11 Must-Have Food Gardening Tools, 15 Tips for Safely Storing Food, Loaded Chili Potato Casserole, and An Ever-Growing Garden

Start growing good food at home with daily advice, tips, and tricks from gardeners like you. [FGN Daily]( September 19, 2024 Enjoy this newsletter? Please forward it to your friends [Fall Calendar]( [FREE for You Now: Printable 2024 Fall Garden Planning Calendar Kit!]( Download this kit when you join the Food Gardening Network Gold Club: - Get checklists for garden tasks in September, October, November, and December—every month of Fall! - Prioritize your own garden with personal notes. - 8 fresh-from-the-garden Fall recipes! [Read More ...](   Garden Tools [11 Must-Have Food Gardening Tools: From Dirt to Dish]( [11 Must-Have Food Gardening Tools: From Dirt to Dish]( Gardening is a rewarding hobby that brings joy, fresh produce, and a touch of nature to our lives. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just starting your horticultural journey, having the right gardening tools (including the ones you use to eat your harvest) can make all the difference. [Read More...](  [The Best Hydroponic System for Vegetables and Herbs]( [The Best Hydroponic System for Vegetables and Herbs]( As someone who loves to cook and does it a bit for a living, I always need fresh ingredients, especially herbs. [Read More ...]( [Shop Our Amazon Store](  Food Preservation [15 Tips for Safely Storing Food Without Refrigeration From Your Garden]( [15 Tips for Safely Storing Food Without Refrigeration From Your Garden]( Losing power always makes me think of orange sherbet. It was 1991, and Hurricane Bob had wiped out our electricity and all my mother was worried about was how we needed to eat all the food in the refrigerator before it went bad. [Read More...](  [Magazine]( [Check out our Vegetable Gardening in America GuideBook Today!]( In this GuideBook, we will explore the timeless tradition of vegetable gardens and the significance they have played throughout our history. From the fertile fields of family gardens to the urban plots of today’s bustling cities, the practice of growing one’s own food has played a vital role in shaping the landscape of American life. [Read More ...](  Healing Gardens [Planting a Garden of Healing]( [Planting a Garden of Healing]( Gardening comes with so many mental health benefits because it can bring us closer to Earth when we feel like we might have floated away and feel lost. Some people intentionally plant a garden of healing. [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. [Read More ...](  Easy Healthy Recipe of the Day [Loaded Chili Potato Casserole: The Ultimate Leftover Makeover]( [Loaded Chili Potato Casserole: The Ultimate Leftover Makeover]( Have you ever had one of those kitchen epiphanies that make you wonder why you didn’t think of it sooner? That’s exactly what happened to me when I stumbled upon the glory that is the Loaded Chili Potato Casserole. This recipe is a two-for, really. [Read More...](  [Kitchen Gardening Kit]( [This recipe is excerpted from Food Gardening Network’s Side Dishes & Sauces Cookbook:]( - You get more than 185 side dishes & sauces 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 [Kale Dip]( [Kale Dip]( One of my favorite appetizers when we go out to dinner is spinach dip—so rich and delicious. And so full of fat and calories! It’s a tasty treat that I indulge in on only an occasional basis. But now that I’ve discovered the versatility of kale, I may be able to indulge more often! [Read More...](  [Kale]( [Kale: The Queen of Greens Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Learn how to get started growing your own kale plants in our Queen of Greens Kale Gardening Guide! There is so much to do with delicious home-grown kale—smoothies, salad, stew, even kale chips! [Read More ...]( GreenPrints Magazine | September 2024 [Wings of Freedom]( [Wings of Freedom]( The garden stood fortified, a sanctuary devoid of birds, squirrels, or deer. Horse panels formed a robust structure, reinforced by massive corner posts, while gopher wire ascended from moats to meet bird netting draped over the entire enclosure. It was dubbed “Frankenstein’s Garden.” Successful for years, it succumbed when wet snows arrived, bending aluminum poles, tearing netting, and allowing the unexpected intruder—frozen water—to breach the defenses. [Read More...](  [Magazine]( [31 Absurdly Funny Gardening Tales]( The Blossoms & Blunders Story Collection is a carefully curated bouquet of the best-of-the-worst gardening humor. These tales were handpicked from decades of submissions to GreenPrints, and we’ve plucked the 31 funniest blooms just for you. [Read More ...]( RecipeLion Magazine | July/Aug 2022 [Double Pea and Feta Salad]( [Double Pea and Feta Salad]( This simple Double Pea and Feta Salad sings spring with a classic combo—peas and mint. The creamy, mildly briny feta cheese melds beautifully with the other flavors. [Read More...](  [Magazine]( [The GreenPrints American Recipes from the Garden]( Our American Recipe Collection is a celebration of the diverse and vibrant culinary landscape found across the United States. From childhood classics with a berrylicious twist to hearty Mediterranean lasagna planted in a garden's love, each recipe tells a story that resonates with the magic of travel, gardening, and the joy of cooking. [Read More ...]( Featured Kit [Introducing the Fall Garden Planning Calendar Kit]( [Introducing the Fall Garden Planning Calendar Kit]( You know, there’s something incredibly invigorating about fall gardening. It’s like getting a fresh start, a do-over after the summer heat. Many of us think the growing season winds down as the leaves change color, but here’s the secret: fall is when the garden can really come alive! It’s a chance to try new crops, experiment with cool-weather varieties, and extend your harvest well into the cooler months. 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