Prolong the life of decorative pumpkins, gourds and squash in five simple steps
Whether you grow your own or purchase pumpkins, gourds and squash at market, these five preservation steps make autumn ornamentals last longer.
All about apples: Tips for using, picking and storing
This time of year, farm markets will advertise their fresh apples for sale and u-pick opportunities.
How to harvest, process and store black walnuts
Black walnuts are the most prolific native nut tree in Farm and Dairy’s circulation area. Unfortunately, most of their delicious free nutmeat drops to waste because people don’t know how to harvest, process and store black walnuts.
Firewood basics: Tips for drying, storage and safety
As fall’s cool, crisp air settles in and the season changes to winter, a warm fire is a welcoming thought.
Predator problems: Protect your flock and livestock this fall
Coyote are active in fall, when grown pups break away from the family unit to hunt and stake out their own territory.
What can I plant now?
The most common misconception about fall vegetable production is that you need a hoop or green house to do it.
How to estimate corn and soybean yields
Worksheets, formulas and online calculators can help to estimate potential corn and soybean harvests.
This season’s seed, next season’s harvest: A seed saving primer
In August everyone enjoys eating summer's garden harvest, especially water and muskmelons. But they are likely spitting those valuable seeds into the trash. Saving seed is a wise economic and environmental choice and it's easier than you think
Three ways to extend your gardening season
There are several options for extending your gardening season into the fall and winter months.
Preserving food with boiling water canning and pressure canning
There are two ways to preserve food: using a boiling water canner or using a pressure canner.
