Extension for Real Life
Description
Extension for Real Life is a product of the MSU Extension Service’s Office of Agricultural Communications.
That’s a long way of saying we are professional communicators who get to talk about food, families, 4-H, flowers, and farming for a living.
Blog content is created by a core team of communicators, including Susan Collins-Smith, Ellen Graves, Natasha Haynes, Qula Madkin, Michaela Parker, and Jonathan Parrish. But we get by with a lot of help from our friends in Ag Comm and Extension!
You can reach us at 662-325-2262 or extreallife@msstate.edu
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How to Manage Slugs in the Vegetable Garden
If you grow your own vegetables, you will likely see at least a few pesky insects that want to feed on your plants. Slugs are one of the pests you may be noticing now.
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Home Canning FAQs
Are you planning to can fruits and vegetables this year? Don’t just wing it. Planning and preparation are important first steps.
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Harvest of the Month: Yellow Squash
Did you know yellow squash is in the pumpkin family and are 95 percent water?
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Are You Washing Your Hands Correctly?
Handwashing can help prevent you and others from getting sick, but be sure you are washing the right way!
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Common Tomato Troubles
Tomatoes are a popular crop, both for commercial growers and home gardeners. Even the best tomato growers run into problems along the way! We put together a simple, easy-to-follow guide to help you spot a few of the most common tomato troubles gardeners see.
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The Food Factor: Teriyaki Meatballs
Easy Teriyaki Meatballs come together fast and make a delicious meal.
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Species Spotlight: Carolina Anole
Little green climbing machine —the Carolina anole, known as Anolis carolinensis, is often called the American chameleon for its ability to change color.
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Tips for Safe Grilling
Warmer weather means it’s grilling season! Summer grilling is all about bringing people together. Some of my favorite childhood memories are ones spent at family cookouts!
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How to Identify Eastern Gray Squirrel and Red Fox Tracks
Have you ever been on a walk in the woods, park, or backyard and noticed animal tracks in the mud or dirt? Some tracks are easy to identify, while others are a bit harder to tell which animal they belong to. It’s a fun guessing game trying to figure out which animal has been visiting nearby.