November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. Pause one minute and consider this: One out of every 10 people in the U.S. has diabetes, and another 34.5% have prediabetes. If all those with prediabetes developed diabetes, nearly half of our nation’s population would suffer this disease. Those with uncontrolled diabetes are at increased risk for other […]
Home Canning Challenges and Risks
Among the shifts in home life brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic is a significant surge in home canning. This is not surprising, given the gardening boom, more time spent at home, and the economic downturn. Unfortunately, this has created some shortages that are not only frustrating for home preservers but can create serious safety […]
Fall Vegetable Garden Clean Up
Now we gear our time in the garden towards clean up. Preparing our garden for a long winter’s rest. Fall clean up can involve many different processes depending how you choose to manage your garden. Some common activities include: Removing dead, diseased and/or infested plants and materials Layering mulch to protect plants Applying a protective […]
