Home Gardener’s
Weekly
Issue
No. 145
October
17, 2025
Did you know you can dramatically boost the health benefits of everyday foods just by changing how you eat them? What if you could get even more nutrition from your garden with a simple trick that unlocks the full anti-inflammatory power of leafy greens like kale, spinach, and arugula—making them incredible for preventing or easing autoimmune conditions.
You’ll find this simple secret (and much more) inside Goodness Lover’s special report, “Top 20 Foods to Help Prevent and Reverse Autoimmune Disease.” It’s available to download for today!
Inside, you’ll discover:
🍕 A pizza topping that stops 85% of sickness-causing pathogens in their track
🥦When eating broccoli can make your autoimmune condition worse—and how to avoid it
🌿The inexpensive herb that cools inflammation and brings fast relief
🥑How to pick (and quickly ripen) the perfect avocado
…and more simple food secrets for healing from the inside out
What You'll Learn
Course Features
Comprehensive Curriculum
From seed to harvest this course walks you step-by-step through everything you need to know to get a successful garden, even if it’s your first season.
Interactive Lessons
Engage with interactive content to guide you through each step including videos, quizzes, done-for-you templates and hands-on projects.
Community Support
Join a community of fellow gardeners to share tips, ask questions, and celebrate successes.
Expert Feedback
Receive support from our garden experts to help you apply each step to your unique garden and preferences.
Lifetime Access
Enjoy lifetime access to all course materials and updates, so you can revisit lessons anytime.
Satisfaction Guarantee
We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee if you’re not completely satisfied with our course.
“I have been gardening vegetables for 10 years, and I’ve attended several workshops on composting taught by master gardeners and professional farm managers. This was the 1st time I heard the difference between the types of bin composting and the advantages of each type. I also never learned how to correct composting problems and the reason for not using meat, dairy, and fatty oils in composting. In the video, I learned the details of making compost tea and learned different ways use it. Also, I had never heard of Biochar before. This was time well spent.” – Leslie R.
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52 Videos
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11 Specialty Topics
Learn the basics of: bee keeping, seed saving, chicken basics, saving seeds, growing garlic, trays, cover crops, season extension, and more!
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Weekly Garden Tip
If you live in an area with high humidity or a lot of rain, many of the perennial herbs you grow (like rosemary, thyme, lavender, oregano, sage) will be prone to disease. There are two big strategies you can use to prevent this disease and keep your plants healthy. First, increase the soil drainage. Secondly, if you’re planting on the edge of beds to create a pest barrier and bring beneficials in, you reduce the water that goes to that area. If you have a drip irrigation system, choose one that’s 10-12″ spacing between drip holes and cut your drip line right after a drip hole, then start your line. That way, your herbs get less water than the rest of your garden. If your beds are in the ground, mound the soil up higher on the edge where you have your herbs planted.
🍅 BLOG 🍅
Prevent Disease with Crop Rotation
Want a simple yet powerful strategy to keep your garden healthy year after year? This week’s featured blog post dives into a smart crop-rotation rule that helps prevent soil-borne diseases without complicated interventions. Whether you’re battling blight, root rot, or stubborn pests, this approach could be your garden’s best defense.
Read on to learn how one rotation rule can dramatically improve your yields and plant health.
🧅 Order Now: Onions & Garlic Bulbs 🧄
Now is the perfect time to plan ahead for next year’s harvest by planting your onion and garlic bulbs! These bulbs come from our friends at The Farm on Central, who offer a variety of options in their Garlic & Onion Combo Kit—perfect for gardeners looking to enjoy fresh, homegrown flavor straight from the soil. Or choose your favorite onion, shallot or garlic varieties!
Whether you’re new to planting bulbs or a seasoned gardener, these selections are easy to grow and will give you a head start on a delicious spring and summer harvest. Don’t wait—get your bulbs in the ground now and watch your garden thrive!
What: Imagine: Regenerative Solutions Are Here
Who: Stacey Murphy
When: October 29-30, 2025
From Garden Dreams to Big Dreams
You may know Stacey Murphy, founder of Grow Your Own Vegetables, as the master gardener who’s helped millions grow their own food. But now she’s helping people grow their dreams!
Her newest project, Imagine 2025, is a free online event (Oct 29–30) that explores regenerative business, human potential, and quantum innovation. You’ll hear from inspiring speakers, connect with collaborators, and even play in the Imagine Games to spark your creative magic.
Join Stacey and other visionaries in cultivating the fertile soil of imagination where every great idea begins.
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Who: Fitness Doctor
When: Starts November 1st
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✅ How to feel your best at any age
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN HARVEST CLUB
This week’s Garden Jam was packed with practical tips for fall gardening! We explored using row covers, lighting for indoor gardens, and household items that boost soil health as well as Stacey walked us through a visualization exercise to connect with your plants. Plus, we covered yellowing citrus leaves and when to harvest sweet potatoes before frost—perfect guidance to keep your garden thriving!
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🍅🥕🌽🫐🍆🌱 Get your questions answered and keep moving forward on your fresh food goals in Harvest Club! 🍅🥕🌽🫐🍆🌱
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Dear Arti:
Question: When starting seeds indoors, what is the optimal soil temperature or temperature range for successful germination of most vegetable seeds? – Carla, Mason City, IA
Answer: Hi Carla,
Great question!
While each crop has their ideal germination temperature range, most seeds will still germinate outside of that range; they just might germinate a little more slowly or more quickly depending on the temperature and the crop. If you’re growing a variety of different crops, keep your germinating area between 70-75°F.
Harvest season is coming to a close, but there are still a few final treasures to enjoy!
This vibrant green pepper was freshly picked from the garden—a reminder of the abundance that even late-season plants can bring.
With freezing temperatures just around the corner, it’s time to savor the last harvests, tidy up the beds, and reflect on another rewarding growing season.
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