This Week's Bounty: Spud-tacular Crafts, Countertop Compost Machine, DIY Vegetable Trellis, and More!

Our weekly roundup of advice and tips for growing good food at home. [Food Gardening Network Weekly]( December 3, 2023  [Freebie Text-Ad]( [Save Your Garden from Ruin—Plant the Right Things Next to Each Other!]( [GET THIS FREEBIE NOW!](  Featured Weekly Video [Spud-tacular Crafts: Unearth the Potential of Potatoes]( [Video]( The joy of a bountiful harvest is unmatched, especially when it’s the ever-versatile potato. From savory dishes to hearty meals, there’s no end to what you can create in the kitchen. But what happens when you’ve got more spuds than you know what to do with? [Read More...](  [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 ...](  Vegetable Gardening [7 Common Vegetables that Should Not be Planted Together]( [Article 1]( I remember being in third grade and my teacher separated two of the annoying boisterous kids (okay, one of them was me), and said: “You two just can’t be around each other!” We were constantly distracting others and getting into trouble. Well, not unlike a couple of disruptive 8-year olds, there are vegetables that should not be planted together. [Read More...](  [Broccoli]( [Broccoli: America’s Favorite Vegetable Guide Available Now!]( Broccoli—hated by children, loved by adults—proves that when we grow older, we grow wiser. And growing broccoli in your garden is a very wise choice. With this collection, you get all the details that go into growing and harvesting healthful broccoli, and easy, savory recipes that make it all the more rewarding to grow your own broccoli. [Read More ...](  Vegetable Gardening [5 of the Best Plants for Aeroponic Vegetable Gardens]( [Article 2]( [Hydroponic gardening]( gets all the fanfare these days, but we shouldn’t overlook the exciting world of aeroponic gardening. As the name suggests, aeroponic gardening is a method of growing plants and vegetables in the air without the use of soil. In fact, [NASA has been using and studying aeroponic growing methods for years](. [Read More...](  [Cucumber]( [The Cucumber Grower's Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Cucumbers are easy to grow and will reward you with delicious dishes and health benefits! With The Cucumber Grower's Gardening Guide, you’ll have everything you need to know about growing and enjoying this versatile food. [Read More ...](  Composting [This Countertop Compost Machine Turns Scraps into Compost in a Few Hours]( [Article 3]( 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. When I first saw it as a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo, I practically tore open my wallet and said, “Take my money!” Now it’s out into the wild, and I’ve been singing its praises to anyone who will listen. [Read More...](  [Ginger]( [Zesty Ginger Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Ginger is easier to grow than you may think! With the Zesty Ginger Gardening Guide, you’ll have everything you need to know about growing and enjoying this versatile plant—including specific advice about soil requirements and fertilizer, watering techniques to details about avoiding bacterial wilt, and even easy-to-make and delicious recipes that will allow you to enjoy the fruits of your ginger gardening labor! [Read More ...](  Food Preservation [The Best Way to Freeze Butternut Squash for Soups & Stews]( [Article 4]( 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...](  [Winter Squash]( [Winning Winter Squash Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Squash have been a popular crop for 10,000 years! With our Winning Winter Squash Gardening Guide you’ll have everything you need to know about growing and enjoying squash of many varieties — from planting to eating! [Read More ...](  Garden Design [How to Build a DIY Vegetable Trellis from Recycled Materials]( [Article 5]( It’s usually after the third or fourth big snowstorm that I start sketching out my [garden design for the spring](. If I’m being extra nerdy, I’ll even bust out the graph paper. My desire to micromanage each square foot of my backyard is outdone only by my desire to save money. This is where recycled materials come in! In garages, basements, and tool sheds across the world, there are gobs of recyclable materials we can use to build a DIY vegetable trellis. [Read More...](  [Magazine]( [December 2023 Issue Available Now!]( Get in-depth articles and videos, including our feature article about Heirloom Gardening Gifts and “12 Edible Gift Ideas from Your Garden.” You’ll also learn to make “8 Recipes for a Garden-to-Table Holiday Dinner,” plus, get a few pointers in “How to Keep Gardening in December.” Plus, enjoy spotlights on how to grow and cook with sage, lemons, and oranges! [Read More ...](  Member Posts: New This Week - [Embrace the holiday season with cookies and veggies!]( - [Gnome Sweet Gnome: The History and Myths of Garden Decorations]( - [Gathering grapefruits and gathering memories]( - [From Loss, to the Promise of New Beginnings]( Member Favorites - [How to Make Bokashi Compost in 5 Easy Steps]( - [7 Solutions for Improving Garden Drainage in Vegetable Gardens]( - [Can You Freeze Spinach and For How Long?]( - [Is Cow Manure Fertilizer Safe for Vegetable Gardens?]( - [The Challenges of Growing Vegetables in Containers and How to Overcome Them]( - [How to Prune Tomato Plants, Peppers, Cucumbers and More]( - [How to Identify an Overwatered Plant]( - [5 of the Best Container Fruit Trees to Grow Inside the Home]( - [12 Cool Gardening Tools and Gifts for the Plant Lover in Your Life]( Premium Recipes of the Week - [Cranberry Relish]( - [Rosemary Roasted Potatoes]( - [Mashed Potatoes]( - [Slow-Cooked Potatoes and Cabbage]( - [Potato Pancakes]( [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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