Local farmers to meet with elected officials to discuss drought condtions
      Local farmers are invited to attend a meeting to be held in the Haywood County Agricultural Service Center on Monday July 30, 2007 beginning at 10:00 am. The meeting is open to all agricultural producers in the area, but the focus of the meeting will be on the drought conditions that are challengi...
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Are your earthworms hungry? What about your soil?
      A healthy soil is home to an incredible number of creatures. The collection of soil critters from the tiniest microbe all the way up through beneficial mites to the mighty earthworm is called the "soil food web".
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THIS IS A HAMMER
Give oil stains the brush off
By Samantha Mazzotta
      Q:In a recent column, a reader wrote in about an oil leak on the floor of his shed. My experience was with a rather large stain from a 1984 Ford Ranger on my garage floor. I used the old-fashioned floor dry found at the auto store. Sprinkle it on liberally, and let it set for a week or two; it wil...
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Quick and inexpensive tips to beautify your backyard
      Sunlight and warm breezes signal the season for outdoor entertaining. For some, those words conjure up images of lounging on the beautiful backyard patio with friends and family.
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SUMMER WARNING
Riding mowers not meant for child's ride
      As the days grow warmer and the grass grows longer, the potential for accidents involving children and riding mowers increases as well. Giving a child a ride on a riding mower, even with the blades off, sends the wrong message: that the mower is a fun ride and not a machine with rotating blades t...
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Make craft projects shine this summer
      Game boards, flash cards and a beautiful high-gloss epoxy finish can turn a child's table into a fun learning center and a cherished keepsake that will stand up to years of play for children and grandchildren. This project requires no special tools or products except an epoxy resin (like Famowood...
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Water landscapes efficiently
      (MS) - There are certain ingredients vital to the survival of your landscaping. One of the most important is water. H2O is the lifeblood of plants, trees and lawns. Still, as simple as watering your lawn and garden may seem, there is in fact a science behind doing so correctly and efficiently.
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