RICHMOND — I know we have had several beautiful days recently and that puts gardening into the minds of many. But do not get overzealous! We still are probably going to have plenty of wintry days and frost before spring weather finally decides to arrive. With that said, there are a few vegetables that can be planted outside by the middle of this month: asparagus, beets, collards, kale, onion sets, peas, potatoes, radishes, rhubarb and turnips. Other plants, such as tomatoes or squash are too sensitive to be put out until we get past our frost free date, which for our area is around Mother’s Day.
Energy Expo
Did you cringe every time you had to pay your electric bill this year? Well, make your home more energy efficient! Come by the 2010 Madison County Energy Expo to pick up some tips on how to make your home more energy efficient, not to mention your life a little greener. The Energy Expo is this Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. at the Perkins Building on the EKU Campus.
There will be eight workshops on topics ranging from solar energy to composting to green landscaping. The class on recycling had to be canceled. For children, there will be classes on water quality and electricity. Workshops will start at 15 minutes past each hour and run for 45 minutes. These workshops are free. There also is a class on home weatherization that starts at 1:15 and ends at 2:45 p.m. Because participants will receive a home weatherization kit, a $15 donation is suggested. Check our Web site at http://ces.ca.uky.edu/madison/ and look under Links of Interest, for a complete listing and schedule.
Educational programs of the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service serve all people regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, disability or national origin.
Lifestyles & Community
The early garden
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Is MSG (monosodium glutamate) harmful?
Monsodium gluatamate (MSG) is a flavor enhancer often added to Chinese food, soups, processed meats and canned vegetables. The use of MSG remains controversial despite a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) statement that it is safe. Because of this, the FDA requires that whenever MSG is added, that it be listed on the label.
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Common-sense job hunting
I spent a day with a high-powered and high-profile friend who mentioned that he has more than 700 people a year ask him to help get a new job.
He’s not in the employment business, but is super well connected.
Every now and then, he gets the right person to the right job. -
It’s a love thing
“Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? As it is written, for thy sake we are killed all the day long, we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. For I am persuaded, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus, our Lord.” — Romans 8:35-39
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Managing the calving season
Providing sound management during the calving season can mean more live calves.
Excessive losses can mean the difference between a year’s profit or loss for a beef producer.
It is important to have a short calving period to allow frequent observation and assistance if needed. -
Spinach: It’s not just for Popeye anymore
A spinach-loving reader recently approached me to request a column on things to do with her favorite vegetable.
“Favorite vegetable?” You may ask, and rightly so.
When many of us were growing up …and we’re talking Baby Boomers here, the only spinach product known to us was the stuff that came in a can, and it was, in a word, horrible! -
Topping trees is a bad practice
Topping damages hundreds of trees each year in Kentucky.
Many people are unaware of the detrimental effects of this practice.
Topping involves the drastic removal or cutting back of large branches in mature trees leaving stubs.
Topping can make a tree hazardous and reduce its life. -
Tips offered for better credit
Many people are aware that their credit score is important, but do not really understand what it is or how to build a strong credit score.
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Josh Logan to perform in Kirksville
Hello everyone. Josh Logan will perform at Kirksville Community Center on Saturday from 6:30 to 11 p.m. and will entertain you with some great music.
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Church group to discuss ‘Bad Women of the Bible’
Tates Creek Baptist Church is having a special Coffee Talk Bible Study to discuss “The Bad Women of the Bible” on Tuesday, Jan. 31, at 11 a.m. in the church, located on Boonesborough Road.
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Preschool screenings and birthday surprises
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... and the wind blew and blew. Perhaps this is the windy season!
Where is the snow? Students are starting to do snow dances, hoping they can coax enough snow to fall so they can make a proper snowman.
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