Whether you’re gifting cookies, jams, breads, or savory treats this holiday season, here are a few quick tips for keeping your food gifts safe.
How to Dispose of Halloween Pumpkins
October 20, 2023
Fall is one of my favorite times of the year. I love having pumpkin carving parties with friends. Pair the night with apple cider and a bonfire, and it’s my ideal day!
The Food Factor: Peachy Green Beans
October 17, 2023
Peachy Green Beans can be made with frozen and canned produce if you’d like to give it a try in the fall or winter.
To Rake or Not to Rake?
October 16, 2023
To rake or not to rake? Some people believe you should rake up fallen leaves, while others think they shouldn’t be touched. So, what is the right answer?
4 Ways to Cook Root Vegetables
October 16, 2023
The sun is setting sooner, the nights are getting cooler, and some of our produce looks a little spookier. Don’t be spooked by fall produce, especially root vegetables. Try some of these tasty ways to prepare them!
The Food Factor: Fall Harvest Salad
October 3, 2023
It's finally fall, and this healthy, simple salad is a great way to celebrate the new season!
October Landscape Checklist
September 29, 2023
As of September 23, it’s officially fall! Cue the pumpkins, apple cider, and bonfires! The weather normally takes a while to realize that it’s actually fall but isn’t this cooler weather glorious!
Bird of the Month: Tufted Titmouse
September 27, 2023
The tufted titmouse is a bird you’ve likely seen in parks, woodlands, and in your back yard. They’re native to the eastern parts of the United States and are attracted to areas where there is an abundance of broadleaf trees, such as oaks, hickories, and maples.
How to Take a Soil Sample
September 21, 2023
Early fall is one of the best times to test your soil. A soil test can tell you if your lawn or garden needs critical nutrients and how much. This way, your plants and your wallet will stay healthy. You won’t waste your money applying fertilizer or lime that your plants don’t need.
The Food Factor: Mighty Skillet Meal
September 20, 2023
When you need a hearty meal in a hurry, this Mighty Skillet Meal fits the bill.
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