Build a Garden Bed on Concrete, Countertop Compost Machine, 3 Seed Germination Methods, and Beet Salad with Goat Cheese

Start growing good food at home with daily advice, tips, and tricks from gardeners like you. [FGN Daily]( March 7, 2023 Enjoy this newsletter? Please forward it to your friends 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...](  [Watermelon]( [The Wonderful Watermelon Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Watermelon is a delicious treat and a powerful superfood! With this Wonderful Watermelon Gardening Guide, you’ll have everything you need to know about growing and enjoying this delicious fruit, history and background of this sweet summer plant to specific advice on growing, harvesting, and enjoying your hard work! [Read More ...](  Garden Design [Can You Build a Garden Bed on Concrete? 5 Ways to Prep Before You Plant]( [Can You Build a Garden Bed on Concrete? 5 Ways to Prep Before You Plant]( Is your backyard less of a yard and more of a concrete desert? Or maybe the terrain is too rocky or uneven for you to live out your vegetable garden dreams. There’s no reason to throw in your green-thumb-towel yet! There are lots of options to build a garden bed on concrete. [Read More...](  [Magazine Issue]( [March 2023 Issue Available Now!]( Get in-depth articles and videos all about your garden soil, including “DIY Soil Testing for Vegetable Gardens,” “Composting in the Winter,” and we’ll dive deep into the science of soil in “The Smell and Taste of Soil.” Plus, “Fire-Roasted Tomato Kale Soup” and enjoy the start of planting season in “6 Vegetables to Plant in March.” and close-ups on growing Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and beets! [Read More ...](  Seeds & Seedlings [3 Seed Germination Methods That Don't Require Soil]( [3 Seed Germination Methods That Don't Require Soil]( 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...]( [Beets]( [Beautiful Beets Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Beets are the crown jewels of vegetables. Not only do they come in jewel tones of ruby and amber, but they are easy to grow and so nutritious! A cool weather crop, beets can be enjoyed from late spring into deep fall. Learn what it takes to add beets to your garden. We’ll explain how to choose the beets that are right for you, how to get them started, and how to enjoy them after harvest. [Read More ...](  Premium Recipe of the Day [Beet Salad with Goat Cheese]( [Cherries]( Beets and goat cheese complement each other so well! However, this versatile salad can be assembled to cater to any guest’s preference. Omit the goat cheese to make it vegan or add chicken to up the protein factor. You can enjoy this beet salad any time of the year—feel free to add seasonal vegetables from your garden or the market. [Read More...]( [GP]( [FREE for You Now: Printable Butterfly Garden Planting Chart!]( Download this FREEBIE now and get: - Beautiful full-color printable chart. - Which plants attract butterflies? - Best flowers for your garden. - Fun facts about each of the 24 plants. [Read More ...](  [FREEBIES: Get Them Now!]( [How to Master Spice and Herb Gardening at Home]( [ GET MY FREEBIEÂ]( [Planting Chart]( [ GET MY FREEBIEÂ]( [Best Way to Grow Tomatoes]( [ 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 © 2023 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](.