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Getting Your Timing Perfect For Succession Planting
Getting Your Timing Perfect For Succession Planting
Succession planting helps you efficiently use limited garden space, prolong your harvest, and spread out the workload. It’s an ideal harvest-extending method for crops, whether flowers or vegetables, that mature in short timeframes or produce one big flush and quit. What is Succession Planting...
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Do you may escape to your garden to get away from stressful or unhealthy relationships? Do you long for more meaningful relationships or wish to find healing and growth through love, just as you nurture your garden to flourish? Whether you're seeking to reignite the spark in your intimate relationship, navigate family disagreements, or bring more love and understanding into your interactions with the world, this event is for you. You’re invited to join us for the first-ever online Power of Love Summit. >>> Register now for FREE <<< 
The Summit features a remarkable group of presenters, including relationship psychologists, social scientists, marriage and family counselors, health professionals, artists, storytellers, and spiritual leaders. Please join Ocean Robbins, Deepak Chopra, Jane Fonda, Marianne Williamson, Michael Beckwith, and 50 more presenters… >>> See details and register here for FREE  Boost Your Self-Love: Master self-care practices that affirm your value and enhance your self-esteem Revitalize Your Love Life: Rekindle romance and intimacy with expert-led sessions addressing common relationship challenges Strengthen Family Bonds: Mend and deepen relationships with tools that foster understanding and respect across generations Embrace Healing Techniques: Participate in sessions that utilize love as a foundational tool for emotional and physical healingThis summit is the most comprehensive online event ever presented on the transformative power of love. It covers everything from self-love, romantic love, and family relationships to community love and love for our planet. Just as we nurture our gardens to grow and thrive, we can cultivate love in our lives to foster healing and growth.In the words of Huey Lewis, the power of love makes the world go round!   Grow Your Own Vegetables Team P.S. The mission of this Summit is to inspire personal growth, strengthen relationships as well as love for ourselves, and help empower people to be a force for positive change in a world that needs more love, compassion and connection… Don't miss this unique opportunity to explore the many dimensions of love and its incredible potential to transform our lives. Register Here. |
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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
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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[ARTICLE] 3-Expert Tips for Growing Tomatoes
From silver mulch and DIY soil recipes to flawless varieties, 3 master tomato growers offer their best tomato-growing tips.
Click here to read the full article.
From silver mulch and DIY soil recipes to flawless varieties, 3 master tomato growers offer their best tomato-growing tips.
Click here to read the full article.
[VIDEO] You're Not Eating Enough Food
How many different kinds of foods do you eat in a week? There is a simple and exciting way to increase your gut bacteria and diversity. Click here to watch a short video and learn why a diverse diet is so vital to the health of your gut.
How many different kinds of foods do you eat in a week? There is a simple and exciting way to increase your gut bacteria and diversity. Click here to watch a short video and learn why a diverse diet is so vital to the health of your gut.
[FREE FROM TGN] A.I. and the Future of Food
As you've noticed, A.I. (short for Artificial Intelligence) is quickly creeping into many aspects of our lives. Our farms are no exception. This eye-opening interview, probably the most impactful interview The Grow Network has ever done, dives into the topic of A.I. and its growing effects on the future of food. Click here to watch free for 72 hours only!
As you've noticed, A.I. (short for Artificial Intelligence) is quickly creeping into many aspects of our lives. Our farms are no exception. This eye-opening interview, probably the most impactful interview The Grow Network has ever done, dives into the topic of A.I. and its growing effects on the future of food. Click here to watch free for 72 hours only!
[IN CASE YOU MISSED IT] Regrowing Kitchen Scraps
With minimal effort and resources, regrowing kitchen scraps can transform everyday cooking into a sustainable and rewarding gardening adventure. Click here for more information about our easy-to-follow weekend project, Growing from Kitchen Scraps. It's perfect for those of us with small spaces!
With minimal effort and resources, regrowing kitchen scraps can transform everyday cooking into a sustainable and rewarding gardening adventure. Click here for more information about our easy-to-follow weekend project, Growing from Kitchen Scraps. It's perfect for those of us with small spaces!
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Imagine strolling through your garden, the air filled with a sweet, citrusy aroma as you brush past clusters of lush green leaves. That’s the joy of lemon balm, a favorite among herbalists.
Today, Tara Ruth dives into the calming world of lemon balm (Melissa officinalis).
Tara explores the vibrant qualities of lemon balm, revealing how this wonderful herb can soothe your soul and body:
Savor a cup of lemon balm tea as you read through the post—it’s a small but meaningful way to engage with the healing power of herbs.
Enjoy the read right here and the delightful aroma of lemon balm in your life!
