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February Planting Guide by Zone

Written By Lara Wadsworth My least favorite month of the year is February. As I am writing this, we are deep into it. What I love least about it is that we have already endured a long winter season, and...

Ashleigh Smith

Feb 17 · 10 min read · 0

Feb 17 · 10 min read

Sprout Out Loud: My First Bite-Sized Harvest

Written By Lara Wadsworth As a writer here at True Leaf Market, I am frequently researching and writing about a wide range of seeds and growing techniques. I learn about the health benefits of all sorts of plants as well...

Ashleigh Smith

Feb 10 · 3 min read · 0

Feb 10 · 3 min read

What Are Treated Seeds?

Written By Lara Wadsworth At True Leaf Market you may notice some seeds are labeled as “Treated” in their titles. This means that it has been coated in a light fungicide. The purpose of this is to reduce seed rot...

Ashleigh Smith

Feb 10 · 6 min read · 0

Feb 10 · 6 min read

How to Grow Restaurant-Style Mung Bean Sprouts

Mung beans are one of the most popularly grown sprouts for their taste, texture, and many benefits. You can often find mung bean sprouts garnishing popular Asian cuisines, such as pad Thai, spring rolls, pho, and many other soups, stir-fries,...

Ashleigh Smith

Feb 3 · 2 min read · 0

Feb 3 · 2 min read

Winter Wellness: Embracing Microgreens and Cool Season Vegetables

Written By Lara Wadsworth According to the University of Texas, at least ten million Americans suffer from seasonal affective disorder, otherwise known as seasonal depression. As the Holidays have passed and life has returned to normal, it is hard not...

Ashleigh Smith

Feb 3 · 7 min read · 0

Feb 3 · 7 min read

Restoring the Hamson Tomato Genetics

If you have grown the Hamson tomato over the last several years, you may have noticed a mix of Roma and round-shaped fruits developing on your plants. This happens as a result of shifts in the genetics. Though tomatoes are...

Ashleigh Smith

Jan 27 · 3 min read · 1

Jan 27 · 3 min read

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Sprout for Health - Beyond the Challenge

If you are just completing this challenge, CONGRATULATIONS! You have learned how to grow sprouts, microgreens, wheatgrass, and know a thing or two about the many benefits of these superfoods and more! If you are just learning about this challenge,...

Ashleigh Smith

Jan 27 · 3 min read · 1

Jan 27 · 3 min read

Everbearing vs June Bearing Strawberry Types

Written By Lara Wadsworth Strawberries are one of America’s favorite fruits from adult to child. With the average American consuming 8 pounds of strawberries annually, it is hard to ignore these sweet little fruits. Growing strawberries at home is not...

Ashleigh Smith

Jan 21 · 4 min read · 0

Jan 21 · 4 min read

Sachem Public Library Seed Library 2024 Display

Sachem Seed Library: Establishing Gardens and Connecting Community

There are always members of your community that can be helped through gardening. The Sachem Public Library has created greater access to gardening and fresh, healthy foods in their community by creating a seed library where local patrons can access...

Ashleigh Smith

Jan 20 · 2 min read · 2

Jan 20 · 2 min read

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Sprout for Health - Wheatgrass and Superfoods

This week is all about wheatgrass and superfoods. When people think about eating healthy, they often focus on calorie counting and portion sizes, but we want to focus on the quality of the food being consumed instead. Healthy foods are...

Ashleigh Smith

Jan 20 · 3 min read · 0

Jan 20 · 3 min read

Sprout for Health - Check Your Micro-Gains

Are you ready for some micro-gains this week? As part of our month-long Sprout for Health Challenge, we are growing microgreens and strong, healthy habits one day at a time. Microgreens may seem small and insignificant, but their potential to...

Ashleigh Smith

Jan 14 · 3 min read · 1

Jan 14 · 3 min read

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4 Ways Gardening Improves Your Health

Written By Lara Wadsworth What does gardening do for you? Some people see it as an optional hobby. Others have small gardens that supplement a home kitchen or are purely ornamental. Others rely on gardening for most of the nourishment...

Ashleigh Smith

Jan 14 · 4 min read · 0

Jan 14 · 4 min read

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Sprout for Health - Break Out and Sprout

Welcome back to the Sprout for Health Challenge, a month-long challenge focused on helping you harness the benefits of superfoods like sprouts, microgreens, wheatgrass, and more! Remember, this challenge can be done at any time of the year and repeated...

