http://www.freshare.net/article/ en admin@panoramamart.com Copyright 2008 2008-10-06T15:31:00-06:00 http://www.freshare.net/article/establishing_a_home_orchard/ http://www.freshare.net/article/establishing_a_home_orchard/#When:14:24:00Z BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. - High fuel costs and other economic burdens have spurred increased interest in vegetable gardening. Interest in home fruit production is also increasing, said a University of Missouri Extension horticulture specialist. “Though fruit-producing plants don’t provide instant gratification like vegetables, they provide perennial contributions to the table,” said Marlin Bates. “To extend the availability of… Backyard, Gardening and Landscaping 2008-10-03T14:24:00-06:00 http://www.freshare.net/article/look_for_venus_jupiter_and_saturn_in_october/ http://www.freshare.net/article/look_for_venus_jupiter_and_saturn_in_october/#When:11:44:00Z Beginning tonight, look westward toward the setting sun and catch a glimpse of Venus shining brightly in the early evening sky. The moon will appear nearby Venus and will be in a waxing crescent phase. At that time, Venus will be the brightest of the planets visible to us. But both the moon and Venus will set soon… Backyard, Night Sky 2008-10-03T11:44:00-06:00 http://www.freshare.net/article/understanding_the_missouri_autumn_sky/ http://www.freshare.net/article/understanding_the_missouri_autumn_sky/#When:10:13:00Z Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park in Wildwood will host Night Sky Over Babler from 7 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11. Sponsored by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, this family-friendly event is free and open to the public. The St. Louis Astronomical Society will provide telescopes and volunteers to help visitors understand the autumn… Backyard, Night Sky 2008-09-29T10:13:00-06:00 http://www.freshare.net/article/black_walnut_times_are_just_ahead/ http://www.freshare.net/article/black_walnut_times_are_just_ahead/#When:20:49:00Z To folks in the Ozarks, they are either a nuisance or gold. It’s time for black walnut trees to begin shedding their fruit and many Ozarkers will be out there rounding up as many as they possibly can. Those that see the green, slightly-larger-than-a-golf-ball sized spheres as a nuisance probably just have one or two trees on the… Backyard, Outdoor Projects 2008-09-26T20:49:00-06:00 http://www.freshare.net/article/october_is_ideal_time_to_plant_tulips_for_next_spring/ http://www.freshare.net/article/october_is_ideal_time_to_plant_tulips_for_next_spring/#When:14:25:00Z COLUMBIA, Mo. - October makes most gardeners think about checking their pumpkin patches, but it is also time to plant your tulips for next spring, said a University of Missouri horticulturist. “October is an ideal time to plant them for a colorful spring next year,” said David Trinklein. Backyard, Gardening and Landscaping 2008-09-26T14:25:00-06:00 http://www.freshare.net/article/foliage_shows_vegetable_starts_mark_fall_gardening/ http://www.freshare.net/article/foliage_shows_vegetable_starts_mark_fall_gardening/#When:15:39:00Z Far from being a barren place, the fall garden in Arkansas has plenty of color and edible opportunities, said Melvin Daniel, a Hot Spring County extension agent for the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture. “Fall foliage is usually a treat in October and November in Arkansas and the late August and September rain showers are good news… Backyard, Gardening and Landscaping 2008-09-23T15:39:00-06:00 http://www.freshare.net/article/fall_gardening_tips/ http://www.freshare.net/article/fall_gardening_tips/#When:21:41:00Z Autumn is only days away. While we are entering the waning days of gardening, there are still things to do. With that in mind, here are a few tips: · If you took some of your house plants outside for the summer, now is a good time to start getting them acclimated to the indoors again. Move plants… Backyard, Gardening and Landscaping 2008-09-19T21:41:00-06:00 http://www.freshare.net/article/planning_the_landscape_for_fall_color/ http://www.freshare.net/article/planning_the_landscape_for_fall_color/#When:14:47:00Z SEARCY, Ark. - One of the nice aspects of living in Arkansas is the fall color and homeowners have plenty of choices if they want to add more color to their landscapes, says Sherri Sanders, White County extension agent for the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture. “Colorful displays are not always reliable because of weather conditions,” she… Backyard, Gardening and Landscaping 2008-09-18T14:47:00-06:00 http://www.freshare.net/article/humble_mushroom_offers_spectrum_of_flavors/ http://www.freshare.net/article/humble_mushroom_offers_spectrum_of_flavors/#When:15:55:02Z STAR CITY, Ark. - The humble mushroom, scorned by children and often bypassed in the produce department by adults, were much exalted in the past