This Week's Bounty: How to Build a Raised Lettuce Garden, Marigold Companion Plants, Best Strawberries to Grow in 2024, & More!

Loving Spaghetti Squashekly roundup of advice and tips for growing good food at home. [Food Gardening Network Weekly]( April 21, 2024  [Freebie Text-Ad]( [Save Your Garden from Ruin—Plant the Right Things Next to Each Other!]( [GET THIS FREEBIE NOW!](  Featured Weekly Video [How to Build a Raised Lettuce Garden]( [Video]( There are many great reasons to grow your own lettuce, and I personally prefer to grow it hydroponically indoors from fall through spring. One of the most compelling reasons for me is that there are so many recalls on processed lettuce in the stores. That alone is enough to make most people want to grow your their lettuce but there are other benefits too. [Read More...](  [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 ...](  Vegetable Gardening [10 Marigold Companion Plants in a Vegetable Garden]( [Marigold]( As a kid, my least favorite flower was the marigold. Companion plants, pollinators, and wondering how the heck to keep rabbits out of my garden was still years away. Marigolds, on the other hand, were right there in front of me. [Read More...](  [Carrots]( [Crunchy Carrots Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Carrots may just be the perfect vegetable: sweet, crunchy, and delicious. They’re easy to grow, and they come in a rainbow of colors from palest white to deepest purple, and in sizes from golf ball to gargantuan! Learn how to choose the carrots that are right for you, whether you have a sprawling garden, a couple of raised beds, or only room enough for container gardening. We’ll get you on your way to a delicious carrot harvest! [Read More ...](  Seeds & Seedlings [The Differences Between Epigeal and Hypogeal Germination Explained]( [Epigeal]( I know. Epigeal and hypogeal germination probably won’t be the most riveting topic at your next backyard cocktail party. Hear me out, though, because plant science is pretty dang cool. [Read More...](  [Ginger]( [Zesty Ginger Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Ginger is easier to grow than you may think! With the Zesty Ginger Gardening Guide, you’ll have everything you need to know about growing and enjoying this versatile plant—including specific advice about soil requirements and fertilizer, watering techniques to details about avoiding bacterial wilt, and even easy-to-make and delicious recipes that will allow you to enjoy the fruits of your ginger gardening labor! [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...](  [Brussels Sprouts]( [The Bountiful Brussels Sprouts Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Brussels sprouts have gone from most hated to almost most loved! With the Bountiful Brussels Sprouts Gardening Guide, you’ll have everything you need to know about growing and enjoying this delicious food. [Read More ...](  Seeds & Seedlings [10 Tips for Starting a Seed Library for Your Community]( [Seed Library]( You’ve probably seen those Little Free Library stands around where you can borrow or leave a book. One near me has some fantastic books; the entire Lord of the Rings series was in there not too long ago. As much as I love books, though, the idea of starting a seed library is far more appealing. [Read More...](  [Peaches]( [Perfect Peaches Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Peaches are so sweet, they’re used as a synonym for a person who is delightful! With this Perfect Peaches Gardening Guide, you’ll have everything you need to know about growing and enjoying this delicious fruit. [Read More ...](  Vegetable Gardening [The 10 Best Strawberries To Grow in 2024]( [Strawberries]( Even when your garden is doing well, sometimes it’s just nice to get away and head to your local farm for a good old-fashioned pick-your-own adventure. That’s where I was recently when I thought about which strawberries I might want to try growing, and, naturally, which would be the best strawberries to grow. [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 ...](  Member Posts: New This Week - [My Ongoing Love of Cauliflower]( - [Caribbean Magic: Chicken Cordon Bleu with a Herbaceous Twist]( - [Olive You a Lot: Adventures of an Accidental Olive Farmer]( - [Loving Spaghetti Squash]( Member Favorites - [The Biggest Basil and Tomato Companion Planting Benefits]( - [How to Select Good Seeds for Planting & What Bad Seeds to Avoid]( - [10 Tips for Starting Seeds in Egg Cartons]( - [6 Vegetable Garden Planner Apps Compared]( - [3 Main Types of Vegetable Seeds Explained]( - [The Best Heirloom Vegetable Plants to Grow]( - [How to Make Self-Watering Plant Bulbs From Recycled Bottles]( - [How to Make Homemade Fertilizer for Indoor Herbs]( - [Can Compost Go Bad? 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