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It's Tomorrow, Seed Up Saturday 2025: Get seeds once, eat food for life
You're invited to attend Seed Up Saturday 2025 to learn seed saving and stock up on bulk seeds, with the event being free and sponsored by Urban Farm and Greg Peterson.
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You're invited to attend Seed Up Saturday 2025 to learn seed saving and stock up on bulk seeds, with the event being free and sponsored by Urban Farm and Greg Peterson.
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| Especially given a recent Salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers, there's no better time to grow your own — and now is the perfect time to start. |
[ARTICLE] 3 Experts Share Their Top Tomato-Growing Tips
From silver mulch and DIY soil recipes to flawless varieties, three master tomato growers offer their best tomato-growing tips.
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[VIDEO] How to Keep Greens Fresher, Longer
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From silver mulch and DIY soil recipes to flawless varieties, three master tomato growers offer their best tomato-growing tips.
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[VIDEO] How to Keep Greens Fresher, Longer
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[FREE FROM OUR FRIENDS] Toxic Nation: The Movie
"I'm from the Government and here to help." According to President Ronald Reagan, those are the nine most terrifying words in the English language. And perhaps it is true.
The instructions we were told to trust have continued to make us sicker. It would seem like America's health crisis wasn't accidental. Seemingly, all at once, untested chemicals, government-approved toxins, and pharma-first policies hit the mainstream.
Is it a coincidence that autoimmune issues, obesity, infertility, and cancer have all risen at the same time? Do the agencies have our well-being or profit in mind?
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"I'm from the Government and here to help." According to President Ronald Reagan, those are the nine most terrifying words in the English language. And perhaps it is true.
The instructions we were told to trust have continued to make us sicker. It would seem like America's health crisis wasn't accidental. Seemingly, all at once, untested chemicals, government-approved toxins, and pharma-first policies hit the mainstream.
Is it a coincidence that autoimmune issues, obesity, infertility, and cancer have all risen at the same time? Do the agencies have our well-being or profit in mind?
Click here to watch the new film Toxic Nation.
Your garden's #1 threat might be this fungus
Hi, Jimi!
Did you know that powdery mildews are one of the most incredibly destructive fungal species?
There are roughly 900 species of this aggressive fungus affecting over 10,000 species of plants in 200 countries across six continents. Whew, that’s a lot of big numbers!
But here’s the good news: You can stop it before it ruins your crops.
That’s why we created this complimentary easy-to-follow guide to help you do just that:
Download The Powdery Mildew Guide HERE
By preventing and managing the powdery mildew in your garden, you not only protect your area but also help prevent the spread to others. And the good news is that the strategies for preventing and managing powdery mildew don’t take a lot of time and effort.
Inside the The Powdery Mildew Guide, you’ll learn:
Natural strategies to prevent mildew before it starts
Strategies for mechanical and biological control
The difference between powdery mildew and downy mildew
Mildew life cycle and the growing conditions it thrives in
Organic “last resort” dusts and sprays
Why sacrifice your harvests when you can easily prevent and manage powdery mildew?
When it comes to protecting your garden, the right strategies help ensure that you keep more of your harvests.
Get The Powdery Mildew Guide HERE
To your disease-free harvest!
The Grow Your Own Vegetables Team
Hi, Jimi!
Did you know that powdery mildews are one of the most incredibly destructive fungal species?
There are roughly 900 species of this aggressive fungus affecting over 10,000 species of plants in 200 countries across six continents. Whew, that’s a lot of big numbers!
But here’s the good news: You can stop it before it ruins your crops.
That’s why we created this complimentary easy-to-follow guide to help you do just that:
Download The Powdery Mildew Guide HERE By preventing and managing the powdery mildew in your garden, you not only protect your area but also help prevent the spread to others. And the good news is that the strategies for preventing and managing powdery mildew don’t take a lot of time and effort.
Inside the The Powdery Mildew Guide, you’ll learn:
Natural strategies to prevent mildew before it starts Strategies for mechanical and biological control The difference between powdery mildew and downy mildew Mildew life cycle and the growing conditions it thrives in Organic “last resort” dusts and spraysWhy sacrifice your harvests when you can easily prevent and manage powdery mildew?
When it comes to protecting your garden, the right strategies help ensure that you keep more of your harvests.
Get The Powdery Mildew Guide HERE To your disease-free harvest!
The Grow Your Own Vegetables Team
Instant Master Gardener #1: The Secret to a Green ThumbThis is part of a course I developed for new gardeners. I'll be posting all 8 modules over the next few weeks.
