Do Wasps Get a Bad Rap?
All wasps can sting, right? Well, not exactly. While we tend to group them all into the stinging insect category, paper wasps, yellowjackets and aerial yellowjackets (hornets) do most of […]
A Connection to Our Food – From Seeds to Canning
What gives people a feeling of power? An anonymous author wrote, from least to most important: money, status and growing a tomato. For those who grow their own produce, there […]
Bats Making Recent Appearances
If you have spotted bats near your home or nearby structures, you are not alone. Bats are migratory and may take up residence in chimneys, structures and homes when they can […]
Safely Cleaning Your Home After a Flood
Many parts of the state have recently experienced flooding. It is important to properly clean and sanitize wet and muddy household furnishings, carpets, clothing and surfaces as quickly as possible […]
Twelve Tips to Help Make Sense of Home Canning
While many people know and understand basic freezing and dehydrating methods for preserving foods, it becomes a different story when they contemplate bottling. Food preservation is a science- and research-based […]