Tomatoes are one summer fruit that can be saved for future months via freezing. Pickled onions can top salads, tacos and more. Right now, our table is overflowing with tomatoes, corn and peaches — ...

Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer, making it an ideal time to prepare your garden for the upcoming fall season. With cooler weather on the horizon, it’s the perfect opportunity to assess ...

Preserve the taste of summer by canning tomatoes. It’s harvest season for Iowa gardens and many of us are up to our elbows in tomatoes and peppers. If you’re finding yourself with enough produce to ...

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For gardeners, spring is all about planting seeds and starts to give summer crops ample time to reach maturity. But planting doesn't have to end just because summer is in full swing. In fact, there ...

When you preserve food, you are using techniques to stop its natural decomposition, killing or preventing the growth of microbes. It's important to follow experts' directions closely for safety and ...

As summer starts to wind down, gardens are just heating up. August marks one of the most rewarding times for growers: the season of abundance. With sun-drenched days and warm soil, vegetables are ...

Right now, our table is overflowing with tomatoes, corn and peaches - summer's sweetest gifts. We know, all too soon, we'll be turning to sturdy root vegetables and thick-skinned squashes, but for now ...