Category: Food Production

My parents always had a vegetable garden; my mother was still growing tomatoes well into her 90s. I guess that’s why every year when spring rolls around, my thoughts turn to growing vegetables. But...

Fire pits can be frustrating. They may rust or be worn down after several uses, so you will quickly have to buy a new one or face hazards if the fire pit is near flammable objects. If you have a...

If it seems that the price of milk has gone down in the past few years, it has. Although that's good for you, the consumer, does that hurt the dairy farmer? Dairy farmers get paid less for a...

When taking care of your garden, lawn, or vehicles, having a hose handy is one of the best ways to save yourself time and labor. If you’re working with a standard hose and need something...

I have never been a fan of margarine and have always preferred to use butter in my baking recipes. However, some people cannot eat dairy and substituting becomes necessary. I wanted to make some...

The other day a friend called and told me she ran out of corn starch and wanted to make gravy. All she had handy was baking soda. After I helped her, I decided that this is a worthy topic for an...