Popular Plants for Butterfly Gardens, Tap Water vs. Distilled, Salsa Chicken Tacos, and A Plant Thief!

Start growing good food at home with daily advice, tips, and tricks from gardeners like you. [FGN Daily]( November 4, 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 ...](   Vegetable Gardening [The Most Popular Plants for Butterfly Gardens]( [The Most Popular Plants for Butterfly Gardens]( Butterfly gardens are taking flight across America, bringing vibrant colors and delicate wings to backyards everywhere. Gardeners are discovering that creating these flutter-friendly havens can benefit their food gardens in unexpected ways. By choosing the right plants for butterfly gardens, you can create a thriving ecosystem that supports both beautiful butterflies and productive vegetable patches. [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](  Watering & Irrigation [Tap Water vs. Distilled: Which is Better for Indoor Gardens?]( [Tap Water vs. Distilled: Which is Better for Indoor Gardens?]( There are some pretty opinionated pieces of writing out there when it comes to the debate between tap water vs. distilled water for indoor plants. One article I read went so far as to say that a plant might “reject” tap water. That seems a little hard to fathom – as if I’m a waiter in a fancy restaurant with my customers shooing me away for bringing plain old faucet water! [Read More...](  [Corn]( [The Everything Corn Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Corn is an all-American staple! With The Everything Corn Gardening Guide, you’ll have everything you need to know about growing and enjoying this unique food in your home garden, including advice on planting, raising, harvesting, and preparing dish after delicious dish featuring your home-grown corn. [Read More ...](  Gardening Humor [A Plant Thief!]( [A Plant Thief!]( I’m not even sure where to start with today’s story, “The Tulip Thief,” by Carmen De Vito. It’s a story about being robbed while working at The Horticultural Society of New York, which in and of itself is wild. I mean, if I was going to rob a place, a part-garden-store-part-library is not the first place I’d go. Unless I was a plant thief, I guess. [Read More...]( [November 2024]( [The GreenPrints November 2024 Issue is Ready for You to Read (and Listen to)!]( Warm, funny, and inspiring stories, including "Botanical Elocution", "Flourishing in Winter", "The Legacy of Three Rosebushes" PLUS additional sections like Plants We Love, Garden to Table Journeys, and so much more! Curl up in your favorite comfy chair and read (or listen) along as we reflect on turkeys, indoor planting, and what we are most thankful for. [Learn More …](  Easy Healthy Recipe of the Day [Slow-Cooker Salsa Chicken Tacos: The Lazy Chef's Secret Weapon]( [Slow-Cooker Salsa Chicken Tacos: The Lazy Chef's Secret Weapon]( Unlock the magic of your slow cooker with these ridiculously easy Slow-Cooker Salsa Chicken Tacos that turn your favorite salsa (homemade or store-bought, no judgment!) and chicken into fall-apart tender, flavor-packed meat perfect for tacos, burritos, or even Monday’s lunch salad – it’s so good and simple, you might find yourself making it a little too often! [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 | November 2024 [The Ultimate Berry Crumble]( [The Ultimate Berry Crumble]( Dessert becomes even more special when it’s the Ultimate Berry Crumble! Loaded with fresh blueberries, other berries, and tasty, crunchy crumble, this dessert makes me want to go back for seconds! [Read More...](  [Blueberries]( [The Blueberry Bonanza Gardening Guide is Available Now!]( Blueberries are a favorite of everyone, everywhere! With this Blueberry Bonanza Gardening Guide, you’ll have everything you need to know about growing and enjoying this delicious and healthful fruit. [Read More ...]( GreenPrints Magazine | November 2024 [The Great Indoors]( [The Great Indoors]( As the days grow shorter and the chill of Winter starts nipping at our noses, a delightful trend is blossoming in households across America: indoor gardening. Yes, folks, our gardens are no longer confined to the great outdoors! From sunny windowsills to cozy kitchen corners, Americans are transforming their homes into verdant sanctuaries. And let me tell you, it’s not just about keeping the green thumb busy—it’s about flavor, fragrance, and a bit of fun during those frosty months. [Read More...](  [Garden Giggles Collection]( [Garden Giggles]( This collection of humorous gardening-themed stories celebrates that unpredictable nature of gardening. From the triumphs to the tragedies, the serene moments to the chaotic ones, these stories remind us that while gardening can be a serious pursuit, it is also, at its heart, incredibly funny. [Read More …]( RecipeLion Magazine | Fall 2024 [Dark Chocolate Ginger Hearts]( [Dark Chocolate Ginger Hearts]( Indulge in a sweet and spicy treat with these dark chocolate ginger hearts. [Read More...](  [Thanksgiving]( [Thanksgiving Garden to Table Recipes]( In this collection, you’ll find recipes that are not only delicious but also deeply personal. From the perfect green bean casserole that redefines a classic dish with a gourmet twist, to a zesty orange cranberry relish that brings a taste of California sunshine to our New England table, each recipe is crafted to inspire and delight. [Read More ...]( Featured Kit [Butterfly Garden Greeting Card Crafting Kit]( [Butterfly Garden Greeting Card Crafting Kit]( These cards are designed to brighten someone’s special day, whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, retirement, or graduation. But they’re not just for formal occasions—imagine sharing these delightful greeting cards with friends, family, and loved ones, simply to bring a smile to their faces. 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