Saving Heirloom Seeds, Peat-Free vs Peat-Based Compost, Sunflower Companion Plants, and Walnut-Rosemary Crusted Salmon

Start growing good food at home with daily advice, tips, and tricks from gardeners like you. [FGN Daily]( December 27, 2022 Enjoy this newsletter? Please forward it to your friends Seeds & Seedlings [10 Tips for Saving Heirloom Seeds So They Don't Spoil]( [10 Tips for Saving Heirloom Seeds So They Don't Spoil]( If you think the idea of saving heirloom seeds sounds special, well, that’s because it is. An heirloom conjures the magic of something sacred passed down from one generation to the next. That Persian rug that belonged to your great-grandmother, your grandfather’s military medals, that bureau that’s been in the family since 1674 … these are all heirlooms. [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 ...](  Composting [Peat-Free vs Peat-Based Compost: Which is Better?]( [Peat-Free vs Peat-Based Compost: Which is Better?]( It’s no secret that I love compost. For those just getting into gardening, compost is decomposed organic matter that can be used as a soil amendment in garden beds and container gardens. It helps vegetables and herbs retain moisture and prevent pests and diseases. [Read More...](  [Magazine Issue]( [January 2023 Issue Available Now!]( Get in-depth articles and videos, including “8 Recipes for a Garden-to-Table Holiday Dinner”, “9 Crafty Gifts You Can Make From Your Garden”, and “12 Edible Gifts Ideas From Your Garden.” Plus, get advice for “How to Keep Gardening in December.” [Read More ...](  Vegetable Gardening [Sunflower Companion Plants for a Vegetable Garden]( [Sunflower Companion Plants for a Vegetable Garden]( I like a garden with a little more variety than just sunflowers, which is why I always look for sunflower [companion plants](. [Read More...]( [Rosemary]( [Rosemary, the All-Purpose Herb Gardening Guide Available Now!]( It’s a hands-down favorite among herb gardeners and has been for centuries. It’s even a topiary plant! With the Rosemary, the All-Purpose Herb Gardening Guide, you’ll have everything you need to know about growing and enjoying this versatile plant. [Read More ...](  Premium Recipe of the Day [Walnut-Rosemary Crusted Salmon]( [Rosemary]( You can’t beat this delicious Walnut-Rosemary Crusted Salmon dish for good nutrition, since both salmon and walnuts are great sources of omega-3 fatty acids. This is a simple salmon recipe that will wow your family and impress your friends. [Read More...]( [’Tis the Giving Season: Give a Gift, Get a Gift Now! [Gold Club] Give a gift of health and well-being to someone you love this holiday season—Food Gardening Network Charter Gold Membership, the meaningful gift that gives all year long—and get, for FREE, the Food Gardening Network 2023 Gardening Calendar Kit for making your own gorgeous wall calendar. Give a $10 Holiday Gift Now—and Get Your Own FREE Gift!](  [FREEBIES: Get Them Now!]( [Best Way to Grow Tomatoes]( [ GET MY FREEBIEÂ]( [Recipes from Your Garden]( [ GET MY FREEBIEÂ]( [How to Grow a Vegetable Garden]( [ GET MY FREEBIEÂ](    You are receiving this email as part of your free subscription to email updates from Food Gardening Network. If you no longer wish to receive this update as part of your free subscription, please click the unsubscribe link below. [MANAGE PREFERENCES]( [Unsubscribe]( Help us be sure your email update isn't filtered as spam. Adding our return address [Support@foodgardening.mequoda.com](mailto:support@foodgardening.mequoda.com) to your address book may 'whitelist' us with your filter, helping future email updates get to your inbox. [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( [Send us a message]( Did a friend send this to you? [Sign up to receive your own FREE advice about growing food at home.]( Copyright © 2022 Mequoda Systems, LLC Food Gardening Network 99 Derby Street, Suite 200 Hingham, MA 02043 Email: Support@foodgardening.mequoda.com [Our Privacy Policy]( Having trouble viewing this email? [View online](.