Best Mulch for an Herb Garden, Bokashi Compost, 7 Fantastically Unique Vegetable Garden Ideas, and Basil Pesto

Start growing good food at home with daily advice, tips, and tricks from gardeners like you. [FGN Daily]( June 16, 2023 Enjoy this newsletter? Please forward it to your friends [Summer Garden Planning Calendar Kit]( [FREE for You Now: Printable 2023 Summer Garden Planning Calendar Kit!]( Download this kit when you join the Food Gardening Network Gold Club: - Plan your Summer food garden today! - Never miss an important Summer task. - Be inspired to plan, plant, and enjoy! - Covers every month of Summer! [Read More ...]( Spice & Herb Gardening [The Best Mulch for an Herb Garden You Can Make or Buy]( [Article 1]( 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. 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Before I get into how to make bokashi compost, I wanted to share a little bit about what it is and why it’s beneficial for your herb and vegetable garden. [Read More...](  [Magazine Issue]( [June 2023 Issue Available Now!]( All about herbs! Including “Planting an Herb Garden: From Seed to Seasoning,” “How to Dry Herbs” and palate-pleasing advice for making “Herby Green Goddess Dressing”. Plus, you will find: “10 Fruits and Vegetables to Plant in June” and close-ups on growing parsley, basil, and chives! [Read More...](  Vegetable Gardening [7 Fantastically Unique Vegetable Garden Ideas]( [Article 3]( There are two ways to think about unique vegetable garden ideas: one is design and layout, and the other is what vegetables you grow. But why not combine them? There’s no rule that says you have to choose between interesting vegetables and fun garden design. At least, I don’t think there is. [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 ...](  Premium Recipe of the Day [Basil Pesto]( [Recipe]( Basil Pesto is so easy to make, can be frozen for later use, and allows you to make good use of a bountiful basil crop. [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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