You know where it is in your kitchen. It rests comfortably inside a drawer or cupboard. It might be a baking pan. It might be a mixing bowl. It might be a pot or pan. Whatever it is, somewhere in your kitchen[...]
Section: Home & Garden
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Dakota Gardener: The days are getting longer
It’s been a tough winter on my spruce trees, and we’re only in December! The heavy snow and high winds have pulled a lot of needles and smaller twigs from the trees. It doesn’t help that, when I clear the driveway with[...]
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Dakota Gardener: Norfolk pine — A tropical Christmas tree
Despite my best intentions, I am always stressed by this point in the holiday season. As a mom, I feel the societal pressure to transform into Martha Stewart to create the ultimate holiday for my family. The only problem is that I[...]
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Prairie Fare: Managing holiday celebrations and cookie temptations
“I see you!” I said to my son. He was 3 years old at the time. His little hand was reaching over the edge of the countertop to a cooling rack. He was sneakily grabbing another cookie. He grinned as he took[...]
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Dakota Gardener: The houseplant you didn’t know you needed — Growing rosemary indoors
Rosemary is one of my favorite herbs. It tastes, smells and looks good. This woody shrub is great for outdoor herb gardens. Able to withstand periods of high heat and drought, it is one of the easier plants to grow. Rosemary also[...]
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Dakota Gardener: Consider a Kalanchoe this holiday season
NDSU Extension – Burleigh County It’s that time of year again — garden centers and greenhouses are well-stocked with beautiful holiday plants. They make great gifts for friends and families. Nothing looks better on a table or desk than a blooming Christmas[...]
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Prairie Fare: When the lights go out — Keep food safe during power outages
I must have unplugged the vacuum, I thought to myself when it suddenly stopped working. I walked over to check. The vacuum was still connected. Maybe I blew a fuse. I flipped on a light switch to go to the basement. The[...]
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Prairie Fare: The leaf monster workout — Fitness hidden in fall chores
“You look like a leaf monster!” I said to my dog, who trotted in the back door. His wiry fur was completely covered in crispy leaves. Our 40-year-old maple tree had finally dropped its leaves, and our dog rolled in them. Our[...]
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Dakota Gardener: A thankful gardener
By Carrie Knutson, Horticulture agent NDSU Extension – Grand Forks County The gardening season has officially ended. Hopefully, you have everything ready for winter and are ready to enjoy the holiday season. As I prepare for the holiday season, I am also[...]
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Dakota Gardener: A little nudge to help young trees
As far as I’m concerned, it’s been a gorgeous fall. The trees put on a great color show and then dropped their leaves in showers of yellow, red, gold and orange. Around here, they’re mostly yellow. Some of the lilacs were a[...]
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Montana’s New Second-Home Tax Rules Take Shape for 2026
Montana’s property tax overhaul is about to enter a more complicated phase, and homeowners will need to pay attention. After a year of sweeping changes that reshaped tax bills statewide, the Department of Revenue is now proposing the detailed rules for a[...]
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Dakota Gardener: Five things you didn’t know about pumpkin
We are in the waning days of pumpkin season. I’ve consumed pumpkin spice lattes, cake and even lager. Now, we are looking forward to Thanksgiving and eating pumpkin pie. Before we transition to eggnog and candy canes, let’s celebrate all things pumpkin[...]
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Dakota Gardener: Growing giants
“This is huge, it’s taller than the garage!” The plant in question was a sunflower. And it was, in fact, taller than the garage. What started as a pack of seeds I had gotten for 50% off at a local garden store[...]
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Dakota Gardener: Bringing your green thumb indoors for the year
Fall is among us and the change of temperatures has been very evident the past week. Gardens have been put to bed. I’m guessing this time of year brings gardeners mixed emotions, with some very happy to have a break and that[...]
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Dakota Gardener: Creatures of the night
I don’t usually get the typical creepy-crawly feeling when it comes to wildlife, excluding snakes and very large spiders. However, a few weeks ago, I stumbled across a creature I had not encountered in person. This small, furry creature was close to[...]
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Dakota Gardener: Not all yellow-striped insects are created equal
As I ate my sandwich outdoors, a persistent yellow and black insect kept circling me. Getting closer and closer, it landed on my paper plate. I carefully shooed it away, hoping not to anger it. I have an innate fear of this[...]