Preparing farm operations for extreme weather.
Gardening Farming
Preparing farm operations for extreme weather.
Posted on October 22, 2025
UConn Extension’s new fact sheet series is helping farm operations prepare for extreme weather. The first in the series, “Preparing Farm Operations for Extreme Weather: General Strategies for Producers,” is authored by Diane Dorfer, Sara Tomis and MacKenzie White. This timely resource is designed to...
Planting bulbs for spring flowers
Gardening Farming
Planting bulbs for spring flowers
Posted on October 21, 2025
Autumn is in full force. Green leaves have turned to brilliant shades of red and gold that flutter to the ground in their yearly dance. The garden is winding down in preparation for its long winter nap – the perfect time to think about spring. If you’ve never planted spring blooming bulbs, don’t let...
Sweet treats & apple-flavored goodness
Lifestyle
Sweet treats & apple-flavored goodness
Andy Haman 
Posted on October 21, 2025
12 a.m., October 1. Like a flick of the switch, it arrived. We’ll still have some days that feel like summer – but by and large, autumn is here to stay. We find ourselves back on that magical roller coaster that is the holiday gauntlet of Oct. 1 to Jan. 1. This writer loves this time of year – stres...
Burn candles safely for the holidays and beyond
Lifestyle
Burn candles safely for the holidays and beyond
Posted on October 20, 2025
Candles are not in short supply come the holiday season. During Chanukah, candles are an integral component of celebrating the miracle of oil that burned in the Temple for eight days. Celebrants of Kwanzaa utilize candles to represent the seven principles of the holiday. Christians light candles dur...
A beginner’s guide to wreath-making
Lifestyle
A beginner’s guide to wreath-making
Posted on October 13, 2025
Wreaths are popular decorative items that can be customized for any season or occasion. Wreaths are particularly popular during the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas, especially when adorned with evergreen boughs and berries. Learning how to make a wreath can be a handy skill. Those new to wr...
Around the Kitchen Table: Bring back the Tacky Party
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Around the Kitchen Table: Bring back the Tacky Party
Tamra M. Bolton 
Posted on October 11, 2025
Going through a stack of photos from the late 1960s, I ran across some hilarious pictures of one of Mom and Dad’s many social gatherings – a tacky party. Usually scheduled for some time in October, it was our church’s answer to the more common Halloween costume party. It was the only time I remember...
It’s Firewood Month: Do you know what’s in your wood?
Lifestyle
It’s Firewood Month: Do you know what’s in your wood?
Posted on October 10, 2025
Most people don’t spend much time thinking about firewood. If it’s split and dry, it’s good to go, right? Well, maybe not. In recognition of Firewood Month, Michigan’s Invasive Species Program is sharing some firewood facts to help you make safe firewood choices to protect your state’s trees and for...
Dress up dessert with a black-tie cake
Lifestyle
Dress up dessert with a black-tie cake
Posted on October 8, 2025
Many occasions call for cake as a centerpiece dessert. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or holiday celebration, having a go-to cake recipe on hand can ensure that guests get a slice of dessert that truly treats their palates. The good news is that homemade cake is easier than you would think to...
Put-Put previews parade
Events
Put-Put previews parade
Zeke Miller 
Posted on October 6, 2025
Three generations gather to celebrate history and prepare firewood. We think of Grandpa as we buzz wood yet again. Years have gone by but the old 1938 Allis Chalmers WC still hums the buzz saw from Grandpa’s gravel pit. More than machines and more than winter fuel, we celebrate memories and shared l...
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