This Week's Bounty: Watering A to Z, Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole, Open Air Composting, Strawberry Rhubarb Sorbet, and More!

Our weekly roundup of advice and tips for growing good food at home. [Food Gardening Network Weekly]( August 25, 2024  [Freebie Text-Ad]( [Stop Bugs from Eating—and Ruining—Your Garden!]( [GET THIS FREEBIE NOW!](  Featured Weekly Video [Watering A to Z: Everything You Need to Know About Watering Your Garden]( [Video]( There’s a lot to say about watering. And there is definitely enough to put it into a “Watering A to Z” list. I will tell you, though, this was challenging. I could have repeated some letters several times! [Read More...](  [Fall Food Garden Planning Kit]( [Free For You Now: Printable Fall Food Garden Planning Kit!]( Download this kit when you join the Food Gardening Network Gold Club: - Details on 15 recommended fall crops suitable for autumn planting. - Easy-to-read chart - USDA zones specific! - Timeline showing the days to maturity. - Plus, 20 mouthwatering recipes. [Read More ...](  Gardening Life [We Won! Digging in the Dirt with GardenComm]( [We Won! Digging in the Dirt with GardenComm]( We all love dirt! In fact, we love it so much that we dedicated an entire issue to it. March 2023 brought us “The Dirt Issue.” We delved into “The Smell and Taste of Soil,” explored “DIY Soil Testing for Vegetable Gardens,” and even provided tips on “Composting in the Winter.” We truly wanted to get our hands dirty (pun totally intended). [Read More...](  [Okra]( [The Guide to Growing Okra Available Now!]( Okra is highly versatile and can grow almost anywhere that has lots of sun. From containers on balconies to open fields of freestanding plants, there’s an okra that you can grow. It’s delicious raw or cooked—and if you’re not big on that slime factor, no worries—there are plenty of ways to prepare okra that are totally slime-free! Come check out The Guide to Growing Okra right now! [Read More ...](  Easy Healthy Recipes [Gail's Irresistible Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole]( [Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole]( This irresistible cheesy cauliflower casserole transforms humble florets into a creamy, golden-crusted delight, blending sharp cheddar and gooey mozzarella with Italian herbs for a comforting dish that will convert even the most ardent cauliflower skeptics and have your family asking for seconds. [Read More...](  [Cauliflower]( [Marvelous Cauliflower Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Cauliflower love is on the rise in restaurants and homes everywhere, from cauliflower rice to pizza crust, and it’s easy to see why—it’s a health power food and it tastes delicious as well. While cauliflower is known to be tricky to grow, this Marvelous Cauliflower Gardening Guide will get you fully prepared to take on the challenge. [Read More ...](  Garden Tools [The Best Weeding Tool for Your Vegetable Garden]( [goat]( Okay, maybe it’s a bit tongue in cheek to say that the best weeding tool for your vegetable garden is a goat. But did you know that some office parks and building managers actually hire goats to clear fields? It’s true. And is there anything cuter than a baby goat? Maybe, but I wouldn’t bet a lot of money on it. [Read More...](  [Spinach]( [The Spinach Gardening Guide Available Now!]( With The Spinach Gardening Guide, you gain comprehensive knowledge on growing and enjoying this nutritious leafy green. Discover the ideal growing zones, soil requirements, optimal watering, and fertilization methods for lush, healthy spinach. Learn to prevent common pests and diseases and explore easy-to-follow recipes. [Read More ...](  Composting [The Do's and Don'ts of Open Air Composting]( [Wire-recycling-compost-heaps]( Figuratively. There are things you’ll want to know before you “figuratively” jump into open-air composting because I’m guessing you don’t want to actually do 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 ...](  Easy Healthy Recipes [Garden to Freezer: Crafting the Perfect Strawberry Rhubarb Sorbet]( [Strawberry Rhubarb Sorbet]( You might call me slow on the uptake, but it wasn’t until I did some light reading here at foodgardening.com that I realized my new favorite kitchen gadget, an ice cream maker, could also whip up some refreshing sorbet. [Read More...](  [Magazine]( [RecipeLion Magazine Fall 2024 Issue Available Now!]( Dive into autumn with RecipeLion Magazine’s latest issue, featuring 32 harvest-inspired recipes. Explore 10 recipes From the 3 Sisters: Corn, Beans, and Squash, savor 8 Cozy Confections, and unearth 14 Root Delicacies. This collection of seasonal favorites will add warmth and flavor to your fall gatherings, celebrating the best of autumn's bounty. 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