The barrels are 55-gallon re-purposed barrels that were food-grade barrels that used to contain non-hazardous material “We drill into them,” Donnellan said, ...

The barrels can be pricey, starting at around $80 and going up, but good deals can be had on slightly used food-grade barrels, which might otherwise be discarded.

Wicking beds and self-watering plant pots can produce veggies with less water, and are simple enough to build yourself. Here's how to create one from a food-grade plastic barrel.

HARRISBURG — Rain barrels are a great idea in dry years. Last year wasn’t one of them. The Midstate received 67 inches of rain in 2018, some 20 inches more than an average year. “We didn’t ...

The smokers are made with food-grade barrels. The basic model costs $150, but Richards offers more deluxe models which have additional features and can even be customized for sports teams.