Home Gardener’s
Weekly
Issue
No. 113
February
21, 2025
Weekly Garden Tip
If your garden is sloped, plant the drought-tolerant plants and woody perennial herbs like rosemary, lavender, oregano, etc. at the highest point and the water lovers at the lowest point.
This way, you help create the moisture environment your plants want. This is the same concept used in herb spirals.
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Valentine’s Day has passed but the need for taking care of your heart hasn’t!
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In today’s fast-paced world, it’s more important than ever to focus on what brings you JOY. That’s why we’re excited to invite you to a complimentary special event– 8 days of gardening episodes PACKED with the tips and strategies you need to catapult your garden forward.
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What: The Joyful Gardener Docuseries
When: Feb 18-25th, 2025
Plus LIVE Q&A on the 26th!
What: The Full Body Fix: Unlock Your Body’s Anti-Aging Potential.
Who: Fitness Doctor
When: Starts February 22nd
Maintaining balance is key to performing everyday garden tasks with strength and ease, allowing you to continue enjoying fresh, homegrown food. It also plays a critical role in preventing injury—gardens can be hazardous with rocks, metal, hoses, and irrigation lines. As we age, falls become more dangerous, making balance even more important.
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What: Beyond the Brain
Who: Zonia
When: Starts February 25th
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You’re invited to this complimentary special event– 8 days of gardening episodes PACKED with the tips and strategies you need to catapult your garden forward. In this docuseries we cover climate, soil, composting and plant growing, watering, harvesting, and pruning! Plus, how to make gardening a part of your lifestyle and stay in your JOY.
Special Bonus on Day 9– Join us for a LIVE Q&A Feb 26th!
What: The Joyful Gardener Docuseries
When: Feb 18-25th, 2025
Plus LIVE Q&A on the 26th!
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN HARVEST CLUB
This Monday during the weekly LIVE Q&A, Harvest Club members talked about:
🍅 tomato plant world records
🐴 horse wormers in manure
🍓 robins eating strawberries
🤯 what to do when your enthusiasm for gardening and fresh food is discouraged by disappointment
➕ and more!
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Dear Arti:
Question: On the “jar soil test,” I HOPE you mean 15 SECONDS of hard shaking, not 15 MINUTES??? I’d be exhausted!! – Molly M., Huntington Beach, CA
Answer: Hi Molly,
Lol! I think you’re referring to the instructions on our blog on how to do the soil jar test. For anyone who doesn’t know, you can discover what kind of soil you have through taking this test.
And I hear you! Actually, some soils do need a 15-minute shake. Some soils only need a 45-second shake. How long you need to shake your soil up will depend on what kind of soil you have… which is what you’re trying to find out, right? So, it’s a bit of a conundrum because you don’t know until after the test what kind of soil you have.
However, if you know your soil is more sandy, you can shake it for less time. But if you have heavy clay soils, it’s best to shake it for a longer time period. Now 15 minutes is quite a long time to shake your soil. So, what you can do is pretend you’re making mashed potatoes but water instead of cream and soil instead of potatoes.
The goal here is to separate all the particles with water, so you get the most accurate results as it separates. Start by mashing the soil first, then add a bit of water, mix, add more, etc. until you have a slop. THEN add the rest of the water you’ll need, and shake for 15 seconds. It will take more time, but you won’t have to do so much shaking.
Don’t forget: you can take breaks as needed!
I hope that helps, Molly! 🙂
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