All posts filed under: Summer

Who doesn’t love strawberries? Strawberries are delicious no matter if they’re fresh, frozen, dried, or canned. North Carolina’s strawberry in-season timeline runs from May through mid-June. If you can’t get[…] Read More

Although we are at the end of a hot summer, the last thing you want to do is make your house even hotter! This blog will help you keep your[…] Read More

Photo by John Morgan https://www.flickr.com/photos/aidanmorgan/2878315446/ What is your favorite part of summer? Is it warm weather? Longer days? School vacation? One of the things I look forward to is tomato[…] Read More

Peaches are a sure sign that summer has arrived! North Carolina peaches are in season from early June through most of August (1). Great in recipes or enjoyed on their[…] Read More

It’s summer and time to enjoy the blueberries grown here in North Carolina! Weather conditions in the state have resulted in a bountiful blueberry season this year[1], ensuring weeks and[…] Read More

Summer officially started on June 21, but the sweltering heat has been here for weeks. It’s hard to stay cool with temperatures in the 90’s. In parts of North Carolina[…] Read More

Did you use your FNS/SNAP benefits to grow a garden of fresh herbs and vegetables this summer? Or did you use your benefits to stock up on summer staples at the farmers’ market?

Summer has come to an end, but your kitchen may still be overflowing with your summer harvest of basil, tomatoes, okra, peaches, and squash! This certainly is a good dilemma to have, but you’ll want to use or preserve these items soon, so they don’t go to waste.

Hopefully none of us will experience a devastating weather event, but would you be ready if a natural disaster or other emergency situation happened? Most of us have experienced power outages from a storm. These outages usually don’t last longer than a few hours. But would you be prepared if you had to go without water and electricity for a few days?

August is National Peach Month, so it’s the perfect time to celebrate this juicy fruit.

During the summer you can find a wide variety of seasonal produce in the grocery store and at farmers’ markets. One benefit of buying produce while it’s in season is that it often costs you less money. It always seems to taste better too!