Charles and Agatha are truly winning October, despite the circumstances. They’ve been sunbathing, wining and dining, camping out and playing in the leaves. One might even say they are living their best lives – if not for the fact that they are dead. Every Oct. 1, Lawrence resident Kelly ...

Freezing temperatures will likely arrive over the next few weeks in northeast Kansas, but the gardening season continues for vigilant gardeners who are interested in prolonging the harvest. How do these gardeners keep vegetables growing into fall and winter? Only certain crops are suitable for ...

Why do some trees display brilliant fall color while others drop their leaves without a show? Fall color in leaves of deciduous trees is determined by genetics, site conditions and weather. Here in Kansas, weather and site conditions can be especially limiting and make the extent of each ...

The 16th annual Kaw Valley Farm Tour will be held as planned on Oct. 3 and 4. The self-guided tour of local farms is an opportunity to meet farmers, learn about locally produced agricultural products and see ag production practices firsthand. The bulk of the tour is outdoors with plenty of ...

A rural-born husband and city-raised wife say they struck the perfect balance with their self-designed home, located just eight miles south of downtown Lawrence. The home, located on North 1000 Road, has the benefits of country living — a big lot and beautiful scenery — paired with a close ...

There is something about fall, with its cooler temperatures and changing leaves, that seems to lure even the most minimalist of decorators into setting pumpkins on the porch. Perhaps the cheery orange color is hard to resist, or there is something appealing about seeing the fruits of the ...