Twilight gardening is a way to extend enjoyment of outdoor plants past normal hours. . .

“Just cool it, Mom. Everything will be OK!” This seldom eases parents’ concerns about the choices their teenage children make.
 
     “The teen years bring a real shift in decision-making. . .

Summer is in full swing and people are gardening, picnicking, hiking, fishing and, unfortunately, dealing with biting pests. . .
 

Hostas may be just the ticket for gardeners who want to plant something in a shady spot. . .
 

You’ve heard it forever: Drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day to be healthy. Do you really have to drink 64 ounces of water every day to stay healthy?
 
     “No, not really,” says Susan Mills-Gray, University of Missouri Extension nutrition specialist. “We take water in so many different ways each day. . .