Home Gardener’s
Weekly
Issue
No. 131
June
27, 2025
The Superfood Garden Summit will inspire you to grow powerful, nutrient-rich foods that fuel your body, boost your immunity, and support long-term wellness. Discover simple ways to grow more with less space, create healing herbal remedies, and build healthy soil that feeds both plants and people.
During this life-changing event, you will:
• Be inspired to grow more with what you already have—whether it’s a backyard, balcony, or windowsill.
• Discover the joy of transforming your garden into a healing, nourishing space for body and soul.
• Feel empowered to take control of your health through simple, sustainable food-growing practices.
• Connect with a vibrant community of like-minded gardeners who care about food, nature, and well-being.
• Feel confident knowing that even small steps in your garden can lead to big health benefits.
• Learn how growing food is a powerful act of self-care, resilience, and connection to the Earth.
• Get excited about trying new crops, techniques, and herbal remedies that align with your lifestyle.
• Rekindle your relationship with nature and experience the peace, presence, and purpose it brings.
Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned grower, you’ll walk away with practical tools and renewed inspiration to cultivate a thriving garden—and a thriving life.
Weekly Garden Tip
While white sugar water is commonly fed to hummingbirds, I’m particularly fond of providing living beings with what they eat in real-life. That being said, providing hummingbirds with this extra source can be life-saving outside of heavy flowering seasons. However, many people use red dye in the water because hummingbirds are attracted to red. It’s best to avoid using dyes. Use red colored feeders, tie red ribbons near feeders, and/or plant red flowers nearby instead.
Free Resource
Discover the Free Resource – 12 Superfood Growing Guide and unlock the power of nature in your own backyard! With simple, master-level tips, you’ll learn to grow vibrant, nutrient-packed veggies and herbs—no toxic chemicals needed. Reconnect with the Earth, boost your well-being, and savor the unmatched flavor of homegrown superfoods. Join fresh food lovers and start your journey toward health, healing, and harvest today!
Dr. Talks: Plant-Based Cancer Solutions Summit
Trying to eat healthy these days can feel like sorting through a thousand puzzle pieces—some fit, some don’t, and many feel downright confusing. That’s why we’re excited to share a helpful (and free!) guide from our friends at Dr. Talks…
Board-certified physician and nutrition expert Dr. Joel Fuhrman has put together a powerful resource called G-BOMBS: The Anti-Cancer Superfoods. It’s a science-backed guide that breaks down six nutrient-dense food groups shown to help strengthen your immune system, fight disease, and boost overall health—all with delicious, easy-to-prepare meals.
G-BOMBS stands for: Greens, Beans, Onions, Mushrooms, Berries, and Seeds.
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These are some of the most potent superfoods nature has to offer—and you can grow many of them right in your backyard.
And here’s even more good news: G-BOMBS will also be featured in our upcoming Superfood Garden Summit! So if you’re ready to start learning how to grow your own healing foods at home, this guide is the perfect first step.
Let your garden and your plate become your best medicine!
🍅 BLOG 🍅
Determinate Vs. Indeterminate Tomatoes
Are your tomato plants taking over the garden… or barely growing at all? 🤔 The secret might lie in understanding what kind of tomatoes you’re growing. Many gardeners don’t realize that determinate and indeterminate tomatoes grow—and produce—very differently. Knowing the difference can save you time, space, and disappointment. In this week’s blog, we break down exactly what you need to know to choose the right type of tomato for your garden goals—whether you want a big harvest all at once for preserving, or a steady supply for fresh eating. Don’t miss these tips to help you grow your best tomatoes yet!
What: 9th Annual Superfood Garden Summit
Who: Grow Your Own Vegetables
When: July 8 – 11, 2025
Get ready! The 9th Annual Superfood Garden Summit is almost here—and it’s packed with fresh inspiration to power up your garden and your health. This year’s summit features expert-led presentations on everything from The Healthiest Vegetables You Can Easily Grow to building a Garden for Better Digestion.
You’ll also learn how to create nutrient-rich soil, discover Unusual Super Fruits, explore permaculture principles, turn your garden into an income stream, blend up healing Herbal Green Smoothies, and so much more! Whether you’re a new gardener or a seasoned grower, this free online event will show you how to grow food that truly nourishes both body and soul.
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
This past Monday, Harvest Club members joined the LIVE Q&A to hear tips on dealing with squash bugs, a safe recipe garden spray for emergency infestations, how to harvest Jerusalem Artichoke and Cauliflower, and more! To view the replay, log into your portal and click here.
🍅🥕🌽🫐🍆🌱 Get your questions answered and keep moving forward on your fresh food goals in Harvest Club! 🍅🥕🌽🫐🍆🌱
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: Why do I keep getting little flies in the soil and around my plants, and how can I safely get rid of them? – Michele C., NJ
Answer: Hi Michele,
There are a number of possibilities of what these “little flies in the soil” might be, and without seeing them it’s hard to say. One of the most common little flies are fungus gnats. These are often mistaken for fruit flies. If fungus gnats are what you have, they don’t usually infest an outdoor garden to the point of causing a huge issue. However, they are a nuisance. Their presence is a sign of an overwatered garden. Pull back on the watering slightly and see if that helps. 🙂
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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