Outdoors

Dead tree at the Rio Grande, New Mexico. (iStock-#475886386 │ Jared_campbell)
New Mexico, Outdoors, Regional Roundup, Southern Region, Trees

New Mexico tree deaths tripled in 2025

Tree deaths in New Mexico tripled during the state's second-warmest year on record, according to a new forest health report. Read More

Colorado River, Glenwood Canyon at Glenwood Canyons Resort, Colorado, USA. (iStock │ #1213547321 - SergeYatunin)
Colorado, Outdoors, Regional Roundup, Western Region, Wildlife

Landowners can tap into habitat funds

A young woman sits in the garden, wiping the sweat from her brow. (iStock-#1366545439 │ Ildar Abulkhanov)
Home and Family, Horticulture, Horticulture, Outdoors

Helping gardens survive summer heat

Putting soil or compost into flowerpot by shovel. (Adobe Stock-#345372698 │ encierro)

Potting materials make a difference when growing plants in containers

A bunch of fresh onions in the hands of a farmer. (Adobe Stock-#443296801 │ Anna)

In the Garden: When tops fall over, it’s time to harvest onions

Garden sprinkler watering grass at home backyard (Photo: iStock - ronstik)

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offers lawn care guidance amid Central Iowa watering restrictions

  • By Adam Thoms and Aaron Steil │ Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
Wildfire. (Chad Boyd (D4935-1)).

Wildfire cost share aid extended

Tulsa County 4-H’ers install pollinator flower beds at Tulsa Fire Station 66 along historic Route 66 on June 4. (Photo by Mitchell Alcala, OSU Agriculture)

Tulsa County 4-H’ers create lasting impact with Route 66 pollinator project

  • By Dakota Ballard │ Oklahoma State University Extension
Lawn grass and the hand of a male farmer. (Adobe Stock-#601138487 │ yanadjan)

Healthy lawns offer strongest defense against weeds

  • By Pat Melgares │ K-State Extension news service
Flowers put out the welcome mat for pollinators not only with their bright colors but also their fragrance. (Photo by Linda Geist)

Fragrant plants invite pollinators to your garden

  • By Linda Geist │ University of Missouri Extension
Farmer planting young seedlings of lettuce salad in the vegetable garden (Photo: iStock - AlexRaths)

Tips for planting warm season vegetables