If you’re a gardener, March is likely an exciting month for you with the arrival of spring. You’re anxiously waiting for the weather to warm up enough so you can safely put those warm season crops into the ground.
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aAs the weather warms and flowers bloom, spring is the perfect time to freshen up your home—starting with your food storage areas. Keeping your pantry and refrigerator clean and organized helps keep your family safe and reduces food waste. Here’s a simple guide to get you started.
The annual Central Texas Pecan Program will be conducted by the Texas AgriLife Extension Office in Mills County on Wednesday, April 9th at the Mills County Civic Center at 1103 Cline St. in Goldthwaite. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. and the program will begin at 9:00 a.m. concluding at 2:30 p.m.
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“The color of fruits and vegetables is an important indicator of their nutrient content and their underlying health benefits” says Dr. Sumathi Venkatesh, a Health Specialist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. Each color implies specific phytonutrients present in them. Phytonutrients are natural compounds produced by plants that are present in foods such as fruits, vegetables, beans, and grains. A few notable phytonutrients that we get from these foods are beta-carotene, lycopene, lutein, resveratrol, anthocyanins, and isoflavones. Phytonutrients have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Consuming a diet rich in phytonutrients will improve blood circulation and heart health, promote bone and joint health, and strengthen the immune system to fight against infections and diseases.
Warm-season vegetables grow best when the weather is hot, and the risk of frost is gone. These plants need full sun and warm soil to grow well. Common warm-season vegetables include tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, squash, beans, okra, corn, and melons.
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The annual Central Texas Pecan Program will be conducted by the Texas AgriLife Extension Office in Mills County on Wednesday, April 9th at the Mills County Civic Center at 1103 Cline St. in Goldthwaite. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. and the program will begin at 9:00 a.m. concluding at 2:00 p.m.
Topics and speakers will include:
Every year during the month of March the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics celebrates National Nutrition Month. This year’s theme is “Celebrate a World of Flavors,” and focuses on celebrating foods and flavors from different cultures all around the world.