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As plants put on new growth this spring, they can benefit from essential nutrients that help them become healthy and strong. Plants can be very different and have their own unique requirements, but there is one universal gardening rule when it comes to fertilizing — and that is to make an annual application of fertilizer in the early spring when plants are in full growth mode.

The Town of Elton recently competed in the Louisiana Garden Club Federation(LGCF) Cleanest City Contest.

Hathaway High students celebrated Dr. Seuss’ birthday by dressing as book characters. Emma Sparks (above) portrays the Fish in the Library Club’s production of the Wonderful World of Dr. Seuss, while Dani Thibodeaux (at right, as the Lorax character the Once-ler) justifies chopping down the Truffula Tree, portrayed by Andrew Nguyen, to make Thneeds.

Keeping a sleep diary to help track your sleep patterns and habits can make it easier to identify factors that may be helping – or hurting – your sleep quality. Monitor what time you go to bed, what time you wake up in the morning, how many times you woke up during the night, how you felt when you woke up and any variables, such as changes to your routine or sleeping arrangements. Having documentation over the course of several weeks can help you identify necessary changes.

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Serving up exquisite flavor doesn’t have to mean spending hours in the kitchen. You can bring the cheer and favorite tastes with simple appetizers that are equal measures delicious and visually appealing.