Start Seeds Indoors, Easiest Vegetables to Grow in New England, Best Mulch for an Herb Garden, and Rosemary Roasted Turkey

Start growing good food at home with daily advice, tips, and tricks from gardeners like you. [FGN Daily]( March 13, 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 ...]( Vegetable Gardening [The Easiest Vegetables to Grow in New England]( [Article 1]( I live in New England, and I love having four distinct seasons, even if [winter]( is a bit longer than I’d like. If you’re reading this based on the title, you are likely in New England too (howdy neighbor!) so you know that New England also has a long history of farming, and you probably live on a plot that was once farmland. Bartlett Farm, one of the oldest farms in New England, is in Massachusetts and began growing vegetables in 1659 (or possibly 1639, depending on your source). Casey Farm in Rhode Island began operations in the mid-1700s. All of this to say: if you get a metal detector out in your yard or an open field in New England, you’re probably going to find some gardening supplies. [Read More...](  [Sage]( [The Ultimate Sage Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Sage is one of the most versatile and easy herbs for home gardeners to grow! With The Ultimate Sage Gardening Guide, you’ll have everything you need to know about growing and enjoying this versatile herb. [Read More ...](  Spice & Herb Gardening [The Best Mulch for an Herb Garden You Can Make or Buy]( [Article 2]( There’s nothing like the fragrance of [fresh herbs]( in the kitchen. I love the way they flavor a meal and add color to sauces. And I love how easy they are to grow. You can grow herbs like basil in a sunny windowsill, [rosemary]( will stay fresh outdoors well into the colder months of the year, and I’m pretty sure mint would even grow on the moon. But can you help your herbs grow even better and stronger? Should you use mulch for an herb garden? [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 ...](  Featured Video of the Week [How to Start Seeds Indoors: Grow Kits vs. DIY Methods]( [Article 3]( As a more “earthy” gardener who digs with her hands and often goes barefoot in the garden, I have to admit that until now, I’ve always gone the do-it-yourself route for starting seeds indoors. In the beginning, I would always buy grown seedlings from the incredible farmers co-op down the road from me, but once I started growing my own, they were always planted in everything from eggshells to egg cartons, to BPA-free plastic bottle bottoms. [Read More...]( [Rosemary]( [Rosemary, the All-Purpose Herb Gardening Guide Available Now!]( It’s a hands-down favorite among herb gardeners and has been for centuries. It’s even a topiary plant! With the Rosemary, the All-Purpose Herb Gardening Guide, you’ll have everything you need to know about growing and enjoying this versatile plant. [Read More ...](  Premium Recipe of the Day [Rosemary Roasted Turkey]( [Article 3]( This is a unique way to serve turkey, but you can also use this recipe on all kinds of poultry, so it’s a versatile addition to your cooking repertoire. Try Rosemary Roasted Turkey at your next Thanksgiving dinner! [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. [Read More ...](  [FREEBIES: Get Them Now!]( [How to Master Spice and Herb Gardening at Home]( [ GET MY FREEBIEÂ]( [Planting Chart]( [ GET MY FREEBIEÂ]( [Pet Chart]( [ GET MY FREEBIEÂ](    About Food Gardening Network: Food Gardening Network brings you expert in-depth information and daily advice to help you grow good food at home and become the best food gardener you can be. 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