Homemade Garden Irrigation System, Preserve Jalapeños and Other Spicy Peppers, Storing Onions, and Strawberry Smoothie

Start growing good food at home with daily advice, tips, and tricks from gardeners like you. [FGN Daily]( May 11, 2022 Enjoy this newsletter? Please forward it to your friends Water & Irrigation [How to Make a Homemade Garden Irrigation System]( [Homemade Garden Irrigation System]( I’m going to tell you something so earth-shattering you’re going to want to sit down to read this. Are you ready? Vegetable plants need water to grow. I know, how profound! All silliness aside, having a good watering schedule will result in higher crop yields. The problem I run into is that I don’t always have a regular watering schedule. I’d like to get out into the garden every morning because [it’s a good time to water vegetables](. But sometimes chasing after a toddler (or husband) can get in the way of my garden plans! And even when I do get into the garden, I’m not always consistent with the amount of water each plant receives. That’s where a homemade garden irrigation system comes in. [Read More...](  [Onions]( [The Outstanding Onion Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Onions make everything taste better! From burgers to salads to soups and more, onions offer a broad range of flavors from sweet to zesty. Gardeners love to grow them, and their friends and family love to eat them—raw or cooked! With The Outstanding Onion Gardening Guide, you’ll have everything you need to know about growing and enjoying this versatile food. [Read More ...](  Food Preservation [5 Ways to Preserve Jalapeños and Other Spicy Peppers]( [Jalapenos and other Spicy Peppers]( I’m sure some people believe it’s ridiculous to think about ways to preserve jalapeños and other hot peppers. Why wouldn’t you just eat them fresh? Add jalapeños to your pizza. Use habaneros in your fresh salsa. Get that awesome curry heated up with some Thai hot peppers. [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 ...](  Food Preservation [Are You Storing Onions the Wrong Way? Learn How to Store Every Variety]( [Onions]( All hail the mighty (and versatile as heck) [onion]( From subtle flavors to sharp zings, onions can add so many dimensions to your [recipes](. Being able to use your own homegrown onions all winter long is the ultimate Little House on the Prairie dream. It’s also super cost-effective and adds peace of mind knowing that you’ve grown and stored your onions without chemicals or other variables coming into the mix. Storing onions is an excellent way to enjoy your vegetable garden in the cold winter months. I’ve put together some basic information and guidelines for how to store or preserve your onions, no matter what type. [Read More...]( [Strawberries]( [The All-Strawberry Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Strawberries are among the most popular home crops, growing everywhere from hanging pots to open land gardens. With this All-Strawberry Gardening Guide, you can get all the details that go into raising delicious, sweet berries of your own. [Read More ...](  Premium Recipe of the Day [Strawberry Smoothie]( [Strawberries]( You’ll love this sweet, cold strawberry smoothie at any time of day, especially in the summertime heat. [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](.