This Week's Bounty: Strawberry Chocolate-Chip Sorbet, Creating an Indoor Spice Garden, 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 28, 2021  Enjoy this newsletter? Please forward it to your friends Garden Tools [Gardening Equipment Every Tomato Gardener Needs]( Gardening equipment is a blessing and a curse. It's possible I spend way too much time drooling over the array of tools at my favorite garden shop. In my defense, this counts as "market research." Right? How else would I possibly know about the weeding robot? It's like a Roomba, only instead of vacuuming your living room, it roams your garden, pulling up weeds. [Read More...](  [Basil]( [How to Grow Potatoes Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Potatoes and sweet potatoes have been around for thousands of years, and they’re a main staple in many cultures. Both of these vegetables are easy to grow at home. With the How to Grow Potatoes Gardening Guide, you’ll learn all you need to know about growing and enjoying these fabulous root vegetables. [Read More...](  Growing Fruits & Berries [5 Tips for Growing a Pomegranate Tree from Seed]( There are a lot of good reasons to think about growing a pomegranate tree. Whether you decide to grow it from a seed or buy a sapling, the pomegranate is a relatively easy tree to care for as long as you live in the right climate. The stunning flowers attract hummingbirds, the fruit is packed with health benefits, and it tastes like paradise. [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 [Homemade Strawberry Chocolate Chip Sorbet]( In the northeast, strawberry season begins in June, and if you're lucky, lasts through August. I've always been envious of those who live in warmer climates and can simply garden year-round and make a recipe like this strawberry chocolate chip sorbet whenever they want. I love having four seasons, but that still sounds like utopia to me! [Read More...](  [Basil]( [Pumpkinpalooza: How to Start Your Own Pumpkin Patch Gardening Guide Available Now!]( From spooky jack-o’-lanterns to festive fall displays to scrumptious pies to scale-tipping giants, there’s a pumpkin to satisfy almost any gardener’s desire. Whether your goal is to decorate, cook, can and bake, or cultivate a blue-ribbon giant, we’ve got you covered with the Pumpkinpalooza: How to Start Your Own Pumpkin Patch Gardening Guide. [Read More...](  Indoor Gardening [How to Grow an Indoor Spice Garden]( Herbs and spices. Spices and herbs. Anyone else grow up thinking these two words were interchangeable? ::sheepishly raises hand:: For some of you, I’m about to blow your mind. Herbs and spices are different things. In simplest terms, herbs are strictly the leaves of the plant and the spices come from the seeds, roots, and bark. This should settle the big debate on cilantro (leaves) and coriander (seeds) once and for all! Now that you’ve recovered from that bombshell, let’s talk about growing spices. Specifically, how to grow an indoor spice garden. [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](  Pest & Diseases [How to Stop Vegetable Diseases from Invading Your Garden]( Vegetable gardening can bring a roller coaster of emotions. Watching your plants grow from seed or seedlings can be thrilling, especially when it comes time to harvest your crops. Not to mention the cost savings and peace of mind that comes from growing your own vegetables, herbs, and fruits. But vegetable gardening can be devastating, too. It’s heartbreaking to see your hard work and long hours go down the drain because of various garden diseases. What starts as a shadowy stain on a few leaves, if left untreated can wipe out an entire crop of tomatoes, carrots, or onions. Learning how to spot disease and knowing what to do if and when you see signs of disease, can ease the heartache by keeping your garden healthy. Here are ten strategies to keep vegetable diseases from invading your garden. [Read More...](  [Basil]( [The Easy Quinoa Growing Guide Available Now!]( Attention home gardeners, grow quinoa in your own backyard! With The Easy Quinoa Growing Guide, you’ll have everything you need to know about growing and enjoying this versatile food. From the history and background of the ‘mother of all grains’ to specific advice about soil requirement, fertilizer, watering techniques, preventing pests and diseases, and easy-to-make and delicious recipes that will allow you to enjoy the fruits of your gardening labor! [Read More...](  Member Favorites - [10 Edible Flowers to Plant with Herbs]( - [How Often Should You Water Herbs Indoors?]( - [The Best Vegetables to Grow in a Greenhouse]( - [How to Repel Rabbits from Plants]( - [How to Make Homemade Fertilizer for Indoor Herbs]( - [The Biggest Basil and Tomato Companion Planting Benefits]( - [Vegetable Garden Box Advice for a Making a Container Garden]( - [10 Really Easy Veggies to Grow for New Gardeners]( - [Should You Garden Barefoot?]( - [What Are These White Tiny Bugs on Plants in my Garden?](   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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