Houseplants not only beautify an indoor space, but they also freshen up the air, help to boost your mood and even reduce stress levels. There are many types of houseplants. Aroids from the family Araceae include common houseplants, such as Chinese Evergreen, Devil’s Ivy, Peace Lily and Philodendron. “They tend to be low light, reliable and easy to care for,” said Dr. … [Read more...] about What to consider when caring for houseplants
The Missouri State University family mourns the death of Dr. Ronald Del Vecchio, dean of the Darr College of Agriculture, who passed away April 4, 2022. Under Del Vecchio’s leadership, the college added academic programs, earned $10.4 million in grants, constructed an agriculture magnet school, and more. He oversaw the naming transition from the Darr School of Agriculture to … [Read more...] about Missouri State remembers Dr. Ronald Del Vecchio
Like humans, houseplants have light-driven internal clocks that affect their behavior. In winter, when the days are shorter, many plants enter a period of slow or no growth. More light in spring triggers active growth, which means it’s time to tweak your plant-care routines. Dr. Clydette Alsup-Egbers, associate professor of agriculture at Missouri State University, offers some … [Read more...] about How to care for houseplants in the spring
In 2018, a study published by researchers at Temple University and the Wisconsin HOPE Lab, found that 36% of students on U.S. college campuses don’t have enough to eat. To help meet the food needs of its students, Missouri State University through its Center for Community Engagement (CCE) set up the Bear Pantry in 2019. Since then, the pantry has grown, moving to a larger … [Read more...] about Growing to tackle food insecurity
What’s a permaculture garden and how do you set one up? Jennifer Morganthaler, clinical instructor of agriculture at Missouri State University, answers these questions and more on Well+Good. … [Read more...] about Creating a permaculture garden