Harvest & Kitchen

Air-Drying Homegrown Blueberries: Choosing Equipment for Consistent Results

Air-Drying Homegrown Blueberries: Choosing Equi...

Learn how airflow and thermostat control affect air-drying homegrown blueberries, and how to select a dehydrator for consistent, evenly dried fruit.

Air-Drying Homegrown Blueberries: Choosing Equi...

Learn how airflow and thermostat control affect air-drying homegrown blueberries, and how to select a dehydrator for consistent, evenly dried fruit.

Selecting Home-Grown Currants for Convenient, Consistent Harvests

Selecting Home-Grown Currants for Convenient, C...

Learn how to choose currant cultivars and bush forms for easier picking, plan a manageable harvest season, and handle red and black currants for the kitchen.

Selecting Home-Grown Currants for Convenient, C...

Learn how to choose currant cultivars and bush forms for easier picking, plan a manageable harvest season, and handle red and black currants for the kitchen.

Chili Pepper Labels That Actually Help You Grow and Cook Better

Chili Pepper Labels That Actually Help You Grow...

Make home-grown chili peppers easier to use by linking garden markers to kitchen labels. Record variety, heat expectation and harvest dates to support drying, freezing and cooking decisions.

Chili Pepper Labels That Actually Help You Grow...

Make home-grown chili peppers easier to use by linking garden markers to kitchen labels. Record variety, heat expectation and harvest dates to support drying, freezing and cooking decisions.

Read Apple Ripeness From the Seeds, Not Just the Skin

Read Apple Ripeness From the Seeds, Not Just th...

Use seed color, background skin color and flesh firmness to judge home-grown apple ripeness, then match the pick to fresh eating, baking, drying, freezing or storage.

Read Apple Ripeness From the Seeds, Not Just th...

Use seed color, background skin color and flesh firmness to judge home-grown apple ripeness, then match the pick to fresh eating, baking, drying, freezing or storage.

Peas, Pods and Kitchen Prep: Matching Tools to Each Harvest Stage

Peas, Pods and Kitchen Prep: Matching Tools to ...

Match shallow baskets, pea shellers, skimmers, and freezer trays to each stage of handling home-grown peas. Practical equipment choices for shelling and edible-pod peas.

Peas, Pods and Kitchen Prep: Matching Tools to ...

Match shallow baskets, pea shellers, skimmers, and freezer trays to each stage of handling home-grown peas. Practical equipment choices for shelling and edible-pod peas.

Swiss Chard Stems and Leaves: Using Form and Texture to Build a Better Display

Swiss Chard Stems and Leaves: Using Form and Te...

Use home-grown Swiss chard's ruffled leaves and colorful stems for displays and cooking. Learn harvest, washing, arrangement, storage and cooking methods for each part.

Swiss Chard Stems and Leaves: Using Form and Te...

Use home-grown Swiss chard's ruffled leaves and colorful stems for displays and cooking. Learn harvest, washing, arrangement, storage and cooking methods for each part.