For the most part, knowing when a vegetable is ready to harvest is pretty easy. Tomatoes turn red, beans fill out and ...

First, it has olive oil in it, and second, the finished ratatouille is too thick to be pressure canned safely. Since it ...

Garlic is one of the most recognizable food scents and flavors on the planet. The moment it hits a hot pan, the kitchen is filled with its unmistakable aroma. And as anyone who has ever grown garlic ...

Wind down the growing season right by taking care of a few simple tasks that will boost your final tomato crop and set you up ...

If you want beautiful marigolds year after year, that have adapted perfectly to your growing conditions, you need to save ...

There comes a point every winter when I’m just done. I’m done with putting on seven layers and fifteen pounds worth of clothing just to stay warm. I’m done with all the heavy, sleep-inducing food. And ...

Did you know you no longer have to grumble and groan when you find weeds popping out of the lawn? You can feed those very pests to your chickens for a nutritious and delicious treat. It’s a win for ...

When thinking about edible plants and foraging for food, ferns are one of the first things that come to mind. But, whether you’re a seasoned forager or an inquisitive gardener, knowing the facts about ...

While bees and their remarkable raw honey generally get a lot of buzzingly good press, we often lose sight of the other amazing gifts they have to offer. Beeswax is an age-old, renewable material that ...

Fall is synonymous with chrysanthemums. Those vibrant, bushy potted mums lining garden centers and grocery stores alike practically shout, “Fall is finally here!” With their deep burgundies, rusty ...