and deserve more credit today, says Jane Newton, a Lincoln County extension agent with the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service. “I admit it - mushrooms have never been my favorite food,” she… Backyard, Cooking and Grilling 2008-09-17T15:55:02-06:00 http://www.freshare.net/article/smart_flower_bulbs_pull_themselves_to_deeper_ground/ http://www.freshare.net/article/smart_flower_bulbs_pull_themselves_to_deeper_ground/#When:12:46:01Z Confused about the right planting depth for flower bulbs? Trust the bulbs! Researchers have discovered that some flower bulbs are actually “smart” enough to adjust themselves to the right planting depth. A recent study published in the Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science proved that bulbs can adjust their planting position by moving deeper into the ground, apparently… Backyard, Gardening and Landscaping 2008-09-17T12:46:01-06:00 http://www.freshare.net/article/sun_sugar_hybrid_wins_again_at_mu_tomato_festival/ http://www.freshare.net/article/sun_sugar_hybrid_wins_again_at_mu_tomato_festival/#When:12:39:00Z An orange cherry tomato, Sun Sugar Hybrid, took top honors for the second year straight at the University of Missouri’s fourth annual Tomato Festival. The hybrid was one of four top scorers, all hybrid cherry tomatoes, chosen by more than 300 visitors from a field of entries narrowed by poor growing conditions. “Normally, we grow about… Backyard, Gardening and Landscaping 2008-09-10T12:39:00-06:00 http://www.freshare.net/article/september_is_optimum_time_to_start_lawn_seeding/ http://www.freshare.net/article/september_is_optimum_time_to_start_lawn_seeding/#When:12:54:00Z The kickoff of the football season is a good time of year to establish cool-season turfgrasses that may have been weakened by summer’s heat and humidity, said a University of Missouri turfgrass researcher. “Many lawns may appear thinned out indicating a need for some fall renovation or overseeding,” said Brad Fresenburg. Start with a soil test… Backyard, Gardening and Landscaping 2008-09-08T12:54:00-06:00 http://www.freshare.net/article/master_gardener_course_being_offered_in_branson_and_ozark_missouri/ http://www.freshare.net/article/master_gardener_course_being_offered_in_branson_and_ozark_missouri/#When:17:59:00Z University of Missouri Extension is offering Master Gardener training courses in Branson and Ozark this fall. “This is a great opportunity for persons interested in horticulture and gardening to learn new skills, volunteer in the community and become associated with other gardeners in the area with similar interests,” said Tim Schnakenberg, agronomy specialist with University of Missouri Extension.… Backyard, Gardening and Landscaping 2008-09-05T17:59:00-06:00 http://www.freshare.net/article/osu_extension_booth_offers_wild_game_food_safety_tips/ http://www.freshare.net/article/osu_extension_booth_offers_wild_game_food_safety_tips/#When:15:03:00Z STILLWATER, Okla. – It is the season for orange hats and camouflage. While hunters practice precautions in the field, it is also important to use safe practices while field dressing, processing, cooking and preserving venison. In the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service Wild Game Food Safety booth, hunters can watch a new Oklahoma produced DVD on field dressing, processing… Backyard, Cooking and Grilling 2008-09-05T15:03:00-06:00 http://www.freshare.net/article/bagworms_need_to_be_picked_and_sprayed_right_now/ http://www.freshare.net/article/bagworms_need_to_be_picked_and_sprayed_right_now/#When:06:05:00Z The bagworm is a real nuisance pest that can cause considerable damage to some plants according to Pat Byers, horticulture specialist, University of Missouri Extension. “The most noticeable sign of a bagworm infestation is the presence of silken bags attached to a branch.  The bag resembles a Christmas tree ornament hanging from a limb,” said Byers. … Backyard, Gardening and Landscaping 2008-09-05T06:05:00-06:00 http://www.freshare.net/article/controlling_sumac/ http://www.freshare.net/article/controlling_sumac/#When:14:51:00Z Q: Do you have recommendations on how to cut, handle and control sumac? Should we brush hog it, spray it or use our new Dr. Field and Brush mower to cut it down? I also understand that it is poisonous and very dangerous. How do you suggest I get rid of it? – D. H., Shell Knob, Mo. … Backyard, Gardening and Landscaping 2008-09-02T14:51:00-06:00 http://www.freshare.net/article/weather_linked_to_bark_splitting_in_trees_by_chris_starbuck/ http://www.freshare.net/article/weather_linked_to_bark_splitting_in_trees_by_chris_starbuck/#When:14:16:00Z COLUMBIA, Mo.