Though this writer brings almost 100% Old World genetics to the table, sadly, that doesn’t include any ancestors from the Emerald Isle. Still, St. Patrick’s Day is an irresistible day of fun and merrymaking. It is beloved by those in the New World who can trace their lineage back through Ellis Islan...

Grangers across the nation have a powerful opportunity to share the heart of agriculture with the next generation during the National Grange’s Agricultural Literacy Week, March 16 - 20, 2026. Organized through the National Grange Lecturer’s Department, this week-long celebration invites members to e...

I don’t know about you, but I have a particular spot for my mixing bowls, sifter, pots, pans and measuring cups. In fact, I have specific places for almost everything in my kitchen. Unfortunately, the other people who live here don’t understand my system. Growing up, Dad taught us “If you get someth...

Soup is a staple anytime the weather is chilly or when a person feels like they are coming down with a cold. The warm, therapeutic effects of a delicious bowl of soup are hard to dismiss, and may sometimes work as well as the best medicines available. While zucchini may be known as a summer vegetabl...

Whether you call them “statement plants,” “room-fillers” or just “the family tree,” Ficus have dominated the indoor gardening world for decades. But did you know this genus includes everything from tiny creeping vines to 100-foot-tall giants? This year, the National Garden Bureau is celebrating the ...

CCE Herkimer is proud to announce the awarding of seven $2,000 sub-awards to community and aspiring community gardens across Herkimer County. Funding is provided through the New York State Urban Farm & Community Garden Grant Program, supporting efforts to strengthen local food systems and expand acc...

Maple syrup is the sweet nectar of maple trees. Legend has it that maple syrup was first discovered centuries ago by Native Americans during a time when food was scarce. As the legend goes, they noticed a squirrel drinking “water” from a maple tree, and that squirrel had a lot of energy. They determ...

Brighten your table this season with a Spring Sorghum Salad, a fresh, colorful dish that puts whole grain sorghum front and center, courtesy of the sorghum checkoff. Tender sorghum is tossed with crisp seasonal vegetables and fresh herbs, then lightly dressed for a vibrant, flavor-packed salad that’...

Over the last several years, there’s been a big push to plant for pollinators. Homeowners are creating habitat in their landscapes – but many are unsure when (or how much) to clean up in spring. When you cut back perennials can make the difference between supporting stem-nesting bees and accidentall...