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Wasn’t yesterday’s LIVE Q&A great, Jimi? So many beneficial garden questions!
In case you missed it—or would just like to watch it again...
Watch the Garden Q&A Replay Here
In case you missed it—or would just like to watch it again...
Watch the Garden Q&A Replay Here
The Best Raised Bed Orientation For The Biggest Yields
The Best Raised Bed Orientation For The Biggest Yields
Raised bed gardening is a fantastic way to grow herbs, vegetables, and flowers. Even though most of us don't grow our entire year's supply, contributing to our well-being by growing some of what we eat provides a connection to the land and a deeper appreciation for our food. Besides, it's fun...
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We’re talking microgreens 
Find all this and more in this week’s newsletter! 
I decided to save the snow pea seeds for a fall planting. So instead I planted pepper plants (6 fresno red and 6 poblano) I got all 12 plants in a short space by doing a "zig-zag" pattern and will "snake" a soaker hose between them. Finally found my "new zealand spinach" seeds (in a box of electronic parts LOL) Starting them in a container, then transferring into the ground (last year it got so big I had to water the container almost every day)
I hope they do well for you my friend
I feel so bad telling you all this. I love bees but even though I don't like wasps (paper wasps), I have left them alone for a couple years (without incident) There is a nest just outside my window (under a wood awning) I'm the only one who knew it was there. The weather was still cold and I was going to just go out in the morning and knock the nest down (instead of spraying poison) but I waited too long... it warmed up and they are very active now. It's not my house (and please don't judge me for my living situation) I live with my 84 year old mother (for the last 4 years... long story) and my 40 year old nephew. He has a 6 year old autistic child (shares him with his ex) I have no idea if this kid is allergic to bees/wasps. He would kill me (not a figure of speech) if that kid got attacked by wasps (and that I knew and didn't tell anyone) So...
got out the killer wasp spray. It was too easy but I feel remorse. If this was my house, I might have just let it go.
On a positive note... the tomatoes and pepper are doing great.
got out the killer wasp spray. It was too easy but I feel remorse. If this was my house, I might have just let it go.
On a positive note... the tomatoes and pepper are doing great.
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How To Successfully Grow Celery From Seed
How To Successfully Grow Celery From Seed
Homegrown celery is a treat not to be missed. The flavor boost in your soups, stews, and smoothies is worth the effort. Your mirepoix will never be the same. Grocery store celery is often pale and bland. The commercially grown varieties are selected for their storage and transport qualities...
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Congratulations Jimi, you can begin watching the "3 Strategies to Simplify Preserving & Storing the Harvest so you can enjoy fresh food all year long" Masterclass. Start watching now...you have 48 hours to watch the masterclass.
>>> Begin watching the Masterclass here
In this Masterclass you'll discover:
Save money on your grocery bill
Improve the nutrient density of your food
Make meal planning systematic so that it becomes a habit
Unleash your culinary creativity to create recipes you love
Imagine a kitchen full of fresh meals just waiting for you and your loved ones to enjoy. Makes cooking dinner so much simpler!
And the good news! You don't even need a garden to preserve the harvest... the farmers market and even the grocery store works wonders, too!
PLUS, download your Masterclass Guide: Presere & Store Your Harvest.
To enjoying fresh food all year long,
The Grow Your Own Vegetables Team
P.S. Get instant access to the masterclass and download the Masterclass Guide: Preserve & Store Your Harvest here.
>>> Begin watching the Masterclass here
In this Masterclass you'll discover:
Save money on your grocery bill Improve the nutrient density of your food Make meal planning systematic so that it becomes a habit Unleash your culinary creativity to create recipes you loveImagine a kitchen full of fresh meals just waiting for you and your loved ones to enjoy. Makes cooking dinner so much simpler!
And the good news! You don't even need a garden to preserve the harvest... the farmers market and even the grocery store works wonders, too!
PLUS, download your Masterclass Guide: Presere & Store Your Harvest.
To enjoying fresh food all year long,
The Grow Your Own Vegetables Team P.S. Get instant access to the masterclass and download the Masterclass Guide: Preserve & Store Your Harvest here.
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Hi Jimi, If you have a pantry and cook at all, I'm betting this has happened to you at some point: You buy a bag of potatoes (they were on sale, or you needed some for a recipe and it was cheaper to buy the bag…) use a few and the rest are stored away “for another time.” When you finally remember them, you see that most have eyes that are sprouting. Some of the sprouts may even be inches long.
