FAQs

Root & Harvest is a community app that brings gardeners, farmers, homesteaders, producers and local makers together with the neighbors who support them — a place to meet, learn, share and discover what’s happening close to home.

Everyone who grows, makes or loves local. You don’t need land, a business or years of experience to belong — curiosity and a willingness to connect are a great start.

Root & Harvest is available on the App Store and Google Play. Search for “Root & Harvest” or use the download buttons on this website.

Open the app and tap “Create an Account”, then follow the steps to set up your profile.

On the sign-in screen, tap “Forgot your password?” and follow the instructions sent to your email address. If you still can’t get in, contact us and we’ll help.

Yes. The sign-in screen accepts either your email address or your member number along with your password.

Groups bring together people with shared interests — like backyard gardening, beekeeping or composting. Browse all groups, see the ones you’ve joined under My Groups, or find groups by city.

Use the Member Directory in the app to search for growers, makers and neighbors in your area.

We ask everyone to be kind, share honestly, respect privacy and report anything that feels unsafe. You can read the full guidelines in our Terms of Use.

Members can let neighbors know what they grow or make, which markets they’ll be attending, and what they have to share. Arrangements are made directly between members.

A purchase, a recommendation, a shared post or an introduction all help. Every connection is an opportunity to help a local person succeed.