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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Farmers Market Tips
Visiting the local farmers market is one of my favorite summertime activities. I love getting to visit with vendors, sample homemade goods, and buy locally grown produce. My favorite items to buy are peaches, corn, tomatoes, and cucumbers. My local farmers market has a flower stand, so I always leave with a bouquet!
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How to Caramelize Onions
Loads of recipes call for caramelized onions, but have you ever made them?
The good news is they add a lot of flavor to soups and meat dishes. (Liver and onions always go together for a reason!)
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Mississippi Medallion Plants: Proven Performers
Do you want surefire performance in your landscape and vegetable garden, but don’t know what to look for when you go to the garden center?
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The Food Factor: Broccoli Cheddar Frittata
Remember when you bought that head of broccoli on sale, but didn’t have a plan for it? Wash it, chop it, and let’s get dinner on the table in 30 minutes!
Frittatas are not just for fancy brunches! This nutritious, one-pan meal can be made with whatever vegetables you have on hand, though broccoli is one of my favorites. And it comes together so quickly, you’ll be out of the kitchen in no time!
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What’s This Plant?: Client Q&A
Do you have a mysterious plant coming up in your yard and you’re not sure how it got there?
Extension has answers. Our experts can tell you what it is and the best ways to eradicate, control, or manage it.
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The Food Factor: Blueberry Baked Oatmeal
Some mornings, it’s hard for me to make healthy breakfast choices. Whether I’m running out of time or tempted by a hot breakfast sandwich from the local fast food restaurant drive-through, preparing ahead of time helps me stay on track. I may even start experimenting by adding bananas in the pan first or swapping honey for the brown sugar.
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What to Do in Your Garden in May
I spent a lot of time working in my yard during April. I planted several pots, pruned my shrubs, and put down a fresh layer of mulch. It would be easy to sit back and admire my hard work, but with the warmer weather coming in, there’s still so much to do!
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The Food Factor: Fruits and Veggies – Do you Measure Up?
I get it. You’re busy. It’s hard to squeeze a lot of fruits and vegetables into your daily diet.
And, if you’re like me, when you hear a recommended number of daily servings, you just want to roll your eyes.
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How to Attract Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds are fascinating creatures and fun to watch. We usually begin to see them in Mississippi in March. Here are a few tips to draw them to your landscape.