Pressure canner tune-up tips
Make sure your pressure canner is in working order before you use it.
How to keep herbs fresh all year long
Did you know you can freeze herbs? Here's quick how-to lesson.
How to harvest and roast sunflower seeds
Learn when and how to harvest sunflower seeds for optimum yield and taste, and how to roast plain or salted seeds once they've been harvested.
Don’t worry, be happy — beating the winter blues
Have a case of the winter blues? You may have Seasonal Affective Disorder. Here's a few tips to help lift your spirits during the winter months.
How to create a bee lawn
If a bee garden isn’t for you, a bee lawn might be a better fit. They promote biodiversity, require less maintenance and can be more cost efficient.
Keep your pets safe this winter
Pets need the same amount of care during the winter as people do.
How to buy the right tractor for your farm
Purchasing a tractor or piece of farm equipment is a big investment. Learn what to consider in this beginner's guide to buying a tractor.
How to grow an indoor herb garden
Although lighting is the most important factor for a healthy herb garden, humidity, temperature, fertilizer, pots, soil and water all play important roles.
How to harvest homegrown potatoes
Digging up potatoes isn’t too difficult but there are some considerations for determining the timing and technique to harvest them.
How to reduce the risk of swine flu during fair season
It’s important for fair organizers, visitors and pork exhibitors to have a comprehensive plan in place to reduce the risk of swine flu transmission.
