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Salad plantation in a square garden at springtime, and some tomato plantation and flowers. (Photo: iStock - NCAImages)
Home and Family, Horticulture, Horticulture, Outdoors

How much sun do I get? A guide to sunlight assessment in the garden

Understanding the amount of sunlight your garden receives is crucial for successful plant growth and landscape design. Read More

Cucumbers (Photo: Iowa State University Extension and Outreach)
Home and Family, Horticulture, Horticulture, Outdoors

Addressing problems when growing cucumbers

Aedes aegypti larvae and pupae prefer water captured by containers like buckets, birdbaths and old tires, anything that can hold enough water to develop into adults. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)
Home and Family

Mosquitoes can take a bite out of outdoor fun



The Kansas Value Added Foods Lab is hosting a two-day online class to help food operators and manufacturers learn the correct procedures for producing thermally processed acidified foods. (Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)

K-State food scientist outlines steps to canning frozen food safely

  • By Pat Melgares │ K-State Research and Extension
Bible - Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash.

Meditation

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French Style Cheesecake with Vanilla Wafer Crust. (Photo courtesy of Family Features.)

Bring a chill to summer with cool, creamy cheesecake 

K-State livestock economist Glynn Tonsor says the five most common meat preparation practices reported by consumers are intentionally buying cuts with more fat, letting a product sit before cooking, patting meat dry, adding seasonings and applying sauces. (Photo: K-State Research and Extension news service)

Survey: Meat preparation tactics differ between cuts

  • By Jacob Klaudt │ K-State Research and Extension news service
Child car seat for safety in the rear passenger seat of a car. (Photo: iStock - Vladdeep)

Expert tips to prevent child deaths in hot cars

Woman feeling relaxed gardening in her garden (Photo: iStock - Dejan_Dundjerski)

Ready or not: It’s time to plant the fall vegetable garden

  • By Pat Melgares │ K-State Research and Extension
Boy sliding into base during a baseball game (Photo: iStock - stu99)

Youth sports engagement: what is right for my child?

  • By Eva Timothy │ Utah State University Extension