Storing the Harvest: Drying Fruits and Vegetables

Drying fruits and vegetables has distinct advantages over canning, freezing or other preserving methods.
Fall Mulching Tips

Learn how to protect your plants and nourish your soil ahead of the cold winter months.
USDA Program For Bees Not Enough

Government needs to address the real problems behind bee decline.
Planting A Bare Root Fruit Tree

Tips on planting apple, plum, pear, cherry and other popular fruit trees from bare-root stock.
How to Guarantee Home Canning Success

Learn how to can fruits and vegetables safely and effectively in your own home.
Why Are Today’s Vegetables Less Nutritious?

How building soil, growing heirlooms can stop nutrient decline in vegetables and fruits.
13 Ways to Stop Wasting Food

Reducing food waste at home not only helps the environment, it saves us money. Here’s how.
Grasscycling

Mulching grass clippings back into your lawn means less labor and healthier turf.
Can You Compost Tomatoes?

Keep tomato plants out of the landfill? Or keep tomato diseases out of your garden? It’s not always simple.
Green House Buyer’s Guide

What frame and coverings to consider when buying a greenhouse kit.
Reflective White Roofs

Reduce indoor building temperatures and save money on air conditioning with white roofs.
Fava Bean Recipes

Fava beans are great in casseroles and salads. Here’s how to cook them, fresh or dried.