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Sue Senger @suesenger.bsky.social · 13d

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! In this post I reflect on the hope and anxiety of growing and harvesting food, in a world of increasing chaos.
#thanksgiving #gratitude #growyourownfood #gardening #foodsecurity

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Reflecting On The Harvest With Hope And Gratitude

In a world growing ever more food-insecure

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Sue Senger @suesenger.bsky.social · 20d

Eggs are a simple way to boost your health, wellness and longevity. I love to have them on toast or hardboiled in a salad. What's your favorite way to eat eggs?
#eggs #longevity #wholeeggs #wellness #wholefood

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Whole Eggs = Whole Health (Rediscover the Nutrient Power of an Egg A Day)

Hint: Skipping the yolk is skipping the power

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Sue Senger @suesenger.bsky.social · 27d

At this time of year, food abundance is a roaring force of nature. Here’s some ideas for soaking up fall food abundance and generating more mind-body-food connectedness.
#foodabundance #fallharvests #growyourownfood #wellnesstips

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Harvesting Wellness With Simple Ways to Savor Fall’s Food Abundance

Catch the seasonal rhythm of food and release wellness

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Sue Senger @suesenger.bsky.social · Sep 21

It's been a busy week on the farm, but there was still time to process some cherry tomatoes. I illustrate the steps for tomato seed saving in this week's post.
#cherrytomatoes #seedsaving #growyourownfood
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A September Update From The Farm (And Tomato Seed Saving)

We'll return to our regularly scheduled content next week

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Sue Senger @suesenger.bsky.social · Sep 14

Uncertain times call for a reassessment of our food security and strategies that create resilience. Seed saving, rare breeds, garden biodiversity - these are the actions that matter moving forward.
#seedsaving #gardentips #resilience #biodiversity #foodsecurity

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Seeds, Rare Breeds, and a Resilient Future: Protecting Garden Biodiversity in Uncertain Times

Food security is about to take a hit - here's what we can do

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Sue Senger @suesenger.bsky.social · Sep 7

Inspired by many comments on a note I wrote about weed therapy earlier this week, here is a deeper dive into the secret benefits of weeding in the garden.
#gardentherapy #mentalhealth #wellness #gardeningtips

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How To Use Weed Therapy In Your Garden To Clear Your Mind

Who knew this was "a thing"?

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Sue Senger @suesenger.bsky.social · Aug 31

What are the best fall greens? Here’s a snap shot of the ones that will produce an excellent fall harvest up to, and even after, the frosts start to come. It’s the best way to squeeze every ounce of goodness from the garden while there’s still time.
#gardening
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The Best Fall Greens From The Garden (there's still time!)

Warm days and cooling nights

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Sue Senger @suesenger.bsky.social · Aug 24

Bolting summer plants in the garden isn’t a sign of failure. It’s an opportunity to harvest seeds for use all winter long. I’ve collected photos from my garden today to show you examples of how to create success. #seedsaving #gardeningtips
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Plants bolting left and right? No worries save seeds for winter microgreens!

Gardens offer more than just fresh food in the moment

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Sue Senger @suesenger.bsky.social · Aug 17

I’ve picked out 5 examples of what “food is medicine” can look like at home. Eating well and feeling well doesn’t have to be complicated.
#foodismedicine #growyourownfood #gardeningtips
#kale #garlic #cherrytomato #beets #sunflower

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Garden Plants with Medicinal Value (High-Value, Easy-to-Grow, High Health Impact)

I've included kitchen tips to make it easy to eat them too!

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Sue Senger @suesenger.bsky.social · Aug 10

Your food can be your best medicine — or your slowest poison.

The difference? Freshness, connection, and knowing what your body really needs.
#foodismedicine
#wholefoodnutrition
#plantbasedmedicine
#healthandwellness

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How To Start With "Food Is Medicine"

Any first step is a good one. . . .

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Sue Senger @suesenger.bsky.social · Aug 3

Sometimes growing a seed blend lets you discover a rising star. Edible chrysanthemum has a long history as a food, healer, and tea in other parts of the world. And the best part is, there is still time to grow some this season if you start now.
#chrysanthemumtea

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Why Edible Chrysanthemum is an Old-World Healer That Belongs in Every Modern Garden

There's still time for a fall harvest if you start now

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Sue Senger @suesenger.bsky.social · Jul 27

We don’t grow food in isolation from the rest of the world. So what’s happening out there around you that might be contributing to your garden pest issues this year?
#gardenpests
#agroecology
#growyourownfood

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Midseason Pest Woes And Some Things To Consider

The bigger pictures is important

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Sue Senger @suesenger.bsky.social · Jul 20

We’ve stopped talking publicly about H5N1 in the food chain, but it’s still there. Here’s an update with some actions to help keep you informed.
#avianflu #H5N1 #growyourownfood

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Birds, Cows, H5N1 (avian flu), and ONE Health: What you need to know

I thought this morning I would share some recent updates on the H5N1 (Avian flu) situation in North America.

