Vegetables that Require Little Sun, 7 Perennial Vegetables You Can Plant, DIY Soil Testing, and Creamy Broccoli Walnut Salad

Start growing good food at home with daily advice, tips, and tricks from gardeners like you. [FGN Daily]( March 15, 2023 Enjoy this newsletter? Please forward it to your friends [Kitchen Gardening Kit]( [FREE Printable Kitchen Garden Collection Kit!]( Download this kit when you join the Food Gardening Network Gold Club Membership: - Best plants for a kitchen garden! - How to make best use of space. - Organize your kitchen garden with two optional companion-planting plans. - 18 fresh-from-the-garden recipes! [Read More ...]( Vegetable Gardening [10 Vegetables that Require Little Sun to Flourish]( [10 Vegetables that Require Little Sun to Flourish]( If you’re looking for vegetables that require little sun, I’ve got you covered. When we bought our house, my favorite thing in the backyard was the hundred-year-old Ash tree smack dab in the center of the yard. She was statuesque, gorgeous, sturdy, and shadier than a Real Housewife at a Reunion Show Special. [Read More...](  [Asparagus]( [Asparagus—King of the Garden Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Want a home garden crop that will produce delicious, nutritious, stately vegetables for decades? Then plant asparagus. You’ll need a little patience at first, but once established, asparagus will reward you for years to come. With the Asparagus—King of the Garden Gardening Guide, you’ll have everything you need to know about growing and enjoying this versatile food. [Read More ...](  Vegetable Gardening [7 Perennial Vegetables You Can Plant and Harvest Forever]( [7 Perennial Vegetables You Can Plant and Harvest Forever]( The first time I planted an herb garden and saw my chives, [sage]( and [thyme]( grow back in the second year, I jumped to wondering what other kinds of herbs and [vegetables regrow]( a second season and beyond. Living in New England, even perennial herbs like [rosemary]( are considered “tender perennials” depending on how harsh your winter gets, so could there be perennial vegetables that differ in their perennial-ness, too? [Read More...](  [Magazine Issue]( [March 2023 Issue Available Now!]( Get in-depth articles and videos all about your garden soil, including “DIY Soil Testing for Vegetable Gardens,” “Composting in the Winter,” and we’ll dive deep into the science of soil in “The Smell and Taste of Soil.” Plus, “Fire-Roasted Tomato Kale Soup” and enjoy the start of planting season in “6 Vegetables to Plant in March.” and close-ups on growing Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and beets! [Read More ...](  Featured Weekly Video [DIY Soil Testing for Vegetable Gardens]( [DIY Soil Testing for Vegetable Gardens]( Before you start applying fertilizers and lime treatments to your soil, take a sample and have it tested, either at home or professionally. Soil tests are like DNA kits for your gardens. So many people amend their soil without even knowing what they’re trying to fix. DIY soil testing can often prevent the need for additional “fixing” later on down the road, as healthy soil is ultimately key to success. Every three to five years is a good testing timeline. [Read More...]( [Broccoli]( [Broccoli: America’s Favorite Vegetable Guide Available Now!]( Broccoli—hated by children, loved by adults—proves that when we grow older, we grow wiser. And growing broccoli in your garden is a very wise choice. With this Gardening Guide, you get all the details that go into growing and harvesting healthful broccoli, and easy, savory recipes that make it all the more rewarding to grow your own broccoli. [Read More ...](  Premium Recipe of the Day [Creamy Broccoli Walnut Salad]( [Broccoli]( Creamy Broccoli Walnut Salad is one of those recipes where you can easily swap out ingredients to your liking and it still tastes great. The creamy dressing pulls all the ingredients together. Nuts, seeds, bacon, and cheese provide savory flavors complemented by a creamy, tangy, slightly sweet dressing. Serve this salad as a main dish or a hearty side. [Read More...]( [GP]( [FREE for You Now: Printable Butterfly Garden Planting Chart!]( Download this FREEBIE now and get: - Beautiful full-color printable chart. - Which plants attract butterflies? - Best flowers for your garden. - Fun facts about each of the 24 plants. [Read More ...](  [FREEBIES: Get Them Now!]( [Best Way to Grow Tomatoes]( [ GET MY FREEBIEÂ]( [Recipes from Your Garden]( [ GET MY FREEBIEÂ]( [How to Grow a Vegetable Garden]( [ 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. 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