Chinese rose beetles and the Japanese beetle infestation can wreak havoc in a hurry. Here are two methods of natural control to reduce their population.
Kris Bordessa, National Geographic author/certified master food preserver
Ginger Spiced Fresh Cranberry Sauce with Orange
This homemade cranberry sauce with orange and ginger will rock your holiday table. It’s sweet and tangy and very flavorful. A perfect addition to the Christmas or Thanksgiving buffet.
Your Guide to Vinegar: The Best for Pickling, the Sneaky Labels, and How Long it Lasts
Vinegar is a key component in making refrigerator pickles and many canning recipes. Choose the proper type for a safe, shelf stable product or for flavoring meals.
Urban Gardening for a Healthy Harvest
Want to grow some of your own food in the city? Urban gardening has its challenges, but with a little thoughtfulness, you can have success!
Fermentation 101 — How to Get Started with DIY Probiotics
Are you ready to dive into fermentation? It’s an easy way to preserve fresh produce, but the process can sound a bit intimidating (it’s not!).
Perennial Peanut Grass: An Evergreen Ground Cover
Perennial peanut grass, an evergreen ground cover, is a great lawn replacement that’s drought tolerant. Mowed, it’s low enough to walk on. This evergreen ground cover has pretty yellow flowers, bright green leaves, and will out-compete grasses and other weeds. Chickens will even eat the yellow flowers.
Cornbread and Sausage Dressing Like Grandma Made
This sausage and cornbread dressing recipe is perfect for holiday meals, but good for using up stale bread throughout the year, too.
Growing Tomatoes Upside Down in Hanging Planters
A hanging tomato planter is easy to make at home. Here’s how to transform a 5-gallon bucket into a DIY upside-down tomato planter for a vertical garden.
Fast & Easy Homemade Applesauce in the Instant Pot
Need a fast and easy side dish? Or a tasty way to top pancakes? Cook up a batch of this Instant Pot applesauce from fresh apples in no time!