This Week's Bounty: Plant a Bare Root Apple Tree, From Battlefields to Botany, 10 Pest Repelling Plants, and More!

Our weekly roundup of advice and tips for growing good food at home. [Food Gardening Network Weekly]( May 19, 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 Plant a Bare Root Apple Tree]( [Video]( I’ll tell you a secret: The only way you’re going to learn how to plant a bare root apple tree is by … planting a bare root apple tree. Because until you have the fragile bare roots in your hand and have dug the hole in your unique soil, you’re probably going to imagine that planting your tree will be similar to planting a two-gallon bucket apple tree, and it’s quite different. [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 ...](  Gardening Life [From Battlefields to Botany]( [Homemade Irrigation System]( I have great admiration for plant hunters, each one a botanical Indiana Jones. They sailed with Captain Cook on his first great voyage in 1768 and still today they are exploring remote corners of the world, seeking out rare plants. [Read More...](  [Parsley]( [How to Grow Parsley Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Parsley is a must-have herb for any kitchen—and every cook should have fresh parsley available to chop at all times. With our How to Grow Parsley Gardening Guide, you’ll have everything you need to know about growing and enjoying this essential herb. [Read More...](  Composting [What to Do When Your Compost Smells Like Ammonia or Sulfur]( [rain-barrel-garden]( If you’ve read much about compost, you know it shouldn’t have too much of an odor. And if you’ve been composting for more than five minutes, you also know that sometimes, no matter what you do, your compost smells like ammonia or sulfur. If you haven’t experienced this “lovely” phenomenon, you either will soon, or you’re fortunate. [Read More...](  [Garlic]( [Glorious Garlic Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Garlic is an essential ingredient in just about every kitchen. With the Glorious Garlic Gardening Guide, you’ll have everything you need to know about growing and enjoying this staple—from the history and health benefits of this ancient herb, to detailed and specific garlic gardening advice, and easy-to-make and delicious recipes that will allow you to spice up any dish! [Read More ...](  Pests & Diseases [10 Pest Repelling Plants That Keep Bugs Away Naturally]( [straw-mulch]( My first garden was a success…almost. I remember watching the tomato leaves develop little buds that soon turned into tiny little green tomato babies. My zucchini was just starting to blossom. And the cucumbers! [Read More...](  [Apples]( [Audacious Apples Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Apples are the perfect portable snack. They’re delicious, nutritious, and packed with antioxidants! You can grow soaring, full-sized trees in your yard; grow smaller trees in raised beds or containers; or even train an apple tree to grow along a fence or a wall! No matter how small your garden space, there’s an apple variety for you! Learn about it all in this Audacious Apples Gardening Guide right now! [Read More ...](  Composting [How to Avoid Salmonella in Compost]( [Beautiful-garden-with-leafy-vegetables]( If your idea of a fun afternoon is reading academic research papers, just Google “Salmonella in compost.” You’ll get titles like Cascading effects of composts and cover crops on soil chemistry, bacterial communities, and the survival of foodborne pathogens. [Read More...](  [Lavender]( [Lovely Lavender Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Lavender have been a popular crop for 10,000 years! With our Lovely Lavender Gardening Guide you’ll have everything you need to know about growing and enjoying lavender of many varieties — from planting to eating! [Read More ...](  Vegetable Gardening [Best Onions for Making Your Own Homemade Onion Powder]( [Best Onions for Making Your Own Homemade Onion Powder]( Hey there, fellow kitchen adventurers! Today, let’s dive into the aromatic world of homemade onion powder – that humble yet mighty ingredient that can transform a dish from bland to grand in a sprinkle! [Read More...](  [Magazine]( [May 2024 Issue Available Now!]( Don’t miss “10 Herb & Vegetable Seeds to Plant in May”, “5 Home-Grown Comfort Foods”, and “How to Plant a Bare Root Apple Tree”. Learn “How to Start Gardening with Grow Bags for Vegetables and Fruits”! And, as a special bonus you’ll also get our printable “Barbecue Food Garden Planning Kit.” [Read More ...](  Member Posts: New This Week - [Pasta Free Italian Summer Salad]( - [Discovering the Best Margarita Pizza in Plymouth, Massachusetts]( - [Guilt Free Zucchini Lasagna]( - [Savor the Flavor: Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup Recipe for a Healthy Fiesta!]( Member Favorites - [Discover The Right Essentials For An Amazing Indoor Veggie Garden]( - [Grow Your Own Food at Home Three Ways]( - [5 Reasons to Try Soil Solarization This Year (and 3 Reasons Not To)]( - [How to Repel Rabbits from Plants]( - [5+ Soil Additives to Improve Drainage in Soggy Gardens]( - [How to Prevent Powdery Mildew on Rosemary Naturally]( - [Lavender: How to Dry It Three Easy Ways]( - [Embracing the insect invasion in the garden]( - [How to Start a Community Vegetable Garden]( Premium Recipes of the Week - [Strawberry Spinach Salad]( - [Grilled Asparagus with Parmesan]( - [Healthy Cream of Asparagus Soup]( - [Roasted Asparagus with Baked Sheet Pan Eggs]( - [Asparagus and Goat Cheese Bruschetta]( [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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