Newsletter - July 14, 2026

We were pleased with your response to our offer of free shipping so we’ve decided to continue it at least for the time being:

PLEASE NOTE: Starting July 8, we are requiring that all orders contain a minimum of 3 items. Any 3 items will work. 

This is your opportunity to stock up on Tahini, Hemp Heart Butter, Almond Flour, Flame Raisins, Thompson Seedless Raisins and Brazil nuts.

My dear brothers and sisters,

The story of how John Muir, the great naturalist, fought to preserve Hetch Hetchy( a magnificent river valley just north of Yosemite) should inspire every American. Despite his efforts, a dam was created and the valley inundated. It remains to this day submerged under hundreds of feet of water.

We say take up John Muir’s last struggle and restore Hetch Hetchy, the glorious valley. Perhaps this will presage the rebirth and renewal of this great land.

Please accept our best wishes to you and family for good health, prosperity and success,

Jesse Schwartz PhD
President
Living Tree Community

At Living Tree Community, shipping is free.

However we require a minimum purchase of three items. Any three items are fine.

Here's your opportunity to stock up on Tahini, Hemp Heart Butter, Almond Flour, Thompson Seedless Raisins and Brazil nuts.

Tahini regularly $17.99 is $15.99 per 16 ounce jar.

Almond flour regularly $21.99 is $11.99 per pound.

Hemp Heart Butter regularly $18.99 is $12.99 per 16 ounce jar.

Our Videos

Why not create a mango, fig, apricot, peach, almond ice cream? Think of it as providing a taste of the bountifulness of summer.

We begin by preparing an almond milk base by adding a heaping tablespoon of almond butter to a pint of water. We blend - it flashes into a white milk. We add some chia seeds for thickening.

We then chop up a mango, some figs, peaches and apricots and put them in a food processor.We add the almond milk and then honey, maple syrup, a lemon and finally a pinch of Royal Himalayan Pink Crystal Salt to elicit the flavors. Then some frozen bananas. We blend - Voilà: A magnificent ice cream to celebrate with family and friends.

Next, Ben with GrowVeg guides us in growing super salads in containers. This is especially relevant because most of us have very little growing space. Here is a way to grow endless salads. He adjures us to grow veggies such as loose leaf lettuce, chard and spinach. These are examples of cut and come again veggies. The outer most leaves can be harvested while the center is left. The leaves will grow back rapidly. He also recommends planting every 3 to 4 weeks for a continuous, bountiful harvest.

Next, the Millennial Gardener tells us how wonderful it is to plant in July. This will ensure fresh veggies all the way into Fall and Winter. First, there are string beans that can be planted directly. Potatoes are a must. They are so easy to grow. Then there is basil. Many of us have planted it in the Spring. It's time to replant.

After all, it's one of the easiest vegetables to grow. He also recommends Romain lettuce to be started indoors and transplanted out in mid August. He tells us that a Romaine planted in Fall is sweet and delicious. Finally one should plant another crop of cucumbers and zucchini. They will yield a bountiful harvest before the first frost.

The next video celebrates 25 years of the magnificent edible schoolyard at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School in Berkeley. It is a fine example of what students can accomplish working together and with vibrant plants and living soil. Of course the garden yields magnificent, organic school lunches.

Finally, Bob and Brad our favorite physiotherapists feature exercises for low back pain led by their special guest Adrienne.

We trust these videos will inspire. What wonders you will create!

If you have a love for alive, organic food and want to get involved in the organic food industry, why not talk with us? We are seeking investors and business partners.
We offer a competitive return for 1 and 2 year loans.

The organic food industry is growing very strongly. Most forecasts put global growth at roughly 10 to 15% per year, that is 2 to 3 times faster than the broader food industry in many regions. Sales globally were $250 – to $290 billion in 2025 and are expected to reach $600 – $700 billion by the early 2030s.

For further details email jesse@livingtreecommunity.com

Jesse Schwartz PhD
President
Living Tree Community Foods