Every year when the beets start piling up on my counter, I know it is time to make pickled beets. This is one of my favorite ...

If you’ve ever practiced home canning, there’s a distinct sound every canner loves: the ping of a lid sealing to the jar.

Transform your daily bath into a ritual for well-being by incorporating natural ingredients. Adding milk on Mondays promotes mental peace, while salt on Tuesdays cleanses negative energy. Turmeric on ...

Arwen Niles, of Chester, pulls her jar of pickle slices from a water bath using a jar lifter Tuesday afternoon during a canning class at Lynn Murray Memorial Library in Chester. (Photo by Stephanie ...

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Many gardeners plant tomatoes, and while making salsa and spaghetti sauce or eating them whole during the summer months are popular choices, the fun can be extended well into the ...

Canning is one of the three main methods for preserving food and, if the store shelves are an indicator, more and more people are trying their hand at it. If you are looking to get started or just ...

Learn safe water bath canning techniques in this hands-on workshop! We’ll cover the basics of canning, how to safely adjust salsa recipes, and boost your confidence in preserving at home. You'll make ...

“If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to preserve your own fruits and vegetables by traditional canning, that opportunity waits for you at a Salsa Canning Class on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, from 6 to 9 ...

The spotted lanternfly is an invasive species that feeds on a wide range of plants. URBANA, Ill. — The online program Emerging Invasive Species Across Illinois will be 2 to 3 p.m. July 30. Kevin ...