I had a banner year for root crops this year, and storage is a problem. For the past few years I had been storing root crops in a spare fridge, or in an old 25-gallon crock with a plywood lid in my ...

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 ...

Use these plans to construct your own DIY root cellar. Cold storage is the best way to store potatoes and onions, and even certain fruit and leafy greens! Root cellars are as useful today as ever. In ...

You spent the summer weeding, watering and tending to your vegetable garden. Now all your effort has paid off with a bountiful harvest. Maximize the flavor and nutritional value of your homegrown ...

Kentucky farmers are shifting from tobacco to fruits and vegetables. Ag Commissioner Jonathan Shell highlights the opportunity in vegetable production. Stepping Stone Farm, operated by 8th generation ...