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Why not start the new year with an ambitious wish list?

Amazingly enough, “learn to garden” or “grow more vegetables” is not on very many “Top 10 New Year’s Resolutions” lists. The outrage! Instead, they are filled with trivial phrase...

DATE: Jan 15, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Test your home for radon

Do you know the level of radon in your home? Do you know that radon gas is the No. 2 cause of lung cancer? January is National Radon Awareness Month and with our snow and frozen g...

DATE: Jan 8, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

4-H Dog Project offers many opportunities

Happy New Year. The changing of the calendar year is a great time to hit the refresh button. The 4-H Youth Development Program in La Plata County is excited for what should be a...

DATE: Jan 1, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Mother Nature can deliver challenges, glory

It’s the day after Christmas. My belly is full of my mother’s baked goodies – date-nut bars, fudge bars, caramel corn and pecan tossies. My legs are sore from skiing. We have a living room f...

DATE: Dec 25, 2013 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Skip vitamins, try real food to improve health

Researchers have said for years that Americans have the most expensive urine in the world. Instead of focusing on eating nutrient-dense foods, people have been willing to pay big...

DATE: Dec 18, 2013 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Tips to stay healthy during holidays

Holidays are a time to enjoy family, friends and food. There just aren’t enough hours in the day. In the interest of the short attention span many of us have at this time of year, I’m going ...

DATE: Dec 11, 2013 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Simple steps to keep your Christmas tree green

Since my last article, we have all endured the Black Friday and Cyber Monday onslaught. As an update, my daughter still has her heart set on a hermit crab (Santa does not delive...

DATE: Dec 4, 2013 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Many thanks to 4-H club leaders, parents

The holiday season is upon us. I would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving. I hope it is filled with good food, family and friends. I am extremely thankful for a...

DATE: Nov 27, 2013 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Cook your Thanksgiving turkey so it’s delicious – and safe to eat

I wait all year for Thanksgiving. There is nothing like that moist meat with gravy and whipped potatoes and, of course, the pie. Then, if I’m lucky, I get to eat it for three more days as le...

DATE: Nov 20, 2013 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

The best gift? Become a master gardener

Forty-one more shopping days until Christmas. I’m not sure what Santa has in mind for the kids, but I have seen plenty of commercials touting something called a “Furby,” which I’...

DATE: Nov 13, 2013 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

4-H puts emphasis on science, technology

Last month, thousands of youths across the country celebrated the sixth annual 4-H National Youth Science Day. This year’s experiment was designed by colleagues of mine at Colorad...

DATE: Nov 6, 2013 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

CSU research puts dementia in new light

With each decade of life, our deep fears change. Some are realized and some are not. The fear of brain deterioration, memory loss and a loss of independence affects many of us. ...

DATE: Oct 29, 2013 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office