Ashleigh Smith

Jan 7 · 3 min read · 0

Jan 7 · 3 min read

The Sprout for Health Challenge

The True Leaf Market Sprout for Health Challenge is back and ready to grow into 2025! Whether you are striving for healthier habits or you just want to detox from the holiday sugar rush, this challenge is perfect for you....

Ashleigh Smith

Dec 28, 2024 · 2 min read · 4

Dec 28, 2024 · 2 min read

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Celebrating the New Year - A Cultural Tapestry

Written By Lara Wadsworth After the craziness of holidays such as Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas has passed, New Year’s Eve and New Year's Day seem to be a moment to take a breath and prepare for the year ahead. It’s...

Ashleigh Smith

Dec 28, 2024 · 7 min read · 0

Dec 28, 2024 · 7 min read

Ditch Peat and Embrace Coco Coir

Written By Lara Wadsworth If you have gardened, had a house plant, or even been to a garden center in your life, chances are you have heard of peat moss. Peat moss is highly popular in the gardening world as...

Ashleigh Smith

Dec 17, 2024 · 9 min read · 5

Dec 17, 2024 · 9 min read

From Seed to Harvest: Understanding the Stages of Plant Growth

Written By Lara Wadsworth There are so many different kinds of plants on the earth that it can be overwhelming at times, especially when all we are trying to do is have a successful garden. But when that garden contains...

Ashleigh Smith

Dec 10, 2024 · 11 min read · 2

Dec 10, 2024 · 11 min read

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Lara's 2024 Garden in Review

Written By Lara Wadsworth This year was only my third year having a garden to myself. Growing up, I gardened alongside my mother and grandmother, but after leaving home, I lived in apartments for many years without much space for...

Ashleigh Smith

Dec 3, 2024 · 13 min read · 0

Dec 3, 2024 · 13 min read

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Cultivating Christmas Traditions

Written By Lara Wadsworth The phrase “Christmas time is here!” will soon echo through your speakers and messaging all around. Most American families, regardless of religion, seem to be celebrating this massive holiday in one way or another. Some may...

Ashleigh Smith

Nov 26, 2024 · 8 min read · 0

Nov 26, 2024 · 8 min read

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Giving Tuesday: Turning Gratitude Into Action

There are a million ways to make the world better. But nothing can happen without action. The best way to make a difference is to start serving, donating, and seeing the people who are within your reach. Big, honorable stories...

Ashleigh Smith

Nov 19, 2024 · 3 min read · 1

Nov 19, 2024 · 3 min read

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February Planting Guide by Zone

Sprout Out Loud: My First Bite-Sized Harvest

What Are Treated Seeds?

How to Grow Restaurant-Style Mung Bean Sprouts

Winter Wellness: Embracing Microgreens and Cool Season Vegetables

Restoring the Hamson Tomato Genetics

Sprout for Health - Beyond the Challenge

Everbearing vs June Bearing Strawberry Types

Sachem Seed Library: Establishing Gardens and Connecting Community

Sprout for Health - Wheatgrass and Superfoods

Sprout for Health - Check Your Micro-Gains

4 Ways Gardening Improves Your Health

Sprout for Health - Break Out and Sprout

The Sprout for Health Challenge

Celebrating the New Year - A Cultural Tapestry

Ditch Peat and Embrace Coco Coir

From Seed to Harvest: Understanding the Stages of Plant Growth

Lara's 2024 Garden in Review

Cultivating Christmas Traditions

Giving Tuesday: Turning Gratitude Into Action

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February Planting Guide by Zone

Sprout Out Loud: My First Bite-Sized Harvest

What Are Treated Seeds?

How to Grow Restaurant-Style Mung Bean Sprouts

Winter Wellness: Embracing Microgreens and Cool Season Vegetables

Restoring the Hamson Tomato Genetics

Sprout for Health - Beyond the Challenge

Everbearing vs June Bearing Strawberry Types

Sachem Seed Library: Establishing Gardens and Connecting Community

Sprout for Health - Wheatgrass and Superfoods

Sprout for Health - Check Your Micro-Gains

4 Ways Gardening Improves Your Health

Sprout for Health - Break Out and Sprout

The Sprout for Health Challenge

Celebrating the New Year - A Cultural Tapestry

Ditch Peat and Embrace Coco Coir

From Seed to Harvest: Understanding the Stages of Plant Growth

Lara's 2024 Garden in Review

Cultivating Christmas Traditions

Giving Tuesday: Turning Gratitude Into Action