summer

Little girl is having fun with golden retriever on a green grass. (Photo: iStock - Vasyl Dolmatov)
Letters to Editor, Opinion

The dog days

Dog days of summer are a reminder of the passage of time and what is ahead if we have the right perspective, Greg Doering writes. Read More

Child car seat for safety in the rear passenger seat of a car. (Photo: iStock - Vladdeep)
Health & Wellness, Home and Family

Expert tips to prevent child deaths in hot cars

Man refreshing himself with water. (Photo: iStock - KovacsAlex)
Health & Wellness, Home and Family

K-State health expert says extreme heat puts mental health at risk, too



Installing weed control fabric material and bark mulch in a residential garden to control weed spreading (Photo: iStock - brebca)

Gardens will thank you very ‘mulch’ during summer heat

  • By Linda Geist │ University of Missouri Extension
PHOTO: Learn what to look for and how to maintain backyard gardens, porch plants, and landscapes during the summer months. (Photo by Ken Johnson, Illinois Extension) 

Tips for getting landscape plants through summer

Fresh and bright summer salad from Family Features.

Start summer meals with a bright, fresh salad 

Averting tragedy takes precaution

Lawn closeup (K-State Research and Extension)

Higher temps, humidity make lawns more susceptible to brown patch

  • By Pat Melgares │ K-State Research and Extension
(Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Michael Miller)

Protect pets during the dog days of summer

Boating can be a fun outdoor summer activity. Brush up on Nebraska Game and Parks’ top 10 tips to reduce the risk of incidents and help ensure a safe and enjoyable day on the water. (Photo: Eric Fowler, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission)

Boat safe this summer with these top tips

  • By Shawna Richter-Ryerson │ Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
Cattle grazing a hillside in June. (Photo: Courtesy of K-State Research and Extension news service)

Cattle Chat: Summer grazing

  • By Jacob Klaudt │ K-State Research and Extension news service