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How to Store Fruits & Vegetable For Maximum Freshness

Published on January 25, 2021Last updated October 4, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Fresh groceries on counter including fruits and vegetables

Find out the best ways to store fresh fruits and vegetables and what temperatures they need. Some do best on the counter while others should go in the fridge to avoid food waste. We also have a … [Read more...]

How to Make Seed Tapes for Better Tiny Seed Sowing

Published on January 24, 2021Last updated November 18, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Supplies for making carrot seed tapes.

Tiny seeds like carrot, broccoli, and poppy can be tricky to sow, often washed away by rain and wind. Create homemade seed tapes to keep them in place and help them sprout exactly where you … [Read more...]

5 Science-based Companion Planting Tips for Growing Vegetables

Published on December 28, 2020Last updated November 18, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Onion growing in garden and marigold flower.

Do carrots really love tomatoes? We've been hearing companion planting advice for years and at last the new book Plant Partners by Jessica Walliser looks at the research to understand which plant … [Read more...]

39 Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs to Regrow from Scraps

Published on November 21, 2020Last updated November 18, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Fruits and vegetables to grow from scraps

Want to regrow kitchen scraps? No-Waste Kitchen Gardening shows how to prep veggies, fruits, and herbs to regrow indoors or out. Itโ€™s recycling you can eat! For more food regrowing also see How to … [Read more...]

How to Store Potatoes at Home to Keep Them Fresh Longer

Published on October 17, 2020Last updated October 5, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Freshly harvested white potatoes.

Freshly harvested new potatoes are best enjoyed right away, but other varieties can last for months with proper storage. Learn how to harvest, cure, and store potatoes, and if the fridge works. If … [Read more...]

When to Pick Winter Squash

Published on September 21, 2020Last updated October 5, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Green squash in garden almost ready for picking.

When is it time to pick winter squash? How can you tell your squash is ripe on the vine? Along with the required days to maturity, there are some other signs to help you decide it is harvest … [Read more...]

Saving the World’s Food Seeds at the Global Seed Vault

Published on August 15, 2020Last updated November 18, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

The global seed vault in Svaldbard, Norway.

The Global Seed Vault in Svalbald, Norway is arguably one of the most important facilities in the world, holding nearly a million samples of the worldโ€™s food seeds. Come see how this facility supports … [Read more...]

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