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Clever holiday shopping strategies to save time and money

The holiday season is here again, which means that the time for shopping lists and gift-buying has returned as well. Shoppers long have relied on Black Friday deals to save some money and streamline shopping excursions. But now Thanksgiving Day sales and additional retail holidays like Plaid Friday...

Signs it could be time to move to an assisted living facility

Assisted living facilities provide a vital service to families across the globe. In fact, more than 800,000 people in the United States are currently living in assisted living facilities, according to a 2023 report from Zippia, an online recruitment service that gathers information from the Bureau...

What to know about replacing gutters

Certain home renovation projects are more glamorous than others. A remodeled kitchen is sure to garner its share of "oohs and aahs," while a newly paved driveway is much less likely to dazzle guests. A gutter replacement is another job that might not have the wow factor. But fully functioning...

Open spaces in the vegetable garden: What can you plant in mid July?

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu As we enter the middle of summer, you may have gaps in your vegetable garden for a few reasons. Maybe you’ve finished harvesting your early spring vegetables, or perhaps certain things didn’t germinate as well as you had hoped. At this...

Upcoming Webinar for Farmers Looking to Sell to Schools

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu Farmers, food hubs, distributors, and other interested partners are invited to attend an informational webinar on March 29th from 2:30 - 3:30 to learn more about the Farm to School Grant Program and how to work with schools. This webinar...

Winter is a good time to prune trees and shrubs

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu February and March are good months for pruning some of our woody landscape plants. By now, trees and shrubs are dormant. The ground is also solidly frozen, making it easier to reach branches and remove them. And with the exception of...

When does Daylight Saving Time begin and where does it stand going forward?

Each March, Daylight Saving Time (DST) is welcomed by millions of people in the northern hemisphere, especially those who lament the lack of sunlight when leaving their offices in the evenings throughout winter. The future of DST is an open question in the United States and elsewhere, but the clock...

How to find more time for leisure

Everyone appreciates some time to rest and relax. But few may realize just how valuable free time can be to their overall well-being. A 2021 study from the American Psychological Association found that individuals with up to two hours of free time per day reported feeling better than people who had...

Bringing houseplants back inside

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu As fall temperatures begin to cool off it is time to consider bringing in the houseplants you may have kept outside this summer. Many houseplants thrive outdoors during Minnesota’s summers but do not perform well or may even die if...

Three ways to trellis tomatoes

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu Now is the time to trellis and prune your tomatoes. A trellis is simply a support system for your tomato plants to keep them off the ground and promote good air circulation. Trellising is important because it supports strong stems,...