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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Prairie Fare: Food allergies and gluten safety — What every cook should know
“Let’s move the flour to the basement pantry,” I said to my husband. Since one of our family members has celiac disease, food storage and preparation are special safety considerations. My husband has been a grain miller in the food industry, and[...]
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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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Prairie Fare: How can you take a bite out of food costs?
I picked up some food items from the grocery store for some work-related videos and paid for them with a credit card. I needed my receipt in order to be reimbursed, so I carefully tucked it into my purse — or so[...]
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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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Prairie Fare: Feeding the mind — How nutrition supports mental health
I usually begin my column with a story to make you smile or even chuckle. This one is a little more serious, but I hope you find some helpful ideas. Most of us know someone — a family member, friend or acquaintance[...]
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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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Prairie Fare: Healthy snacking without a first class ticket
“We are moving you closer to the front of the plane,” the flight attendant said to me. Finally! After dozens of flights, I’m getting bumped to first class. I jumped to the wrong conclusion. I was moved to a seat right behind[...]
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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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Prairie Fare: Check out your skin during National Healthy Skin Month
I was picking up some items at a retail store the other day, and I paused to look at the skin care products. They filled two aisles. While watching TV later, ads for skin care products beckoned both men and women to[...]