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 Obtain Proper Watering in Your Garden
If there’s one thing that’s important in gardening, it’s proper watering. Vegetable gardens need about 1 inch of water each week.
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The Food Factor: California Chicken Pasta Salad
You will enjoy this cool, refreshing chicken pasta salad on these last hot days of summer.
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The Food Factor: Frozen Banana Splits
Craving a banana split? This makeover recipe includes delicious and nutritious whole fruits and is easy and quick to make.
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Tree of the Month: Pin Oak
Imagine walking through a tranquil forest in early autumn. The air is crisp, the sunlight filters softly through a canopy of vibrant leaves. Among the trees that paint this picturesque scene, one stands out with its striking, radiant colors—the pin oak.
The pin oak (Quercus palustris) is a member of the Fagaceae family, native to the central and eastern United States. Known for its distinctive pyramidal shape and slender, pin-like branches, this deciduous tree can grow up to 70 feet tall, with a spread of up to 40 feet.
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What is Zero Waste?
If you’ve heard the term “zero waste,” you may be wondering what that is and how it can be possible. Zero waste is aimed at reducing waste throughout the production chain – from the time materials are gathered for production to the time the product is purchased and used by a consumer. Get tips on how to implement the principles into your lifestyle.
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What to Consider When Using Credit
Many people love the idea of credit cards. You’re able to purchase goods or services when you want or need it, even if you don’t have the money on hand to cover the costs.
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How to Unload Sentimental Clutter
Almost everyone has a little bit of clutter somewhere in their homes at times. However, letting small amounts turn into large amounts can not only interfere with the lifestyle you want, but it can also be a health hazard. If you find that you can’t use your rooms the way you’d like, then it’s time to start getting rid of some clutter. But what if some of these items are sentimental? We have some tips that can help.
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Backyard Chickens
Scratch, peck, dirt bath. Repeat.
If you know what this phrase refers to, you probably own backyard chickens.
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5 Tips to Reduce Back-to-School Stress
School is right around the corner! For those whose children are in schools with year-round schedules, the first day of class is coming up sooner rather than later.