Gardening is an activity for all ages, abilities, spaces, and backgrounds. While it’s enjoyable to dream about all the seeds, plants, and tools that could be purchased for the garden, there are just as many options that can be saved, reused, or shared. These examples are certainly not exhaustive. Use this as a starting point to decide on your best upcycled tools for the family garden. Check here for other ideas for reusing over recycling from NC State Extension.
Thank you for attending the virtual Taming Transitions lunch and learn. Resources and links listed below.
If you enjoyed this lunch and learn, you might be interested in:
Taming Transitions Lesson Description: On March 25th, 2020, Dave Hollis suggested, “in the rush to return to normal, use this time to consider which parts of normal are worth rushing back to”. Now, a year later, as COVID-19 vaccinations are slowly becoming available, it is still a valid question and it might be hard to define “normal”. Ohio State University Extension invites you to take some time to consider your goals, reduce stress and make plans for a successful transition into your idea of “normal”.
Presented March 25, 2021, by: Patrice Powers-Barker from lucas.osu.edu and Emily Marrison from coschocton.osu.edu
Handouts:
Links:
References:
Coyne L., Gould E., Grimaldi M., Wilson K., Baffuto G., and Biglan A. (2020). First Things First: Parent Psychological Flexibility and Self-Compassion During COVID-19. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40617-020-00435-w
Kumar, A., Killingsworth, M., and Gilovich, T. (2014, August 21). Waiting for merlot: Anticipatory consumption of experiential and material purchases. Psychological Science. https://doi.org/10.1177%2F0956797614546556
Lieberman, M., Eisenberger, N., Crockett, M., Tom, S., Pfeifer, S., and Way, B. (2007). Putting feelings into words: Affect labeling disrupts amygdala activity in response to affective stimuli. Psychological Science. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17576282/
Neff, K., Rude, S., & Kirkpatrick, K. (2007). An examination of self-compassion in relation to positive psychological functioning and personality traits. Journal of Research in Personality. Volume 41: 908-916.
Neupert, S. (2020). Knowledge is power: learning more about COVID-19 can reduce your pandemic stress. North Carolina State University. https://news.ncsu.edu/2020/08/knowledge-reduces-covid-stress/
Neupert, S. (2020) Quiz: Pandemic stressbusters. Accolades Magazine. North Carolina State University. https://web.ncsu.edu/accolades-magazine/2020/10/15/quiz-pandemic-stress-busters/
Pearman, A., Hughes, M., Smith, E., Neupert, S. (2021). Age differences in risk and resilience factors in COVID-19 related stress. The Journals of Gerontology: Series B, Volume 76, Issue 2, February 2021, Pages e38–e44.
Polk, M.G., Smith, E.L., Zhang, L.-R., & Neupert, S.D. (2020). Thinking ahead and staying in the present: Implications for reactivity to daily stressors. Personality and Individual Differences.
Praharso, N., Tear, M/, Cruwys, T. (2017). Stressful life transitions and wellbeing: A comparison of the stress buffering hypothesis and the social identity model of identity change. Psychiatry Research. Volume 247: 265-275
This page shares links to the topics we’ve talked about during online mini-lessons, while school (and work) is still virtual in 2021.
Breathe 
JustBreathe is a small, simple graphic to help you sync your breathing. Watch and follow with your inhales and exhales.
Mindful Breathing: Roberto P. Benzo, Mayo Clinic including various breathing audio files including a short “3-minute mindful breathing for the daily journey”
Learning to Keep Calm Handout (includes 4-7-8 Breathing)
Mindfulness Practices
Ohio State University, Wexner Medical Center Mindfulness – free practices
Three Senses Mindfulness Activity for Kids, Teens and Adults
Apps
What Mindfulness App Should I Try?
Short list of Meditation Apps
Set Intention for the day
3-Minute Mindful Practice To Start Your Day (2016) by Hillary Wright at Mind Body Green
Body Scan
Guided Meditations, UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center
Additional Links
Rose, Thorn, Bud, name your high, low, and something you’re looking forward to
4 Ways to Be Well While Working From Home by Theresa Glomb, Leadership in the Age of Disruption
In a season where there’s usually more than enough to do, we find ourselves living history with challenges all around us. We are grateful for colleagues who joined us for 30 minutes of mindfulness during our Annual Extension Conference, online 2020. This page will share some links related to the short mindfulness practices we experienced during the session.
The premise of the winter session was “if I only have …. a short amount of time” to practice mindfulness, what can I do? We encourage individuals to create a routine and habit to practice mindfulness on a daily basis and it can also fit in throughout the day.
