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We’re so glad you joined us for the Joyful Gardener Docuseries. As a thank you, we wanted to send you this gift. It’s a free mindset workbook with exercises to help you to get closer to your dream garden:

>>> Download Your FREE copy of Your First Step to Cultivating Your Joyful Gardener Mindset Worksheet (and KEEP READING because we also have a special offer for you below)



We originally planned to release this worksheet as part of the Joyful Gardener Docuseries event. But there was so much ground to cover in the docuseries…we decided to save it until later.

Well, later is NOW! We’ve gotten hundreds of emails from gardeners like you telling us how helpful the series was. We felt like the time was ripe to send you this free worksheet! It’s just one more bonus to help you on your gardening journey. 😀

We’re on this garden journey together now, so there’s something you need to know about us… We love getting your feedback, and we are always thinking of ways to respond to your garden needs.

When we first created the Joyful Gardener Docuseries, it was going to be a one-time thing. But as our team was going through the feedback, we were overwhelmed by how much the docuseries was helping people grow bigger, healthier, happier gardens:

“I have been gardening vegetables for 10 years and I've attended several workshops on composting taught by master gardeners and professional farm managers. This was the 1st time I heard the difference between the types of bin composting and the advantages of each type… This was time well spent.” - Leslie R.

“This entire series is so informative and easy to understand... My energy now is focused on creating the right environment. Also, WHO knew you could pack in so many veggies in a small space? Stacey did! Game changer! Love it!” - Ashima F.

“I'm so excited to finally take the time to learn all the details of gardening thoroughly. As a beginner gardener, my last garden I had I planted pumpkins and I know you can guess now that I didn't want to garden again after that. So I am ready now to tackle gardening again because of your down to earth (literally) details of gardening.” - Tracy D.
 
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So I have been watering the garden(s) by hand.... should be ready for soil additives tomorrow. Weather seems fine so roto tilling in the soil (note: don't ever use "stay green" brand... got miraclegrow from Costco... don't ever buy Stay green (wish I had read the reviews first... everyone said it is horrible... including glass, charcoal and rocks,,, and other crap... WTF) Bought it at Lowes (otherwise they are great) But do not buy this product) this shit destroyed our plants (my green bean sprouts died from some fungus crap (right out of the ground) and still fucked up mom's tomatoes (the same variety she has grown for years... ace if you are interested) We are putting a bunch of soil additive this year (my peppers just get a quick roto-till with the additive soil but mom's tomatoes (all she care about... and for good reason... way better than store bought) get a "double dig"... more work but well worth it. She usually plants about 8... ace for the win. I'm also planting some peppers (jalepeno and plobanao) and my first try at "Snow peas" if my nephew's kid doesn't destroy these I will be golden (a child proof way to grow peas?) Thinking a "tee pee: method (there are local bamboo plants by the creek)
 
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So I have been watering the garden(s) by hand.... should be ready for soil additives tomorrow. Weather seems fine so roto tilling in the soil (note: don't ever use "stay green" brand... got miraclegrow from Costco... don't ever buy Stay green (wish I had read the reviews first... everyone said it is horrible... including glass, charcoal and rocks,,, and other crap... WTF) Bought it at Lowes (otherwise they are great) But do not buy this product) this shit destroyed our plants (my green bean sprouts died from some fungus crap (right out of the ground) and still fucked up mom's tomatoes (the same variety she has grown for years... ace if you are interested) We are putting a bunch of soil additive this year (my peppers just get a quick roto-till with the additive soil but mom's tomatoes (all she care about... and for good reason... way better than store bought) get a "double dig"... more work but well worth it. She usually plants about 8... ace for the win. I'm also planting some peppers (jalepeno and plobanao) and my first try at "Snow peas" if my nephew's kid doesn't destroy these I will be golden (a child proof way to grow peas?) Thinking a "tee pee: method (there are local bamboo plants by the creek)
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I'm jellous, still snowin here:(
I try to promote people to grow organically, for their health, but thank you for the heads up for anyone who might be considering stay green. I am goin with DR. Earth Organic. I got mine at Walmart but home depot has it too, reviews are great. I got a 4 pound bag for $10 or so. Do you compost? Nothing helps the soil like compost IMO. When I grow peppers I always through a dozen or so farmer matches (the old time self striking. Peppers are sulfur lovers and the phosphorus helps them root. I dig an extra inch deeper, put the match heads in then add back the extra inch of dirt then plant. An old farmer told about that one, here's a picture of my peppers last year
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For your green beans wait till the soil hits 65. I put mine in after my onions and taders mid August and I don't have nearly the beetle or other bug problems that we get here. Yes Tee Pee works good for snow peas I even use a piece of fence for them. Hope you have a very fruitful garden my friend and many more.

