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Woohoo–you’re in!
Thank you for joining us for The Magic of Microgreens Event! Congratulations for taking a big step forward for home-grown health.
You can enjoy the encore presentations from February 6-11th! You are in the perfect place to learn how to grow your own microgreens!
During the Magic of Microgreens you’ll:
- Master the art of growing a wealth of fresh microgreens at home and give your health and vitality a boost!
- Unlock the secrets to the remarkable nutritional value of microgreens and explore their various gourmet uses in your cuisine.
- Dive deep into the key aspects of microgreen gardening with sessions on planting, optimal environment creation, and care techniques to ensure your success and confidence from the get-go.
- Get access to Q&A sessions with expert commercial microgreen grower Crystal Meserole so you can tailor your microgreen cultivation to your unique set up and gain tips and tricks for consistent success.
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Last year we tried growing a new crop in half-barrel containers filled with old potting soil mix.
They were honestly some of the weirdest-looking tubers I’ve ever seen. Just look at these little guys!
These are Chinese artichokes, also known as crosnes (pronounced crones). Despite their unappetizing appearance, they are highly nutritious—and extremely low maintenance, considering how they thrived in our half-barrels!
Originally cultivated in China and Japan, these tubers made their way to France in the late 1800s, where they became a delicacy and were named after the town of Crosne. While still rare in U.S. gardens, they are slowly becoming more sought-after, especially among chefs who love their crisp texture and versatility.
Are they worth growing?
Chinese artichokes have a crisp texture and mild, slightly sweet flavor, perfect for fresh eating, stir-fries, and salads. They are also high in fiber and antioxidants, and low in calories, offering a healthy alternative to traditional root crops.
Will they sell at your local farmers market? Depending on your market, they may fly or just sit there! You may have to educate your customers on how to use them in the kitchen.
But these crunchy, nutty tubers are gaining popularity in high-end restaurants, where chefs use them fresh, pickled, roasted, or even as a delicate garnish.
Growing tips:
Although we’re still getting the hang of growing these odd tubers, we’ve found they thrive in containers, raised beds, or loose, well-aerated soil with high organic matter.
Loose soil is the key. If your soil is too compact, the tubers may not grow well and will be difficult to harvest. If you have heavy soil, Jerusalem artichokes might be a better fit, as they have a similar taste to Chinese artichokes.
If you're looking to grow something unique that chefs are excited about, without taking up a lot of your time, Chinese artichokes (crosnes) are worth a try.
Hey Jimi,
Did you know maple trees aren’t the only trees you can make syrup from?
You can actually make syrup with a very similar flavor by tapping black walnut trees.
Jordan over at FarmBuilders has written an excellent guide to small-scale black walnut syrup production. It contains everything you need to know—from the timing to the equipment to the actual syrup-making process.
If you have black walnut trees on your property, this is a great way to finally put them to use and make your own black walnut syrup for the first time. Which is worth 2-4X maple syrup prices!
February and March are typically the key months to tap black walnut trees, so now is the time to learn about syrup production before spring comes. Once the weather warms up, it will be too late to tap trees until next year.
Did you know maple trees aren’t the only trees you can make syrup from?
You can actually make syrup with a very similar flavor by tapping black walnut trees.
Jordan over at FarmBuilders has written an excellent guide to small-scale black walnut syrup production. It contains everything you need to know—from the timing to the equipment to the actual syrup-making process.
If you have black walnut trees on your property, this is a great way to finally put them to use and make your own black walnut syrup for the first time. Which is worth 2-4X maple syrup prices!
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The church I use to attend, they had a plot of land and was suppose to build another church on it. For some reason, which I have no idea why it didn't happen, I suggested to grow a community garden. Well, as I knew when i suggested this, it wasn't going to happen. However, lol, after I quit going there, yup, it became a good idea!
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7 Ways To Grow Community Through Gardening
Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine:
“Gardening isn’t just about growing plants; it’s about growing connections! As we step into the new year, now is the perfect time to cultivate not only your garden but also the community around you. Think of gardening as an opportunity to bring people together—whether it’s swapping seeds with a neighbor, volunteering at a local farm, or simply tending to a community plot. These hands-on activities offer opportunities to bond over shared passions, exchange tips, and support one another. In a world where digital connections can often feel fleeting, gardening offers a tangible way to not only take care of yourself, but the people around you as well.
Ready to get started? Here are seven ways you’ll not only grow your garden but also grow a supportive network of like-minded gardeners, eager to connect, share, and learn together. Start small, dream big, and let your gardening efforts flourish in new and exciting ways. Let’s grow!”
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But, in all respects, I was the black sheep or um excuse me the black dark wicked wolfie, lol
It’s almost time, Jimi!
The Joyful Gardener Docuseries is just around the corner, and we have one last resource to set you up for success.
The Guide to a Garden That Thrives contains essential tips to help your garden flourish. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned gardener, this guide is packed with the vital information you need to grow like a pro.
>>> Download the guide for a thriving garden now
During the Joyful Gardener Docuseries, you’ll discover:
How to grow the FRESHEST, most nutrient-rich foods at home
Why some people claim they have a “brown thumb” and how to overcome it
Secrets most gardeners won’t tell you about plants
A step-by-step system to produce enough vegetables for your whole family
How to grow anywhere, anytime, in any space
We’ll email you all the access details before each episode. Stay tuned!
We’re so excited—from our head to-ma-toes
—to help you create your most joyful garden yet.
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The Joyful Gardener Docuseries is just around the corner, and we have one last resource to set you up for success.
