Delicious Gift Ideas
Homemade gifts are the BEST! If you are wondering what to get someone why not make a delicious basket full of mixes! Be sure to attach a recipe card to each of the mixes explaining… Read More
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Stress Free Holiday Meal
Planning the perfect holiday dinner can be stressful if you are not sure how much to buy. Before you go to the store take a few minutes to make your shopping list considering the following: … Read More
Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Holiday cheer is something we could all use these days! Get in the Halloween spirit by participating in the Pumpkin Decorating Contest! We invite all youth to submit 1-3 photos of their painted or carved… Read More
Gardens of the World: A Period of Darkness
A Dark Period of Time Everything outside the walls is wild and dangerous…The decline of the Roman empire led to the beginning of the Medieval Period or Middle Ages. Once Rome fell, western Europe was… Read More
Gardens of the World: Expanding Empires
Introduction An expanding civilization brought expanding empires with new ideas, cultures, and gardens. As civilization expanded, so did landscape and garden design. Throughout history, different cultures embodied themselves through landscape design but there is a… Read More
Gardens of the World: A Beginning Along a River
A Beginning Along a River Imagine yourself nomadically wandering a desert, constantly searching for your next meal and freshwater, when you suddenly come upon a vibrant river teeming with life. The river’s seasonal ebbs-and-flows formed… Read More
KEEP PICNIC AND GRILLED FOODS SAFE
Summer will be here soon and everyone will be busy planning cookouts. Picnics, barbecues and potlucks are wonderful ways to celebrate a family get together, holiday or just time to relax and enjoy grilled food! … Read More
Why Kids Should Learn About Agriculture
Agriculture. For some people this is a dirty word (pun intended) and for others it defines who they are. Agriculture is defined as the science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for… Read More
Avocado Selection, Storage and Preparation
Delicious green avocados are a nutrient-dense fruit, not a vegetable. They contain healthy fatty acids, essential amino acids, and more than 20 vitamins and minerals, plus they are a good source of fiber. They have… Read More
Stress Relief and Relaxation
We all experience stress and during this time of COVID-19 our level of stress may be high. Life events and situations affect individuals in different ways. How would you describe or what is stress? Stress… Read More