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I have had an influx of calls as of late about lawns around the county. Specifically in centipede lawns. I wanted to go through a few reminders as we get further into spring and into summer in a few months. To start with, I love centipedegrass. You may say why? Well it is called the…
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While buying roses from your local florist is and always will be a sure fire way to make anyone smile, growing your own at home can also bring smiles anyone that visits or passes by. This post is all about that gorgeous flower and how to grow your own at home! Roses are in thousands…
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I work closely with the Effingham Master Gardeners and they have a wealth of knowledge to share from their personal experience and from what they have learned. Today I wanted to share one of our Master Gardeners’, Mr. Mark Anderegg, experiments for growing tomatoes. Straw Bale Gardening Tomatoes – Mark Anderegg “I became interested in…
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Soil is just dirt to many people, it ain’t much of anything, but to anyone that grows food or plants, soil is everything! When I think of all the soil tests our office sends off, the one question I get asked the most when the results are back is, “how much lime needs to be…
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Christmas is right around the corner. Most of us have already decorated our homes in anticipation for the special holiday. When I think of classic Christmas, it is hard to ignore three things: The Nativity Scene, Christmas Trees, and the beautiful flower… the Poinsettia. Poinsettias are what I want to talk about with y’all…
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As we work off all the turkey and dressin’ from Thanksgiving before all the Christmas treats, our attention turns to decorating for the big day. The staple of this time of year is, of course, the Christmas Tree. Growing up, my family had a fake tree every year. I know, I know that is not…
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As we wrap up October and have moved into November, our minds often gravitate to that wonderful Turkey and Dressing we all love so much. It is super easy to forget some of the less exciting things to do during this time of year. I am here to remind us that it is a great…
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It is just about Turkey time. Nothing I love more than feasting with the family and watching some good football. A crucial part of that Thanksgiving trifecta is the feasting portion. No Thanksgiving season is complete without the turkey. In the spirit of Thanksgiving I wanted to give a few tips on safely handling your…
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