Harvest & Storage
8 guides
When and How to Harvest Your Vegetables
Learn when to harvest vegetables by crop, with exact size and timing cues, plus picking techniques that keep plants producing all season.
July 3, 2026
How to Cure and Store Onions, Garlic, and Winter Squash
Learn how to cure onions, garlic, and winter squash so they last months in storage. Includes curing times, temperatures, and a quick-reference table.
July 2, 2026
What to Do With a Glut of Zucchini and Other Summer Crops
Too much zucchini? Here's how to use, freeze, share, and slow the flood of summer vegetables from your garden.
June 30, 2026
How to Save Seeds From Your Vegetable Garden
Learn how to save seeds from vegetables so you have free plants next year. Covers open-pollinated vs hybrid, best beginner crops, and proper drying and storage.
June 24, 2026
Canning for Beginners: Safely Preserving Your Harvest
Learn how to can vegetables and high-acid foods safely. Covers water bath canning vs. pressure canning, equipment, and food-safety rules every beginner needs.
June 18, 2026
How to Freeze Garden Vegetables the Right Way
Learn how to freeze vegetables from your garden so they keep their flavor and texture. Covers blanching, flash-freezing, and which vegetables freeze well.
June 16, 2026
How to Store Fresh Vegetables So They Last Longer
Learn how to store fresh vegetables correctly — which ones need the fridge, which don't, and simple tricks to keep your harvest crisp for days longer.
June 12, 2026
How to Tell When Tomatoes Are Ripe (and How to Pick Them)
Learn exactly when tomatoes are ripe using color, feel, and the twist test — plus how to ripen green tomatoes off the vine.
June 7, 2026