Antimicrobial Herbs, 8 French Cooking Herbs, Tart Rhubarb Salsa, and Funny Story about Chicken Coop Safety

Start growing good food at home with daily advice, tips, and tricks from gardeners like you. [FGN Daily]( September 25, 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 ...](   Spice & Herb Gardening [Antimicrobial Herbs You Can Grow at Home]( [Antimicrobial Herbs You Can Grow at Home]( 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...](  [What to Buy to Make an Invisible Deer Fence for Garden Protection]( [What to Buy to Make an Invisible Deer Fence for Garden Protection]( I love deer. They’re beautiful, graceful, serene animals. I also hate deer. They eat the apples from my tree, munch on my kale, and eat my strawberries. How do I reconcile these feelings? Invisible deer fence, of course! [Read More ...]( [Shop Our Amazon Store](  Spice & Herb Gardening [8 French Cooking Herbs to Grow to Make Herbs de Provence]( [8 French Cooking Herbs to Grow to Make Herbs de Provence]( I promise this isn’t a fan-girl post about my undying love for Julia Child, but we’ve got to start somewhere! Around the 1960s, Julia Child brought French cooking into the homes of many Americans through her cookbooks and then later, television shows. [Read More...](  [Thyme]( [It's about Thyme Gardening Guide Available Now!]( If you’ve never grown thyme, or have only grown one kind, you’re missing out on one of the most versatile and easy-to-grow herbs in the garden. With the It's About Thyme Gardening Guide, you’ll have everything you need to know about growing and enjoying this versatile herb. [Read More ...](  Gardening Humor [A Funny Story About Chicken Coop Safety]( [A Funny Story About Chicken Coop Safety]( I’ve never thought much about chicken coop safety, except for the safety of the chickens themselves, but have you ever locked yourself in a chicken coop? It’s not as easy or fun as it sounds, trust me! But if you find yourself in such a situation, there are ways to get out. [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 [Rhu the Day: The Tart Rhubarb Salsa That'll Steal Your Heart]( [Rhu the Day: The Tart Rhubarb Salsa That'll Steal Your Heart]( You know that moment when you’re staring at your freezer, wondering what to do with all that rhubarb you harvested in the spring? That was me a few weeks ago. I had bags of frozen rhubarb taking up valuable freezer real estate, and I was running out of ideas. [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 [How to Grow Bigger Pumpkins]( [How to Grow Bigger Pumpkins]( Growing pumpkins is fun, right? Especially during the Halloween season when you have your own patch to pick from! But there’s something downright magical about nurturing a pumpkin so big it makes your neighbors’ jaws drop. [Read More...](  [Pumpkins]( [Pumpkinpalooza: How to Start Your Own Pumpkin Patch Gardening Guide Available Now!]( From spooky jack-o’-lanterns to festive fall displays to scrumptious pies to scale-tipping giants, there’s a pumpkin to satisfy almost any gardener’s desire. Whether your goal is to decorate, cook, can and bake, or cultivate a blue-ribbon giant, we’ve got you covered with the Pumpkinpalooza: How to Start Your Own Pumpkin Patch Gardening Guide. [Read More ...]( GreenPrints Magazine | September 2024 [Purring Among Petals]( [Purring Among Petals]( In early June, as I was admiring my white hydrangea mopheads mingling with the Dr. Seuss-like red bee balm, a furry black-and-white head emerged amid the Annabelles. Summer, one of my feral cats and the most exotic bloom in my garden, blinked her owlish eyes at me and surveyed her domain. [Read More...](  [Magazine]( [The Rose Lovers Collection]( I’m delighted to introduce you to our latest creation—the printable “GreenPrints Rose Lovers Collection.” It’s a compilation of the most enchanting rose stories carefully curated by our passionate editors. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or simply someone who appreciates the beauty of this beloved flower, this book is sure to touch your heart and inspire you. [Read More ...]( RecipeLion Magazine | Summer 2024 [Roasted Beet, Peach, and Goat Cheese Salad]( [Roasted Beet, Peach, and Goat Cheese Salad]( Get ready to savor different degrees of sweetness and subtlety with this Roasted Beet, Peach, and Goat Cheese Salad! [Read More...](  [Spinach]( [British Garden to Table Recipes]( Our journey led us on a quest for traditional British fare, and oh, what a delightful journey it was! From the historic elegance of The Brown’s Hotel to the cozy corners of neighborhood, taverns, and the bustling streets of Covent Garden, each bite told a story of heritage, innovation, and sheer deliciousness. [Read More ...]( Featured Kit [Bountiful Roots Greeting Card Crafting Kit]( [Bountiful Roots Greeting Card Crafting Kit]( II recently had the pleasure of experiencing the Bountiful Roots Greeting Card Crafting Kit, an artistic endeavor brought to life by the talented Christy Page and curated by Don Nicholas, the Executive Publisher of GreenPrints. This kit delves into the rich tapestry of American agricultural history, spanning more than 400 years and encapsulating the spirit of resilience, unity, and love through a series of beautifully crafted greeting cards. [Read More...]( [FREEBIES: Get Them Now!]( [How to Master Spice and Herb Gardening at Home]( [ GET MY FREEBIEÂ]( [Planting Chart]( [ GET MY FREEBIEÂ]( [Pet Chart]( [ GET MY FREEBIEÂ](    About Food Gardening Network: Food Gardening Network is where three dynamic lifestyle brands—GreenPrints Magazine, Food Gardening Magazine, and Recipe Lion Magazine—unite to cultivate your passion for gardening and culinary delights. 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