planning

New crop planning tools - how much to plant and when

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu Extension has a new set of tools to help you plan just how many plants or beds you need to achieve your yield or market goals. Let's say you have a contract for 300 lbs of tomatoes, or 150 lbs of carrots, or that you hope to sell 25 lbs of...

Crop planning deep dive: Raising Root Vegetables Right

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu This week we dig deeper into root vegetables. By planning ahead and anticipating challenges, you can get ahead of common problems that limit yields. Get your stew mix ready, let’s talk carrots, beets, radishes, and turnips. Image...

Crop planning deep dive: Brassica bonanza

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu We are reviving and revising a series of crop-specific deep-dive articles we published in 2021. This week we are focusing on crops in the Brassica family, and tips for growing them successfully. By planning ahead and anticipating...

Grad party planning countdown

Reaching senior year of high school or college is an academic milestone worthy of celebration. When the time comes to start planning an epic graduation party, getting the timeline correct can make all the difference. Once you learn the graduation date Graduation season occurs in a very limited span...

How to allocate funds when planning a wedding

Whether it's a lavish, black-tie affair or a laid back gathering in the backyard, a couple's wedding day is a momentous, and often costly, occasion. According to the online wedding planning resource Zola, the average cost of a wedding in 2023 was $33,000. That's a significant sum for couples to...

Tricks for planning your summer getaway

Summer is a popular time of year. Boasting balmy temperatures and a relaxed atmosphere, summer can seem like a months-long vacation, even for those who spend time at home lounging around the pool or soaking up some late-afternoon rays on the patio. Even if life at home is a little more laid back in...

Tips for holiday parties at home

As November draws to a close, calendars start to fill up with social engagements celebrating the holiday season. The holiday season certainly is a time for merrymaking, as a 2023 survey of 2,000 Americans conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Chinet found the average person would attend five different...

Planning for long-term care

Long-term care is an important component of financial and personal wellness planning. Planning for long-term-care can help aging individuals maintain their independence and quality of life into their golden years. According to the National Institute on Aging, long-term care (LTC) involves a variety...

Call Munich to mind with your own Oktoberfest bash

Various regions around the world are known for certain celebrations that attract crowds from near and far. New Orleans' French Quarter lights up in honor of Mardi Gras; the Carnival of Venice is an historic festival full of masked balls that takes place around this Italian city of canals; people...

How to spend a great day at the zoo

Zoos, aquariums and wildlife centers offer visitors the opportunity to view exotic animals without having to venture too far from home. Zoos are great places to enjoy a full day of seeing wildlife and enjoying an extraordinary environment. Children certainly marvel at the sights at zoos, but...