Tips for Cloning Fruit Trees, Recycle Rain Water, Seed Germination Methods, and Pickled Ginger

Start growing good food at home with daily advice, tips, and tricks from gardeners like you. [FGN Daily]( August 19, 2022 Enjoy this newsletter? Please forward it to your friends Growing Fruits & Berries [7 Tips for Cloning Fruit Trees to Expand Your Orchard for Free]( [7 Tips for Cloning Fruit Trees to Expand Your Orchard for Free]( When I hear the word “clone” I either think of Dolly the sheep or binge-watching Battlestar Gallactica. But cloning fruit trees is neither of those things and it shouldn’t be feared. In fact, farmers and gardeners have been cloning fruit trees for centuries as an easy way to jumpstart a fruit tree’s life. Sure, you can try to grow a fruit tree from seed, but after they germinate, the seedling will likely be disappointing in comparison to the parent tree. Pollination is another factor that makes growing a fruit tree from seed tricky, especially if you don’t have the right trees and insects nearby to help pollinate. And then there’s the time consideration. An [apple]( tree, for example, will take 7-10 years to grow from seed before you can even tell if it will bear fruit. I [love a backyard orchard]( but I’d like to enjoy it during my lifetime if possible! [Read More...](  [Oranges]( [Juicy Oranges Gardening Guide Available Now!]( You don’t have to live in a subtropical climate to grow your own orange tree—container-grown trees can produce excellent fruit! Prepare to pick your ideal orange tree—for snacks, for juice, for homemade marmalade, and more! Learn how to get started growing your own orange trees in our Juicy Oranges Gardening Guide. [Read More ...](  Watering & Irrigation [How to Recycle Rain Water for Vegetable Gardens]( [Recycle Rain Water for Vegetable Gardens]( I remember watching a film strip (yes, I’m old) in grade school that showed me how people wasted up to four gallons of water if they left the faucet on while brushing their teeth. That same filmstrip highlighted the environmental benefits of the three R’s: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. Since then, my environmental sustainability efforts happen in small steps, especially in the garden. From [implementing a compost system]( to switching from a gas to an electric lawnmower and other garden tools. I’ve even used [recycled materials to build a trellis or two](. What’s next? How about learning how to recycle rainwater for the vegetable garden? [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! [Read More ...](  Seeds & Seedlings [3 Seed Germination Methods That Don't Require Soil]( [Seed Germination Methods]( I’m a big fan of different [seed germination]( methods. Why? A few years ago, I found an old packet of seeds for one of my absolute favorite heirloom tomatoes. I was so excited that I didn’t bother to get any other tomato seeds that season. [Read More...]( [Ginger]( [Zesty Ginger Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Ginger is easier to grow than you may think! With the Zesty Ginger Gardening Guide, you’ll have everything you need to know about growing and enjoying this versatile plant—including specific advice about soil requirements and fertilizer, watering techniques to details about avoiding bacterial wilt, and even easy-to-make and delicious recipes that will allow you to enjoy the fruits of your ginger gardening labor! 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