Lifestyles
ACES: Peach management
Peaches are not the easiest crop to grow, meaning that growers must properly management their orchards. The following ... Read more
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SILVER LININGS: Nov. 21-25
Week of Nov. 21-25 Limestone County Council on Aging Tracy Wooldridge/Nutrition Coordinator (256)216-3909 Office (256)233-6412 Hours: Elkmont, East ... Read more
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Thank-A-Farmer: Isom’s Orchard
The Isom family has lived in Athens for generations. Kent Isom says his grandfather started the farm as ... Read more
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Cold snap should have ‘minimal effect’ on crops
Temperature plays a big part in the success or failure of many crops like peaches and strawberries. A ... Read more
Columns
ONE GARDENER TO ANOTHER: Life is peachy in Alabama
Last week, I wrote about Alabama’s state flower, the camellia. When I started the article, I had intended ... Read more
Local News
Cool and collected: County in good shape for peach chill hours
Growing crops requires a great amount of work and attention to detail, but even the most attentive farmer ... Read more
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Senior announcements for week of Nov. 2–6
Week of Nov. 2–6 Limestone County Council on Aging 256-233-6412 Hours: All Nutrition centers are closed at this ... Read more
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Senior announcements for the week of Oct. 5-9
SENIOR ANNOUNCEMENTS Week of Oct. 5–9 Council on Aging Nutrition Coordinator: Linda Black 256-216-3909 or 256-233-6412 (office) Centers ... Read more
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This classic Alabama BBQ joint is sweet on the ‘Cake Lady’
BESSEMER, Ala. (AP) — Sharon Mayes walked into the kitchen at Bob Sykes Bar-B-Q in Bessemer, just hoping ... Read more
Lifestyles
SUMMERTIME DELIGHTS: Pairing beef with local, summertime veggies
This time of year, backyard gardens, local farmers markets and roadside stands are bursting with fresh summer produce. ... Read more