Warmly,
John Gallagher
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Our post also answers some burning questions about lemon balm:
Plus, discover unique ways to integrate lemon balm into your culinary adventures, like the lemon balm poppy seed cake recipe included in today’s post—it’s a treat for the senses!
Imagine strolling through your garden, the air filled with a sweet, citrusy aroma as you brush past clusters of lush green leaves. That’s the joy of lemon balm, a favorite among herbalists.
Today, Tara Ruth dives into the calming world of lemon balm (Melissa officinalis).
Tara explores the vibrant qualities of lemon balm, revealing how this wonderful herb can soothe your soul and body:
- Stress Relief: Discover how lemon balm acts as a relaxing nervine to promote calm and uplift spirits, perfect for those challenging days.
- Digestive Health: Learn about its role in soothing the digestive system and making meal times more comfortable.
- Skin Care: Find out how topical and internal uses of lemon balm support skin health, reducing irritation and enhancing your natural glow.
Savor a cup of lemon balm tea as you read through the post—it’s a small but meaningful way to engage with the healing power of herbs.
Enjoy the read right here and the delightful aroma of lemon balm in your life!
Warmly,
John Gallagher
LearningHerbs
PS...
Our post also answers some burning questions about lemon balm:
- Who should avoid it due to potential effects on thyroid function?
- Is lemon balm more effective fresh or dried?
- How can it support cognitive function?
Plus, discover unique ways to integrate lemon balm into your culinary adventures, like the lemon balm poppy seed cake recipe included in today’s post—it’s a treat for the senses!
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[ARTICLE] Black Spots on Tomato Leaves? Save the Day With This Simple Organic Fix!
Black spots on tomato leaves don't spell the end for your garden when you use the following easy-fix treatment for this usually lethal fungus.
Click here to read the full article.
[FREE FROM TGN] The Miracle of Garlic eBook
See why garlic is touted as the "Kitchen Health Miracle" in this free eBook from The Grow Network. It can be more potent than Pharmaceuticals! This eBook is filled with EASY kitchen remedies for common colds, flus, sore throats, ear infections, and more! Plus, learn to boost immunity BEFORE you get sick! Click here to download it now!
Black spots on tomato leaves don't spell the end for your garden when you use the following easy-fix treatment for this usually lethal fungus.
Click here to read the full article.
[FREE FROM TGN] The Miracle of Garlic eBook
See why garlic is touted as the "Kitchen Health Miracle" in this free eBook from The Grow Network. It can be more potent than Pharmaceuticals! This eBook is filled with EASY kitchen remedies for common colds, flus, sore throats, ear infections, and more! Plus, learn to boost immunity BEFORE you get sick! Click here to download it now!
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[ARTICLE] Detoxing Soil
Marjory's new project, called The Soil Detox Project, will determine if specially developed soil microbes can clean up heavy metals, glyphosates, and other nasty chemicals from your soil.
THIS IS HUGE!
We hope to provide a new way to counter chemtrails and pesticide drift from contaminating your backyard farm that is easy to apply and has proven results.
Click here to check out the details of Marjory's new project.
[VIDEO] The Power of Losing
Join Marjory as she shares a short story about how a loss was fun and powerful. You never know what will happen when you go for it!
Click here to watch this inspirational video.
Marjory's new project, called The Soil Detox Project, will determine if specially developed soil microbes can clean up heavy metals, glyphosates, and other nasty chemicals from your soil.
THIS IS HUGE!
We hope to provide a new way to counter chemtrails and pesticide drift from contaminating your backyard farm that is easy to apply and has proven results.
Click here to check out the details of Marjory's new project.
[VIDEO] The Power of Losing
Join Marjory as she shares a short story about how a loss was fun and powerful. You never know what will happen when you go for it!
Click here to watch this inspirational video.
The Complete Raised Bed Carrot Growing Guide
The Complete Raised Bed Carrot Growing Guide
Growing carrots in traditional garden beds gives some gardeners fits. They can be tricky to germinate and don't transplant well. But, once you get it down pat, the joy of a fresh, crisp carrot straight from the garden will convince you to keep going. Fortunately, the biggest carrot growing...
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The Weed-Free Garden
The Weed-Free Garden
Weeding. Ugh, right? Many of us view it with dread. Maybe we were tortured with it as a child when all we wanted to do was jump on our bikes and play with the other kids or go to the swimming pool. Perhaps we've never been taught how to weed correctly, even though it seems pretty...
