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Wherever you are today, gives thanks and smile

I had a date on Tuesday night. Nice dinner, warm atmosphere, engaging conversation. It wasn’t our first, but it has been a while since we just sat and talked, so it was nice to just reconnec...

DATE: Nov 26, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

La Plata County earns award for garden at state 4-H forum

I attended the annual Colorado State University Extension Forum in Fort Collins last week. The forum is an opportunity for Extension agents from around the state to review and p...

DATE: Nov 19, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Don’t let food poisoning sour your Thanksgiving dinner celebration

At Thanksgiving, we gather with family and friends to appreciate the gift of each other. Traditionally, this celebration involves lots of food – typically turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie. ...

DATE: Nov 12, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Oddities filled county’s 2014 growing season

Abnormal is the new normal. That is my new catchphrase. Actually, I’ve been using it for quite some time, and now that I think about it, it really hasn’t caught on. P...

DATE: Nov 5, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

4-H kicks off year; join one of many clubs in county

Trick or treat? La Plata County 4-H wants to wish everyone a fun and safe Halloween. It could get a little scary out there, so remember to use your head, heart, hands and health to keep ghos...

DATE: Oct 29, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

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

Sad to see summer go? If so, get to work on your winter garden

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

DATE: Sep 17, 2014 | CATEGORY: Get Growing