Abundant Living in Flyover Country
Having fun eating your reds, oranges, and greens? On to blues and whites! Blue and Purple Blue and purple colors in produce are created by the pigment anthocyanin. The darker the color, the greater the amount of pigment present. Nutrients …
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As you enter the field of sustainable agriculture, one term you will come into frequent contact with is permaculture. Permaculture is a very complex, systems-oriented topic and is thus difficult to summarize without leaving out any pertinent …
Tired of counting calories? Some health experts are now proposing an alternative—counting colors. The pigments that give fruits and vegetables their varied, luscious hues are associated with nutrients important for peak health. Eating a variety of …
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Summer can be a tough time to garden. The heat is challenging to many plants. Coupled with dry weather, it pulls the moisture right out of the ground and wilts leaves and stems. Paired with humidity, high temperatures may stress plants and foster …
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Squash bugs can devastate garden cucurbits in an amazingly short amount of time. While they typically leave the melons and cucumbers alone (unless they're really hungry), the pumpkins and squash of all varieties collapse and die as massive amounts of …
What bad bugs are invading your area? The K-State entomology newsletter may have the answer. This newsletter keeps Kansans informed about the comings and goings of a wide range of insects of economic importance, particularly those that impact field …
One of the most interesting aspects of traditional American music is its lineage. Traditional songs morph over time, perhaps getting their start in …
The book of James is so rich, isn't it? One particularly beautiful nugget of truth is found in the second half of chapter 5, verse 16: The effective …
Looking for an effective way to improve your musical ability in a relatively short period of time? There is a simple tool that can work these wonders …
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