Now is the time to plant turnips! These cool-weather crops are not only delicious and versatile but also relatively easy to grow from seeds.
Read MoreIt might not seem like it now with weather forecasts showing a heat wave approaching next week, but fall is on the way. As the Mid-Ohio Valley transitions from the warmth of summer to the cool embrace of autumn, it's the perfect time to start planning your fall garden.
Read MoreTo ensure a bountiful harvest and promote healthy growth, it is crucial to understand two essential techniques: pruning and suckering.
Read MoreIt might not seem like it with the current cool weather, but now is the time to start planting summer crops. One summer favorite is yellow squash.
Read MorePressure canning is the only safe method of preserving low-acid foods. Low-acid foods include vegetables, meats, fish, and poultry. Pressurized steam creates the needed temperature of 240 degrees Fahrenheit or higher that will destroy the bacterial spores naturally present in these foods. As the jars cool, a vacuum is formed, sealing the food in the jars and preventing any new microorganisms from entering and spoiling the food.
Read MoreThe tasty high-acid menu includes choices ranging from sweet to savory. Fruits, fruit juices, jams, jellies and other fruit spreads, salsas, most tomatoes, pickles, relishes, chutneys, sauces, vinegars and condiments are among items safely preserved using the water bath canning method. Because these common foods contain high amounts of acid or the recipe incorporates the correct balance of acid, water bath canning is the recommended method.
Read MoreEarlier this week, I received some troubling photos from Cynthia, one of our readers. The photos featured tomato leaves that were yellowing, wilting, and spotted.
Read MoreYou might have limited space for traditional gardening or want a focal point for your patio that features a tasty treat, here are some awesome mix ideas.
Read MoreI have been gardening all winter. Fresh lettuce, kale, herbs, peas, tomatoes, and even violas freshly harvested each week.
Read MoreThis past weekend I started on a project that has been years in the making.
Read MoreThis year I went a little crazy with tomatoes. I have close to fifty plants in my garden. I had hoped for a bumper crop that I could freeze and can for future use, but this hasn’t been the best growing season. My tomatoes are ripening at a smaller size than typically expected and ripening more slowly at that. Also, some of them are developing splits in the skin are this last round of much needed rain.
Read MoreWater is one of the essential elements for plant growth. Many people tend to overcomplicate watering with unnecessary details. Sure, every plant is different, but let’s simplify things and look at the basics of moisture management.
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