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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

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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 · 0

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 · 3

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

Giving Thanks: The Origins and Traditions of Thanksgiving

Written By Lara Wadsworth One of the most quintessential American holidays is Thanksgiving. With families gathered together, sharing copious amounts of food, and many groups watching either football or televised parades, it is hard to see the true origin of...

Ashleigh Smith

Nov 15, 2024 · 8 min read · 1

Nov 15, 2024 · 8 min read

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Power Up with Nutrient-Dense Superfoods to Optimize Your Health

Written By Lara Wadsworth Everyone is looking for the easiest and quickest ways to be healthy. Yet, everyone seems to have a different opinion about what that means and how to get there. Superfoods are those few foods that are...

Ashleigh Smith

Nov 15, 2024 · 9 min read · 1

Nov 15, 2024 · 9 min read

Why Native American Heritage is Important

Written By Lara Wadsworth November is known for many things. It is known for its beautiful fall color in many states and for Thanksgiving throughout America. Another thing we celebrate in November is Native American Heritage Month. There are many...

Ashleigh Smith

Nov 8, 2024 · 7 min read · 3

Nov 8, 2024 · 7 min read

How to Grow Amaryllis For the Holidays

Amaryllis is the perfect holiday flower to grow indoors throughout the winter season. It can be started around November 10th to bloom for Christmas or December 20th for delicate Valentine's Day blooms. Discover some easy tips to make your amaryllis...

Ashleigh Smith

Nov 5, 2024 · 2 min read · 0

Nov 5, 2024 · 2 min read

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Supporting Recovery: Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts

Thank you for your participation in our hurricane relief project throughout October! We wanted to share the impact your participation will have on those affected by Hurricane Helene and Milton. When selecting who to send your contributions to, we chose...

Ashleigh Smith

Nov 5, 2024 · 2 min read · 1

Nov 5, 2024 · 2 min read

10 Ways to Use Autumn Leaves

Written By Lara Wadsworth What do you think of when you think of fall? I think of colors like orange, red, yellow, and brown. For those of us who live in regions with many trees, autumn means fall color and...

Ashleigh Smith

Nov 4, 2024 · 8 min read · 0

Nov 4, 2024 · 8 min read

Gardener turning over soil in a new garden plot

From Grass to Garden: How to Expand Your Garden Beds

Written By Lara Wadsworth Taking the step to expand your garden is an exciting milestone. Turning a patch of grass into a vibrant garden bed enhances the aesthetic appeal of your yard and provides more room for growing flowers, vegetables,...

Ashleigh Smith

Oct 29, 2024 · 9 min read · 0

Oct 29, 2024 · 9 min read

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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

Giving Thanks: The Origins and Traditions of Thanksgiving

Power Up with Nutrient-Dense Superfoods to Optimize Your Health

Why Native American Heritage is Important

How to Grow Amaryllis For the Holidays

Supporting Recovery: Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts

10 Ways to Use Autumn Leaves

From Grass to Garden: How to Expand Your Garden Beds

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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

Giving Thanks: The Origins and Traditions of Thanksgiving

Power Up with Nutrient-Dense Superfoods to Optimize Your Health

Why Native American Heritage is Important

How to Grow Amaryllis For the Holidays

Supporting Recovery: Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts

10 Ways to Use Autumn Leaves

From Grass to Garden: How to Expand Your Garden Beds