This Week's Bounty: Heirloom Gardening Gifts, Countertop Compost Machine, 10 Worst Best Gardening Jokes, and More!

Our weekly roundup of advice and tips for growing good food at home. [Food Gardening Network Weekly]( December 17, 2023  [Freebie Text-Ad]( [Stop Bugs from Eating—and Ruining—Your Garden!]( [GET THIS FREEBIE NOW!](  Featured Weekly Video [Gift-Worthy Heirloom Gardening Tools: A Guide to the Best Picks]( [Video]( In today’s fast-paced world of technological advancements, the allure of nostalgia often beckons us back to simpler times. This sentiment is perfectly embodied by heirloom gardening tools, cherished for their enduring quality and timeless functionality. In this article, we’ll explore some of the best heirloom gardening tools that have stood the test of time, making them essential companions for any gardening enthusiast. [Read More...](  [Herb Garden Planning Kit]( [FREE Printable Herb Garden Planning 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 [The 10 Worst Best Gardening Jokes of All Time]( [Article 1]( Hey there, fellow green thumbs and food enthusiasts! We’ve embarked on an epic quest through our vast network of food gardeners and scoured the Internet’s deepest, darkest corners to unearth the absolute cream of the crop when it comes to garden-related humor. We’ve suffered through countless puns, endured a deluge of garden gags, and emerged victorious with the 10 worst best food gardening jokes of all time. [Read More...](  [Strawberries]( [The All-Strawberry Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Strawberries are among the most popular home crops, growing everywhere from hanging pots to open land gardens. With this All-Strawberry Gardening Guide, you can get all the details that go into raising delicious, sweet berries of your own. [Read More ...](  Indoor Gardening [Terracotta vs Plastic Pots: Which is Better for Edible Gardens?]( [Article 2]( One of the fun choices we get to make when we plant container gardens is picking out the container. Don’t get me wrong; I also love choosing new varieties of vegetables and which [tools I might need](. But there’s a certain aesthetic pleasure in finding that perfect pot. Often though, I’m left trying to decide between terracotta vs. plastic pots, and the difference is more than just about the way they look. [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 ...](  Vegetable Gardening [7 Fantastically Unique Vegetable Garden Ideas]( [Article 3]( There are two ways to think about unique vegetable garden ideas: one is design and layout, and the other is what vegetables you grow. But why not combine them? There’s no rule that says you have to choose between interesting vegetables and fun garden design. At least, I don’t think there is. [Read More...](  [Apples]( [Super Sunflowers Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Follow your gardening heart as your growing sunflowers follow the sun. They are a feast for the eyes whether you eat them or not, and you can learn all there is to know about sunflowers in our Super Sunflower Gardening Guide! Discover all about sunflower history, growing, harvesting—and eating! Make our amazing recipes after your harvest—as easy to make as they are delicious to eat. [Read More ...](  Composting [This Countertop Compost Machine Turns Scraps into Compost in a Few Hours]( [Article 4]( 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...](  [Green Beans]( [Grow Great Green Beans Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Looking for an easy crop that delivers a high yield, plenty of nutrition, and can make a statement in your garden? Grow green beans! you get all the details that go into growing crisp, crowd-pleasing beans that practically grow themselves. Get it all in the Grow Great Green Beans Gardening Guide right now! [Read More ...](  Growing Fruits & Berries [How to Grow Figs in Any Climate]( [Article 5]( A versatile and delicious fruit (that is also an excellent source of fiber), it’s no wonder why so many people want to learn how to grow figs. In their native environments, fig trees will produce year-round, feeding scores of animal and insect species. Domesticated, fig trees have become a staple in fruit tree gardening. No matter your climate, you too can enjoy the figs of your labor. With a little advanced planning and a bit of research, your very own fig tree can thrive and produce delectable fruit in your home and garden. [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 - [Discover The Right Essentials For An Amazing Indoor Veggie Garden]( - [Bacon-Wrapped Brussels Sprouts: A Magical Duo of Flavor]( - [Embracing Fall Flavors: Maple Pecan Sweet Potato Pie Recipe]( - [Embrace the holiday season with cookies and veggies!]( Member Favorites - [How to Make a No Sugar Freezer Jam from Fresh Fruit]( - [Can You Build a Garden Bed on Concrete? 5 Ways to Prep Before You Plant]( - [How to Keep Animals Out of Compost Bins]( - [How to Make a DIY Tower Garden for Vegetables and Herbs]( - [The Best Plants for Straw Bale Gardening]( - [How to Make a Homemade Garden Irrigation System]( - [Tips for Growing Root Vegetables Indoors in Pots]( - [Choosing the Best Shovel for Your Gardening Needs]( - [10 Care Tips for Keeping Indoor Citrus Trees Alive in the Winter and Beyond]( Premium Recipes of the Week - [Baked Orange Chicken Breast]( - [Candied Meyer Lemons]( - [Classic Turkey Sage Dressing]( - [Fresh Orange Freeze Pops]( - [Lemon Curd Fruit Spread]( [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. [Read More ...](     About Food Gardening Network: Food Gardening Network brings you expert in-depth information and daily advice to help you grow good food at home and become the best food gardener you can be. Our worldwide community of gardeners, farmers, and cooking enthusiasts share advice and practical information on how to plan, plant, grow, tend, harvest and enjoy great-tasting and nutritional food from your home garden. Our magazine articles, in-depth gardening guides, how-to videos, recipes and cookbooks, and planning calendars help you improve your gardening skills, be a better cook, and enjoy all the benefits of successful food gardening—including saving time and money. When you join our growing worldwide community of more than 300,000 food gardeners, you get the information, advice, and camaraderie that can only be experienced with your membership in Food Gardening Network. You are receiving this email as part of your free subscription to email updates from Food Gardening Network. If you no longer wish to receive this update as part of your free subscription, please click the unsubscribe link below. [MANAGE PREFERENCES]( [Unsubscribe]( Help us be sure your email update isn't filtered as spam. Adding our return address [Support@foodgardening.mequoda.com](mailto:support@foodgardening.mequoda.com) to your address book may 'whitelist' us with your filter, helping future email updates get to your inbox. [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( [Send us a message]( Did a friend send this to you? [Sign up to receive your own FREE advice about growing food at home.]( Copyright © 2023 Mequoda Systems, LLC Food Gardening Network 99 Derby Street, Suite 200 Hingham, MA 02043 Email: Support@foodgardening.mequoda.com [Our Privacy Policy]( Having trouble viewing this email? [View online](.