Preparing Clay Soil, Organic Fertilizer, Whimsical Kids Herb Garden, and Roasted Vegetables with Sage and Pecans

Start growing good food at home with daily advice, tips, and tricks from gardeners like you. [FGN Daily]( December 2, 2021 Enjoy this newsletter? Please forward it to your friends Soil & Fertilizer [7 Tips for Preparing Clay Soil for Planting Vegetables]( I’ll admit that part of the joy of gardening is having a good excuse to play in the dirt. As adults, we don’t get to do that very much, but it sure does feel good. Of course, playing in the dirt actually means getting the soil ready; there’s always compost to add or weeds to dig up. Even when you have “perfect” soil, you still have to do some prep work. Preparing clay soil for planting your garden isn’t that much different. [Read More...](  [Parsley]( [How to Grow Parsley Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Parsley is a must-have herb for any kitchen—and every cook should have fresh parsley available to chop at all times. With our How to Grow Parsley Gardening Guide, you’ll have everything you need to know about growing and enjoying this essential herb. [Read More...](  Soil & Fertilizer [What's Actually IN Organic Fertilizer for Vegetables and Can You Make it Yourself?]( While you may only need sunlight, soil, and water to grow a garden, adding in some organic fertilizer for vegetables and herbs can kick things up a notch. Think of it as the multivitamin you take to boost your energy a bit or the treats you give your dog that helps with that shiny coat. It’s just that little something extra that takes your garden from bountiful to calling your neighbors to come get some squash because you have 5 tons of it. [Read More...](  [Magazine Issue]( [Food Gardening Magazine December 2021 Issue Available Now!]( Open the December 2021 issue of Food Gardening Magazine! You’ll learn “How to Keep Gardening in December”, plus you’ll discover videos about “Gifts for Garden Lovers You Can Buy”, “Crafty Gifts You Can Make From Your Garden” and “Edible Gifts Ideas from Your Garden” and you’ll get in-depth articles about Winter Squash, Potatoes, and Thyme. [Read More...](  Spice & Herb Gardening [3 Ideas for a Whimsical Kids Herb Garden]( No matter the weather, my daughter wants to be outside all day long, running, jumping, and usually getting quite dirty. As a toddler, she is a total sponge and loves to watch what I do in the yard and then practice it herself. When it comes to gardening tasks, it’s definitely a “monkey see, monkey do” situation. Choosing to plant a kids’ herb garden was a no-brainer for me, especially after I saw these adorable [kid gardening gloves](. [Read More...]( [Sage]( [The Ultimate Sage Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Sage is one of the most versatile and easy herbs for home gardeners to grow! With The Ultimate Sage Gardening Guide, you’ll have everything you need to know about growing and enjoying this versatile herb. [Read More...](  Premium Recipe of the Day [Roasted Vegetables with Sage and Pecans]( Appetizing and aesthetically pleasing, roasted vegetables with sage and pecans can be an adventure to make! [Read More...](  [FREEBIES: Get Them Now!]( [Best Way to Grow Tomatoes]( [ GET MY FREEBIEÂ]( [Recipes from Your Garden]( [ GET MY FREEBIEÂ]( [How to Grow a Vegetable Garden]( [ 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 online](.