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Jimi

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Member For 5 Years
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Jimi

Diamond Contributor
Member For 5 Years
Hi Jimi,






Most garden problems don’t start with pests or weather…

They start in the very beginning stages—before anything is even planted.

In fact, up to 90% of gardening challenges can be traced back to early setup decisions.

That’s exactly what we cover inside Green Thumb Essentials—and you can start watching right away.







Green Thumb Essentials Event


This 3-day online experience is for you if:
  • You’re not sure where (or how) to start
  • You’ve tried gardening before and it didn’t quite work
  • You have limited space, time, or less-than-ideal conditions
  • You want to grow your own food, but don’t want to waste time or money figuring it out

And the best part? You can start right where you are.

Gardeners who go through this experience tell us they walk away with a clear plan for setting up their garden the right way from the beginning, confidence in what to plant and when, and simple systems that help them grow more food with less effort.

Most importantly, they finally understand how to avoid the common (and costly) mistakes that hold so many gardeners back.

In fact, one of our students used these exact strategies to grow $586 worth of vegetables in just 40 days 🤯

>> Access Green Thumb Essentials TODAY


If you’ve been wanting to grow your own food but didn’t know where to start… this is your next step.

You don’t need a big space.
You don’t need hours a day.
You just need the right approach.

Here’s to your fresh food journey,

🌱 The Grow Your Own Vegetables Team 🌱

P.S. Why grow your own food?

💰 A properly set-up garden can produce hundreds of dollars worth of food in just weeks
🥕 You’ll enjoy fresher, more nutrient-rich food right from your own space
⏱️ And it can fit into your life—without taking over your schedule

Start watching now
 

Jimi

Diamond Contributor
Member For 5 Years
Hi Jimi,



Our grocery stores are filled with artificial flavors, synthetic additives, and ultra-processed foods marketed as “healthy.”

Random AI tools generate meal plans. Social media is full of conflicting advice. And even studies can be influenced by the very industries they’re meant to evaluate.

If you’re trying to make informed decisions about your health, it can feel harder than ever to know what to trust.

And let’s face it… this is part of why so many people feel called to grow their own food.

Because when you grow even a little of what you eat, you start to take back control over the quality, the ingredients, and what actually ends up on your plate. 🌱





2026 Food Revolution Summit
The 2026 Food Revolution Summit Docuseries: The Science of Food and Wellness is a breath of fresh air in all the noise.

Hosted by our friends Ocean Robbins and Nichole Dandrea-Russert, MS, RDN, this online event brings together 40+ trusted doctors, scientists, and nutrition experts to share clear, evidence-based insights on how to support your health … without the confusion.

And for a limited time, you can join at no cost.

Starting April 22, you’ll get access to eight powerful episodes covering topics like heart health, inflammation, energy, longevity, and more.

Each day includes expert interviews and practical takeaways you can actually use, whether you’re growing your own food or simply looking to make better choices with what you eat. In a world filled with artificial everything, this event offers something that’s becoming harder to find…

Real people. Real science. Real food. And real solutions.

>> Save your seat here

🌱 The Grow Your Own Vegetables Team 🌱

P.S. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to sort through all the conflicting health advice out there, you’re not alone. This is a space where things are explained clearly and where you can feel confident about what you’re learning. Join us here.
 

Jimi

Diamond Contributor
Member For 5 Years
Hi Jimi,






“I don’t have time.”
“I don’t have space.”
“My conditions aren’t right.”


These are some of the most common reasons people give for not starting a garden—and they’re completely valid.

But here’s what many gardeners discover once they begin: it’s not really about the vegetables.

It’s about the joy of watching something grow. The connection to your food and your space. The simple satisfaction of realizing, “I did this.” And the sense of freedom that comes from having a little more control over what you eat.

>> Read: Why Grow Your Own Food? (It’s Not Just About the Vegetables)

In this article, you’ll discover why people really grow their own food and why your limitations matter less than you think.

If growing your own food has been on your mind—or you’ve tried before and it hasn’t quite gone as planned—this is a simple place to start 🌱


Happy gardening,

🌱 The Grow Your Own Vegetables Team 🌱
 

Jimi

Diamond Contributor
Member For 5 Years
Are you tired of opening a pack of raspberries to find they’re already mushy? Or finding GIANT strawberries in the grocery store…that barely have any flavor?

Most of the berries you’ll find in the store were picked early, ripened off the plant, and still carry pesticide residue.

Instead, you could be picking berries out of your backyard—sweeter, healthier, and higher in nutritional value.

On April 21st, I’m going live for a free webinar to show you how. If you’re even a little bit interested in growing your own raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, or elderberries…come join us!

👉 Click here to register!

Have a friend who likes to garden? Forward this email to them so they can join too.



To thriving,
 

Jimi

Diamond Contributor
Member For 5 Years
We need to talk about bees.

Whether or not keeping bees is on your radar, there’s one thing everyone can do for a better ecosystem: planting crops that attract and support pollinators.

In this issue of the Grower's Guide, check out these articles on bees and pollinators:

By the way, if you are interested in learning how to raise your own urban livestock such as chickens & goats, our Signature Online Course Urban Animals is on special for a few more days! Click here to learn more and enroll.
 

Jimi

Diamond Contributor
Member For 5 Years
Here ya go, Jimi!

Click below to download the complimentary eGuide you requested.

3D Image of Download: Edible Plants for Beneficials

>>> 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 🌱
 

Jimi

Diamond Contributor
Member For 5 Years
Hi Jimi,







Most garden problems don’t actually show up weeks later—they start in the first few days, before anything is even growing. It comes down to those early decisions: where you place your garden, what you choose to grow, and how you approach the process from the beginning.

Those choices are what determine whether your garden feels frustrating… or actually works.

And the tricky part is, most people don’t realize anything is off until much later—when it’s harder (and often more expensive) to fix.

That’s exactly why Green Thumb Essentials is so important.

🌱 Day 1: Why Grow Food? (It’s More Than Just Veggies)

This is where it all begins.

>> Start watching Day 1 now

You’ll start to see how growing your own food isn’t just about what you plant… It’s about how it connects to your health, your lifestyle, and your sense of freedom and independence.

Because when that foundation is clear, everything else gets easier.

This first session helps you step back and approach your garden in a completely different way.

Instead of guessing…
Instead of reacting…
You start with intention.

And that’s what helps prevent so many of those early mistakes.

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As you’re going through the sessions, we’d love to support you even further, so join us for the…

🗓️ Live Garden Success Q&A 🌱
⏰ Wednesday, April 22 at 11am Pacific​

Bring your questions, your setup, or anything you’re unsure about—we’ll help you get clarity so you can move forward with confidence.

When you register for Green Thumb Essentials, you’ll receive the access link and a place to submit your questions ahead of time.


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