Home Gardener’s
Weekly
Issue
No. 130
June
20, 2025
Get ready to dig into expert advice and powerful strategies to grow your own nutrient-packed superfoods right at home. This virtual event is your gateway to vibrant health and thriving gardens.
Don’t miss out — join the summit and start your journey to a more abundant, resilient, and delicious life!
Weekly Garden Tip
If your compost is not breaking down and seems dry, you probably need more food scraps or other GREENS to get more active biology in the pile. And yes, you can pee on your compost pile as a GREEN, too. Moisture levels should be similar to good soil; it should be spongy when you grab a handful and form a ball when you squeeze– but excess water should not be able to be squeezed out. Just remember to test before you pee! 😅
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What: The Human Longevity Project
Who: Awakened Health Academy
When: June 30 – July 9, 2025
Looking for something truly powerful to stream? The Human Longevity Project is a groundbreaking 9-part docuseries that goes far beyond what you’ll find on Netflix (in fact, Netflix passed on it, calling it “too sophisticated” for their audience). Starting June 30, you can stream it free for a limited time.
This award-winning series follows integrative health expert Jason Prall as he travels to longevity hotspots like Ikaria, Okinawa, Sardinia, and Costa Rica to interview some of the world’s healthiest, longest-living people. These elders share their hard-earned secrets to not only living longer—but living well. And their wisdom is paired with cutting-edge science from 96 of today’s top doctors, researchers, and wellness leaders.
You’ll hear from renowned experts like Dr. Mark Hyman, Dr. Jeffrey Bland, Chris Wark, Pedram Shojai, and many more—voices rarely heard outside elite circles. If you’re ready to rethink aging, reclaim your vitality, and explore how ancient traditions and modern science can help you thrive, this is one series you won’t want to miss.
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN HARVEST CLUB
We’re ramping up for the 2025 Superfood Garden Summit so this week, Harvest Club members got access to the kickoff day of the 2024 Superfood Garden Summit! To view the 3 presentation LIVE event, log into your portal and click here.
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Not a member of our garden membership Harvest Club? You can get a one-time complimentary two-month membership with any of our courses. Harvest Club has tons of resources to help you thrive. Plus, you get access to ongoing garden support through email. Learn more here.
Dear Arti:
Question: Any secrets or tricks on discouraging chipmunks from a garden, rather than killing them ? Thanks. – Gerard W., NY
Answer: Hi Gerard,
The only sure way to keep small animals out of the garden is to enclose the garden entirely. This will reduce your frustration and save you time, money, and harvest!
However, this can be a hefty investment and that doesn’t make sense for everyone. So, as an alternative, you can enclose each bed separately with mesh.
As a repellent option, you can try using cayenne around the garden areas. Critters also dislike citrus, garlic, and peppermint. But be careful when using essential oils in the garden, as they can harm the beneficials as well.
GYOV CEO and Lifestyle Gardener Denise Beins’ garden is buzzing with life! Our artichokes are thriving, and we will let a few go to flower just for the bees—they go wild for that pollen. Nearby, lavender blooms draw in even more pollinators, filling the garden with beauty and gentle hums. It’s a joyful reminder that when we garden with intention, we not only enjoy the fresh food lifestyle but also create a haven for both people and pollinators to enjoy! 🐝
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