Wish I woulda took a picture of my hot peppers last year, branches wept almost to the ground with pepper weight.
 
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BTW, tomatoes, squash, peppers all like calcium. I got some calcium nitrate last year from amazon (probably enough for 3-4 years) Years ago, when I was all into composting (still am but not an option because of my living situation... don't ask) I would save egg shells, put them in a blender with water, and add to my compost. Leaves, grass clipping, vegi scraps, rabbit droppings... I made some really good stuff!
Tilling in the soil additive tomorrow (which is also the last chance of frost) temps going right into the 70s again. It's on.
 
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VapeOn1960 said:
BTW, tomatoes, squash, peppers all like calcium. I got some calcium nitrate last year from amazon (probably enough for 3-4 years) Years ago, when I was all into composting (still am but not an option because of my living situation... don't ask) I would save egg shells, put them in a blender with water, and add to my compost. Leaves, grass clipping, vegi scraps, rabbit droppings... I made some really good stuff!
Tilling in the soil additive tomorrow (which is also the last chance of frost) temps going right into the 70s again. It's on.
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Can you save your egg shells, they work great ground up and put below the tomato plants. I do this every year and since I started I never get blossom end rot ;)
 
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How much higher will food prices go?
Hey Jimi!

The cost of beef, chicken, tomatoes, potatoes, and milk is up!

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In this video, you’ll learn how to plant a fruit tree like a winner (specifically – like Mike Winner, The Event co-host and co-founder of Alfa Vedic and QORTAL).

Watch below as Mike kicks off his shoes and gets to work in his food forest. He’ll showcase some unconventional tips (like quantum charging your rootstock before planting), and explain why fruit trees are worth more than gold.
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Weird, could've sworn I posted here. Maybe not, hell idk. Tried getting an earlier start to the garden this year. Still work to be done but managed to get some beet seeds, spinach seeds and various peas planted. Around 60 sugar daddy peas so far (bush variety), 24 climbing sugar snap peas, 12 snow peas, around 30 spinach and 36-40 beets. Leaving room to try and stagger them, that was around a week ago so time to do another run.

Highs barely above freezing yesterday and today with chances of snow again so refrained from popping lettuce in just yet. Moving things around a bit trying to rotate stuff, hoping the peppers do well in their new spot this year. Planning for a bigger area for corn this year since I goofed last year and only planted a couple small rows, didn't pollinate very well. The corn will go where I've got the sugar daddy peas and once they begin coming up will plant pole beans in with them.

Also need to get some carrots in. I think I've just been misjudging the weather and planting at funky times. While clearing out some dead stuff from planters prepping for the peas I found several carrots from last year that finally matured (and unfortunately sat too long, some tough and others rotted). I think it was just too warm for them. The weather here is anything but steady, was already in the 80's a week or two ago. Back down to highs of 33. Last year I think it was April just before I was getting tomatoes in the planter when it snowed the last time. lol.
 
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Hey Jimi!

I want to give you a big thanks for registering for the "You Can Grow Food" Webinar!

