http://extension.psu.edu/lackawanna/news daily 1 2011-01-06T18:30:43Z http://extension.psu.edu/lackawanna/news/2013/keep-interactions-positive-when-college-students-return-home College students are returning home for the summer... No publisher Debra Keiper 2013-05-19T12:00:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/lackawanna/news/2013/what2019s-in-a-name The name geranium brings to mind several things... No publisher Debra Keiper 2013-05-19T12:00:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/lackawanna/news/2013/plan-for-safe-teen-parties Proms, high school graduation parties, and other teen parties can raise concerns for parents... No publisher Debra Keiper 2013-05-13T13:21:18Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/lackawanna/news/2013/growing-sweet-corn Sweet corn can be one of the most rewarding garden treats. Sweet corn is the taste of summer... No publisher Debra Keiper 2013-05-12T12:30:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/lackawanna/news/2013/lackawanna-county-cooperative-extension-association-annual-meeting Please join us for our annual meeting at the Commonwealth Medical College... No publisher Debra Keiper 2013-05-08T13:55:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/lackawanna/news/2013/got-tents-in-your-trees Have you ever wondered why there are silky webs or tents in your trees... No publisher Debra Keiper 2013-05-05T12:30:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/lackawanna/news/2013/create-and-enjoy-healthy-salads Green salads have been a part of the human diet for centuries... No publisher Debra Keiper 2013-05-05T12:30:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/lackawanna/news/2013/penn-state-master-gardeners-plant-sale The dates are Thursday, May 9 & Friday, May 10 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Courthouse Square, Spruce Street & Adams Avenue, Scranton... No publisher Debra Keiper 2013-05-01T18:45:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/lackawanna/news/2013/are-any-of-you-history-buffs-even-if-you-are-not-you-have-a-physical-connection-to-the-past-via-this-newspaper On June 22, 1931, the Pennsylvania Legislature adopted the eastern hemlock as our state tree... No publisher Debra Keiper 2013-04-28T03:00:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/lackawanna/news/2013/reduce-family-stress-during-times-of-crises Today's families face many kinds of crises – divorce, unemployment, family illness, and alcohol and drug abuse... No publisher Debra Keiper 2013-04-28T03:00:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/lackawanna/news/2013/wash-fresh-produce Many might think that because the produce is locally grown it doesn’t have bacteria, fungi and other microbes... No publisher Debra Keiper 2013-04-23T14:19:19Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/lackawanna/news/2013/the-bug-box-praying-mantis The praying mantis is an insect that can stir our curiosity with its beauty and mystique... No publisher Debra Keiper 2013-04-23T14:15:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/lackawanna/news/2013/follow-food-safety-rules-to-keep-fundraisers-safe A church picnic, fire company chicken BBQ, or pancake breakfast can be profitable food events, but without proper attention to food safety they can turn into food-safety disasters... No publisher Debra Keiper 2013-04-21T12:30:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/lackawanna/news/2013/spring-planting Young plants need special care in order to thrive. Several factors will determine the success of a new plant... No publisher Debra Keiper 2013-04-21T12:30:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/lackawanna/news/2013/walk-your-way-to-fitness Walking might not be a way to loose 20 pounds without changing your eating habits... No publisher Debra Keiper 2013-04-17T16:10:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/lackawanna/news/2013/hotline-topics-azalea-leaf-gall Early spring is the perfect time to inspect your azaleas for leaf gall... No publisher Debra Keiper 2013-04-17T14:09:10Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/lackawanna/news/2013/families-spend-time-outdoors-being-active The warmer temperatures are an incentive to spend more time outdoors... No publisher Debra Keiper 2013-04-14T12:30:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/lackawanna/news/2013/is-your-landscape-sustainable With Earth Day and Arbor Day right around the corner, it is time to evaluate the function of the landscapes that exist in our communities and around our homes... No publisher Debra Keiper 2013-04-14T12:30:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/lackawanna/news/2013/less-salt-may-lower-the-pressure Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide, and high blood pressure is a major risk factor... No publisher Debra Keiper 2013-04-11T18:50:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/lackawanna/news/2013/mowing-for-a-healthier-lawn One thing is certain each year: as the weather warms in the spring, the grass will start growing and need mowing, and mowing, and... No publisher Debra Keiper 2013-04-10T17:55:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/lackawanna/news/2013/spring-clean-for-less Common and safe household ingredients such as plain soap, baking soda, and vinegar or lemon juice can be low cost ingredients for recipes, including window cleaning solutions... No publisher Debra Keiper 2013-04-10T17:20:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/lackawanna/news/2013/cooking-for-crowds-food-safety-strategies-for-community-organizations The Cooking for Crowds workshop will take place on Monday May 20, 2013, 6:00 p.m.— 9:00 p.m. at the Waverly United Methodist Church... No publisher Debra Keiper 2013-04-09T17:35:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/lackawanna/news/2013/savor-shallots Have you ever tasted shallots? These alliums look like small onions and grow in clusters with small bulbs joined at the base as they grow... No publisher Debra Keiper 2013-04-09T16:05:18Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/lackawanna/news/2013/make-your-own-casserole Don’t know what’s for dinner? Check your refrigerator and cupboards... No publisher Debra Keiper 2013-04-09T15:25:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/lackawanna/news/2013/pansies The calendar does actually say winter is officially over... No publisher Debra Keiper 2013-04-07T12:30:00Z News Item