Clay Pot Irrigation Method, 10 Pest Repelling Plants, Best Mulch for an Herb Garden, and Beef with Snow Peas

Start growing good food at home with daily advice, tips, and tricks from gardeners like you. [FGN Daily]( April 7, 2023 Enjoy this newsletter? Please forward it to your friends [Kitchen Gardening Kit]( [FREE Printable Kitchen Garden Collection Kit!]( Download this kit when you join the Food Gardening Network Gold Club Membership: - Best plants for a kitchen garden! - How to make best use of space. - Organize your kitchen garden with two optional companion-planting plans. - 18 fresh-from-the-garden recipes! [Read More ...]( Watering & Irrigation [How to Save Water with the Clay Pot Irrigation Method]( [How to Save Water with the Clay Pot Irrigation Method]( Hi, my name is Amanda, and sometimes I forget to water my vegetable garden! Phew, that feels good to get off my chest! If you can’t be out in the garden seven days a week, an irrigation system might be the next best thing. There are many irrigation methods to choose from like [sprinkler systems]( or drip methods. Some of these systems can lead to wasting water if you’re not careful. An inexpensive and eco-friendly option is the clay pot irrigation method, which is one of the most water-efficient irrigation systems available. [Read More...](  [Kumquats]( [Crazy for Kumquats! Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Kumquats are small! They’re sweet! You can pick them right off the tree and eat them whole! And these little citrus trees are as lovely to look at as their fruit is delicious to eat. Home gardeners love having kumquats around—they even make great container plants! With the Crazy for Kumquats! Gardening Guide, you’ll have everything you need to know about growing and enjoying this delicious food. [Read More ...](  Pests & Diseases [10 Pest Repelling Plants That Keep Bugs Away Naturally]( [10 Pest Repelling Plants That Keep Bugs Away Naturally]( My first garden was a success…almost. I remember watching the tomato leaves develop little buds that soon turned into tiny little green tomato babies. My [zucchini]( was just starting to blossom. And the[cucumbers]( There were so many [cucumbers]( What I didn’t have in my garden, however, was a variety of pest repelling plants. And because I found out too late that I needed some of those plants, my garden soon turned into a very disappointing learning experience. [Read More...](  [Magazine Issue]( [April 2023 Issue Available Now!]( Get in-depth articles and videos all about Edible Perennials, including “How to Create an Edible Perennial Garden,” “Regrowing Green Onions, Carrot Greens, and Celery in Water,” and we’ll dive deep into growing asparagus in “Four Years in a Homegrown Asparagus Garden.” Plus, “Grilled Rosemary Asparagus” and enjoy the start of planting season in “The Best Things to Plant in April.” and close-ups on growing sunflowers, lettuce, and peas! [Read More ...](  Spice & Herb Gardening [The Best Mulch for an Herb Garden You Can Make or Buy]( [The Best Mulch for an Herb Garden You Can Make or Buy]( There’s nothing like the fragrance of [fresh herbs]( in the kitchen. I love the way they flavor a meal and add color to sauces. And I love how easy they are to grow. You can grow herbs like basil in a sunny windowsill, [rosemary]( will stay fresh outdoors well into the colder months of the year, and I’m pretty sure mint would even grow on the moon. But can you help your herbs grow even better and stronger? Should you use mulch for an herb garden? [Read More...]( [Peas]( [The Easy Peasy Guide to Growing Pea Plants Available Now!]( Peas are among the easiest plants for home gardeners to grow! With The Easy Peasy Guide to Growing Pea Plants, you’ll have everything you need to know about growing and enjoying this nutritious, protein-packed food, including the history and background of the green pea, to specific advice on soil requirements, fertilizer, watering techniques, and easy-to-make and delicious recipes! [Read More ...](  Premium Recipe of the Day [Beef with Snow Peas]( [Peas]( A healthier take on an Asian classic! Tender beef and crisp snow peas go perfectly over rice or noodles for an evening meal any time in this Beef with Snow Peas recipe. [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. 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