Lifestyles
Small trees with big personalities
By Mary Catherine Foster Virginia Master Naturalist There is beauty in our local forest from early spring into…
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Common grass pink: An interesting native orchid
We tend to think of orchids as fragile, delicate plants requiring pampering, but they are extremely resilient and…
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Master Gardener training
The Charlotte County Extension Office will offer a computer-based, self-paced, independent Master Gardener study beginning on Sept. 8…
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Learning about the eastern prickly pear
By Mark C. Carroll Special to The Charlotte Gazette Like other desert cacti, the eastern prickly pear (Opuntia…
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Movie Review — Bullet Train
By Lauren Bradshaw Special to The Charlotte Gazette BULLET TRAIN, directed by David Leitch, is an entertaining enough…
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Homeowners asked to report destructive jumping worms
While many gardeners welcome worms in their soil, there’s one wriggling fiend that is unwanted. Virginia Cooperative Extension…
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Movie Review: The Gray Man
“The Gray Man,” written and directed by the Russo Brothers, is one of Netflix’s largest scale, original films…
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Virginia State Fair features expanded lineup
CAROLINE COUNTY – This year’s State Fair of Virginia will host new acts and returning fan favorites, showcasing…
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Stay safe, prepared during the summer storm season
Hurricanes may get the most attention in the headlines, but sporadic summer storms can be just as devastating.…
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Digital Virginia Cider Trail launched
On Wednesday, July 6, the American Cider Association, launched a digital Virginia Cider Trail to encourage Virginians and…