Storing Onions, Best Potato Storage Bin Containers, Grilled Eggplant Steaks, and Sight of These Companion Plants is Like Church

Start growing good food at home with daily advice, tips, and tricks from gardeners like you. [FGN Daily]( October 16, 2024 Enjoy this newsletter? Please forward it to your friends [Herb Garden Planning Kit]( [FREE for You Now: Printable 2025 Herb Garden Planning Kit!]( Download this kit when you join the Food Gardening Network Gold Club Membership: - 9 versatile, compact, and complementary herbs - Handy companion planting chart - A 9×9 garden bed blueprint to arrange your herbs for optimal growth - Art of preserving your herbal bounty to enjoy garden-fresh flavors all year round [Read More ...](   Food Preservation [Are You Storing Onions the Wrong Way? Learn How to Store Every Variety]( [Are You Storing Onions the Wrong Way? Learn How to Store Every Variety]( All hail the mighty (and versatile as heck) [onion]( From subtle flavors to sharp zings, onions can add so many dimensions to your [recipes](. Being able to use your own homegrown onions all winter long is the ultimate Little House on the Prairie dream. It’s also super cost-effective and adds peace of mind knowing that you’ve grown and stored your onions without chemicals or other variables coming into the mix. [Read More...](  [The 5 Best Watering Cans: Gardener-Approved!]( [The 5 Best Watering Cans: Gardener-Approved!]( I’m not quite sure why I own so many watering cans, but my first guess is that I need a support group. My second guess is that I’ve spent a lot of time trying to find one that actually works well. [Read More ...]( [Shop Our Amazon Store](  Food Preservation [7 Best Potato Storage Bin Containers That Extend Shelf Life]( [7 Best Potato Storage Bin Containers That Extend Shelf Life]( If there’s one thing we know about potatoes, it’s that they need to be kept cold, humid, and dark to survive a long winter. Otherwise, they’re likely to turn green or sprout, neither of which we want from potatoes we hope to eat. That’s why, if you’re growing tubers, you’ll benefit from some of the potato storage bin containers in this list. You can also use burlap potato sacks if you have a safe place to lay or hang them. [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 ...](  Joy of Gardening [An Ode to the Lawn Gardeners]( [An Ode to the Lawn Gardeners]( The author of today’s piece and my husband happen to have a lot in common. They’re “lawn guys” who never wanted to be lawn guys. When we bought our hundred-year-old house, it came with a lawn that looked like a golf course. I was terrified and I knew we’d ruin it. Not my husband though, it gave him a new purpose. The old owner did in fact own a golf course and had plenty of help, so I feel like we shouldn’t be too hard on ourselves when it goes a little brown in the Summer. But my husband isn’t as forgiving, and once Spring arrives, he spends the next three months with his brain divided in two: half thinking about the lawn, and the other half cursing it and the birds. [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 [Mouthwatering Garlic-Kissed Grilled Eggplant Steaks]( [Mouthwatering Garlic-Kissed Grilled Eggplant Steaks]( Tender, savory slices of eggplant are what you’ll get when you use this Grilled Eggplant Steak marinade that envelops the eggplant in garlic and basil. They can be used as a simple side dish, served over a couscous salad, or even plated as a low-carb bruschetta. [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 | October 2024 [The Curious Case of Cross-Pollinated Squash]( [The Curious Case of Cross-Pollinated Squash]( I’ve been growing squash in my backyard for years. It started with a few zucchini plants and quickly grew into an obsession with winter squash. There’s something satisfying about nurturing these plants from seed to harvest, watching the vines sprawl across the garden and the fruits swell throughout the summer. [Read More...](  [Winter Squash]( [Winter Squash Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Squash have been a popular crop for 10,000 years! With our Winter Squash Gardening Guide you’ll have everything you need to know about growing and enjoying squash of many varieties — from planting to eating! [Read More ...]( GreenPrints Magazine | October 2024 [Glowing Guardians of the Night: The Wolf Spider Spectacle]( [Glowing Guardians of the Night: The Wolf Spider Spectacle]( Darkness had draped its cloak over the land as my friend Russell ventured across the dry October grass in his backyard. With a pan of hamburger grease in hand, destined for the edge of the woods, he sported a caving light affixed to his forehead. In the remote countryside, surprises lurk in the shadows, especially after a round of grilling burgers. [Read More...](  [Magazine]( [Cultivating Wisdom]( This collection of 31 essays is not just a one-time read; it’s a timeless treasure. I’m confident that you’ll find yourself revisiting these essays over and over again in the decades to come. Moreover, you’ll be quoting anecdotes, sharing gardening facts, and demonstrating your newfound wisdom with your friends, family, and fellow gardeners. [Read More ...]( RecipeLion Magazine | Fall 2024 [Carrot Chips]( [Carrot Chips]( These Carrot Chips are thinly sliced and dehydrated until crispy. They offer a satisfying crunch similar to potato chips, but with more nutritional benefits. [Read More...](  [Spinach]( [German Recipes from the Garden]( I am thrilled to share with you my personal collection of favorite German recipes, each accompanied by its own charming origin story. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, this collection promises to delight your senses and transport you to the heart of Germany with every bite. [Read More ...]( Featured Kit [Introducing the Garlic: Garden to Table Recipe Kit]( [Introducing the Garlic: Garden to Table Recipe Kit]( Hey there, my fellow garlic enthusiasts! If you’re anything like me, you’re obsessed with this little bulb of deliciousness. I mean, is there ever a time when you don’t have garlic in your kitchen? And let’s be real, your grater is probably your most-used utensil, am I right? Well, I’ve got some exciting news for all of us garlic lovers out there: We’ve just released our Garlic: Garden-to-Table Recipe Card Kit, and it’s going to change your garlic game forever! This is certainly my most favorite recipe kit to work on because it stars my favorite herb! 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