Different types of vegetables have different humidity requirements. The general rule of thumb is “rot, low; wilt, high.” In ...

While the garden season may be winding down, we are getting to enjoy the fruit of our labor now. I have eaten fresh green beans almost every night this week! In addition to canning, freezing, and ...

How do you store fresh-picked tomatoes? What about those heads of lettuce you just got on sale? Deep in gardening season, finding or growing fresh vegetables is easy. Still, improper storage can ...

Vegetables are essential for everyday meals, from efo riro (vegetable soup) and edikang ikong (vegetable soup, but Efik) to yam porridge and fried rice. When you store correctly, you prevent waste and ...

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I know I’m not the only gardener who would love to pull fresh herbs and veggies from my raised beds year-round. Unfortunately, my Zone 4 garden is usually under a foot (or more) of snow for several ...

I once had the opportunity to "visit" a root cellar when I lived in West Virginia. It was built into a small hill and had lots of rock, dirt and sod as insulation. A root cellar is just that - a ...

Chances are good that you don't think twice about the way you store your vegetables. Like most people, you probably buy them, put them in a plastic bag, take them home, and stuff them in your fridge ...