The Guide to a Garden That Thrives contains essential tips to help your garden flourish. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned gardener, this guide is packed with the vital information you need to grow like a pro.>>> Download the guide for a thriving garden now
During the Joyful Gardener Docuseries, you’ll discover:
How to grow the FRESHEST, most nutrient-rich foods at home Why some people claim they have a “brown thumb” and how to overcome it Secrets most gardeners won’t tell you about plants A step-by-step system to produce enough vegetables for your whole family How to grow anywhere, anytime, in any spaceWe’ll email you all the access details before each episode. Stay tuned!
We’re so excited—from our head to-ma-toes
—to help you create your most joyful garden yet. The Grow Your Own Vegetables Team 
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Garden Planning and Designing
If you don't get excited about planning next year's garden, you're doing it wrong. Of course, picking out new varieties and plants to try is fun (should I try the San Marzano or the Roma tomatoes for sauce this year?). But, eventually, everything we purchase needs to fit in somewhere. Grab a...
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Hi Jimi,
Many growers face challenges due to overlooked climate factors, leading to gardening failures.
That's why we've created the Joyful Gardener Docuseries, providing essential climate information to help you achieve your dream garden.
It’s Day 1 of this joyful adventure together, and it’s all about your climate.
AVAILABLE NOW: Making the Most of Your Local Climate
Watch before 10am Pacific / 1pm Eastern tomorrow.
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By understanding your climate, you can avoid common mistakes and enhance your gardening success. Join us for Day 1 to learn practical strategies tailored to your climate.
And that’s why in addition to the Joyful Gardener Docuseries, you’re invited to a LIVE Q&A Wednesday Feb 26th 11am Pacific / 2pm Eastern. Ask your garden questions after watching today’s episode on the form linked next to today’s episode. (Yes! A replay will be available, so even if you can’t attend LIVE, ask your questions anyway and watch later!
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Here is what people had to say about Episode 1: Making the Most of Your Local Climate:
“I loved the whole planning segment. I always draw a garden plan for my gardens but do not have any vegetables. Seeing a formal process for getting this started was great...very helpful.” June S.
“I enjoyed the presentation. I really liked your diagrams on the differences in a particular climate zone. I also appreciated how to protect my plants from cold or excessive heat. Thank you.” Lise B.
“My takeaway from this presentation was the absolute importance of planning. I have never put this much thought into it before, but I can see how it makes a world of difference.” Janny K.
Share your takeaway from today’s episode with our community.
Let the garden joy begin!
The Grow Your Own Vegetables Team
Many growers face challenges due to overlooked climate factors, leading to gardening failures.
That's why we've created the Joyful Gardener Docuseries, providing essential climate information to help you achieve your dream garden.
It’s Day 1 of this joyful adventure together, and it’s all about your climate.
AVAILABLE NOW: Making the Most of Your Local Climate
Watch before 10am Pacific / 1pm Eastern tomorrow.
(convert to your time zone here)
By understanding your climate, you can avoid common mistakes and enhance your gardening success. Join us for Day 1 to learn practical strategies tailored to your climate.
And that’s why in addition to the Joyful Gardener Docuseries, you’re invited to a LIVE Q&A Wednesday Feb 26th 11am Pacific / 2pm Eastern. Ask your garden questions after watching today’s episode on the form linked next to today’s episode. (Yes! A replay will be available, so even if you can’t attend LIVE, ask your questions anyway and watch later!
)Here is what people had to say about Episode 1: Making the Most of Your Local Climate:
“I loved the whole planning segment. I always draw a garden plan for my gardens but do not have any vegetables. Seeing a formal process for getting this started was great...very helpful.” June S.
“I enjoyed the presentation. I really liked your diagrams on the differences in a particular climate zone. I also appreciated how to protect my plants from cold or excessive heat. Thank you.” Lise B.
“My takeaway from this presentation was the absolute importance of planning. I have never put this much thought into it before, but I can see how it makes a world of difference.” Janny K.
Share your takeaway from today’s episode with our community.
Let the garden joy begin!
The Grow Your Own Vegetables Team
You know how unhealthy processed foods are, Jimi.
But what about the whole foods you’re buying? Are they really as healthy as you think they are?
In most cases, vegetables and fruits are harvested early, before they reach peak nutritional value. Then they spend days getting transported and sitting on shelves. Not to mention—unless you’re buying organic—they are often saturated with chemicals.
By the time they reach your table?
They’re already depleted of many key nutrients.
The decline in nutritional value means our bodies have to work harder and consume more to get the nutrients we need.
So, our friends over at Grow Your Own Vegetables created a free docuseries to help you start producing your own veggies that are far more nutrient-dense than what you can get in a grocery store!
They’ve created hours of binge-worthy gardening content, with a focus on growing soil–not plants–to get the most nutritious harvest from your garden.
It’s a secret that expert growers live by: People don't grow food. Soil grows food. So to get a successful garden, growing the soil is most of the work that needs done.
Are you interested to see how an emphasis on soil health can transform your garden this year?
Join the Joyful Gardener Docuseries from February 18th-25th! It’s a FREE eight-part online event designed to help you cultivate the freshest, most nutrient-rich foods right in your own backyard. And it starts TODAY!
Start this binge-worthy series today, and get access to the full week of content.
But what about the whole foods you’re buying? Are they really as healthy as you think they are?
In most cases, vegetables and fruits are harvested early, before they reach peak nutritional value. Then they spend days getting transported and sitting on shelves. Not to mention—unless you’re buying organic—they are often saturated with chemicals.
By the time they reach your table?
