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10 Prettiest Flowering Vegetables and Herbs

10 Prettiest Flowering Vegetables and Herbs

When gardeners envision their preferred fruits, vegetables, and herbs for cultivation, they're usually thinking about flavor profiles and the level of effort required for successful growth. When designing a garden,  
How to Pickle: 3 Ways

How to Pickle: 3 Ways

Pickling is so much fun, but there's a lot of confusion around it, so many people are a little afraid to do it! I totally get that too, because fermented  
How to Store Seeds Long-Term

How to Store Seeds Long-Term

I had the best tomato plant ever this year. The vine grew tall and strong, and once the plant started producing, it didn't stop until well beyond when every other  
8 Educational Farm Stand Ideas for Kids

8 Educational Farm Stand Ideas for Kids

Empower young entrepreneurs by kickstarting a farm stand adventure and watching their confidence grow! You know what's super awesome and fun for your kids? Helping them kickstart their very own business!  
10 Exciting New Vegetables and Fruits for 2024

10 Exciting New Vegetables and Fruits for 2024

What do Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Gilroy, California; Miami, Florida; and Springfield, Ohio, have in common? These locations, along with more than 75 others, are the testing grounds for varieties of  
The Easiest Vegetables to Grow on a Balcony

The Easiest Vegetables to Grow on a Balcony

There’s something magical about a balcony garden. I don’t know if it’s the act of bringing nature into such an unlikely environment or if it’s the confidence that seems to  
Dealing With Hot Pepper Diseases

Dealing With Hot Pepper Diseases

Like all food crops, hot peppers are susceptible to various fungal diseases. Your greatest weapons against these are best planting practices, which help prevent disease in the first place. This