Jul 23rd, 2008 · Zucchini and its kin are the sleeper hits among garden blockbusters such as tomatoes and berries. They may not be greeted with raves when you grill the first harvest of yellow crooknecks, but summer squash have the versatility and easy-going nature to sustain a long, successful run in your kitchen.
May 28th, 2008 · Although strawberries are available year round, there is nothing quite like the flavor of fresh, locally grown berries in the spring. They are a delight to both the eyes and the taste buds and can be enjoyed in recipes both sweet and savory.
Nov 22nd, 2007 · Cranberry growers are predicting there won't be enough fresh cranberries for the holiday season. That's due to a dry summer and worldwide demand. There will be plenty of canned cranberries and juice -- the majority of the business. But when it comes to fresh berries the growers are cautious.
Aug 20th, 2007 · In Maine, August is the height of the state's blueberry season. Picking blueberries is prickly, backbreaking work -- though apparently not enough to deter for thieves who are making off with acres of the tiny berries. One producer has had enough, and is now offering a $5,000 reward to catch the blueberry bandits.
Jul 21st, 2007 · It's summer, and the garden is overflowing with the bounty of the earth. Gardeners might have so much that they end up making jam from those berries and pickles from the cukes. But how and why do the various food-preservation methods actually work?