This Week's Bounty: 6 Vegetables to Plant in March, Cute Herb Stakes, Herb Box Garden, Make Your Own Paprika, and More!

Our weekly roundup of advice and tips for growing good food at home. [Food Gardening Network Weekly]( March 10, 2024  [Freebie Text-Ad]( [Stop Bugs from Eating—and Ruining—Your Garden!]( [GET THIS FREEBIE NOW!](  Featured Weekly Video [6 Vegetables to Plant in March]( [Video]( In March, most of us are just beginning to think about starting seeds after scouring seed catalogues for months and eagerly awaiting exactly this moment. Depending on where you live, it might be time to start seeds, or time to plant them directly in the ground. [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 ...](  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 ...](  Spice & Herb Gardening [How to Make Cute Herb Stakes for Your Garden]( [Article 2]( It starts innocently enough. A seed-starter tray sitting in a sunny spot on your counter. Until you realize that you forgot to label them and now have to wait until the seedlings sprout to play Guess That Herb. I’ve been there, my friend. I’ve also been in my garden, mid-season, pacing around in circles looking for the chives that I know I planted earlier that spring. I could have sworn it was next to the parsley. But with the vegetable garden in full effect, I fear I’ve lost my chives forever. Or maybe some critters have eaten them? At any stage in your herb garden’s development, labeled herb stakes are essential. [Read More...](  [Rhubarb]( [Remarkable Rhubarb Guide Available Now!]( Rhubarb is the garden gift that keeps on giving. This beautiful cold-hardy plant can live 20 years or more! Learn how to keep your rhubarb healthy year after year for a bountiful harvest, and get some of our favorite rhubarb recipes. Let’s get growing! [Read More ...](  Vegetable Gardening [Why Vegetables Grown Above Ground Are Beloved by Health Nuts]( [Article 3]( Let’s talk about health. No, I’m not your doctor, and no, I’m not about to make you feel guilty about the fact that you didn’t exercise yesterday. I, too, may or may not have exercised yesterday. As a food gardener, though, I am interested in what I eat and how it impacts my health. Since I can’t very well grow a chocolate bar in my garden, that topic is a bit more limited to vegetables that grow above ground and those that grow below ground. [Read More...](  [Kale]( [Kale: The Queen of Greens Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Learn how to get started growing your own kale plants in our Queen of Greens Kale Gardening Guide! There is so much to do with delicious home-grown kale—smoothies, salad, stew, even kale chips! [Read More ...](  Spice & Herb Gardening [How to Make a Mediterranean Herb Box Garden for Greek Cooking]( [Article 4]( Taramasalata, Tzatziki, Moussaka, Avgolemono…if you know these dishes and don’t think I just swore at you in another language, then prepare to be inspired. Having an herb garden makes it easy to spice and dress up your dishes all season long, and that’s why the savviest of gardeners plan theirs according to the types of dishes they love to make at home. If you’re Greek or love Greek recipes, then creating a Mediterranean herb box garden is just natural! [Read More...](  [Fennel]( [The Fabulous Fennel Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Fennel deserves a lot more love and attention from food gardeners! The Fabulous Fennel Gardening Guide will give you everything you need to know about fennel, including planting tips, harvesting methods, and quick-and-easy recipes that will please even the most discriminating diner! [Read More ...](  Easy Recipes [How to Make Your Own Paprika From Your Garden]( [Article 5]( If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably found yourself in a love affair with paprika—a spice that dances perfectly between mild and hot, hitting that Goldilocks zone for your taste buds. But what if I told you that the key to unlocking a whole new level of paprika pleasure lies in your very own kitchen? That’s right, folks – it’s time to turn those vibrant red bell peppers into your own homemade paprika, and trust me, the flavor fiesta is about to begin! [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 ...](  Member Posts: New This Week - [The Lime Tree Tequila Party]( - [Best Onions for Making Your Own Homemade Onion Powder]( - [3 Homegrown Herb and Spice Rubs for Poultry Lovers!]( - [My Failing Peach Tree]( Member Favorites - [7 Best Potato Storage Bin Containers That Extend Shelf Life]( - [How to Build a Raised Bed Over Clay Soil]( - [15 Best Veggies to Plant in Spring for an Early Harvest]( - [Peat-Free vs Peat-Based Compost: Which is Better?]( - [Comparing 3 Different Makes of Garden Tools Bond vs. Radius vs. Prohoe]( - [How to Clean Terracotta Pots of Algae, Minerals, and Disease]( - [10 Helpful Plants for Bug Control in Your Kitchen Garden]( - [How to Safely Preserve Vegetables in Oil]( - [The Beginner Gardener's Seed Germination Temperature Chart]( Premium Recipes of the Week - [Classic Borscht (Red Beet Soup)]( - [Beet Salad with Goat Cheese]( - [Beet Brownies]( - [Pickled Beets]( - [Simple Roasted Beets]( [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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