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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 from summer gardens. Tomato plants, okra, peppers ... Read more

by Rebecca Bates, Friday, July 27, 2018 9:34 pm

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 July and late August when the heat ... Read more

by Rebecca Bates, Friday, July 20, 2018 8:33 pm

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 the case. Fire ant control is a ... Read more

by Rebecca Bates, Friday, July 13, 2018 9:47 pm

Opinion

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 water in her Carolina skiff. After hours ... Read more

by Rebecca Bates, Friday, July 6, 2018 9:48 pm

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 a while is a favorite past time. ... Read more

by Rebecca Bates, Friday, June 29, 2018 10:09 pm

Opinion

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 good performance and bloom through the summer ... Read more

by Rebecca Bates, Friday, June 22, 2018 11:17 pm

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, those growing alone in open areas, trees ... Read more

by Rebecca Bates, Friday, June 15, 2018 9:22 pm

Opinion

Be careful with the mulch

It’s been instilled in most of us that mulch is a good thing. We know that mulch applied around the base of our trees will ... Read more

by Rebecca Bates, Friday, June 8, 2018 10:43 pm

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 a little bit of extra color to ... Read more

by Rebecca Bates, Friday, June 1, 2018 9:24 pm

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 area to another. When this happens, numbers ... Read more