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Many farms across northern Michigan are bustling with activity as U-pick operations for early summer crops, such as ...
For example, heat above 90 degrees can inhibit pollination, causing unpollinated flowers on your tomato plant to drop off. It ...
One gardener shared their best trick for strawberry propagation so you can have an endless supply of strawberries.
Strawberries are notoriously soft and highly perishable, posing challenges to global production. Recent research has ...
Some claim that tomato fertilizer works for strawberries. But is it really so? We compare strawberries' nutritional needs ...
How long do freshly picked strawberries last in the fridge? Learn the best way to store your strawberries and for how long to ...
Chinese scientists have created a low-cost, edible coating that can extend the shelf life of various fruits by over two times ...
Washable protein-based coating tested across 17 kinds of whole and cut fruits delays rot, can cut carbon emissions and food waste, team says.
Registered dietitian nutritionist Carrie Dennett shares some of the ways that this season's Northwest produce is a perfect pairing of nutrition and enjoyment.
June is the time strawberries are almost ripe and ready to harvest, but gardeners need to be aware that the entire crop will spoil if they do not keep an eye out for slugs ...
Gardeners are harvesting cool-season vegetables now. As you free up space in the garden, start replacing them with warm-season vegetables. This is a great time to plant okra, southern peas and ...