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It’s fall. That means it’s time for pumpkins galore. I’m a big fan of pumpkins and gourds and pretty much any variety of winter squash. I’ll admit it – I probably go a bit overboard in my fall decorating with ...

Our sun provides an abundance of free power, yet we don’t even use 1 percent of it. Even if everyone were to put solar power on their homes, we still would use only a miniscule fraction of the power that ...

You’ve probably canned peaches or made your own freezer jam, but have you ever thought about canning actual meals? Forget commercial canned stews and soups, which are usually full of sodium, MSG and other preservatives, and can your own meals ...

Few summer treats compare to fresh, locally grown peaches. Sweet, juicy, and absolutely delicious, peaches appear in local markets for only a few weeks in the summer, depending on where you live. Get them while you can and be creative. ...

Gardening on the high plains of Colorado is an unpredictable effort. Last year, hail destroyed my pumpkins, flea beetles ravished my broccoli, and corn smut attacked my corn. This year, my strawberries are looking downright melancholy. Thankfully, I can always ...

Most of the time, I like my neighbors and they like me. We chat over the mailbox or sit on the back porch discussing politics, our kids, and our work. But come August, something mysterious happens. When my neighbors see ...

If someone in your household is gluten-free, it makes planning your food storage needs a little more complicated—but it’s not impossible. What follows are a few tips to keep in mind and a couple of gluten-free baked good recipes to ...

A cooking staple, button mushrooms are actually a lot easier to grow than even the most seasoned of gardeners are aware. Some may feel hesitant about growing their own mushrooms, but the reality is that when you purchase spores from ...

In our last episode, we sung the praises of the old-fashioned wood-heating stove. But this was not because of its ability to keep a home comfy and warm, but rather because of how easily it can be adapted for use ...

Way back in 1951, country music legend Hank Williams released the classic song “Hey Good Lookin’,”which asked the following important musical questions: “Hey good lookin’, what ya got cookin’?” and “How ‘bout cookin’ something up with me?” We don’t know ...