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PrairieFare: 5 questions about cold temps and our health

One morning my eyes snapped open at the sound of a familiar rumbling engine outside my window. I glanced bleary eyed at my alarm clock. The time was 5:25 a.m. I thought my neighbor was snow blowing. However, the sound was directly under our window. I usually do not jump up at such an ...

Testing leftover seeds for viability

The beginning of a new year finds many gardeners preparing for the growing season ahead. Clearing space to start seeds indoors, inventorying seeds and supplies, and ordering seeds, plants, and more are usually part of the process. While organizing, you may uncover seeds from past seasons. Do ...

Let’s Cook: Tapioca and Relaxation

As many of you know, we are fans of celebrating the 12 days of Christmas. We often prepare special meals, set our table with dishes from the past and present, and each evening enjoy the timeless holiday classic of sitting in the presence of the lighted Christmas tree while enjoying some quiet ...

Prairie Fare: Set a health goal for the New Year

As we all experienced, 2020 was a year for the history books in many ways. Back in October of 2020, we had an unseasonably early storm. The snow blanketed the region with several inches of snow, which melted to form a layer of ice. I recall walking like a penguin to put my work bag and ...

Making New Year’s resolutions that stick!

Approximately 40 percent of American make a New Year’s resolution. In the hopes of maintaining long-lasting change, it is common for people to empty their pantries of tempting foods, lace up their jogging shoes, buy a yearly planner or trade sugary drinks for big bottles of water. These ...

Save time and increase success by creating a garden calendar

Ringing in the New Year is filled with resolutions that usually involve dieting and exercise. Gardening is a great way to help accomplish those two resolutions, while also improving your mood, reducing blood pressure, managing anger, maintaining flexibility and much more. So, gather anyone ...