Harvesting

Do you know how to harvest your garden bounty properly? If not, have no fear, we'll help you learn the right way to harvest (and in many cases to store) your abundant fruit, vegetables, herbs, and more!

A close up showing how to harvest parsley, appearing to have a woman grabbing the plant by the leaves to harvest them

Harvesting

How To Harvest and Store Parsley

Whether you plan to dry it or use it fresh, knowing how to harvest parsley is necessary. The right storage techniques also mean you can enjoy your harvest for much longer. In this in-depth guide, horticultural expert Lorin Nielsen shows you how to do it without damage!

plant harvest rhubarb. Close-up of a woman's hand holding freshly picked rhubarb stalks in a sunny garden against the backdrop of the garden and blue sky. Rhubarb stalks boast vibrant, elongated stems of reddish-pink color. At the tips of these stems there are large, heart-shaped leaves of a dark green color with wavy edges, showing how to harvest rhubarb

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How To Harvest Rhubarb Without Damage

If you don't know how to harvest rhubarb, you can cause damage easily. To avoid ruining your harvest this year and the next (if you're growing as a perennial), it's important to cut carefully. We share how to keep your rhubarb growing back year after year!

A shot of a person harvesting sweet potatoes while sitting on the loamy brown soil surrounded by lovely green foliage under the sunlight

Harvesting

How to Harvest and Store Sweet Potatoes

Harvesting sweet potatoes is relatively simple, but do you know when and how to do it? The right harvesting and storage ensures your sweet potatoes will last for months after you pick them. Learn everything you need to know in this guide.

A close-up and overhead shot of a person in the process of harvesting aromatic herbs

Harvesting

How To Harvest and Store Mint

Knowing how to harvest mint ensures you'll have a continuous supply. Horticultural expert Lorin Nielsen explains the right way to harvest and store mint for later use!