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Gardening enthusiasts envision children learning most all subjects by planting a school garden. There is spacing between plants to decide upon and...
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05/10/2012 |
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St. Luke’s garden coordinator Bill Marr is committed to sharing
fresh produce with anyone in the community who has energy to help out with their expanding
garden.
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05/03/2012 |
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Six years ago on newly acquired south-facing land, I attempted to grow a good variety in my small garden.
After purchasing grow lights, I...
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04/26/2012 |
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This winter, High Country gardeners and farmers have been growing cold-tolerant vegetables, such as greens, lettuce and radishes in green houses or...
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04/19/2012 |
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During a recent cooking class, I was asked about the difference between wheat flours.
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04/05/2012 |
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You’ve decided to purchase the healthiest breakfast cereal available. But reading the nutrition fact labels only confuse you. Just ask a third...
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03/29/2012 |
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With warm weather approaching, the thought of pulling out my summer wardrobe is a motivator to pay attention to how much I’m putting on my plate....
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03/15/2012 |
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Volunteers and staff at the Community Care Clinic know that healthy
lifestyle choices make a huge difference in quality of life, health and
reduction of health care costs.
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03/08/2012 |
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Several farms in the region are now offering a limited number of “shares” in a Community Supported Agriculture model.
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03/01/2012 |
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Programs assisted by mini-grants through Appalachian District Health
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02/23/2012 |
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Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture offers tour of Ashe County commercial kitchen Saturday
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02/16/2012 |
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Lacking a bonafide Indian restaurant in Boone, local fans of the spicy
cuisine will have a chance to learn about preparation methods this
weekend.
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02/09/2012 |
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Day for awareness educates women about heart disease
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02/02/2012 |
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Farming for a living in the High Country just became more feasible.
This month, Maverick Farms, in partnership with Appalachian State...
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01/26/2012 |
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Heifer International works around the world to end poverty and hunger, and is now launching a pilot project to do so in our region.
Poverty...
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01/19/2012 |
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January is the traditional time to think about losing weight or improving one’s lifestyle. If you are overweight, it’s healthier to stay the...
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01/12/2012 |
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For many of us, it’s easy to be active on warm, sunny days.
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01/05/2012 |
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This week abounds with holiday traditions. Purchasing last-minute gifts
and wrapping them, cooking favorite foods to share at parties with
friends, enjoying a traditional holiday meal; the list goes on and on.
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12/22/2011 |
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With social season upon us, eggnog, cheese balls, and baked goods are often within reach. I’ve noticed several friends avoiding dairy foods and...
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12/15/2011 |
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Distribution system provides High Country with local food all winter
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12/08/2011 |
