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Landscaping classes to be held October 29
Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District is partnering up with AgriLife Extension Service and Texas Water Resources to host an Earth-Kind Landscapes class at the District office Friday, Oct. 29, from 1-4 p.m.
PLANT ID WINNERS
PLANT ID WINNERS—Milam County 4-H members competed at the State Fair of Texas Plant ID contest on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. First place senior team are JW Hollas, Jenna Lindig, Jason Ponnaiya, Ryan Luckey. Second place junior team are Aaron Ponnaiya, Noah Bradley, Luke Holcombe. Individual Awards went to Seniors JW Hollas, first place; Jenna Lindig, third place; Jason Ponnaiya, fourth place; Ryan Luckey, fifth place; Jack Luckey, eighth place; and Juniors Aaron Ponnaiya, fourth place; Noah Bradley, eighth place; Luke Holcombe, ninth place.
Time for fall gardening in Central Texas
Here is some good news: fall is the best time to plant just about anything in Central Texas. In fact, this time of year could be called the “forgotten spring.”
Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake parfait
Have you ever wondered what makes pumpkins orange? It’s Beta-Carotene. Beta-carotene is a carotenoid that can be converted into a form of vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A helps form and maintain healthy skin and teeth, and promotes good vision. These yummy pumpkin pie parfaits are a delicious way to get your vitamin A in for the day. This dessert is a healthier alternative to traditional pumpkin pie that may be full of unneeded calories.