Canning Applesauce: How to get it right
Learn how to diagnose and prevent common problems — discoloration, siphoning and mold — when canning applesauce.
Preventing falls should be on your mind
Of all the ways you can get hurt on the farm, falling is probably one you don't think about much, but maybe you should.
How to dry and store herbs for best flavor
All you need is heat, low humidity and good air circulation to dry and preserve herbs. Learn how to choose and use four different herb-drying methods.
Fall tips: Preparing your garden for next year
It's time to start preparing our gardens for winter. Use these tips to make next year's vegetable and herb gardening easier and more fruitful.
How to determine whether an old pickling recipe is safe
If you’re wondering whether or not an old family recipe is safe to use when pickling fruits and vegetables from your garden, use these tips.
Deciding which perennials to divide in the fall
When deciding which plants to divide in the fall, there are a few hard and fast rules to follow. Find out which plants you should divide this fall.
How to make wood stain from black walnut hulls
The natural pigment black walnuts leave behind makes them ideal for staining wood. Learn three different methods to make wood stain from black walnut hulls.
How to fill your garden with fall colors
Everyone goes chrysanthemum, aster and goldenrod crazy in the fall, but there are so many more choices to add fall color to your flower garden.
How to help Monarch butterflies survive migration
Help migrating Monarch butterflies by adding nectar-producing plants to your landscape, providing a steady supply of nectar all summer and into fall.
How to help your garden survive hot weather
Hot weather can stress even the most heat tolerant plants. Your garden will need special care to survive extended dry periods and heat waves.
