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Flower with Monarch butterfly in the summer in Moore County Carol Bowman CC BY 2.0

Tithonia Rotundifolia (Mexican Sunflower)

Tithonia rotundifolia (Mexican Sunflower) Article by Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteer Kathryn Copley Mexican Sunflower is a low-maintenance annual that tolerates deer, …

Heuchera cultivars Andy Mabbett CC BY-SA 3.0

Heuchera (Coral Bells, Alumroot)

Heuchera (Coral Bells, Alumroot) Article by Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteer Kathryn Copley Heuchera (phonetic spelling HEW-ker-ah) has many attractive features: showy …

Raw salmon steak with herbs and spices on table. Top view of fresh fish and seafood on kitchen counter.

Cook and Eat More Fish

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Fish for Your Brain

I remember when I was a kid and my mom and grandma always said “fish is brain food”—they were right. …

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Avoid Boring Salads

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Coconut Products

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Introduction to Home Cooking

Introduction to Home Cooking Think about how many meals you and your family cooked and ate at home last week. …

Danny Thornton, Environmental Health Director at the Golden A Awards Ceremony. Thornton said The Golden A awards recognize the important hard work these food service workers are doing. He encouraged everyone to learn something new about their operation and move forward for our residents and visitors.

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On March 24 I had the opportunity to attend the county’s Golden A Awards ceremony. This event is hosted by …

Yuccca-filamentosa; MMR; CC BY NC 2

Yucca Filamentosa (Curlyleaf Yucca)

Yucca filamentosa Article by Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteer Kathryn Copley Curlyleaf Yucca is a perennial broadleaf, clumping evergreen shrub native to …

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