Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

What started out as an interesting Instagram idea, has ended up being a commitment to pickling. The Instagram video showed an inexpensive and easy way to grow cucumbers - vertically.

My grandmother’s refrigerator was tiny. Space was at a premium, and the freezer only held an ice cube tray. She spent labor-intensive hours canning, storing the results on shelves in the garage. The ...

Safely stretch summer’s harvest by following these expert tips. Good news: As long as you follow tested recipes accurately, pickles do not need to be pressure-canned because they contain enough acid. ...

Pickles are easy enough to buy at the grocery store. But, if you're a pickle fan and have never made them yourself, then you're missing out on one of the easiest and most flavorful snacks. Homemade ...