By Wenda Grabau As we approach the end of autumn and look toward the onset of cold weather and winter, the bittersweet goodbyes to summer give way to a different kind of warmth. Families and friends gather for feast and celebration. With the changes in temperature and scenery, November turns our minds and hearts toward Thanksgiving. World Book Dictionary says, … [Read more...]
The Plant Lady
By Jessi Jablonski All-season interest When working on a landscape plan, flower color and plant spacing are a small fraction of the design process. There are many so factors to consider. Care should be taken to think about the garden in all seasons. What will it look like in fall? What about in winter, covered in snow? Growing up, I was lucky to live a few minutes from … [Read more...]
Recycling 101: They’re here!
By Drew Hatzenbihler Solid Waste Administrator The Fillmore County Resource Recovery Center just received a total of six dumpsters from Revolution Plastics for recycling agricultural and silage plastics! Before you jump in your car and head down to start recycling, take a minute to read this article and read the dumpsters when you arrive to make sure the materials you are … [Read more...]
The Working Mom
Hallo-Thank-Mas Want to celebrate three holidays at the same time? Just go to any large retailer and you will see the Halloween decorations on sale, the Thanksgiving items on the shelf around the corner, and the Christmas décor and displays starting to take shape in the next 10 aisles. Seriously, I haven’t managed to even clean out my summer flower beds and get some mums … [Read more...]
A Goodly Heritage
By Wenda Grabau I took a delightful stroll this morning. Blue sky peaked through the passing clouds. I stepped my way through the dew-covered lawn on my way to our rural mailbox. As I trekked through the moistened blades of grass, our pup spied me and came running to greet me as if to say, “Good Morning!” I gave him a cheerful pat on his head. He joined me as I walked … [Read more...]
The Plant Lady
By Jessi Jablonski It’s finally time to admit that our short summer has come to an end. As record-breaking precipitation is being recorded, try to find some time between the raindrops to clean up your summer veggie garden. Several of my clients have reached out and asked about underperforming vegetables. Unfortunately, much of this is due to the moisture. Tomato blight … [Read more...]
A little of this, A little of that
Everything I know about playing poker I learned from country western singer Kenny Rogers. Perhaps you recall his hit song “The Gambler”? Some of the lyrics are very educational. “You got to know when to hold’em. Know when to fold’em. Know when to walk away.” The song continues with a warning about counting your money at the table. Personally, I don’t have to worry about … [Read more...]
Recycling 101 Hazardous Waste collection October 1
Hazardous Waste day in Fillmore County is almost here again. This year’s event will take place on Tuesday, October 1, from noon until 5 p.m. As always, we are expecting this to be a very busy day. Every time we have this event, there is always a bit of confusion about what materials we accept during the event for free and which ones you need to pay to get rid of. I also wanted … [Read more...]
A Goodly Heritage
By Wenda Grabau Heritage is a big part of each person’s life. It is defined, in The World Book Dictionary, as “What is or may be handed on to a person from his ancestors, such as land, a trait, beliefs, or customs; inheritance:” Our inheritance does, indeed, include all of that. Our farm has existed for 163 years. We have spent but a short time in its history. We … [Read more...]
The Plant Lady
By Jessi Jablonski Sprucing up the summer garden Summer has flown by! Where did the time go? It seems like just yesterday the lilacs were blooming. Before you know it, the leaves will be putting on a blazing show for us as they change color for the autumn. How did your garden do? Do you still have blossoms on your plants? Experience has taught me that deadheading and … [Read more...]