Tag: vegetables
GAS — Sales of produce have proven popular after a recent remodel at Dollar General, 222 W. First St., in Gas. The store completed the remodel over a couple weeks in July. Since then, about…
Although many gardens are still producing, it is time to get our fall vegetables planted. Believe it or not, fall is a great gardening season. When you think about it, fall weather is much like…
Even though the calendar says that we are only half-way through winter, the seed catalogs are telling us spring is just around the corner by the number of mailings they are sending out. I think…
Each year, the All-America Selections (AAS) tests and introduces new flowers and vegetables to home gardeners. These plants have proven themselves to do well in trials across North America. The AAS winner label is like…
I realize we just turned the calendar to August, and although our summer gardens are still going strong, it is time to start thinking about getting our fall vegetables planted. Believe it or not, fall…
Barbara Leavitt gives away free produce at the Wesley United Methodist Church. She and others from the church received nine full skids of fruits and vegetables as part of ongoing efforts to battle increasing food…
As the rain leaves and the sun comes out, enjoy some shopping for your Labor Day entertaining needs at Allen County Farmers Market. At Thursdays market on the square, vendors will offer fresh-baked goods including…
I know there is still a lot of summer left. But in just a few weeks, students will be back in school and fall will be here in the blink of an eye. Although our…
Large crowds flocked to downtown Iola Thursday for the first Allen County Farmers Market session of 2019. The market runs from 5:30 to 7 p.m. each Thursday on Jefferson Avenue along the courthouse square. Specials…
Seasonal fruits and vegetables typically cost less, so its easy to understand why cost-conscious consumers are embracing home food preservation. Doing so can extend health benefits from fresh foods for future meals and trim grocery…
