Home Gardener’s
Weekly
Issue
No. 137
August
15, 2025
Plant-Based Coaching Workshop
turn your passion into purpose
If you’ve ever shared a healthy recipe, forwarded an article about heart disease prevention, or encouraged someone to try something new for their health, then you already understand the power of supporting change, one conversation at a time. Many of us don’t set out to be coaches—we just care about our loved ones and communities and feel called to help create a more nourishing future.
If that resonates with you, you’ll appreciate the free Plant-Based Coaching Workshop hosted by our friend Ocean Robbins and his team at Food Revolution Network. This three-day online training, from August 22 to August 24, is designed to help you inspire and support healthy choices in others. You’ll learn from doctors, nutritionists, and scientists, gaining valuable insights to elevate your plant-based coaching practice.
Food Revolution Network is dedicated to cutting through health misinformation with credible, science-backed education. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to build a thriving coaching practice, help clients move from intention to lasting habits, and support them in overcoming disease to feel better than ever before.
Weekly Garden Tip
A lot of people choose hot composting for their compost system. But if you produce more compost than you need with hot compost, consider starting a cold compost system.
Cold compost systems show a higher biodiversity of beneficial microorganisms than hot compost systems. That means healthier soil, healthier plants, and a healthier you!
Free Resource
Container Growing Medium
Want your container plants to thrive? Container Growing Medium is your quick guide to choosing the right potting mix for healthy plants. Whether you’re growing in containers or starting seeds for transplants, understanding the components of potting mixes is essential. This guide breaks down the different substrate ingredients, helping you select the best mix for strong, vibrant plants while avoiding common mistakes. Ensure your plants get the best start with the perfect growing medium!
Learn over 40 different strategies to prevent pests, diseases, and weeds in your garden—everything you need to succeed!
🌱 Learn to identify diseases so you can effectively manage and prevent them.
🌱 Create and execute a plan tailored to YOUR garden and preferences.
🌱 Discover how to enrich your soil so you can significantly decrease diseases.
🌱 Identify beneficial insects so you know which ones to leave in your garden.
🌱 Create barriers to prevent animals from devouring your garden.
Take control of your garden so you can achieve bigger and healthier harvests from your garden for years to come.
This course is the best resource for you to protect your crops.
Get ahead of pests and diseases by learning:
🌱 Life cycles of pests and diseases
🌱 Best companion plants to repel pests
🌱 Proper techniques to water your plants to reduce diseases
🌱 Correct methods for safely disposing of diseased plant material
🌱 Pruning and harvesting techniques that stop pests and diseases
What students are saying…
“Thanks so much for this training. You have given us so much info, clearing some frustrations we had as gardeners. My biggest takeaway is to amend the beds each session with compost and to harvest weekly to lessen pests.” – Yvonne A.
“I like using companion plantings of herbs and flowers to keep the pests away. I also get creative by putting my green leafy plants outside my upstairs bedroom windows to keep them away from leaf miners and cabbage moths.” – Danielle T.
“Learning these simple, easy-to-apply techniques to help save my plants from pests has been a lifesaver—literally! I definitely have a head start ahead of the pests in my garden this year from applying a few things in this course.” – Denise B.
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Grow $20 of Herbs Each Week – Small Container Garden
Learn how you can grow $20 worth of fresh, flavorful herbs each week in a small container garden! From basil to mint, get tips on cultivating and harvesting easy-to-grow herbs for maximum flavor and value. Get started today and spice up your meals!
What: Goodness Lover
Who: Microbiome Masterclass
When: August 18-25
If you’re dealing with low energy, achy joints, or brain fog, it might not just be “getting older.” These could be signs of chronic gut inflammation. The new Microbiome Masterclass from the Goodness Lover team brings together 27+ gut experts to share practical strategies and real-world solutions for restoring gut balance and boosting your energy and clarity.
What: Regenesis
Who: Health Secrets
When: August 25 – September 2, 2025
In Jonathan Otto’s new docuseries, Regenesis, you’ll hear from renowned health experts who embrace functional medicine—focusing on addressing the root cause of disease, not just treating symptoms. This groundbreaking series will reveal powerful, science-backed natural protocols that can strengthen your immune system and restore balance to your body.
Here’s what you’ll discover in Regenesis:
• Why conventional treatments may not always be the best.
• How functional medicine heals chronic illness by addressing the root cause.
• Natural detox methods to eliminate harmful toxins.
• Inspiring stories of overcoming chronic illness with alternative approaches.
Join us for the world premiere of Regenesis on August 25th, 2025. You’ll gain the knowledge to take control of your health—and discover that true healing is possible.
What: Uncovering the Secrets to Longevity: Live Beyond the Norms
Who: Chris Burres, My Vital C
When: September 10 – September 16, 2025
You’re invited to the complimentary online event, Uncovering the Secrets to Longevity: Live Beyond the Norms, running from September 10-16, 2025. Over 50 experts, including Dr. Steven Gundry, Dave Asprey, and Ben Greenfield, will share strategies to help you feel younger, live longer, and thrive at every stage of life.
Discover insights on genetic testing, mindsets for a healthy life, and practical tips for optimizing your diet, fitness, and lifestyle—so you can stay healthy and active enough to enjoy your garden for years to come. Unlock your healthiest years yet and continue cultivating your garden of vitality!
Dear Arti:
Question: Are coffee grounds good for the soil? If so, for only certain veggie plants? I save all of my grounds and feel that the guidance is mixed. Thanks so much!! – Pam. B., Boise, ID
Answer: Hi Pam,
So glad you reached out!
Coffee grounds can be very good for plants. However, you’ll want to know a few things. First, coffee grounds are high in nitrogen. Nitrogen is the most volatile nutrient, so the nitrogen levels in your soil can vary more quickly. I add coffee grounds to my garden all the time. However, I do not add them to my garden when my root crops are rooting or my fruiting crops are fruiting. Root and fruit crops will opt for nitrogen that produces vegetation over other nutrients needed to produce the root and fruit crop I want to harvest. So, once a root crop begins to develop and a fruiting crop begins to flower, I will not add any more nitrogen to the soil.
And while coffee grounds can be beneficial, like most things it’s best in moderation. So if you feel like there are too many grounds in the garden, add them to your compost pile.
One last note: you may want to avoid using any coffee grounds in your garden that have added flavors or other additives.
GYOV CEO and Lifestyle Gardener Denise Beins is growing vibrant rainbow chard in her garden this season—along with a few other delicious surprises.
The colorful stems and tender leaves not only brighten up the garden but also make a tasty and nutritious addition to any meal.
It’s always a joy to harvest something so beautiful and full of life straight from the garden!
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