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It's here! The 6th Annual Superfood Garden Summit.

From June 22nd-25th, 16+ visionary growers will share with you their wisdom to supercharge your garden…and your health! When you have experts in your corner helping you make great garden choices, growing food becomes simple.

Here are just a few things you’ll discover in this online event:

  • The simple steps to growing nutrient-dense superfoods… anywhere, all year long.
  • Common mistakes to avoid so you can grow a more abundant harvest with less work.
  • An action plan to create NOW to be READY for your peak growing season so you can avoid the overwhelm.
  • How to grow bigger, healthier harvests by optimizing the nutrient density of all your edible plants.
  • Start supercharging your soil and choosing a composting system to make your gardening easier and more bountiful.

>> Click here to claim your spot at the FREE online Superfood Garden Summit

The Superfood Garden Summit is an interactive event happening from June 22-25. Step by step, you’ll discover how to get more nutrients from your homegrown superfoods!

Imagine food SO FRESH that you can TASTE the vitality in every morsel.

And your superfood garden doesn’t have to die out when the weather changes! The experts at this Summit will teach you how to stretch the boundaries of your growing season so that you ALWAYS have fresh, organic superfoods.

>> Reserve your spot to this totally FREE, global online event here
 
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My Fresno peppers are kickin' ass (loaded already and they are still small plants) So...
I may end up with many of them being harvested in a short time. What is a good way to keep them (of course a few will keep in the fridge)? Dried, frozen or otherwise?
 
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Good question, if they are hot you can dry them or freeze them but in the freezer when you take them out to use them they are softer than fresh, or pickle them.
Sweet peppers you can freeze or pickle, we freeze for cookin later.
I take capsules of hot peppers every day, great for you body and circulation so I dry, grind, and cap up most of my hot peppers. Rabbits ate on those too. :(
 
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Hi Jimi, hope you are doing well today.

As you likely know, I'm an avid gardener.

Whether you are, too, or you're brand new to it, don't miss...

This WONDERFUL free new guide on the Top 12 Superfoods You Can EASILY Grow at Home

Fresh foods are the healthiest, and taste (by far) the best...

And in this clear and concise guide, you'll discover:

>>> The top 12 superfoods that are easy for you to grow at home

>>> Those that can be grown INSIDE as well as OUTSIDE

>>> Those that can be grown in SMALL SPACES, if you have limited space

>>> The best temperature and climate for each of these superfoods

>>> HOW MUCH harvest you can expect

>>> Which of these superfoods grows the FASTEST (one supremely healthy superfood takes 2 weeks or less for a harvest!)

>>> And much more!

Head here now for this very useful and completely free new guide



Now, this easy-to-follow new guide called "Superfood Gardening" is provided to you from my friend and master gardener, Stacey Murphy.

She's giving it to you today in support of her forthcoming free online event called the Superfood Garden Summit.

And being so passionate about gardening, I can't wait to attend this online event myself!

It's going to be jam-packed with gardening knowledge, and I am certain you'll love the event whether you're new to gardening or have been "diggin' in the dirt" for decades!

And, truly, this practical new guide showcasing the 12 superfoods you can easily grow and raise at home is a great place to start, so...

Click here to get your free copy of "Superfood Gardening: Vitality, Longevity and Nourishment with 12 Superfoods ANYONE Can Grow"
 
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Are you ready to take your irrigation to the next level?

Wicking beds are amazing. Many urban growers I know, as soon as they learn about wicking beds, they become so excited that they start building one right away.

So what exactly is it?

It’s a garden bed with lining to hold water at the bottom. Water is drawn upward to the surface like a wick. Wicking beds are a water-efficient, self-watering way to irrigate your crops.

They are ideal for people with limited strength or mobility because you don’t have to carry heavy water containers. Plus, you can build the be to be a comfortable height so you don’t have to stoop down. That’s a win in my book!

