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If you’ve ever bought soursop in your local market – or even grown it – you know it’s a tangy, sweet treat reminiscent of pineapple and mango. But what you might not know is that many believe the fruit, which ...

Off-the-grid homesteaders who grow their own food and who live in the hot and frost-free parts of the country have many more options than their northern counterparts. These benefits include the ability to grow an amazing array of tropical fruits ...

For many generations, gardening has provided relaxation, healing and tranquility. It has given people not just mental clarity, but physical benefits, as well. Gardening is always at the top of “favorite pastime” lists. It is a healthy hobby that connects ...

Zucchini is easy to plant, easy to grow and delicious to eat, making it a favorite to grow in a garden. A summer squash, it comes in all sizes and shapes. It can grow up to several feet in length ...

While the produce selection at the grocery store may not vary throughout the year, eating fruits and vegetables according to their natural growing season can provide a surprising range of benefits. Seasonal eating may have recently emerged as a trend ...

When you are feeling a cold coming on or are just having one of those days, do you find yourself longing for a certain food? For many of us, it is a familiar dish from our childhood — maybe a ...

Do you have a ton of extra vegetables like carrots and potatoes lying around each year? Have you run out of canning space and room in your home?  If you answered “yes” to these questions, you should consider installing a ...

Most Americans are familiar with the old adage “waste not, want not,” but as a nation we certainly do not follow it. Americans are guilty of throwing away 40 percent of the food – a whopping $165 billion worth — ...

Can food improve your mood? According to research, a variety of foods actually can provide an increase in energy while chasing away the blues. Foods that provide vitamins, minerals and fatty acids are not simply healthy, said Maya Dangerfield with ...

Do you love the idea of canning veggies from your garden but refrain from doing so for fear of botulism? Does your home canning consist of only basic jams and jellies because you’re convinced that if you attempt to can ...