I had a great time discussing how you can claim your food self-sufficiency. We covered a lot in just a little bit of time!

If you weren't able to make it to the live event, or if you want to watch it all again, you're in luck - The replay is available now!

Click here to catch the full replay: https://vimeo.com/672939034
 
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@Synphul , sounds like you have some big gardens. Years ago, I had the entire back yard as a garden but no it's just 12 x 14 feet. Growing tomatoes mostly, hot peppers and some snow peas on a "teepee". One other small spot gets herbs (basil is a must) Hope you do OK with the weather.
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Thanks. I tried the teepee method with pole beans last year, they did kind of iffy. Really needed more set up, only had like a dozen vines growing and wasn't near enough to do anything with. Forget the actual measurements and it's not exactly square just square-ish. It's around 35-40' x 22-23', somewhere around there. And I lose a bit of space because the only place for the garden where it's close enough to water and still get ample sun is inside an animal pen so I have to leave a bit of a border around 24-30" from the inside of the fence to keep them from eating my garden.

Don't have any basil, do have some oregano that grows in a small 18x36" spot. I made some makeshift raised beds last year I'll be reusing, a 2x8ft for tomatoes with a frame over top. Last year I wove twine side to side using the Florida weave method but honestly was a pain in the rump. Takes a lot of twine and was just a bit fiddly. Think I'll try hooks or eyelets in the top and run vertical strings this year, see if it works any better. There's a 2x5' raised bed I grew lettuce in last year, I'll use it again this year along with some additional 24" diameter tubs. I've got 4 of those tubs in a line with a trellis for peas right now, eventually cucumbers will go there (in at least 2 of them). Some eggplants, jalapenos, anaheim peppers, bells. Along with zucchini, patty pan squash, some melon plants later.

Moved my strawberries to a flat area on the ground. Last year I had a tower I built like a pyramid with 5 levels, 3x3' at the base and around 4' tall. Sadly the dirt I backfilled it with kept settling (wasn't spilling out) and I'd end up with lots of voids, trying to add more and more dirt fighting a losing battle. It was leaving roots exposed so that didn't pan out. Tried a few beets last year but mixed in the planters around my eggplants and I think they were too crowded/shaded.
 
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Thanks. I tried the teepee method with pole beans last year, they did kind of iffy. Really needed more set up, only had like a dozen vines growing and wasn't near enough to do anything with. Forget the actual measurements and it's not exactly square just square-ish. It's around 35-40' x 22-23', somewhere around there. And I lose a bit of space because the only place for the garden where it's close enough to water and still get ample sun is inside an animal pen so I have to leave a bit of a border around 24-30" from the inside of the fence to keep them from eating my garden.

Don't have any basil, do have some oregano that grows in a small 18x36" spot. I made some makeshift raised beds last year I'll be reusing, a 2x8ft for tomatoes with a frame over top. Last year I wove twine side to side using the Florida weave method but honestly was a pain in the rump. Takes a lot of twine and was just a bit fiddly. Think I'll try hooks or eyelets in the top and run vertical strings this year, see if it works any better. There's a 2x5' raised bed I grew lettuce in last year, I'll use it again this year along with some additional 24" diameter tubs. I've got 4 of those tubs in a line with a trellis for peas right now, eventually cucumbers will go there (in at least 2 of them). Some eggplants, jalapenos, anaheim peppers, bells. Along with zucchini, patty pan squash, some melon plants later.

Moved my strawberries to a flat area on the ground. Last year I had a tower I built like a pyramid with 5 levels, 3x3' at the base and around 4' tall. Sadly the dirt I backfilled it with kept settling (wasn't spilling out) and I'd end up with lots of voids, trying to add more and more dirt fighting a losing battle. It was leaving roots exposed so that didn't pan out. Tried a few beets last year but mixed in the planters around my eggplants and I think they were too crowded/shaded.
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For pole beans my favorite set up is to put a point on 2 - 2x2's and 2 1x2's. I drive the 2 2x2's into the ground about 6 feet apart then put 1 1x2 about 10 inches up from the ground and one across the top. Then I staple nylon net (With 6" squares) to it. The beans are easy to train to it and will give you an 8' row. Hope this helps.