This was shot when I was living in Oregon. Wasn’t that a beautiful garden? I have many fond memories of that time and place. This short video is the first of an 8 part series that will empower and inspire you. It is only one of the 34 course available at the Grow Network academy. You can get the best deal (lowest cost) on the full Grow Network academy by watching that free webinar and taking the special offer at the end. www.BackyardFoodProduction.com |
Jimi, instead of pickling, I made radish kimchi. You can see it on today's cooking page (01Jun25).
That sounds wonderful, thank you
Stop aphid damage before it starts
Hi, Jimi,
Sooner or later, every gardener runs into aphids. They're one of the most common garden pests — and some (like cabbage aphids) can turn into a full-blown infestation practically overnight!
And with so many colors — green, yellow, pink, brown, black, gray, white, even clear — it’s like they’re auditioning for a Skittles commercial.
That’s why we created this complimentary Aphid Management eGuide to help you prevent aphid problems and keep your plants thriving.
Download Your Guide to Aphid Management HERE
Inside you’ll learn:
♼ The aphid life cycle (and why timing matters)
Natural prevention strategies
Mechanical and biological control methods
Organic sprays and dusts (as a last resort)
Aphids don’t have to win. With just a few simple tactics, you can protect your harvests and keep your garden in balance.
Get Your Guide to Aphid Management guide TODAY
To your pest-free harvest!
The Grow Your Own Vegetables Team
Hi, Jimi,
Sooner or later, every gardener runs into aphids. They're one of the most common garden pests — and some (like cabbage aphids) can turn into a full-blown infestation practically overnight!
And with so many colors — green, yellow, pink, brown, black, gray, white, even clear — it’s like they’re auditioning for a Skittles commercial.
That’s why we created this complimentary Aphid Management eGuide to help you prevent aphid problems and keep your plants thriving.
Download Your Guide to Aphid Management HERE
Inside you’ll learn:
♼ The aphid life cycle (and why timing matters)
Natural prevention strategies Mechanical and biological control methods Organic sprays and dusts (as a last resort)Aphids don’t have to win. With just a few simple tactics, you can protect your harvests and keep your garden in balance.
Get Your Guide to Aphid Management guide TODAY To your pest-free harvest!
The Grow Your Own Vegetables Team 
Instant Master Gardener 2: How Much Land Do You Need To Grow All Your Own Food?
Instant Master Gardener 2: How Much Land Do You Need To Grow All Your Own Food
This is a short video exploring how much space you need to grow your own food. I explore the work of John Jeavons (a master!) who developed a completely plant based methodology for growing food. I think he developed it this way as in many parts of the world where it is implemented, people cannot afford to buy rabbits or chickens. Part of the reason he has such a large space is that he is growing all the fertility the food plants need. Note that I use and highly recommend John’s bio-intensive method, but in raised beds as you see in the free webinar https://backyardfoodproduction.com LOL, I’ve been doing this a long time! You can see I was a lot younger in this short video. |
[ARTICLE] How to Outsmart the Squash Vine Borer
The dreaded squash borer doesn't have to squash your summer cucurbits! Overcome this fearsome foe with one of these tested techniques.
Click here to read the full article.
The dreaded squash borer doesn't have to squash your summer cucurbits! Overcome this fearsome foe with one of these tested techniques.
Click here to read the full article.
Plant catnip all around the vines, close to the vines, and mulch everything well. It keeps squash borers away, and catnip flowers attract honey bees.
If you have cats, they won't bother catnip in the ground, but you can pick some of it, dry it, and make little cloth mouse toys for them. They love that.
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Tell my cats that... They love fresh catnip and I can't start it in the house.
Do they attack it once it's in the ground and well mulched?
If they're attacking your indoor starts, maybe this is one plant you have to get at the local nursery, get it right in the ground, get the mulch all around it. Mine didn't even notice it when I did that.
I don't have cats now, just to avoid confusion, but when I created the huge garden at my auntie's house when I was looking after her, she had two and I had one.
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Something to think of. I'll look if I can find it. The only nursery in my town is Home Depot.
Okay, so I had to look this up. It turns out that not all cats are susceptible to the lure of catnip. About 30 percent are not (see article linked below).
BUT, my next question would be whether or not you had your catnip very well mulched. I think it makes a difference. The mulch might get between the catnip and the cat's smeller. I really don't know, but my organic gardening book emphasized mulching the catnip really well, and applying more mulch if it wore down or blew away.
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Ok I didn't use mulch so maybe that's why
Growing Bountiful Summer Squash
Growing Bountiful Summer Squash
Nothing says garden quite like a fat, sassy hill of summer squash plants. Their huge, deep green leaves, mounding growth habit, and prolific production make them easy-to-grow plants that can really add to your weekly menu options. Did you know summer squash is much more than just zucchini...
