By MARY ANN LIENHART CROSS Extension Educator-Health and Human Sciences, Purdue Extension Elkhart County GOSHEN — Last week I wrote about the health concerns of drinking too much pop because of all the sugar and acid and the negative effects on the body. From the emails and phone calls I know many of you were shocked …read more.

By MARY ANN LIENHART CROSS County Extension Director, Extension Educator – Health & Human Sciences, Purdue Extension Elkhart County What is your favorite beverage? What beverages do you drink at home, at work, and when eating away from home? I was pleased to hear recently that pop consumption is down a bit and water drinking is up. …read more.

By JOYCE ARLEEN CORSON Master Gardener A flower is born, lives out its life and dies. It makes seeds or dust for the next generation of flowers. Some flowers bear fruit or leaves that we may eat holding nutrients that feed or heal our bodies. The reason to remove the “deadhead:” it is the proper …read more.

By LIZ MCKINLEY, Warsaw Parks And Recreation Department WARSAW — The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department is proud to present free Water Play Day in Central Park, 225 E. Fort Wayne St., from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, for kids ages 6 to 12. Guests are asked to meet at West picnic …read more.

By STEPHANIE FAROH MA, RD, CD Extension Educator, Health & Human Sciences, Purdue Extension, Kosciusko County This week is my final chance to share my favorite health tip with you, as I have accepted a new position with Purdue Extension. I will be taking on new tasks as the Nutrition Education Program Trainer. In my …read more.

By JOYCE ARLEEN CORSON Master Gardener The hot days of July and August can take a toll on perennials that need to survive not only cold spring weather but the warmer months without rain. This is the ultimate challenge for the seasoned gardener. It is important to have rotating crops of flowers to have your …read more.