This Week's Bounty: Cold Roasted Veggies with Warm Hummus, Vertical Vegetable Garden Designs, and More

Our weekly roundup of advice and tips for growing good food at home. Having trouble viewing this email? [View this email on the web](. [FGN Daily]( March 21, 2021  Enjoy this newsletter? Please forward it to your friends Composting [Is Pine Needle Compost too Acidic for Vegetable Gardens?]( Pine needle compost might be one of the most misunderstood areas of composting. Sure, there's some confusion about whether that take-out container is compostable, but when it comes to pine needles, there's a longstanding assumption that they are too acidic. [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...](  Container Gardening [How to Keep Your Balcony Vegetables Safe from Critters]( If you've read much about gardening, you know those furry, fuzzy critters that live nearby can invite themselves into your garden for a dinner date with your tomatoes. The local skunks will eat your strawberries, and[rabbits]( will take all your broccoli. You would think that your balcony vegetables would be safe, since they're not on the ground. [Read More...](  [Basil]( [Food Gardening Magazine March 2021 Issue Available Now!]( Read the March 2021 issue to explore “6 Vegetables to Plant in March,” “How to Start Seeds Indoors,” and discover complete collections about Strawberries, Brussels Sprouts, and Quinoa. [Read More...](  Easy Healthy Recipes [Cold Roasted Vegetables and Warm Hummus]( Do you remember being a kid and hating vegetables? I don't think any child was exempt from the green bean gag reflex, and canned vegetables were purely to blame. For decades, kids were brought up on mushy watery veggies in cans that might have been on the shelf longer than they were alive. The lie that veggies were gross was carried from generation to generation for most families...except by those with gardens. Trust me, this recipe for cold roasted vegetables is entirely different! The veggies in this recipe are crisp, seasoned, and full of flavor! [Read More...](  [ginger]( [The Zesty Ginger Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Ginger is easier to grow than you may think! With the Zesty Ginger Gardening Guide, you’ll have everything you need to know about growing and enjoying this versatile plant—including specific advice about soil requirements and fertilizer, watering techniques to details about avoiding bacterial wilt, and even easy-to-make and delicious recipes that will allow you to enjoy the fruits of your ginger gardening labor! [Read More...](  Food Preservation [Are You Storing Onions the Wrong Way? Learn How to Store Every Variety]( All hail the mighty (and versatile as heck) onion! From subtle flavors to sharp zings, onions can add so many dimensions to your [recipes](. Being able to use your own homegrown onions all winter long is the ultimate Little House on the Prairie dream. It’s also super cost-effective and adds peace of mind knowing that you’ve grown and stored your onions without chemicals or other variables coming into the mix. Storing onions is an excellent way to enjoy your vegetable garden in the cold winter months. I’ve put together some basic information and guidelines for how to store or preserve your onions, no matter what type. [Read More...](   FREEBIE: Get It Now! [How to Grow a Vegetable Garden]( Vegetable gardening at home has never been easier—get this FREEBIE about the best way to start a vegetable garden, and you’ll have answers to your questions about which types of vegetables to grow … and how to ensure a bountiful and delicious vegetable crop! [Get My Freebie](  Garden Design [10 Vertical Vegetable Garden Design Ideas for Small Spaces]( My first apartment had a porch the size of a thimble and a backyard with only 10 square feet of green space. At the time, it didn’t occur to me that I could grow a thriving vegetable garden. Looking back, I see the missed opportunity and wish I could time travel to give my former self some vegetable garden design ideas for my small space. (I would also advise myself to steer clear of side bangs and gaucho pants, but that’s a tale for another blog!) [Read More...](  [grapes]( [The Great Grapes Gardening Guide Available Now!]( What’s the most popular fruit in the world? If you guessed oranges, apples, or bananas, you’d be wrong—it’s the fabulous grape! Because of its many uses (hello, wine!) and the number of countries that can grow grapes, the world totals some 72 million tons of grapes grown annually. In the Great Grapes Gardening Guide, you’ll learn everything you need to grow this versatile fruit. [Read More...](  Member Favorites - [The Easiest Fruits and Vegetables to Grow]( - [10 Tips for Starting Seeds in Egg Cartons]( - [Grow Your Own Food at Home Three Ways]( - [Comparing 3 Different Makes of Garden Tools Bond vs. Radius vs. Prohoe]( - [How to Grow Herbs in Mason Jars]( - [How to Plan an English Vegetable Garden]( - [The Best Tool for Digging Holes for Plants Revealed]( - [Choosing the Best Fruit Trees for Indoors]( - [How to Plan a Kid’s Vegetable Garden]( - [The Best Vegetables to Plant Together for an Unbelievable Harvest](   Food Gardening Network is the premier resource for food gardeners of all skill levels, to create your own food garden at home—with the advice and information you need to ensure that you grow, harvest, and enjoy fabulous food! From vegetables and fruits to herbs, grains, and spices, you’ll learn all the special techniques for optimizing your garden so that you can enjoy better-tasting and better-quality foods, while also saving money. Plus, by controlling your own food supply with the items you grow, you’ll feel more productive, spend more time outdoors, avoid lurking grocery-store food contaminations, maximize your family time, and grow and eat locally! And Food Gardening Network includes not only all the gardening tips and advice you need to grow good foods, but also tasty and easy-to-prepare recipes for you to enjoy the fruits of your labor. To learn more about Food Gardening Network, [click here](. You are receiving this email as part of your free subscription to email updates from Food Gardening Network. If you no longer wish to receive this update as part of your free subscription, please click the unsubscribe link below. [MANAGE PREFERENCES]( [Unsubscribe]( Help us be sure your email update isn't filtered as spam. 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