Watering Essentials, What to Plant in May, and DIY Drip Irrigation

The May 2023 Issue is waiting for you! [Food Gardening Network Preview]( May 8, 2023  [Everything You Want to Know About Watering the Garden]( Wondering about water? Here’s the drip on everything from A-Z. [Magazine Cover] Gain full access to this premium magazine issue—and an entire Library of food gardening advice—with a [Charter Gold Membership in Food Gardening Network!]( Dear Gardener, Welcome to an exciting new edition of Food Gardening Magazine, the Water issue! If you’ve ever had questions about watering your garden, this is your issue. We’re diving into this topic with three feature articles, plus a fun article about water science, which references dinosaurs, asteroids, and the Greek philosopher, Plato. What other gardening magazine will give you that? From amendments to mulch to DIY drip irrigation systems to copper, steel, and plastic watering cans, the May issue of Food Gardening Magazine highlights one of the most essential parts of the garden – water. Aside from water, what else goes into the garden? In May, there’s a lot that can go into the garden. The 10 herbs and vegetables we’re featuring in this issue, however, prefer to go right into the ground rather than getting started early and transplanted. Peas or carrots, anyone? Of course, we’re also harvesting kale right now, which is a main ingredient in this month’s delicious recipe. In all, you’ll find five featured articles, a mouth-watering recipe, a downloadable Tomato Garden-to-Table Recipe Card Kit, and explorations of our three featured plants: Asparagus, Carrots, and Onions. And, as always, there are some additional delightful recipes in store from the gardening guides highlighted in this issue. Here’s a look at some of what’s happening in the May Issue of Food Gardening Magazine. [Food Gardening Network Charter Gold Membership Special Offer—Just $10 for an Entire Year! UPGRADE YOUR MEMBERSHIP TODAY! 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YES, SIGN ME UP NOW FOR JUST $10!]( Here are some exciting articles and videos to look forward to in the May Issue of Food Gardening Magazine, which we’ve dubbed “The Watering: A-Z Issue”: - Watering A to Z: Everything You Need to Know About Watering Your Garden: Get 26 facts, tips, and ideas around watering your garden, from how often to water to ways you can ensure your garden gets the perfect amount of water to several ways to conserve water. - 10 Herb & Vegetable Seeds to Plant in May: There’s so much you can plant in May, but these 10 herbs and vegetables prefer to go right into the ground, rather than started early and transplanted. - How to Create a Custom DIY Drip Irrigation System for Raised Beds for Under $100: For under $100, you can create a simple DIY drip irrigation system that will water your raised beds on a timer at regular intervals and while you’re away. - Fire-Roasted Tomato Kale Soup: Easy to prepare and fun on your tastebuds, this Fire-Roasted Tomato Kale Soup uses home-“fired” tomatoes and leafy Tuscan kale, alongside fresh fennel and carrots, to soften and smooth out this hearty garden soup. - Picking a Great Watering Can (Maybe): Get the lowdown on our five favorite watering cans. Plus, discover the pros and cons of different materials, spouts, sizes, and styles of watering cans. - The Tomato Garden-to-Table Recipe Card Kit: Celebrate the ruby gem of the garden with a selection of exquisite recipes highlighting the juicy, sun-ripened tomatoes from your own garden! We’ve includes 21 recipe cards you can print and put in binder or laminate. We’ve also shared which types of tomatoes work best for all types of foods, from salsa to sauces and slices. Once you “consume” this kit, you’ll know which tomatoes to plant for all your favorite recipes! - Honoring Rain in the Garden: This article comes from our sister publication, GreenPrints Magazine. In it, writer Becky Rupp reminds us that the key to life on earth—water—comes from outer space icicles and Jurassic dinosaur pee. Truly an entertaining science lesson not to be missed! [Fire-Roasted Tomato Kale Soup] [Food Gardening Network Charter Gold Membership Special Offer—Just $10 for an Entire Year! UPGRADE YOUR MEMBERSHIP TODAY! Become a Charter Gold Member today and get the Food Gardening Magazine and Library, Gardening Guides, and Recipes! [Gold Membership] Check out all that this new food gardening club has to offer you today! YES, SIGN ME UP NOW FOR JUST $10!]( The latest issue of Food Gardening Magazine also features our deep dive collections on asparagus, carrots, and onions. You’ll get tons of tips for growing these three exciting plants, from choosing the type you want to grow to prepping your garden and all the way through harvesting and enjoying them in your kitchen. Asparagus is the “king of vegetables,” according to King Louis XIV of France. There are good reasons, too! It’s one of the first vegetables to come up in the spring, and the delicate, juicy spears are served in the world’s finest restaurants. But what’s truly great about asparagus is that once it’s established, an asparagus plant can yield bountiful harvests for up to 30 years! Find out more in Growing and Enjoying Asparagus: 5 Do’s and Don’ts. In Ways to Use Extra Carrots, you’ll discover six ways to make sure you can take advantage of your entire carrot harvest. From storing to snacking, find out what to do with all those crunchy root vegetables. Sure, onions may bring a tear to your eye, but they’re also an essential and tasty part of so many recipes. They’re also great vegetables for storage, as long as you follow a few simple tips. Read Best Tips for Handling Onions and find out how to make your harvest last. Take a look at the May Issue of Food Gardening Magazine for the full articles and start thinking about your garden! [Ways to Use Extra Carrots] We hope you enjoy the May edition of Food Gardening Magazine as much as we’ve enjoyed making it. Open up the May Issue today and join us in dreaming, planting, and enjoying all things food gardening. [Food Gardening Network Charter Gold Membership Special Offer—Just $10 for an Entire Year! 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