How Does Lettuce Get E. coli, Banana Peel Tea for Plants, Celebrate Naked Gardening Day, and Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Start growing good food at home with daily advice, tips, and tricks from gardeners like you. [FGN Daily]( April 25, 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 ...](   Pests & Diseases [How Does Lettuce Get E. coli and How to Prevent it in a Home Garden]( [Article 2]( I love lettuce. It’s so easy to grow, it’s ready to harvest pretty quickly, and the multitude of varieties have so many different qualities. Who can deny the appeal of crunchy, slightly sweet lettuce on a sandwich? I also admit there’s something that bugs me: How does lettuce get E. coli? 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