Harvest Broccoli, Treat Anthracnose Fungus in Strawberries, 15 Best Veggies to Plant in Spring, & Parsley Pesto Pasta

Start growing good food at home with daily advice, tips, and tricks from gardeners like you. [FGN Daily]( June 13, 2024 Enjoy this newsletter? Please forward it to your friends [Summer Garden Planning Calendar Kit]( [FREE for You Now: Printable 2024 Summer Garden Planning Calendar Kit!]( Download this kit when you join the Food Gardening Network Gold Club Membership: - Plan your Summer food garden today! - Never miss an important Summer task. - Be inspired to plan, plant, and enjoy! [Read More ...](   Vegetable Gardening [How to Cut Broccoli off the Plant and Keep it Growing]( [broccoli-plant]( Let me tell you about the first time I grew broccoli. I planted three in a row. They were one of the first to grow in my garden that year, and I was proud. As they started to go from small heads to the kind you see in the grocery store, I realized I didn’t know how to cut broccoli off the plant. 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