June Raised Beds Issue PLUS 10 Things to Plant this Month

This is the month to ensure an abundant harvest. [Food Gardening Network Preview]( June 8, 2022  [Master Raised Bed & Container Gardens this Summer]( From tomatoes to potatoes, June is the month to set your raised bed or container garden up for an abundant harvest. [June Issue 2022] Gain full access to this premium issue—and an entire Library of food gardening advice—with a [Charter Gold Membership in Food Gardening Network!]( Dear Gardener, It’s officially summer this month, and our gardens couldn’t be happier. We’re already harvesting plenty of early fruits and vegetables, from spinach to radishes to strawberries. But there’s still plenty of time to get your plants in the ground. In fact, June is the month that many of those well-known summer veggies can either move outdoors or go into the ground as the seeds that will germinate and produce melons, cucumbers, peas, and more. And if you don’t have much space or good soil, you still have options! Raised bed and container gardening is abundant with benefits. Raised beds and containers are ideal for areas with poor or contaminated soil, gardeners with mobility issues, and gardens prone to getting eaten by local wildlife. Some raised beds can even accommodate gardeners who only have driveways, patios, or other non-traditional garden spaces. So, what are we planting this month? And can those fruits and veggies grow in raised beds? Peas, kale, cucumbers, beets, squash, and peppers are all getting planted this month and all of them are happy to grow in raised beds. If you’ve considered raised bed gardening, but aren’t quite sure where to begin or if it’s right for you, be sure to read Planning Raised Beds: 10 Questions to Ask First. There are a lot of advantages to growing a garden in a raised bed. But before you get started, it’s helpful to ask yourself some questions, such as what type of wood you want to use, how large the raised beds should be, and whether it’s important to line the bottoms of the beds. In this feature article and video, our Senior Editor and Producer, Amanda MacArthur walks us through the planning stages of creating a raised bed garden and gets into the pros and cons of different materials, how to handle challenging terrain, and how to design a garden that works well for you. [Food Gardening Network Charter Gold Membership Special Offer—Just $10 for an Entire Year! UPGRADE YOUR MEMBERSHIP TODAY! Become a Charter Gold Member today and get the Food Gardening Magazine and Library, Premium Gardening Guides, and Recipes! [Gold Membership] Check out all that this new food gardening club has to offer you today! YES, SIGN ME UP NOW FOR JUST $10!]( Here are some exciting articles and videos to look forward to in the June Issue of Food Gardening Magazine: - 10 Fruits and Vegetables to Plant in June: If you haven’t started your garden yet, it’s not too late! You can still get these seeds or seedlings into the ground! It’s time to plant all the classic summer veggies and there are even a few later season favorites (like corn!) that should go in the ground this month. Watch the video, read the article, then get out to the garden. Can’t you just taste those delicious vegetables? - How to Build a Raised Lettuce Garden: Stop worrying about rabbits and skunks eating your lettuce. This article and video will walk you through each step of building your own vertical lettuce garden. No fancy tools required! - Grilled Eggplant Marinade with Garlic and Basil: If your only experience with eggplant is soggy, bland eggplant parmesan, you’re in for a real treat here. This recipe is simple, but rich with the flavors of garlic, fresh basil, and straight-from-the-garden eggplant. And the result is the most tender, savory, and slightly smoky grilled eggplant you’ve ever tasted. [Grilled Eggplant] [Food Gardening Network Charter Gold Membership Special Offer—Just $10 for an Entire Year! UPGRADE YOUR MEMBERSHIP TODAY! Become a Charter Gold Member today and get the Food Gardening Magazine and Library, Premium Gardening Guides, and Recipes! [Gold Membership] Check out all that this new food gardening club has to offer you today! YES, SIGN ME UP NOW FOR JUST $10!]( The latest issue of Food Gardening Magazine also features a deep dive into our Gardening Guides on eggplant, lettuce, and watermelon. You’ll get tons of tips for growing these three exciting plants, from choosing the type you want to grow to prepping your garden and all the way through harvesting and enjoying them in your kitchen. In How to Grow Eggplants in Containers, you’ll discover the secrets to growing these gorgeous summer vegetables in containers or raised beds. Find out how to get an abundant harvest, even if your garden is a five-gallon terra cotta pot on your balcony. Speaking of pots, if you love lettuce as much as we do, you may already know that lettuce isn’t fond of the summer heat. And you may know that every warm-blooded creature around loves to come snack on your lettuce at night. In the close-up article, Benefits of Growing Lettuce in Pots, you’ll learn how growing lettuce in containers can help you keep these tender greens out of the sun and away from the wildlife. Plus, discover several other benefits that might surprise you. In our third close-up article, explore one of the most ubiquitous summer fruits and learn why it’s smart to Start Growing Watermelon in Raised Beds. If you haven’t grown watermelon before, this is the place to begin. Watermelon is surprisingly easy to grow and the reward for your efforts are soooo worth it. [Watermelon] We hope you enjoy the June edition of Food Gardening Magazine as much as we’ve enjoyed making it. Open up the June Issue today and join us in dreaming, planting, and enjoying all things food gardening. [Food Gardening Network Charter Gold Membership Special Offer—Just $10 for an Entire Year! UPGRADE YOUR MEMBERSHIP TODAY! Become a Charter Gold Member today and get the Food Gardening Magazine and Library, Premium Gardening Guides, and Recipes! [Gold Membership] Check out all that this new food gardening club has to offer you today! 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