White Mold on Seedlings, Vertical Vegetable Garden Designs, Mix Your Own Potting Soil, and Parsley Pesto Pasta

Start growing good food at home with daily advice, tips, and tricks from gardeners like you. [FGN Daily]( April 8, 2022 Enjoy this newsletter? Please forward it to your friends Seeds & Seedlings [How to Cure White Mold on Seedlings]( [White Mold]( When it’s the seed-starting time of the year, it feels like a fresh start, doesn’t it? You fill your pots and seed trays with sterile soil, baby your seeds until they sprout, and dream about how your season is going to turn out. But sometimes over-babying your seedlings can have its consequences. And in that regard, let’s talk about mold. More specifically, let’s talk about white mold on seedlings. I’ll start with good news; most white mold won’t hurt your seedlings. The bad news? The conditions that cause mold make the environment ripe for other, more problematic situations. [Read More...](  [Tomatoes]( [The Everything Tomato Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Tomatoes are the most popular plant for home gardeners! With The Everything Tomato Gardening Guide, you’ll have everything you need to know about growing and enjoying this versatile food, from the history and background of the mighty tomato to specific advice on growing, harvesting, and enjoying your hard work! [Read More ...](  Garden Design [10 Vertical Vegetable Garden Design Ideas for Small Spaces]( [Vegetable Garden Design]( My first apartment had a porch the size of a thimble and a backyard with only 10 square feet of green space. At the time, it didn’t occur to me that I could grow a thriving vegetable garden. Looking back, I see the missed opportunity and wish I could time travel to give my former self some vegetable garden design ideas for my small space. (I would also advise myself to steer clear of side bangs and gaucho pants, but that’s a tale for another blog!) [Read More...](  [Magazine Issue]( [April 2022 Issue Available Now!]( Don’t miss “5 Things to Plant in April”, “Choosing Between Types of Pruning Shears” and “10 Easy DIY Garden Tools You Can Make” and “Red Curry Coconut Zucchini Noodles”. Plus in-depth articles about Rhubarb, Strawberry, and Summer Squash. [Read More ...](  Soil & Fertilizer [How to Mix Your Own Potting Soil for Container Vegetables]( [Potting Soil]( [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. The key to a successful container garden is your potting medium. There are many different store-bought varieties of potting soil and potting mix, but in my opinion, the best potting soil for container vegetables is a hand mixed. [Read More...]( [Parsley]( [How to Grow Parsley Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Parsley is a must-have herb for any kitchen—and every cook should have fresh parsley available to chop at all times. With our How to Grow Parsley Gardening Guide, you’ll have everything you need to know about growing and enjoying this essential herb. [Read More...](  Premium Recipe of the Day [Parsley Pesto Pasta]( [Parsley]( Using parsley instead of basil in this Parsley Pesto Pasta recipe creates a flavorful pasta that’s bolder and more herbaceous than your average pesto. [Read More...](  [FREEBIES: Get Them Now!]( [How to Master Spice and Herb Gardening at Home]( [ GET MY FREEBIEÂ]( [Planting Chart]( [ GET MY FREEBIEÂ]( [Best Way to Grow Tomatoes]( [ GET MY FREEBIEÂ](    You are receiving this email as part of your free subscription to email updates from Food Gardening Network. If you no longer wish to receive this update as part of your free subscription, please click the unsubscribe link below. [MANAGE PREFERENCES]( [Unsubscribe]( Help us be sure your email update isn't filtered as spam. Adding our return address [Support@foodgardening.mequoda.com](mailto:support@foodgardening.mequoda.com) to your address book may 'whitelist' us with your filter, helping future email updates get to your inbox. [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( [Send us a message]( Did a friend send this to you? [Sign up to receive your own FREE advice about growing food at home.]( Copyright © 2022 Mequoda Systems, LLC Food Gardening Network 101 Federal Street, Suite 1900, Boston, MA 01970 Email: Support@foodgardening.mequoda.com [Our Privacy Policy]( Having trouble viewing this email? [View online](.