Where does the white go when the snow melts? ~ Author Unknown (Photo by Ken Thomas) When sidewalks, driveways and roads are slippery with ice and snow, snow melters and road salt are great for reducing accidents. These same chemicals can cause damage when

“In every gardener there is a child who believes in The Seed Fairy.” ~ Robert Brault (Photo by Viktors Kozers) If you’re itching to get your green thumb busy, starting seeds indoors is great option. Gardeners who are willing to put in a bit of effor

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“Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body; it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity.” ~ John F. Kennedy (Photo by Sanja Gjenero) Are you trying to move from couch potato to a mover and shaker?

“Coexistence: what the farmer does with the turkey – until Thanksgiving” ` Mike Connolly (Photo by Rachel Spauldling) According to the National Turkey Federation, 95 percent of Americans eat turkey at their Thanksgiving meal. Since it’s likely tha

There is a child in every one of us who is still a Trick-or-Treater looking for a brightly lit front porch. ~ Robert Brault (Illustration by Rainer Topf) Halloween is a popular holiday because kids get to bring home lots of treats, mostly candy. Too much

The littlest pumpkins have the biggest grins. (Photo by Katrina DeLourve) Today we pay homage to the versatile pumpkin. It’s a mainstay for Halloween decorations, but shouldn’t be overlooked as a nutritious fruit that’s low in fat and calories. Our

MU’s Randy Miles shows the absence of moisture in the deep-soil profile. (Photo by Kent Faddis) Temperatures in the 70s make for lovely fall weather in the Midwest this year. Fall colors are a bit subdued, because there were so many trees damaged during

“There is always one moment in childhood when the door opens and lets the future in.” ~ Graham Greene (Photo by Kate Krav) Deciding when a child is ready to stay home alone is a difficult decision for parents. There is no set age. Some 10-year-olds ca

A lawn is nature under totalitarian rule. ~ Michael Pollan (Photo by Kent Faddis) The summer of 2012 was a record breaker. The drought gripped the Midwest in June and didn’t let go until August. Lack of rain caused triple-digit heat day after day. Now t