10 Vertical Vegetable Garden Design, 7 Best Potato Storage Bins, Raised Bed Over Clay Soil, & Classic Borscht (Red Beet Soup)

Start growing good food at home with daily advice, tips, and tricks from gardeners like you. [FGN Daily]( March 4, 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 ...]( Garden Design [10 Vertical Vegetable Garden Design Ideas for Small Spaces]( [Article 1]( My first apartment had a porch the size of a thimble and a backyard with only 10 square feet of green space. At the time, it didn’t occur to me that I could grow a thriving vegetable garden. Looking back, I see the missed opportunity and wish I could time travel to give my former self some vegetable garden design ideas for my small space. (I would also advise myself to steer clear of side bangs and gaucho pants, but that’s a tale for another blog!) [Read More...](  [Potatoes]( [How to Grow Potatoes Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Potatoes and sweet potatoes have been around for thousands of years, and they’re a main staple in many cultures. Both of these vegetables are easy to grow at home. With the How to Grow Potatoes Gardening Guide, you’ll learn all you need to know about growing and enjoying these fabulous root vegetables. [Read More ...](  Food Preservation [7 Best Potato Storage Bin Containers That Extend Shelf Life]( [Article 2]( If there’s one thing we know about potatoes, it’s that they need to be kept cold, humid, and dark to survive a long winter. Otherwise, they’re likely to turn green or sprout, neither of which we want from potatoes we hope to eat. That’s why, if you’re growing tubers, you’ll benefit from some of the potato storage bin containers in this list. [Read More...](  [Magazine]( [March 2024 Issue Available Now!]( Spring officially begins this month and we couldn’t be happier! We have in-depth articles and videos, covering “17 Home-Grown Home Remedies”, “6 Vegetables to Plant in March”, “How to Start Seeds Indoors“, “How to Preserve Peeled Garlic in a Delicious Garlic Confit” and “How to Grow and Dry Your Own Chamomile Tea”. Two bonuses include our “2024 Spring Garden Planning Calendar” and “Master Gardener’s Book of Home-Grown Home Remedies”. [Read More ...](  Soil & Fertlizer [How to Build a Raised Bed Over Clay Soil]( [Article 3]( Ah … the infamous clay soil. The nemesis of gardeners everywhere. When it comes to the loose, well-drained soil that gardens love, clay soil is the opposite. Tender roots have a hard time cutting through it, and water pools in clay soil, leaving you with waterlogged plants. Alas, many of us gardeners have to figure out how to work with what we have. So, let’s talk about building a raised bed over clay soil. [Read More...]( [Beets]( [Beautiful Beets Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Beets are the crown jewels of vegetables. Not only do they come in jewel tones of ruby and amber, but they are easy to grow and so nutritious! A cool weather crop, beets can be enjoyed from late spring into deep fall. Learn what it takes to add beets to your garden. We’ll explain how to choose the beets that are right for you, how to get them started, and how to enjoy them after harvest. [Read More ...](  Premium Recipe of the Day [Classic Borscht (Red Beet Soup)]( [Article 3]( Borscht is one of the best ways to enjoy beets. Serve it as a main dish with hearty peasant bread or as a starter for a leisurely meal. Your family will love the taste and you’ll feel good about all the healthful ingredients. Enjoy! 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