Clean a Hydroponic System, Aerophonic Vegetable Gardens, Make Cute Herb Stakes, and Fried Green Tomatoes

Start growing good food at home with daily advice, tips, and tricks from gardeners like you. [FGN Daily]( February 7, 2022 Enjoy this newsletter? Please forward it to your friends Pests and Diseases [How to Clean a Hydroponic System Full of Algae]( [Hydrophonic System]( I’ll be the first to tell you that hydroponic gardening to [grow your own food at home]( is both ridiculously fun and frustrating. Just when you think you’re on auto-pilot, a batch of roots clogs a pipe and sends half your plants gasping for water and you don’t know until they’re laying there lifeless one morning. Or, or, or, that harmless green fuzz surrounding your sprouts is actually a glop of green goo suffocating roots below the surface that you hadn’t checked on in a while. That there is algae and the number one reason to know how to clean a hydroponic system. [Read More...](  [Bell Peppers]( [Beautiful Bell Peppers Guide Available Now!]( Bell peppers are one of the most commonly grown crops in the world. When grown to full ripeness, you can enjoy a rainbow of peppers—from creamy white to deep purple! Bell peppers need lots of warm sunshine to thrive, and there are varieties that will produce prolifically in containers. Learn what it takes to add bell peppers to your garden plan. [Read More...](  Vegetable Gardening [5 of the Best Plants for Aeroponic Vegetable Gardens]( [Aerophonic Vegetable Garden]( [Hydroponic gardening]( gets all the fanfare these days, but we shouldn’t overlook the exciting world of aeroponic gardening. As the name suggests, aeroponic gardening is a method of growing plants and vegetables in the air without the use of soil. In fact, [NASA has been using and studying aeroponic growing methods for years](. In an aeroponic system, a plant’s roots are typically suspended in a somewhat sealed container creating a humid environment perfect for roots to grow. Some aeroponic systems deliver their water and nutrient solution via a mist to the roots. Other types use a slow dripping or pouring method. Nearly all aeroponic systems have some kind of water pump and require electricity. Before we get to the best plants for aeroponic vegetable gardens, I want to highlight some of the benefits of using an aeroponic system. [Read More...](  [Magazine Issue]( [Food Gardening Magazine February 2022 Issue Available Now!]( Grow your own lettuce, herbs, fruits, and vegetables all year long in any climate with help from our February 2022 hydroponics issue. [Read More...](  Spice & Herb Gardening [How to Make Cute Herb Stakes for Your Garden]( [Herb Stakes]( It starts innocently enough. A seed-starter tray sitting in a sunny spot on your counter. Until you realize that you forgot to label them and now have to wait until the seedlings sprout to play Guess That Herb. I’ve been there, my friend. I’ve also been in my garden, mid-season, pacing around in circles looking for the chives that I know I planted earlier that spring. I could have sworn it was next to the parsley. But with the vegetable garden in full effect, I fear I’ve lost my chives forever. Or maybe some critters have eaten them? At any stage in your herb garden’s development, labeled herb stakes are essential. [Read More...]( [Tomatoes]( [The Everything Tomato Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Tomatoes are the most popular plant for home gardeners! With The Everything Tomato Gardening Guide, you’ll have everything you need to know about growing and enjoying this versatile food, from the history and background of the mighty tomato to specific advice on growing, harvesting, and enjoying your hard work! [Read More...](  Premium Recipe of the Day [Fried Green Tomatoes]( [Tomatoes]( Yes, you can use red tomatoes for this recipe, too—but then it’s not “fried green tomatoes!” Serve these on a platter with a glass of iced tea while munching and sipping on your porch on a sweet summer night. This is a great way to use your Green Beefsteak tomatoes! 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