This Week's Bounty: Bypass Pruners, Best Sweet Peppers to Grow, Invasive Worm Species, Garden to Glass Cocktails, and More!

Our weekly roundup of advice and tips for growing good food at home. [Food Gardening Network Weekly]( August 14, 2022  Enjoy this newsletter? Please forward it to your friends Featured Weekly Video [Garden-to-Glass Cocktails]( [Garden-to-Glass Cocktails]( There was no small push by our team to delve into the wild world of “garden-to-glass” cocktails. Can you blame them? [Read More...](  [Magazine Issue]( [August 2022 Issue Available Now!]( Don't miss these feature articles and videos: “Garden-to-Glass Cocktails”, “Planting Vegetables in the Fall”, and “10 Summer Garden Chores for a Happy Garden”! And for the industrious, check out “How to Build a Pole Bean Teepee Trellis” for a quick tutorial on building a trellis for your beans. Plus, new ways to enjoy Ginger, Fennel, and Peaches. [Read More ...](  Garden Tools [The 2 Best Bypass Pruners for Food Gardeners]( [Best Bypass Pruners]( When it comes to pruning, you don’t need a new tool for every branch or twig. The same tool can be used for different branches and stems if you use it correctly. Bypass pruners are perfect for most pruning tasks. These tools have one blade that operates above another (hence the name “bypass”). They also have a locking mechanism that holds the blades closed when they’re not in use. So what are the best bypass pruners? The [Felco2]( is actually the No. 1 bypass pruner out there, according to most gardeners, but it’s not my favorite, and I’ll tell you why. But let’s talk about when to use bypass pruners first. [Read More...](  [Melons]( [Marvelous Melon Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Melons come in a wide variety of flavors and textures sure to please any palate. With a little TLC, you can look forward to harvesting marvelous melons on the vine in your own garden—there are even varieties that are perfect for small spaces! With this Gardening Guide, you get all the details that go into growing and harvesting bodacious, delicious melons. Get it all in this Marvelous Melon Gardening Guide right now! [Read More ...](  Vegetable Gardening [The 15 Best Sweet Peppers To Grow in 2022]( [Blueberries To Grow]( Is there a more beautiful vegetable than the sweet bell pepper? Most vegetables have their appeal, aesthetically speaking. You can’t beat that deep purple of eggplant or the sunshiny yellow of some hybrid tomatoes. But there’s just something about sweet peppers that makes me feel like I’m in an art museum. There are dozens of varieties, and they may be deep crimson, brilliant orange, royal purple, and chocolate. What are the best sweet peppers to grow? [Read More...](  [Bell Peppers]( [Beautiful Bell Peppers Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Bell peppers are one of the most commonly grown crops in the world. When grown to full ripeness, you can enjoy a rainbow of peppers—from creamy white to deep purple! Bell peppers need lots of warm sunshine to thrive, and there are varieties that will produce prolifically in containers. Learn what it takes to add bell peppers to your garden plan. [Read More...](  Growing Fruits & Berries [How to Grow Tropical Fruit Plants in Any Zone]( [Composting at Home]( I don’t know about you, but when I think about tropical fruit plants, my home in western Massachusetts isn’t the place that comes to mind. Not even close. I bet it’s not what you picture either. For me, the imagination goes to a lush, warm paradise with gorgeous trees abundant with mangoes, figs, and pineapples. Or maybe papayas, kumquats, and bananas. [Read More...](  [Avocado]( [All About Avocados Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Avocados are trendy! That’s right, they’re a relatively recent addition to American palates but they’re so popular, they even have their own nickname: avos. With the All About Avocados Gardening Guide, you’ll get everything you need to know about this healthy and delicious fruit. [Read More ...](  Pests and Diseases [3 Invasive Worm Species That Threaten Your Garden]( [Dying Herbs]( There may or may not be a wizard of Oz. Even the movie wasn’t entirely clear on that. And there may or may not be a Glinda, a good witch. One thing is for sure, though. There is a wicked witch! Several, actually, in the form of invasive worm species. [Read More...](  [Kale]( [Kale: The Queen of Greens Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Learn how to get started growing your own kale plants in our Queen of Greens Kale Gardening Guide! There is so much to do with delicious home-grown kale—smoothies, salad, stew, even kale chips! [Read More ...](  Spice & Herb Gardening [What to Do About Basil Leaves Turning Yellow]( [Homemade Fertilizer ]( 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...](  [Magazine Issue]( [Recipe Lion Magazine Sept/Oct 2022 Issue Available Now!]( In this issue, we’ll go on a Culinary Tour of 36 European-Inspired Dishes. You’ll discover 11 Italian Dinners and Desserts like Authentic Italian Pizza Sauce. You’ll also find French Favorites such as Classic French Madeleines. You’ll Go Gaga for Greek with regional favorites like a traditional Tzatziki Cucumber Recipe and Greek Lemon Potatoes! You’ll also get lots more recipes from England, Spain, and Germany! 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