K-State Research and Extension
January is Radon Action Month
The second leading cause of lung cancer might be lurking in your home
What to do with holiday plants?
Numerous families spent time together, making lasting new memories. For many of us, special memories were recalled and probably provided a laugh or two. Now that the decorations are taken down and tucked away, waiting to be brought out of storage for another year. Many people receive traditional holiday plants like poinsettia, amaryllis and Christmas cactus as gifts, and might wonder what to do to the preserve the holiday gift plants they received.
Oh how sweet sugar is
Many Americans find themselves indulging in sweet treats and sugar-sweetened beverages regularly: so much so that the average American adult consumes two to three times more added sugar daily than the recommended amount. Most of the added sugar in our diets comes from sugar-sweetened beverages (47%) and snacks and sweets (31%).
Take time to stop, look and listen
As the garden season winds down and our attention focuses on winter and the holidays, it is an excellent time to assess your landscape. Doing a little evaluation this fall will help you get a jump on the spring rush. Now that yard work has settled down, I invite you to take some time to stop, look and listen.
SHICK helps in Medicare enrollment
Medicare Annual Open Enrollment from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7 is the annual opportunity to review, compare and enroll into the Medicare Part D plan of your choice.
So just what is K-State Extension?
For those who don’t know, I am a horticulture agent with Johnson County Kansas State Research and Extension. I often offer tips and suggestions to help make your lawn greener or your landscape more colorful. What is the purpose of Johnson County Kansas State Research and Extension? What is a horticulture agent?