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Here you go, Jimi!
Click HERE for Your Guide to Aphid Management eGuide 
When it comes to protecting your garden, the right strategies help ensure that you keep more of your harvests.
Inside your Guide to Aphid Management, you’ll learn:
♼ The life cycle of an aphid and why it’s important to know
Natural prevention strategies
Strategies for mechanical and biological control
Last resort organic dusts and sprays
Why sacrifice your harvests when you can easily prevent and manage aphids?
To your aphid-free garden!
The Grow Your Own Vegetables Team
Click HERE for Your Guide to Aphid Management eGuide When it comes to protecting your garden, the right strategies help ensure that you keep more of your harvests.
Inside your Guide to Aphid Management, you’ll learn:
♼ The life cycle of an aphid and why it’s important to know
Natural prevention strategies Strategies for mechanical and biological control Last resort organic dusts and spraysWhy sacrifice your harvests when you can easily prevent and manage aphids?
To your aphid-free garden!
The Grow Your Own Vegetables Team 
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shift your boundry fence 6 ft jimmi..result...bigger garden
Are you ready to take your irrigation to the next level? Drip tape is flat (pun intended) out the best way to water your garden. 15 years ago my mentor and friend Scott Murray introduced me to this process and it changed my gardens and orchards forever. So what exactly is it? Drip tape irrigation is a low-pressure, highly effective system that delivers water right where we want it through thin, lay flat tubing with pre-spaced emitters. It minimizes water waste by reducing evaporation and runoff, making it ideal for row crops, raised beds and believe it or not orchards (thank's Janis). This system is especially useful for conserving water while promoting healthy root growth. And unlike other drip irrigation systems it evenly distributes water pressure in the entire system. So no more thirsty plants at the end of our drip lines. It is super simple to install, think tinker toys, long lasting system that is super easy to use. That’s a win in my book! Each year we offer a Drip Tape Class live in March and record it, so jump in, watch and send me any questions that you have. Then if you are inspired you can get your Drip Tape Supplies from us. |
[ARTICLE] 5 Must-Have Garden Hand Tools
You don't need much to garden—just soil, seeds, and a few garden hand tools. Here are the 5 essential tools, plus tips on how to use them.
Click here to read the full article.
[IN CASE YOU MISSED IT] How to Outsmart the Squash Vine Borer
The dreaded squash borer doesn't have to squash your summer cucurbits! Overcome this fearsome foe with one of these tested techniques.
Click here to read the full article.
You don't need much to garden—just soil, seeds, and a few garden hand tools. Here are the 5 essential tools, plus tips on how to use them.
Click here to read the full article.
[IN CASE YOU MISSED IT] How to Outsmart the Squash Vine Borer
The dreaded squash borer doesn't have to squash your summer cucurbits! Overcome this fearsome foe with one of these tested techniques.
Click here to read the full article.
What if your garden did most of the work for you!
Hi, Jimi,
Trying to do ALL the garden work by yourself means that you’re working much harder than you need to!
That’s why expert growers partner WITH Mother Nature.
By including certain plants, you attract the garden helpers you need to help manage your precious greens.
AN ADDED PLUS: Many of these special plants are edible so you don’t have to give up precious garden space to get the help you need for your garden.
This complimentary guide will help you attract those garden helpers without losing any harvest.
Download the Edible Flowers for Beneficials Guide HERE
In fact, by planting these plants, you actually increase your yields. Not only do these plants give you a harvest, they also protect your other plants from those crop competitors!
Inside the Edible Flowers for Beneficials Guide, you’ll learn:
8 keys to successfully encouraging beneficials to your garden
Amount of your garden space that should consist of beneficial plants
30+ edible plants to add to your garden that beneficials love
Why sacrifice your harvests when you can plant for both you and the beneficials?
When it comes to protecting your garden, you want the right garden allies without losing any space.
To your abundant harvest!
Grow Your Own Vegetables Team
Hi, Jimi,
Trying to do ALL the garden work by yourself means that you’re working much harder than you need to!
That’s why expert growers partner WITH Mother Nature.
By including certain plants, you attract the garden helpers you need to help manage your precious greens.
AN ADDED PLUS: Many of these special plants are edible so you don’t have to give up precious garden space to get the help you need for your garden.
This complimentary guide will help you attract those garden helpers without losing any harvest.
Download the Edible Flowers for Beneficials Guide HERE
In fact, by planting these plants, you actually increase your yields. Not only do these plants give you a harvest, they also protect your other plants from those crop competitors!
Inside the Edible Flowers for Beneficials Guide, you’ll learn:
8 keys to successfully encouraging beneficials to your garden Amount of your garden space that should consist of beneficial plants 30+ edible plants to add to your garden that beneficials loveWhy sacrifice your harvests when you can plant for both you and the beneficials?
