Seeds for Planting & Seeds to Avoid, Vegetables to Grow in New England, & Brussels Sprout Ragout

Start growing good food at home with daily advice, tips, and tricks from gardeners like you. [FGN Daily]( December 28, 2021 Enjoy this newsletter? Please forward it to your friends Vegetable Gardening [The Easiest Vegetables to Grow in New England]( I live in New England, and I love having four distinct seasons, even if [winter]( is a bit longer than I’d like. If you’re reading this based on the title, you are likely in New England too (howdy neighbor!) so you know that New England also has a long history of farming, and you probably live on a plot that was once farmland. Bartlett Farm, one of the oldest farms in New England, is in Massachusetts and began growing vegetables in 1659 (or possibly 1639, depending on your source). Casey Farm in Rhode Island began operations in the mid-1700s. All of this to say: if you get a metal detector out in your yard or an open field in New England, you’re probably going to find some gardening supplies. [Read More...](  [Beets]( [Beautiful Beets Guide Available Now!]( Beets are the crown jewels of vegetables. Not only do they come in jewel tones of ruby and amber, but they are easy to grow and so nutritious! A cool weather crop, beets can be enjoyed from late spring into deep fall. Learn what it takes to add beets to your garden. We’ll explain how to choose the beets that are right for you, how to get them started, and how to enjoy them after harvest. [Read More...](  Seeds & Seedlings [How to Select Good Seeds for Planting & What Bad Seeds to Avoid]( Sometimes I think that if I spend time daydreaming about my spring garden, it will somehow conjure warmer weather and send the snowy New England chill packing! Before sketching out the placement for all my herbs, veggies, and fruits, I like to figure out how they will get into the ground in the first place. Deciding whether to plant from seed, seedling, or plant cutting dictates your planting timeline. Seeds take the longest to get going so I like to decide on these plants by late February/early March. When figuring out how to select good seeds for planting, there are a few variables to consider, like where the seeds came from and how old they are. Here are some guidelines for identifying the good seeds and steering clear of the bad ones. [Read More...](  [Magazine Issue]( [Food Gardening Magazine January 2022 Issue Available Now!]( Open the January 2022 issue of Food Gardening Magazine! In this issue, you’ll learn “How to Plant a Food Garden According to Your Palate”, plus you’ll discover videos about "Composting in the Winter" and "How to Propagate Rosemary and Other Herbs Indoors", and "3 Homemade Salad Dressing Recipes" and you’ll get in-depth articles about Bell Peppers, Lemon, and Chamomile. [Read More...](  Water & Irrigation [How Often to Water Vegetable Seeds]( I see it from the corner of my eye, the telltale green sliver poking up from the potting mix. Victory, thy name is Vegetable Sprout! My pride is brimming as I examine the pot from every angle, admiring my little germinated miracle. All melodrama aside, growing vegetables from seeds is one of the most rewarding gardening experiences because you get to be a part of every step of the growing process. One step that many folks get hung up on is trying to figure out how often to water vegetable seeds. [Read More...]( [Brussels Sprouts]( [The Bountiful Brussels Sprouts Gardening Guide is Available Now!]( Brussels sprouts have gone from most hated to almost most loved! With the Bountiful Brussels Sprouts Gardening Guide, you’ll have everything you need to know about growing and enjoying this delicious food. [Read More...](  Premium Recipe of the Day [Brussels Sprout Ragout]( Walk the way of the gourmet with this creamy, savory Brussels Sprout Ragout. Make this dish a regular part of your weekly menu or save it for special occasions. The cream makes it a rich treat. 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