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Jimi

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Have you ever wondered how something so small can have such a big impact on your health?
Microgreens—tiny, nutrient-dense greens—are easy to grow indoors and can boost your health, from strengthening your immune system to enhancing energy and promoting glowing skin. 💪✨
That’s why our friends at Grow Your Own Vegetables created a 3-Day virtual event to show you how easy it can be to grow your own food indoors!
During 3-day virtual journey event, 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.
  • Join daily live 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!
Microgreens are a powerful way to add vibrant, fresh greens to your life. Don’t miss this chance to harness their magic for your health!
--->>Reserve Your Spot for The Magic of Microgreens Online Event 🌱
So, are you ready to grow healthier?
Rootin’ for you,​
So thankful that you're making an investment in your health, your life and yourself.
Because health means everything,​
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Jimi

Jimi

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Greetings, Garden Enthusiast! 🌼

This week’s edition of Home Gardener’s Weekly is blooming with tools and tips to grow your gardening know-how! Here's just a peek at what’s inside:

🌿 Master your health with food – Don’t miss the Food for Health Masterclass, offering expert insights into growing and using fresh produce to nourish your body.
🍃 Composting made simple – Practical tips to turn kitchen scraps into garden gold!
🎥 Boost your herb game – A video guide to creating a lush herb garden for cooking and teas.
✨ Highlight of the week – Join us for the Magic with Microgreens 3-day virtual event! Learn everything you need to start growing nutrient-packed microgreens from the comfort of your home. This is a can’t-miss experience!
🌾 Harvest Club alert – Don’t forget, the next Garden Jam session is Monday, December 9th. Connect with fellow gardeners and share your harvest stories!
🌱 Radish know-how – This week’s garden tip reveals how to grow radishes well in any weather.
💌 From our Dear Arti – Check out our column about planting seeds from grocery store produce.​
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This is just a taste of the inspiration and insights we’ve packed inside…

To dig in, open your newsletter today!

🌱 Grow Your Own Vegetables Team 🌱​
 
Bliss Doubt

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Despite Critics, Organic Farming Thrives​


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Despite critics, organic farming thrives in heart of US corn country

By Keith Schneider WEST BEND, Iowa – People searching for ways to limit the toll industrialized American agriculture takes on communities, land, and water may want to make a visit to Clear Creek Acres in northern Iowa. With just shy of 800 residents, West Bend, Iowa is barely a blip on a...
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Jimi

Jimi

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Hi Jimi,

Imagine having fresh greens ready in just days—right on your kitchen counter!

(Yep, even in the winter.)

Microgreens are tiny, flavorful greens that grow fast, so you can enjoy fresh, homegrown greens in as little as 7-14 days! Whether you’re looking to add a pop of flavor to meals or just love the idea of harvesting your own food, microgreens make it easy to bring the farm to your kitchen. 🥗

If you’ve wanted to try growing some, our friends over at Grow Your Own Vegetables are holding a LIVE microgreen event Dec. 10-12. Led by commercial microgreen grower Crystal Meserole, the event will include free microgreen training and Q&As—and you’re invited!







Why grow microgreens?​

🌿 Super fast growth — from seed to plate in a week or two!

🌿 Incredibly fresh — you can snip and enjoy them at peak flavor.

🌿 Grow indoors — so you can enjoy greens year-round!


You literally can’t get any fresher than the greens you grow in your own house!



 
Jimi

Jimi

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Jimi, did life get in the way of catching all the sessions during The Magic of Microgreens this week? You’re not alone! We’ve received so many messages asking for access to the replays. And we have great news—your chance to dive back in is here!

Magic of MIcrogreens ENCORE Weekend

For this weekend only, all three days of event recordings are available for you to watch—whether you missed a session or want to revisit your favorite tips and insights. It’s the perfect companion to your cozy weekend vibes (maybe alongside some holiday movies?).

