How do you store fresh-picked tomatoes? What about those heads of lettuce you just got on sale? Deep in gardening season, finding or growing fresh vegetables is easy. Still, improper storage can ...

We tested six produce keepers against DIY storage methods to determine the best ways to store produce. Spoiler: Five options outperformed classic storage hacks. Tired of lettuce wilting after five ...

Proper storage of fruits and vegetables in our homes can be a hard lesson for all to learn, whether we are gardeners or buy our produce from others. Default thinking that the fridge is always best, is ...

Opening your refrigerator to discover slimy spinach or mushy strawberries isn’t just disappointing—it’s a hit to your wallet. Despite best intentions, the average household throws away significant ...

Our root-cellar-in-a-box overflows with potatoes. Without a cellar, what’s an approachable way to store my root crops through winter? Build a root vegetable storage box for a small-scale way to ...

One dilemma faced by gardeners is successful storage of fall vegetables. Mac Burgess, MSU's small farms agronomist, joins the panel to enlighten gardeners and small truck farms on methods used to ...

Proper produce storage depends on temperature, humidity, and ventilation. Different produce items require different storage environments. Storage times vary greatly, from a few days for sweet corn to ...

Did you hear about the tree that deserted the forest at the end of autumn? It was absent without leaf. Fall leaf color is probably autumn’s most recognizable sign, but a close second are bright ...

Build Your Own Vegetable Storage Rack!!

When it comes to countertop food displays, I am a firm believer that fruits and vegetables are meant to be seen. Nothing brings more life to a kitchen than the vibrant colors of fresh produce, and ...