Best Way to Use Garlic, How to Test Soil Quality, Starting Seeds Outdoors in Containers, and Vanilla Chamomile Marshmallows

Start growing good food at home with daily advice, tips, and tricks from gardeners like you. [FGN Daily]( May 24, 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 ...](   Spice & Herb Gardening [Best Way to Use Garlic: Fresh, Roasted, Powder?]( [garlic]( Hey garlic enthusiasts and flavor aficionados! Join me on a whimsical journey through the pungent wonders of the culinary world as we explore the diverse universe of garlic – a kitchen essential that’s as versatile as it is aromatic. [Read More...](  [Cranberries]( [Your Guide to Homegrown Cranberries]( Learn how to grow these tart, bright berries at home – without the bog! No bog needed! They grow on dry land just like your blueberries or raspberries. In fact, both blueberries and raspberries are great companion plants for cranberries. [Read More ...](  Soil & Fertilizer [Is it Safe? How to Test Soil Quality Before Growing Edible Plants]( [Taking-samples-of-soil]( I’ll be the first to admit that when I’m dreaming about a new garden, I don’t put a lot of thought into learning how to test soil quality. Or I didn’t, anyway. I do now. I’m not talking about pH levels or how well the soil drains here. This is about the safety of the soil. [Read More...](  [Magazine]( [RecipeLion Magazine Summer 2024 Issue Available Now!]( In this issue, you’ll enjoy 33 Ways to Fire Up Your Taste Buds, featuring 16 Fresh & Flame-Kissed Veggie Delights, 11 Sizzling Grilled Meats & Mains, and 6 Chilled & Grilled Summer Sweets. Elevate your summer gatherings with these mouthwatering recipes! [Read More ...](  Seeds & Seedlings [Starting Seeds Outdoors in Containers: A Pro & Con List]( [Tomato-seedlings]( Like many things in life, success in gardening is all about timing. Plant your tomatoes in October and it’s unlikely you’ll have much to show for your work. When it comes to starting seeds outdoors, timing is absolutely critical. [Read More...]( [Chamomile]( [The Gardener’s Guide to Growing Chamomile Available Now!]( Feeling frazzled? Deadlines got you down? Anxiety acting up? You could use a hot cup of chamomile tea—and The Gardener's Guide to Growing Chamomile. It’s easy to grow, easy to harvest, and delicious to drink! [Read More ...](  Premium Recipe of the Day [Vanilla Chamomile Marshmallows]( [Vanilla Chamomile Marshmallows]( I remember when one of my cousins helped her youngest daughter in a bake sale for charity. It was a nice little affair and the desserts they prepared sold like hotcakes! 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