K-State Research and Extension
Food can affect mental well-being
Depression and anxiety are the most common mental health conditions worldwide affecting individuals young and old. There are many factors that contribute to our mental well-being, including genetics, social and economic issues, substance use, and where we live. But did you know that what you eat can also play a role in your mood? Interactions between food and our mood are complex, but more evidence is emerging that there is a direct link.
Tomatoes need midsummer care
With summer vegetable gardens now in the ground and producing, many looming potential issues may be on your mind when it comes to one of the more popular vegetable crops: tomatoes.
Johnson County Fair begins July 28
The Johnson County Fair, featuring its annual mid-summer fun, begins July 28 and ends Aug. 3 at the county fairgrounds in downtown Gardner.
Silver Clovers has returned
Johnson County K-State Research and Extension is reintroducing Silver Clovers, a program for adults aged 50 and older.
Active retirees find meaning outdoors
Studies repeatedly show how the benefits of volunteering contribute to an overall healthier life. This is especially true when you find an opportunity that matches your talents and interests.
Gardening legacy of Dennis Patton
It was not surprising to me that Dennis Patton’s final column was about the Master Gardeners biennial garden tour on May 17-18 in Johnson County.
The garden tour was the brainchild of Dennis and the late Lyn Holiday, a Master Gardener from the class of 1994, who organized the first event in 1998, as another opportunity to showcase the beauty and value of gardening in Johnson County.
The garden tour was the brainchild of Dennis and the late Lyn Holiday, a Master Gardener from the class of 1994, who organized the first event in 1998, as another opportunity to showcase the beauty and value of gardening in Johnson County.