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Sue Senger @suesenger.bsky.social · Jul 11

To help create a better reading experience on essential content, like Seed Saving, I have created a curated list of posts, organized by topic and in a seasonal flow.

Save Time. Save Effort. But most importantly - Save SEEDS.

#gardeningtips #seedsaving #saveseeds
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The Start of Curated Seed Saving Content

Something to help you garden better

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Sue Senger @suesenger.bsky.social · Jul 8

I'm excited to be growing these heirloom beans this year. To learn more about growing food, subscribe to The Naturalized Human on Substack: www.suesenger.substack.com
#heirloombeans #gardening #growfood

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Sue Senger @suesenger.bsky.social · Jul 6

Garden transformations take so much time. Here's an update on the changes happening and the sidetracks along the way.
#growyourownfood
#gardeningtips
#gardendesign

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Garden Redesign and Transformation: Part II - the messy middle

Why projects take longer than you think

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Sue Senger @suesenger.bsky.social · Jun 29

If you ignore the state of your body, how can your mind be well? Your body needs good food to heal, and so does your mind.
When you are feeling low, unfocused, scattered, it might be time to reach for a nutrient dense meal from the garden.
#growyourownfood
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Healing Your Body And Mind Begins In The Garden (and then the kitchen)

Good food fuels healing - and good food comes from good gardens

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Sue Senger @suesenger.bsky.social · Jun 22

Gardening isn’t a one-and-done planting affair. In this week’s post, I look at seeding and transplanting methods that help create a continuous flow of food in your garden.
And I’ve shared my first demonstration videos for paying subscribers.
#gardeningtips #garden

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Planting Strategies That Keep Your Garden Producing All Season Long

Continuous Growth, Continuous Food

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Sue Senger @suesenger.bsky.social · Jun 15

Sometimes you just have to start over, and create a new space for growing.
I’ve been caught up in a rather large garden renovation this year, and it is finally coming together. Here’s how I tackled the change and the challenges.
#gardenintips #growyourownfood

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Garden Redesign and Transformation

Don't be afraid to start (or start over)

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Sue Senger @suesenger.bsky.social · May 31

Garden-grown culinary herbs that made food taste authentic do more than just spice up our plates. It turns out that culinary herbs like parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme are powerful sources of botanical medicines.
#medicinalherbs #parsley #sage #rosemary #thyme

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Medicinal Benefits of Common Culinary Herbs: Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme

Why growing your own only makes sense

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Sue Senger @suesenger.bsky.social · May 25

If you have ever had a garden, then you’ve probably also had a weed. And like a splinter in your foot that bites at every step, once you’ve had a weed, then you need to figure out what you are going to do about it.
#weeding
#gardeningtips
#growyourownfood

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There Are Weedy Angels and Demons In Your Garden Right Now (Do You know what to DO?)

Here a weed, there a weed, everywhere a weed-weed . . . Old McDonald had a farm

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Sue Senger @suesenger.bsky.social · May 18

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Your garden can offer significant mental health benefits that go well beyond the food you harvest. Here’s how to tap into this underutilized parts of your gardening experience.
#gardening
#mentalhealth
#growyourfood

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Your Garden Does More Than Just Grow Food - It Boosts Your Mental Health

Your garden oasis awaits

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Sue Senger @suesenger.bsky.social · May 11

Definitely not the size of sheep - more like half the size of regular cow. But their calves are very small.

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Sue Senger @suesenger.bsky.social · May 11

Timing is everything for getting your tomatoes, peppers, and other heat-lovers out into the garden. Here are the most important things to consider when making the shift from the cool season to the main crops of summer.
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Get Your Heat-Loving Garden Vegetables Off To A Great Start (Timing is Everything)

Create your own common wisdom

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Sue Senger @suesenger.bsky.social · May 4

Decks, patios and terraces let us combine home and garden in weird and wonderful ways. But choosing the right plants and conditions is key to success. Here’s some of the things I consider each year as I am setting up my scene for the summer.
#patioplants
#substack
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Good Plants For Hot Sunny Terraces and Patios

Set the mood, and grow some food

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