Just as summertime is synonymous with concerts and carnivals, autumn is a prime time for its own opportunities for seasonal entertainment, such as harvest festivals. Certain features overlap between summer carnivals and fall festivals, but the latter offers some unique offerings as well. The followi...

Just because we’re in the middle of summer, and produce is already finding its way to the table, that doesn’t mean the time for productive plantings has passed. A number of vegetables grow very well into autumn. In fact, farmers can put plants in until August and enjoy heartily growing vegetables we...

You patiently waited until the danger of frost had passed to plant your tomatoes. And you installed a sturdy support system in anticipation of healthy, robust plants. But there are still some things you can do to ensure the harvest of your dreams. If you’ve had your soil tested, you’ll know exactly ...

Pumpkin nuts (not to be confused with the “pumpkin nut” latte from Starbucks) need somewhere to enjoy the Great Pumpkin this autumn, but where? LawnStarter ranked 2021’s Best Cities for Pumpkin Lovers ahead of Halloween and National Pumpkin Day on Oct. 26. We compared nearly 200 of the biggest U.S. ...

The importance of farm chore traditions and food preparation for kids Including your kids in the process of homesteading, farming and growing food for your family leaves an indelible mark on them. If you had asked me at age of 7 or 8 my thoughts on the matter, I probably couldn’t be bothered. They w...

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...