Metal watering can covered with snow. (iStock │ #1297451757 - Artur Henryk Bialosiewicz)

Even in winter, gardens need water

Baby raccoon climbing over wooden railing onto deck. (Adobe Stock │ #623433771 - Anne)

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

  • By Pat Melgares │ K-State Research and Extension news service
Myth-busting coffee grounds

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