Those of us outside of Wisconsin or Vermont may assume we have no chance of producing syrup without the abundance of sugar maples. After researching online and through the Minnehaha Conservation District, I found the native silver maples and box elders produce copious sap which is excellent for syrup. A generous neighbor offered their silver maples … More Maple Syrup- Untapped Liquid Gold
Elementary students around South Dakota have realized they are not limited by their young age. Here are 4 examples of young people who collaborated in meaningful ways to the hungry and working poor, both at home and around the globe. School aged kids through 5th grade in South Dakota and Minnesota helped raise over … More “Next Generation” Not Waiting Their Turn
South Dakota is a climate of extremes. Very cold winters and very hot summers. If you’re anything like me, I prefer my garden experience to be comfortable, therefore, much of my outdoor gardening preparations is spent in the comfort of my home. Regardless of what your garden looks like, here are 5 ways to improve this year’s garden … More Garden Projects to Motivate on a Cold Day