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Grants available for youth gardening projects

Grants of up to $750 for youth gardening projects are available through North Dakota State University . The application deadline is March 15. Funds may be used to purchase gardening supplies (tools, soil, seeds, plants or containers) and educational supplies. Schools, 4-H clubs, church groups and other youth organizations are encouraged to apply. Any project related to youth and gardening is eligible. More information and the application form can be found at https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/programs/junior-master-gardener. About 50 projects are supported across the state ...

Let’s Cook: Vinegar goes beyond the Kitchen

Vinegar is something we use often in our home, and I am sure many of you do to. It is a condiment we consume practically every day, and it has many uses beyond salads. Let us first take a look at the vinegar used in the kitchen. All vinegars have an alcohol base, the nature of which ...

Local sweet shop offers cupcakes, coffee and charcuterie

Well-lit and decorated with white tables and an array of pink flowers, Guilty Sweets & Charcuterie is a stark contrast to the frozen streets just outside its doors. The sweet shop opened on Dec. 18, 2021, at 3 1st St. SE, Suite 2, just east of Prairie Sky Breads. They offer cupcakes, ...

Let’s Cook: Hats Off to Baked Beets

Have you ever noticed how some of your best ideas popped into your head while you have been watching an old black and white movie, going for a ride in the car, or sitting on the porch and watching the sun go down? Down under the conscious mind is the subconscious mind. It is the treasure chest ...

Prairie Fare: Exploring recipes from many lands

“How do I get a copy of ‘Recipes from Many Lands, furnished by the North Dakota Homemaker’s Club’?” the email said. “It was published by Agricultural Extension NDAC in July 1927.” I’ve been around at North Dakota State University (NDSU) quite a while, but not that ...

Grow herbs indoors for year-round enjoyment

Add garden fresh flavor to your meals year-round. Grow a few of your favorite herbs indoors, harvest and enjoy. Select a variety of herbs you and your family enjoy and use for cooking, decoration, or fragrance. Basil, chives, cilantro, oregano, marjoram, mint, parsley, sage and thyme are ...