If you're working with a relatively small yard and want to be able to grow much of your own food, you may need to grow your plants relatively close together. This works fine for many plant ...

Root vegetables thrive in cooler weather, and many gardeners don't realize that this also makes them perfect for fall planting and extended harvesting. "Fall gardening not only takes advantage of warm ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley gardeners and farmers! Autumn is just around the corner. Fall is a good time to plant turnips, kale and rutabagas. Many of you may be unfamiliar with the rutabaga (Brassica napus ...

A new technique may make it easier to selectively breed crop plants for better, deeper roots. The non-destructive process involves quickly checking a plant's leaves to see how far down its roots go ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley Farmers and Gardeners! October is here, so cool fall weather cannot be far behind. However, warm temperatures will be hanging on into next week, according to the weather forecast ...

Root vegetables are the unsung heroes of the kitchen, offering earthy flavors, hearty textures, and endless versatility. Whether you roast them to caramelized perfection, mash them into creamy sides, ...

Root vegetables are often overlooked, but their potential for enhancing health through rich nutritional profiles makes them essential for a well-rounded diet. These earthy foods, which include sweet ...

This time of year, the weather can make you crazy. Cold and damp one day; kinda warm and sunny another. We’re still in winter and want something comforting to eat ...