When it comes to protecting your garden, you want the right garden allies without losing any space.
To your abundant harvest!
Grow Your Own Vegetables Team 
The Tart Cherry trees did great this year.
This is just one of them, there is like 4 or 5 more. Unfortunately, my Bing Cherry didn't produce any Cheeries.
This is just one of them, there is like 4 or 5 more. Unfortunately, my Bing Cherry didn't produce any Cheeries.
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I harvested my garlic. This was the first time I had grown it. I was hoping for bigger bulbs, I suspect not enough water. Sure is tasty though.
Download “Edible Flowers for Beneficials”
Here ya go, Jimi!
Click below to download the complimentary eGuide you requested.
>>> Click here for your copy of Edible Flowers for Beneficials <<<
When it comes to protecting your garden, you want the right garden allies without losing any garden space!
Inside the Edible Flowers for Beneficials eGuide, you’ll learn:
8 keys to successfully encourage beneficials to your garden
The amount of garden space that should consist of beneficial plants
30+ edible plants to add to your garden that beneficials love
You want your garden to be strong and resilient to get the healthiest food possible with the least amount of effort. And to do that, you need to attract beneficials to help you manage your garden.
But why sacrifice your harvests when you can plant for both you and the beneficials?
As you partner with nature correctly and deepen your relationship, you’ll find nature can do most of the garden work for you.
To your thriving garden!
Grow Your Own Vegetables Team
Click below to download the complimentary eGuide you requested.
>>> Click here for your copy of Edible Flowers for Beneficials <<<
When it comes to protecting your garden, you want the right garden allies without losing any garden space!
Inside the Edible Flowers for Beneficials eGuide, you’ll learn:
8 keys to successfully encourage beneficials to your garden The amount of garden space that should consist of beneficial plants 30+ edible plants to add to your garden that beneficials loveYou want your garden to be strong and resilient to get the healthiest food possible with the least amount of effort. And to do that, you need to attract beneficials to help you manage your garden.
But why sacrifice your harvests when you can plant for both you and the beneficials?
As you partner with nature correctly and deepen your relationship, you’ll find nature can do most of the garden work for you.
To your thriving garden!
Grow Your Own Vegetables Team
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They are soft neck, so they don't have scapes.
Download “Edible Flowers for Beneficials”
Here ya go, Jimi!
Click below to download the complimentary eGuide you requested.
>>> Click here for your copy of Edible Flowers for Beneficials <<<
When it comes to protecting your garden, you want the right garden allies without losing any garden space!
Inside the Edible Flowers for Beneficials eGuide, you’ll learn:
8 keys to successfully encourage beneficials to your garden
The amount of garden space that should consist of beneficial plants
30+ edible plants to add to your garden that beneficials love
You want your garden to be strong and resilient to get the healthiest food possible with the least amount of effort. And to do that, you need to attract beneficials to help you manage your garden.
But why sacrifice your harvests when you can plant for both you and the beneficials?
As you partner with nature correctly and deepen your relationship, you’ll find nature can do most of the garden work for you.
To your thriving garden!
Grow Your Own Vegetables Team
Click below to download the complimentary eGuide you requested.
>>> Click here for your copy of Edible Flowers for Beneficials <<<
When it comes to protecting your garden, you want the right garden allies without losing any garden space!
Inside the Edible Flowers for Beneficials eGuide, you’ll learn:
8 keys to successfully encourage beneficials to your garden The amount of garden space that should consist of beneficial plants 30+ edible plants to add to your garden that beneficials loveYou want your garden to be strong and resilient to get the healthiest food possible with the least amount of effort. And to do that, you need to attract beneficials to help you manage your garden.
But why sacrifice your harvests when you can plant for both you and the beneficials?
As you partner with nature correctly and deepen your relationship, you’ll find nature can do most of the garden work for you.
To your thriving garden!
Grow Your Own Vegetables Team 
till is to me
I still enjoy that as a snack. Still love lettuce & tomato sandwiches too.
Me too but I liked a little mayo on it
[ARTICLE] Planning a Summer Kitchen? Here are 17 Design Considerations
Planning a summer kitchen? Use these 17 questions to guide the creation of a well-designed space for outdoor cooking and preserving. Click here to read the full article.
Planning a summer kitchen? Use these 17 questions to guide the creation of a well-designed space for outdoor cooking and preserving. Click here to read the full article.
Instant Master Gardener #3: The POWER of Herbs
Instant Master Gardener #3: The POWER of Herbs
Apartment and condo dwellers! Ggetting started with some herbs on a windowsill is a gateway drug... LOL
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