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The magic of compounding will make your nest egg grow

Today, I would like to share with you the magic of compounding. Being wealthy, in my personal definition, is not about earning more, it’s about saving consistently. The simple fac...

DATE: Oct 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Master gardeners shine during successful year

If one were to say – completely hypothetically, of course – that I may not be the most “organized” person, then there could be a smidgen of truth to that. That’s not to say that ...

DATE: Oct 15, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

4-H celebrates harvest season

What a beautiful time of year. Autumn always has a way of reawakening and refreshing my body, mind and soul. Because summer seems to go by so fast, fall is ripe for slowing down...

DATE: Oct 8, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Behold the wonders of the simple apple

Apples, apples, apples everywhere! Yes, apple harvesting and gleaning is encouraged, and, of course, I hope you join the fun activities at Homegrown Apple Days. My apple butter a...

DATE: Oct 1, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Sink your teeth into Apple Days

Freeze watch: Day 3 of autumn and still nothing. Not even a frost. Yes, the Durango area has received lots of rain – and mud, and rocks, and floating trash cans – but nights have...

DATE: Sep 24, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

4-H’ers harvest riches at Giving Back Garden

Green beans are coming out of my ears. I love green beans; however, I will be thankful when they stop producing. The La Plata County 4-H Giving Back Garden is yielding the fruits ...

DATE: Sep 17, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Share your garden’s bounty with community’s hungry

Our gardens are thriving this year. Are you tired of green beans and squash yet? Well, I have a suggestion for that extra produce. The Colorado State University Extension Office,...

DATE: Sep 10, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Fruit-gleaning program connects trees, harvesters

Two years ago, Durango and the surrounding area had a bumper crop of apples. The lack of a spring freeze when the trees were in blossom made for heavy loads, bending branches and all sorts o...

DATE: Sep 3, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Don’t let inflammation make you sick

Inflammation is the body’s mechanism to protect itself and heal from injury or exposure to harmful substances. The purpose of the inflammation process is to remove irritants, damaged cells a...

DATE: Aug 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Take a spin to see local gardens, farms

I learned to ride a bike when I was 7 years old. My sister, for some reason, felt like a wonderful Mother’s Day gift would be for Mom to wake up and see her son proudly pedaling around the s...

DATE: Aug 13, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Annual La Plata County Fair promises something for everyone

Come one, come all to the 2014 La Plata County Fair. The annual county fair, which will be held through Sunday, is a great opportunity for the public to enjoy many family fun act...

DATE: Aug 6, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Visit animals, wash your hands at fair

The La Plata County Fair is fast approaching with the rabbit and horse shows kicking off Saturday. There’s so much to see and enjoy. Personally, I always enjoy seeing the variet...

DATE: Jul 30, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office