Thursday, February 19, 2026
cast iron skillet

Cast iron cookware is versatile. Here are some tips for seasoning cast iron cookware as well as troubleshooting suggestions.
apple orchard, toddler picking apples and ear of corn on stalk

Pick-your-own operations are a great way to get your family active outdoors and enjoy the fall colors.
chicken and beef stock in jars

Bone broth is traditionally thought of as a healing food for body recovery. Learn the difference between stock and broth, and discover homemade recipes for homemade bone beef stock and chicken stock, plus tips for safe canning.
garden tools and fall leaves

Gardening tools need special care at the end of the season to ensure they’re in working order come spring.
pizzas on wood table

Is pizza a staple dinner entree at your house? Get your kids involved in making homemade pizza by planting a pizza garden!
red wriggler worm for composting

Vermicomposting is an effective way to manage food waste over winter, plus it creates plenty of dark, rich compost to start seeds in spring.
flowers and trowel

Many tasks can be accomplished in the garden this month for winter preparation.
chickens in fall

Prepping chickens for cool weather includes knowledge of poultry health concerns, common symptoms to watch for and recovery care.
heirloom tomatoes

According to University of Kentucky Extension, heirloom seeds are varieties that have been passed down from generation to generation and are usually between 50 and 100 years old or even older.
dark pink, white and light pink peonies

Dividing, or propagating, peonies should be done in early fall.