5 Tomato Canning Supplies, Recycle Rain Water, Create an Aquaponic Herb Garden, and Walnut-Rosemary Crusted Salmon

Start growing good food at home with daily advice, tips, and tricks from gardeners like you. [FGN Daily]( October 27, 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 [5 Tomato Canning Supplies to Preserve Sauce Longer]( [Article 1]( Thanks to [partner planting]( and some easy [homemade fertilizer]( my tomato plants tend to take off each season and I always end up with more than I know what to do with. If you’re like me, you enjoy garden [tomatoes]( in your favorite recipes or even just snacking on a fresh tomato with a dash of salt. If there’s still an abundance of tomatoes sitting on your counter, canning may be a good preservation option. There are a few different methods of canning, but the tomato canning supplies generally remain the same. Here are five tomato canning supplies to preserve sauce longer so you can enjoy your homegrown tomatoes all year long. [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 ...](  Watering & Irrigation [How to Recycle Rain Water for Vegetable Gardens]( [Article 2]( I remember watching a film strip (yes, I’m old) in grade school that showed me how people wasted up to four gallons of water if they left the faucet on while brushing their teeth. That same filmstrip highlighted the environmental benefits of the three R’s: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. Since then, my environmental sustainability efforts happen in small steps, especially in the garden. From [implementing a compost system]( to switching from a gas to an electric lawnmower and other garden tools. I’ve even used [recycled materials to build a trellis or two](. What’s next? How about learning how to recycle rainwater for the vegetable garden? [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 ...](  Spice & Herb Gardening [How to Create an Aquaponic Herb Garden]( [Article 3]( Imagine a stranger came up to you holding a bag of fish from the pet store and said, “Hey, you! Did you know you can grow a garden using live fish?” It’d be a little unsettling. But now imagine it’s me, your trusted gardening friend Amanda grinning at you while holding a bag of betta fish saying the same thing. I’m not selling this, am I? But it’s true! You can grow an aquaponic herb garden using live fish! But before explaining how to create an aquaponic herb garden, I feel like we should back up a bit and talk about what the heck aquaponic gardening is in the first place. You know, to renew your trust in me. [Read More...]( [Rosemary]( [Rosemary, the All-Purpose Herb Gardening Guide Available Now!]( It’s a hands-down favorite among herb gardeners and has been for centuries. It’s even a topiary plant! With the Rosemary, the All-Purpose Herb Gardening Guide, you’ll have everything you need to know about growing and enjoying this versatile plant. [Read More ...](  Premium Recipe of the Day [Walnut-Rosemary Crusted Salmon]( [Recipe]( You can’t beat this delicious Walnut-Rosemary Crusted Salmon dish for good nutrition, since both salmon and walnuts are great sources of omega-3 fatty acids. This is a simple salmon recipe that will wow your family and impress your friends. [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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