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By: Scott Eckert Growing a vegetable garden is one of the most rewarding chores you can do as a homeowner. Nothing beats fresh tasty produce… Login to continue reading Login…

Lawn mowers have sure been buzzing as of late! Mowing is a fundamental practice in maintaining a good lawn. Correct mowing produces a neat, even, well-groomed appearance that is a source of personal pride and satisfaction. A lawn’s density, vigor, water consumption, weed infestation and resistance to weather stress is largely affected by how it is mowed. The effectiveness of all other lawn maintenance — fertilizing, watering and weed control — depends on proper mowing.

What is more heart wrenching than the story of a child who suddenly becomes an orphan due to abandonment or the loss of a parent’s life? How does our society care for such children?

Dementia is a progressive condition that results in decline in cognitive function. People with dementia have increasing difficulties with short term memory, thinking, and reasoning. For family members it can be hard to watch the decline in a loved one who is struggling with dementia. Interacting when someone has dementia can be difficult. Following these three Golden Rules can help.

Six children are tucked in bed while I listen to the birds waking each other with their morning song. It’s Saturday morning in Knox County, Ohio. Yesterday we enjoyed traveling as a family, today we want to go see my widowed grandmother in Holmes County, Ohio.

When I was a kid my favorite thing to eat from our garden were melons. Watermelon, Cantaloupe and honeydew were the common ones we grew. Melons are tender, warm-weather vegetables that require culture similar to other vine crops. There are many different types of melons, most of which perform well in Kansas. Most melons are large-vined plants, although there are some newer, more compact varieties.

By: Gloria Yoder April 4th marked three years my husband was called home to heaven. After he passed there were many new things to sift… Login to continue reading Login…

There are many tall fescue lawns in Harvey County. Tall fescue gives you that long green season for the yard. For these lawns to be successful, there are tasks that need to be done at the correct times such as aerating, fertilizing, etc. Join us on May 6 at 6:30 PM to learn about how to really take care of your tall fescue lawn. This program is free but you must register by calling (316) 284-6930 or emailing cwoerner@ksu.edu.

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Easter lilies, a traditional holiday symbol of hope and purity, may not yet be done for the year.