This Week's Bounty: Subterranean Greenhouse, Kitchen Scrap Fertilizer, Garden to Glass Cocktails, and More!

Our weekly roundup of advice and tips for growing good food at home. [Food Gardening Network Weekly]( September 4, 2022  Enjoy this newsletter? Please forward it to your friends Featured Weekly Video [Garden-to-Glass Cocktails]( [Garden-to-Glass Cocktails]( There was no small push by our team to delve into the wild world of “garden-to-glass” cocktails. Can you blame them? [Read More...](  [Magazine Issue]( [September 2022 Issue Available Now!]( In this issue, discover “The Three Sisters of Companion Planting” plus, get advice on "How to Harvest Fresh Herbs in the Fall to Use All Winter" and more! Check out “5 Vegetables to Plant in September”, plus some quick-and-easy tasty recipes! [Read More ...](  Pests & Diseases [5+ Best Bird Deterrents for Gardens]( [Bird Deterrents]( Every year, without fail, birds come to my garden and wreak havoc. They peck at my blueberries, poop on my lettuce, and nab my strawberries. I thought I’d tried everything to deter them. I considered getting a cat. I’ve even resorted to reading about ancient methods of bird deterrents for gardens. [Read More...](  [Cherries]( [All Things Cherry Gardening Guide Available Now!]( They’re sweet and beautiful and have a shade of bright red named for them—they’re cherries! What’s more, cherry trees are lovely in the landscape even when they’re not producing fruit, and you can learn all there is to know about growing and eating them in our All Things Cherry Gardening Guide! [Read More ...](  Garden Design [How to Build a Subterranean Greenhouse to Grow All Year]( [Subterranean Greenhouse]( Subterranean greenhouse, underground greenhouse, deep winter greenhouse, or Walipini. If you want to grow vegetables throughout the year, this might be your go-to. [Read More...](  [Radish]( [Radiant Radishes Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Radishes are easy to grow and come in a variety of colors that span the entire rainbow. And did you know that how spicy a radish is, depends on when you harvest it? In this Gardening Guide, we’ll explain how to choose a radish variety and how to grow them in your garden, harvest them, and then enjoy them at your table. [Read More ...](  Soil & Fertilizer [How to Prevent Moldy Soil in Container Gardens]( [Prevent Moldy Soil]( I’ll admit, I spent years wondering how to prevent moldy soil in my container gardens. At times it felt like a losing battle, and I’m sad to say that more than a few of my indoor plants suffered the consequences of my ignorance. [Read More...](  [Garlic]( [Glorious Garlic Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Garlic is an essential ingredient in just about every kitchen. With the Glorious Garlic Gardening Guide, you’ll have everything you need to know about growing and enjoying this staple—from the history and health benefits of this ancient herb, to detailed and specific garlic gardening advice, and easy-to-make and delicious recipes that will allow you to spice up any dish! [Read More ...](  Soil & Fertilizer [How to Make Easy Kitchen Scrap Fertilizer]( [Easy Kitchen Scrap Fertilizer]( If you’ve looked through the Food Gardening Network website, you know we love composting. We’ve written articles about keeping animals out of your compost bins, how to compost indoors, what to do if your compost smells bad, and composting in winter. But composting takes time, which is why it’s good to have some easy kitchen scrap fertilizer ideas up your sleeve. [Read More...](  [Rhubarb]( [Remarkable Rhubarb Guide Available Now!]( Rhubarb is the garden gift that keeps on giving. This beautiful cold-hardy plant can live 20 years or more! Learn how to keep your rhubarb healthy year after year for a bountiful harvest, and get some of our favorite rhubarb recipes. Let’s get growing! [Read More ...](  Container Gardening [7 Fantastically Unique Vegetable Garden Ideas]( [Unique Vegetable Garden Ideas]( There are two ways to think about unique [vegetable garden ideas]( one is design and layout, and the other is what vegetables you grow. But why not combine them? There’s no rule that says you have to choose between interesting vegetables and fun garden design. At least, I don’t think there is. [Read More...](  [Magazine Issue]( [Recipe Lion Magazine Sept/Oct 2022 Issue Available Now!]( In this issue, we’ll go on a Culinary Tour of 36 European-Inspired Dishes. You’ll discover 11 Italian Dinners and Desserts like Authentic Italian Pizza Sauce. You’ll also find French Favorites such as Classic French Madeleines. You’ll Go Gaga for Greek with regional favorites like a traditional Tzatziki Cucumber Recipe and Greek Lemon Potatoes! You’ll also get lots more recipes from England, Spain, and Germany! 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