Are you ready to celebrate the vegetable gardener’s biggest holiday? The OSU Extension, Lucas County office is celebrating the summer holiday of “Sneak A Zucchini onto Your Neighbor’s Porch”. Join us in this fun seasonal festivity on August 8th! Have you ever filled stockings in the winter, snuck money under pillows or hidden eggs around […]
Mindful Eating
I recently had the opportunity to join some colleagues in attending “Mindfulness in Motion: A Daily Stress Reduction Program” by Maryanna Klatt, PhD, RYT, Ohio State University. One of the eight sessions was a Mindful Eating Practice. Participants were invited to bring a food item to class and follow the steps of the instructor to […]
Community Supported Agriculture
On these cold, blustery winter days are you thinking about fresh summer vegetables? Have you ever thought about joining a CSA? CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture and they are farms that offer opportunities to enjoy fresh, local produce during the growing season. CSAs are designed to promote a working relationship between the customer and […]
Less Stress Holidays
In our household, between the end of November and the beginning of January not only do we celebrate the national holidays like Thanksgiving and New Years’ we also celebrate five family birthdays! As nice as it is to spend time with family and celebrate all these milestones, it adds a lot of extra planning, shopping […]