>>> Access the full Magic of Microgreens Encore Replay

You can watch from now until 11:59pm Pacific on Sunday, December 15th.

We answered dozens of microgreen questions during the event but there are still several more and we want to do our best to cover enough information to equip you with confidence to get started.

So, we decided to do one more Q&A session this Monday, December 16th, at 10am PT / 1pm ET to get through more of your questions. 👏

We hope you join us … you never know, we may have some fun surprises up our sleeves!

>>> See Q&A details, submit your questions & more!

We’ve reviewed 100’s of takeaways from The Magic of Microgreens attendees and there are so many people who are excited to start growing!

Here’s what attendees are saying about the event:
📝 “Love this course. Sooooo much information. Great question and answer periods!” Amy
🌱 ““Yes! I learned so much and feel very empowered to go forth and grow.” Alva
💡 “I love the expertise that Crystal brings to the table in this event/mini-course.” Larisa

One recurring theme? The information is invaluable no matter your skill level—whether you’re just getting started or already a seasoned gardener. Even a CPA in the chat was amazed by Crystal’s cost comparison of growing your own microgreens versus buying them at the store!

Don’t miss this opportunity to soak in the wisdom and inspiration before it’s gone. And we’d love for you to join us for the live Q&A on Monday—you might even catch a surprise or two!

Enjoy the encore, and we hope to see you Monday!

🌱 The Grow Your Own Vegetables Team 🌱
 
Jimi

Jimi

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Arts & Culture​

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Some 10,000 years ago, as humans shifted from hunter-gatherer societies to permanent settlements, the cultivation and modification of crops began. Plants were crossbred to enhance their best traits, and this process gradually improved the taste, size, and yield of their fruit. Today, our modern produce tells the story of the coevolution between humans and the plants we eat.
 
Jimi

Jimi

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50 EASY Step-By-Step Container Gardening Projects (shipping your free guide below)

I have an exciting announcement to share!

My friend Susan is celebrating her gardening book, The Backyard Harvest, becoming a bestseller!

She's sold over 200,000 copies since it was released!

Go Susan!

I've personally used this step-by-step container gardening guide at home and think it's an incredible resource filled with some really fun projects.

Sooooo... I asked Susan if she was willing to give away some free copies to UpWellness community members... and she said YES!

So if you're 1 of the first 100 people to click this link and send her your address, she'll ship you a FREE copy of her book!
(click here to see if any free copies are still available)

This fun, fulfilling, and exciting trend is the perfect way to discover how to grow delicious fruits and vegetables in your own backyard, front yard, or spare space…

No matter what your skill level is.

Susan's laid out the entire process, from start to finish!

Here are just a handful of tips and tricks you’ll discover inside this comprehensive container gardening guidebook The Backyard Harvest:

✓ Breathe life into your garden with these soil, sun and water tips carefully cultivated to help you get the most out of your very own fruits, vegetables, and herbs…

✓ Unlock the fun and excitement of creating industrial-style PVC containers for all your food, flowers, and more! You’re bound to get hooked on these fun and creative designs…

✓ Deciding on which succulents to choose to add to your garden can be soooo much fun! The best part is that they’re easy to care for, add subtle beauty, and often thrive with little attention…

✓ How to pair the right herb with the right container. Plus, tips and tricks to help you have a rewarding experience growing herbs of all kinds…

✓ And so, so much more…!

Even non-gardeners are crazy about this guidebook because it’s full of such easy, step-by-step methods that take out so much of the hard work, and adds back in so much more fun!

>> Click here to claim your FREE Backyard Harvest Handbook (ships to your door today!)

Plus, you’ll also get 5 FREE bonuses added at no extra cost when you request your copy on the next page – and it’s super simple and quick to do…

But you have to hurry! Only 100 FREE copies have been set aside for those who act fast – and once they’re out, that’s it.

That’s why I’m hoping you’ll click here and confirm your address now, so you don’t miss out on your chance to get your copy today!

Good luck!