My good friend Ray wrote a series on his experience with wicking beds (plus how to build one). Check it out and prepare yourself to get seriously stoked on this idea.

Article 1: Building my wicking bed

Article 2: Wicking beds 2.0

Article 3: Wicking beds 3.0
 
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Jimi said:
Are you ready to take your irrigation to the next level?

Wicking beds are amazing. Many urban growers I know, as soon as they learn about wicking beds, they become so excited that they start building one right away.

So what exactly is it?

It’s a garden bed with lining to hold water at the bottom. Water is drawn upward to the surface like a wick. Wicking beds are a water-efficient, self-watering way to irrigate your crops.

They are ideal for people with limited strength or mobility because you don’t have to carry heavy water containers. Plus, you can build the be to be a comfortable height so you don’t have to stoop down. That’s a win in my book!

My good friend Ray wrote a series on his experience with wicking beds (plus how to build one). Check it out and prepare yourself to get seriously stoked on this idea.

Article 1: Building my wicking bed

Article 2: Wicking beds 2.0

Article 3: Wicking beds 3.0
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Some of my neighbors have made these for their gardens- I will try to get pics of them.
 
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[Event] Garden Event of the Summer!​
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We have ants in our plants! 😀 Things are so exciting around here as we prepare for the Superfood Garden Summit!

We hope you plan to join us June 22nd-25th as 18 visionary growers will share with you their wisdom to supercharge your garden…and your health! When you have experts in your corner helping you make great garden choices, growing food becomes simple.​
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Here are just a few things you’ll discover in this online event:​
  • The simple steps to growing nutrient-dense superfoods… anywhere, all year long.
  • Common mistakes to avoid so you can grow a more abundant harvest with less work.
  • An action plan to create NOW to be READY for your peak growing season so you can avoid the overwhelm.
  • How to grow bigger, healthier harvests by optimizing the nutrient density of all your edible plants.
  • Start supercharging your soil and choosing a composting system to make your gardening easier and more bountiful.

🎉 PLUS … there will be prizes each day!​
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June 14th - TREE CARE Chat**​

"Extreme Heat and Fruit Trees in the Desert"​

at 5pm AZ (5pm Pacific / 8pm Eastern)

With SPECIAL GUEST Scott Murray.
Extreme heat is no joke especially in the low desert of Arizona. Taking care of your fruit trees and helping them survive is a lot simpler when you understand some of the basics. Let's talk about what you can do at home..​

 
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June 21st - SEED Chat​

"Squashes - Summer & Winter"​

at 5pm AZ (5pm Pacific / 8pm Eastern)

Help! How can we tell the difference between summer and winter squashes and why is it important? What are the challenges with cross-pollination and why don’t the three different species of squash cross? And what are they? What are the pitfalls of planting and planning for harvest? So many questions and so many answers can be found on Seed Chat with Greg and Bill.​

 
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Hey Jimi

Are you looking to shake up your garden this year a bit? Grow something new? Maybe focus on crops that are packed with nutrients and will help supercharge your diet?

The good news is that gardening can be simpler (and more delightful) than most people imagine. Grow Your Own Vegetables should know — they’ve helped hundreds of thousands of people grow successful vegetable and herb gardens in every climate there is.

And now they’ve teamed up with 16+ visionary gardeners for the garden event of the summer:



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Click here to claim your spot at the Superfood Garden Summit


You’ll discover how to supercharge your garden and supercharge your health with growing exciting superfoods that contribute to your health and vitality.

These are the foods that hold the key to the most serious illnesses humanity now faces… cancer, heart disease, autoimmune disorders, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and even health challenges like chronic pain, stress and anxiety, insomnia, and chronic fatigue.

And you can grow these superfoods right at home with the help of these experienced growers!

The LIVE event begins June 22nd and is only available for a few days. But you won’t find it in theaters or on Netflix!


 
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Healthy Food Means Healthy Soil
Is healthy food truly healthy if the soil is depleted?

