In the Furrow
Okra is Great in the Garden
By Will Duffie County Extension Coordinator
      Time has come for gardeners across Burke County to plant okra in the home garden. Okra is a plant that likes warm air and soil temp e r a t u r e s .
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Burke County Agricultural Calendar of Events
      May 10 - Lunch & Learn about Horticulture - Weed ID & Control for the Home Landscape - Burke Co. Office Park Kitchen - 12:15-12:45 p.m. May 24 - Lunch & Learn about Horticulture - Turf & Ornamental Insects - Burke Co. Office Park Kitchen - 12:15-12:45 p.m.
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Home & Garden Tips
Reducing irrigation requirements in the landscape
By Roosevelt McWilliams County Extension Agent
      As you analyze the water use patterns of a landscape, you might discover that you can not significantly reduce irrigation frequency in a particular area without also sacrificing quality.
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Family & Consumer Science News
Cooking for one
By Terri Black County Extension Agent
      Anyone who has ever lived alone has experienced the following scenario: You are starving and have a fridge full of food. You browse t h r o u g h your choices t u r n i n g meal plans over in your head. With a sigh, you slam the door shut and pick up the phone to order a p...
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Recipes From Louise
By Louise McClain Special to The True Citizen
      Mothers' Day is the one day of the year that we say "thank you" to moms. We buy gifts, send cards or flowers, or how about letting Mom have a day off - no cooking, just relaxing and enjoying the day. If you plan on preparing a meal for your Mother on her special day, then I ...
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