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Business

Grateful for being raised by an outdoor dad

My nephew called my father his “outdoor grandfather.” Dad always had his grandchildren on a boat, in the woods or in the yard. He loved ... Read more

by Rebecca Bates, Friday, June 16, 2017 8:49 pm

Business

Blueberries for the Fourth of July

This is not the first time I have written about blueberries. My fondness for them began in graduate school; my research project, thesis and course ... Read more

by Rebecca Bates, Friday, June 9, 2017 8:09 pm

Business

Bacterial wilt is attacking tomato plants

Bacterial wilt is one of several wilt diseases that attack members of the Solanaceous plant family. These family members include peppers, potatoes, eggplant and our ... Read more

by Rebecca Bates, Friday, June 2, 2017 9:45 pm

Business

Plant a piece of cultural history: The Southern Catalpa

Catalpas represent a Southern tradition at many levels. They are common fixtures along roadsides and old home sites. Their big green leaves, white panicle flowers ... Read more

by Rebecca Bates, Friday, May 26, 2017 9:25 pm

Opinion

Fairy rings: Not so magical

Warm weather and excessive rain encouraged mushrooms to sprout in our yard. When mushrooms appear in a circle or arc they are considered a turf ... Read more

by Rebecca Bates, Friday, May 12, 2017 10:14 pm

Opinion

Leaves of three, let it be

I learned how to identify poison ivy the hard way. As a teenager working at Noxubee Wildlife Refuge I had ample opportunity to encounter poison ... Read more

by Rebecca Bates, Friday, May 5, 2017 9:07 pm

Business

Go organic this summer

Most of us have our gardens planted. Cool temperatures and plenty of rain have made insect control a non-issue. But we all know this honeymoon ... Read more

by Rebecca Bates, Saturday, April 29, 2017 9:08 pm

Columns

Organic fire ant control

It is possible to control fire ants organically. Gardeners and homeowners have several organic treatment options that are quite effective. Many of these contain the ... Read more

by Rebecca Bates, Saturday, April 22, 2017 8:17 pm

Columns

Knock Out roses

Knock Out roses, introduced in 2000, are a commercial success, breaking all records for sales of a new rose. Knock Out roses are easy to ... Read more

by Rebecca Bates, Saturday, April 15, 2017 8:15 pm

Business

Easter lilies keep on giving

The Easter lily, the traditional time-honored flower of Easter, is highly regarded as a joyful symbol of beauty, hope and life. The large, trumpet-shaped, fragrant ... Read more

by Rebecca Bates, Saturday, April 8, 2017 9:25 pm

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