Gardening Myths Busted, Peat-Free vs Peat-Based Compost, Deer-Resistant Vegetables and Herbs, and Parsley-Watercress Soup

Start growing good food at home with daily advice, tips, and tricks from gardeners like you. [FGN Daily]( March 22, 2022 Enjoy this newsletter? Please forward it to your friends Vegetable Gardening [20 Gardening Myths Busted]( [Gardening Myths Busted]( Sometimes, gardening advice gets passed around like gossip. It could be gardening tips from your grandfather on your mother’s side or a neighbor’s anecdotal vegetable garden evidence. It’s easy to hear something a few times, begin to believe it, and then adopt it into your own gardening practice. Here are some gardening myths that I’ve heard passed around and how they are based on misinformation or outdated methods. [Read More...](  [Fennel]( [The Fabulous Fennel Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Fennel deserves a lot more love and attention from food gardeners! The Fabulous Fennel Gardening Guide will give you everything you need to know about fennel, including planting tips, harvesting methods, and quick-and-easy recipes that will please even the most discriminating diner! [Read More...](  Composting [Peat-Free vs Peat-Based Compost: Which is Better?]( [Peat Free vs Peat Based]( It’s no secret that I love compost. For those just getting into gardening, compost is decomposed organic matter that can be used as a soil amendment in garden beds and container gardens. It helps vegetables and herbs retain moisture and prevent pests and diseases. Compost has helped my vegetable garden thrive over the years and is my number one recommendation when someone asks me what they can do to improve their soil quality. Compost can be made from worm castings, leaves, and even kitchen scraps. For decades, peat-based compost was a top choice among gardeners for its moisture and nutrient retention. [Read More...](  [Magazine Issue]( [March 2022 Issue Available Now!]( This month’s articles and videos include 6 Vegetables to Plant in March, Vegetable Garden Warning Signs and How to Make DIY Seed Tape In the kitchen, you’ll discover a new recipe for “Fire-Roasted Tomato Kale Soup”, and get in-depth articles about Kale, Asparagus, and Parsley. [Read More...](  Vegetable Gardening [The 10 Deer-Resistant Vegetables and Herbs]( [Deer Resistant Vegetables]( When I think of deer-resistant vegetables, it’s usually a cartoon that comes to mind. I can picture little veggies with shields and swords trying to ward off a herd of hungry deer, mouths drooling, hooves stamping, and a little fire in their eyes. The vegetables are tenacious and scrappy, maybe leeks, banding together behind Sgt. [Garlic]( and Captain [Onion](. [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...](  Premium Recipe of the Day [Parsley-Watercress Soup]( [Parsley]( Warm, filling, and only 30-minutes to prepare, this Parsley-Watercress Soup has a sophisticated, herby flavor and a charmingly bright green appearance. [Read More...](  [FREEBIES: Get Them Now!]( [How to Master Spice and Herb Gardening]( [ GET MY FREEBIEÂ]( [Growing Vegetables Indoors]( [ GET MY FREEBIEÂ]( [Fruits and Berries]( [ 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 © 2022 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](.