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Here's my recent garden pictures
My broccoli, I have cut and devoured 15 heads so far, absolutely delicious
Here's a head I cut today
Then here's my sweet peppers and onions in the background
Here's one of my 32 mater plants, if you look close you can see the maters forming
My broccoli, I have cut and devoured 15 heads so far, absolutely delicious
Here's a head I cut today
Then here's my sweet peppers and onions in the background
Here's one of my 32 mater plants, if you look close you can see the maters forming
Here, if I wouldn't of gotten in the way, you can see my onions startin to bulb
More maters
Here's my cukes gettin ready to climb the fence
More maters and in the background you can see my taders back there are through bloomin and I'll be diggin them in 5 to 6 weeks I hope.
More maters
Here's my cukes gettin ready to climb the fence
More maters and in the background you can see my taders back there are through bloomin and I'll be diggin them in 5 to 6 weeks I hope.
And finally a couple pic's of my Blue taders bloomin, my original plan was to plant my Red, whiten and Blue taders all at the same time, sorta a patriotic tader patch but with wife havin surgery again I had to plant each kind individually, the blue is hard to see but did the best I could.
My gold taders already bloomed and blooms fell off too
My gold taders already bloomed and blooms fell off too
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Leave 'em BEE : The Busy Bees in Every Garden
Leave 'em BEE : The Busy Bees in Every Garden
We love our bees, even the ones that sting! They are remarkable creatures that play an essential role in our ecosystems, particularly in pollination. But not all bees are created equal. Honey and bumble may be the most recognizable, but there are other native bees that are just as vital and most...
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Milkweed and Monarchs: Why So Monogamous?
Milkweed and Monarchs: Why So Monogamous?
When we think of iconic relationships in nature, the bond between milkweed and monarch butterflies may be the strongest of the sort. This unique, intimate, and exclusive relationship has fascinated scientists and nature enthusiasts alike. But what makes this partnership so special, and why do...
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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:
We will help you identify exactly what needs to be done in your yard to be on your way to water self-sufficiency. Click here to learn more and enroll.
As always, please send me an email if you have any questions!
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
We will help you identify exactly what needs to be done in your yard to be on your way to water self-sufficiency. Click here to learn more and enroll.
As always, please send me an email if you have any questions!
I don't know if this is for the gardening thread or the health thread. It's good news either way:
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More Retailers Are Requiring Produce To Be Certified as Pollinator-Friendly:
More Retailers Are Requiring Produce To Be Certified As Pollinator-Friendly - Organic Consumers
June 13, 2024 | Source: Xerces Society | by Cameron Newell and Eric Mader In a big win for conservation, Kroger, one of the top 5 food retailers in the USA, will now require all fresh produce suppliers to use more pollinator-friendly practices by 2030! With similar recent commitments by Walmart
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Love all these pics. What a magnificent backyard farm.
And I don't see any wascally wabbits.
it was too hot for man or beast that day, they were somewhere tryin to stay cool
Drought-Tolerant Plants: The Earth-Friendly Herb Garden
Drought-Tolerant Plants: The Earth-Friendly Herb Garden
Create a sustainable and earth-friendly herb garden with drought-tolerant plants. Learn how to conserve water while still enjoying fresh herbs at home.
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You’re invited, Jimi, to join in on a LIVE 1-on-1 Interview with Commercial Microgreens Grower Crystal Meserole, who shares her secrets to successfully growing microgreens.
The interview will be followed by a LIVE Question & Answer session with Crystal, where she answers YOUR microgreen questions directly. Submit your questions today for the LIVE Q&A at the link below.
Ask Your Microgreen Questions HERE
Now, mark your calendar for the LIVE Event…
What: Grow Your Own Vegetables LIVE 1-on-1 Interview Q&A with
Commercial Microgreens Grower Crystal Meserole
When: Thursday, June 27th at 4pm Pacific / 7pm Eastern
Where: Online via Zoom (Click HERE at the Date and Time Above)
Add this event to your calendar
Ask Your Microgreen Questions HERE
To your thriving micro garden,
Grow Your Own Vegetables Team
PS Here’s that link for you to ask your questions: https://growyourownvegetables.org/microgreens-get-answers
The interview will be followed by a LIVE Question & Answer session with Crystal, where she answers YOUR microgreen questions directly. Submit your questions today for the LIVE Q&A at the link below.
Ask Your Microgreen Questions HERE
Now, mark your calendar for the LIVE Event…What: Grow Your Own Vegetables LIVE 1-on-1 Interview Q&A with
Commercial Microgreens Grower Crystal Meserole When: Thursday, June 27th at 4pm Pacific / 7pm Eastern
Where: Online via Zoom (Click HERE at the Date and Time Above)
Add this event to your calendar
Ask Your Microgreen Questions HERE
To your thriving micro garden,
Grow Your Own Vegetables Team PS Here’s that link for you to ask your questions: https://growyourownvegetables.org/microgreens-get-answers