This is a wide-open topic, since so many vegetables and fruits require so many different things to be harvested efficiently and safely. It could be as simple as your hands and a basket or box; it could require specialized tools; it might even be useful to have a tractor. It really depends on your cr...

Mushrooms can be a great source of vitamins . It’s not just fruits (apples) and vegetables (potatoes) receiving some love this month. September is also National Mushroom Month! And I want to start this article with a glowing review of a must-watch movie on Netflix. “Fantastic Fungi,” released in 201...

As we previously mentioned, September is a very busy harvest month, and in addition to being National Apple Month, it is also National Potato Month. And here’s a fun linguistics fact for you: The French word for apple is pomme . The French word for potato is pomme de terre , or apple of the earth. P...

If you don’t grow your own, you can find an orchard near you through your county or region’s tourism site. September is known for a lot of things, with “back-to-school” generally getting most of the attention, but it’s also a great harvest month for a lot of tasty produce. The first harvest we’ll be...

Winter bok choy harvest, showing a row cover system. The Transformers toy line began in the mid-1980s. It described the battles of sentient, living robots that could turn into other forms, often animals and vehicles. Transformer greenhouses follow a similar idea – using their wood and plastic forms,...

Connecting with others also involved in youth gardening is now easier than ever. Photo courtesy of KidsGardening Kids introduced to gardening at a young age are more likely to become lifelong horticulture enthusiasts, and with more people gardening than ever, it’s a perfect time to get involved with...