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Fairy Rings

By Becky Emerson Carlberg Special to the Herald Democrat Fairy Rings have fascinated me for years. One spring I laid on my belly to get… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

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Growing Fall Tomatoes

If you want to try for a decent fall tomato crop, here are some things I've learned: There are two schools of thought - set out new plants you have started from seeds or purchased in July or carry over the spring plants into fall. If you decide to pull out the old plants, you will need to set out new plants that can stand up to the heat and still have time to produce a crop before the first freeze. The problem is that it's almost impossible to find tomato plants to replant in July, and it’s very stressful on new plantings when the temperature is so high. You would definitely want to provide some shade from the hot sun and drying wind.

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Hagerman announces August events

The following is the Friends of Hagerman NWR Press Release. For more information about these events, please email: friendsofhagerman@gmail.com . All events are sponsored by the Friends of Hagerman and occur at the Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center: 6465 Refuge Road, Sherman, TX 75092, unless stated otherwise.

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The Chandler Prickly Pears

By Becky Emerson Carlberg Special to the Herald Democrat When getting your garden in shape, look around to see what is growing close where you… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

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