Monthly Archives: November 2017

Before winter arrives

Posted on 2017-11-09 by Karin Kiontke

The forecast is telling us that winter will take its first swipe at our region tomorrow afternoon. The night is predicted to be bitterly cold with temperatures in the 20s. The National Weather Service warns: “These conditions will kill crops and other … Continue reading →

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Of asters, bees and birds

Posted on 2017-11-02 by Karin Kiontke

Asters are reliable fall flowers. They bloom year after year from mid September until late October without requiring much care. Cutting them down once in early June delays the flowers a little bit and they show up when the summer flowers begin to fade. Now, most … Continue reading →

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