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Shake up your garden plans this month, and be inspired by diving deep into the history of heirloom Italian varietals, and so much more. [Food Gardening Network Preview]( January 31, 2024  [Plant an Italian Garden: Where Pasta Meets Pesto and Basil Grows Besto!]( Shake up your garden plans this month, and be inspired by diving deep into the history of heirloom Italian varietals, and so much more. [Magazine Cover] Gain full access to this premium magazine issue—and an entire Library of food gardening advice—with a [Charter Gold Membership in Food Gardening Network!]( Dear Gardener, Welcome to an exciting new issue of Food Gardening Magazine, an ode to heirloom Italian gardening and more! It’s not quite spring yet, but we’re readying our seedling trays, receiving new orders of seeds, dusting off those we gathered last fall—and we couldn’t be happier because spring is on the way! The sun is rising a little earlier each day and setting a little later. Soon we’ll be getting out the row covers and spreading mulch. For now, though, it’s almost time to start seeds, and there’s still time to buy them! Will you be trying out new seeds, or going with the tried and true favorites this year? We’re always working on a mix of both over here, because, for example, who doesn’t love a Black Cherry Tomato? That’s a must around here! But in the spirit of Italian gardening, there will certainly be some Costoluto Fiorentino tomatoes added to the patch, and some Friggitello Peppers too! You’ll learn all about those Italian varietals in our feature story, How to Grow an Authentic Italian Garden. Speaking of what you’ll learn about in this month’s issue, there are also deep dives on three featured plants: Basil, Bell Peppers, and Cauliflower. And, as always, some delightful recipes are in store from the gardening guides highlighted in this issue. Here’s a look at some of what’s sprouting in the February Issue of Food Gardening Magazine: [Food Gardening Network Charter Gold Membership Special Offer—Just $10 for an Entire Year! UPGRADE YOUR MEMBERSHIP TODAY! Become a Charter Gold Member today and get the Food Gardening Magazine and Library, Gardening Guides, and Recipes! [Gold Membership] Check out all that this new food gardening club has to offer you today! YES, SIGN ME UP NOW FOR JUST $10!]( You can look forward to some exciting articles and videos in the February Issue of Food Gardening Magazine: - 6 Essential Gardening Tools for Beginners to Buy in February: The first warm day after winter is the day everyone goes to get their gardening supplies, and even the online stores sell out of the high-quality stuff. That’s why now is a great time to stock up on all the things you think you’ll need. And you’ll get a little garden shopping therapy out of it while you’re eagerly anticipating seed-starting time. - How to Grow an Authentic Italian Garden: While seed-buying time is still hot, gather up the information in this feature article which will introduce you to an array of heirloom Italian fruit, veggie, and herb varietals, including the only tomato varietal fit for an authentic Neapolitan pizza! - How to Make Organic DIY Seed Tape for Perfectly Spaced Vegetables: Ever wish you could get those perfectly parallel rows of peas, soothing circles of spinach, beautiful boxes of beets? Now you can! Amanda, well-known and beloved for her Type A personality, will show you how. - Hearty Winter Cacciatore: Tie in all the luscious flavors of your new Authentic Italian Garden with this recipe that is easy to pull together any day of the week thanks to your slow cooker. It cooks up just as well in 20 minutes on high in your pressure cooker, too! - Never Too Many Cherry Tomatoes: In this gardening story, we find ourselves in the heart of winter, and there's a remarkable tale behind the sprawling cherry tomato plant outside her picture window. It's a story filled with surprises, perseverance, and a touch of humor. Meet "Octopus," the tomato plant, and a thriving tomato family that defies all odds. - 3 Ways to Preserve Tomato Harvests: Learn how to preserve those ruby-red gems, all while savoring the journey and the history that brought these tomatoes to our tables today. It's a voyage that connects you to the legacy of tomatoes through time, ensuring that their delicious story continues to unfold in your kitchen, one tomato at a time. Plus, you’ll get our Italian Food Garden Planning Kit, an expanded version of our feature article, which includes 15 Italian recipes and 9 printable notecards. [Hearty Winter Cacciatore] [Food Gardening Network Charter Gold Membership Special Offer—Just $10 for an Entire Year! UPGRADE YOUR MEMBERSHIP TODAY! Become a Charter Gold Member today and get the Food Gardening Magazine and Library, Gardening Guides, and Recipes! [Gold Membership] Check out all that this new food gardening club has to offer you today! YES, SIGN ME UP NOW FOR JUST $10!]( The latest issue of Food Gardening Magazine also features our deep dive collections on basil, bell peppers, and cauliflower. You’ll get tons of tips for growing these three exciting plants, from choosing the type you want to grow to prepping your garden and all the way through harvesting and enjoying them in your kitchen. There are so many varieties of basil, how can you know which one tastes best? Read 5 Different Types of Basil Gardeners and Chefs Love to get a shortcut to the answer—or at least to narrow down your list to just five! Then, in When to Harvest Bell Peppers at Peak Flavor, learn how to get the best taste out of your bell peppers, from green, to yellow, to orange and red varietals! And be sure to discover the 6 Cauliflower Growing Stages. If you plan to grow cauliflower this year, this article will help your plant bloom! Take a look at the February 2024 Issue of Food Gardening Magazine for the full articles and start thinking about your garden! [5 Different Types of Basil Gardeners and Chefs Love] We hope you enjoy the February edition of Food Gardening Magazine as much as we’ve enjoyed creating it. Open up the February Issue today and join us in dreaming, planting, and enjoying all things food gardening.  [Food Gardening Network Charter Gold Membership Special Offer—Just $10 for an Entire Year! UPGRADE YOUR MEMBERSHIP TODAY! Become a Charter Gold Member today and get the Food Gardening Magazine and Library, Gardening Guides, and Recipes! 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