We’re losing quality soil.
Here’s what that means…
— Food that doesn’t taste as good
— An increase in diseases as our soil is stripped of vital nutrients
— Skyrocketing food prices
— And eventually, if we continue on this path, no food
But there is hope, and that’s exactly what the inspiring film, The Need To GROW, is about.
>> This week, for a very limited time, you can watch The Need To GROW for free.
This moving documentary has won over a dozen awards at film festivals, including Winner of the Best Documentary, Audience Favorite, and Best Environmental Film
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Hi Jimi,

I'm sure you've noticed: Egg prices have risen about 40% because so many hens have been killed due to the avian flu outbreak ... and prices are expected to stay high for the foreseeable future.

Seems like a good time to be producing your own food, right?

That's why I wanted to let you know about my new f-r-e-e webinar, which teaches you how to take that next step on the path to self-reliance:


This is for people who want the fastest and easiest ways to produce healthy and delicious meat, eggs, and vegetables.

In this educational webinar, I cover:

  • The current status of the global food supply
  • How much land you need
  • The easiest and fastest foods to produce
  • A full plan to be able to produce all your own food
  • How to get started today
>>>Click Here to Register for This Webinar—My Treat!

Warmly,
 
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Hi Jim,

Some people call it "dirt." But the truth is, that soil is the foundation of life.

And because of modern industrialized farming practices, the world’s soils are in trouble.

So unless we do something now, some experts estimate that we’ll run out of healthy soil within a few short decades.

But there is hope, and that’s exactly what the film, The Need To GROW, is about…

And today, you can catch The Need To GROW at no cost.

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This documentary has won over a dozen awards, including Winner of the Best Documentary in the Sonoma International Film Festival, Audience Favorite in the Philadelphia Environmental Film Festival, Best Environmental Film in the Sedona Film Festival, and more.

"No human being should miss this film." —Society of Voice Arts and Sciences
"Perhaps the best film on sustainability I have ever seen." —Terry Grouya, founding director of the American Documentary Film Festival
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by what’s going on with the environment and the status quo, The Need To GROW is a story of hope and solutions.

When you watch the film, you’ll discover how we can grow 100% organic food at warp speed using new technology that can do in 4 days what would take nature 400 years.

Narrated and produced by activist and actress Rosario Dawson (as seen in Wonder Woman, Rent, The Lego Batman Movie, and other blockbusters), this film will show you what you can do to save yourself, your loved ones, and your community from a world where food is literally impossible to grow.

This film rocked the independent film circuits when it came out, and this week you can stream it for free.

Go here to watch The Need To GROW.

We promise you’ll be so glad you watched. This film will make you laugh, cry, and leave you more than just hopeful — it’ll inspire you to be part of the solution.

To your health,​
 
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Hey Jimi,

If you’ve ever tried growing your own vegetables, you may have learned that it can involve a lot of trial and error.

What worked last year may not work this year, for a variety of reasons, leaving you dumbfounded about what went wrong.

So, here’s a few little-known, but tried and true veggie gardening tips from the experts…

  • When planning out your garden, grab some powdered milk to mark rows and planting spots. That’s because it also adds calcium to the soil which is a required micronutrient for many plants.
  • Growing cucumbers? Plant sunflowers with them as they make an excellent trellis for vining cukes.
  • Try plastic "mulch" or even some aluminum foil as it helps conserve water, warms the soil, deters pests, keeps away the weeds and lasts long! Just make sure to dispose of it properly when it needs to be replaced.
  • Have limited space? Make the most of it by "interplanting", which means sowing quick-growing veggies between slow-growing ones.
  • If you’re worried about pests and critters, grab some old rags or t-shirts and hang strips of fabric on a few posts. It’s usually enough to scare away bunnies and birds.
  • In the dry summer months, know when to water your plants. If the soil on top is dry at least an inch, make sure to give your plants the drink it needs as much as possible.
We’ll have more tips coming your way soon, so for now, enjoy using these in your garden and I’ll see you soon!