If I only have 30 seconds …
Just Breathe, OSU Your Plan 4 Health
If I only have three minutes …
Set a Daily Intention, by University of Delaware
If I only have five minutes …
Experience Five Senses by Jennifer Williamson
If I only have ten minutes …
Today’s guided imagery practice of the snow globe was scripted by Patrice Powers-Barker. If you are interested in listening to other Guided Imagery Practices, please visit the Wexner Medical Center.
December 8, 2020, session was lead by Patrice Powers-Barker (powers-barker.1@osu.edu), Melinda Hill (hill.14@osu.edu), and Shannon Carter (carter.413@osu.edu) on behalf of the OSU Extension Mindful Wellness team.
On Thursday, October 29th Making Powerful Impacts with a New Family Ecological Framework will be one of the online break-out sessions at the 2020 Annual Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Conference.
We invite you to join us:
Description: Workshop session participants will be introduced to an energetic, lovable, Ohio family and will work in small groups to determine how the four concepts apply to different situations for this family and then share with the larger group. This activity will spark ideas for additional ways to apply this framework to work on various topics with families across the state.
Presenters & Group Facilitators: James Bates and Erin Yelland* with Patrice Powers-Barker, Emily Marrison, Melissa J. Rupp, Laura Stanton, Kathy Tutt, Courtney Woelfl (email links at end)
*Bates and Yelland are co-authors of Family Rules, Family Relationships, and the Home: Reconceptualizing Policy, Systems, and Environmental Change in the Family Context published in 2018 in The Journal of the National Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (see page 112)
References:
Bates, J. and Yelland, E. (2018). Family Rules, Family Relationships, and the Home: Reconceptualizing Policy, Systems, and Environmental Change in the Family Context. The Journal of the National Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. Volume 13.
Brutus Buckeye (2020). The Ohio State University. Retrieved 10/5/2020 from https://ohiostatebuckeyes.com/brutus-buckeye/
Bourhis, R., & Lanyon, S. (2015). The Autobiography of Brutus Buckeye: As Told to His Parents Sally Lanyon and Ray Bourhis https://www.amazon.com/Autobiography-Brutus-Buckeye-Parents-Bourhis/dp/1939710375
Chute, T. (2014). Interview of Ray Bourhis and Sally Lanyon. Ohio State University Archives. Ohio State University. University Archives Oral History Program. Ohio State University Oral History Project. https://kb.osu.edu/handle/1811/73533
Gregson, J., Foerster, S. B., Orr, R., Jones, L., Benedict, J., Clarke, B.,… Zotz, K. (2001). System, environmental, and policy changes: Using the social-ecological model as a framework for evaluating nutrition education and social marketing programs with low-income audiences. Journal of Nutrition Education, 33, S4-S15.
Kegler, M. C., Honeycutt, S., Davis, M., Dauria, E., Berg, C., Dove, C., Gamble, A., & Hawkins, J. (2015). Policy, systems, and environmental change in the Mississippi Delta: Considerations for evaluation design. Health Education & Behavior, 42(1S), 57S-66S. doi.org/10.1177/1090198114568428
McLeroy, K. R., Bibeau, D., Steckler, A., & Glanz, K. (1988). An ecological perspective on health promotion programs. Health Education Quarterly, 15, 351-377.
Moore, T. & Asay, S. (2015). Family resource management. In M. J. Walcheski, & J. S. Reinke (Eds.), Family life education: The practice of family science (pp. 205 -212). Minneapolis: MN: National Council on Family Relations.
Real Money Real World (2020). Ohio State University Extension. Retrieved 10/14/20 from https://realmoneyrealworld.osu.edu/home
Tudge, J., Mokrova, I., Hatfield, B. and Karnik, R. (2009). Uses and Misuses of Bronfenbrenner’s Bioecological Theory of Human Development. Journal of Family Theory & Review. December 2009: 198 – 210.
What Is ‘Policy, Systems and Environmental Change’? (nd). Cook County Department of Public Health. Retrieved 09/22/20 from https://www.douglas.k-state.edu/docs/healthandnutrition/What%20Is%20Policy%20Systems%20and%20Environmental%20Change.pdf
Co-presenters, October 2020
James Bates bates.402@osu.edu
Erin Yelland erinyelland@ksu.edu
Patrice Powers-Barker powers-barker.1@osu.edu
Emily Marrison marrison.12@osu.edu
Melissa J. Rupp rupp.26@osu.edu
Laura Stanton stanton.60@osu.edu
Kathy Tutt tutt.19@osu.edu
Courtney Woelfl woelfl.1@osu.edu
Inspired by the work of Utah State University Extension and their Create Better Health series of recipes, specifically their Create a Skillet Meal handout, this create-your-own Creamy Pumpkin Pasta is a good choice for a few reasons:
The photo shows the recipe on the left with fresh rosemary, cooked on the stovetop and the right shows the recipe with nutmeg and crushed red pepper cooked in an electric skillet with deep sides and glass lid.
