Books and Articles

Federal Food Safety Information

Methods to keep food safe, recalls and alerts, bacteria responsible for food poisoning, cooking temperatures, inspections and compliance, multimedia and educational material available.

Clean and Dry Valuable Papers

Wash the mud off, then spread and air dry individual pages.

Replacing Your Important Papers

How to replace certificates, licenses, registrations and records in North Dakota.

The 2009 North Dakota Weed Control Research Reports Book

 

The 2009 Sugarbeet Research and Extension Reports Book

 

Nutrition Education: Linking Research, Theory and Practice, Jones & Bartlett, 2007.

 

Cultural Competency resource book: "Working with Differences in Communities" by Schauber

Schauber, Ann C. (2002) Working with Differences in Communities. Corvallis, OR: Oregon State University Extension Service.

Cultural Competency resource for 4-H/Youth education: "Dimensions of Diversity" site (Penn State)

Description borrowed from site: "Welcome to Dimensions of Diversity! As the US becomes increasingly diverse and technology continues to “shrink” our world, we all have growing opportunities to work, play, and interact with a rich diversity of people from varying backgrounds. At this site, diversity is viewed from a broad perspective that includes many dimensions. The goal of this site is to provide resources to help all of us increase our awareness, understanding, and value of diversity. This site contains a quarterly newsletter, diversity program materials, publications, curricula, and links to other diversity-related resources and sites. Many materials may be downloaded and printed."

'The Houseplant Expert' by D. G. Hessayon

This book contains houseplant information.

'The Complete Houseplant Survival Manual: Essential Gardening Know-How for Keeping (Not Killing) More Than 160 Indoor Plants' by Barbara Pleasant

This book is an easy-to-follow, comprehensive encyclopedia regarding over 160 houseplants. It covers various houseplant care topics such as flowering, foliage, watering, as well as containing in-depth plant profiles.

"Foliage Houseplants" (Time-Life Gardener's Guide)

Houseplant information, put out by the Time-Life Series.

"Scotts Lawns: Your Guide to a Beautiful Yard" by Nick Christians, Ph.D. and Ashton Ritchie

A comprehensive guide on lawn care including topics such as: seeding, fertilizing, weeding, mowing, watering, aerating, problem solving, equipment myths, pest treatments, and other techniques.

"Fundamentals of Turfgrass Management (3rd Edition)" by Nick Christians

Complete introduction to all aspects of turfgrass management; includes establishment, mowing, irrigation, topdressing, fertilization, pest management, turfgrass diseases, etc.

"The Veggie Gardener's Answer Book: Solutions to Every Problem You'll Ever Face, Answers to Every Question You'll Ever Ask," by Barbara W. Ellis

A handy reference guide and vegetable gardening Q&A book; covering topics from basic to complex issues.

"Vegetable Gardening in the Midwest [Unabridged]," by C.E. Voigt and J.S. Vandemark

General gardening information for the Midwest; published by University of Missouri Extension Publications; Unabridged edition (November 1995)

"All New Square Foot Gardening: Grow More in Less Space," by Mel Bartholomew

This book explains square-foot gardening which uses 20% of the space of a traditional garden; explains how to create this type of garden, the growing mix needed, building your grow boxes above ground or as portable containers, how to organize your garden, how to plant this type of garden, etc. Contains instructions and illustrations.

"Sustainable Vegetable Production from Start-Up to Market (NRAES (Series), 104.)," by Vernon P. Grubinger

 

Annuals: Time-Life Gardener's Guide, by Time-Life books

 

Flowers for Northern Gardens (book), by Leon C. Snyder

 

Taylor's Guide to Perennials (book) by Barbara Ellis

A guide to growing perennials; propagation, new cultivars of the old-fashioned plants, popular ornamental grasses, low-maintenance gardens, ferns, etc.