After trying both a dehydrator and traditional air drying, I noticed a real difference in the flavor and aroma of my herbs. Here’s what I learned, what works best for me, and why I’ve gone back to the simple method of hanging herbs to dry.

Fall has a way of making home feel a little cozier. See how lantern light, a few seasonal touches, and things you may already have around the house can transform a space without spending a lot.

Our first attempt at picking Maine peaches didn’t go quite as planned. What started with a peck of small, hard peaches and a little uncertainty eventually turned into seven beautiful jars of fresh peach slices—and a few lessons learned along the way.

From tiny seedlings to established plants, growing herbs has been a season of successes, surprises, and a few lessons along the way.

After years of unpredictable tomato harvests, relocating the garden finally paid off—in spades. Now we have six-foot-tall plants, more tomatoes than expected, plenty of preserving plans, and one very dedicated four-legged tomato officiant keeping a close eye on the harvest.

A very hot August afternoon, one overly ambitious peck of Maine blueberries, and far more berries than two people could possibly eat. Here’s how our blueberry-picking afternoon turned into a winter stash for the freezer.