They’re already depleted of many key nutrients.
The decline in nutritional value means our bodies have to work harder and consume more to get the nutrients we need.
So, our friends over at Grow Your Own Vegetables created a free docuseries to help you start producing your own veggies that are far more nutrient-dense than what you can get in a grocery store!
They’ve created hours of binge-worthy gardening content, with a focus on growing soil–not plants–to get the most nutritious harvest from your garden.
It’s a secret that expert growers live by: People don't grow food. Soil grows food. So to get a successful garden, growing the soil is most of the work that needs done.
Are you interested to see how an emphasis on soil health can transform your garden this year?
Join the Joyful Gardener Docuseries from February 18th-25th! It’s a FREE eight-part online event designed to help you cultivate the freshest, most nutrient-rich foods right in your own backyard. And it starts TODAY!
Start this binge-worthy series today, and get access to the full week of content.
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How Seeds (Actually) Germinate
How Seeds (Actually) Germinate
The wonder of seeds never ceases to amaze. A white pine seed is quite small but carries the embryo and genetic code for an entire tree. If you've planted snapdragons, you know how tiny a seed can be. We talk in gardening circles about how to germinate seeds, but what we are really doing is...
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Hi Jimi,
Experts predict we will run out of healthy soil within the next 60 years, but that’s not the only challenge we face. Our food is becoming less nutrient-dense— up to 40% less than it was just 50 years ago. This decline means our bodies have to work much harder to extract the nutrients we need, straining our vitality and overall health.
The good news is, we don’t have to accept soil depletion as the fate of our future. Soils can regenerate themselves, as demonstrated by the remarkable Terra Preta soil, which grows back a full centimeter each year!
The first step to reversing soil depletion? Composting.
START WATCHING NOW>>> Making Compost and Compost Teas
**Today’s episode is available for the next 24 hours!**
By composting and enriching your garden soil with compost, you return valuable nutrients to the soil and promote a thriving ecosystem for your plants.
As a grower, you are on the front line of this solution. By composting food scraps instead of sending them to landfills, you recycle nutrients and foster healthy microbial life in your garden. Together, we can change the global narrative surrounding soil health and ensure maximum nourishment for ourselves and future generations.
That’s what Day 3 of the Joyful Docuseries is all about!
>>> AVAILABLE NOW: Making Compost and Compost Teas
Join us for Day 3 of the Joyful Gardener Docuseries, where we dive deep into the world of composting and its benefits for your garden success. This session is completely free and is packed with valuable insights to help you make a difference to your health, your community, and your planet!.
Let’s work together to create lush, healthy gardens and a more sustainable future!
To Your Health!
The Grow Your Own Vegetables Team
Experts predict we will run out of healthy soil within the next 60 years, but that’s not the only challenge we face. Our food is becoming less nutrient-dense— up to 40% less than it was just 50 years ago. This decline means our bodies have to work much harder to extract the nutrients we need, straining our vitality and overall health.
The good news is, we don’t have to accept soil depletion as the fate of our future. Soils can regenerate themselves, as demonstrated by the remarkable Terra Preta soil, which grows back a full centimeter each year!
The first step to reversing soil depletion? Composting.
START WATCHING NOW>>> Making Compost and Compost Teas
**Today’s episode is available for the next 24 hours!**
By composting and enriching your garden soil with compost, you return valuable nutrients to the soil and promote a thriving ecosystem for your plants.
As a grower, you are on the front line of this solution. By composting food scraps instead of sending them to landfills, you recycle nutrients and foster healthy microbial life in your garden. Together, we can change the global narrative surrounding soil health and ensure maximum nourishment for ourselves and future generations.
That’s what Day 3 of the Joyful Docuseries is all about!
>>> AVAILABLE NOW: Making Compost and Compost Teas
Join us for Day 3 of the Joyful Gardener Docuseries, where we dive deep into the world of composting and its benefits for your garden success. This session is completely free and is packed with valuable insights to help you make a difference to your health, your community, and your planet!.
Let’s work together to create lush, healthy gardens and a more sustainable future!
To Your Health!
The Grow Your Own Vegetables Team
Episode 4 
Plant Care
Plant Care
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Hi Jimi,
You don’t have to try to memorize the specific needs of every single plant you want to grow. This approach to gardening is futile. You could literally spend a lifetime memorizing the information on just one plant, still never know everything, and still fail.
Why try to memorize, when you can simplify and start with the 80/20 rule? Start with the basics first– the information that applies to crops in general– and then group plants together that are similar.
That’s what Day 4 of the Joyful Docuseries reveals…
START WATCHING NOW >>>Small Plot Growing & Packing In Plants
**Today’s episode is available for the next 24 hours!**
As you apply this simplified information, you will learn how each plant grows in your soil. This approach of planting and observing in your own unique garden will gain you more plant wisdom than memorizing all the facts.
That’s why we created the Joyful Gardener Docuseries— to help you find success in your garden while eliminating the stress of thinking you have to know everything to get success.
>>> AVAILABLE NOW: Small Plot Growing & Packing In Plants
Join us on this journey to discover the joy of gardening without the burden of excess information. Your garden deserves it!
To your most thriving garden yet!
The Grow Your Own Vegetables Team
Episode 5 
Spend less time in your garden
Spend less time in your garden
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Hi Jimi,
There once was a beekeeper that had hives throughout the land. Some hives were right outside his house and others were placed on land far away. Every year, the hives closest to the house made the least amount of honey. The beekeeper struggled to understand why. After all, his land had more flowers. This perplexed him for many years until one day, he realized that the hives that made the most honey were the ones farthest away. Those hives were less convenient and, therefore, were left more undisturbed than his own hives.
