Fabric Grow Bags, Grow an Indoor Spice Garden, Apple & Onion Tarte Tatin, and Big Things Come in Small Packages

Start growing good food at home with daily advice, tips, and tricks from gardeners like you. [FGN Daily]( October 4, 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 ...](   Container Gardening [Pros and Cons of Fabric Grow Bags for Vegetables]( [Pros and Cons of Fabric Grow Bags for Vegetables]( In some universe, there’s an older version of me sitting in a rocking chair on a big farmhouse porch, looking in disbelief at the latest gardening catalog. I can hear myself now: “Fabric grow bags? What’s with all these newfangled things. [Read More...](  [9 Automated Garden Tools for Effortless Growing]( [9 Automated Garden Tools for Effortless Growing]( I love growing my own food, but I’ll be honest about the fact that there are things I don’t look forward to each summer. [Read More ...]( [Shop Our Amazon Store](  Spice & Herb Gardening [How to Grow an Indoor Spice Garden]( [How to Grow an Indoor Spice Garden]( Herbs and spices. Spices and herbs. Anyone else grow up thinking these two words were interchangeable? ::sheepishly raises hand:: For some of you, I’m about to blow your mind. Herbs and spices are different things. [Read More...](  [Ginger]( [Zesty Ginger Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Ginger is easier to grow than you may think! With the Zesty Ginger Gardening Guide, you’ll have everything you need to know about growing and enjoying this versatile plant—including specific advice about soil requirements and fertilizer, watering techniques to details about avoiding bacterial wilt, and even easy-to-make and delicious recipes that will allow you to enjoy the fruits of your ginger gardening labor! [Read More ...](  Joy of Gardening [Sometimes in the Garden Big Things Come in Small Packages]( [Sometimes in the Garden Big Things Come in Small Packages]( I love going on road trips across the country and checking out every plant shop I pass by. I have driven to Florida and picked up citrus trees at the big roadside orange stands nearly every time I’ve gone (and promptly murdered them–sorry orange trees!) I know I can’t plant them in the garden, but I just love them! [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 [Apple and Onion Tarte Tatin: A Savory Twist on a French Classic]( [Apple and Onion Tarte Tatin: A Savory Twist on a French Classic]( This past weekend, I embarked on what’s become something of an autumn tradition in our family – apple picking. Now, I should mention that my daughter has the attention span of a caffeinated squirrel, and my mom… well, let’s just say she’s more interested in the post-picking cider donuts than the actual picking. [Read More...](  [Kitchen Gardening Kit]( [This recipe is excerpted from Food Gardening Network’s Bakery Cookbook:]( - You get more than 300 fresh-from-the oven bakery 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 | October 2024 [Buttercrunch Bliss Lettuce Soup]( [Buttercrunch Bliss Lettuce Soup]( I think the way we use lettuce in our culinary creations is colored by our earliest experiences with this particular food. I grew up enjoying delicious salads made with ingredients fresh from my family’s garden. It would never have occurred to anyone in my family to put lettuce into soup. Even when we were growing lettuce indoors and it was right there on the counter, no one ever said, “Hey, let’s make lettuce soup.” [Read More...](  [Lettuce]( [Leafy Lettuce Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Growing lettuce is as easy as BLT. A cool-season annual, this leafy crop grows readily from seed, and you can sow seeds every few weeks to have a season full of salad! With this Gardening Guide, you get all the details that go into growing and harvesting delicious, leafy lettuce. Get recipes that go beyond the salad bowl and see what’s possible when you grow your own lettuce. Get it all in this Leafy Lettuce Gardening Guide right now! [Read More ...]( GreenPrints Magazine | October 2024 [It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!]( [It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!]( In the heartwarming glow of Autumn, there’s hardly a figure more iconic than the Great Pumpkin from the beloved TV special, “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!” This classic piece of animation not only captures the essence of Fall but also echoes the anticipation and delight that comes with the season. While Linus spends his Halloween waiting for the Great Pumpkin, believing in the magical entity that rewards sincere believers with gifts, there’s another layer to the pumpkin narrative that goes beyond folklore and tradition—a narrative grounded in the reality of its tremendous health benefits. [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 [Roasted Winter Squash Soup]( [Roasted Winter Squash Soup]( Use any combination of butternut, honeynut, delicata, acorn, kuri, even kabocha squash to make this sweet roasted winter squash soup recipe, sweetened with apple cider and spritzed with fresh lime. [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. [Read More ...]( Featured Kit [Introducing Our Beautiful New Digital Kitchen Garden Greeting Card Crafting Kit!]( [Introducing Our Beautiful New Digital Kitchen Garden Greeting Card Crafting Kit!]( Embark on a journey through a lush tapestry of colors and flavors with our delightful collection of greeting cards. Nestled within this charming kit are nine beautifully illustrated cards, each a celebration of nature’s bounty and the joy of gardening. Whether you’re sending well wishes for birthdays, anniversaries, or just sharing a sprinkle of green-thumb love, these downloadable and printable cards are the perfect way to brighten someone’s day. [Read More...]( [FREEBIES: Get Them Now!]( [Composting 101 Chart]( [ GET MY FREEBIEÂ]( [Kitchen Garden Planting Charts]( [ GET MY FREEBIEÂ]( [Tomato Garden to Table]( [ 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. Our mission is to provide you with a comprehensive blend of expert advice and daily guidance for nurturing your own bountiful garden and kitchen coupled with joy, humor, and inspiration. 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