Storing Canned Food Without Rings, Grow Your Own Food, Apartment Container Gardening, & Oregano-Lemon Grilled Shrimp Skewers

Start growing good food at home with daily advice, tips, and tricks from gardeners like you. [FGN Daily]( January 16, 2024 Enjoy this newsletter? Please forward it to your friends [2024 Garden Planning Calendar Kit]( [FREE for You Now: Printable 2024 Garden Planning Calendar Kit!]( Download this kit when you join the Food Gardening Network Gold Club: - Plan your 2024 food garden today! - Never miss an important task. - Be inspired to plan, plant, and enjoy! - Covers every month of 2024! [Read More ...]( Food Preservation [5 Reasons for Storing Canned Food Without Rings]( [Article 1]( I’ll be the first to say that I love looking in my pantry and seeing jar after jar of canned garden vegetables. Like many gardeners, I enjoy sharing the abundance of nature with friends and neighbors. I also appreciate being able to open a jar of homegrown [green beans]( in February when temperatures are well below freezing. Along the way, I’ve learned a few lessons about storing my canned goods, such as why storing canned food without rings is the way to go. [Read More...](  [Lemons]( [Tart & Tangy lemon Guide Available Now!]( Lemons may seem like an exotic tree to grow, but all they need is a little TLC to give you years of tangy harvests! You don’t have to live in a subtropical zone to grow lemons—there are plenty of varieties happy to grow as productive houseplants! With this Gardening Guide, you get all the details that go into growing and harvesting bright, fragrant lemons. Get it all in this Tart & Tangy Lemon Guide right now! [Read More ...](  Vegetable Gardening [Grow Your Own Food at Home Three Ways]( [Article 2]( Let’s just get this out of the way, produce is expensive at the grocery store. Last time I went through the checkout, I thought I must have paid for someone else’s stuff. I walked out of the store with two bags of food, but it sure felt like I paid for a week’s worth of snacks for a high-school soccer team. That’s one reason I love having a garden – it helps me cut down on my grocery bill. But let’s be real, saving money isn’t the only reason to grow your own food at home. [Read More...](  [Magazine]( [January 2024 Issue Available Now!]( Get in-depth articles and videos, including our feature article about "5 Garden Planning Tools & Apps" and “How to Propagate Rosemary and Other Herbs Indoors.” You’ll also learn to make “3 Easy Homemade Salad Dressing Recipes." Plus, enjoy spotlights on how to grow and cook with oregano, hot peppers, and tomatoes! [Read More ...](  Container Gardening [5 Ways to Succeed at Apartment Container Gardening on a Budget]( [Article 3]( I might be biased, but if you live in an apartment, container gardening is an easy way to give your space some personality and flare (not to mention some free food). I certainly lived in my share of apartments with white walls, white vinyl blinds, light brown carpeting, and a lease that said I couldn’t change any of that. But it’s truly amazing how much difference even a few plants can make in an otherwise boring space. [Read More...]( [Oregano]( [The Oregano Grower’s Guide Available Now!]( Get everything you need to know about growing versatile herb. Oregano is an indispensable herb for every kitchen, offering a burst of Mediterranean flavor that can elevate your culinary creations. With the ease of growing oregano at home, you’ll wave goodbye to the days of bland, store-bought oregano! [Read More ...](  Premium Recipe of the Day [Oregano-Lemon Grilled Shrimp Skewers]( [Recipe]( Elevate your culinary skills and tantalize your taste buds with Oregano-Lemon Grilled Shrimp Skewers, a delightful dish that brings a burst of Mediterranean-inspired flavors to your table. 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