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.
How to estimate corn and soybean yields
Worksheets, formulas and online calculators can help to estimate potential corn and soybean harvests.
This season’s seed, next season’s harvest: A seed saving primer
In August everyone enjoys eating summer's garden harvest, especially water and muskmelons. But they are likely spitting those valuable seeds into the trash. Saving seed is a wise economic and environmental choice and it's easier than you think
Three ways to extend your gardening season
There are several options for extending your gardening season into the fall and winter months.
Preserving food with boiling water canning and pressure canning
There are two ways to preserve food: using a boiling water canner or using a pressure canner.
How to make homemade ice cream
Making homemade ice cream can be as easy as using an old-fashioned hand-crank freezer or using the utensils and tools already found in your kitchen.
Hot weather health: How to treat and prevent heat stroke
It’s hot outside, so you should keep a close watch on your health. You can easily become susceptible to hyperthermia, which is when your body temperature is unusually high, according to the National Institutes of Health.
How to pick ripe tomatoes
In most of the country, it’s time to pick the tomatoes you’ve been growing in your garden since spring.
