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 ...

Here's how to tell when you should pick your garden vegetables for the most flavor and freshness. You put in the time and money to grow your own vegetables so you can enjoy the freshest and tastiest ...

Corn is frost-sensitive, so spring planting is ideal.

The window of time for planting corn is closing, but now is still a propitious moment to sow its seeds. There are a few rules for growing, harvesting, and post-harvest care of corn as follows: If you ...

A few pests can create problems for corn growers. Crows and other birds may peck the ground and steal the seeds before or as they germinate. Use a row cover secured with pins, soil, or rocks to ...