How to tell when firewood is seasoned
Learn to conduct simple moisture tests and identify seasoned wood by its appearance, weight, smell and other characteristics.
A quick guide to planting cover crops
Keeping the soil covered and active, with a living root zone for more of the year, leads to long-term soil improvements, productivity, and profitability.
How to make trick-or-treat safer and healthier
Planning ahead can make trick-or-treating more fun for your child and the rest of the neighborhood. Encourage healthy habits and food safety this Halloween.
How to keep Asian Lady Beetles out of your house
Asian Lady Beetles begin seeking shelter when outside temperatures fall in September and October. They find their way into tight cracks and crevices.
How to protect your home from fire
Fireplaces, stoves, heating systems, candles and even electric lights are used more often during the winter, increasing the risk of home fires.
How to prepare fields for unusual rainfall
With perception rates fluctuating wildly across a wide range, farmers need to rethink how they prepare their soil to manage rainfall.
How to transition houseplants indoors for winter
Preparing your houseplants to transition indoors will help them thrive until next spring.
How to make fresh pumpkin puree for baking
Learn to pick, prepare and cook pie and sugar pumpkins to make pumpkin puree for baking and more. It’s really not that difficult!
Time to fill the bird feeders for winter
Match your favorite birds to their favorite foods and feeders to ensure an enjoyable winter feeding season.
How to successfully plant trees and shrubs in the fall
Planting new trees and shrubs in the fall takes advantage of favorable soil temperatures and moisture conditions that promote root growth.
