Helping Families
Grow Food,
Eat Good & Build Legacy
Fresh Roots Garden Co. brings hands-on garden education, raised bed installations, and community wellness to York County families — one backyard at a time.
Rooted in
Community & Purpose
Fresh Roots Garden Co. was born from a simple belief: every family deserves to know where their food comes from. Founded by Farmer Derek Bernard (Farmer Derek B.), we bring 4+ years of hands-on gardening experience to the Lake Wylie and York County community.
We're not just building raised beds — we're building legacy. Whether it's your first tomato plant or a full backyard food system, we walk alongside you every step of the way.
"Growing food is an act of love — for your family, your community, and the earth."
Meet the Full Story →Our Garden Services
From soil health to full backyard food systems, we have a service for every stage of your growing journey.
Garden Consulting
One-on-one garden planning, layout design, and plant selection tailored to your family's needs and space.
Book NowRaised Bed Installation
Custom raised bed builds — design, materials sourcing, and full installation for your backyard food system.
Book NowBackyard Food Systems
Full-service edible garden design and implementation for sustainable, productive home growing all season long.
Book NowGarden Education
Hands-on workshops and lessons for families and community groups — learn to grow with confidence.
Book NowCommunity Wellness
Garden-based wellness coaching that bridges mental health and the healing power of growing your own food.
Book NowSoil & Compost Consulting
Expert soil health assessments and compost setup guidance for richer, more productive garden beds.
Book NowThe Fresh Roots Difference
We're not a big landscaping company — we're your community neighbor who happens to know a lot about growing food.
Family-Focused
Every service is designed with families in mind — from young kids discovering their first seedlings to grandparents reconnecting with the earth. We meet you where you are.
Community-Rooted
We live here, we grow here. Fresh Roots is built on relationships in the Lake Wylie and York County community — not on scripts or sales funnels.
Real Garden Expertise
4+ years of hands-on experience in raised bed design, soil health, backyard food systems, and community wellness workshops. We've grown through the failures so you don't have to.
Upcoming Workshops & Events
Join us in the garden. From seed-starting workshops to community wellness sessions, there's always something growing at Fresh Roots.
Spring Seed-Starting Workshop
Learn how to start your seeds indoors for a thriving spring garden. All skill levels welcome — materials provided.
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Raised Bed Build Day
Community build event — we'll construct raised beds together and teach soil prep fundamentals. Space is limited.
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Wellness in the Garden Session
A garden-based wellness experience connecting mindfulness, community, and the healing power of growing food.
Get Tickets →What Families Are Saying
Our greatest harvest is the impact we leave in our community. Here's what families have shared after working with Fresh Roots.
Farmer Derek transformed our backyard into a thriving food garden. Our kids are eating vegetables they grew themselves — that's priceless. We can't recommend Fresh Roots enough!
The raised bed installation was seamless. Derek really listened to what we wanted and delivered beyond our expectations. Our soil health has never been better.
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Ready to Grow Something Amazing?
Book a free 30-minute garden consultation with Farmer Derek B. — no pressure, just good conversation about growing your family's food.
We typically respond within 24 hours · (347) 605-6351 · Lake Wylie, SC