DIY Plant Containers, Store Leafy Greens, Basil Leaves Turning Yellow, and Gooseberry Pie

Start growing good food at home with daily advice, tips, and tricks from gardeners like you. [FGN Daily]( May 5, 2022 Enjoy this newsletter? Please forward it to your friends Container Gardening [How to Make DIY Plant Containers from Recyclable Materials]( [DIY Plant Containers]( I have a confession. I get a major thrill when I repurpose something I have lying around the house. So when it comes to homes for my plants, I’m all about that [DIY plant container]( life. What’s even better, is when I can repurpose plant containers out of recyclable materials. Because it’s basically free AND I’m using sustainable materials! I’m willing to bet that if you looked around the room you’re sitting in right now, you’ll be able to find at least one bit of recyclable material that could easily be turned into a DIY plant container. Here are some tips and ideas to remember when making your DIY plant containers from recyclable materials. [Read More...](  [Lettuce]( [Leafy Lettuce Guide Available Now!]( Growing lettuce is as easy as BLT. A cool-season annual, this leafy crop grows readily from seed, and you can sow seeds every few weeks to have a season full of salad! With hundreds of varieties, there’s a lettuce for you. Grow it indoors or out, in your garden or on your balcony. With this collection, you get all the details that go into growing and harvesting delicious, leafy lettuce. Get recipes that go beyond the salad bowl and see what’s possible when you grow your own lettuce. Get it all in this Leafy Lettuce Collection right now! [Read More ...](  Food Preservation [How to Store Leafy Greens and Other Produce Without Plastic]( [Store Leafy Greens]( Question: What’s worse than wilted, mushy, refrigerator lettuce stored in single-use plastic? Answer: Nothing. Over the last few years, I’ve been slowly swapping out my single-use food storage items for more sustainable options. One surprising benefit (aside from… you know, saving the planet) is that my produce keeps fresh longer! Not only am I reducing my single-use plastic but I’m no longer throwing out a bag of mushy refrigerator lettuce at the end of the week, either. Talk about a win-win. Here are some of my favorite tips for how to store leafy greens and other produce without using plastic. [Read More...](  [Magazine Issue]( [May 2022 Issue Available Now!]( Enjoy the latest issue of Food Gardening Magazine and find out which 10 herbs and vegetables to plant in your garden right now. Accept your Food Gardening Network membership so you can get started today! [Read More ...](  Spice & Herb Gardening [What to Do About Basil Leaves Turning Yellow]( [Herb & Vegetables to Plant in May]( Basil is one of those wonderful herbs that makes life better. Pick a few basil leaves off the plant or chop them in your kitchen, and your nose is happy right away. Basil is also relatively easy to grow. But I’ll admit, I’ve had my share of issues with the plant, too. Rabbits have decimated my basil, some unknown pest has chewed holes in the leaves, and I’ve watched my verdant green basil leaves turning yellow. [Read More...]( [Gooseberries]( [Triumphant Gooseberries Gardening Guide Available Now!]( The American Gooseberry is back on the scene and more popular than ever! Planting and growing gooseberries is easy, and the harvest is delicious! There are terrific, disease-resistant varieties to choose from, and you only need one gooseberry bush to start! So, what are you waiting for? With this collection, you get all the details that go into growing and harvesting plump, juicy gooseberries. Get recipes that make the most of the flavor of your gooseberries so you can enjoy the fruits of your harvest all year long! Get it all in this Triumphant Gooseberries Collection right now! [Read More ...](  Premium Recipe of the Day [Gooseberry Pie]( [Gooseberries]( A country fair classic—and often the source of spirited competition—gooseberry pie is as American as, well, apple pie. Enjoy a hearty slice of Americana with this time-tested recipe. [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. 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