Approximately 4 servings
Pasta – 8 oz pasta (linguine, penne or egg noodles)
Broth – 4 cups (can choose low-sodium, vegetarian, etc.)
Canned Pumpkin – 2 cups (1 – 15-oz can pumpkin)
Cheese – 4 oz (cream cheese, goat cheese or mascarpone)
Pepper – ¼ teaspoon
Choose Seasonings
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg OR 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Decide on optional ingredients:
• Optional (to cook in the one-pot recipe): ½ medium onion (about 1 cup) and 2 Tablespoons chopped garlic, salt to taste
• Optional: (to add to the pot towards the end) a large handful of fresh chopped greens such as spinach, arugula, swiss chard to cook or wilt towards the end
• Optional (to garnish): fresh parsley, parmesan cheese
1. Choose your favorite one-pot cooking method: either a large, heavy pot on the stovetop or a medium to large size electric skillet with a glass lid.
2. Add pasta, broth, pumpkin, pepper, and dry seasonings to the pot. (if choosing to use onions and or garlic, add this also).
3. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook. Stir frequently, until the liquid is almost completely evaporated (approximately 10 minutes). The pasta should be tender and the sauce will start to thicken.
4. Remove from heat. Stir in the cheese until it is melted and combined. If using fresh chopped greens or fresh rosemary, add it at this point. Let sit a few minutes for the sauce to thicken.
5. Serve with (optional) garnishes like fresh parsley and parmesan cheese.
(one-page Handout_CFLE in workplace . All information on handout is listed below)
Questions for students: 
Suggested Readings:
Myers-Walls, J. A., Ballard, S. M., Darling, C., & Myers-Bowman, K. S. (2011). Reconceptualizing the domain and boundaries of family life education. Family Relations, 60, 357-372. www.ncfr.org/sites/default/files/domains_article_fr.pdf
Kirby Wilkins, J., Taner, E., Cassidy, D. & Cenizal, R. (2014). Family Life Education: A profession with a proven return on investment (ROI). National Council on Family Relations, white paper. www.ncfr.org/sites/default/files/ncfr_white_paper_family_life_education.pdf
Organizations:
Tools:
Other Links (related to the class presentation):
Other links (related to Patrice’s certification)
December 2020
To Extension colleagues from other states, please see below with details about OSU Extension’s 2019-2020 partnership with the Ohio Housing Finance Agency.
To OSUE colleagues. If you are interested in …
The Ohio State University Extension Homebuyer Education Team is pleased to celebrate a successful partnership with the Ohio Housing Finance Agency. The team will be co-presenting at the 2020 National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS) Virtual Annual Session.
A list of state housing finance agencies is available from the National Council of State Housing Agencies at this website: https://www.ncsha.org/housing-finance-agencies-list/
REFERENCES
Evidence for asset building. (2011). MassINC. Retrieved 08/03/20 from https://massinc.org/2011/06/16/evidence-for-asset-building/
Housing Counseling through Cooperative Extension (2017). The Bridge: The Office of Housing Counseling Newsletter. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. VOLUME 5, ISSUE 9 MARCH 2017 https://www.hud.gov/sites/documents/OHC_BRIDGE033017.PDF
Loibl, C., Durhan, J., and Moulton, S. (2018). Rich Opportunities from Collaboration with a State Housing Finance Agency. Journal of Extension. v56-7 iw5. Retrieved 08/03/20 from https://www.joe.org/joe/2018december/iw5.php
Myhre, M., and Elsasser Watson, N. (2017). Housing Counseling Works. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Retrieved from https://www.huduser.gov/portal/sites/default/files/pdf/Housing-Counseling-Works.pdf
Moulton, S., Collins, J., Loibl, C., and Samek, A. (2014). Effects of monitoring on mortgage delinquency: Evidence from a randomized field study. Journal of Policy Analysis and Management. https://doi.org/10.1002/pam.21809
Sackett, C. (2016). The Evidence on Homeownership Education and Counseling. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Retrieved 08/03/20 from https://www.huduser.gov/portal/periodicals/em/spring16/highlight2.html
For more information about the OSU Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Mindful Wellness Program please visit the website.
