This Week's Bounty: Strawberry Avocado Toast, Countertop Compost Machine, Preserving Sage, Get Rid of Wireworms, and More!

Our weekly roundup of advice and tips for growing good food at home. [Food Gardening Network Weekly]( July 30, 2023  [Freebie Text-Ad]( [Plant the Perfect—and Productive—Food Garden Every Year!]( [GET THIS FREEBIE NOW!](  Featured Weekly Video [Strawberry Avocado Toast]( [Video]( In our house we call this “heaven on bread” because it is just so delicious, and in fact I came up with it originally to trick my daughter into trying avocado toast because she loves strawberries so much. [Read More...](  [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 ...](  Composting [This Countertop Compost Machine Turns Scraps into Compost in a Few Hours]( [Article 1]( 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. [Read More...](  [Sage]( [The Ultimate Sage Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Sage is one of the most versatile and easy herbs for home gardeners to grow! With The Ultimate Sage Gardening Guide, you’ll have everything you need to know about growing and enjoying this versatile herb. [Read More ...](  Pests & Diseases [How to Get Rid of Wireworms in Potatoes]( [Article 2]( If you find small, dry, round holes in your tubers, look more closely, and you may discover wireworms in potatoes. Wireworms can cause significant damage in a garden, but they especially seem drawn to potatoes, carrots, and corn. [Read More...](  [Potatoes]( [How to Grow Potatoes Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Potatoes and sweet potatoes have been around for thousands of years, and they’re a main staple in many cultures. Both of these vegetables are easy to grow at home. With the How to Grow Potatoes Gardening Guide, you’ll learn all you need to know about growing and enjoying these fabulous root vegetables. [Read More ...](  Composting [How to Make Bokashi Compost in 5 Easy Steps]( [Article 3]( Whenever I get to write about composting, I get that feeling you have when you’ve discovered a great new TV show and want to share all about it with your friends. Basically, compost is my Bridgerton. I feel like I’m constantly learning [techniques and methods for composting]( and each one is more interesting than the next. My latest obsession? Bokashi composting. 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...](  [Quinoa]( [The Easy Quinoa Growing Guide Available Now!]( Attention home gardeners, grow quinoa in your own backyard! With The Easy Quinoa Growing Guide, you’ll have everything you need to know about growing and enjoying this versatile food. From the history and background of the ‘mother of all grains’ to specific advice about soil requirement, fertilizer, watering techniques, preventing pests and diseases, and easy-to-make and delicious recipes that will allow you to enjoy the fruits of your gardening labor! [Read More ...](  Pests & Diseases [10 Helpful Plants for Bug Control in Your Kitchen Garden]( [Article 4]( The joy of growing a kitchen garden in your yard is imagining the delicious recipes and meals you’ll create using your home-grown herbs and vegetables. Do you know what gets in the way of that joy? Bugs. Gross, invasive, plant-eating, vegetable-killing bugs! I’m looking at you, Tomato Hornworm! [Read More...](  [Chives]( [Chill Chives Gardening Guide Available Now!]( You can’t make a meal out of chives, but sometimes chives can make the meal. We have recipes for you that make the most of the fragrant flavor of chives. And you can grow your own chives indoors on a sunny windowsill, in containers on your deck or balcony, or out in the garden in raised beds or open land. Learn what it takes to add chives to your herb garden. We’ll explain how to choose the chives that are right for you, how to get them started, and how to enjoy them after harvest. [Read More ...](  Growing Fruits & Berries [10 Care Tips for Keeping Indoor Citrus Trees Alive in the Winter and Beyond]( [Article 5]( Your indoor citrus trees have a thing or two to say about your relationship. Don’t take this the wrong way; they appreciate what you do for them. But unless you make some changes, this isn’t going to last. [Read More...](  [Magazine Issue]( [August 2023 Issue Available Now!]( In this issue, you’ll get in-depth articles and videos, including “How to Create a Food Forest of Flowering Fruit Trees”, “How to Plant a Bare Root Apple Tree.” Plus, get palate-pleasing advice for making “Homemade Peach Schnapps” and get a few pointers in “Planting Vegetables in the Fall: Easy Crops for Now and Later.” Enjoy spotlights on how to grow and cook with lemons, watermelons, and peaches! [Read More...](  Member Favorites - [Preserving Sage: 6 Different Methods and Uses]( - [How to Ripen Tomatoes Quickly Three Ways]( - [12 Best Vegetable Gardening Instagram Accounts For Tips, Photos, and Ideas]( - [5 Benefits of Worm Castings for Indoor Plants]( - [How Much Water Does Basil Need?]( - [5 Tomato Canning Supplies to Preserve Sauce Longer]( - [How Often Should You Water Herbs Indoors?]( - [7 Tips for Cloning Fruit Trees to Expand Your Orchard for Free]( - [How to Create a Living Wall Herb Garden Inside Your Home]( Premium Recipes of the Week - [Blackberry Chocolate-Chip Pie]( - [Blackberry Balsamic Chicken]( - [Blackberry Pastry Bread]( - [Blackberry Jalapeno Jelly]( - [Raspberry Blackberry Smoothie]( [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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