How to Grow Your Own Smoothie, How to Save Water with Clay Pot Irrigation, and How to Grow Herbs in Mason Jars

Start growing good food at home with daily advice, tips, and tricks from gardeners like you. [FGN Daily]( July 9, 2021  Enjoy this newsletter? Please forward it to your friends Container Gardening [How to Grow Your Own Smoothie in Containers]( Smoothies are my secret weapon to sneak vegetables and fruits into my toddler’s (and husband’s) diet. With a few base ingredients, you can add just about any type of fruit or vegetable to make a smoothie. If you make as many smoothies as we do, you’ll want to grow your own smoothie ingredients. [Read More...](  [Basil]( [The Blueberry Bonanza Gardening Guide is Available Now!]( Blueberries are a favorite of everyone, everywhere! With this Blueberry Bonanza Gardening Guide, you’ll have everything you need to know about growing and enjoying this delicious and healthful fruit. [Read More...](  Watering & Irrigation [How to Save Water with the Clay Pot Irrigation Method]( Hi, my name is Amanda, and sometimes I forget to water my vegetable garden! Phew, that feels good to get off my chest! If you can’t be out in the garden seven days a week, an irrigation system might be the next best thing. There are many irrigation methods to choose from [like sprinkler systems]( or drip methods. Some of these systems can lead to wasting water if you’re not careful. An inexpensive and eco-friendly option is the clay pot irrigation method, which is one of the most water-efficient irrigation systems available. [Read More...](  [Basil]( [Food Gardening Magazine July 2021 Issue Available Now!]( Read the July 2021 issue to explore “Veggies to Plant in July,” “Installing a Drip System in Raised Beds,” “The Biggest Differences Planting in Raised Beds vs. In-Ground,” and discover complete collections about Green Beans, Gooseberries, and Dill. [Read More...](  Spice & Herb Gardening [How to Grow Herbs in Mason Jars]( I love cooking with fresh herbs. There’s nothing like the smell of chopped [basil]( or the aroma of crushed [thyme]( to get me in the zone to cook. That’s easy enough to do in the summer when my herbs are growing faster than Jack’s magical beanstalk, but since I live in New England, the herb garden is pretty much done by mid-autumn. What’s a cook to do? Bring the garden indoors and grow herbs in Mason jars, that’s what! [Read More...](  [FREEBIES: Get Them Now!]( [ GET MY FREEBIEÂ]( [ GET MY FREEBIEÂ]( [ GET MY FREEBIEÂ](    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. Adding our return address [Support@foodgardening.mequoda.com](mailto:support@foodgardening.mequoda.com) to your address book may 'whitelist' us with your filter, helping future email updates get to your inbox. [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( [Send us a message]( Did a friend send this to you? [Sign up to receive your own FREE advice about growing food at home.]( Copyright © 2021 Mequoda Systems, LLC Food Gardening Network 101 Federal Street, Suite 1900, Boston, MA 01970 Email: Support@foodgardening.mequoda.com [Our Privacy Policy]( Having trouble viewing this email? [View this email on the web](.