The same is true for our gardens. While it might seem like if you spend more time in your garden you’ll solve more problems and get bigger harvests, often the opposite is true and you just end up spending precious time unnecessarily.
Preserve the MOST valuable resource in your garden: time!
START WATCHING NOW >>> Fitting Gardening into Your Lifestyle
Even many experienced gardeners believe that spending more time in the garden will yield bigger harvests. In reality, it just leads to garden burnout and the loss of gardening JOY.
And just like the beekeeper who was always meddling in the hives closest to his house, it can actually compromise your garden to disturb it too much!
If you want to do LESS work for MORE food, all while feeling joy when working in your garden, watch Episode 5 of the Joyful Gardener Docuseries.- Learn simple ways to master garden efficiency and eliminate unnecessary work for MORE GARDEN JOY
- Discover how to move your body safely for rapid vegetable cultivation and harvest
- Walk step-by-step through a garden system that can cut your garden time in half
“I am enjoying this series…” “I feel empowered…” “So informative…” “Love the lessons! So much information!”
Transform your garden chores into quality garden time!
The Grow Your Own Vegetables Team
Episode 6 
Most people overwater their garden
Most people overwater their garden
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Hi Jimi,
Watering can be one of the most perplexing aspects of gardening.
The crazy thing is, when a garden is overwatered and the plants look unhealthy, the tendency is for growers to water even more!
The good news is that this confusion can be easily remedied by watching Day 6 of the Joyful Gardener Docuseries, where you’ll delve into the intricacies of proper watering techniques.
START WATCHING NOW >>> Simple Irrigation Systems
Improper watering can result in a myriad of issues: unhealthy plants, diseases, poor yields, and even wilting. (Yes, overwatering can cause wilting too!)
With this episode, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge to sidestep these mistakes and cultivate a healthy garden.
Yet there’s one vital principle to keep in mind as you watch this episode that can make ALL the difference:
Air and water must share the pore space between the soil particles.
This simple insight can transform your perspective on watering and enhance your gardening success.
>>> AVAILABLE NOW: Simple Irrigation Systems
See you at Day 6's Episode!
The Grow Your Own Vegetables Team
You’ve made it to Day 7 of the Joyful Gardener Event, Jimi!
Today’s our second-to-last video, and it’s a fun one. It’s all about harvesting more vegetables and herbs while working less.
>>> START WATCHING NOW! Harvesting and Pruning to Improve Yields <<<
Learn how with a little bit of pruning & planning your harvest, you’ll get…
Bigger and more abundant vegetables
Bonus salad greens for the whole season
Simple pruning tips to promote plant growth and increase your harvest
Harvests that taste sweet and delicious
>>> AVAILABLE NOW: Harvesting and Pruning to Improve Yields
You’ll never look at grocery-store veggies the same ever again!
One more thing:
Ask Your Questions! You’re invited to a LIVE Q&A Wednesday Feb 26th 11am Pacific / 2pm Eastern. Submit your garden questions at the form linked to the right of today’s video.
To your plentiful harvests!
The Grow Your Own Vegetables Team
Today’s our second-to-last video, and it’s a fun one. It’s all about harvesting more vegetables and herbs while working less.
>>> START WATCHING NOW! Harvesting and Pruning to Improve Yields <<<
Learn how with a little bit of pruning & planning your harvest, you’ll get…
Bigger and more abundant vegetables Bonus salad greens for the whole season Simple pruning tips to promote plant growth and increase your harvest Harvests that taste sweet and delicious>>> AVAILABLE NOW: Harvesting and Pruning to Improve Yields
You’ll never look at grocery-store veggies the same ever again!
One more thing:
Ask Your Questions! You’re invited to a LIVE Q&A Wednesday Feb 26th 11am Pacific / 2pm Eastern. Submit your garden questions at the form linked to the right of today’s video.
To your plentiful harvests!
The Grow Your Own Vegetables Team
Your final episode of the Joyful Gardener Docuseries is here Jimi!
START WATCHING NOW >>> Pests, Diseases & Weeds: Show Them Who’s the Boss!
You’re just a few tiny decisions away from having a garden you love, but you should know…
The #1 reason people give up on gardening is because of pests, diseases, and weeds.
Get the BEST techniques for fending off these crop competitors. Even better? They’re safe, organic, and natural– no toxins, poisons, or sketchy chemicals here.
It’s the easiest way to keep your dream garden safe and bountiful from seed to plate.
Today you’re going to learn…
The #1 investment you can make to avoid pests, diseases and weeds.
How to show pests, diseases, and weeds they are no longer welcome.
The best strategy to weed just ONCE each growing season.
How to find which weeds are really a threat in your garden (and which ones are harmless).
The Grow Your Own Vegetables Team
P.S. Plus, YOU’RE INVITED!
LIVE Q&A Wednesday Feb 26th 11am Pacific / 2pm Eastern
Ask your garden questions for the Q&A today.
START WATCHING NOW >>> Pests, Diseases & Weeds: Show Them Who’s the Boss!
You’re just a few tiny decisions away from having a garden you love, but you should know…
The #1 reason people give up on gardening is because of pests, diseases, and weeds.
Get the BEST techniques for fending off these crop competitors. Even better? They’re safe, organic, and natural– no toxins, poisons, or sketchy chemicals here.
It’s the easiest way to keep your dream garden safe and bountiful from seed to plate.
