Fertilizing Fruit Trees, DIY Plant Containers, Store Leafy Greens and Other Produce, and Slow-Cooked Potatoes & Cabbage

Start growing good food at home with daily advice, tips, and tricks from gardeners like you. [FGN Daily]( November 18, 2022 Enjoy this newsletter? Please forward it to your friends Growing Fruits & Berries [Fertilizing Fruit Trees: Why, How, and When to Start]( [Fertilizing Fruit Trees]( As much as I love [vegetable gardening]( there’s something truly magical about having a few [fruit trees]( in [your yard](. A fresh apple or peach or cherry straight from the tree is simply unbeatable. Like all plants, though, fruit trees need certain nutrients to thrive, and over time, they can deplete the soil of these nutrients. That’s why fertilizing fruit trees is a sometimes important part of taking care of your vegetation. [Read More...](  [Lettuce]( [Leafy Lettuce Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Growing lettuce is as easy as BLT. A cool-season annual, this leafy crop grows readily from seed, and you can sow seeds every few weeks to have a season full of salad! With this Gardening Guide, you get all the details that go into growing and harvesting delicious, leafy lettuce. Get recipes that go beyond the salad bowl and see what’s possible when you grow your own lettuce. Get it all in this Leafy Lettuce Gardening Guide right now! [Read More ...](  Container Gardening [How to Make DIY Plant Containers from Recyclable Materials]( [DIY Plant Containers from Recyclable Materials]( I have a confession. I get a major thrill when I repurpose something I have lying around the house. So when it comes to homes for my plants, I’m all about that [DIY plant container]( life. What’s even better, is when I can repurpose plant containers out of recyclable materials. [Read More...](  [Magazine Issue]( [Recipe Lion Magazine Nov/Dec 2022 Issue Available Now!]( In this issue, you’ll delight in 40 Holiday Sweets for Gatherings and Gifting. You’ll discover our Pie Table Favorites like Mini Pumpkin Pies and Cranberry Pecan Lattice Pie. We also share 12 Cheerful Holiday Cookies like Chewy Maple Sugar Cookies and First Snow Cookies. You’ll also enjoy Perfect Pot Luck Desserts like Ho-Ho-Ho-liday Cinnamon Rolls and Melty Mint Bark. Explore the issue now and get cooking! [Read More ...](  Food Preservation [How to Store Leafy Greens and Other Produce Without Plastic]( [Store Leafy Vegetables]( Question: What’s worse than wilted, mushy, refrigerator lettuce stored in single-use plastic? Answer: Nothing. Over the last few years, I’ve been slowly swapping out my single-use food storage items for more sustainable options. One surprising benefit (aside from… you know, saving the planet) is that my produce keeps fresh longer! Not only am I reducing my single-use plastic but I’m no longer throwing out a bag of mushy refrigerator lettuce at the end of the week, either. Talk about a win-win. Here are some of my favorite tips for how to store leafy greens and other produce without using plastic. [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 ...](  Premium Recipe of the Day [Slow-Cooked Potatoes and Cabbage]( [Potatoes]( What a terrific dish for a cold evening! You can even serve Slow-Cooked Potatoes & Cabbage as a main dish by itself—or as a side dish with a main protein such as beef or pork. Your house will smell like an aromatic German or Irish kitchen while this is slow-cooking for four hours! [Read More...]( [’Tis the Giving Season: Give a Gift, Get a Gift Now! 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