2024 Free Seed Catalogs, Garden Irrigation System, Raised Bed Garden Layout, & Paprika Chicken Tacos

Start growing good food at home with daily advice, tips, and tricks from gardeners like you. [FGN Daily]( March 29, 2024 Enjoy this newsletter? Please forward it to your friends [Spring Garden Planning Calendar Kit]( [FREE for You Now: Printable 2024 Spring Garden Planning Calendar Kit!]( Download this kit when you join the Food Gardening Network Gold Club: - Plan your Spring food garden today! - Never miss an important Spring task. - Be inspired to plan, plant, and enjoy! [Read More ...]( Vegatable Gardening [2024 Free Seed Catalogs for Veggie Gardeners]( [Article 1]( 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. For example, last year, I was psyched about the new Black Strawberry cherry tomatoes from Baker’s Creek. It graced the front cover of their catalog and I was psyched. Unfortunately for me, I only got a handful of tomatoes out of it, but that’s the fun of trying out new seeds, right?! [Read More...](  [Pears]( [Picture Perfect Pear Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Pears are a popular fruit, running a close second to apples! With the Picture Perfect Pear Gardening Guide, you’ll have everything you need to know about growing and enjoying this delicious fruit, including specific advice about planting, pruning, and harvesting, watering tips, and easy-to-make, delicious recipes! [Read More ...](  Watering & Irrigation [How to Make a Homemade Garden Irrigation System]( [Article 2]( I’m going to tell you something so earth-shattering you’re going to want to sit down to read this. Are you ready? Vegetable plants need water to grow. I know, how profound! All silliness aside, having a good watering schedule will result in higher crop yields. The problem I run into is that I don’t always have a regular watering schedule. I’d like to get out into the garden every morning because [it’s a good time to water vegetables](. But sometimes chasing after a toddler (or husband) can get in the way of my garden plans! And even when I do get into the garden, I’m not always consistent with the amount of water each plant receives. That’s where a homemade garden irrigation system comes in. [Read More...](  [Magazine]( [April 2024 Issue Available Now!]( Don’t miss “What Our Community is Planting This Year”, ”5 Best Things to Plant in April” and “How to Build a Raised Lettuce Garden”. Learn “How to Make Natural Dyes from Vegetables”! And, as a special bonus you’ll also get our printable “Fruits & Berries Garden-to-Table Recipe Card Kit.” [Read More ...](  Garden Design [5 Raised Bed Vegetable Garden Layout Tips & Tricks]( [Article 3]( The best bit of advice I have learned about garden planning is to group your vegetables and herbs together that have similar watering and light requirements. Generally, when we envision ideas for a raised bed vegetable garden layout, we might be tempted to put vegetables where we think they’ll look best, or simply fit best, but experienced gardeners spend early spring planning their gardens for a good reason, so let’s get into all the things to consider before you build your beds and lay them out. [Read More...]( [Bell Peppers]( [Beautiful Bell Peppers Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Bell peppers are one of the most commonly grown crops in the world. When grown to full ripeness, you can enjoy a rainbow of peppers—from creamy white to deep purple! Bell peppers need lots of warm sunshine to thrive, and there are varieties that will produce prolifically in containers. Learn what it takes to add bell peppers to your garden plan. [Read More ...](  Premium Recipe of the Day [Paprika Chicken Tacos]( [Article 3]( These Paprika Chicken Tacos are perfect for a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner or a fun and festive meal for Taco Tuesday. Customize the toppings to your liking and enjoy the zesty kick of homemade paprika seasoning in every bite! [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. 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