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Monthly dispatches from Sara Johnson — growing tips, farm science, seasonal guides, recipes, and updates from Wholly Water Farms in Central Florida.

2026

#21

Wholly Water Farms Newsletter - September 2026

September 2026 — Our definitive nutrition guide, why local food matters, and what's coming this fall at the farm

#20

Wholly Water Farms Newsletter - August 2026

August 2026 — Why seed quality matters, gut health research, and indoor gardening for small spaces

#19

Wholly Water Farms Newsletter - July 2026

July 2026 — Beating the Florida summer heat, grilled fish with microgreen salsa, and shelf life tips

#18

Wholly Water Farms Newsletter - June 2026

June 2026 — The science of tea's calming effects, wholesale pricing insights, and three years of growing

#17

Wholly Water Farms Newsletter - May 2026

May 2026 — Your guide to local farms and markets, brassica science, and raised bed gardening

#16

Wholly Water Farms Newsletter - April 2026

April 2026 — How to sell at farmers markets, polyphenols explained, and fresh spring roll recipes

#15

Wholly Water Farms Newsletter - March 2026

March 2026 — Spring planting guide, food safety essentials, and hydroponic herbs for your kitchen

#14

Wholly Water Farms Newsletter - February 2026

February 2026 — Understanding the nitrogen cycle, plus warming winter soups with fresh microgreens

#13

Wholly Water Farms Newsletter - January 2026

January 2026 — What we're watching in Florida agriculture this year, plus basil microgreens and getting kids growing

2025

#12

Gifts from the Garden — December 2025 Newsletter

December 2025 — Give the gift of growing this holiday season, plus the truth about coconut coir and the best microgreens for your morning smoothie.

#11

Cool Weather Crops — November 2025 Newsletter

November 2025 — November brings frost warnings, the surprising science of EGCG, and strategies for growing microgreens through every season.

#10

Harvest Season — October 2025 Newsletter

October 2025 — Discover Central Florida's best u-pick farms, build a vertical garden in any space, and hear how year two has gone at Wholly Water Farms.

#9

Fall Returns — September 2025 Newsletter

September 2025 — Fall planting season is finally here, plus the surprising science behind purple vegetables and the wonders of amaranth.

#8

Water Wise — August 2025 Newsletter

August 2025 — Conserve water, grow smarter, and discover why microgreen tacos might change your weeknight dinners.

#7

Beat the Heat — July 2025 Newsletter

July 2025 — From shade cloth secrets to mushroom magic, here's how to thrive in Florida's hottest month.

#6

Growing with Fish and Light

June 2025 — Controlled environment agriculture, oyster mushroom growing, microgreens business basics, and summer pest management.

#5

Summer Garden Prep

May 2025 — Get ready for summer with LED grow lights, tilapia aquaponics, and rain barrel tips for Florida's rainy season.

#4

Market Season Opens

April 2025 — Farmers market season is here. Plus soil vs hydroponic microgreens, herbal teas from your garden, and Earth Day events.

#3

Spring Is Already Here in Florida

March 2025 — March planting transitions, the science of nutrient density, and a beginner's guide to growing wheatgrass at home.

#2

Love Your Greens

February 2025 — This Valentine's season, discover edible flowers, explore aquaponics vs hydroponics, and learn how restaurants use microgreens.

#1

A New Year on the Farm

January 2025 — Start 2025 off right with berry growing tips, pea shoot microgreens, and our Florida January growing guide.

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