Home Gardener’s
Weekly
Issue
No. 121
April
18, 2025
Food Revolution Summit Docuseries
Healthy People, Healthy Planet
Big Ag and Big Pharma have made billions off a broken system that’s polluting our environment and making us sick. But you don’t have to be a victim. You can take charge of your health — and be part of the solution. With food!
New research proves the food on your plate can be your most powerful health-boosting weapon.
In the brand-new 2025 Food Revolution Summit Docuseries: Healthy People, Healthy Planet, 45 of the world’s top doctors, researchers, and wellness experts will expose:
• The hidden truth about pesticides and how to avoid them
• What Big Ag and Big Pharma won’t tell you about diet and disease
• The best foods for energy, clarity, and longevity
• The critical nutrient most of us lack — and how to fix it
• How every meal you eat can also be a vote for a healthier future
For over a decade, the annual Food Revolution Summit has been THE trusted source for cutting-edge research and expert guidance about food and health. This year, it’s bigger, bolder, and more powerful than ever before.
Weekly Garden Tip
If you have mulch, straw, or other carbon material on your planting beds and your plant leaves are yellowing, your plant might be lacking nitrogen. Carbon materials need nitrogen to break down into compost and will steal it from the soil. It’s okay to use these materials for mulch, just be aware that you may need to give your soil a nitrogen boost here and there. Kelp is a good choice for this. You can prepare ahead of time by adding kelp meal to your garden before you mulch. If you wait until after, use a liquid kelp solution.
Elderberry Masterclass
Ready to discover the powerful healing potential of elderberries? 💚 Whether you’re looking to boost your immune system naturally, craft your own elderberry syrup, or explore how to grow this incredible plant at home, this Elderberry Masterclass has you covered. Led by experts with a passion for herbal wellness, this class walks you through everything from cultivation to creation—no green thumb or prior experience required!
This is more than just a class—it’s your opportunity to become part of a movement toward natural health and sustainable living.
As food prices continue to climb, preserving your garden harvest and farmer’s market haul might be on your mind this season. But what’s the best way to save and store all those veggies? And how much time and equipment is it going to take??
Too much of a good thing is a great problem to have… as long as you’re ready with a plan.
You have to take action fast or that precious harvest goes to waste. It would be so much better as pasta sauce later in the year. 😉
That’s why we’re inviting you to a Masterclass with Stacey Murphy called 3 Strategies to Simplify Preserving and Storing the Harvest: Enjoy Fresh, Organic Vegetables & Herbs All Year Long.
You’ll discover how to think like a restaurant owner so that you can transform fresh food into a stocked kitchen without a lot of hard work.
This is not just about a bunch of canned tomatoes here. We’re talking ready-made meals with that summery burst of flavor and nutrition all year long.
You’ll hear about Stacey’s complete Harvest into Meals preservation system including…
• Garden fresh recipes
• Meal planning
• Food storage
• Canning
• Fermenting
• Drying
• Dehydrating
• Pickling
When you have a preservation system, you can enjoy delicious, garden fresh meals even when it’s cold outside.
🥕 BLOG 🥕
How Do You Become “At Ease”?
🌿 While reading “Spirit Gardening Stage 2: Ease”, you’ll discover how nature quietly supports you when you slow down and garden with ease. This stage invites you to trust the process, notice the small signs, and let your garden become a source of flow instead of effort. Read now and reconnect with the magic of being held by the earth. 🌱✨
What: Food Revolution Summit Docuseries
Who: Food Revolution Network
When: April 23-30, 2025
Register now for the online health food event of the year! In the 2025 Food Revolution Summit Docuseries, 45 of the world’s top doctors, researchers, and health experts will uncover the biggest food myths, nutrition debates, and science-backed strategies to help you thrive.
What: Green Thumb Essentials
Who: Grow Your Own Vegetables
When: May 13-15, 2025
Green Thumb Essentials is a 3-day online event crafted for fresh food lovers and aspiring gardeners ready to dig in—no matter their space or experience level. You’ll uncover surprising places to grow food, learn how to garden on a budget, and choose crops that thrive in your unique climate. From understanding sunlight and soil health to tracking your harvests and managing your time, this event equips you with the practical tools and expert insights to grow more food with confidence. Whether you’re just planting your first seeds or looking to level up your garden game, Green Thumb Essentials will help you root your journey in success.
Dear Arti:
Question: When and how should I harvest and dry pole beans to get dried beans? Thank you. – Karen B., NY
Answer: Hi Karen,
Harvesting pole beans is one process. You’ll leave pods on the vine until they are completely dried out. Harvest pods after they’ve dried out, but ideally before the next rain. Then, you’ll shell them. This way, the beans are already dried for you. Plus, they have maximum nutrition, as they were left on the vine throughout their development. So, it’s a win win!
GYOV CEO and Lifestyle Gardener Denise Beins is getting her strawberry patch ready for the new season! After overwintering, the plants need a bit of care—so she’s clearing away old leaves, refreshing the soil, and making space for new growth. With a little cleanup and attention, these strawberries will soon be thriving, promising sweet, homegrown harvests in the months ahead!
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