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02/09/2024

Getting ready to fire the microgreen room back up! Stay tuned!!

05/15/2023

The Appalachian Mountains are home to a wide variety of medicinal plants that have been used for centuries to treat various ailments.

The Appalachian Mountains are home to a diverse range of medicinal plants, many of which have been used for centuries by indigenous peoples and later adopted by European settlers. Here are some of the best medicinal plants found in the Appalachian Mountains: 1. Echinacea - Echinacea is a popular

05/09/2023

With just a few ingredients and some basic kitchen equipment, you can make your own pemmican and enjoy the benefits of this traditional Native American food.

Pemmican is a traditional Native American food that is made by drying meat and berries, and then grinding them into a powder. The powder is mixed with melted fat to create a high-energy, nutrient-dense food that can be stored for long periods of time without refrigeration. Pemmican was a staple food

01/24/2023

High pressure will work across the region today, leading to dry weather. However, an area of low pressure will track into the OH Valley later tonight and on Wednesday, before departing to the northeast on Wednesday night and Thursday. At the onset of precipitation tonight, rain could mix with snow, especially for locations near and north of Interstate 64. Otherwise, rain is anticipated late tonight and on Wednesday. Colder air will arrive Wednesday night behind the departing system and rain showers will change to snow showers. Scattered snow showers are expected to linger into Thursday evening. Drier weather is expected to follow to end the week.

12/31/2022

A new study finds that honey, unlike other sweeteners, may actually be good for cardiometabolic health.

A new study suggests that eating raw, monofloral honey could help reduce cholesterol and fasting blood sugar, making it a healthier alternative to other sweeteners.

12/22/2022

The passage of a strong cold front will bring a very steep and sudden drop in temps after it passes through the area tonight. Some locations may fall 50+ degrees tonight, with much of this happening in just a few hours. Rain occurring ahead of the front will quickly change to snow overnight. The combination of wind and very cold temps will create wind chill values of -25 to -35 degrees at times into Friday morning.

12/07/2022

Cold shot for Christmas?! Looking like a possibility as we flip the script from warm to cold later this month. The purple colors indicate temperatures WELL below normal for this time of the year. I’m seeing the cold air but can we get a system to throw us a snow chance? Something to monitor moving forward! 🎄🎅🏼❄️

11/21/2022

Eastern Kentucky will stay under the influence of high pressure through Wednesday. Temps increase gradually over the next couple of days with some locations reaching 60 by Wednesday.

11/16/2022

Cold weather reminder ❄️

Do NOT plug space heaters into power strips or extension cords. Plug space heaters directly into a wall outlet

Power strips are not designed to handle the high current flow required by a space heater and can overheat, causing a fire

11/14/2022

AWESOME CHICKEN SALAD

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons of mayonnaise
2 tablespoons of plain Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon of onion powder
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons dried cranberries
3 tablespoons of chopped pecans
1/4 cup diced Granny Smith apple
10 ounces (1 can) chicken breast, drained, cut into pieces
baby spinach leaves, optional
4 croissants or soft rolls, optional

Instructions:
In a medium bowl, combine mayo, yogurt, mustard, onion powder, salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary. Gently add the cranberries, pecans, apple and chicken.
Eat as is or place on sliced croissants with spinach or lettuce.

ENJOY!! 😎

11/01/2022

Building your own hoop house is not as hard as you think when you have all the know how.

Choosing to build your own greenhouse is an easy decision to make, and it’s not as hard as you may think. As with any project, just break this one down into steps and you won’t

10/31/2022

How old were you when you found out that a screwdriver handle is actually designed to put a wrench on it?

10/31/2022

10/30/2022

Fall on a Kentucky farm is hard to beat. 🚜🍂

This beautiful photo is from our friend 📸: Wayne Garmon Photography

10/29/2022

"Squirrel has been written about rapturously for years. And it has long been associated with elegant dining as well as with the simple food of the trapper and the nomad.”

"Squirrel has been written about rapturously for years. And it has long been associated with elegant dining as well as with the simple food of the trapper and the nomad.” Fast forward 30 or so years and squirrel season has once again taken a front-row seat. 30M PREP TIME : 1H COOK T

10/27/2022

Pumpkin is worth eating throughout the year. The orange orb is packed with nutrition and health benefits, yet low on calories, leaving no doubt as to its standing as a “superfood.”

14 eats and treats that can offer a healthy taste of autumn year-round

10/24/2022

Asian lady beetle vs ordinary ladybug
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10/16/2022

Alfalfa Sprouts, Mild flavor, mild crunch, big time nutrition!