Today you’re going to learn…
The #1 investment you can make to avoid pests, diseases and weeds. How to show pests, diseases, and weeds they are no longer welcome. The best strategy to weed just ONCE each growing season. How to find which weeds are really a threat in your garden (and which ones are harmless). The Grow Your Own Vegetables Team P.S. Plus, YOU’RE INVITED!
LIVE Q&A Wednesday Feb 26th 11am Pacific / 2pm Eastern Ask your garden questions for the Q&A today.
How To Make Your Compost Pile Work This Year
How To Make Your Compost Pile Work This Year
Do you find yourself wondering, “why did my compost pile not work?” You’re not alone. Many of us have started composting, only to find it didn’t work out the way we hoped. We gather garden refuse and kitchen scraps and rake up some leaves, confident we’ll soon have our own supply of garden...
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From Farm to Table: Trisha Bates on Strengthening Local Food Connections 
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How can farmers and chefs work together to strengthen local food systems?
In this episode of the Thriving Farmer Podcast, we’re joined by Trisha Bates, founder of Urban American Farmer in Austin, Texas. Trisha’s background in urban planning and the restaurant industry has shaped her mission to bridge the gap between farms, chefs, and consumers.
Tune in to hear how her work in foodscaping, event planning, and farm education has helped to create a more connected and resilient local food system.In this episode, you’ll hear:
- Scope of Work: What is Trisha’s current role and responsibilities?
- Building Relationships: The bridge between farmers and chefs
- Community Engagement: What kinds of festivals and events does Trisha run?
- Foodscaping Approach: What does Urban American Farmer do with foodscaping?
Don't miss this episode on the power of urban agriculture, foodscaping, and building stronger local food systems with Trisha Bates of Urban American Farmer!
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Make your own liquid fertilizer.
I just discovered this channel and he is totally back to earth gardening.
I just discovered this channel and he is totally back to earth gardening.
Docuseries Encore happening now
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Life gets busy—we get it! That’s why we wanted to make sure you new about the special encore of the Joyful Gardener Docuseries to watch (or rewatch) before it disappears tomorrow night.
>>> Watch Any (or all!) of the Joyful Gardener Episodes
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Haha, been there done that!!!! Also Tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, cucumbers and summer squash!
5 things to know about saving seeds
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Jimi,
Saving seeds is a key skill that everyone needs in order to be prepared.
It’s the secret to an unlimited food supply so you won’t go hungry.
Whether you’re new to seed saving or you want more advanced techniques, we got you.
We cover everything you need to get started in Seed Up Saturday.In this virtual event we share our years of experience - on demand so you can refer back to these videos again and again.
We’ve helped thousands of people start seed saving, so we know what you need and will share:
➜ How to get started, even if you’ve never saved a seed in your life
➜ How to sidestep common pitfalls where people often get stuck
➜ Our favorite resources and tools for seed saving
➜ What kind of seeds you should start with
➜ The proper way to store seeds so they last for decades
…. And more
And, since getting others in your community to save seeds is key to protecting your own food supply, you’ll also have information you can share with others.
Here’s what attendee Melissa DeSa said about one of our seed trainings:
- "Their depth of knowledge on the full range of seeds is impressive and inspiring; from technical how-to and biology, to teaching strategies, and modern day challenges."
So, "skill up" by joining Seed Up Saturday, where you’ll get everything you need to get started, and to advance your seed saving skills.
Click here to register!
Greg, Kari, Bill, Janis and Belle
Your Great American Seed Up TeamPS - Food shortages are a real concern that many of us have started seeing in our daily lives. Join us for Seed Up Saturday and get the skills that will help secure your food supply.
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Had to up pot my chilies today. They were starting to get too big for the starting cells.
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Historic Win on GMO Corn Battle in Mexico
The Sin Maíz No Hay País (No Corn No Country) campaign, with the help of our sister organizations Organic Consumers Association and Vía Orgánica, and other activists, organizations, politicians, scientists, environmentalists, lawyers and concerned citizens in Mexico, has achieved a significant victory against genetically modified (GM) corn, with the Chamber of Deputies approving a constitutional reform to ban GM corn. This reform prioritizes the protection of biodiversity, food sovereignty, and traditional crops, and promotes the use of native seeds. The move is a result of years of activism, scientific research, and perseverance by organizations, lawyers, researchers, farmers, environmentalists, and concerned citizens.
The road to this victory has been long and challenging. In 2018, the Organic Consumers Association (OCA) tested samples of MASECA corn flour and found high levels of glyphosate and genetically modified organisms (GMOs). In December 2020, a presidential decree was issued seeking to ban GM corn for human consumption in Mexico by 2024. This caused a tremendous and fast reaction in the US market, after all, Mexico is the biggest buyer of the corn grown in the United States, 90 percent of which is genetically engineered. The US government argued that the decree was in violation of the USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada free trade agreement).
Despite this setback, Mexico’s civil society continued to push for a ban on GM corn. In February 2025, the Chamber of Deputies approved the constitutional reform, which will now be sent to the Senate for final approval. This move is seen as a significant step forward for Mexico’s food sovereignty and its ability to protect its native corn varieties.
Mercedes López, International Director of Vía Orgánica responded to this important victory:
“In order to defend the cultural biodiversity and food sovereignty of the people of Mexico, the modification of two constitutional articles is underway: Article 4, which seeks to protect Mexico as the center of origin and permanent diversity of corn, an element of national identity, and which establishes its cultivation free of genetic modifications; as well as Article 27, which protects and promotes traditional crops with native seeds through the milpa system.