Agenda, Handouts and Links, August 20, 2020As part of the 2020 Family and Consumer Sciences Professional Development Monthly In-services that have moved to a virtual platform, we are pleased to invite all OSU Extension staff to join our August Mindfulness In-Service. This In-Service will focus on the 2019 Mindful Wellness Curriculum, general resources, an on-your-own mindfulness activity, and experiences related to the broad topic of mindfulness. Mindfulness is applicable to OSU staff across all Extension program areas. Participants decided if they wanted to attend one, two, three, or all four of the August 20th sessions. Description of Session 1: Introduction to Mindfulness, using the OSU Extension Mindful Wellness Curriculum 9:00AM-10:30AM The Mindful Wellness curriculum (2019) is designed to equip healthy adults with practice and skills to strengthen the mind and body connection and promote holistic health and wellness across the lifespan. Participants in this session will participate in the one-hour Introduction to Mindfulness class and will learn more about the Mindful Wellness curriculum. For those who have previously attended a Mindful Wellness Curriculum training, the presentation will look familiar to what has been shared in the past but you are welcome to attend. We have found that we always learn something new about mindfulness even if it is an introduction lesson. Presenters: Melinda Hill, Marie Economos, Pat Holmes and Chris Kendle.
Description of Session 2: Mindfulness as a Tool During COVID-19, 11:00AM-12:00PM Even before the arrival of COVID-19, stress had already been identified as a major health problem for Americans. Not only do we need to care for health and wellness when there is illness, but we also need to practice preventive care to stay well physically, mentally, and emotionally. Although we could never cover all of the resources related to mindfulness, this session will highlight some easily accessible, online, educational resources. They will be shared as timely tools for personal and professional use during this time of uncertainty. Presenters: Patrice Powers-Barker, Shari Gallup and Laura Stanton.
Description of Session 3: Mindful Afternoon Special – Your Choice Do you remember “specials” in school like classes for art, physical education and music? We invite you to plan a mindfulness special today. We know the days are busy, you need to fit things in and multitasking seems like the only option. We also know the benefits of practicing mindfulness. We invite you to use this time for personal mindfulness practice. We will share a list of ideas prior to the day, have an open zoom call (with music but no discussion or lesson) and then collect a list (via chat) of what our colleagues chose to do to practice mindfulness.
Description of Session 4: Mindfulness Panel, 2:00PM-3:30PM In Mindful Foundations (one of the individual lessons within the Mindful Wellness curriculum series) instructors are encouraged to, “Open the class with a short example from your own mindfulness journey. This is so powerful for the class to understand the how and why of your passion for topic.” Join this session to learn from FCS colleagues who have found a mindfulness practice that works best for them. Practicing mindfulness offers not only personal benefits but can also increase professional excellence.
Questions? The following professionals are on the 2020 Mindful Wellness Team and help with the planning and presentation of this in-service (all emails coming soon!) Stacey Baker baker.782@osu.edu Shannon Carter Carter.314@osu.edu Marie Economos economos.2@osu.edu Shari Gallup gallup.1@osu.edu Whitney Gherman gherman.12@osu.edu Misty Harmon harmon.416@osu.edu Melinda Hill hill.14@osu.edu Pat Holmes holmes.86@osu.edu Chris Kendle kendle.4@osu.edu Patrice Powers-Barker powers-barker.1@osu.edu Roseanne Scammahorn scammahorn.5@osu.edu Laura Stanton stanton.60@osu.edu Michelle Treber treber.1@osu.edu Kathy Tutt tutt.19@osu.edu |
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As COVID-19 shut down early springtime opportunities to meet in person, OSU Extension Lucas County is fortunate to partner with other community organizations to offer information and support to gardeners. The Ebeid Institute, Urban Agriculture Alliance of Lucas County, and The Arts Commission are offering monthly garden call-in shows along with OSU Extension, Lucas.
The call-in show is on the second Tuesday of the month at 1:00 pm. Please follow these steps to join the call. Dial 1-512-626-6799. Enter 942-8492-0361. Press #. See below for the flyers and themes of upcoming and previous monthly calls.
For any questions about “how-to” garden (or about the Garden Call-In Show) please email lucascountymastergardener@gmail.com or call the Horticulture Hotline at 419-578-6783 (Monday and Wednesday 10 am – 1 pm)
To share this information with others: go.osu.edu/gardencall
August 11th – Fall Victory Gardening
Victory Gardens – Let’s Grow Ohio #OhioVictoryGardens u.osu.edu/OhioVictoryGardens/
July 14th – Fall Vegetable Gardening
June 9th – Gardening as a Self-Care Practice
Gardening As Self Care Practice – Handout
Gardening as a Self-Care Practice, Live Smart Ohio Blog Post (06/18/20)
May 12, 2020
Guide to Growing Your Own Food, 2020 by Urban Agriculture Alliance (UAA) of Lucas County
Garden Call-in Show, May Call In agenda, 2020
Guidance for Community Gardens, COVID-19