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Metal watering can covered with snow. (iStock │ #1297451757 - Artur Henryk Bialosiewicz)
Home and Family, Horticulture, Horticulture, Outdoors, Water

Even in winter, gardens need water

Home landscapes may need a shot of water regardless of any moisture they may be getting due to recent weather. Read More

Baby raccoon climbing over wooden railing onto deck. (Adobe Stock │ #623433771 - Anne)
Home and Family, Outdoors

Studies indicate raccoons are becoming more domesticated, but don’t treat them as pets

Myth-busting coffee grounds
Home and Family, Horticulture, Horticulture, Outdoors

Is trouble brewing in your garden?



Poinsettia (Iowa State University Extension)

Holiday plant care

Boy enjoys winter fishing. (Adobe Stock │ #407385436 - Maksym Dragunov)

Iowa 4-H launches winter fishing series

  • By Sydney Peterson │ Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
White packs of salad, cucumber, beet, pumpkin, tomato, paprika seeds on fresh dark soil background. Planting vegetables. Preparation for garden season in early spring. (Photo: iStock - FotoDuets)

Despite winter’s chill, gardeners can still prep for spring

European goldfinch and house sparrow sitting on a silo bird feeder filled with mixed seeds (Adobe Stock │ #371003255 - Roel)

10 gifts for the gardener without spending a lot of green

Alpha-gal Syndrome: The “red meat allergy” caused by ticks  

Kansas State Parks looks ahead to 2026

A closeup shot of a red rose covered with snow. (iStock │ #1437713351 - Wirestock)

Winterizing roses and strawberries

Garden compost with one compartment full of leaves. (iStock │ #1766693467 - Jonas Rönnbro)

Fall composting tips for gardeners