Alfalfa sprouts are dense with dietary fiber and are known to reduce symptoms of constipation, diarrhea, and gastrointestinal distress. There is a surprisingly large amount of protein in alfalfa sprouts - nearly 10% of your daily requirement in a 100-gram serving. According to the USDA Nutrient Database, one cup of alfalfa sprouts has only eight calories but delivers 0.2 grams fat, 0.7 grams carbohydrate, 0.6 grams fiber, and 1.3 grams protein. In addition, alfalfa's rich soluble fiber content makes it a good food for combating cholesterol and feeling full.

09/26/2022

What To Watch For In The Night Sky This Week: September 26-October 2, 2022

Let's go stargazing! The northern hemisphere’s celestial highlights (mid-northern latitudes) for the week ahead.

09/19/2022

Kudzu Root: Benefits, Uses, and Side Effects

Kudzu root, also called Japanese arrowroot, is native to China, Japan, and Korea. These cultures have used it widely for centuries. Today, kudzu grows in other parts of the world as well, including in the southern United States.

The plant is a trailing vine that often grows over other plants and trees. As such, some people consider it to be an invasive w**d.

For over 2,000 years, people have used kudzu root in traditional Chinese medicine for purposes like treating fevers, diarrhea, and even diabetes and heart disease.

In its raw form, kudzu root resembles other root tubers, such as potatoes or yams. It has tan skin, white flesh, and an oblong shape.

Today, the most popular ways to use kudzu root are as an herbal supplement or a root tea.

However, you can also consume kudzu root as a food. People often eat different parts of the plant raw, sautéed, deep-fried, baked, or jellied.

You can eat the root as you would other root vegetables, like potatoes or rutabagas. Kudzu roots can be dried and ground into a powder, which some people use as breading for fried foods or as a thickener for soups and sauces.

What’s more, the kudzu plant leaves, vine tips, and purple flower blossoms are also edible.

Kudzu root contains more than 70 plant compounds, some of which may be responsible for the root’s potential health benefits

READ MORE: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/kudzu-root

09/18/2022

An emergency garden might be more important than you think.

When uncertainty brings hardship to your door, starting an emergency garden can ease financial strain and help put food on the table quickly.

09/17/2022

Crumbs moving independently across the kitchen floor? A line of small black things crawling in and out of your trash bin? Looks like you have an ant infestation. Here’s how to get rid of ants in your home—and prevent them from returning! Almanac.com/pest/ants

09/15/2022

Garlic is incredibly useful in the kitchen and surprisingly easy to grow in the garden. The best time to plant it is in the fall. Learn how and when to plant garlic so that you can maximize your harvest! Almanac.com/planting-garlic-fall

09/13/2022

Dry weather can be expected through the entire week, as high pressure maintains control across eastern Kentucky. Temperatures will start out seasonably cool, before gradually warming from mid-week on.

09/10/2022

Snapped this picture of 'Touch me not' today 📸

Touch me not, or some may know this as a jewelw**d plant.

Surprisingly, you can use jewelw**d as a food source in moderation. The tiny seeds taste like walnuts and can be safely consumed, as can the flowers which look so pretty in a summer salad. They are also good cooked and added to stir fry.

To eat the stems and leaves of the plant, harvest them when they’re still young in the spring and boil them for 10-20 minutes (changing the water at least twice) before eating them. This helps to remove the high amounts of calcium oxalates and selenium that these parts of the plant contain.

It is recommended that you not eat large amount of jewelw**d, even when cooked, because it can have a laxative effect, or contribute to the development of kidney stones due to their high oxalate content.

Jewelw**d for Poison Ivy:
Jewelw**d is best known for the sap found in its stem and leaves. This sap is said to relieve itching and pain from a variety of ailments, including hives, poison ivy, bug bites, stinging nettle, sunburn, and other skin irritations. The sap has also been shown to have anti-fungal properties and can be used to treat athlete’s foot.

Medicinal Uses of Jewelw**d:
Jewelw**d can be used as a remedy for poison ivy dermatitis (a rash from the oil urushiol). Rub jewelw**d juice on the poison ivy blisters and other parts of your skin that got exposed to the poisonous oil. This will help decrease the severity of the reaction & treat the area. You can also directly apply jewelw**d sap or jewelw**d leaves onto your skin if no jewelw**d juice is available. Some people apply jewelw**d juice to their skin prior to going into poison ivy areas—this helps create a protective barrier.

09/04/2022

Before you pulverize that little critter, take a second look.

For many of us, the sight of a creepy-crawly bug in our beautiful garden stirs an age-old instinct - SQUASH IT. But wait! Before you pulverize that little critter, take a second look. Many of

09/03/2022

Who says pumpkin spice is only exciting in latte form?

08/30/2022

Before radar existed, the weather was forecast by observing nature. Here are 20 signs that a harsh winter is coming ... 👇
https://www.farmersalmanac.com/20-signs-of-a-hard-winter-479

08/29/2022

When mint takes over your entire garden. 😂