A cornucopia of homecomings, chicken stew and pancake suppers, spaghetti dinners, bake sales, bazaars and festivals all mark the coming of fall in Lee County. Many of our faith communities, civic organizations and MORE »
Tomatoes! Are they fruits or are they vegetables? If you have found this question to be a brainteaser, then you should continue reading. With a plethora of programs and services provided at little MORE »
It was touch and go there for a couple of weeks this spring, but the weather turned, the sun came out and BAM…..we have an abundance of strawberries! Our locally grown strawberries can MORE »
While many may have their summer gardens in place there is still time to start your garden. The community gardens at the McSwain Extension Center will be opening on May 26 with a hands on MORE »
You have heard a lot in the news lately about eating local and supporting local agriculture. Many books, papers and studies have been release on this topic, but the bottom line is….. to MORE »
What does high blood pressure; stroke; high blood cholesterol; diabetes; cancer of the colon, rectum, prostate, gallbladder, breasts, uterus, ovaries; and a shorter life span have in common? Each one of these items MORE »
While there is no such thing as the perfect fruit, a crisp, juicy slice of watermelon on a hot summer day comes pretty close. Watermelon, an all-American favorite, is ideal for both snacks MORE »
Canning can be a safe and economical way to preserve quality food at home. Disregarding the value of your labor, canning homegrown food may save you half the cost of buying commercially canned MORE »
It was touch and go there for a couple of weeks this spring, but the weather turned, the sun came out and BAM…..we have an abundance of strawberries! Our locally grown strawberries can MORE »
The other day I was at a friend’s house and noticed she had 16 cans of green beans on her counter. “What in the world?” I asked. “What are you making with all MORE »
