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A big THANK YOU to everyone who participated in the Silent Auction at our Winter Event, February 13th!  With your support, we were able to present Nancy Peterson and Boris (who is available for adoption) of the Animal Aid Society in Hampton a check for over $1000! Animal Aid Society - We appreciate all you do for the animal's in our community who need a little extra helping finding their forever home!!

Storm Alert Your Yard Has Snow Issues Snow Damage Snow can put extra weight on branches causing them to break.     Knock snow off (gentlly, now) with a broom.     Any plants that are split open from the weight need to be tied together.     Use tape, light-rope, anything that will hold the tow sides together.   Salt Damage Sodium chloride (table salt) on walks/driveways can causing burning of your plants roots/leaves.     Use calcium chloride products which you can...

3 Quick Steps For Bringing Your Tropicals In  For The Winter 1.  Inspect the plant and pot for any signs of insects. 2.  Spray plants using Concern Insecticidal Soap, spray making sure to get all stems, cracks, and crannies. 3.  Spray Bonide Systemic Houseplant Insect Control to the soil .  Be sure to follow the directions on the bottle! Now you are ready to bring them inside! Call me or come by with questions. Teresa Cummings

So, you've got company coming over for Thanksgiving? Decorating your yard for Thanksgiving gives your guests a warm invitation. Native Americans, like the Cherokee and Creek, were the first in the United States to celebrate successful fall harvests by giving thanks in a festival of dance and feasting. When the Pilgrims arrived at Plymouth Rock, food was so scarce that half the colonists died from starvation. After the Pilgrims and Native Americans made peace with each other, the...

We had a lot of fun with everyone at the Fall Fun Fest on Saturday Oct 24th!!  We've got lots of pictures that we will upload here on our blog for everyone to see but we'd like to say a big THANK YOU to all the local businesses that participated in the fun: Tuscany Starbucks Kelsey's Restaurant Sakura Restaurant Smokin' Joes Back Alley Bike Big Lots Kiln Creek Golf Course York County Fire and Rescue Animal Aid Society...

Collecting Water Increasingly, water is valued as a precious resource, so it makes sense to collect, conserve, and recycle water in any way possible.  A rain butt collects rainwater via the downspout that channels rain from the gutter into the drain or soakaway.  With an average-sized roof, you should be able to install several butts at strategic points around the exterior of the house.  Even a garage, shed, or greenhouse with a pitched roof yields a useful amount of rainwater. ...

Who: YOU What: Fall Fun, Food and SALE! When: Saturday, October 24, 2009, 10am-2pm Where: Ken Matthews Garden Center Why: Because Fall is here and Fall's the best time for planting! This weekend join us for a huge sale throughout the Garden Center and Gift Shop as well as a lot of fun and food for you and your family.  All proceeds from hot dogs, chips, and drinks will be donated to the York County Food Bank.  There will be tons of games and prizes awarded for winners from local...