This initiative – which was approved by the Chamber of Deputies and will be analyzed in the coming days by the Senate of the Republic – aims to prohibit the planting of genetically modified corn, prioritize the protection of biodiversity and food sovereignty, defend the milpa system and promote traditional crops and native seeds. Mexican corn has been developed for 10,000 years by indigenous and Afro-American populations to give Mexico and the world 64 breeds and thousands of varieties of corn that are used by the population as food, compost, medicine, sacred rites, handicrafts and construction. Transnational companies such as Bayer-Monsanto, Syngenta and Dow Agrosciences see corn purely as a commodity to abuse and control. The peasant communities and native peoples who continue to plant native corn and milpa (a traditional and holistic system of growing food) have been fundamental, as well as various networks such as the national campaign Sin Maíz No Hay Paíz, of which Vía Orgánica, Organic Consumers Association and Regeneration International are an integral part.”
Historic Win on GMO Corn Battle in Mexico
The Sin Maíz No Hay País (No Corn No Country) campaign, with the help of our sister organizations Organic Consumers Association and Vía Orgánica, and other activists, organizations, politicians, scientists, environmentalists, lawyers and concerned citizens in Mexico, has achieved a significant victory against genetically modified (GM) corn, with the Chamber of Deputies approving a constitutional reform to ban GM corn. This reform prioritizes the protection of biodiversity, food sovereignty, and traditional crops, and promotes the use of native seeds. The move is a result of years of activism, scientific research, and perseverance by organizations, lawyers, researchers, farmers, environmentalists, and concerned citizens.
The road to this victory has been long and challenging. In 2018, the Organic Consumers Association (OCA) tested samples of MASECA corn flour and found high levels of glyphosate and genetically modified organisms (GMOs). In December 2020, a presidential decree was issued seeking to ban GM corn for human consumption in Mexico by 2024. This caused a tremendous and fast reaction in the US market, after all, Mexico is the biggest buyer of the corn grown in the United States, 90 percent of which is genetically engineered. The US government argued that the decree was in violation of the USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada free trade agreement).
Despite this setback, Mexico’s civil society continued to push for a ban on GM corn. In February 2025, the Chamber of Deputies approved the constitutional reform, which will now be sent to the Senate for final approval. This move is seen as a significant step forward for Mexico’s food sovereignty and its ability to protect its native corn varieties.
Mercedes López, International Director of Vía Orgánica responded to this important victory:
“In order to defend the cultural biodiversity and food sovereignty of the people of Mexico, the modification of two constitutional articles is underway: Article 4, which seeks to protect Mexico as the center of origin and permanent diversity of corn, an element of national identity, and which establishes its cultivation free of genetic modifications; as well as Article 27, which protects and promotes traditional crops with native seeds through the milpa system.
This initiative – which was approved by the Chamber of Deputies and will be analyzed in the coming days by the Senate of the Republic – aims to prohibit the planting of genetically modified corn, prioritize the protection of biodiversity and food sovereignty, defend the milpa system and promote traditional crops and native seeds. Mexican corn has been developed for 10,000 years by indigenous and Afro-American populations to give Mexico and the world 64 breeds and thousands of varieties of corn that are used by the population as food, compost, medicine, sacred rites, handicrafts and construction. Transnational companies such as Bayer-Monsanto, Syngenta and Dow Agrosciences see corn purely as a commodity to abuse and control. The peasant communities and native peoples who continue to plant native corn and milpa (a traditional and holistic system of growing food) have been fundamental, as well as various networks such as the national campaign Sin Maíz No Hay Paíz, of which Vía Orgánica, Organic Consumers Association and Regeneration International are an integral part.”
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Mexico Is Banning GMOs—Tell Congress To Do the Same
Mexico is taking action to protect its rich reserve of native corn varieties from the genetic pollution of GMO corn. A new constitutional amendment prohibits the planting of genetically modified corn, prioritizes the protection of biodiversity and food sovereignty, defends the milpa system, and promotes traditional crops and native seeds.Our Mexican organization, Vía Orgánica, led by Mercedes López, has played a fundamental role in achieving this important resolution. Mercedes has worked tirelessly alongside other activists, lawyers and politicians on the “Sin Maíz No Hay País” (Without Corn There Is No Country) campaign, a powerful rallying cry, uniting peasant, indigenous, scientific, and social organizations in a shared movement to protect non-GMO corn, the very foundation of Mexico’s food system and cultural heritage.
Unfortunately, the U.S. has been fighting Mexico every step of the way. In December, it won a trade dispute under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) against Mexico’s restrictions on imports of genetically engineered corn from the United States.
Instead, the U.S. should be following Mexico’s lead.
TAKE ACTION: Tell Congress to Ban GMOs!
FARM BILL
Dramatic Changes to the U.S. Government May Impact the Future of Organic
Max Goldberg, Organic Insider:“At the end of December and just before President Trump took office, Congress passed a last-minute spending package to prevent a government shutdown and extended the Farm Bill for another year. Yet, funding for vital organic programs was cut.
Though the cost is minuscule in relation to the overall Farm Bill, just over $10 million per year, the damage to our industry will be severe. As per the National Organic Coalition, the organic programs left unfunded include the following:
* The Organic Certification Cost Share Program: Without it, certification costs will increase significantly in 2025.
* The Organic Data Initiative: Without this program, the USDA will be hampered in its efforts to provide organic producers with the critical data they need to meet growing consumer demand and remain competitive.
* The Organic Certification Trade and Tracking Program: Its defunding, which cancels the purchase of vital technology infrastructure to prevent fraud, will hamper the USDA’s ability to safeguard the integrity of the organic label and enforce the new Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) rule.
