This Week's Bounty: 5 Vegetables to Plant in September, USDA Planting Zone, Countertop Compost Machine, and More!

Our weekly roundup of advice and tips for growing good food at home. [Food Gardening Network Weekly]( September 10, 2023  [Freebie Text-Ad]( [Start Your Garden Off Right—Know Which Seeds to Start Indoors … and Which Can Start Outdoors!]( [GET THIS FREEBIE NOW!](  Featured Weekly Video [5 Vegetables to Plant in September]( [Video]( I grew up thinking September was a time to wind down from summer gardening and switch over to harvesting. But I’ve actually learned that there are vegetables to plant in September that thrive in cooler temperatures, depending on your location. [Read More...](  [Fall Calendar]( [FREE Printable 2023 Fall Garden Planning Calendar Kit!]( Download this kit when you join the Food Gardening Network Gold Club Membership: - Get checklists for garden tasks in September, October, November, and December—every month of Fall! - Prioritize your own garden with personal notes. - 10 fresh-from-the-garden Fall recipes! [Read More ...](  Indoor Gardening [10 Care Tips for Keeping Indoor Citrus Trees Alive in the Winter and Beyond]( [Article 1]( 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...](  [Oranges]( [Juicy Oranges Gardening Guide Available Now!]( You don’t have to live in a subtropical climate to grow your own orange tree—container-grown trees can produce excellent fruit! Prepare to pick your ideal orange tree—for snacks, for juice, for homemade marmalade, and more! Learn how to get started growing your own orange trees in our Juicy Oranges Gardening Guide. [Read More ...](  Spice & Herb Gardening [The Best Mulch for an Herb Garden You Can Make or Buy]( [Article 2]( 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...](  [Thyme]( [It's about Thyme Gardening Guide Available Now!]( If you’ve never grown thyme, or have only grown one kind, you’re missing out on one of the most versatile and easy-to-grow herbs in the garden. With the It's About Thyme Gardening Guide, you’ll have everything you need to know about growing and enjoying this versatile herb. [Read More ...](  Vegetable Gardening [What is My USDA Planting Zone?]( [Article 3]( The mysterious USDA planting zone (aka plant hardiness zone) isn’t all that mysterious once you get to know it. It’s like the overlooked love interest in every 80’s RomCom. Always there in plain sight. Always ignored. Then one day, you wake up and realize that no, you can’t plant a banana tree in Maine. But you could have the best darn blueberries in the world. If only you had noticed earlier that your USDA planting zone was there telling you all along that blueberries are the way to go. [Read More...](  [Rhubarb]( [Remarkable Rhubarb Guide Available Now!]( Rhubarb is the garden gift that keeps on giving. This beautiful cold-hardy plant can live 20 years or more! Learn how to keep your rhubarb healthy year after year for a bountiful harvest, and get some of our favorite rhubarb recipes. Let’s get growing! [Read More ...](  Composting [This Countertop Compost Machine Turns Scraps into Compost in a Few Hours]( [Article 4]( 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 ...](  Vegetable Gardening [12 Best Vegetable Gardening Instagram Accounts For Tips, Photos, and Ideas]( [Article 5]( Staying up to date on vegetable garden trends and coming up with new garden design ideas can be exhausting if you don’t know where to turn. Following gardening Instagram influencers can be a great resource for new growing methods and photo tutorials. It’s also really helpful to see real-life examples of people using different garden tools or growing techniques. Using Instagram is also a fun way to connect with gardeners from all around the world, who may have different cultures and techniques (not to mention different varieties of delicious herbs, fruits, and vegetables). [Read More...](  [Magazine]( [September 2023 Issue Available Now!]( IIn this issue you’ll get in-depth articles and videos dedicated to gardening with kids, Plus, discover cool weather vegetables to plant in September. Enjoy spotlights on how to grow and cook with apples, broccoli, and kale! 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