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

People have been trying to cure hiccups since the beginning of time. Some of these remedies are definitely "out there," but they may just do the trick! 

The text of Franklin's letter in which he described why there should be some changes with the clocks.

Will you be popping the question this Leap Day? Find out why maybe you should!

In honor of President's Day, why not test your presidential knowledge? Can you identify the presidents in these questions? Take our quiz!

Cherries are almost as popular George Washington! In honor of his birthday, here are some cherry facts and a delicious pie recipe!

When I was small, I heard that it was good when it snowed because it was called a “poor man’s fertilizer”. The person that told me was an old farmer, so I never questioned the saying. Is there truth behind the saying? Aside from water, nitrogen is the only element that snow puts back into the Earth.

Mardi Gras is Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Learn about the history, traditions, and folklore behind this fun festival of fabulous food, including King Cakes and beignets! Mardi Gras is a holiday of carefree celebration that precedes a time of solemn prayer and fasting known as Lent. Mardi Gras marks the culmination of “Carnival”—a festive season

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.