The soil in my high-plains garden is nothing like the rich, chocolate cake loam I grew up with in southern...

When I first started canning years ago, I had just a few basic supplies: a water-bath canner, a jar lifter,...

One of the best parts of any garden is the delight that comes from growing fresh herbs. While many types...

Something that even the most seasoned gardeners often give little thought to is the quality of the soil they plan...

Image source: JoyOfKosher.com Warm weather often means jam-making time at my house. Raspberry jam is my particular favorite, but I...

Gardener's back may not be an official medical condition, but if you've ever felt twinges, aches, and muscle pains after...

Long before pressure canners or water-bath-canners existed, people preserved food by drying it. In fact, anthropologists have found dried corn...

A bountiful harvest is a good thing… right up until you have too much of a good thing going on....

On the altar of my church lies a tatted coverlet adorned with hundreds of small, intricate knots and rings. I’m...

Gardening is one of the most satisfying activities you can find. Whether you garden as a hobby or a way...