Dr. Josh
 
Jimi

Jimi

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8 Winter Gardening Tasks to Not Forget About (this time)​

seedsnsuch.com

8 Winter Gardening Tasks to Not Forget About (this time)

By the middle of December, most of us have had a killing frost, and there may be a blanket of white stuff on the ground. While garden activity settles down for a long winter nap this time of year, there are still a few things to be done. Between the holidays, stuffing ourselves with food, naps...
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Jimi

Jimi

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Without further ado, here are the most-read Gardening Articles of the year!

How to Grow a Peach Tree From Seed (Hint: Don’t Toss Those Pits!)
Save money by learning how to grow a peach tree from germinated peach pits. (It works for plums and cherries too!)
https://thegrownetwork.com/how-to-grow-a-peach-tree-from-seed/

Homemade Natural Fertilizer—15 Simple and Inexpensive Options
Here are 15 simple and inexpensive natural fertilizer options to DIY using common household items—plus 5 recipes for homemade plant food.
https://thegrownetwork.com/homemade-natural-fertilizer/

How to Grow 21 Amazing Fruit Trees From Seed
Here’s how to grow fruit trees from seed, plus how long fruit trees take to bear from seed and tricks you can use for successful germination.
https://thegrownetwork.com/fruit-trees-from-seed/

How to Outsmart the Squash Borer
The dreaded squash borer doesn’t have to squash your summer cucurbits! Overcome this fearsome foe with one of these tested techniques.
https://thegrownetwork.com/outsmart-squash-borer/

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 normally lethal fungus.
https://thegrownetwork.com/black-spots-on-tomato-leaves-simple-organic-treatment/

Lasagna Gardening Builds AMAZING Soil!
Nature is a compost-generating machine. Every fall, leaves drift down from the tree canopy, blanketing the ground with organic matter. Over the following year, those leaves break down into rich humus that feeds plant roots, increases the water-holding capacity of the soil, harbors beneficial organisms, and softens hard ground.
Lasagna gardening does the same.
https://thegrownetwork.com/lasagna-gardening-amazing-soil/

How to Build a Low Tunnel: A Simple, Inexpensive Way to Extend Your Growing Season
Low tunnels are an inexpensive, DIY way to extend your growing season. Learn how to build a low tunnel that suits your climate and needs.
https://thegrownetwork.com/build-low-tunnel/
 
Jimi

Jimi

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Member For 5 Years
Consider this, Jimi…

In the space of a small car, you could grow hundreds of dollars of fresh organic vegetables and herbs in just 40 days! And you can do that again and again in that same space for years!

These are nutrient-rich foods that prevent chronic diseases and help you focus on what’s important in life. And you can share these healthy habits with your friends, family, and neighbors!

Imagine the most flavorful foods you’ve ever tasted AND a lifestyle of health and vitality.

Greens are small and don’t take up much space to grow, but they pack a huge nutritional punch.

🥬 Grab your copy of “Grow Your Own Greens” 🥬

When you download this guide, you will also receive access to a step-by-step video that walks you through the process of growing five different types of greens that you can grow right at home.

Imagine a BIG homegrown health plan in a tiny box.

Learn about sprouts, shoots, microgreens, lettuce mixes, and braising greens as well as how to decide which one is right for you.

To a lifetime of fresh varieties of greens!

🌱 The Grow Your Own Vegetables Team 🌱

PS—Thousands of growers have downloaded this free guide. They are setting up small gardens all around the world and discovering the benefits of homegrown. Get started on yours today!

 
Bliss Doubt

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Proposed farm bill poses threat to farmers.

organicconsumers.org

Proposed Farm Bill Poses Threat to Farmers - Organic Consumers

December 15, 2024 | Source: Telegram & Gazette | by Wenona Racicot At Chockalog Farm, a family-operated farm since 1965, we go beyond organic and sustainable practices by embracing regenerative agriculture as well. This means that we always strive to leave the land better than we found it.
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