LIFESTYLES
Teaching hands-on skills in a hands-off world
Like teachers everywhere, Jackie Shows spent the summer nervously wondering what fall semester would look like and how to prepare for it.
Designs for fall, ag scholarships and slow cooker meals
Decorating with fall colors, ag scholarships and seasonal slow cooker meals headline Quick Bites programs offered by the Mississippi State University Extension Service in October.
Felder Rushing: A nighttime showstopper
Goldenrod is blooming, and with early autumn colors hinting at the darkness to come it won't be long before Daylight Saving Time ends and we're left to reminisce on a porch swing or by the garden fire.
MSU aims to increase K-12 agricultural literacy with 'Farm to Classroom' initiative
A cross-college collaboration at Mississippi State University aims to foster agricultural literacy in local K-12 classrooms.
Gary Bachman: Plant crotons for fall foliage color
What a rollercoaster recently for Southern Gardening!
Bake it for breakfast
There's something about the teasing taste of fall we've had that stirs thoughts of plaid stadium blankets, wood smoke, cozy sweaters -- and comfort foods.
Foods to fuel families
Full days of learning and educational growth, whether taking place in the classroom or at home, require filling breakfasts, snacks and family dinners.
A perfectly dreamy dessert
Some desserts deliver sweet taste that satisfies taste buds while others provide a rich flavor that lingers long after you've finished that last delicious bite.
Dairy dishes deliver taste and nutrition
Cooler weather calls for comfort foods, and it's hard to top risotto for a heartwarming dish to share with the family on chilly days.
Pinwheels for peace
Imagine more than 200 handmade pinwheels spinning in the breeze, each one bearing a hope for peace from a child. That colorful sight will greet anyone passing Annunciation Catholic School at 232 N. Browder St. in Columbus on Monday -- International Day of Peace.
Columbus library will host Zoom program on cookbook project
The Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System (CLPL) is hosting the online presentation "Communities, Cookbooks, and Columbus: Local History Comes to Dinner" on Tuesday, Sept. 22 at noon.
Hazard Lecture to celebrate Beethoven with virtual concert
The year 2020 marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of Ludwig van Beethoven, one of the most admired composers in history.
SAAC to distribute free art boxes Sept. 26
The Starkville Area Arts Council will distribute free art boxes to children in Starkville and Oktibbeha County Saturday, Sept. 26 from 9 a.m.-noon during Art in the Park at J.L. King Park at 400 N. Long St. in Starkville.
Take steps to reduce pandemic litter
Increased littering of single-use items related to the novel coronavirus pandemic, including masks, gloves, and disinfecting wipes, has troubling consequences for the environment.
In the garden with Felder: Transition seasons 'a little at a time'
Garden space is precious, as are the time, effort and expenses required to grow stuff there. So, unless you garden for therapy, occasionally think about minimizing inputs and maximizing outputs. And grow what you need.
Community Calendar for the week of September 20, 2020
Southern Gardening: Prepare gardens before storms arrive
I write this while contemplating what a wild year 2020 has been. There's no need to remind anyone about the pandemic that has literally changed our landscape.
At-home tailgate
After what feels like an interminably long dry spell, football fans are finally getting a taste of what the 2020 season will look like.
A fall finger food for dessert
Pumpkin is the flavor of the season when fall comes around, especially when used in heartwarming desserts and sweet treats the whole family can enjoy.
Kid-friendly recipes for at-home learning
During a school year that's sure to be a new experience for students and parents alike, many of the everyday necessities, like eating breakfast and lunch, remain.
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1. MSU aims to increase K-12 agricultural literacy with 'Farm to Classroom' initiative COMMUNITY
2. Teaching hands-on skills in a hands-off world COMMUNITY
3. Designs for fall, ag scholarships and slow cooker meals COMMUNITY
4. Felder Rushing: A nighttime showstopper COLUMNS
5. Gary Bachman: Plant crotons for fall foliage color COLUMNS
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