Terracotta vs Plastic Pots, Prevent Fungus on Vegetables, Store Fresh-Cut Basil Leaves, and Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Start growing good food at home with daily advice, tips, and tricks from gardeners like you. [FGN Daily]( March 1, 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 ...]( Indoor Gardening [Terracotta vs Plastic Pots: Which is Better for Edible Gardens?]( [Article 1]( 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...](  [Radish]( [Radiant Radishes Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Radishes are easy to grow and come in a variety of colors that span the entire rainbow. And did you know that how spicy a radish is, depends on when you harvest it? In this Gardening Guide, we’ll explain how to choose a radish variety and how to grow them in your garden, harvest them, and then enjoy them at your table. [Read More ...](  Container Gardening [How to Prevent Fungus on Vegetables in Pots & Containers]( [Article 2]( It’s a real bummer to find fungus on your vegetables. You spend months nurturing them, ensuring they get plenty of sunshine, water, fresh air, and the Netflix password. Then one day, seemingly out of nowhere, your vegetables aren’t looking so hot. 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And growing broccoli in your garden is a very wise choice. With this Gardening Guide, 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 ...](  Premium Recipe of the Day [Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry]( [Article 3]( Broccoli and cheese is a favorite combo for good reason, and this recipe serves it up in classic style. Kids will be happy to eat their vegetables when they come ensconced in cheddar and sauce. Be prepared to make it again soon. [Read More...]( [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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