When the cold winds start howling and your backyard garden turns into a frozen wasteland, most people assume the fresh harvest season is over. But here’s the secret your great-grandparents knew by ...

Imagine stepping into a cool underground cellar in the dead of winter and pulling out fresh, crisp vegetables like they were just harvested yesterday. No grocery store runs, no bags of wilted greens, ...

Targeted monitoring, species-specific management, and integrated control strategies help growers reduce nematode pressure and ...

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 ...

Underground vegetables have emerged as nutritional titans in the world of wholesome eating, offering an impressive array of health benefits that extend far beyond basic sustenance. These ...

There's a specific kind of hunger that shows up in winter. It's not just about being hungry - it's about wanting something ...

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 ...

Farmers usually plant so-called cover crops after harvesting their main crop in the Fall. This prevents erosion of the soil and nutrient leaching. The roots of these crops also stabilize the structure ...

For centuries, corn growers have focused almost entirely on what happens above ground in terms of plant health and yield. Today, scientists like Jim Schwartz are looking below ground – in the root ...