Seems like we waited forever for great summer produce, and now it’s abundantly here -- too abundantly, if you’re a fruit-tree owner, overly enthusiastic vegetable gardener or incorrigible farmers ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

An old-world plum forms many wonderful childhood memories.

Jam, jelly, and preserves are staples in home kitchens and pantries, perfect for spreading on toast or topping desserts. For beginner canners, understanding the difference between these popular fruit ...

Checking my fridge recently, I noticed three jars of various jams staring back at me. And two more jars in the pantry. I love jam, but I just don’t have “Tea! With jam, and bread” (a la Julie Andrews) ...