To start grafting, you will need a sharp grafting knife, grafting tape or parafilm, and scion and rootstock plants. Choosing scions and rootstocks of similar diameter is best to ensure a good match.

Fortunately, with a bit of patience, persistence, and skills with knives (pocket knives work, too), you can resolve these gardening woes by learning grafting. With enough practice, you can even grow ...

and skills with knives (pocket knives work, too), you can resolve these gardening woes by learning grafting. With enough practice, you can even grow multiple fruits at once by creating a fruit ...

David Creech, Stephen F. Austin State University professor emeritus of agriculture and director of SFA Gardens, will discuss plant grafting techniques during the SFA Gardens seminar from 9 a.m. to ...

No kitchen is complete without a proper knife. If you enjoy cooking, investing in a high-quality chef’s knife can improve your overall experience and cut your prep time in half. A chef's knife ...

Knife sets supply some of the most essential tools to a home kitchen—after all, it’s near-impossible to make meals without a few sharp blades to chop vegetables, slice meat and mince herbs.

I’ve been lucky enough to own and handle many of the best pocket knives, including production and custom blades. Now, the Fifth Amendment protects me from self-incrimination, so I won’t say how many ...

I was told growing up that a dull knife was more dangerous than a sharp one. When I was a kid, it was a head-scratcher for me, but when I really started using knives on my backpacking and camping ...

You don't want to overpay for a bloated knife set, but there are some blades that every home cook should own. Pamela is a freelance food and travel writer based in Astoria, Queens. While she ...

We put in hours of chopping to find the best knife sets for tackling dicing, slicing, mincing and peeling with ease. Popular knife block sets from Ninja, Joseph Joseph, Sabatier and more were tested ...

My chef’s-knife collection is substantial. I’ve owned some since I moved out of my parents’ house a decade ago, I’ve received others as gifts, and I’ve tested quite a few for this story.