Best Pumpkins to Grow for Carving & Tricks, Pressure Canning Safety, Best Way to Freeze Butternut Squash, & Simple Roasted Beets

Start growing good food at home with daily advice, tips, and tricks from gardeners like you. [FGN Daily]( October 18, 2023 Enjoy this newsletter? Please forward it to your friends [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 ...]( Food Preservation [Pressure Canning Safety: 10 Rules to Live By]( [Article 1]( When trying something new or revisiting an old hobby, we oftentimes turn to the all-knowing internet for guidance. But sometimes the internet is a little overwhelming. This is true in the niche world of food preservation, especially if you’ve ever looked up pressure canning safety. Everyone has a blog, or message board post, or public comment about the best way to use a pressure canner or other canning methods. And if you stick around long enough, debates will break out about safety. Grab the popcorn, because the comments can get juicy! [Read More...](  [Brussels Sprouts]( [The Bountiful Brussels Sprouts Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Brussels sprouts have gone from most hated to almost most loved! With the Bountiful Brussels Sprouts Gardening Guide, you’ll have everything you need to know about growing and enjoying this delicious food. [Read More ...](  Food Preservation [The Best Way to Freeze Butternut Squash for Soups & Stews]( [Article 2]( Sometimes I feel like Lucille Ball at the chocolate factory when I’m knee-deep in [harvest season]( and just can’t keep up with using all of my delicious veggies. Even after I gift them to family and neighbors I’m always looking for creative ways to preserve vegetables once harvested. Enter butternut squash! [Read More...](  [Magazine]( [October 2023 Issue Available Now!]( Did you know that turnips and not pumpkins were the original jack-o-lanterns? Did you know that beets were originally grown for their greens and not the deliciously sweet root we love today? Discover the history of these nutritious vegetables and learn about growing and eating them when you accept your Food Gardening Network membership! [Read More ...](  Featured Weekly Video [The Best Pumpkins to Grow for Carving & Tricks for the Ultimate Jack-O’-Lantern]( [Article 3]( Hello, fellow pumpkin enthusiasts! If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve already dabbled in the art of growing your own pumpkins. And with the spooky season right around the corner, it’s high time we talk about turning those pumpkins into masterpieces. So, grab a cup of hot apple cider, cozy up, and let’s dive right into the world of pumpkin carving—starting with history, then moving on to the best pumpkins to grow for carving, and finally right into the details of how to carve! [Read More...]( [Beets]( [Beautiful Beets Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Beets are the crown jewels of vegetables. Not only do they come in jewel tones of ruby and amber, but they are easy to grow and so nutritious! A cool weather crop, beets can be enjoyed from late spring into deep fall. Learn what it takes to add beets to your garden. We’ll explain how to choose the beets that are right for you, how to get them started, and how to enjoy them after harvest. [Read More ...](  Premium Recipe of the Day [Simple Roasted Beets]( [Recipe]( Roasting beets could not be simpler to do, and you can use the results in multiple ways. In fact, you can even freeze roasted beets for later use in soups, baked goods, and more. 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