National Canning Day was on October 23rd and it isn’t your grandma’s canning anymore. No more wax on the jams and jellies which that was my job when I was  …

The mysterious USDA planting zone (aka plant hardiness zone) isn't all that mysterious once you get to know it. It's like the overlooked love interest in every 80's RomCom. Always  …

If the idea of a tree talking makes you think of fantasy stories with elves and wizards, we are of the same mind. I'll admit my first thought is of  …

I’ve spent a lifetime around kitchens, from my father’s professional restaurant setup to my own ever-expanding collection of countertop appliances. Some kids grew up playing outside—I grew up watching my  …

There’s something deeply fulfilling about growing your own food. Watching the seasons change, nurturing plants and finally gathering the fruits and vegetables of your labor can connect you to nature  …

I'll be the first to admit that when I'm dreaming about a new garden, I don't put a lot of thought into learning how to test soil quality. Or I  …

My family and my family garden have both grown over the years. My very first gardens were me and some of my favorite herbs. Then, gradually, I added a few  …

If your idea of a fun afternoon is reading academic research papers, just Google "Salmonella in compost." You'll get titles like Cascading effects of composts and cover crops on soil chemistry, bacterial  …

Ever go shopping for a car? From a distance, they all are more or less the same. They have four wheels, a driver’s seat and room for passengers. There’s an  …

Hi! I'm Amanda, and I'd like to talk about the different types of vegetable seeds. Why? Well, why not? Seeds are tiny miracles. It's amazing to me that something the  …