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Here ya go, Jimi!

Click below to download the complimentary eGuide you requested.



>>> Click here for your copy of Edible Flowers for Beneficials <<<


When it comes to protecting your garden, you want the right garden allies without losing any garden space!

Inside the Edible Flowers for Beneficials eGuide, you’ll learn:

8 keys to successfully encourage beneficials to your garden
The amount of garden space that should consist of beneficial plants
30+ edible plants to add to your garden that beneficials love

You want your garden to be strong and resilient to get the healthiest food possible with the least amount of effort. And to do that, you need to attract beneficials to help you manage your garden.

But why sacrifice your harvests when you can plant for both you and the beneficials?

As you partner with nature correctly and deepen your relationship, you’ll find nature can do most of the garden work for you.

To your thriving garden!

Grow Your Own Vegetables Team

 

[Jimi]

 

[Jimi]

Click below to download the complimentary eGuide you requested.



>>> Click here for your copy of Edible Flowers for Beneficials <<<


When it comes to protecting your garden, you want the right garden allies without losing any garden space!

Inside the Edible Flowers for Beneficials eGuide, you’ll learn:

8 keys to successfully encourage beneficials to your garden
The amount of garden space that should consist of beneficial plants
30+ edible plants to add to your garden that beneficials love

You want your garden to be strong and resilient to get the healthiest food possible with the least amount of effort. And to do that, you need to attract beneficials to help you manage your garden.

But why sacrifice your harvests when you can plant for both you and the beneficials?

As you partner with nature correctly and deepen your relationship, you’ll find nature can do most of the garden work for you.

To your thriving garden!

Grow Your Own Vegetables Team

 

[Jimi]

I was feelin a little better today so made myself go out and pick maters and peppers (started out to just go out for a look see but seen the little groundhog has grown some and has started to terrorising my garden again so I went ahead and picked peppers and maters) and the peppers are just startin to turn red again
But here's some he isn't gettin

 

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Hi Jimi, Is your garden still handing you more food than you know what to do with? Maybe there are cabbages waiting to be used, carrots filling the fridge, or a few last vegetables coming in before the season winds down. This is one of my favorite times to remember a very old-fashioned garden skill: Fermentation. It’s a simple way to transform fresh vegetables into something completely different, while helping you enjoy more of what you’ve grown instead of watching it go to waste. And you don’t need a kitchen full of fancy equipment to get started. That’s why we put together the Essential Guide for the Home Fermenter

>> Download your free guide hereInside, you’ll discover: How fermentation helps you make the most of your harvest How simple ingredients can develop completely new flavors Why fermentation has been used for generations to preserve food The basic equipment that can help you get started✔ Important food-safety practices to know before you begin

And if fermentation feels a little intimidating, start small. A jar, a simple recipe, and a little patience can be enough to begin experimenting. >> Get the Essential Guide for the Home Fermenter There’s something pretty satisfying about taking vegetables you grew yourself and turning them into something you can keep enjoying long after the garden season changes. Happy fermenting! The Grow Your Own Vegetables Team

 

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There’s something satisfying about discovering another way to use what we grow. A pile of apple scraps can become homemade vinegar. A cabbage can become sauerkraut. And even the scraps that don’t make it onto our plates can go back into the compost pile to help grow next season’s garden. This week, we’re exploring a little of that garden-to-kitchen-and-back-again cycle, with fermentation inspiration, a surprisingly simple apple cider vinegar recipe, a compost tip to keep your pile working well, and a free resource for adding even more nourishing foods to your plate.

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​ ​ ​ ​ Why Ferment Your Garden Harvest?​

Fermentation is one of the oldest ways to preserve food, but preservation is only part of the story.The fermentation process can introduce beneficial microorganisms, change how nutrients are available to the body, and transform ordinary garden vegetables into foods like sauerkraut, kimchi, and other flavorful ferments.If you've been curious about fermentation but aren't quite sure why it's worth trying, this week's featured article is a great place to start.

