🌹 Rooted Rosas Project

Where cultura blooms, water is sacred, and every plant tells a story.

Join a movement that honors culture, protects water, and celebrates mujeres who grow with ganas.

The Rooted Rosas Project is a cultural gardening movement powered by mujeres who grow with purpose, pride, and just the right amount of señora sass.

It’s rooted in:

– Heritage

– Water-wise wisdom

– Generational traditions

Whether you’re growing nopales like your abuela or planting your first marigold with your kids, this space is for you.

We believe that planting isn’t just about food — it’s about growing culture, community, and climate resilience

At Hot Mess Texas, gardening is more than a hobby — it’s an act of cultural resistance, creativity, and care.

The Rooted Rosas Project helps us:

– Empower Latina women to reconnect with tradition

– Teach sustainable gardening in Texas heat

– Build community through shared stories and tierra

Your abuela didn’t need a how-to guide — but we made some anyway.

🌿 Heirloom Herbs, Rooted Traditions
A mini-zine on growing cilantro, epazote, and yerba buena with passed-down wisdom and tips for San Antonio’s climate.

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💧 Water-Wise Like a Señora
A cheat sheet for keeping plantitas alive during Texas heatwaves — señora-smart watering, planting, and more.

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🌻 Native x Nuestras Garden Guide
Blend Texas-native plants with Latin American classics for a garden that saves water and celebrates heritage.

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Let your garden be loud. Let your cultura be proud.

How to Join:

🌱 Plant something — anything!
Chiles, yerba buena, marigolds — every plant tells a story.
📸 Snap a photo or video
Show off your space, your dirt-covered hands, or your favorite ritual.
📲 Post on IG or TikTok
Use the hashtag #RootedRosas and tag @HotMessTX to be featured!
🏆 Win señora-worthy prizes
- Embroidered gloves + “messy but mighty” aprons
- Local nursery gift cards
- Blog feature + spot in the Hot Mess Hall of Fame