Water Squash and Avoid Powdery Mildew, Countertop Compost Machine, Homemade Peach Schnapps, and Golden Peach Salsa

Start growing good food at home with daily advice, tips, and tricks from gardeners like you. [FGN Daily]( August 23, 2023 Enjoy this newsletter? Please forward it to your friends [Herb Garden Collection Kit]( [FREE Printable Herb Garden Collection Kit!]( Download this kit when you join the Food Gardening Network Gold Club Membership: - How to grow an herb garden - How to design your herb garden plot. - 18 fresh-from-the-garden recipes! - Printable companion notecards, beautifully designed and easy to use! [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. 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[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...](  Featured Weekly Video [Peach Schnapps]( [Article 3]( If you have peach trees, you probably have an excess all at one time every year! I’ve finally figured out what to do with all of them: make Peach Schnapps! All you need is some fresh peaches, lemon, sugar, vodka, and a little bit of time, and you’re good to go with this homemade Peach Schnapps. I like to let my schnapps sit for about two weeks, so the flavors can really meld together. It’s a bit of a long wait if you’re really craving a drink (like I always am!), but trust me, it’s worth it. [Read More...]( [Peaches]( [Perfect Peaches Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Peaches are so sweet, they’re used as a synonym for a person who is delightful! With this Perfect Peaches Gardening Guide, you’ll have everything you need to know about growing and enjoying this delicious fruit. [Read More ...](  Premium Recipe of the Day [Golden Peach Salsa]( [Recipe]( Give your salsa a peachy kick at your next party or tailgate opportunity. This Golden Peach Salsa recipe has a sweet tang on top of the peppers and tomatoes that you can enjoy on any occasion. [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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