This Week's Bounty: Garden-to-Glass Cocktails, 7 Aromatic Turkey Herbs, Prepare Soil for Winter, Best Hydroponic System, & More!

Our weekly roundup of advice and tips for growing good food at home. [Food Gardening Network Weekly]( August 4, 2024  [Freebie Text-Ad]( [Plant the Perfect—and Productive—Food Garden Every Year!]( [GET THIS FREEBIE NOW!](  Featured Weekly Video [Garden-to-Glass Cocktails]( [Video]( There was no small push by our team to delve into the wild world of “garden-to-glass” cocktails. Can you blame them? [Read More...](  [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 ...](  Spice & Herb Gardening [7 Aromatic Turkey Herbs You Can Grow and Dry]( [7 Aromatic Turkey Herbs You Can Grow and Dry]( I love fresh and dried herbs. They can turn any recipe into a treat for the senses. I especially love that I can grow herbs in my garden and enjoy them fresh most of the year, then dry them to flavor meals in the winter. [Read More...](  [Rosemary]( [Rosemary, the All-Purpose Herb Gardening Guide Available Now!]( It’s a hands-down favorite among herb gardeners and has been for centuries. It’s even a topiary plant! With the Rosemary, the All-Purpose Herb Gardening Guide, you’ll have everything you need to know about growing and enjoying this versatile plant. [Read More ...](  Healthy Recipes [Peanut Butter Pineapple Upside Down Smoothie Recipe]( [pineapple]( Hey there smoothie enthusiasts and fellow pineapple lovers! Today, I stumbled upon a juicy discovery that’s sure to add a delightful twist to your post-surgery recovery routine. [Read More...](  [Pears]( [Picture Perfect Pear Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Pears are a popular fruit, running a close second to apples! With the Picture Perfect Pear Gardening Guide, you’ll have everything you need to know about growing and enjoying this delicious fruit, including specific advice about planting, pruning, and harvesting, watering tips, and easy-to-make, delicious recipes! [Read More ...](  Indoor Gardening [The Best Hydroponic System for Vegetables and Herbs]( [Herbs]( As someone who loves to cook and does it a bit for a living, I always need fresh ingredients, especially herbs. With so many lettuce recalls in the last few years, I’ve also gotten wary about purchasing store-bought lettuce. [Read More...](  [Strawberries]( [The All-Strawberry Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Strawberries are among the most popular home crops, growing everywhere from hanging pots to open land gardens. With this All-Strawberry Gardening Guide, you can get all the details that go into raising delicious, sweet berries of your own. [Read More ...](  Healthy Recipes [Roasted Red Bell Pepper Hummus with Crisp Garden Vegetables]( [Roasted Red Bell Pepper]( Welcome to our cozy corner of appetizer indulgence! If you’re anything like us, you relish those early evening moments, where the day’s hustle melts away as you gather around for some delicious bites and refreshing drinks. [Read More...](  [Bell Peppers]( [Beautiful Bell Peppers Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Bell peppers are one of the most commonly grown crops in the world. When grown to full ripeness, you can enjoy a rainbow of peppers—from creamy white to deep purple! Bell peppers need lots of warm sunshine to thrive, and there are varieties that will produce prolifically in containers. Learn what it takes to add bell peppers to your garden plan. [Read More...](  Soil & Fertilizer [How to Prepare Soil for Winter for a Better Garden Next Year]( [How to Prepare Soil for Winter for a Better Garden Next Year]( If you’re at all like me, you’re probably thinking about next year’s garden the minute the thermometer starts to drop. Heck, I’m still enjoying garden-fresh Swiss chard, and I’m thinking about what I want to plant in the spring. [Read More...](  [Magazine]( [August 2024 Issue Available Now!]( Explore in-depth articles, such as "6 Ideas for Dealing with a Massive Tomato Harvest." Through DIY videos, you’ll also learn how to dry herbs, propagate a blueberry bush, create an edible perennial garden, water effectively, and more. You’ll also learn how to make our favorite “Fire-Roasted Tomato Kale Soup!” This month, you also get a special bonus, our “Fall Food Garden Planning Kit.” [Read More ...](  Member Favorites - [How to Choose the Best Lights for Growing Berries Indoors]( - [How to Make an Invisible Deer Fence for Garden Protection]( - [How to Stop Premature Fruit Drop]( - [How to Keep Animals Out of Compost Bins]( - [How to Make a No Sugar Freezer Jam from Fresh Fruit]( - [The Best Grow Lights for Tomatoes and Peppers]( - [5 Benefits of Gravity Drip Irrigation Systems for Hillside Gardens]( - [5 of the Best Plants for Aeroponic Vegetable Gardens]( - [7 Foolproof Tips for Pressure Canning Apples]( Premium Recipes of the Week - [Spinach and Strawberry Salad]( - [Spinach and Feta Egg Muffins]( - [Spinach and Pine Nut Pesto]( - [Spinach and Mushroom Risotto]( - [Spinach and Feta Quiche]( [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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