Ever wonder why so many barns are painted red? The reason is a mix of being practical and following tradition. A long time ago, in the early days of farming in the United States, the weather could damage wooden barns quickly. To keep barns safe, farmers would use linseed oil on the wood. Linseed oil

Love your cucumbers this year? Learn how to save them, and seeds of many of the other vegetables you planted!

Herbs are great year-round. Here are some easy ways to preserve your herb crop this summer.

Want to know how to make things last longer? Check out these money-saving tips that use products you have around the home.

If Friday the 13th makes you uneasy, you may just want to do one of these things to keep bad luck from finding you!

Uncle Sam Day is September 13th. Ever wonder how and why he became a symbol for the USA? Find out!

Learn What Johnny’s Selected Seeds Recommends: By Guest Blogger: Joann Matuzas, from Johnny’s Selected Seeds Peas and fava beans are the first seeds planted in my garden when the soil is workable. Both seeds thrive in cold, damp weather. When I moved to Maine an old-time farmer told me you “plant your peas and pay

Anyone remember the ice storm from January 1998? Editor Peter Geiger discusses his perspective on this memorable storm.

Where do supermarket eggs come from? Are brown eggs better? Is free-range better than pastured? We help you sift through all the terms.

When it comes to getting a Christmas tree, cutting your own real tree over buying an artificial one has its advantages. See the list.