This Week's Bounty: 5 Vegetables to Plant in October, Stop Fungus Gnats, Best Garden Decoys, Pressure Canning Apples, and More!

Our weekly roundup of advice and tips for growing good food at home. [Food Gardening Network Weekly]( October 8, 2023  [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 [5 Vegetables to Plant in October]( [Video]( A few years ago, I was in line at the farmer’s market talking to a farmer about how great he must be feeling because it’s the “end of the season.” (Did I mention that I stink at small talk?) My new farmer friend gently schooled me explaining there really is no “end of season” for a farmer, no matter what time of year it is. As we finished up and I removed my foot from my mouth, he told me there was plenty I could do in my vegetable garden to get a jumpstart on my spring crops. [Read More...](  [Fall Calendar]( [FREE Printable 2023 Fall Garden Planning Calendar Kit!]( Download this kit when you join the Food Gardening Network Gold Club Membership: - Get checklists for garden tasks in September, October, November, and December—every month of Fall! - Prioritize your own garden with personal notes. - 10 fresh-from-the-garden Fall recipes! [Read More ...](  Indoor Gardening [How to Stop Fungus Gnats in Indoor Gardens]( [Article 1]( One of the most significant issues with fungus gnats is that by the time they’re flying around and annoying you, they’re already a major problem for your plants. That’s why it’s beneficial to know how to stop fungus gnats the minute you notice them. [Read More...](  [Blackberries]( [The Blackberry Heaven: All in One Gardening Guide is Available Now!]( Blackberries are so easy to grow, they grow wild all over the country. But in case you don’t have access to a convenient wild bush, in the Blackberry Heaven: All in One Gardening Guide, you get everything you need to know about growing your own. [Read More ...](  Food Preservation [7 Foolproof Tips for Pressure Canning Apples]( [Article 2]( When it comes to buying or picking apples, I always end up with way more than I actually need. The giant basket of apples taunts me from my countertop, knowing that I will never get through them fast enough before they start to go bad. [Freezing fresh apples]( is one way of keeping them from going bad, but I also love pressure canning apples and storing them in my pantry for later use in pies, breads, apple butter, and apple sauce. [Read More...](  [Cucumber]( [The Cucumber Grower's Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Cucumbers are easy to grow and will reward you with delicious dishes and health benefits! With The Cucumber Grower's Gardening Guide, you’ll have everything you need to know about growing and enjoying this versatile food. [Read More ...](  Garden Tools [The Best Garden Decoys That Actually Work to Deter Pests]( [Article 3]( I love a garden gnome as much as the next person. They’re a fun way to add some personality around the peas or some cool kitsch to the cucumbers. But when it comes to garden decoys that deter pests, they aren’t all that effective. As a matter of fact, I’m pretty sure the [rabbits]( around my house have been taking selfies with the gnomes. [Read More...](  [Apples]( [Super Sunflowers Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Follow your gardening heart as your growing sunflowers follow the sun. They are a feast for the eyes whether you eat them or not, and you can learn all there is to know about sunflowers in our Super Sunflower Gardening Guide! Discover all about sunflower history, growing, harvesting—and eating! Make our amazing recipes after your harvest—as easy to make as they are delicious to eat. [Read More ...](  Composting [This Countertop Compost Machine Turns Scraps into Compost in a Few Hours]( [Article 4]( 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. [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 ...](  Garden Tools [6 Vegetable Garden Planner Apps Compared]( [Article 5]( Why does it always seem like you spend all winter waiting, wishing, and hoping for spring, then when it arrives, your brain goes into panic mode, and suddenly you have no idea what’s going to go where, or how many of what you’re going to plant? Just me? That’s fine, that’s fine. [Read More...](  [Magazine]( [October 2023 Issue Available Now!]( Did you know that turnips and not pumpkins were the original jack-o-lanterns? Did you know that beets were originally grown for their greens and not the deliciously sweet root we love today? Discover the history of these nutritious vegetables and learn about growing and eating them when you accept your Food Gardening Network membership! [Read More ...](  New Member Contributions - [Fall is for Apple picking]( - [Growing Strawberries in a container]( - [Mr Kelly’s Tomato Patch]( - [Basil Bonanza: From Planting Woes to Home Depot Heroics]( Member Favorites - [6 Easy Fruits to Grow in Pots Inside Your Home]( - [Is it Safe? How to Test Soil Quality Before Growing Edible Plants]( - [3 Ways to Grow Edible Flowers Indoors]( - [Why and How to Grow Nasturtium in Vegetable Gardens]( - [5 Vegetables You Can Grow in Hanging Baskets on a Porch]( - [7 Common Vegetables that Should Not be Planted Together]( - [How to Grow Figs in Any Climate]( - [The Easiest Method for Freezing Fresh Apples for Baking]( - [How to Make a DIY Tower Garden for Vegetables and Herbs]( Premium Recipes of the Week - [Winter Squash Blossom Soup]( - [Beet Brownies]( - [Pumpkin Muffins with Cream Cheese Surprise]( - [Spaghetti Squash Alfredo]( - [Beet Salad with Goat Cheese]( [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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