I’ve been writing this column once a month for 25 years. Last month marked the 300th column. Let’s do one more, number 301.

Unsure what to make for dinner, you check your kitchen. A loaf of bread. A bag of baby carrots. A can of pumpkin puree. A ...

2025 Hendricks County 4-H Fair Schedule 2025 Fair Week Schedule 2025 Pre-Fair Week Schedule Important Fair Information Home and Family Arts Open Class Book Carnival Information Visitor Information ...

In an age where health-conscious individuals are constantly seeking ways to optimize their well-being, the debate between supplements and whole foods has gained significant attention. The allure of ...

A college and career, access to post-secondary program designed for Indiana youth. The program includes partnerships between Indiana 4-H and Purdue University, other post-secondary institutions’ ...

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently released its updated Plant Hardiness Zone Map. The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map uses weather data to map average annual extreme minimum ...

At first glance, you might think that a tree so named would be great to consider for a home landscape. The resounding answer to that consideration is “NO.” As you read on, I’ll give you some reasons ...

Evergreen needles don’t last forever, and some trees lose their needles every single year! If you have conifers in your landscape, I hope this information may save you from unnecessary alarm. Dr.

If you sell food to an end consumer in the state of Indiana, you are either established as a Retail Food Establishment or a Home-Based Vendor. Most individuals who sell goods at farmer’s markets or ...

Weighted object (to place over the tray “lid” that is often set over bigger seeds to aid germination and strengthen them in days 1 to 3). Clean scissors or sharp knife for harvesting. Optional: ...

The winter months give us a little extra time to think about new things, including our home landscape for the coming year. Some people have installed backyard orchards, choosing the more typical fruit ...

What is the emblem of 4-H? A green four-leaf clover with a white H on each leaf. The official emblem is copyrighted and may be used only as approved by 4-H. I pledge: My head to clearer thinking, my ...