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GREAT BEND TRIBUNE More By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Consider serving on the Cottonwood Extension Board There are four Cottonwood Extension District Positions that will be on the November ballot. While the election is still over six months away, the deadline to file for a position is just around the corner. When the Cottonwood District formed in 2017 our eight-member board was appointed by the County Commissioners in both Barton and Ellis County. So that all posi...

Go bananas in your landscape! By Ray Bodrey Special to the Star Bananas are a great choice for your landscape, whether as an edible fruit producer or simply as an ornamental, giving your space a tropical vibe. Bananas are native to southeast Asia, however, grow well across Florida. Complementary plants that can be paired with bananas in the landscape are bird of paradise (banana relative), canna lily, cone ginger, philodendron, coontie, and palmetto palm, just to name some. Bananas are very easy to manage during the warmer months. Bananas are water loving, and that’s putting it lightly. Pla...

GREAT BEND TRIBUNE More By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Heart health advice continued Last week I shared the importance of putting more plants on your plate as you work toward improving heart health. Hopefully my advice to eat more nutrient dense food that has not been highly processed with added sugar or fat has encouraged you to pay attention to what you eat. Today I want to focus on another component of heart health; exercise. A benefit of an active life is a hea...

With snow and ice still covering the ground it’s hard to believe that vegetable gardeners are beginning to plan for another growing season. We have hosted successful farmers market vendor workshops in the past in the Cottonwood Extension District. This year the Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) and K-State Research and Extension will go virtual with these workshops.

GREAT BEND TRIBUNE More By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Practice mindfulness everyday As our day to day schedule continues to be affected by the COVID pandemic, my hope is that you are staying well and finding ways to calm your mind and body each day. It is easy to get overloaded with news stories that we have no control over. Taking time each day for what I call “self-care” is more important than ever. Carving out time for whatever brings you peace of mind may ...