Mix Your Own Potting Soil, Decorate Jam Jars, Cinnamon Apple Overnight Oats, & Tales Told by Tree Trunk Rings

Start growing good food at home with daily advice, tips, and tricks from gardeners like you. [FGN Daily]( October 3, 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 ...](   Soil & Fertilizer [How to Mix Your Own Potting Soil for Container Vegetables]( [How to Mix Your Own Potting Soil for Container Vegetables]( Container vegetable gardens are the versatile champions of any garden. I love container gardens because you can start them indoors and transition them outdoors without disrupting the vegetable roots. They’re ideal for small spaces, porches, balconies, and even that sliver of side yard you might have that gets great sun exposure but is too small for a garden bed. [Read More...](  [10 Gardening Tools for Seniors That Actually Make a Difference]( [10 Gardening Tools for Seniors That Actually Make a Difference]( As someone who has suffered from back issues since I was a teen, and vertigo as an adult, the idea of bending over for a long time, and the standing up and sitting down over and over again routine is something I dread. [Read More ...]( [Shop Our Amazon Store](  Food Preservation [How to Decorate Jam Jars for Holiday Gift Giving]( [How to Decorate Jam Jars for Holiday Gift Giving]( Throughout the year, as different fruits come into season, I make a fair share of jams—strawberry, peach, blueberry, blackberry, and so on. There are several reasons I enjoy doing this, but one of the things I really love is giving these jams and preserves as gifts. Recently, to fancy them up a bit, I decided to decorate the jam jars before I gave them out. [Read More...](  [Bell Peppers]( [Beautiful Bell Peppers Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Bell peppers are one of the most commonly grown crops in the world. When grown to full ripeness, you can enjoy a rainbow of peppers—from creamy white to deep purple! Bell peppers need lots of warm sunshine to thrive, and there are varieties that will produce prolifically in containers. Learn what it takes to add bell peppers to your garden plan. [Read More ...](  Gardening Science [The Tales Told By Tree Trunk Rings]( [The Tales Told By Tree Trunk Rings]( Beneath the bark of trees, annual growth rings–also known as tree trunk rings—gracefully appear. They showcase alternating bands of light and dark hues; the plump and lighter circles displaying robust Springtime and Summer development, while thin darker ridges represent the slower Autumnal progression. [Read More...]( [Magazine]( [October 2024 Issue Available Now!]( Discover in-depth articles, such as "12 Things to Grow in Your Greenhouse This Winter" and "What to Plant in October in Zones 4-10". Learn about carving pumpkins, pickling methods, and building hoop houses, then explore seed-saving and try our Pumpkin Grilled Cheese recipe. This month, you also get a special bonus, our "2025 Herb Garden Planning Kit". [Read More ...](  Easy Healthy Recipe of the Day [Cinnamon Apple Overnight Oats: A Breakfast Hug in a Jar]( [Cinnamon Apple Overnight Oats: A Breakfast Hug in a Jar]( Cinnamon Apple Overnight Oats is a make-ahead miracle that’s like having dessert for breakfast, but with all the health benefits of a well-balanced meal. 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[Read More ...]( GreenPrints Magazine | October 2024 [Filching Fruit in France]( [Filching Fruit in France]( I knew I would get into trouble when I agreed to lead a tour through the south of France this past summer, and I thought I had already achieved my goal when my wife left her hairbrush behind. You HAVE to leave something behind when you go to another country (it’s some kind of International Law), and the specific object will be dictated by the level of difficulty you will have in replacing it in a foreign land. And, of course, I had rushed her at the end of our packing, so it was my fault. (So apparently was the Crimean War.) [Read More...](  [Magazine]( [Enjoy These Tales of Adults and Children Growing Together Right Now!]( These stories are a treasure trove of memories, laughter, and inspiration. Each one of them a testament to the magic that happens when people and plants grow together. Start reading and experiencing this beautiful collection right now, and prepared to share these stories with someone you love. [Read More ...]( RecipeLion Magazine | Fall 2024 [Chicken and Corn Chowder]( [Chicken and Corn Chowder]( Savor the warmth of a hearty chicken and corn chowder that combines tender chicken, sweet corn, and creamy potatoes in a rich, comforting broth. [Read More...](  [Spinach]( [Mexican Recipes from the Garden]( From the sun-drenched shores of Cabo San Lucas to the bustling streets of Austin, Texas, my journey through Mexico and the American Southwest has been nothing short of delicious. Along the way, I’ve had the pleasure of sampling authentic dishes that showcase the diversity and ingenuity of Mexican cooking—from garden-fresh salsas to fiery Tex-Mex delights. 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