Leaf, Root & Fruit alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Leaf, Root & Fruit (gardening, soil pH and blueberry cultivation). The closest matches are a grain of salt, The Gardening Mind by Jo Thompson and Kirsten Bradley. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 6, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

About Leaf, Root & Fruit

Food growing tips for temperate climate gardeners in Melbourne and beyond. Garden updates from my permaculture-inspired garden in Central Victoria, Australia.

  • gardening
  • soil pH
  • blueberry cultivation
  • potting mix
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  1. 1
    a grain of salt97K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 56 days ago

    A vibrant community focused on cooking, gardening, reading, and general good living from Samin Nosrat, author of Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat and Good Things.

    Likely audience: Home gardeners

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

    From recent posts: The Gardening Mind publishes weekly seasonal content on planting, garden design, and plant care for hobbyists and homeowners. It mixes practical guides and personal garden updates with promotional material for its paid…

    Likely audience: Home gardeners

    1 shared topic

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    Kirsten Bradley39K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 6 days ago

    From recent posts: Kirsten Bradley publishes a newsletter blending gardening, astronomy, and food history with personal essays on farming and land use. The content alternates between technical guides on herbs and lunar observations, and…

    Likely audience: Home gardeners

    1 shared topic

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    The Seedling21K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

    From recent posts: The Seedling publishes personal essays, live video interviews, and lifestyle lists focused on gardening, cooking, and floral culture. It serves readers interested in the intersection of horticulture, wellness, and pop…

    Likely audience: Television viewers

    1 shared topic

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    Never Done20K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 29 days ago

    From recent posts: Never Done publishes a rotating mix of homesteading tutorials, personal lifestyle essays, and family craft projects focused on Maine-based seasonal activities. The publication targets readers interested in practical…

    Likely audience: Small business owners

    1 shared topic

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    Creative Canning18K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 9, 2026

    From recent posts: Creative Canning publishes seasonal recipes, safety guides, and storage methods for home canning vegetables, fruits, and drink concentrates. The publication targets home canners seeking practical techniques to preserve…

    Likely audience: home cooks

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

    Common Farm Flowers by Georgie Newbery is about growing flowers for pleasure & profit, about floristry, & running a lifestyle business. Above all it's about keeping focused on doing work that's valuable to more than…

    Likely audience: Flower farmers

    1 shared topic

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    Side Dish12K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

    From recent posts: Side Dish publishes home cooking recipes and personal essays on grief and renovation. The publication mixes practical guides with emotional reflections on parenting and home improvement.

    Likely audience: home cooks

    1 shared topic

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    Dig It9K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

    From recent posts: Dig It is a podcast and newsletter that mixes cultural reviews, celebrity interviews, and lifestyle advice on topics like gardening, menopause, and aging. The publication consistently blends media recommendations with…

    Likely audience: Podcast listeners

    1 shared topic

  10. 10
    Connective Tissue9K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 6 days ago

    From recent posts: Connective Tissue publishes essays and interviews focused on rural development, agrarian life, and community building. The publication mixes personal narratives about gardening and infertility with conversations on…

    Likely audience: Home gardeners

    1 shared topic

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    Between8K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

    From recent posts: Between publishes diary-style entries and personal journals documenting daily life in France, focusing on gardening, home maintenance, cooking, and seasonal transitions. The publication targets readers interested in…

    Likely audience: seasonal gardeners

    1 shared topic

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    Eat Like a Farmer8K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

    From recent posts: Eat Like a Farmer publishes weekly recipes, urban farming updates, and seasonal gardening guides from an author who also runs a cyanotype photography practice. The publication targets home cooks and gardeners, mixing…

    Likely audience: home gardeners

    1 shared topic

  13. 13

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 23 days ago

    Welcome to The Polyculture Project substack, where I’ll be sharing over 20 years of experience designing, building, and managing regenerative landscapes

    Likely audience: Home gardeners

    1 shared topic

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    Sugar Maple Farmhouse8K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 17 days ago

    Sugar Maple Farmhouse is a place dedicated to sharing bits of life, seasonal recipes and behind the scenes from published works on sugarmaplefarmhouse.com. A space for lovers of homemade food and growing in the garden…

    Likely audience: Homeowners

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

    Learn to grow stylish wildflower plant communities in your garden for wildlife. Plus how to apply these habitat-first gardening techniques to grow food easily. Based in the exposed Yorkshire garden of gardener and…

    Likely audience: Home gardeners

    1 shared topic

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    Asking Amy6K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago

    From recent posts: Asking Amy publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, cultural commentary, and media history ranging from gardening memoirs to 9/11 reflections. The publication targets readers interested in authentic storytelling and…

    Likely audience: Readers of personal essays

    1 shared topic

  17. 17

    SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

    From recent posts: Alex T Smith's Pigeon Post publishes weekly personal diaries featuring London life, gardening, pet care, and book publishing updates. The publication is for readers interested in the author's daily anecdotes, seasonal…

    Likely audience: Parents of young children

    1 shared topic

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    Parks People4K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 13 days ago

    Likely audience: Gardening enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

  19. 19
    Angie Peladeau3K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

    From recent posts: Angie Peladeau publishes practical guides on self-reliance, covering topics like seed saving, food preservation, rocket stove construction, and sustainable gardening. The content focuses on hands-on skills for off-grid…

    Likely audience: homesteaders

    1 shared topic

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    Nothing Important3K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 11 days ago

    From recent posts: Nothing Important publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, travel reviews, and lifestyle observations covering topics like gardening, parenting, and art history. The publication targets readers interested in…

    Likely audience: seasonal shoppers

    1 shared topic

  21. 21
    A Creative Connection3K subscribers

    Substacklast post Jun 29, 2026

    Finding rest, freedom, and fresh joy in enjoying God.

    Likely audience: Christian readers

    1 shared topic

  22. 22
    Treehouse2K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post yesterday

    From recent posts: Treehouse publishes seasonal lifestyle guides, DIY projects, and parenting advice focused on home organization, health, and holiday decor. The publication mixes personal essays with practical how-to content for parents…

    Likely audience: DIY crafters

    1 shared topic

  23. 23
    FlowerNerd2K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

    From recent posts: FlowerNerd publishes weekly articles on floral design, plant care, and flower farming for florists and garden enthusiasts. The content features practical guides on specific varieties like amaranth and ilex, alongside…

    Likely audience: Gardeners

    1 shared topic

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    My Gaia2K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago

    From recent posts: My Gaia publishes weekly articles on ornithology, botany, and wildlife observation with a focus on Iowa ecosystems. The publication mixes feature essays on bird migration, lichen identification, and pollination…

    Likely audience: Nature enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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