Long before the first Thanksgiving, Native Americans were growing crops with a very sophisticated companion planting method. One of their methods, known as a “three sisters” garden is a practice you can still use today. Read More
Growing popcorn is a fun experiment in gardening, and a great way to get the kids really interested in what you’re planting. Until you decide to plant your own popcorn, you’d probably never realize how many varieties of popping corn there are to choose from. Read More
If you have a bounty of fresh sweet corn, you’re surely enjoying this summer vegetable with many of your meals. Shucking, or removing the kernels from the cob, gives you another option to serve it as a side dish besides corn-on-the-cob, as well as a practical way to store it by canning or freezing. Read More
Fresh sweet corn is a vegetable treat that can be grown from early summer through fall just about anywhere in the country. Several plants are necessary to ensure pollination, but the yield will never go to waste because corn is easy to preserve. Read More
Memorial Day weekend means parties and BBQs. Welcome back, summer! Serve an American favorite, corn on the cob, at this weekend’s celebratory events. Read More
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