This Week's Bounty: Wireworms in Potatoes, Fruit Tree Suckers, BBQ Herb Garden, Raised Lettuce Garden, and More!

Our weekly roundup of advice and tips for growing good food at home. [Food Gardening Network Weekly]( July 3, 2022  Enjoy this newsletter? Please forward it to your friends Featured Weekly Video [How to Build a Raised Lettuce Garden]( [Raised Lettuce Garden]( There are many great reasons to grow your own lettuce, and I personally prefer to grow it hydroponically indoors from fall through spring. One of the most compelling reasons for me is that there are so many recalls on processed lettuce in the stores. That alone is enough to make most people want to grow your their lettuce but there are other benefits too. [Read More...](  [Magazine Issue]( [July 2022 Issue Available Now!]( Videos include “How to Start Gardening with Grow Bags for Vegetables and Fruits”, "Veggies to Plant in July" and "Homemade Bug Spray for Vegetable Plants"! In the foodie department, you’ll learn “How to Throw a Backyard Pizza Party from Your Garden” and get in-depth articles about Radishes, Blueberries, and Bell Peppers. [Read More ...](  Pests and Diseases [How to Get Rid of Wireworms in Potatoes]( [Wireworms]( If you find small, dry, round holes in your tubers, look more closely, and you may discover wireworms in potatoes. Wireworms can cause significant damage in a garden, but they especially seem drawn to potatoes, carrots, and corn. [Read More...](  [Potatoes]( [How to Grow Potatoes Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Potatoes and sweet potatoes have been around for thousands of years, and they’re a main staple in many cultures. Both of these vegetables are easy to grow at home. With the How to Grow Potatoes Gardening Guide, you’ll learn all you need to know about growing and enjoying these fabulous root vegetables. [Read More ...](  Vegetable Gardening [How to Ripen Tomatoes Quickly Three Ways]( [Ripen Tomatoes]( When the summer starts to wind down, and the early frost warnings start to kick in before you settle in for a long winter’s nap, you probably have a few fledgling [tomato plants]( left. If they’re like mine, they’re probably not pretty; a bit of disease starts to crop up, leaves are beginning to change with the season, but yet…the [tomatoes]( live on. Once it’s colder, though, they’re just not changing color anymore (or at least not quickly), and you’ll want to know how to ripen tomatoes quickly so you can get your lunch on. [Read More...](  [Tomatoes]( [The Everything Tomato Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Tomatoes are the most popular plant for home gardeners! With The Everything Tomato Gardening Guide, you’ll have everything you need to know about growing and enjoying this versatile food, from the history and background of the mighty tomato to specific advice on growing, harvesting, and enjoying your hard work! [Read More ...](  Growing Fruits & Berries [How to Remove Fruit Tree Suckers and Water Sprouts]( [Fruit Tree Suckers]( When P.T. Barnum said there’s a sucker born every minute, I don’t think he was referring to fruit tree suckers. But darned if it doesn’t seem that way sometimes. Between those and water sprouts, there are days when I feel like I’m dealing with them every minute. [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 ...](  Vegetable Gardening [3 Space-Saving Backyard Vegetable Garden Ideas]( [High Yield Crops]( When it comes to a backyard vegetable garden, ideas are easy to come by. There are plenty of pictures of elaborate gardens with rows of sun-ripened [tomatoes]( entire sections devoted solely to peas, raised beds for root vegetables, and, of course, a fountain and seating area. We don’t all have gigantic yards, though. As nice as it would be to have row after row of heirloom tomatoes and cucumbers, it’s just not realistic when your backyard garden is a two-foot by four-foot rectangle between your driveway and the foundation of your house. [Read More...](  [Lavender]( [Lovely Lavender Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Lavender have been a popular crop for 10,000 years! With our Lovely Lavender Gardening Guide you’ll have everything you need to know about growing and enjoying lavender of many varieties — from planting to eating! [Read More ...](  Herb Gardening [How to Plant a BBQ Herb Garden Perfect for Grilling]( [Indoor Mushroom Garden]( I’ll be the first to say that it’s kind of hard to go wrong with a BBQ of any kind. There’s just something about cooking and eating outdoors that feels so relaxed. But the right ingredients can turn a good BBQ into an unforgettable experience. And a BBQ herb garden is just the thing to make that a reality. [Read More...](  [Magazine Issue]( [Recipe Lion Magazine July/Aug 2022 Issue Available Now!]( In this issue, you’ll discover 36 Barbecue Favorites using garden-fresh fruits and vegetables. You’ll also find flame-grilled favorites such as Grilled Mexican Street Corn Salad and Grilled Potato Boats and recipes for some of our favorite refreshing summer drinks like Watermelon Lemonade and Rhubarb Iced Tea! We’ve even included yummy desserts like Fire-Roasted Pineapple and Homemade Ice Cream! 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