This Week's Bounty: Countertop Compost Machine, Best Seed-Starting Methods, 15 Best Sweet Peppers To Grow in 2023, and More!

Our weekly roundup of advice and tips for growing good food at home. [Food Gardening Network Weekly]( February 12, 2023  Enjoy this newsletter? Please forward it to your friends Featured Weekly Video [The Best Seed-Starting Methods for Max Germination]( [The Best Seed-Starting Methods for Max Germination]( When it comes to seed starting, there are a variety of different methods that you can use depending on your preferences and the types of seeds you want to start. Some popular seed-starting methods include seed flats, seed tapes, seed mats, and peat pots. [Read More...](  [Magazine Issue]( [February 2023 Issue Available Now!]( It’s time to start those seeds! You’ll find articles and videos on the 10 best seed-starting methods as well as “6 Essential Gardening Tools for Beginners to Buy in February" and our analysis “Growing Microgreens: Kits vs. DIY.” Plus, “How to Make Cauliflower Crust Pizza” and close-ups on growing Cherries, Raspberries, and Blackberries! [Read More ...](  Vegetable Gardening [The 15 Best Sweet Peppers To Grow in 2023]( [The 15 Best Sweet Peppers To Grow in 2023]( 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. [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...](  Composting [This Countertop Compost Machine Turns Scraps into Compost in a Few Hours]( [This Countertop Compost Machine Turns Scraps into Compost in a Few Hours]( Spoiler alert: It’s safe to say there’s no gardening gadget or device I love more than the countertop compost machine I’m sharing with you today. Instead of keeping a stinky compost bucket under your sink, then plopping into a heap outside, [Lomi’s countertop compost machine]( can turn scraps into compost in just a few hours. When I first saw it as a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo, I practically tore open my wallet and said, “Take my money!” Now it’s out into the wild, and I’ve been singing its praises to anyone who will listen. [Read More...](  [Fennel]( [The Fabulous Fennel Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Fennel deserves a lot more love and attention from food gardeners! The Fabulous Fennel Gardening Guide will give you everything you need to know about fennel, including planting tips, harvesting methods, and quick-and-easy recipes that will please even the most discriminating diner! [Read More ...](  Garden Design [How to Create a Living Wall Herb Garden Inside Your Home]( [How to Create a Living Wall Herb Garden Inside Your Home]( Every time I use fresh herbs in a recipe, I say out loud (sometimes to no one in particular), “It’s the fresh herbs that make this dish!” There’s no substitution. Don’t get me wrong, I still use my dried herbs when I have to, but when I want a dish to be really special, I reach for the fresh herbs. Before I get into the details of how to create a living wall herb garden in your home, let me share my herb-growing journey. [Read More...](  [Basil]( [The Basil Grower's Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Basil is one of the most essential herbs and can be found in just about every kitchen. With The Basil Grower's Gardening Guide, you’ll have everything you need to know about growing and enjoying this versatile herb. [Read More ...](  Seeds & Seedlings [10 Tips for Starting Seeds in Egg Cartons]( [10 Tips for Starting Seeds in Egg Cartons]( Egg cartons, like popsicle sticks and pipe cleaners, are one of the quintessential craft items for school projects. You can turn an egg carton into a bird feeding tray or a spaceship. It’s perfect for holding odds and ends in your cupboard. [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 ...](  Garden Tools [12 Cool Gardening Tools and Gifts for the Plant Lover in Your Life]( [12 Cool Gardening Tools and Gifts for the Plant Lover in Your Life]( Gift giving for the plant lover in your life can be tricky, especially if you think they already have everything they need. Imagine your loved one opening a holiday or birthday gift with excitement and anticipation, only to unveil a 20 pound bag of [potting soil](. [Read More...](  [Magazine Issue]( [Recipe Lion Magazine Jan/Feb 2023 Issue Available Now!]( You’ll delight in 33 Healthier Recipes to Kick Off a Fresh Year. You’ll discover 8 delicious breakfasts, 8 Fresh & Easy Lunches, 11 Light & Hearty Family Meals and 6 Cleaner-Eating Desserts. Explore the issue now and get cooking! 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