Hugelkultur technique to be featured on Oklahoma Gardening this weekend
This week on Oklahoma Gardening, show host Casey Hentges is going to take a look at how you can make that pile of tree debris disappear, while also improving your soil and even helping with redirecting water.
This gardening technique is called hugelkultur, which is a German word meaning mound culture or hill culture. While it has been practiced for...
Sharp tools essential for gardeners
The same is true for gardeners, said David Hillock, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension consumer horticulturist.
“Having the right tools is important. However, you must make sure your gardening tools are in good working order,” Hillock said. “With gardening season just around the corner, making sure blades are sharp on your lawnmower and...
Kansas City-area farmers market workshop set for March 11
Media contact:
Curt Wohleber
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-5409
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Londa Nwadike, 816-482-5850
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Area farmers market vendors and managers are invited to attend a one-day workshop hosted by Kansas State University Research and Extension and University of Missouri...
Pasture renovation schools teach how to replace toxic fescue grass
Media contact:
Duane Dailey
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9181
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Gene Schmitz, 660-438-7803
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Neglect with respect: Caring for houseplants in the winter
Media contact:
Debbie Johnson
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9183
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story sources: David H. Trinklein, 573-882-9631; Jennifer Schutter, 660-665-9866
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Winter is probably the most challenging time of year to keep houseplants looking healthy and attractive.
Potted plants kind of doze in...
USDA Awards Loans to Boost Rural Economic Development in Five States
Fact Sheet: USDA Investments in Rural Opportunity
New health insurance forms for 2015 taxes
Media contact:
Debbie Johnson
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9183
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Andrew Zumwalt, 573-884-1690
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The 2015 tax year will include new tax forms related to the Affordable Care Act.
For the 2014 tax return, taxpayers simply had to declare that they had health insurance.
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Farm tour includes John Deere and Tyson plants
Media contact:
Linda Geist
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9185
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Ted Cunningham, 573-729-3196
FULTON, Mo. – The 2016 East Central Missouri Cattlemen’s Tour, sponsored by University of Missouri Extension, features stops at MU research farms, cattle farms, meat packing plants and...
Heritage tourism panel comes to St. Louis
Media contact:
Linda Geist
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9185
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Lee Ann Woolery, 573-884-9025
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – A panel of community volunteers will discuss how to incorporate storytelling into cultural heritage tourism projects at the Missouri History Museum at Forest Park, St....