Are these okay to eat? If so - what can I do with them to use them up so I don’t have all this waste? I’d like to say this only happened a couple times to me, but no - many times over the years.  So I did some research and wrote a whole article on: And guess what? LOTS of other people had the same questions I did, so I thought you might appreciate these ideas, too! |
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Cut & Come Again Lettuce Varieties — The Difference Between Head And Leaf Types
Cut & Come Again Lettuce Varieties — The Difference Between Head And Leaf Types
When people envision a home garden or wistfully sigh at the pictures of lush gardens in magazines, they often think of lettuce. Not the bland, tasteless, colorless heads wrapped in plastic at the grocery store, but bright lime green, verdant deep purples, healthy burgundy, and crinkled dark...
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Hey Jimi,
Exciting news...we have TWO live webinars coming up next week!
Come join us if you want to learn things like...
the best potato varieties to grow
keys for planting turmeric and ginger rhizomes
creative culinary and medicinal uses for root crops
tips to keep your elderberries disease-free
why rhubarb is one of the best early crops
a whole lot more!
These trainings are geared towards gardeners and homesteaders, but there will be plenty of "Pro" tips for our farmers as well! Plus, we'll end each session with a Q+A session to get all your questions answered!!
Get signed up today, then you can pick and choose which webinar you want to attend. Or come to both! The more the merrier.
Exciting news...we have TWO live webinars coming up next week!
- Monday, April 15th at 8 PM EST: Tips & Tricks to Grow Root Crops (we'll cover ginger, turmeric, potatoes, and more)
- Thursday, April 18th at 8 PM EST: Perennial Homestead Essentials (think elderberries, raspberries, strawberries, rhubarb, comfrey and more)
Click here to join for FREE!
Easy one-click registration...as soon as you click, you'll be signed up for both webinars.
Easy one-click registration...as soon as you click, you'll be signed up for both webinars.
Come join us if you want to learn things like...
the best potato varieties to grow keys for planting turmeric and ginger rhizomes creative culinary and medicinal uses for root crops tips to keep your elderberries disease-free why rhubarb is one of the best early crops a whole lot more!These trainings are geared towards gardeners and homesteaders, but there will be plenty of "Pro" tips for our farmers as well! Plus, we'll end each session with a Q+A session to get all your questions answered!!
Get signed up today, then you can pick and choose which webinar you want to attend. Or come to both! The more the merrier.
it should only be common sense not something new jimiHey Jimi,
Exciting news...we have TWO live webinars coming up next week!
Click here to join for FREE!
Easy one-click registration...as soon as you click, you'll be signed up for both webinars.
Come join us if you want to learn things like...
These trainings are geared towards gardeners and homesteaders, but there will be plenty of "Pro" tips for our farmers as well! Plus, we'll end each session with a Q+A session to get all your questions answered!!
Get signed up today, then you can pick and choose which webinar you want to attend. Or come to both! The more the merrier.
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How To Water Your Garden The Ancient Way
Article of the Month - The Grow Network
Article of the Month – April How To Water Your Garden The Ancient Way Want to know the best way to water your gardens in the heat of summer? The heat of summer brings with it thoughts of watering your garden and keeping your plants hydrated. Waiting for the rains to come may or may... View Article
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Have room for a a couple more crops, Jimi?
Join us for two FREE classes this week, where I’ll walk you through growing some of our favorite root crops and perennials!
In these classes, I’ll share on…
growing tips
disease prevention
culinary uses
favorite varieties
medicinal crops
When are the classes?
What crops will we focus on?
During the Monday class, I’ll be teaching on profitable root crops for your farm or garden. Think potatoes, ginger, sunchokes, and turmeric.
On Thursday, we’ll switch gears and cover essential perennials for your farm or homestead. These are crops like elderberry, willow, rhubarb, and more!
Join us for two FREE classes this week, where I’ll walk you through growing some of our favorite root crops and perennials!
In these classes, I’ll share on…
growing tips disease prevention culinary uses favorite varieties medicinal crops When are the classes?- Monday, April 15th at 8 PM EST
- Thursday, April 18th at 8 PM EST
What crops will we focus on?During the Monday class, I’ll be teaching on profitable root crops for your farm or garden. Think potatoes, ginger, sunchokes, and turmeric.
On Thursday, we’ll switch gears and cover essential perennials for your farm or homestead. These are crops like elderberry, willow, rhubarb, and more!
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From OrganicConsumers.org: Our forgotten sacred relationship with food
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Organic Bytes Newsletter #806: Our Forgotten Sacred Relationship with Food - Organic Consumers
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Hey Jimi,
Have some time this evening?
Just wanted to remind you that we’re hosting a FREE class on growing root and rhizome crops (potatoes, ginger, and turmeric) at 8 PM EST, tonight!
Some of the things we'll cover will include...
This class is for farmers, gardeners, and homesteaders who are just starting to grow root crops, or want to learn how to grow root crops for the first time. But we’ll include some more advanced growing tips as well, with a Q&A at the end for those of you who have specific questions!
See you tonight,
Have some time this evening?
Just wanted to remind you that we’re hosting a FREE class on growing root and rhizome crops (potatoes, ginger, and turmeric) at 8 PM EST, tonight!
