This Week's Bounty: Preserve Peeled Garlic, Indoor Spice Garden, Best Grow Lights, Edible Front Porch Garden, and More!

Our weekly roundup of advice and tips for growing good food at home. [Food Gardening Network Weekly]( February 25, 2024  [Freebie Text-Ad]( [Save Your Garden from Ruin—Plant the Right Things Next to Each Other!]( [GET THIS FREEBIE NOW!](  Featured Weekly Video [How to Preserve Peeled Garlic in a Delicious Garlic Confit]( [Video]( “Don’t ever let a recipe tell you how much garlic to put in. You measure that with your heart.” If you’ve ever seen this saying and completely understood what it meant, then you’re in the right place. There’s no mountain of garlic high enough, no river of olive oil wide enough, am I right? [Read More...](  [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 ...](  Vegetable Gardening [10 Beautiful Flowering Vegetables (and Herbs)]( [Article 1]( They say you can’t put pineapple on pizza. They say you shouldn’t have more than two cups of coffee or tea each day. They say you can’t have it all. Well, I’m not exactly sure who “they” are, but I’m here to tell you that you can have it all. You want pineapple on that pizza? Four cups of coffee? Go for it. You want flowering vegetables? Go for…. wait. What? [Read More...](  [Okra]( [The Guide to Growing Okra Available Now!]( Okra is highly versatile and can grow almost anywhere that has lots of sun. From containers on balconies to open fields of freestanding plants, there’s an okra that you can grow. It’s delicious raw or cooked—and if you’re not big on that slime factor, no worries—there are plenty of ways to prepare okra that are totally slime-free! Come check out The Guide to Growing Okra right now! [Read More ...](  Indoor Gardening [The Best Grow Lights for Tomatoes and Peppers]( [Article 2]( Living in New England, my outdoor garden slows to a halt by late September. I used to get sad thinking about how long I’d have to wait before growing another crop of fresh [tomatoes]( and peppers. (Is there anything worse than a grocery store tomato in January?) Then I decided I would try my hand at indoor growing, so I could enjoy fresh tomatoes and peppers all year long. [Read More...](  [Tomatoes]( [The Everything Tomato Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Tomatoes are the most popular plant for home gardeners! With The Everything Tomato Gardening Guide, you’ll have everything you need to know about growing and enjoying this versatile food, from the history and background of the mighty tomato to specific advice on growing, harvesting, and enjoying your hard work! [Read More ...](  Garden Design [How to Prepare an Above Ground Garden for Effective Weed Control]( [Article 3]( An above ground garden is one of my favorite recommendations for folks who want to start gardening but aren’t sure where to begin. For one thing, gardening can be tricky if you don’t have the right space for it and some folks don’t have a large yard to work with. Others may have poor soil quality on their property. Many people have mobility issues preventing them from getting on their hands and knees, and still others can’t keep up with the weeds and pests pervasive at the ground level. [Read More...](  [Garlic]( [Glorious Garlic Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Garlic is an essential ingredient in just about every kitchen. With the Glorious Garlic Gardening Guide, you’ll have everything you need to know about growing and enjoying this staple—from the history and health benefits of this ancient herb, to detailed and specific garlic gardening advice, and easy-to-make and delicious recipes that will allow you to spice up any dish! [Read More ...](  Spice & Herb Gardening [How to Grow an Indoor Spice Garden]( [Article 4]( Herbs and spices. Spices and herbs. Anyone else grow up thinking these two words were interchangeable? ::sheepishly raises hand:: For some of you, I’m about to blow your mind. Herbs and spices are different things. In simplest terms, herbs are strictly the leaves of the plant and the spices come from the seeds, roots, and bark. This should settle the big debate on cilantro (leaves) and coriander (seeds) once and for all! Now that you’ve recovered from that bombshell, let’s talk about growing spices. Specifically, how to grow an indoor spice garden. [Read More...](  [Kumquats]( [Crazy for Kumquats! Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Kumquats are small! They’re sweet! You can pick them right off the tree and eat them whole! And these little citrus trees are as lovely to look at as their fruit is delicious to eat. Home gardeners love having kumquats around—they even make great container plants! With the Crazy for Kumquats! Gardening Guide, you’ll have everything you need to know about growing and enjoying this delicious food. [Read More ...](  Vegetable Gardening [7 Perennial Vegetables You Can Plant and Harvest Forever]( [Article 5]( The first time I planted an herb garden and saw my chives, [sage]( and [thyme]( grow back in the second year, I jumped to wondering what other kinds of herbs and [vegetables regrow]( a second season and beyond. Living in New England, even perennial herbs like [rosemary]( are considered “tender perennials” depending on how harsh your winter gets, so could there be perennial vegetables that differ in their perennial-ness, too? [Read More...](  [Magazine]( [RecipeLion Magazine Spring 2024 Issue Available Now!]( In this issue, you’ll enjoy 27 Sweet Surprises of Spring! You’ll discover 6 No-Bake Cheesecake Delights and 7 Irresistible Cookies, along with 5 Luscious Light Treats and 9 Cobblers, Cakes & More. This issue includes a huge collection of sweet treats for spring and beyond. Many are easily packed up for warmer weather barbecues, so enjoy! [Read More ...](  Member Posts: New This Week - [3 Homegrown Herb and Spice Rubs for Poultry Lovers!]( - [How to Mill Wheat at Home]( - [Beans, Soups, and Mediterranean Delights]( - [Craving Summer Flavors on a very Wintry Day]( Member Favorites - [How to Control Indoor Garden Temperature and Humidity]( - [Starting Seeds Outdoors in Containers: A Pro & Con List]( - [7+ Perfect Plants for an Edible Front Porch Garden]( - [Pressure Canning Safety: 10 Rules to Live By]( - [Choosing the Best Shovel for Your Gardening Needs]( - [How to Keep an Odor Free Compost Bin in Your Home]( - [5+ Soil Additives to Improve Drainage in Soggy Gardens]( - [Can You Build a Garden Bed on Concrete? 5 Ways to Prep Before You Plant]( - [How to Make an Invisible Deer Fence for Garden Protection]( Premium Recipes of the Week - [Chicken Salad with Bell Pepper Crunch]( - [Classic Stuffed Bell Peppers]( - [Rainbow Bell Pepper Hummus Boats]( - [Quick Pickled Bell Peppers]( - [Best-Ever Roasted Broccoli]( [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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