Sounds like you are gonna have a lot of wonderful veggies my friend, please share some pictures when you get 'er goin. Still to cold and wet here to work the soil, I check it regularly, anxious to get started. When I grow my starter plants I always grow some shoots and micro greens under my lights, also grow sprouts, very nutritious and easy to grow.

Awe bummer about your strawberries, I could sit in a strawberry field all day and chow down on them. MMM beets, beets do good for me if I get them in early and fence them in, yes if you get them too close they will grow tops but little beets. When they are about 3 to 5 inches tall I thin them out.. If you plant your maters in raised beds you might consider planting carrots in with them, they are companion plants and complement each others growth by putting off what the other needs. Well again good luck my friend hope you do very well this year.
 
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Looking at your garden through the eyes of children brings a new wonderment of the whole thing!



Kids are so intrigued by it all … the flowers, the leaves, the rocks and even creepy, crawly things.

We invite you to unleash your inner child and experience your garden all over again. Take a pause on the garden to-do list to experience the awe that every facet of your garden brings.

With spring break coming soon for many, we thought this would be a great opportunity to connect with a child in your life (your kids, grand kids, neighbor kids, etc.) and take a stroll through the garden together!

Today we are bringing back from our archives a presentation from a few years ago with Amy Landers, “5 Hacks to Garden with Kids WITHOUT Crushing Plants, Complaining & Chaos.”

Inside this presentation, Amy shares five ways to enjoy the garden together. She shares how to successfully garden with kid of all ages. 🧑‍🌾😀

>>> Watch 5 Hacks to Garden with Kids WITHOUT Crushing Plants, Complaining & Chaos

Grab a kid near you and head to the garden!

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Even More Flower Experts Coming Your Way! ​
Hey Jimi!

Back in January we held our most attended summit series yet - the Thriving Farmer Flower Summit! Over 27 speakers with expertise in the cut flower industry joined us and shared their passion and knowledge for flowers.
Even with so many amazing presentations already, there is still more to share, which is why we have a VERY special announcement!
Our team has been hard at work putting together a BONUS DAY! Saturday, March 19th, we will have 7 additional sessions with our speakers presenting another jam-packed day on all things flowers!

These Bonus presentations will cover topics such as​
  • Drying flowers and how they can help your flower business
  • Utilizing your community to help make your flower farm successful
  • Creating partnerships to help you GROW your business
  • Finding your own niche
  • Operating with the seasons
  • Maximizing on individual strengths to ensure a smooth operation
  • Keeping up with trends…and more!

Best of all, this Bonus Day is FREE to view! Join us Saturday, March 19th starting at 6am EDT for a day of flower-filled presentations and even more ways you can benefit from joining the flower industry.​
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Hey Jimi!

Back in January we held our most attended summit series yet - the Thriving Farmer Flower Summit! Over 27 speakers with expertise in the cut flower industry joined us and shared their passion and knowledge for flowers.
Even with so many amazing presentations already, there is still more to share, which is why we have a VERY special announcement!
Our team has been hard at work putting together a BONUS DAY! Saturday, March 19th, we will have 7 additional sessions with our speakers presenting another jam-packed day on all things flowers!

These Bonus presentations will cover topics such as
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  • Drying flowers and how they can help your flower business
  • Utilizing your community to help make your flower farm successful
  • Creating partnerships to help you GROW your business
  • Finding your own niche
  • Operating with the seasons
  • Maximizing on individual strengths to ensure a smooth operation
  • Keeping up with trends…and more!

