Hydroponic Pests and Diseases, Storing Squash, Chicken & Broccoli, & When You Work in Gardening, You Always Have a Friend

Start growing good food at home with daily advice, tips, and tricks from gardeners like you. [FGN Daily]( October 24, 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 ...](   Indoor Gardening [How to Avoid 7 Hydroponic Pests and Diseases]( [How to Avoid 7 Hydroponic Pests and Diseases]( One of the benefits of growing herbs and vegetables in a [hydroponic system]( is that you [reduce the possibility of pests and diseases](. Even still, there are a number of hydroponic pests and diseases that can wreak havoc on your veggies. even kitchen scraps. For decades, peat-based compost was a top choice among gardeners for its moisture and nutrient retention. [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. [Read More ...]( [Shop Our Amazon Store](  Food Preservation [7 Tips for Storing Squash No Matter What Type]( [7 Tips for Storing Squash No Matter What Type]( Squash gets overlooked for its versatility and overall yum-factor when it comes to garden vegetables (okay, technically a fruit). Always a bridesmaid, squash is often relegated to “side dish material,” and the general public doesn’t give it a second thought. But we’re not the general public. We’re gardeners and we know how amazing squash is! For one thing, it’s generally easy to grow. It’s also versatile in cooking, baking, freezing, and soup-ing. Is soup-ing a word? It is now! [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 ...](  Joy of Gardening [When You Work in Gardening, You Always Have a Friend]( [When You Work in Gardening, You Always Have a Friend]( Today’s story begins how most of my weekend mornings do, hanging by the seed rack at my local gardener’s co-op. Well, at least April through June-ish. In An Unexpected Compliment, the author Gerald Burke worked for Burpee for 35 years. In his story, he is looking at Burpee seeds and meets a woman who also worked for Burpee for some time. She recommends Burpee seeds to him, but unbeknownst to her, they actually worked together, she just doesn’t know it yet. Ah to work in gardening, what a small world! [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 [Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken and Broccoli: Your New Weeknight Hero]( [Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken and Broccoli: Your New Weeknight Hero]( Cooking slow and low makes this chicken dinner flavorful and is an easy way to make a full meal. Brown sugar under the skin of each chicken thigh and fresh squeezed orange juice adds the perfect amount of sweet and tang to this satisfying dish. [Read More...](  [Kitchen Gardening Kit]( [This recipe is excerpted from Food Gardening Network’s Entrées Cookbook:]( - You get more than 335 entrée 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 [3 Lettuce Cup Recipes]( [3 Lettuce Cup Recipes]( These Asian-inspired lettuce cups feature hoisin-sweetened ground chicken, garlic, onions, and water chestnuts atop fresh lettuce cups with a spicy kick from sriracha. [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 [Long-Legged Beauty]( [Long-Legged Beauty]( Preparing for the first storm of the season, I readied myself to stow away the lawnmower and garden tools in the storage container—an inheritance from a former boyfriend who had found it on Craigslist. The backend of an old U-Haul truck, it housed an assortment of seasonal items. As the clouds darkened, I unveiled the treasures beneath the tarps. [Read More...](  [Animal Tales Collection]( [Read about Birds, Frogs, and all the Furry Friends in the Garden Right Now!]( The Animal Tales Story Collection is about the delightful creatures that make our gardens their own secret world. Birds chirping, frogs croaking, and furry friends hopping about—they all play a role in our garden's grand tale! [Read More …]( RecipeLion Magazine | Fall 2024 [Ham and Cheese Potatoes]( [Ham and Cheese Potatoes]( Whenever I eat ham and cheese potatoes, I am instantly comforted. A little pork, a lot of cheese, and a dash of spice is a great way to dress up potatoes. What I love about this dish is that it is appropriate any time of day, not just dinner. Heat leftovers up the next morning for a hearty breakfast! [Read More...](  [Hungarian Garden to Table Recipes]( [Hungarian Garden to Table Recipes]( As someone who cherishes the connection between garden and table, I’m thrilled to share these personal recipes with you. Each dish is a testament to the vibrant culture and culinary heritage of Hungary, brought to life with fresh ingredients and a touch of love. From the sizzling Paprika Poppers to the decadent Dobos Torte, these recipes are designed to transport you to the heart of Budapest, right from the comfort of your kitchen. [Read More ...]( Featured Kit [Harvest Festival ArtPrints Crafting Kit]( [Harvest Festival ArtPrints Crafting Kit]( As the executive publisher for the Food Gardening Network and GreenPrints, it is my privilege to introduce our new Harvest Festival Art Prints Crafting Kit. Christy Page, our talented editor and illustrator, has selected nine exquisite images from our latest storybook, each paired with a meaningful quote, to create this stunning collection. [Read More...]( [FREEBIES: Get Them Now!]( [Planting chart]( [ GET MY FREEBIEÂ]( [Bug Control Chart]( [ GET MY FREEBIEÂ]( [Seed Germination 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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