Eggplant, or aubergine as the French and English like to call it, was first cultivated in China in the 5th century. When it was introduced to Italy in the 14th century, it was used as a decorative plant, and when brought to the Western hemisphere by European explorers, it was reputed to cause insanity and [...]
One of America's most popular pastimes, gardening, has the potential to be quite hard on our bodies. All that digging, raking, planting and trimming in the outdoor elements can take their toll on more than our knees and joints. If we're not careful all that effort to create a beautiful landscape can lead to dry [...]
The Ames Education Foundation helps fund educational projects the district is unable to do with their own budget. One of the programs in need is S.O.S. (Support Our Students). This program helps students, who may be from a family that struggles financially, to be prepared with appropriate school supplies in the fall. The Ames Education [...]
