a lifelong love of berries with systems thinking and supply chain expertise to build a fairer, more sustainable local food system—one that pays farmers properly, supports soil health, and connects eaters with the people and ecosystems behind their produce.

Savage boars, French spies, botanical accidents, and science — where strawberries come from

This week in the Rootstock Gazette: Founder Julia Sunderland shares her journey from foraging wild berries to building a better food system, and we explore the surprising history of strawberries—from Greek myth to 16th-century plant smuggling.

This week in the Rootstock Gazette: Meet Darren Story of Coastal Moon Farm and learn how he’s growing flavorful, nutrient-rich berries through regenerative practices—and why labels don’t tell the whole story.

This week in the Rootstock Gazette: Our berry club launch was a hit—over 300 pounds delivered in just two weeks—and we’re sharing freezing tips, smoothie recipes, and how we’re keeping prices fair for farmers and members alike.

This week in the Rootstock Gazette: We kick off our first deliveries with peak-season berries, explain why they taste so damn good, share a fresh salad recipe, and invite members to an upcoming farm visit and BBQ.