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Winter care for houseplants
November 5, 2008
Although taking plants from the wild and bringing them indoors would seem to defy all things natural, evidence of wild plants being successfully cultivated indoors can be found in writings dating back » Full Story
Giant pumpkins — more than just a fad
October 22, 2008
It’s a competitive sport. Traditional. It requires hard work, determination, discipline, attentiveness, patience and the ability to anticipate. It’s grown in appreciation, not just in this country, bu » Full Story
Maple confections workshop offered
October 8, 2008
On Wednesday, Oct. 16, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Franklin County will be offering a Maple Confections and Value Added Maple Products workshop in the Kitchen Conference Room at the Franklin Coun » Full Story
Burn wood safely and efficiently
September 10, 2008
Here it is, mid-September. The kids are back to school, leaves are changing color, the sun is setting earlier and rising later, pumpkins are in the field, spiders are everywhere and there’s a distinct » Full Story
Biomass: Sustainable energy for the future
August 27, 2008
Imagine, if you will, that our next big energy resource find is the single most important energy find ever, and that it’s not in the oil fields of the Middle East, the former Soviet Union or Venezuela » Full Story
Workshop to look at ’98 ice storm tree damage
August 13, 2008
North Country residents are certainly no strangers to harsh, dangerous, unpredictable weather. Hammering rains, hail, sleet, snowstorms, blizzards, flooding, prolonged periods of sub-zero temperatures » Full Story
Experience 4-H at the Franklin County Fair
July 30, 2008
The 2008 Franklin County Fair is about to get into full swing. As always, there will be a midway full of rides, games and attractions and, of course, there will be all sorts of concessions and commerc » Full Story
Regional recycling project is getting underway
July 16, 2008
Traditionally, forages and grain have been stored in buildings made of wood, steel, and/or concrete. These include cribs, tower silos, bunker silos and barns.
Lately, however, pl » Full Story
Lately, however, pl » Full Story
Succession planting for higher garden yields
July 2, 2008
Let’s face it, anyone who plants a vegetable garden wants to benefit by yielding as much from his or her garden as possible. Those who plant large vegetable gardens often find themselves covered with » Full Story
Local farmers’ markets opening for summer
June 18, 2008
Freshly picked vegetables and fruits, homemade baked goods, locally prepared, pickled, brewed and smoked goods — all this and more — are on sale at the local farmers’ market. Stop in and select from t » Full Story
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