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Common problems when canning applesauce may include discoloration, siphoning, mold, and jars not sealing. Following good procedures can prevent these from occurring.

Processing times for most recipes are based on altitude between 0 to 1,000 feet. Do you know the altitude where you are canning?

Safe processing of canned foods involves correct time, temperature, and pressure. Research-based canning directions (recipes) factor each of these to assure a safely canned product.

Botulism is a food-borne illness caused by a toxin produced when the spores of the bacteria Clostridium botulinum grow and develop under favorable conditions.

Testing gauges on dial gauge pressure canners should be a routine step in preparing for each new canning season.

Apples dry especially well and make a tasty, nutritious snack that is lightweight, easy to store and use.

A term that is used in the retail food industry and by Food Safety experts is 'Creating a Culture of Food Safety' within an organization or establishment.

Pollinators need pollen and nectar all season long. This article discusses beautiful plants that offer support to pollinators well into fall.

Informational table showing disease name, symptoms, pathogen/cause, and management of goldenrod diseases.

Most of the perennials in the garden are finished blooming and it's time to throw in the towel for the growing season.

This article describes a number of flowers and foliage plants that do not typically come to mind when we think of autumn color.

One of the gardener's most rewarding tasks is dividing perennials. Not only is it an easy way to acquire more plants, but it helps them stay vigorous and healthy.

Shrubs have the advantage of providing year-round interest to a landscape. Find out how to choose a shrub that will beautify your garden and thrive.

Fall is the time to plant a garlic bed. This article discusses planting methods and care.

Though associated with fall, chrysanthemums are a great addition to the garden throughout the growing season. Find out how to plant and care for mums to maximize blooms.

This article answers questions many gardeners have about how to prepare their garden for winter.

The Osage orange tree is known for its large green, inedible fruits. Find out more about the history and characteristics of this tree.

General information about goldenrod and how the genus supports pollinators and beneficial insects.

Some of the most curious fungi appear in the fall. With names like stinkhorns, puffballs, bird's nests, and even jack-o'-lanterns, all are interesting; many are intriguing.

The important work of ensuring disease-free small grains happens before we even put a seed in the ground.

Parenting nurtures resilience in children through challenges. Learn strategies to foster independence, vital for growth and learning from setbacks.

This "sample locator" is used to locate the best anatomical part to take a sample or best anatomical part to send to the lab based on the disease that is suspected.

Corn ear size determination, what goes wrong at pollination and why

One of the early flowering small trees I anxiously await every spring is Halesia carolina, Carolina silverbell.

A Center for Agricultural Conservation Assistance Training article about the benefits of solid waste storage facilities, available options, management practices, and additional resources.