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4-H members to star at the La Plata County Fair

The La Plata County Fair kicks off this weekend with pre-fair events. On Saturday, the public can attend the 4-H Horse Show and the open class American Rabbit Breeders Associatio...

DATE: Aug 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Show off what you’ve grown this summer at the La Plata County Fair

Editor’s note: Get Growing, written by the La Plata County Extension Office’s Master Gardener Program, appears during the growing season. It features timely tips and suggestions for your...

DATE: Jul 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: Get Growing

4-H members preparing for fair

The 4-H community is getting all excited for the 2016 La Plata County Fair. The fair will be held next month and open to the public from Aug. 10-14. The fairgrounds located at 2...

DATE: Jul 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Durango Botanical Society earns the coveted Golden Shovel Award

I like awards. And trophies. Even the occasional plaque or certificate can bring a smile to my face. When I was in second grade, I got a first-place Pee Wee Championship Wrestlin...

DATE: Jul 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Know your plants’ watering requirements

Editor’s note: Get Growing, written by the La Plata County Extension Office’s Master Gardener Program, appears during the growing season. It features timely tips and suggestions for your...

DATE: Jul 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Get Growing

From the Extension Office A little bit of planning can help make your summer travel safe

This seems like a logical weekend to think of getting into the mountains. With such high temperatures this summer, heading to the mountains is looking better and better. Last year...

DATE: Jul 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

4-H adventure unites rural, urban young people

Summer is the time to take an adventure. For the last three years, La Plata County 4-H has teamed with Denver 4-H for a five-day adventure throughout Colorado. This trip is calle...

DATE: Jun 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Don’t let those weeds grow like weeds

Editor’s note: Get Growing, written by the La Plata County Extension Office’s Master Gardener Program, appears during the growing season. It features tips and suggestions for your garden...

DATE: Jun 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Get Growing

When it comes to aging well, MIND diet really can matter

My annual nutrition conference focused this year on healthy aging and the brain. Discussion included disease prevention, healthy aging and function-preserving strategies. One spe...

DATE: Jun 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Helpful hints to grow a healthy crop of tomatoes

It’s the first week of June, which is typically the time when I write the “it’s the first week of June, it may be safe to plant those warm-season crops in the vegetable garden” article. ...

DATE: Jun 1, 2016 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Cactus can add variety to your garden, kitchen

Editor’s note: Get Growing, written by members of the La Plata County Extension Office’s Master Gardener Program, appears during the growing season. It features tips and suggestions for ...

DATE: Jun 1, 2016 | CATEGORY: Get Growing

4-H grows bountiful garden, strong character

Spring is always an exciting time of year. Southwest Colorado’s weather has been predictable in its unpredictable manner. So, no matter if it is rain or shine, it’s time to get ou...

DATE: May 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office