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Don't bag your grass clippings

gardening_guru

By Melanie Mathieson
Gardening Guru


A small operation

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By Jack Elliott
Contributor

We were sitting around discussing tackling the latest upcoming spring supper with its expected piles of culinary delights.


What is rotational grazing?

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By Gary Sliworsky
OMAFRA Rep.

What is rotational grazing? Jack Kyle, Grazier Specialist with OMAFRA gives his explanation.


The Wood Duck is a bird of many colours

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By Al Lowe
This is a little duck. It is also a duck of many colours, and it has a crested head. It also nests in trees. Not entirely an oddball, but maybe not too far from it.


Some of the highs and lows

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With the spring session now behind us it’s as good a time as any to take a look back at some of the high and lows of the last several months in Ottawa.


Communities get ready to celebrate Canada's day!

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District residents will celebrate Canada Day this Thursday with activities planned across the area. Fireworks will be set off, parades will be marched, ball games played and much more.


Does your yard have curb appeal?

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By Melanie Mathieson
Gardening Guru


More alfalfa management tips

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By Gary Sliworsky
OMAFRA Rep.

This is part 2 of a two-part article on cutting management of alfalfa. You may want to refer to the table of Development Stages of Legumes in last week’s article.


The Wild Turkey has not taken hold here

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By Al Lowe
Contributor


Sticker shock!

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Our federal government plans to spend $1 billion over seven days hosting the G8 and G20 international summits.


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