Exploring the Ozarks Outdoors: freshare.net

Managing soil moisture is an important part of successful vegetable gardening in the Midwest, says a University of Missouri Extension horticulturist.

“Springtime in our region often brings ample total moisture, but for gardeners with heavy soils, this can…[more]

If you’ve scanned the heavens at night this month, you probably couldn’t help notice a very bright “star” in the western sky. That’s actually sunlight reflecting off the clouds that surround our planetary neighbor, Venus. It’s proximity to Earth makes…[more]

With warm temperatures on the horizon, many gardening enthusiasts are making plans for their spring and summer gardens.

With consumers facing rising costs in just about every area of their lives, some gardeners may wonder if it is…[more]

This time of year Larry Godsey gets a lot of calls from woodland owners asking for advice about taxes on timber they have sold.

Godsey, an economist with the Center for Agroforestry at the University of Missouri, usually…[more]

Seeds hold infinite potential for a seasoned gardener.

While it may be easier to transplant the tomatoes, peppers and cauliflower you bought from the local garden store, starting seeds indoors gives you the chance to jump-start your garden…[more]

Soon enough, southwest Missouri will get an arctic blast and homeowners will light of fireplaces and stoves for heat. That also means homeowners will have extra wood ash at some point. If used sparingly, wood ashes left behind after burning…[more]

Just because the sky can be drab and dreary in the fall and winter months does not mean the landscaping around your home must be, too.

David Hillock, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension consumer horticulturist, said planting pansies…[more]

Wind, weather and time are sending thousands of leaves cascading down onto your lawn. Should you rake, mulch or wait? That depends on your lawn, said Mike Richardson, professor-horticulture with the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture.

“Every…[more]

During autumn, “evergreen” may be a misnomer when it comes to pines and arborvitae, according to the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture.

“Deciduous trees may get all the attention for their color change and shed in the…[more]

If there is a signature Arkansas food, it may well be fried catfish. And the popular accompaniment to this entrée is green tomato relish.

As colder weather arrives, some gardeners have a number of green tomatoes that won’t…[more]