Health Benefits

You’ve returned from the orchard – now what are you going to do with all those apples your kids just picked? Here are 10 great ideas.

There’s still time to savor those remaining flavors in your vegetable garden. Pluck those veggies and herbs before first frost and enjoy the taste of fresh bruschetta.

Cherries aren’t just delicious – they offer many health benefits! Learn the power of this little fruit, as well as some tips for pitting and freezing.

If you’ve got to get that gardening done during a hot summer day, be sure to dress for the job. Wear wicking, lightweight clothing that allows you to move – and don’t forget your hat!

Children tend to eat more fruits and vegetables when they’re the ones who help plant, pick and prepare the harvest. But bringing their prized produce into the kitchen means knowing the safety rules first.

The Food Sleuth has looked into her green crystal ball! Read what she thinks the future holds for our food, nutrition and health – and how gardening fits in as a key to our overall wellbeing.

Studies have shown that gardening is more than just a favorite pastime – it’s good for your body! Here are just a few benefits this worldwide hobby has to offer the mind and body.

There’s more to organic gardening than not using pesticides. Learn how this gardening method can help the lives of our children, as well as our environment.

Your herb garden can reward you with much more than fantastic meals. With the right herbs, you can create an incredible soak in your tub – either soothing or stimulating. Learn how to relax those aches and pains or rejuvenate yourself with your own homegrown bath!

It’s autumn, and that means apple time again! Right now the country’s just bursting at its seams with all different kinds of healthful varieties. Learn which of your favorites are best for baking or eating right out of your hand!

When the herbs are away, some pests will play. But certain herbs have the power to repel flies, moths, mosquitoes and other pests. Even better, they’re safe repellents for your family, as well the environment! Learn which handy plants can help and how to use them.

The next best thing to a blooming rose is the fruit that follows. Discover how to harvest this remarkable treat so you can enjoy its many health benefits – whether in teas, muffins or this wonderful rose hip jam recipe!

Provide luster and fragrance for your tresses the safe, herbal way (and with little fuss and muss). Choose the right herbs for your hair’s needs, then get ready for a hair flip that everyone’s sure to notice!

Melons are loaded with flavor, nutrients and water – important traits any time of year, but critical during those days of high heat. Learn how to select, store and savor your juiciest picks of the season.

Nothing beats a perfectly ripe, homegrown summer peach – or one you picked from the local farmers’ market. Here’s how to enjoy these seasonal treasures – from picking and storing to eating and savoring.

It’s no secret that flowers can make a person’s day. But research now proves it: Flowers make people happy – and may help keep the mind sharp, too!

They’re sweet, they’re good for you, and they’re one of the most popular fruits grown in back yard gardens. Strawberries are full of goodness on many levels – so don’t let them go to waste! Here’s how to get the berry most out of your ruby-red harvest.

Keeping up a garden in the summer heat can be a steamy chore. As the temperatures rise, it’s important to be familiar with the signs of heat-related illnesses and their proper treatment. Of course, prevention is always best – so take care to stay cool.