This Week's Bounty: Fire-Roasted Tomato Kale Soup, Hydroponic Root Rot, 2023 Free Seed Catalogs, and More!

Our weekly roundup of advice and tips for growing good food at home. [Food Gardening Network Weekly]( March 26, 2023  Enjoy this newsletter? Please forward it to your friends [Freebie Text-Ad]( [Start Your Garden Off Right—Know Which Seeds to Start Indoors … and Which Can Start Outdoors!]( [GET THIS FREEBIE NOW!](  Featured Weekly Video [Fire-Roasted Tomato Kale Soup]( [DIY Soil Testing for Vegetable Gardens]( Winter is the time for good homemade soup. The more veggies the better, and the easier to throw in a pot, even better. Throw it in, and let it go, I say. This recipe is slightly more involved, but I promise it’s for good reason! [Read More...](  [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 ...](  Indoor Gardening [7 Causes of Hydroponic Root Rot and 7 Solutions]( [7 Causes of Hydroponic Root Rot and 7 Solutions]( Hydroponic gardens come with plenty of benefits. You can grow year-round, no matter where you live. You may enjoy higher yields, and hydroponic systems usually require less water than traditional gardens. But hydroponic planting is not problem-free, and one of the biggest of those problems is hydroponic root rot. [Read More...](  [Potatoes]( [How to Grow Potatoes Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Potatoes and sweet potatoes have been around for thousands of years, and they’re a main staple in many cultures. Both of these vegetables are easy to grow at home. With the How to Grow Potatoes Gardening Guide, you’ll learn all you need to know about growing and enjoying these fabulous root vegetables. [Read More ...](  Seeds & Seedlings [How to Start Seeds in Rockwool]( [How to Start Seeds in Rockwool]( I never even knew what rockwool was before I started a hydroponic garden three years ago. To me, seeds sprout in soil, so why use anything else? However, now that I am germinating seeds all year long using an indoor garden that uses rockwool, I think it’s the easiest thing ever. Environmentally sound though? Let’s talk about it, and how to start seeds in rockwool. [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 ...](  Composting [This Countertop Compost Machine Turns Scraps into Compost in a Few Hours]( [This Countertop Compost Machine Turns Scraps into Compost in a Few Hours]( Spoiler alert: It’s safe to say there’s no gardening gadget or device I love more than the countertop compost machine I’m sharing with you today. Instead of keeping a stinky compost bucket under your sink, then plopping into a heap outside, [Lomi’s countertop compost machine]( can turn scraps into compost in just a few hours. When I first saw it as a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo, I practically tore open my wallet and said, “Take my money!” Now it’s out into the wild, and I’ve been singing its praises to anyone who will listen. [Read More...](  [Eggplant]( [Elegant Eggplant Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Eggplants are loved the world over for their beauty, their versatility, and because they’re easy to grow! Learn how to grow your own today, in the Elegant Eggplant Gardening Guide as part of your Food Gardening Network membership. [Read More ...](  Spice & Herb Gardening [10 Edible Flowers to Plant with Herbs]( [10 Edible Flowers to Plant with Herbs]( I feel like one of the best kept secrets in gardening is around edible flowers. Edible flowers don’t just look pretty on your plate, they taste delightful, and they bring pollinators to your garden. When you choose edible flowers to plant with herbs, the results will make your garden a work of art. [Read More...](  [Dill]( [Delightful Dill Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Dill is one of the easiest, most gardener-friendly plants to grow and has dozens of culinary uses—every part of the plant is edible! With this gardening guide, you get all the details that go into growing and harvesting this aromatic plant. Get it all in this Delightful Dill Gardening Guide right now! [Read More ...](  Seeds & Seedlings [2023 Free Seed Catalogs for Veggie Gardeners]( [2023 Free Seed Catalogs for Veggie Gardeners]( Seed catalogs can sometimes be so beautiful that they look like collector’s pieces, and even though they do quite literally expire in use each year, it’s hard to throw them out. When I start getting my seed catalogs in the mail in January, I take to them like a good book and sit down with a glass of wine, thinking up ideas of everything I want to plant. [Read More...](  [Magazine Issue]( [Recipe Lion Magazine Spring 2023 Issue Available Now!]( You’ll delight in 22 Ways to Brunch. You’ll also discover our 14 Sweet & Savory Brunch Combinations along with 8 Sippable Starters, like a Chamomile Fizz and Champagne Cranberry Cocktail. Explore the issue now and get cooking! [Read More ...](  Member Favorites - [10 Drought-Resistant Vegetables for a Water Conscious Garden]( - [7 Common Vegetables that Should Not be Planted Together]( - [What Can You Grow in Deck Rail Planters?]( - [7 Shallow Root Vegetables That Grow Great in Containers and Tough Spots]( - [10 Deer-Resistant Vegetables and Herbs]( - [10 Tips for Starting Seeds in Egg Cartons]( - [7 Tips for Preparing Clay Soil for Planting Vegetables]( - [Making Food-Safe DIY Window Box Planters Fit for a Home Chef]( - [Easy Composting at Home: 5 Ways to Compost from Hardest to Easiest]( Premium Recipes of the Week - [Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry]( - [Cream of Broccoli Soup]( - [Best-Ever Roasted Broccoli]( - [Brussels Sprout Ragout]( - [Roasted Parmesan Brussels Sprouts]( [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. 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