Pick tomatoes at the right time to maximize harvest
Picking tomatoes at color break can improve their appearance and quality, lengthen their shelf life and increase your harvest.
The tomato’s unique rise to popularity
Once referred to as a Wolf's Peach, tomatoes were not always as popular as they are now, generally, or in Julie Geiss' culinary wheelhouse.
How to treat sunburns with native plants in the Midwest
Prickly pear, wild rose and wild peach trees have properties that make them ideal for treating sunburn. Learn how to find and prepare them to soothe burns.
How to find and forage for wild Ohio pears
The wild Ohio pear is a common orchard pear that has escaped cultivation and taken root in the wild. Learn where to find them and when to pick them.
Find your own blue ribbon specialties
Kym Seabolt reminds readers why we need to make sure we keep up our "homemade" skills for the coming generations.
Fuzzy and full of nutrients, peaches are a summertime staple
Peaches are packed with vitamin C and other antioxidants, which research suggests may help prevent heart disease, stroke and cancer.
How to make reusable food wraps
Every household can help reduce plastic waste by using reusable food wraps. They are easy to make and can be composted at the end of their useful life.
Tips to save money on groceries
The cost of food is up by more than 8% over last year and prices are expected to keep rising. Learn how to shop smarter and save money at the grocery store.
How to protect vining vegetables from powdery mildew
Powdery mildew is one of the most common vegetable garden diseases. Learn how to prevent its establishment and treat your plants when they are infected.
Lone star tick bites could result in red meat allergies
Lone star ticks could cause some people to develop an allergy to red meat after being bitten.
