Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! September has arrived along with college football season, back to school and the fall harvest. I am dedicating this column to my cousin Kim Barrett, who ...

Tomatoes, whether they are big juicy beefsteaks, sweet cherry, Roma on the vine or colorful little heirlooms, are part of our diet year-round. In the summer, they grace our salads or garnish our ...

Whether you grow your own tomatoes or purchase them from a local produce stand, you may want to preserve some to use this winter. Choose reliable canning directions to yield a safe product. Many ...

This canning cherry tomato salsa recipe is rich, smoky, and easy-to-make that’s perfect for preserving your summer harvest. Made with fresh cherry tomatoes, peppers, garlic, and spices, this salsa is ...

These easy steps will make your canned tomatoes tastier and help prevent dangerous foodborne illnesses. Canning tomatoes is a great way to preserve their flavor. Due to the fruit’s varied levels of ...

Although tomatoes are one of the most commonly canned products, many questions abound about canning them. This column will address some of the commonly asked questions. Low acid refers to the flavor ...

Tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, squash, peppers, carrots-has your garden yielded a bumper crop this fall? If so, the work you've done-planning, planting, watering and weeding-is paying off. Your family ...

Tomato juice can kill Salmonella Typhi and other bacteria that can harm people's digestive and urinary tract health, according to research published this week in Microbiology Spectrum, a journal of ...

One of my favorite summer pleasures is garden tomatoes. I can honestly say that fresh summer tomatoes are hands down, my favorite food ever. And if you know how much I love all food, you understand ...