Best of all, this Bonus Day is FREE to view! Join us Saturday, March 19th starting at 6am EDT for a day of flower-filled presentations and even more ways you can benefit from joining the flower industry.​
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I would love something like that- love flower gardening. Mine is the constant battle with deer,rabbits, birds and bugs, they love my gardens too. I am friendly with the people that work at my local nursery for help in the right plants that the critters won't eat.
I spend lots of time weeding, mulching, dead heading- love being in the gardens after being stuck in the house most of the winter- great way to enjoy being outside.
Someday I will get back into vegetable gardening, as I used to grow them too when we lived on our farm. I would can and freeze all my veggies too. I would have to put up fencing to keep the critters out.


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I would love something like that- love flower gardening. Mine is the constant battle with deer,rabbits, birds and bugs, they love my gardens too. I am friendly with the people that work at my local nursery for help in the right plants that the critters won't eat.
I spend lots of time weeding, mulching, dead heading- love being in the gardens after being stuck in the house most of the winter- great way to enjoy being outside.
Someday I will get back into vegetable gardening, as I used to grow them too when we lived on our farm. I would can and freeze all my veggies too. I would have to put up fencing to keep the critters out.


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50 Can't-Miss Container Gardening Ideas​

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From flowers to fruit, veggies to vines and shrubs to succulents, container gardening is the way to grow them all in a portable pot that's easier to tend than an in-ground garden and more resistant to weeds and pests. Get our tips for container garden planning and planting success — plus easy...
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"Save Soil" Movement​

Save Soil is a global movement launched by Sadhguru, to address the soil crisis by bringing together people from around the world to stand up for Soil Health, and supporting leaders of all nations to institute national policies and actions toward increasing the organic content in cultivable soil. It's a bit spooky to see Klaus Schwab's face as a supporter in one of the videos, but I think this effort is putting the focus on the right things--soil organic matter and biodiversity, while avoiding the topic of animal agriculture that divides so many people, and without linking this to social control agendas. At least I didn't see anything like taht on the website, and I wouldn't think that Sadhguru would be involved in that.
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Interview: Waking Your Inner Gardener​
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Join Stacey Murphy and Ocean Robbins as they share Waking Your Inner Gardener – Growing Food Made Easy.

Growing your own food is one of the most powerful actions you can take when it comes to your health–and the Earth’s! As Ocean shares, “You’re increasing self-reliance, increasing community resilience, you’re contributing to the environmental sustainability of your lifestyle, and you’re giving yourself access to a steady supply of super healthy foods.”

Stacey shares how gardening is “a revolutionary act you can do right at home.” Growing your own vegetables and herbs ensures you’re eating the most nutrient-rich food.

Food starts to lose its nutrients the moment you harvest it. Filling your plate with freshly harvested vegetables and fruits has an enormous impact on your health.

Begin experiencing garden-to-table nourishment today!​
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It’s Almost Here - The Flower Summit Bonus Day!
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It’s Almost Here - The Flower Summit Bonus Day! ​
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Hey Jim!

Earlier this week I announced that the Growing Farmers team and I have a very special day of amazing presentations being released this Saturday. - A FREE BONUS Day of brand new flower tips, tricks and trainings! We are so excited to share with you even more on how flowers can help transform your farm into a wildly successful business!​
P.S. Tomorrow night we are going LIVE with several of our presenters at 7pm EDT! Make sure to join us as we chat with our Bonus Day flower experts!


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No pics to share yet. Has taken me a few days getting the peach trees transplanted, fook what a pain. This clay soil is gonna be the death of me. 3 of the holes I made 4ft diameter and 14" deep, one tree was smaller and in a smaller pot. It only got a 2.5-3ft diameter hole and 12" deep. Had to move some fencing and put some other parts up, uproot t posts and reset. Made an opening for a gate then put a 4ft stock gate on it. Got the buggers in though and while they were just beginning to bud out, got them pruned. Not sure I did the best job but it's something. Tried limiting myself some, one thing to be sore another to have my back out completely.

