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July Honey Bee Power Plant: Russian Sage

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Russian Sage – Perovskia atriplicifoliaRussian sage, is one tough cookie, easily grown in average to dry, well-drained soils in full sun. It will grow in part shade, but stems will be prone to flopping over. Plants are drought tolerant once Read More …

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July Meeting Recap: Charm City Meadworks

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Speaker: James Boicourt, beekeeper, meadmaker and co-owner of Charm City MeadworksWhat is mead? Mead is an alcoholic drink made of honey and water that has been fermented with yeast. It can be flavored with herbs, fruits and other flavorings during Read More …

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July Letter from the South

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Actually this month’s letter is being written in Durango, Colorado.  Mary and I were on vacation out here, visiting her brother-in-law, when unfortunately Mary broke her leg.  She is currently in rehab and doing well, but our vacation out here Read More …

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PAST: It’s time to Party with the Animals! 2017

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Montgomery County Agricultural Fair August 11 – August 19, 2017Started 72 years ago as a way to provide a county show for the 4-H members in Montgomery County, our local fair is now one of the largest county Fairs in Read More …

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