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Two win at N.C. Mountain Fair
FLETCHER — Two Union County exhibitors’ entries were named Grand Champion during the N.C. Mountain Fair, which opened Sept. 11. Robert Smith’s entry was named Grand Champion in the Toggenburgs c...
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Pollution-control funds available for farmers
MONROE — The Union Soil & Water Conservation District will soon receive its cost-share allocation from the state for non-point source pollution control from agricultural activities. These fu...
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TOM WALDEN: Plants from loved ones most precious ones we own
MARSHVILLE — From time to time, I talk about where and how I’ve acquired some of our plants. I’ve mentioned many local nurseries I’ve purchased from over the years. There are at least a half doz...
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Time for cover crops, or cold weather plants
Choose between more production and beefing up the soil for next summer.
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Fall is good time to plant most grasses
As a rule, diseases and pests are not at their peak. All this makes for good growing conditions.
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