On the bright side the new hula hoe or stirrup hoe or whatever works surprisingly well. Made clearing the areas around the tree sites a lot faster/easier. Have hopes for it keeping weeds down in the garden.
 
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We are going Live at 7pm EDT! ​
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Hey Jimi!

I won’t take up too much of your time, I just wanted to pop in your inbox and remind you of the upcoming LIVE session I’ll be holding at 7 PM EDT tonight with speakers from tomorrow’s Flower Summit Bonus Day!​


We’re going to cover a ton of great information, and have a little fun while we do it! Plus, you will want to be present to enter our giveaway! One lucky winner will receive a seed set from Floret, beautiful decorative notecards, and 10 showy willow cuttings! Don’t miss it!​
 
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5 Healing Herbs You Can Grow This Spring

Hi Jim,

Planting an herb garden is the perfect way to bring in the spring, and we humans have been doing it for thousands of years.

Putting our hands in the soil nourishes something deep within us, and there is now scientific evidence that gardening holds a number of measurable health benefits. The data shows that tending to flowers and simply being in nature can calm anxiety, lift symptoms of depression and lower blood pressure!

Not to mention the amazing flavor and nutrients that fresh garden-goodies bring to every meal.

Ready to create your own herb garden this spring?

Here are 5 healing herbs that are easy to grow, no matter where you live:

#1 Peppermint (Mentha x piperita)

I consider peppermint an absolute must-have -- in the garden and in my life. Peppermint is an amazing ally for flu season, because it is known to break fevers, soothe pain and calm stomach aches quickly.

This plant is so low-maintenance that you'll hardly have to pay attention to it for it to thrive. Peppermint grows very quickly, and even faster if you regularly pluck their abundant leaves (use them in your teas or for other culinary purposes). Just remember to cut gently at the stem and not take too much too soon -- or you will damage the plant.

*Peppermint likes gritty, moist soil and partial sunlight.

#2 Calendula (Calendula officinalis)

These gorgeous golden flowers pop up in early summer -- if the seeds are tended to throughout the spring. For thousands of years, their bright petals have been used as an effective topical healer. Calendula is appropriate for any skin type, and can heal rashes, acne, minor scratches and bug bites. Taken as a tea, its petals also help to move lymphatic fluid properly and stimulate detoxification.

Plant these ASAP and see them sprout and bloom in the early summer. Give each seed about 12-18 square inches and bury them 1/4 inch into rich, well-drained soil. Water regularly to keep the dirt moist, but not drenched.

#3 Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile)

Chamomile is a crowd pleaser for many reasons. Its small white petals spark joy in anyone who sees them and their pleasant aroma alone is calming. As a tea, it quells anxious stomach aches, brings comfort to sick kiddos, and relaxes tense muscles. A great before-bed herbal tea!

Chamomile grows well in almost any climate, but it's easier to start from a plant than a seed. Once growing, this soothing herb is incredibly easy to take care of.

*The strong aroma of chamomile makes them the ideal addition to any vegetable patch because they ward off critters and insects!

#4 Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)

Lavender is often the first green medicine that pops into our mind when we think of calming, sleep herbs. The scent of lavender is proven to bring down cortisol levels, which are behind our "fight-or-flight" stress response. Added to oils, creams, and salves, lavender is a powerful muscle relaxant and wound healer. But its legendary use has been to invoke lively dreams by promoting deep sleep.

Best grown from clippings of a mature bush, lavender reaches up and solidifies itself quickly. Because of its resilient nature, lavender seeds are best planted at least 2 feet apart -- and it grows best in drier soils, so keep that in mind as you're planning your garden.

*Lavender attracts pollinators of all kinds, making your backyard a sanctuary for local butterflies, bees and hummingbirds.

#5 Dandelions -- (Taraxacum officinale)

To quote my friend Rosalee de la Foret, "lawn purists" have poisoned this beloved herbal remedy for decades, but it continues to grow.

