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Goals that you may try this year could include a new vegetable variety, a new plant, a healthier turf, less pesticide use, more pollinator-friendly plants, minimal/no-till gardening or composting. (Pixabay photo)

Goals that you may try this year could include a new vegetable variety, a new plant, a healthier turf, less pesticide use, more pollinator-friendly plants, minimal/no-till gardening or composting. (Pixabay photo)

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Dakota Gardener: Setting garden goals for the new year

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Friday, January 10, 2025
Welcome to 2025! It is the time of year that we often hear the saying, “New year, new me.” Everyone is setting New Year’s resolutions. Now is a great time for gardeners to reflect on the past growing season and set their resolutions for this year’s growing season.
From the Pastor’s Desk:

From the Pastor’s Desk:

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From the Pastor’s Desk:

Pastor Robert Blackburn/langdon United Methodist
Friday, January 10, 2025
New Year’s resolutions for 2025 “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. [13] Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another.
Spices can enhance the nutritional value of food, because have almost no calories. Spices allow us to reduce the amount of added salt, sugar and fat in some recipes. (Pexels photo)

Spices can enhance the nutritional value of food, because have almost no calories. Spices allow us to reduce the amount of added salt, sugar and fat in some recipes. (Pexels photo)

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Prairie Fare: Add some spice to your menus

News Staff
Thursday, January 2, 2025
“How long can you keep spices?” a woman asked me. I was presenting a workshop about food safety. “Spices do not become unsafe, but they lose their flavor. How long have you had your spices?” I asked.
Prairie Doc® Perspective FDA approval

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Debra Johnston, Md
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Most of my family dreads the thought of going to a museum with me. It really doesn’t matter what the museum is, or how interested they might be in the subject, they’d prefer to do something, perhaps anything, else.
Over the past four years of publication, Dakota Gardener column topics have ranged from roots and earthworms to the best vegetable varieties, proper watering and why leaves change color. (NDSU graphic)

Over the past four years of publication, Dakota Gardener column topics have ranged from roots and earthworms to the best vegetable varieties, proper watering and why leaves change color. (NDSU graphic)

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Dakota Gardener: Time flies

News Staff
Thursday, January 2, 2025
The old saying goes, “Time flies when you are having fun.” It still holds true, even when writing a monthly garden and forestry column. Some would say there isn’t much work involved with writing one article a month.
Adoptable Pet of the Week

Adoptable Pet of the Week

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Adoptable Pet of the Week

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Sunday, December 29, 2024
Elizabeth is a 1.5 year old female. She has had a rough path, finding herself breed banned, rehomed twice, then dumped near Pembina. She spent too many days in the cold until rescuers from Fargo were able to trap her. Elizabeth cannot live with cats but is still looking for a warm forever home.
Exploring the flavors and textures of other cuisine can help you learn about other cultures. (Pixabay photo)

Exploring the flavors and textures of other cuisine can help you learn about other cultures. (Pixabay photo)

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Prairie Fare: Explore cuisine from around the world

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Sunday, December 29, 2024
I recall when our son was very young. His childcare provider let me know her concerns with his eating.
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Prairie Doc Perspective Save and preserve through movement

Carter Holm, Rn
Sunday, December 29, 2024
“Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being while movement and methodical physical exercise saves and preserves it.” Plato said that some 2,300 years ago. It is not news to anyone that moving the body is the best way to stay healthy.
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