Freezing is an excellent way to preserve fresh vegetables at home. Freezing does not sterilize food; the extreme cold simply retards growth of microorganisms and slows down changes that affect quality or cause spoilage in food.

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Pressure Canning Basics

Pressure canning is the only safe method of preserving low-acid foods. Low-acid foods include vegetables, meats, fish, and poultry. Pressurized steam creates the needed temperature of 240 degrees Fahrenheit or higher that will destroy the bacterial spores naturally present in these foods. As the jars cool, a vacuum is formed, sealing the food in the jars and preventing any new microorganisms from entering and spoiling the food.

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A Fresh Start: Early Spring Garden Crops

While some crops thrive in the warmth of summer, there's a delightful array of vegetables that are perfectly suited for early spring planting.

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Planning Your Fall Garden in the Mid-Ohio Valley

It might not seem like it now with weather forecasts showing a heat wave approaching next week, but fall is on the way. As the Mid-Ohio Valley transitions from the warmth of summer to the cool embrace of autumn, it's the perfect time to start planning your fall garden.

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Starting Seeds Indoors

Starting garden seeds indoors can be a rewarding and cost-effective way to get a jumpstart on your gardening season.

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Edible Mixed Containers

You might have limited space for traditional gardening or want a focal point for your patio that features a tasty treat, here are some awesome mix ideas.

Raised Beds (Part 1)

This past weekend I started on a project that has been years in the making.

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2021 Customer Appreciation Sale

As the spring season comes to a close and we empty our greenhouses in preparation for Fall Pansies, Chrysanthemums, and Christmas Poinsettias, we would like to thank you for your continued support. Get these great deal while supplies last!

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Growing Swiss Chard

With spring in the air, I had to talk about one of my favorite cool weather crops – Swiss Chard! Swiss Chard is a leafy green that has a similar flavor to spinach.

Viral Victory Garden: Making a Battle Plan

This spring we’re focusing on a crash course in vegetable gardening. Specifically, we’re growing Viral Victory Gardens. So where do we start? We need to start with a plan.

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What is Bean Rust?

Rust is a common disease that affects many plants. Bean rust is caused by Uromyces phaseoli typica, and it affects common dry and snap, lima, and scarlet runner beans.

Gardening, Pest Control, Plant Care, Science, SummerJohn R. MorganJune 28, 2019Mason, WV, USAHow-To, Plant Care, beans, biology, disease, gardening, tips, vegetablesComment

Preventing Blossom End Rot

Blossom-end rot is a serious disorder of tomato, pepper, and eggplant. Growers often are distressed to notice that a dry sunken decay has developed on the blossom end (opposite the stem) of many fruit, especially the first fruit of the season. This nonparasitic disorder can be very damaging, with losses of 50% or more in some years.

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