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Autumn –A Good Time For Yardwork – for Oct. 8, 2009

By North Dakota State University October 8, 2009

Fall is a good time to plant trees and shrubs, plant winter-hardy bulbs, control weeds and get the garden in shape for the next growing season. Most trees and shrubs are available at retail stores in manageable containers that have the entire root system of the plant. Known as “container-grown” plants, they are placed into

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Reuse Those Old Cases

By Alma Barkman October 1, 2009

If you have empty CD cases lying around, put them to use. Five of them can be used to make an attractive and useful box, and the pictures you use to decorate them can be a hint as to what they hold. The one in the photo will be used to store seed packages, so

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Sisters Are Reigning Clydesdale Queens

By Darrell Nesbitt October 1, 2009

Two Strathclair, Manitobaarea sisters know full well how the adage, “if you want a stable friendship – get a horse,” rings true. The lives of Charity and Britney Martin are enriched through the pleasures of being involved in the horse industry. Not from a light horse perspective, but having a fondness for animals that stand

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The Clydesdale

October 1, 2009

The Clydesdale is a breed of heavy draft horse developed in and deriving its name from the district in Scotland where it was founded. Its type was evolved by the farmers of Lanarkshire, through which the River Clyde flows. The old name for Lanarkshire is Clydesdale. The most common colour in the Clydesdale breed is

Country Crossroads, Crops

All About Leaves

October 1, 2009

RENA NERBAS An easy secret to cutting fresh basil leaves into fine strips: Starting with the largest leaves, stack one on top of the other. Tightly roll leaves (beginning at the pointed end). Thinly slice rolled leaves crosswise into strips. Make your own air freshener: Mix 1/2 cup crushed bay leaf, 1/4 cup dried sage

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Bread Baking Then And Now

By Joanne Rawluk October 1, 2009

Bought bread was nonexistent in our home when I was a child. My mother baked all the bread we ate and the delicious golden loaves were cooked in her wood range. The aroma of fresh bread, buns and cinnamon rolls, which were ready for us when we came home from school, will remain forever in

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Readers’ Photos – for Oct. 1, 2009

October 1, 2009

ENOUGH ALREADY! With many areas of Manitoba experiencing too much rain this summer, the bees had to make up for lost time whenever the sun finally did come out.

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Students Learn About Modern Ag Methods At MZTRA Farm

By Daniel Winters October 1, 2009

“It’s like a circle, with things eating and pooping, and eating and pooping.” – DANNY First, they dug a shallow hole with a spade. Then, they picked around in the clumps of dirt for earthworms. All told, they found a couple of dozen slimy little wrigglers. For the Grade 10 students from Brandon’s Crocus Plains

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Winnipeg Planners Put Food On Development Agenda

By Lorraine Stevenson October 1, 2009

Call this planning what to have for dinner – for a very long time to come. The City of Winnipeg is now creating a 25-year blueprint for the city’s future and last week held round table discussions for residents to share their thoughts on food access and availability, food waste handling, urban agriculture and community

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Send Recipes Or Recipe Requests To: – for Oct. 1, 2009

October 1, 2009

RECIPE SWAP Tip For Slicing Raw Pumpkin Margaret Heise of Hamiota sends this tip for slicing a raw pumpkin without needing to get out the chain-saw. Microwave the whole pumpkin for one minute on high or slightly longer depending on size. Split the pumpkin in half and scoop out the seeds. Turn upside down on

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Autumn –A Good Time For Yardwork – for Oct. 8, 2009

Reuse Those Old Cases

Sisters Are Reigning Clydesdale Queens

The Clydesdale

All About Leaves

Bread Baking Then And Now

Readers’ Photos – for Oct. 1, 2009

Students Learn About Modern Ag Methods At MZTRA Farm

Winnipeg Planners Put Food On Development Agenda

Send Recipes Or Recipe Requests To: – for Oct. 1, 2009

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