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From Scraps to Apple Cider Vinegar​

Apple peels and cores don't have to go straight to the compost pile. With a little sugar, water, and time, you can turn those scraps into homemade apple cider vinegar. It's a simple fermentation project and a fun way to get one more use from your apples before tossing the scraps. For one quart jar, you'll need: Peels and cores from about 5 apples, ideally a mix of sweet and tart ¼ cup sugar 1 quart distilled or spring water Optional: 2 teaspoons raw apple cider vinegar with “the mother” to help kick-start fermentation To make it: Place the apple scraps in a sterilized jar. Dissolve the sugar in the water and pour it over the apples, leaving plenty of liquid above the scraps. Cover with a breathable cloth secured with a rubber band. For the first 2 weeks, stir daily. Once the bubbling stops, strain out the apple scraps, transfer the liquid to another clean jar, cover again with breathable cloth, and allow it to continue fermenting. Start tasting as it develops. The entire process generally takes about 6–8 weeks. When you like the flavor, strain and transfer to a clean jar with a lid. Garden-to-kitchen bonus: You can use the apple itself for another recipe and make your vinegar from what would otherwise be scraps!

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Curious About Fermentation...But Nervous to Try It?​

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Maybe you've thought about fermenting your own vegetables but wondered, “How do I know if I'm doing it right?” And you’re right … things can go sideways without knowing what to watch for. Our Fermentation course was created to help take the uncertainty out of getting started. You'll learn the basics of fermentation, how to create your own ferments, and what to watch for along the way so you can feel more confident experimenting with your harvest. Once you understand the process, you may be surprised by just how simple, creative, and delicious fermentation can be.​

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​ ​ ​ ​ 23 Superfoods for a Happier Gut​

Fermented foods are just one way to bring more variety and nourishment to your plate. If you're curious about other foods that may support gut health, our friends at Awakened Health have put together a complimentary guide featuring 23 superfoods for gut health and inflammation support.It’s an easy resource to explore for more ideas about what to add to your meals, including foods you may already be growing or eating.

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​ ​ ​ ​ Garden Tip: The Simple Compost Ratio​

A healthy compost pile needs a balance of carbon-rich “browns” and nitrogen-rich “greens.” Too much of one or the other can leave your pile slow to break down or, on the other extreme, wet and smelly. Fortunately, you don't need to calculate complicated ratios every time you add something to the pile. A simple rule of thumb is about 2 parts browns to 1 part greens Browns include dry leaves, straw, shredded cardboard, paper and small twigs. Greens include kitchen scraps, fresh grass clippings, coffee grounds, fruit and vegetable trimmings, and fresh garden trimmings. Think more dry and brown than wet and green, then adjust if your compost is telling you it needs something different.

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One of the joys of growing food is realizing how much possibility there is in what we harvest, and sometimes even in what we might otherwise throw away. Whether you try your first ferment, turn those apple scraps into vinegar, or simply add a few more browns to the compost pile this week, we hope you found something new to experiment with. Happy Gardening!

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So, for how long does a varroa mite stay on an adult bee?
That Varroa mite you see riding on a worker is not necessarily looking for a brood cell immediately.
When brood is available, female Varroa usually spend several days on adult bees before entering another cell, with commonly cited estimates around 4 to 11 days.
Other research describes the period more broadly as anywhere from 1 to 10 days or even longer, so there is definitely no fixed countdown.
And we should probably stop calling this simply the phoretic phase.
Scientists increasingly call it the dispersal phase because the mite is not just hitchhiking on the bee.
She is feeding on the adult bee while being transported through the brood nest, usually preferring young nurse bees that constantly visit larvae.
Who would have thought?

That choice is brilliant from the parasite's perspective.
A nurse bee basically becomes transportation directly toward the next generation of suitable brood.
This should clarify the question.
If you enjoyed this article, I invite you to read the first chapter of my book (You can find it in my bio

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For all the paid members who keep my lights on and my dream of making worldwide beekeeping education available for free, I wish to thank you from the bottom of my heart

Happy beekeeping and healthy winter bees

 

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Thinking About Planting Garlic This Fall?
For many gardeners, October is garlic-planting time, which makes now a great time to get ready.
In this session from our Superfood Garden Summit, commercial garlic grower Dax Funderburk walks you through the process from planting to harvest, including hardneck vs. softneck garlic, spacing and soil, mulching, what to do with garlic scapes, and how to cure your harvest for long-term storage.
Plant it this fall, tuck it in for the winter, and next summer you could be harvesting your own homegrown garlic.
Watch

How to Grow Garlic from Planting to Storage
http://youtube.com/watch?v=6OtZ3DFTgDA&feature=youtu.be