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Prepare for Fair Fun

Why should anyone care about the fair? While historically, agriculture fairs existed to bring farmers together, modern fairs are as …

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September Gardening Tips

Plants in Flower Crapemyrtle, Rose-of-Sharon, Dahlia, Canna, Ginger Lily, Chrysanthemum, Spider Lily, Fall Crocus, Liriope, Sedum, Asters, Goldenrod, Joe Pye …

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August Gardening Tips

Plants in Flower Crape Myrtle, Rose of Sharon, Peegee Hydrangea, Abelia, Canna, Dahlia, Trumpet Creeper, Cardinal Flower, Butterfly Weed, Phlox, …

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July Gardening Tips

Plants in Flower • Trumper Creeper, Phlox, Butterfly Weed, DayLily, Red Hot Poker, Rose of Sharon, Sourwood, Crape Myrtle, Stewartia, …

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June Gardening Tips

Plants in Flower Southern Magnolia, Golden Rain Tree, Mimosa, Smoketree, Rosebay Rhododendron, Oakleaf Hydrangea, Sweet Azalea, Gardenia, Rose, Summer Spirea, …

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