Make Banana Peel Tea for Plants, How to Ripen Tomatoes Quickly, A Royal Affair of Wedge Salad, and The Secret Garden Was Real!

Start growing good food at home with daily advice, tips, and tricks from gardeners like you. [FGN Daily]( September 13, 2024 Enjoy this newsletter? Please forward it to your friends [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 ...](   Soil & Fertilizer [How to Make Banana Peel Tea for Plants]( [Banana-Peel-Tea]( I know what you’re thinking, but banana peel tea isn’t some new trendy thing that you’ll find in a cafe alongside classics like Assam or Earl Grey. Although there are some folks who swear that it’s a great drink to induce a restful night of sleep, I’m happy with my chamomile. [Read More...](  [Blossoming-wellies]( [The 3 Best Gardening Shoes]( When it comes to gardening tools, you might think of pruners and hoses, but don’t forget gardening shoes! Whether you’re trying to avoid snakes, thorns, or mud, gardening shoes are a necessity. [Read More ...](  Vegetable Gardening [How to Ripen Tomatoes Quickly Three Ways]( [tomatoes]( When the summer starts to wind down, and the early frost warnings start to kick in before you settle in for a long winter’s nap, you probably have a few fledgling tomato plants left. [Read More...](  [Tomatoes]( [The Everything Tomato Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Tomatoes are the most popular plant for home gardeners! With The Everything Tomato Gardening Guide, you’ll have everything you need to know about growing and enjoying this versatile food, from the history and background of the mighty tomato to specific advice on growing, harvesting, and enjoying your hard work! [Read More ...](  Gardening Science [The Secret Garden Was Real!]( [The Secret Garden Was Real!]( My daughter, at the ripe age of almost 5, has just started getting into longer chapter stories before bed, and when we were at the bookstore a few weeks ago, she picked out “The Secret Garden” by Frances Hodgson Burnett. [Read More...]( [Magazine]( [September 2024 Issue Available Now!]( Discover in-depth articles, such as "36 Things to Plant In September Where You Live" and "What to Plant in September in Zones 4-10." Learn about growing squash vertically, winter herb secrets, and a fall bean teepee project, then explore planting seeds of joy and try our Baked Apple Chips recipe. This month, you also get a special bonus, our "New Fall Garden Calendar Kit". This issue helps food gardeners wind down summer and prepare for fall. [Read More ...](  Easy Healthy Recipe of the Day [The Ice Queen Cometh: A Royal Affair of Wedge Salad]( [Ice Queen Lettuce Wedge Salad]( Ladies and gentlemen, prepare to bow down to royalty. We’re about to turn our Ice Queen Lettuce into a dish so regal, so magnificent, it’ll make you want to roll out the red carpet in your dining room. Introducing the Ice Queen Lettuce Wedge Salad – because sometimes, you need to remind your vegetables who’s boss. [Read More...](  [Kitchen Gardening Kit]( [This recipe is excerpted from Food Gardening Network’s Salads & Dressings Cookbook:]( - You get more than 70 tasy and healthy salad & dressings recipes! - Quick, easy-to-make & delicious dishes. - Easy to bookmark as your “Favorite” to use again. - Print out and add to your recipe collection. [VIEW ENTIRE COOKBOOK NOW!](  Food Gardening Magazine | September 2024 [Savory Sweet Potato Burger]( [Savory Sweet Potato Burger]( Who doesn’t love burgers? They’re great to indulge in once in a while. I know I get some really strong burger cravings from time to time! Of course, you don’t have to settle for a basic, greasy burger when you can make one that’s healthy and hearty at the same time. [Read More...](  [Potatoes]( [How to Grow Potatoes Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Potatoes and sweet potatoes have been around for thousands of years, and they’re a main staple in many cultures. Both of these vegetables are easy to grow at home. With the How to Grow Potatoes Gardening Guide, you’ll learn all you need to know about growing and enjoying these fabulous root vegetables. [Read More ...]( GreenPrints Magazine | September 2024 [Enjoying Late Season Crops and Fun Festivals]( [Enjoying Late Season Crops and Fun Festivals]( September is a glorious month filled with cooler mornings and evenings, along with warm sun-filled days. Gardens are starting to slow in their production but are still a source of beauty and contentment. Weeding takes much less time, and it is nice to enjoy the plants without scorching heat and dampening humidity. I love these days. [Read More...](  [Weeder’s Reader]( [Welcome, Welcome, Welcome! Please Come In!]( You are in for a treat—16 of the most delightful, heartwarming, humorous, and inspirational gardening pieces ever published. I have gleaned these stories from over two decades of publishing GreenPrints. [Read More ...]( RecipeLion Magazine | Summer 2024 [5-Minute Grape Sorbet]( [5-Minute Grape Sorbet]( Cool off any hot day when you whip up a batch of this vibrant 5-Minute Grape Sorbet! Bonus: You only need four ingredients! [Read More...](  [Spinach]( [Italian Recipes from the Garden]( Let’s embark on this culinary adventure through Italy, starting with the warmth of Tuscany, winding through Positano’s cliffs, and concluding in the southern landscapes where lemons sway in the breeze. So, tighten your apron strings and prepare your taste buds for an expedition that promises to fill your kitchen with aromatic delights while transporting you to the very soul of Italia. [Read More ...]( Featured Kit [Fall Food Garden Planning Kit]( [Fall Food Garden Planning Kit]( Are you ready to embrace the crisp autumn air and take your gardening game to the next level? Well, I’ve got some exciting news that’ll make your green thumb tingle: We’ve just released our Fall Food Garden Planning Kit, and it’s going to revolutionize your autumn planting experience! This was hands down my favorite planning kit to work on because it celebrates the incredible potential of fall gardening! 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