Don’t drop your guard against invasive species just because it’s winter
By Gooseberry PeterThis may not seem like the most obvious time of year to think about invasive species. The cold,…
Be SMART about making New Year’s resolutions
By Reina Hasting ¡Feliz Año Nuevo! Happy New Year! It’s that time of year again when many of us enter…
Keeping your family close year round
By Marla Lowder If any of you follow me, this is my favorite time of the year, as it holds…
An introduction to hydroponics
By Dario Canelon Hydroponics is a way to grow crops without using soil. To do this, soil is replaced with…
Enjoying holiday eating with diabetes
By Leslie Shallcross As I concluded a recent session of Extension’s Dining with Diabetes class, a student asked whether I…
A look at oil prices as winter arrives
By Art Nash, Energy Specialist As of the last day of October, oil is just over $94 per barrel for…
How a positive attitude can keep you healthy
By Reina Hasting Did you know that October is Positive Attitude Month? Even if you didn’t, it is good to…
All the colors of an Interior autumn
By Gooseberry Peter Autumn’s vibrant hues may be fading fast, but before they disappear completely under a blanket of white…
Gardening in the wind? Don’t let the worry blow you away
By Heidi Rader I grew up in Fairbanks, and, according to my memory, it was never windy. Without wind, 40…
Celebrate National 4-H Week with Tanana District 4-H
The Tanana District 4-H program invites you to join its members and their parents, along with the volunteer leaders and the community members who support them, in celebrating National 4-H Week, which is Oct. 2-8.
Agricultural water management is key to more productive crops, animals
By Dario J. Canelon The availability of fresh water is limited worldwide. Even though approximately three-fourths of the Earth’s surface…
Do artichokes grow in Alaska?
By Heidi Rader Why yes, they do! Unlike in warmer climates, here they are usually grown as annuals rather than…