Protect Your Harvest and Make it Last When the abundant carrot harvest rolls in, it’s time to process them. But how to store carrots to last as long as possible? …

The native American wild persimmon tree (Diospyros Virginiana), grows wild from southern Connecticut to Florida, and as far west as Kansas and Iowa. We have wild persimmons growing on our property, …

But wait… persimmons taste awful, right..? Yes and no. We’ll sort that out here. Bottom line? Fuyu persimmons are favored as the best tasting persimmons to grow, and the most …

The Delicious and Powerfully Beneficial Mandarin Melon Berry Formerly known as Cudrania tricuspidata, the botanical name for che fruit is now Maclura tricuspidata. Also known as Mandarin Melon Berry, this …

Wood Rot for Your Raised Garden Plot What’s hugelkultur when would you use it, and how do you say it anyway? Pronounced something like: Hoogle-culture, or Hoogle-cul-tour, this centuries old method …

How Long Do Seeds Last? If you have old seeds on hand, you’re probably wondering how long do seeds last and if you can plant old seeds and still have …

Geodesic dome greenhouse kits offer efficient and elegant designs that extend your growing space, growing season and even your living space. Some people invest greenhouses as an extension of their …

Fungal Rashes – The Fungus Among Us Candida is a common ailment that is know to become resistant to antifungal drugs. However, a number of antifungal herbs have been used …

Have you heard of—or tried—Kalettes yet? If you enjoy Kale and Brussel Sprouts, this may be of interest. We grew these last year, but they didn’t do so well, and froze …

Bad Organic Compost From Herbicides There’s genuine concern, if not alarm, among fellow gardeners. Composting problems can cause major crop damage and failure, even beyond the current season. Enough folks …