Pumpkin is not just for dessert. Consider using this low calorie, flavorful vegetable, botanically classified as a fruit, in any of the courses of your fall or holiday meals. The beta carotene that gives pumpkin its orange color is an important antioxidant. Increasing the beta carotenes in ...

I heard our dogs yipping at 4:30 a.m. They were persistent. I went downstairs to see what they wanted. They did not want to leave the warm house to investigate our backyard. They sat near the table looking up at a box of chewy, teeth-cleaning treats. They barked until I got the ...

I have a confession to make. Every fall, I’m hypocritical in regard to tree care. Generally, I don’t pamper trees; I’m tough on them. If they’re going to survive our challenging climate in the northern Great Plains, they’re going to have to do it on their own. Well, mostly. But in ...

“Wow!” I said as I pulled a huge carrot out of the ground. “Now that’s a carrot!” My daughter and I harvested our raised bed gardens the other day. The gardens are about 3 feet tall with ample room for vegetables to grow. I appreciate not needing to bend or use a shovel. Some of ...

As the seasons change, we adjust our gardening tasks and plantings to match. Animals also make changes this time of year, often changing their eating habits and dining locations. These adjustments can impact your gardens. Reduce the risk of damage by starting in fall to protect your landscape ...

Each year, families make the pilgrimage to the pumpkin patch to purchase the perfect specimen for carving jack-o’-lanterns. How did this Halloween tradition originate? A long and interesting history on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean underlies this tradition. According to Irish folklore, ...