Before participating in outdoor activities in the summer heat, people with diabetes need to keep a few emergency supplies on hand, including fruit snacks, glucose tablets and a water bottle. (Photo by Mitchell Alcala, OSU Agriculture)

Summer heat can adversely affect blood sugars

  • By Trisha Gedon │ Oklahoma State University Extension
Some homeowners may choose to save on their watering bill by waiting a couple weeks later to seed cool-season grasses this year, says Kansas State University horticulture expert Ward Upham. (Photo courtesy of K-State Research and Extension.)

Now’s the time to fertilize warm-season grasses in Kansas

  • By Pat Melgares │ K-State Research and Extension
Chiggers are non-burrowing mites and do not transmit disease. (Shutterstock │ #1079715854 - Jay Ondreicka)

Chigger season tips to beat the itch

Onions (Photo: Cindy Haynes)

Gardeners enter home stretch for onions, tomatoes

  • By K-State Research and Extension news service
Bible - Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash.

Meditation

Creamy Tomato Smoked Sausage and Asparagus Tortellini. (Photo courtesy of Family Features.)

A creamy pasta delight perfect for dining outdoors 

Monster House Plan #49-208.

House Plan

Man refreshing himself with water. (Photo: iStock - KovacsAlex)

Recognizing heat-related warning signs for gardeners and landscapers