Local shopping is, unfortunately, often associated with higher costs. This is because of the time and effort spent in bringing local products to the customer without the benefit of spreading cost and effort over a large corporation.
Food and family is the main component of any Thanksgiving gathering, no matter the size. And though the gatherings may look different this year due to current health concerns, Thanksgiving is still all about the turkey.
The Life Skills Class at the Elementary School shopped at Brookshires while learning about money and budgets. Then they helped to cook their own Thanksgiving Feast. GAZETTE PHOTO / ELIZABETH LANNING
There are many advantages to planting legumes in pasture swards. Some of these benefits are: reduction or even elimination of inorganic nitrogen fertilizers, reduction in winter feeding costs as grazing can begin four to six weeks earlier in the spring, improved animal performance, lengthened grazing season, improved soil tilth, wildlife programs, weed suppression and subsequent reduced herbicide use.
Looking for a dense foliage tree suitable for a small yard? Well, The Oakland (Oak Leaf) Holly Tree may be just the ticket. This new holly species has unique foliage combined with a pyramid shape. The evergreen foliage is a semi-glossy (as opposed to shiny) green and leaves resemble oak leaves rather than the normal “holly” leaves. The tree never needs pruning and only grows to 15 -20’, with a width of 8-15’.