Here’s to a bountiful harvest this season,​
 
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As it stands, the legal system in the United States now recognizes, at least at the level of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, that Roundup and other glyphosate-containing herbicides and pesticides do, in fact, cause cancer
 
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If there’s anyone out there who knows about water harvesting, it’s Brad Lancaster, author of the award-winning Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond and co-founder of DesertHarvesters.org.
If you’re been growing your own food for any length of time, it’s likely you’ve heard of him.
So for this issue of the Urban Grower’s Guide, it’s only natural that I include his water harvesting wisdom.
Brad Lancaster Articles:
  • 8 Principles for Successful Rainwater Harvesting: Part 1
  • 8 Principles for Successful Rainwater Harvesting: Part 2
 
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Hey Jimi

Heads up that the gardening event of the year is starting soon!

And you won’t want to miss out!

I am joined by 16 garden experts who are sharing all they know about helping you grow better, and feed your family for less with supercharged garden crops!





 
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Hi Jimi,

Yesterday was Day 1 of the Superfood Garden Summit, and it was a HUGE hit!

👉 Register here to watch yesterday's presentations (available until 10AM PDT here).👈

Ready for Day 2 !? 🎉 🙌🏽 Below, you’ll find everything you need to make the most of this year’s summit.

10am PDT: Kick off the day with us LIVE HERE for today’s announcements and your chance to win fun garden prizes! All you have to do to win is join us LIVE! >>> Convert this time to your time zone

===> Enter to win a prize here! 🎉

There are two ways to connect to the livestream broadcast: Zoom or Facebook. See access details here: https://superfoodgardensummit.com/live-event/
* It’s best to arrive 15 minutes early to make sure you’re connected before we get started. If you don't already have Zoom on your device, give yourself an extra 5 minutes to download it.

Watch today’s presentations on your own timeline! All of the presentations will be available for 24 hours starting at 10am PDT. Binge watch them all at once, rewatch your favorites on repeat, or share them with your family and friends. Limited time? Watch the ones that interest you first! Since all of the presentations are available for 24 hours (10am PDT - 10am PDT), you can set your own schedule that fits your needs 😍

4pm PDT: Join us live to get your questions answered by one of today's presenters. Please submit your questions before the LIVE Presenter Q&A Panel, and we’ll do our best to get your question answered!

>>> After watching today’s presentations, submit your questions here

>>> Then join the Presenter Q&A Panel at 4pm PDT here

Would you like a text reminder before we start the daily livestreams?
Click here to sign up to receive reminders: https://superfoodgardensummit.com/sms-reminders/

Today’s presenter line-up:
 
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Hi Jimi,

Yesterday was Day 2 of the Superfood Garden Summit, and it had us all daydreaming about new garden projects!

Yesterday’s presentations were all about making your garden space and your dinner plate more sustainable for the long haul. Thousands of gardeners just like you joined in!

👉 Register here to watch yesterday's presentations (available until 10AM PDT here).👈

Day 3 action starts soon 🎉 🙌🏽

Today’s presentations are about getting the basics right so your garden (and community) can thrive. Living things–from greens to fruit trees to little kids–only thrive if they have all the good stuff they need to grow. Learn how to make great fundamental choices that support the garden, lifestyle, and future you want!

Today’s presenter line-up:
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🍑 Planting Fruit Trees for Success with Greg Peterson Fresh-picked fruit is so flavorful and nutritious, you won’t want to go back to the grocery store stuff! Fruit trees are a sweet treat that keep on giving for years. Learn how to buy, plant, nourish, and water smart for fruit trees that thrive!

🌿 Choosing Greens Varieties for All Climates with Michael Kilpatrick Follow along for a greenhouse tour, and learn why you don’t have to leave growing abundant, nutritious greens to the farmers. You’ll get his top picks for greens to grow, varieties to try, and seed catalogs to find them in!

