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The storm damage to this green ash tree is substantial and it revealed a large amount of decay already in the stem. This tree was removed. (NDSU photo)

The storm damage to this green ash tree is substantial and it revealed a large amount of decay already in the stem. This tree was removed. (NDSU photo)

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Dakota Gardener: After the storm

Joe Zeleznik, Forester, Ndsu Extension
Thursday, July 17, 2025
When I was in college, I enjoyed country music a lot. In the late 1980s, Tanya Tucker had a No. 1 single titled, “Strong Enough to Bend.” The song relates strength to flexibility, with the analogy of a strong tree and a strong relationship.
Frequent travel can make it hard for individuals to adhere to a nutritious diet.

Frequent travel can make it hard for individuals to adhere to a nutritious diet.

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Potential obstacles to healthy eating

News Staff
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Committing to a healthy diet is a noble endeavor. A healthy diet can reduce risk for a number of conditions, including diabetes, high blood pressure and various cardiovascular diseases.
Having birds in your landscape helps lower insect populations and aids in pollination, while bird watching increases your mental health. (Pixabay photo)

Having birds in your landscape helps lower insect populations and aids in pollination, while bird watching increases your mental health. (Pixabay photo)

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Dakota Gardener: Landscaping is for the birds

News Staff
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Growing up, I spent a lot of time with my grandmother. One of our favorite activities was watching the birds that would come to her feeder every morning. This year, I have been landscaping to attract more birds to my yard.
Whether you’re reviving an old family pan or trying cast iron for the first time, these pans are a kitchen investment that can last for generations. (Pixabay photo)

Whether you’re reviving an old family pan or trying cast iron for the first time, these pans are a kitchen investment that can last for generations. (Pixabay photo)

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Prairie Fare: Seasoned to perfection – Why cast iron cookware remains in style

News Staff
Thursday, June 26, 2025
The aroma of grilling food often fills neighborhoods at this time of year, bringing a wave of nostalgia with the scent of outdoor cooking. When I was growing up, we did not have a grill until I was nearly in college.
Almost all cucumber, melon, pumpkin and squash flowers require pollination by bees to produce fruit. (Flickr photo by Swallowtail Garden Seeds)

Almost all cucumber, melon, pumpkin and squash flowers require pollination by bees to produce fruit. (Flickr photo by Swallowtail Garden Seeds)

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Dakota Gardener: Attract bees to your vegetable garden

Tom Kalb, Horticulturist, Ndsu Extension
Thursday, June 26, 2025
I’m writing this on Memorial Day, 2025. This holiday is intended to honor and mourn those who died in military service to our country. My Uncle Jim was one of those people, killed in the Korean War.
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