Butterflies capture the attention and inspire the imagination of both young and old. Inviting these natural beauties into your garden is as easy as choosing the right plants and providing a few other creature comforts that butterflies require to flourish in a single location. First, learn which butterfly species are native to our region. There are [...]
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Select Your Type The garlics grown for cooking are found mostly in two species: Allium ophioscordon, the hard-neck types, and Allium sativum, the soft-neck types. The hard-neck garlic bolts in spring to produce a woody flower stalk with bulblets atop. Plant the bulblets and you’ll harvest garlic “scallions” the next spring. Hard-necks are favored by knowledgeable [...]
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Determine the composition of the soil in the top 10 to 12 inches. Will water be able to penetrate the soil easily? Soil that is so tight that water cannot penetrate easily should have a light textured top soil or a great deal of humus added. The material should be incorporated to a depth of [...]
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This year Grange Co-op will distribute a total of $172,392 in dividends to member and non-member patrons who had over $500 of purchases during the previous year. With strong patron loyalty and support, the retail dividend rate for 2011 was 2.35 percent. A total of 9,129 dividend checks will be mailed out to members and [...]
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Grange Co-op is proud to announce the winners from its 2012 High School Scholarship Program who were honored along with their families at Grange Co-op’s annual meeting on Wednesday, April 25th. To receive a scholarship, students must have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher, and have participated in FFA, 4-H, Horticulture, [...]
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