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Centipedes in gardens can be rather beneficial because they tend to eat insects that could possibly damage plants. (NDSU photo)

Centipedes in gardens can be rather beneficial because they tend to eat insects that could possibly damage plants. (NDSU photo)

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Dakota Gardener: A predator in the garden

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Thursday, June 6, 2024
I was planting some early onions in my garden and was surprised by a garden critter. I watched in amazement as it scurried across the soil looking for cover. I was glad I had enough time to snap a few pictures as I had found my inspiration for my upcoming garden column!
Desserts, sweet snacks and soft drinks are among the largest contributors of added sugar. (Pixabay photo)

Desserts, sweet snacks and soft drinks are among the largest contributors of added sugar. (Pixabay photo)

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How much added sugar is in your diet?

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Thursday, June 6, 2024
“I think I saw him running down the highway!” I said about our friends’ son. I was kidding, of course.
We tend to lose muscle as we grow older unless we take some steps to maintain our strength. (Pixabay photo)

We tend to lose muscle as we grow older unless we take some steps to maintain our strength. (Pixabay photo)

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Prairie Fare: What should we eat and do as we age?

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Monday, June 3, 2024
“I have an old man body now,” the person in the restaurant said. “I keep gaining weight.” He wasn’t talking to me or my husband.
Prairie Doc® Perspective Grief: There is no prescription

Prairie Doc® Perspective Grief: There is no prescription

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Prairie Doc® Perspective Grief: There is no prescription

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Friday, May 24, 2024
As unique as our loss, is as unique as our grief. What do we do when one day we can smile, laugh, and look back at memories with fondness and thankfulness for the life we shared with our loved one; the next day we feel paralyzed by our pain and sadness?
Dakota Gardener: Forcing an early harvest

Dakota Gardener: Forcing an early harvest

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Dakota Gardener: Forcing an early harvest

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Thursday, May 16, 2024
There is a song going viral right now on social media about a woman named Barbara who is famous for her rhubarb pie. The entire song is a German tongue twister and catchy.
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