Author: Rebecca Bates - Page 2

Opinion

Fall gardening — fertilizing, weeding and such

Fall gardening is the way to have fresh vegetables right into winter. Many fall gardens are carried over ... Read more

July 27, 2018

Opinion

We’re in the dog days of summer

There is no mistaking that the ‘dog days’ of summer are here. We all know the period between ... Read more

July 20, 2018

Opinion

It’s time for fire ant control

We all hoped that the extra cold winter would decrease summer insect populations. Unfortunately, that is not always ... Read more

July 13, 2018

Opinion Columnists

Sitting on a sandbar on the Pascagoula River

A week on the Pascagoula River was just what I needed. Everyday my friend and I would hit the ... Read more

July 6, 2018

Opinion

Sassafras trees wear mittens and do much more

I love to take walks in the woods. Identifying native plants and bumping into those I haven’t seen in ... Read more

June 29, 2018

Opinion Columnists

Take care of roses during the summer

Summer is not the most enjoyable time to work in the yard but roses need attention to ensure ... Read more

June 22, 2018

Opinion

Trees are vulnerable to striking lightning

Lightning can strike just about anything tall, but trees do seem to be a frequent target. Tall trees, ... Read more

June 15, 2018

Opinion Columnists

Be careful with the mulch

It’s been instilled in most of us that mulch is a good thing. We know that mulch applied ... Read more

June 8, 2018

Opinion

Spruce up your garden with summer color

Summer is here and the weather is really heating up. Don’t let the heat stop you from adding ... Read more

June 1, 2018

Business

Millipedes are on the move

A few millipedes can always be found around homes; however, at times thousands of them will migrate from one ... Read more