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Gardening for Wellness & Joy: White Strawberries
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Welcome to White Strawberries, where gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living nourish body, mind, and planet. I’m Sam—a gardener, mum, educator, and self-confessed "lazy gardener" who loves working efficiently for maximum, delicious returns.
Each week, we explore practical ways to grow nutrient-dense food, foster resilience, and cultivate vibrant flowers for pure joy. From building food forests, living mulches, and fruit guilds to mastering plant propagation, composting, and soil health—we take the guess work out of the garden.
We dive into real-world growing: growing mushrooms, raising backyard poultry and livestock safely, fermenting, seed soaking, and managing garden extremes like storms and summer heat. Because when you design with nature and build biodiversity, everything thrives.
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced grower, join me each week to simplify your garden and maximize your yield!
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Gardening for Wellness & Joy: White Strawberries
How to Ferment Vegetables at Home (Easy Beginner Guide)
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In this episode Maria- kitchen gardening pro- and Sam explore the magic of fermentation and how it can transform your kitchen and your health. From homemade apple cider vinegar to quick kefir ferments, Maria shares her practical tips for beginners and seasoned gardeners alike. We dive into the science behind fermentation, how to safely use homegrown or supermarket apples, and ways to preserve and enjoy vegetables and fruits year-round.
Whether you want to improve gut health, reduce food waste, or simply add flavor and nutrition to your meals, fermentation is a simple skill anyone can master. Learn how to create brined vegetables, kefir-infused fruits, and other delicious ferments with minimal equipment and maximum results.
What You’ll Discover:
- How apple cider vinegar fermentation works in two stages
- Easy starter ferments: water kefir, coconut kefir, and vegetables
- Safe jar sterilization and storage practices
- Reducing sugar while preserving fruit and vegetable harvests
- How fermentation can boost gut microbial diversity and reduce inflammation
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Run until the 18th of August 2026
Supercharge Your Garden
🪴30 cuttings / mix of 15 varieties of plants- Sent out September only
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