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Even while our gardens are in full swing, there are still some veggies we can add to the bounty. Is your favorite on the list? Having trouble viewing this email? [View this email on the web](. [FGN Preview]( July 14, 2021 [7 Vegetables to Plant in July]( Even while our gardens are in full swing, there are still some veggies we can add to the garden for a late summer or fall harvest. Plus, you have an entire gardening and cooking library at your fingertips, with your [Charter Gold Membership in Food Gardening Network]( Dear Gardener, If there’s one thing you can count on in July, it’s that you can live almost anywhere and your garden is a happy sight. Whether you’re in USDA hardiness zone 9 and started your garden months ago, or you’re in zone 3 and just harvested those first early season veggies, this is the month when things really begin to happen. So grab that ice-cold Herbal Dill Lemonade and let’s head out to the garden! Don’t forget your gardening tools, though, because we’re going to do some planting, too! It’s true! There are seven delightful Veggies to Plant in July! Bush beans, or green beans, mature in about 45 days and they love to be planted in warm soil. Hardy Brussels sprouts are slow-growing, but they can thrive in cooler temperatures, and actually enjoy a light frost or two. And we can’t forget radishes. Radishes may be among the world’s easiest veggies to plant in July. From seed to table, you only need three weeks, and they aren’t too picky about things like soil, temperature, and whether or not they have the perfect spot in the garden (looking at you, artichoke!). One of our favorites is on the list, too. It’s a vegetable you can grate raw into salads, boil, roast, pickle, steam, and you can eat the entire plant – roots, leaves, and everything in between. You’ll find that vegetable and all the others in the July issue of [Food Gardening Magazine]( And whether you want to read the articles or watch the videos (or both!), our Senior Editor Amanda MacArthur has a few fun ideas for how to use some of these vegetables in the kitchen. Plus, we’ll get a mini-tour of her garden as she talks us through How to Create a Custom DIY Drip Irrigation System for Raised Beds for Under $100. Not only is she sharing her process with all of us, but she’s also sharing one mistake you don’t want to make. And if you’re thinking about switching from an in-ground garden to a raised bed garden, or you’re just starting a garden, don’t miss The Biggest Differences Between Planting in Raised Beds vs. In-Ground. Of course, any garden is a good idea, as far as we’re concerned, but there are some differences you may want to know about. Then we’ll step into the kitchen with Amanda for a cooking demonstration. This month, she’s making a One-Pot Creamy Green Bean Chicken Recipe. Bacon, herbed chicken, and a velvety cream sauce? Yes, please! Alright, what else is going on in the July issue? Here’s what you can look forward to: - 7 Veggies to Plant in July: There are some quick-growing vegetables on the list, but there are also a few that take their sweet time so they can enjoy some cool fall weather. Bonus: They’re also easy to grow. - How to Create a Custom DIY Drip Irrigation System for Raised Beds for Under $100: If you have a raised bed garden, you know how quickly the soil can dry out. A timer and sprinkler system does the trick, but it’s not ideal. Here’s a solution that will cost under $100! - The Biggest Differences Between Planting in Raised Beds vs. In-Ground: We aren’t out to give you a pros and cons list. But there are some differences between a raised bed and an in-ground garden. - One-Pot Creamy Green Bean Chicken Recipe: What’s better than a magical, scrumptious dish? How about that there’s only one pot to clean up? Nice! Of course, you know we love cooking every bit as much as we love gardening, so you’ll find plenty of recipes throughout the July issue of [Food Gardening Magazine]( One of the ingredients we’re highlighting this month is dill. Dill is a miracle herb. It's a breeze to grow, it attracts butterflies and honeybees, it's a superstar in the kitchen, and it has medicinal properties! In all, there are at least 12 Uses for Dill You Grow at Home. Number 12 is really cute, and might be our favorite. You can also explore a comparison of one of our favorite garden plants: beans. Aside from the fact that any beans are good to grow, there are some things to think about when you determine which variety to plant, like your space and whether or not you want a big harvest all at once or an easy-does-it gradual harvest. Pole Beans vs. Bush Beans: Which are Better to Grow? has the answers you’re looking for. We can’t thank you enough for being here. One of our greatest joys and hopes for gardening is that we can share our successes, our failures, and our learning experiences with other gardeners. Oh! And recipes. We love sharing those! We love publishing [Food Gardening Magazine]( and hope that you enjoy reading (and watching) it. I’ll leave you with one last feature article that’s coming up in the July issue: - 5 Things to Know Before You Start Growing Gooseberries: The thorny gooseberry bush will grow along a wall or trellis, and produce little round berries that range in flavor from sweet to tart. They’re hardy, too; the gooseberry bush can grow almost as far north as the Arctic Circle and can survive temperatures down to 40 degrees below zero. So why aren't they growing in every yard? There was a federal ban on gooseberry plants until 1966, and it’s still illegal in some states to grow or even possess the plant. But if you can grow them, you’re in for a real culinary treat! Gooseberry Pie, anyone? What are you waiting for? 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