This Week's Bounty: Herby Green Goddess Dressing, Antimicrobial Herbs, 7 Perennial Vegetables, and More!

Our weekly roundup of advice and tips for growing good food at home. [Food Gardening Network Weekly]( June 30, 2024  [Freebie Text-Ad]( [Stop Bugs from Eating—and Ruining—Your Garden!]( [GET THIS FREEBIE NOW!](  Featured Weekly Video [Herby Green Goddess Dressing]( [Video]( I first discovered Green Goddess at a dinner party. I had never heard of it before, but as soon as I tasted it, I was hooked. The creamy, tangy flavor combined with just the right amount of herbs made my taste buds dance. [Read More...](  [Summer Garden Planning Calendar Kit]( [FREE for You Now: Printable 2024 Summer Garden Planning Calendar Kit!]( Download this kit when you join the Food Gardening Network Gold Club Membership: - Plan your Summer food garden today! - Never miss an important Summer task. - Be inspired to plan, plant, and enjoy! [Read More ...](  Spice & Herb Gardening [Antimicrobial Herbs You Can Grow at Home]( [Antimicrobial Herbs]( Antimicrobial spices are certainly more well-known than antimicrobial herbs. Cloves, for example, are clinically proven to fight gum disease and they can relieve tooth pain. Cinnamon is revered for its antibacterial properties. [Read More...](  [Radish]( [Radiant Radishes Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Radishes are easy to grow and come in a variety of colors that span the entire rainbow. And did you know that how spicy a radish is, depends on when you harvest it? In this Gardening Guide, we’ll explain how to choose a radish variety and how to grow them in your garden, harvest them, and then enjoy them at your table. [Read More ...](  Container Gardening [5 Ways to Succeed at Apartment Container Gardening on a Budget]( [Watering Basil]( I might be biased, but if you live in an apartment, container gardening is an easy way to give your space some personality and flare (not to mention some free food). I certainly lived in my share of apartments with white walls, white vinyl blinds, light brown carpeting, and a lease that said I couldn’t change any of that. [Read More...](  [Lavender]( [Lovely Lavender Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Lavender have been a popular crop for 10,000 years! With our Lovely Lavender Gardening Guide you’ll have everything you need to know about growing and enjoying lavender of many varieties — from planting to eating! [Read More ...](  Growing Fruits & Berries [How to Grow Lingonberries and 3 Ways to Use Them]( [cowberrie]( Whenever I hear about lingonberries, I’m teleported to the scene in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (the O.G. film with Gene Wilder) where the kids are licking wallpaper. The snozzberries taste like snozzberries! [Read More...](  [Basil]( [The Basil Grower's Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Basil is one of the most essential herbs and can be found in just about every kitchen. With The Basil Grower's Gardening Guide, you’ll have everything you need to know about growing and enjoying this versatile herb. [Read More ...](  Growing Fruits & Berries [Fertilizing Fruit Trees: Why, How, and When to Start]( [apple orchard]( As much as I love vegetable gardening, there’s something truly magical about having a few fruit trees in your yard. A fresh apple or peach or cherry straight from the tree is simply unbeatable. Like all plants, though, fruit trees need certain nutrients to thrive, and over time, they can deplete the soil of these nutrients. [Read More...](  [Peaches]( [Perfect Peaches Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Peaches are so sweet, they’re used as a synonym for a person who is delightful! With this Perfect Peaches Gardening Guide, you’ll have everything you need to know about growing and enjoying this delicious fruit. [Read More ...](  Vegetable Gardening [7 Perennial Vegetables You Can Plant and Harvest Forever]( [asparagus]( The first time I planted an herb garden and saw my chives, sage, and thyme grow back in the second year, I jumped to wondering what other kinds of herbs and vegetables regrow a second season and beyond. [Read More...](  [Magazine]( [July 2024 Issue Available Now!]( Don’t miss "Companion Crops: Growing Better Together" and Enjoy growing season with "7 Veggies to Plant in July" and “The Three Sisters of Companion Planting.” Plus, get glam in the garden with “Garden-to-Glass Cocktails!” You’ll also get a special bonus, our printable "Garlic Garden To Table Recipe Card Kit." 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