Truly every part of a dandelion is medicinal. It's widely respected as one of the premiere liver detox herbs, and a tea made of its roots is a great diet drink that helps you burn fat.

If you haven't tried this yet, fresh dandelion leaves are an amazing addition to salads and pestos to give a little wallop to sweeter recipes.

It is highly medicinal and extremely flavorful when prepared the right way... AND its blooms and fuzzy seeds bring giggles and laughter to children.

For all these reasons, many of us believe that dandelions should be protected.

With these 5 easy-to-grow herbs, you'll have a living medicine sanctuary to support your health year-round... don't forget to dry plenty of herbs, so you have them for the cold months too!
 
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I already mentioned dandelion roots. Makes a great healthy tea (add some chicory for a great coffee substitute) The greens are good for you but really strong flavor... couldn't get into that. It's ironic that many medicinal herbs are what we consider "weeds" Purple Thistle seeds are so good for your liver (they grow everywhere here but you never know if they got sprayed with week killer) Red clover grows everywhere... makes a really nice mellow tea. Wild lettuce (also known as "opium lettuce") good pain killer... it is one of the most common prolific weeds here. I used to know more (my old memory...) Just got paranoid because I never know if they have been sprayed with poison... don't gather any wild plants (in the city) anymore.
Umm... off topic, but there are also many wild mushrooms (yes, you have to know what you are doing when picking those) In the mountains (5000 ft) we got lots of morels (very highly prized... $80 a pound) I might actually drive back up there to see if I can find some) many mushrooms are also medicinal. Many can be easily gown at home.
 
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How To Start Composting At Home​

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Part of living a healthy lifestyle means taking care of the environment around you, helping it to be the healthiest version of itself as well. Composting can help with this! If you’re eating a lot of fruits and vegetables, you may find yourself with a lot of scraps. But composting doesn’t just...
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Sometimes coming up with a new idea for dinner can feel challenging. We can definitely get stuck in a rut!



Can you relate?

Today we are sharing with you a quick and easy celery and apple salad idea that is both nutritious and fun to eat.

Celery is packed full of health benefits, such as inflammation reducing and digestion support as well as being full of important antioxidants. Apples are full of fiber and immune supporting nutrients … after all, they say an apple a day keeps the doctor away!

This recipe just takes some slicing and dicing and then you are on your way to an enjoyable addition to your meal. Or, add quinoa and cashews for a fuller meal idea!



>>> Download or print the Fresh & Crispy Tossed Salad recipe here

Enjoy this refreshing and crispy creation!

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Finally... adding amendments to the garden, "double digging" and tilling. Tomatoes go in first. Need to go "steal" some bamboo (it grows wild along the creek here... tons of it, don't think anyone cares if I steal a few for my snow peas) Need to go buy some peppers soon. I can actually buy seeds and vegi plants at the grocery store with "food stamps" but they have limited variety. I know they have jalapeno but might have to find poblano somewhere else and pay cash (I really love these... big and mildly hot) If they get big enough, I stuff them.
 
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VapeOn1960 said:
Finally... adding amendments to the garden, "double digging" and tilling. Tomatoes go in first. Need to go "steal" some bamboo (it grows wild along the creek here... tons of it, don't think anyone cares if I steal a few for my snow peas) Need to go buy some peppers soon. I can actually buy seeds and vegi plants at the grocery store with "food stamps" but they have limited variety. I know they have jalapeno but might have to find poblano somewhere else and pay cash (I really love these... big and mildly hot) If they get big enough, I stuff them.
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Mine last year were easily stuffing size, I love those too.
 
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The Ultimate Guide of When to Sow and Plant Seeds​

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The Ultimate Guide of When to Sow and Plant Seeds - Pink Fortitude, LLC

If you live in the United States or Canada and are wondering when to sow and plant seeds for your garden, this is the ultimate guide! We'll cover all of the basics including how to find your Plant Hardiness Zone, when is the last frost, and when to begin sowing seeds both indoors and also...
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