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Fall Vegetable Gardening for the Win

If you have never grown a fall vegetable garden before, now is the time to start. Some of the common benefits of planting a fall vegetable garden include: Many Ohio vegetables grow well in cooler weather Insect and disease pests may be less compared to earlier in the growing season A few vegetables like collards […]

WRITTEN BY: Patrice Powers-Barker, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Lucas County

REVIEWED BY: Melissa J. Rupp, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Fulton County and Amy Stone, Extension Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • Powers-Barker, P. (2020)

REFERENCES:

  • Handling covid-19: Guidance for community gardens. (2019, April 21). North Carolina State Extension. Retrieved 07/08/20 from https://fcs.osu.edu/sites/fcs/files/imce/PDFs/COVID/OSU_Community%20Gardens_COVID-19_042120.pdf
  • Grow what you know. (2018). Ohio State Insights. Retrieved 07/08/20 from https://insights.osu.edu/food/recipe-gardens-work-you
  • Powers-Barker, P. (2020). Gardening as a self-care practice. Live Smart Ohio. Ohio State University. Retrieved 07/10/20 from https://go.osu.edu/gardenselfcare
  • Powers-Barker, P. (2020 updated). Planting a fall vegetable garden. Ohio State University. Retrieved 07/08/20 from https://u.osu.edu/powers-barker.1/2019/07/24/planting-a-fall-vegetable-garden/
  • Voyle, G. (2012). Fall vegetable crops for your garden. Michigan State University Extension. Retrieved 07/08/20 from https://www.canr.msu.edu/uploads/files/E3172_-_Fall_Vegetable_Crops_for_your_Garden.pdf
  • Woods, A. (2017). A walk in the woods. Live Smart Ohio, Ohio State University Extension. Retrieved 07/08/20 from https://livesmartohio.osu.edu/mind-and-body/woods-485osu-edu/a-walk-in-the-woods-2/

Go Local! Celebrate Local Foods Week!

August 9 – 15, 2015 is Local Foods Week in Ohio where we celebrate Local Foods. OSU Extension’s Signature Program, Local Foods encourages consumers to explore and buy local foods. Ohio Local Foods week is not only about enjoying the tastes of local foods but is also about becoming more aware and better informed about […]

REVIEWED BY: Patrice Powers-Barker, MA, CFLE, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Lucas County, Co-Leader, OSU Extension Local Foods Signature Program, powers-barker.1@osu.edu

Salsa Time

Red, Yellow or Green tomatoes come in many different sizes, shapes and colors, but when it comes to processing them, they are all treated the same. When you are making a particular recipe, look for the qualities that best fit your need. I’ve had several calls about making salsa, so here are a few tips […]

Making Fresh Salsa

Everyone seems to have their favorite salsa recipe. And, this time of year the salsa ingredients are abundant in gardens, at farmer’s markets and at the grocery — ingredients such as tomatoes, onions, pepper and other fresh vegetables and herbs. If you are making fresh salsa to eat or store in the refrigerator you don’t […]

WRITTEN BY: Linnette Goard, Field Specialist, Food Safety, Selection and Management, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, goard.1@osu.edu

REVIEWED BY: Melinda Hill, Family and Consumer Science Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Wayne County

SOURCES:

  • Salsa from Garden to Table http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/pdf/5339.pdf

It’s Salsa Time

Fresh salsa is a delicious summer treat. It is a healthy food option that adds color and zest to family meals and is also a great choice for summer picnics. My family loves making, and eating, homemade salsa! Making and preserving salsa is an easy way to use those extra tomatoes that will soon be […]

First Spring Harvest: Rhubarb

Do you have rhubarb in your garden? It is an early spring vegetable that we treat like a fruit and use in breads, muffins and pies. But, it is also good in salsa, sauces and chutneys. Rhubarb will be one of the first items you will see at your local farmers’ market. Select rhubarb with […]

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