Pumpkin season: Picking, cooking and preserving fall’s favorite fruit
October is peak pumpkin season. Aside from fall decorations, pumpkins can be used for cooking and offer nutritional value.
Solving the stink bug problem
Stink bugs are a major problem for farmers and can also be a nuisance for homeowners.
Heating with wood: Three mistakes to avoid
With the price of fossil fuels on the rise and consumers seeking green energy alternatives, heating with wood makes sense.
How to fight off the flu
Flu season is upon us. Learn more about prevention and the vaccine to lessen the likelihood of falling ill.
Prolong the life of decorative pumpkins, gourds and squash in five simple steps
Whether you grow your own or purchase pumpkins, gourds and squash at market, these five preservation steps make autumn ornamentals last longer.
All about apples: Tips for using, picking and storing
This time of year, farm markets will advertise their fresh apples for sale and u-pick opportunities.
How to harvest, process and store black walnuts
Black walnuts are the most prolific native nut tree in Farm and Dairy’s circulation area. Unfortunately, most of their delicious free nutmeat drops to waste because people don’t know how to harvest, process and store black walnuts.
Firewood basics: Tips for drying, storage and safety
As fall’s cool, crisp air settles in and the season changes to winter, a warm fire is a welcoming thought.
Predator problems: Protect your flock and livestock this fall
Coyote are active in fall, when grown pups break away from the family unit to hunt and stake out their own territory.
What can I plant now?
The most common misconception about fall vegetable production is that you need a hoop or green house to do it.