Some of the things we'll cover will include...
- Why to be very careful of where you plant your sunchokes
- How we get up to 5# per row ft of potatoes
- Why we call ginger the diva, and turmeric the late bloomer
- Why calcium is so important in what we grow
This class is for farmers, gardeners, and homesteaders who are just starting to grow root crops, or want to learn how to grow root crops for the first time. But we’ll include some more advanced growing tips as well, with a Q&A at the end for those of you who have specific questions!
See you tonight,
Lasagna Gardening Builds AMAZING Soil!
Lasagna Gardening Builds AMAZING Soil! - The Grow Network
Lasagna gardens do a great job of building soil in a manner that mimics nature—creating a quick, beautiful, and weed-free garden space!
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What are the key benefits of integrating advanced technology into greenhouse construction?On this episode of the Thriving Farmer Podcast, Michael is joined by Josh Holleb who is the Systems Integration Specialist at Ceres Greenhouse Solutions. Josh combines his construction and farming expertise to help create sustainable growing spaces that blend technology with smart design.
Tune in to hear about sustainable greenhouses that blend technology with smart design.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- How Josh got into greenhouse design
- More about the types of greenhouses they build
- What are the biggest principles Josh has learned while working with Ceres
- More about The Vesta House and Greenhouse Kit
- How Ceres’ practices integrate with permaculture
About the Guest:
Josh Holleb has been working at the intersection of construction and agriculture for over 15 years. From running organic farms to building permaculture sites to growing Ceres greenhouse Solutions as a business, he tries to combine good design with smart farming techniques to help people and businesses succeed in creating efficient growing environments.
Resources:
Website: Ceres Greenhouse Solutionshttps://simplero.com/d/6iEp2ZDRd3ppP1Nj/c/5586958/4
Instagram: Cereshttps://simplero.com/d/6iEp2ZDRd3ppP1Nj/c/5586960/6
Ceres Greenhouses Instagram: Ceres Greenhouseshttps://simplero.com/d/6iEp2ZDRd3ppP1Nj/c/5586962/8
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OrganicConsumers.org: Organic Consumers Association takes legal action against Foster Farms.
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Good. I'm sick of producers claiming a standard and then cheating on it, making it impossible for consumers to confidently choose products according to their own ethics.
Organic Consumers Association Takes Legal Action Against Foster Farms - Organic Consumers
Organic Consumers Association, with Richman Law & Policy, sue Foster Farms Over Misleading “Five Freedoms” Chicken Welfare Claims FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 18, 2024 - Washington, D.C. – Organic Consumers Association and Richman Law & Policy filed a complaint against Foster Farms on April...
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Good. I'm sick of producers claiming a standard and then cheating on it, making it impossible for consumers to confidently choose products according to their own ethics.
Hey Jimi,
You missed our Monday class on root crops, but you can still join us tonight for FREE training on profitable perennials!
elderberries
willows
rhubarb
comfrey
bareroot trees
We grow all of these on our farm, and recommend them for most farms and homesteads. Why? You’ll find out in tonight’s free class!
During the class, I’ll walk you through growing tips, common pests and challenges, favorite varieties, plant spacings, and more! You’ll get a crash course in growing these perennials on your farm or homestead, with a Q&A at the end so you can ask specific questions that might not get covered during the presentation.
We go LIVE @ 8 PM EST…tonight.
You missed our Monday class on root crops, but you can still join us tonight for FREE training on profitable perennials!
Come learn with us if you’ve ever wanted to grow…
elderberries willows rhubarb comfrey bareroot treesWe grow all of these on our farm, and recommend them for most farms and homesteads. Why? You’ll find out in tonight’s free class!
During the class, I’ll walk you through growing tips, common pests and challenges, favorite varieties, plant spacings, and more! You’ll get a crash course in growing these perennials on your farm or homestead, with a Q&A at the end so you can ask specific questions that might not get covered during the presentation.
We go LIVE @ 8 PM EST…tonight.
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Why Are My Seedling Leaves Yellow?
Why Are My Seedling Leaves Yellow?
It's magic. Tiny little seeds go into their new homes in your seed-starting tray, and a few days later, green shoots pop up. At first, they seem to grow quickly, but then they stop, and now the tomato seedlings you were proud of are causing you anxiety as they start to turn yellow. What gives...
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We need to talk about bees.
Whether or not keeping bees is on your radar, there’s one thing everyone can do for a better ecosystem: planting crops that attract and support pollinators.
In this issue of the Grower's Guide, check out these articles on bees and pollinators:
Whether or not keeping bees is on your radar, there’s one thing everyone can do for a better ecosystem: planting crops that attract and support pollinators.
In this issue of the Grower's Guide, check out these articles on bees and pollinators:
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