The self-sufficient gardener: How to save seed
Let’s not get so excited about harvesting vege crops that we forget to save seed for next season!
How to freeze whole tomatoes
If your tomato crop is too large for you to handle and you don’t want to can this year, try freezing whole tomatoes.
Fall gardening guide
In August our regional average temperature begin to decrease, signaling that fall is on the way. Plant now to fill your cornucopia with an abundant fall harvest!
August’s gardening to-do list
Summer is winding down and harvest time is approaching for many crops. If you’re planting a fall garden, now is the time to prepare.
How to overwinter garlic
Growing garlic is easy. Garlic planted in fall and overwintered is ready to harvest by mid to late summer.
How to determine if cattle are bulls, steers, cows or heifers
Bull. Steer. Cow. Heifer. Keep your bovine straight with this guide.
Perfect preserves: 5 tips for jam and jelly
Making jams and jellies is a science to be mastered.
How to manage common garden problems
There are countless diseases and problems that can affect your plants at all growing stages.
Food stamps: Create unique art with garden produce
Stamping with fruits and vegetables is a great way for gardeners to showcase their homegrown produce and for adults to teach children about healthy food and basic botany.
How to pair foods to boost nutrition
You can optimize the nutrients you get from what you eat by pairing certain foods.