‘Congress’s failure to fund these essential programs is a short-sighted decision that jeopardizes the future of organic agriculture in the United States,’ said Abby Youngblood, executive director of the National Organic Coalition.”
Learn more
TAKE ACTION: Want Better Food? Demand a Better Farm Bill!
HEALTHY LIVING
Gardening Linked To Staying Sharp in Later Life, Study Finds
University of Edinburgh reports:“A study which examined the lifestyles of hundreds of older adults found that those who spent time gardening had better cognitive function in later life than those who did not.
Importantly, this was the case even when accounting for a person’s socio-economic status, time spent in education, childhood cognitive ability, health, and overall level of physical activity in older age.
Researchers say the findings provide some of the first evidence that gardening activity in older age is associated with small, but detectable, cognitive benefits over the life-course. On average, the 280 who frequently or sometimes gardened showed greater lifetime improvement in cognitive ability compared with those who never gardened or rarely did so. Between the ages of 79 and 90, cognitive ability, including memory, problem solving, and word fluency, generally declined across the board, but the earlier advantage of gardeners endured.”
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Hey Jimi,
Dropping a seed in the ground is easy.
But at the right time? In the right location? Much harder.
Scheduling crop planting for optimal conditions and a continual harvest is difficult because of all the variables that go into it—temperature, rainfall, sunlight, climate zone, and even the season you’re working in.
Which is why I'm excited to team up with my fellow gardening/farming enthusiasts Paul and Edwin Dysinger for a free class on crop planning!
They've created an entire system that takes away the complexity of figuring out what to do and when to do it in your garden and lets you easily visualize exactly when to seed, transplant, or harvest all year long—based on your location.
And if you’re in a microclimate? It’s manually customizable it to fit your exact needs!
If you've ever struggled with crop planning—especially succession planning—then you definitely won't want to miss this.
Dropping a seed in the ground is easy.
But at the right time? In the right location? Much harder.
Scheduling crop planting for optimal conditions and a continual harvest is difficult because of all the variables that go into it—temperature, rainfall, sunlight, climate zone, and even the season you’re working in.
Which is why I'm excited to team up with my fellow gardening/farming enthusiasts Paul and Edwin Dysinger for a free class on crop planning!
They've created an entire system that takes away the complexity of figuring out what to do and when to do it in your garden and lets you easily visualize exactly when to seed, transplant, or harvest all year long—based on your location.
And if you’re in a microclimate? It’s manually customizable it to fit your exact needs!
All the details...
I’m hosting a special free live event with Edwin and Paul this Tuesday, March 11 @ 7pm EST. They'll be revealing how to avoid “task overload” and grow a high-output, year-round garden without lots of experience or endless spreadsheets! All while planning your garden 5x faster, without the stress or overwhelm of constantly trying to figure out what to or when to do it.If you've ever struggled with crop planning—especially succession planning—then you definitely won't want to miss this.
During the free event you'll discover:
- The 3 keys that make organizing and staying on track in your garden all season long incredibly easy
- The two-second "Schedule it Backwards Method" to make planning your seeding and harvest times so much less stressful
- The radical "Leapfrog Planting Hack" that makes it possible to grow a continual harvest of fresh food
- How to setup your own fully customized planting schedule in just minutes complete with an automatic checklist of what to do each week
- How to plan and track your own custom garden tasks and workflows so you can stay one step ahead of the cultivating, weeding, fertilizing, and whatever other tasks you perform on a regular basis
- And more...
Hey Jimi,
Dropping a seed in the ground is easy.
But at the right time? In the right location? Much harder.
Scheduling crop planting for optimal conditions and a continual harvest is difficult because of all the variables that go into it—temperature, rainfall, sunlight, climate zone, and even the season you’re working in.
Which is why I'm excited to team up with my fellow gardening/farming enthusiasts Paul and Edwin Dysinger for a free class on crop planning!
They've created an entire system that takes away the complexity of figuring out what to do and when to do it in your garden and lets you easily visualize exactly when to seed, transplant, or harvest all year long—based on your location.
And if you’re in a microclimate? It’s manually customizable it to fit your exact needs!
If you've ever struggled with crop planning—especially succession planning—then you definitely won't want to miss this.
Edwin & Paul are the founders of Seedtime, and have been perfecting this with their team and garden/farm community over the last few years. They've got the best crop planning methods around!
To thriving,
Dropping a seed in the ground is easy.
But at the right time? In the right location? Much harder.
Scheduling crop planting for optimal conditions and a continual harvest is difficult because of all the variables that go into it—temperature, rainfall, sunlight, climate zone, and even the season you’re working in.
Which is why I'm excited to team up with my fellow gardening/farming enthusiasts Paul and Edwin Dysinger for a free class on crop planning!
They've created an entire system that takes away the complexity of figuring out what to do and when to do it in your garden and lets you easily visualize exactly when to seed, transplant, or harvest all year long—based on your location.
And if you’re in a microclimate? It’s manually customizable it to fit your exact needs!
All the details...
I’m hosting a special free live event with Edwin and Paul this Tuesday, March 11 @ 7pm EST. They'll be revealing how to avoid “task overload” and grow a high-output, year-round garden without lots of experience or endless spreadsheets! All while planning your garden 5x faster, without the stress or overwhelm of constantly trying to figure out what to or when to do it.If you've ever struggled with crop planning—especially succession planning—then you definitely won't want to miss this.
