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Christmas Tree Selection

How to Select a Christmas Tree

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Fall Plant Sale

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Union County Heritage Festival

The Wild Turkey 5K and the Union County Heritage Festival is held at the Union County Agriculture Center on …

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Student Loan Forgiveness Waiver

The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program is a benefit to everyone in the community who are looking for relief …

White Grub, Beetles, Japanese Beetle Grubs, White Larvae

Japanese Beetle Grubs in Turf

White grubs are the larvae of scarab beetles, which include the Japanese beetle. They are the grubs that I …

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Irrigation for Your Home

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Did You Stretch Today?

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Social Wellness

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How to Pick a Peach

July is here and that means it’s time for peaches. There is nothing better than standing in an orchard …

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Join Us for Canning 101

September is a great time for harvesting the last round of produce from your own garden. But what way …

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Choosing Healthier Cereals

Cereal can be a great breakfast option. It’s quick, easy, and there are lots of healthy options to choose …

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Using Berms as Barriers

If you want to create privacy, redirect wind, reduce noise, or stop erosion around your urban home, you can …

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