"Kim (The Shawnee News-Star)"

Few things are more satisfying than to open my pantry door and see the jars of colorful produce lined up like a regiment of soldiers across the shelves; or to know that on blistering hot or cold snowy days, rather than going to the grocery store I can just check out the pantry or open one of my upright freezers, peruse the various shelves and bins to come up with a nourishing meal--with many of the ingredients grown, harvested and prepared for storage—right here at my Two Acre Paradise/Three Dog Circus. Other fixings may have been garnered from the overabundance of gardens, orchards or groves of friends and family.

Home is where the heart is. That sentiment may be especially true for seniors who have spent decades living in their homes.

Carla Smith Horticulture Educator, Pottawatomie County Extension Service Why do leaves turn colors in the fall? The magic of fall color varies some from year… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close