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How to Harvest, Store and Process Apples

U.K., by GrowVeg This is the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, and there’s little to beat the apple tree when it comes to fruitful abundance. Apples are a much-loved crop in many gardens, but how do you know just when the time is right to pick them? And what do you do with a …Read more »

How to Harvest and Store Apples

IOWA, by Iowa State University How do you know when it’s time to harvest the apples you have growing? ISU Extension and Outreach Fruit Specialist, Diana Cochran, discusses harvesting apples, how to tell when they are ready to harvest, how to properly pull an apple safely from a tree and what you need to know …Read more »

Preserving Fresh Greens

MAINE, by the University of Maine Extension University of Maine Cooperative Extension demonstrates how to freeze a wide variety of locally grown greens.

Harvesting and Curing Popcorn

NORTHERN UTAH by Rick Stone of Our Stoney Acres This weeks edition of 5 minute Friday covers how to harvest and then cure your popcorn this fall! Here are some resource posts for you: Growing your own Popcorn http://ourstoneyacres.com/growing-you… Growing Corn using the hill method http://ourstoneyacres.com/growing-cor…

How to Store Squash and Pumpkins

VERMONT by Kathy LaLiberte for Homeclick Squash and pumpkins will keep longer in specific conditions. Each variety of squash has a different shelf life. Here’s how to store squash and how to store pumpkins over the Winter. To find all the best brands for your home, shop at http://www.homeclick.com. For more home improvement & home decor …Read more »

Harvesting and Storing Winter Squash

CALIFORNIA by Renee’s Garden Seeds Renee’s trial garden manager Lindsay shows you how and when to harvest your Winter squash.

How to Store Garlic

PACIFIC NORTHWEST by Misilla at Learn to Grow Storing Garlic. Homegrown or store bought garlic. How to store Garlic.

How to Store Hardneck Garlic

MAINE, by the University of Maine Extension Extension Educator Dave Fuller demonstrates how to prep your garlic for storage while avoiding damage and disease. For more information about growing garlic in Maine, visit our site: http://umaine.edu/agriculture/program…

How to Harvest and Store Onions

U.K. by GrowVeg Onions form the bedrock of many culinary creations. You can eat them fresh, but if you want to store some to use later on you’ll need to harvest and dry them correctly. Onions need to be thoroughly cured so that they can be kept in storage for weeks or even months without …Read more »

How to Store Sweet Potatoes At Home | Freezing Sweet Potatoes

VERMONT, by Kathy LaLiberte for Homeclick Sweet potatoes need to be harvested before or immediately after the first light frost. But that doesn’t mean they need to be eaten right away. Here’s how to store sweet potatoes to enjoy them in the months to come. To find all the best brands for your home, shop …Read more »

Big Sweet Potato Harvest in Zone 5!

CHICAGO AREA, by Patrick Dolan of One Yard Revolution Please join me as I harvest sweet potatoes in zone 5! If you shop on AMAZON in the US, you can support OYR simply by clicking this link (bookmark it too) before shopping: http://www.amazon.com/?tag=oneya-20 Thank you for your support! I’m passionate about an approach to organic gardening …Read more »

Building and Using a Window Well Root Cellar

N. UTAH by Rick Stone of Our Stoney Acres Building and Using a window well root cellar This weeks 5 minute Friday video covers how to build your own window well root cellar and how to use it to store potatoes and other vegetable during the winter months. Here’s the link I talk about in …Read more »