Skip the checkout line: grow it yourself!

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Lisa
July 23, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes

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Good morning,

Remember all those hours spent weeding and watering? Well, it's finally time to reap what you sow! The garden is bursting with flavor, and it's the perfect opportunity to whip up some incredible dishes (and maybe share a few homegrown treats with loved ones).

CHERRY PICKED - JUST FOR YOU

Can you imagine needing strawberries for your shortcake and zucchini for your soup and not even needing to go grocery shopping? Of course you can, because you’re growing your own food! With a “supermarket garden”, you can just walk outside to your raised bed and pick your own fresh produce as you need it. Ahh, this is the life!

NATURE’S CALLING

There are 12 days left until National Farmer’s Market Week

3 healthy foods that attract belly fat

Are you turning healthy fruits into highly unhealthy fruits, without even realizing it?

Fruit can be one of the healthiest things you can put into your body, but the majority of Americans are guilty of making this single mistake that can counteract all of the health benefits of fruit.

Some fruits can help with occasional constipation, reduce bloating, and even help burn calories.

Others can wreak havoc on your digestive system and energy levels.

This doctor showcases the three fruits to stop eating today.

GARDEN SPOTLIGHT

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BRANCHING OUT

Growing your own herb garden is a great way to have an endless stream of newly harvested herbs all year round. And don’t be deterred if you don’t have space in your backyard because herbs are fantastic for growing in limited areas.

Vertical gardening is perfect for anyone with limited space, even if you just have a sunny windowsill or balcony. And it’s crazy-easy to get started with the proper setup. Learn how to transform your lifeless walls into lush, edible gardens.

Microgreens can be incorporated into so many dishes. You can even conceal them in many recipes if you’re not a fan of how they taste. Over time, you’ll find yourself adding more greens and appreciate their unique flavor profile.

DAILY DOSE OF DIRT

Have you eaten up all of your salad greens by now? Consider planting a second round of lettuce, kale, or arugula for a quick and easy late-summer salad fix.

GARDEN TOOLS

Stay on top of all things gardening with a personal garden planner.

MORE TO GROW ON

If you are brand new to gardening and you’re itching to get started but just don’t know where to start, this is for you. There’s more to it than just buying a starter plant and putting it in soil, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming either. Let’s break it down.

Edible flowers can take your dishes to the next level, whether incorporated into recipes or used for garnish. They not only improve flavor but also the way your food looks. But how do you add them to your foods perfectly? Read on to find out!

NEVER STOP GROWING

Want even more gardening tips to transform your thumb from brown to green? Browse all past newsletters to unearth some hidden gems you might have missed the first time around. Completely free and available 24/7!

UNTIL NEXT BLOOM…

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Happy planting!