🏫 School Gardens for Super Kids (and at Home!) with Jessica Smith Kids actually LOVE eating vegetables…that they grew themselves! Getting involved with a local school by helping start a school garden is a powerful way to teach kids in your community about where their food comes from and why it’s so important to grow your own. Create a rainbow of superfoods that kids will love, and snag new snack ideas for your garden harvests at school or at home.

🔬 The Miracle of Soil Organic Matter with Matt Powers Learn to build living soil from the…ground up…with the power of organic matter! Healthy, living soil makes your harvest nutrient-dense and helps your plants thrive. Team up with the microbial life in the soil for incredible yields and soil that gets better every season.

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Here’s today’s schedule of opportunities to join us LIVE and win garden prizes:

10am PDT: Kick off the day with us LIVE HERE for today’s announcements and your chance to win fun garden prizes! All you have to do to win is join us LIVE!

>>> Convert this time to your time zone

===> Enter to win a prize here! 🎉
 
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Holy guacamole Jimi!

Can you believe it's the last day of the Superfood Garden Summit already? We are definitely going out with a bang! 💥

Still not registered for the Summit? It’s not too late!

👉 Register here to watch yesterday's presentations (available until 10AM PDT here).👈

Today’s presentations are about seeing the opportunities for growth that are all around you. Abandoned lots can become gardens, superfoods don’t have to be expensive tropical fruits, and weeds don’t have to be your enemy!

Sometimes, it’s about shifting your perspective and working with nature instead of fighting. When you work with nature, gardening becomes easier, and your food has more nutrients and flavor!

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The Amazing Elderberry with John Moody: Elderberry berries and flowers are absolutely packed with nutrition AND they’re easy to grow and propagate in lots of different spaces. This prolific plant will put some zing on your plate…and your immune system!

Weeds are Superfoods too! (for you & your garden) with Tasha Greer: Take a tour of Tasha’s weed-free homestead, and take a sneak peak inside her new book, Weed Free Gardening. You can prevent weeds before they even sprout by implementing savvy garden design, improving your soil, and addressing problems…at the root!

Double the Nutrient Content of Your Crops + Citrus for Cleansing with Jana Bogs: Food is medicine…when you’re eating the right food! The nutrient density of our food has decreased alarmingly over the last century, and our health is suffering for it! Learn how caring for your soil and going Beyond Organic ensure your food has all the vitality Mother Nature has to offer. Unlock vibrant health…just by eating!

We Decided to Become Farmers film with Rob Herring: “We Decided to Become Farmers” follows the inspiring journeys of four urban farmers in Boston and Detroit. “We wanted to have a farmer's market in our neighborhood, and we couldn't get any farmers to come,” says Bobby Walker of The Urban Farming Institute, “So we decided to become farmers.” The film highlights the power of growing your own food to foster hope, renew communities, and create health for your body and family.

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I got some of the weeds outta my garden so I can show some pictures

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my onions didn't do as good this year, it was too wet to get them in on time but will still get some fair ones. :(

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Tomatoes got off to a fairly good start:)

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Here's my cucumbers and winter squash;)
 
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Here are some of my taders blooming, they were late too cause of weather but still gonna get some

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Below is my first run of beets, hoping to get another run in after these come out

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I found this on one of my tomato cages

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This is the largest praying mantis egg case I have ever seen in all my life and the hatchlings were all over an inch long at birth, normal ones are much smaller.
 
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2WhiteWolves said:
Did I miss @SnapDragon NY pics
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No I haven't taken pics of my veggie and flower gardens yet- waiting for more daylilies to bloom, hopefully soon and full of buds. Deer like to eat them and hoping they don't eat them all like in the past few years.
Waiting for the veggie plants to grow bigger since I just planted them the end of May.
Soon there will be garden pics, I promise.
 
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