Best Mulch for Herb Garden, Hanging Baskets, How to Store Basil, and Rhubarb Sauce Your Way

Start growing good food at home with daily advice, tips, and tricks from gardeners like you. [FGN Daily]( April 14, 2022 Enjoy this newsletter? Please forward it to your friends Spice & Herb Gardening [How to Store Fresh-Cut Basil Leaves]( [Basil]( If you planted [basil]( this year, it probably seemed like it took a month to establish, then all of a sudden you’re in pesto heaven. But how much pesto can one person really make, right? [Read More...](  [Basil]( [The Basil Grower's Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Basil is one of the most essential herbs and can be found in just about every kitchen. With The Basil Grower's Gardening Guide, you’ll have everything you need to know about growing and enjoying this versatile herb. [Read More ...](  Spice & Herb Gardening [The Best Mulch for an Herb Garden You Can Make or Buy]( [Best Mulch]( There’s nothing like the fragrance of [fresh herbs]( in the kitchen. I love the way they flavor a meal and add color to sauces. And I love how easy they are to grow. You can grow herbs like basil in a sunny windowsill, [rosemary]( will stay fresh outdoors well into the colder months of the year, and I’m pretty sure mint would even grow on the moon. But can you help your herbs grow even better and stronger? Should you use mulch for an herb garden? [Read More...](  [Magazine Issue]( [April 2022 Issue Available Now!]( Don’t miss “5 Things to Plant in April”, “Choosing Between Types of Pruning Shears” and “10 Easy DIY Garden Tools You Can Make” and “Red Curry Coconut Zucchini Noodles”. Plus in-depth articles about Rhubarb, Strawberry, and Summer Squash. [Read More ...](  Container Gardening [5 Vegetables You Can Grow in Hanging Baskets on a Porch]( [Hanging Baskets]( Is there anything better than sitting on a porch, drinking a glass of fresh-squeezed lemonade, and reading a good book? I love a good porch sit but what I love even better is [utilizing porch real estate as bonus garden space](. I’ve written about the joys of container gardening before and how it’s a great gardening entry point, but we shouldn’t forget to think vertically too. In fact, there are plenty of vegetables you can grow in hanging baskets on your porch, balcony, or deck railing. You can nearly double your growing space by growing upward on your porch. Another good reason to plant vegetables you can grow in hanging baskets is to keep animals and pests from getting into your veggies. This is especially helpful if you have some nosy deer who keep coming for your tomatoes! [Read More...]( [Rhubarb]( [Remarkable Rhubarb Guide Available Now!]( Rhubarb is the garden gift that keeps on giving. This beautiful cold-hardy plant can live 20 years or more! Learn how to keep your rhubarb healthy year after year for a bountiful harvest, and get some of our favorite rhubarb recipes. Let’s get growing! [Read More ...](  Premium Recipe of the Day [Rhubarb Sauce Your Way]( [Rhubarb]( Rhubarb sauce is easy to make, and you can tailor it to your time and taste. Use only rhubarb or add in fruit, a jalapeno, or even fresh ginger for some added layers of flavor. Use it to top cake, pie, or ice cream—or drizzle it on a dessert plate for a dramatic presentation of your latest baked dessert! By the way, rhubarb sauce can also be an excellent savory sauce for roasted chicken, beef, or lamb. [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 © 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](.