Why acidity matters: The pH level of your food determines whether it can be water bath canned or must be pressure canned to prevent dangerous bacteria like C. botulinum. Essential gear: A water bath ...

Botulism is a rare but potentially deadly illness caused by toxins from Clostridium botulinum, often linked to improperly stored or canned foods. While uncommon, it can cause paralysis and even death ...

It’s my pleasure to introduce a guest columnist this week to pass along the latest and safest recommendations for home tomato canning. Tomatoes are America’s favorite homegrown vegetable, and canning ...

Home canning is a popular way to preserve the freshness of homegrown food. Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee says that when done correctly, home food preservation also can save ...

It is that time of year again, when many of us are reaping the rewards of all the garden work and looking at food-preservation options. Although home canning is a wonderful way to preserve your ...

Experts from our Conversations Live panel give you quick tips on gardening and canning. Are you trying to prep your garden for winter, or interested in canning the fruits and vegetables from summer?

Q: Most of my trees have bark damage on one side of the trunk. The bark is peeling and falling off the trees. There are no signs of insects. What could be causing this? A: In areas where sunlight ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Residents interested in learning how to safely preserve food at home can attend a workshop hosted by the University of Illinois ...