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Various ways newspapers are good for kids

Newspapers have long been part of the fabric of the communities they cover and serve. Whether it's a big-city daily tabloid or a small town weekly, newspapers keep readers and residents up-to-date on the latest goings-on in their communities and across the globe. Newspapers have been linked to a...

Cut flowers can mean more farm income, and more good bugs

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu While growing cut flowers (flowers for bouquet use) brings curb appeal to any farm or garden, there is more to their beauty than meets the eye. In addition to profit from bouquet sales or agrotourism, cut flower production can be a great...

Did you know?

Parents recognize the important role fun plays in a happy childhood, but finding time to laugh and have a good time is important for adults as well. Unfortunately, that lesson seems to have been lost on modern adults. A recent survey from the American Psychological Association found that 76 percent...

Fall leaf mulching is good for your lawn

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu Mulching leaves into your lawn is a sustainable and effective practice for healthier turfgrass. Mulch regularly when leaves are dry, and double pass for a finer mulch. This enables them to break down quickly and integrate into the lawn and...

Should you water your lawn before winter?

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu This past September we experienced record-setting warm and dry weather across the state, and for most of Minnesota, this trend has continued well into October. Autumn is normally when our lawns are recovering from the drier and warmer...

The good, the bad and the confusing about cholesterol

Cholesterol can be a complicated subject that many people might admit they do not fully understand. Most people have been taught that cholesterol is a bad thing. And for a while it was thought that dietary cholesterol, which is the cholesterol found in food, had a big impact on raising cholesterol...

Japanese Beetle & Fruit Crops: Mostly Good News

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu As of this week, and with the record number of days over 90F this summer, the Japanese beetle (JB) is rapidly approaching the end of its annual emergence curve. As of Monday, July 30th, we will be between 75-90% emergence for southern...

Upcoming Webinar for Farmers Looking to Sell to Schools

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu Farmers, food hubs, distributors, and other interested partners are invited to attend an informational webinar on March 29th from 2:30 - 3:30 to learn more about the Farm to School Grant Program and how to work with schools. This webinar...

Winter is a good time to prune trees and shrubs

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu February and March are good months for pruning some of our woody landscape plants. By now, trees and shrubs are dormant. The ground is also solidly frozen, making it easier to reach branches and remove them. And with the exception of...

How oatmeal does a body good

Many adults are familiar with various remedies to mitigate symptoms and shorten the duration of the common cold. A bowl of chicken soup, a little extra sleep and tea with honey can help people feel better as they confront cold symptoms like runny nose and sore throat. Oatmeal is another popular...