During the free event you'll discover:
- The 3 keys that make organizing and staying on track in your garden all season long incredibly easy
- The two-second "Schedule it Backwards Method" to make planning your seeding and harvest times so much less stressful
- The radical "Leapfrog Planting Hack" that makes it possible to grow a continual harvest of fresh food
- How to setup your own fully customized planting schedule in just minutes complete with an automatic checklist of what to do each week
- How to plan and track your own custom garden tasks and workflows so you can stay one step ahead of the cultivating, weeding, fertilizing, and whatever other tasks you perform on a regular basis
- And more...
Edwin & Paul are the founders of Seedtime, and have been perfecting this with their team and garden/farm community over the last few years. They've got the best crop planning methods around!
To thriving,
or after drinking a bottle of scotch cause then you become a vegetarian oops sorry i meant a vegetable
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Garlic growing nicely...
Also some turnips and rutabagas. Also got some weeding to do...
Also some turnips and rutabagas. Also got some weeding to do...
Looks great
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Do you want to begin container gardening, Jimi, but not sure where to start?
The best place to start is to select safe-to-grow-in containers!
Not all containers are created equal— nor are they all food safe!
That’s where our guide on container gardening materials comes in.
This free eGuide helps you to select the correct container for your needs as well as ensure you are using a container that won’t add unwanted particles to your fresh food.
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Inside this guide, you learn which materials are safe and which ones you want to avoid to ensure the healthiest (and safest) crop.
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If you’re only going to grow one herb, basil is a good choice. Basil is a key ingredient in many dishes, is reliable, and is easy to care for. The flavor and aroma of fresh basil–snip it and walk straight into the kitchen–is so far above even “fresh” store bought stuff that you’ll be amazed...
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Hi Jimi,
Are you excited about growing in containers, but feeling a bit uncertain about your next steps?
Choosing the right substrate (NOT SOIL!) is crucial for your success!
That’s why we created this Container Growing Medium eGuide—It clarifies the differences between various soil mixes and helps you choose the best one for your unique needs.
Get the Container Growing Medium Guide
Substrates like potting mixes are lightweight and retain moisture, making them perfect for growing vegetables and herbs in containers.
Everyone’s climate is different, so everyone needs a slightly different substrate for optimum success.
Understanding substrate ingredients is key, and you can’t always trust the label. Make sure your seeds and plants get off on the right root in their containers.
Inside, you’ll discover:
✔ What “all-purpose potting soil” really means.
✔ Why potting mixes with certain chemicals are not ideal for long-term growth.
✔ Important terms to look for in an ingredients list.
We are rooting for you!
Grow Your Own Vegetables Team
Are you excited about growing in containers, but feeling a bit uncertain about your next steps?
Choosing the right substrate (NOT SOIL!) is crucial for your success!
That’s why we created this Container Growing Medium eGuide—It clarifies the differences between various soil mixes and helps you choose the best one for your unique needs.
Get the Container Growing Medium Guide
Substrates like potting mixes are lightweight and retain moisture, making them perfect for growing vegetables and herbs in containers.
Everyone’s climate is different, so everyone needs a slightly different substrate for optimum success.
Understanding substrate ingredients is key, and you can’t always trust the label. Make sure your seeds and plants get off on the right root in their containers.
Inside, you’ll discover:
✔ What “all-purpose potting soil” really means.
✔ Why potting mixes with certain chemicals are not ideal for long-term growth.
✔ Important terms to look for in an ingredients list.
We are rooting for you!
Grow Your Own Vegetables Team 
The Surprising Gardening Time DistributionHow much time for prep, maintainence, and then harvest? It will surprise you
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I am currently renting a small house where I can’t do much growing - but I’m not letting that stop me. I’m getting free plants from a party I host. And I’m giving the away the extras, or planting them everywhere I think they’ll survive. None of this cost me any money. We all need to get used to living without money. Er, at least living without US Dollars! LOL. You’re currently a free subscriber to Marjory Wildcraft - The Grow Network. For a FREE webinar on how to grow lots of food in your backyard even if you have no experience, are older, or out of shape… go to www.BackyardFoodProduction.com |
Think about why you want to grow your vegetables in containers, Jimi.
Have limited space? Need to grow indoors or on a patio or deck?
Want to start gardening on a small scale?
These are all great reasons to grow in containers.
Container gardening allows you to garden— no matter your available space— no matter if indoors or out— no matter what that space may be!
It’s our mission to help you learn these steps and accomplish those goals.
That’s why we are offering a special look inside the Container Gardening Micro Course. For a limited time, access the first lesson for free by using the link below.
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Grow Your Own Vegetables Team
P.S. We’re so confident in our Container Gardening Micro Course that if at any time during the first 30 days you decide the course is not for you, email support and request a refund—no questions asked!
Have limited space? Need to grow indoors or on a patio or deck?
Want to start gardening on a small scale?
These are all great reasons to grow in containers.
Container gardening allows you to garden— no matter your available space— no matter if indoors or out— no matter what that space may be!
It’s our mission to help you learn these steps and accomplish those goals.
That’s why we are offering a special look inside the Container Gardening Micro Course. For a limited time, access the first lesson for free by using the link below.
Access the First Lesson ↓
If you are ready to access the full course today and start your container gardening journey, use this link to receive 50% off the normal course price.
Get instant lifetime access as soon as you complete the purchase along with all the included worksheets, guides, and templates. Plus, get two free months of our premier online garden membership, Harvest Club.
It’s thyme to get started!
Grow Your Own Vegetables Team P.S. We’re so confident in our Container Gardening Micro Course that if at any time during the first 30 days you decide the course is not for you, email support and request a refund—no questions asked!