Dubuque Winter Farmer's Market
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Farmers’ Market and your health
Did you know that shopping at the Farmers’ Market can improve your health? A study by the Project for Public Spaces revealed that people who shop at farmers’ markets have 15-20 social interactions per visit, while they would only have…
Read MoreRed Eggs
Did you know that the egg-the universal symbol of rebirth-finds its way into many different types of spring rituals? In ancient Persia, Greece, Egypt, and Rome, red eggs, representing life and rebirth, were given as gifts during the spring. At…
Read MoreVegetables and frost
Did you know that some vegetables will tolerate a light frost in your garden? Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, lettuce, peas, spinach, and turnips actually prefer cooler temperatures and will do better before the hot summer temperatures start. These plants can…
Read MoreRoot cellars
Did you know that root cellars have been found in the remains of ancient civilizations, beginning in prehistoric times? They used them in Europe extensively, so it is not unusual that our pioneers brought the idea of root cellars to…
Read MoreCold and Sickness
Did you know that being cold might not actually be what makes you sick? Almost every mother has said it: “Wear a jacket or you’ll catch a cold!” Is she right? So far, researchers who are studying this question think…
Read MorePlants, trees and Midwest weather
Did you know that many of our native plants and trees are capable of surviving temperatures of -40 degrees (or lower)? After they are acclimated by milder temperatures at or below freezing for an extended period of time, native trees…
Read MoreWhole grains and health
Did you know that eating grains, especially whole grains, provides health benefits? People who eat whole grains as part of a healthy diet have a reduced risk of some chronic diseases. Grains provide many nutrients that are vital for the…
Read MoreGroundhogs and weather
Did you know that the groundhogs aren’t very accurate at predicting the weather? According to the StormFax Weather Almanac and records kept since 1887, Punxsutawney Phil’s weather predictions have been correct 39% of the time. The National Climatic Data Center…
Read MoreBlack walnuts
Did you know that walnut shells are so hard that they are commonly crushed and used as industrial abrasives? The shells are bio-degradable, non-toxic, and environmentally safe. Walnut shell abrasives were originally developed for cleaning gasoline and diesel engines due…
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