- Cases of bark splitting on trees, perhaps due to excessive trunk expansion spurred by this year’s heavy rains, have been reported in some areas of the state, said a University of Missouri Extension horticulturist. “We don’t know what exactly is causing the bark splitting, but maples seem to be the most commonly affected. Environmental conditions over… Backyard, Gardening and Landscaping 2008-09-02T14:16:00-06:00 http://www.freshare.net/article/the_ad_read_antique_pea_sheller/ http://www.freshare.net/article/the_ad_read_antique_pea_sheller/#When:15:07:00Z BENTONVILLE, Ark. - Hidden deep in the classifieds was an ad: “Antique Pea-Sheller.” No price or description was listed, only a phone number. Uncle Clyde, down on a visit from Holts Summit, Mo., caught the ad. An old farm boy from Clay County, he began to reminisce about how every family once grew southern peas and every kid hated the… Backyard, Gardening and Landscaping 2008-08-29T15:07:00-06:00 http://www.freshare.net/article/taking_care_of_your_lawn_this_fall_by/ http://www.freshare.net/article/taking_care_of_your_lawn_this_fall_by/#When:13:13:00Z Taking care of your lawn this fall LITTLE ROCK - The hot, muggy days of summer have many Arkansans looking forward to fall. As the temperatures cool and daylight hours shorten, homeowners need to make adjustments in their lawn care practices to keep their lawns green and healthy. Dr. Aaron Patton, extension turfgrass specialist and assistant… Backyard, Gardening and Landscaping 2008-08-29T13:13:00-06:00 http://www.freshare.net/article/arkansas_school_gets_14_million_grant_to_study_supermassive_black_holes_in/ http://www.freshare.net/article/arkansas_school_gets_14_million_grant_to_study_supermassive_black_holes_in/#When:13:58:00Z FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – A group of astronomers from the Arkansas Center for Space and Planetary Sciences now has $1.4 million to study supermassive black holes and their role in the evolution of galaxies. Astronomers Daniel Kennefick, Julia Kennefick and Claud Lacy, at the University of Arkansas and Marc Seigar at the University of Arkansas, Little Rock have formed… Backyard, Night Sky 2008-08-26T13:58:00-06:00 http://www.freshare.net/article/dont_apply_herbicidese_to_control_crabgrass_this_late_in_the_year/ http://www.freshare.net/article/dont_apply_herbicidese_to_control_crabgrass_this_late_in_the_year/#When:12:40:00Z COLUMBIA, Mo. -Homeowners dismayed by unsightly stands of crabgrass in their lawns should forgo any chemical applications to control the pest this time of year, said a University of Missouri turfgrass researcher. “Most people are concerned because this time of year crabgrass is seeding and putting out multiple shoots,” said Brad Fresenburg. “It gets tall and bunches out… Backyard, Gardening and Landscaping 2008-08-26T12:40:00-06:00 http://www.freshare.net/article/late_summer_garden_easy_cheap_gardening_tips_by_kathy_wilson/ http://www.freshare.net/article/late_summer_garden_easy_cheap_gardening_tips_by_kathy_wilson/#When:08:44:01Z Has your late summer garden seen better days? If your outdoor paradise is getting a little ragged, and you would like some easy and cheap gardening tips to get it back into shape in time for fall, keep reading! Most gardens, no matter how well they are designed will have periods without a lot of bloom. But a… Backyard, Gardening and Landscaping 2008-08-25T08:44:01-06:00 http://www.freshare.net/article/what_a_difference_a_year_makes_in_arkanas_wine_country/ http://www.freshare.net/article/what_a_difference_a_year_makes_in_arkanas_wine_country/#When:05:38:00Z ALTUS, Ark. - It’s nearly harvest time in Arkansas’ grape country and this year, there will be a substantial amount of grapes and muscadines to bring in from the field. In 2007, Joseph Post with Post Winery in Altus, said around 90 percent of the grape crop and 40 percent of the muscadine crop were lost. … Backyard, Gardening and Landscaping 2008-08-25T05:38:00-06:00 http://www.freshare.net/article/the_diversity_and_endurance_of_arkansas_fence_posts_homespun_advice_from_a/ http://www.freshare.net/article/the_diversity_and_endurance_of_arkansas_fence_posts_homespun_advice_from_a/#When:15:30:00Z BENTONVILLE, Ark. – I would wager that, in regards to fences or fence posts, your historical reference point is tied to Abe Lincoln. His oft-told story, after all, has since required that every successful politician make attempts to endear themselves to voters by developing similar grassroots connections. The history of fencing is an interesting story of people learning… Backyard, Gardening and Landscaping 2008-08-22T15:30:00-06:00 http://www.freshare.net/article/mit_solves_puzzle_of_meteorite_asteroid_link_by_david_chandler/ http://www.freshare.net/article/mit_solves_puzzle_of_meteorite_asteroid_link_by_david_chandler/#When:14:23:00Z For the last few years, astronomers have faced a puzzle: The vast majority of asteroids that come near the Earth are of a type that matches only a tiny fraction of the meteorites that most frequently hit our planet. Since meteorites are mostly pieces of asteroids, this discrepancy was hard to explain, but a team from MIT and… Backyard, Night Sky 2008-08-18T14:23:00-06:00