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Water Wise To Save Money

Karen Snyder — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 22:14:40 +0000

Recent rains have broken our local drought, but sunny days ahead may call for additional irrigating.

Horticulturalist, Donna Cuin, with the Natrona County Agricultural Resource and Learning Center in Casper says this spring's early warm weather means plants are already requiring lots of water for photosynthesis

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Casper's Yard Waste Program Triggers Questions

Karen Snyder — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 21:42:20 +0000

A city of Casper pilot project introducing optional yard waste collection has put the spot light on some misconceptions.

The program looks to divert yard waste out of the landfill and ideally put it back into use as soil nutrient

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Master Gardeners Spring Offerings

Karen Snyder — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 22:49:33 +0000

The 17th annual Master Gardener's Spring Conference is coming next month.

Horticulturalist, Donna Cuin, at the University Ag Resource Center in Casper says they're repeating last years theme of edible gardening, along with seed saving and pest control.

"We'll do the same format that we had last year with the

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Garden To Table Theme For Spring Conference

Karen Snyder — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 22:45:42 +0000

This year's conference theme is focused on edible gardens.

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Final Input For Camping At NC Reservoirs Wednesday

Karen Snyder — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 18:34:56 +0000

A new master plan for recreation at Alcova, Pathfinder and Grey reef reservoirs has reached a preferred alternative. That plan is intended for use over the next 20 years and addresses amenity upgrades for campsites at the recreational areas. The plan will be on display at a final workshop Wednesday evening. Margeret Teevens, for the Natrona County Parks Department explains.

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