Raspberries (Rubus spp.) are sun-loving, thorny, rambling plants in the Rose family. It’s absolutely worth a few prickles for the heavenly taste of the sweet, delicate berries, straight off the …
Potatoes and onions are appetizing when French-fried and served up on a plate, yet there are reasons to keep a safe distance between the two in the pantry. In the …
I don’t know about you, but every year around May, I sit down to plan my summer. I gather all the important dates and put everything on the calendar – …
Not all foods can last forever. Except one. That would be honey. It’s but one of the longest-lasting foods to store in your pantry – but only if you store …
If you’ve followed our secrets for your best strawberry harvest, you’ve probably got a ton of bright red berries on your hands this year. Finding yourself with a large basket …
Growing some shape or size of pumpkin is easy enough. Getting them to grow huge is another weight category entirely. So, what does it take to grow a large pumpkin? …
While there are entire books dedicated to drying herbs at home, you’ll find all you need to know right here. At the same time, we’ll also walk you through a …
Few things bring more joy in a late-season garden than harvesting a bounty of bright-hued peppers. This gem of a garden plant is considered low maintenance—there’s rarely much you need …
When I first got a look at these things, my initial thought was, “What in the world are they?” They’re shipped flat, so what you receive isn’t pot-shaped. And it’s …
Row covers are useful items to have in your garden. You could, of course, buy a row cover. But why do that when you can make your own, using branches from …
This coming weekend is Memorial Day, and here in the states, it’s often viewed as the unofficial start to the summer. For many, it’s the first three-day weekend accompanied by …
Radishes are one of the easiest crops to grow. But if you’re only eating the root, then you are missing a trick! Whether you have a large garden or only …
Most of us know that dandelion greens are edible, but beyond that, how many of us have actually eaten them? Do you wonder how to pick them or when? Have …
It’s time to get those seedlings planted in the garden. Whether you’ve spent the past few months growing them yourself or picked up some starter packs at the local nursery, …
Do you even know the number of meals and preserves you can get out of a bumper crop of beets? Or are you curious to find out? Before getting your …
Raising chickens is fun, easy, and a great way to get fresh organic eggs right from your backyard. It doesn’t come without some challenges though, and one of the biggest …
Wouldn’t it be a dream if you could graze in your garden from early spring to late fall? By this I mean, continuously munching a leaf or an edible flower …
When those first couple of sunny spring days show up, it’s time to head out to the garden shed, grab your tools and wake up the garden for another season …
People who start their plants from seed are some of the craziest gardeners. We’re even crazier than tomato-growing fanatics. And if you’re a tomato-growing fanatic who also starts their seeds? …
Broccoli may not be the fastest-growing food in the garden, yet it is easy to grow and it gives generously. If you can wait out the ‘days to maturity’, you’ll …
Let’s be honest, how often have you planted a flower because it was useful? How often have you wandered through a greenhouse full of color and scent from the gorgeous …
If there is one vegetable that screams summer, it’s cucumber. Cool salads don’t seem to be complete without fresh juicy cucumber slices, and they make great additions to summer smoothies. …
Do you remember when everyone hated Brussels sprouts? Back when the way to eat them was steamed into sulfurous oblivion? (I’ll admit I even liked them back then.) These days …
While sharpening your pruning shears and preparing to head out into the vegetable garden, there may be one plant you tend to overlook – peppers. Whether you’re growing a large, …