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In this mini episode, host Sally Hed Dahlquist shares an exciting contest announcement and a simple, encouraging tip to help you get growing this spring.

Sally is giving away five signed copies of a book by the unstoppable Joel Karsten, the Minnesota farm boy turned global change maker who developed a revolutionary technique for growing food in straw bales. His method has helped feed malnourished children in Cambodia and beyond, allowing communities to grow nutritious fruits and vegetables... even through monsoon season.

And while you're waiting for your garden to grow? Sally has a beginner-friendly tip to get you started, no digging required.

In This Episode, You'll Hear:

• How to enter the book contest to win a signed copy of Joel Karsten's book (open March 19 – April 30, 2026)
• A quick recap of Joel's incredible story and why straw bale gardening is changing lives worldwide
• Sally's beginner gardening tip: start small with herbs in a pot, basil, cilantro, sage, and work your way up
• Why straw bale gardening is the easiest way to grow your own food without digging up your yard

How to Enter the Contest:

• Visit unstoppablestoriesthatmove.com and look for "book contest"
• Enter your name and email between March 19 – April 30, 2026
• Five lucky winners will be drawn on April 30, 2026

Learn More About Joel Karsten:

• Listen to his full story on Episode 18 of Unstoppable: Stories That Move
• Find his books on Amazon
• Visit his website at strawbalegardens.com

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Unstoppable: Stories That Move is a podcast with a purpose to raise $1 million for medical research to help fund cures for cancer and other diseases. With NIH budgets being cut, your support matters more than ever.

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