Growing Farmers webinars scheduled
BATON ROUGE — The LSU AgCenter and the U.S. Department of Agriculture are sponsoring a series of webinars to help new and beginning farmers navigate the process of starting and maintaining a farm.
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Sweeten Up Spring with an ‘Eggstra’ Creative Brunch
t’s hard to top a brunch feast spent snacking on sweet treats in the sunshine with loved ones. At the center of your I celebration can be a springtime tradition with nearly endless possibilities: eggs.
I see the moon ... again
It’s been about 17 years since I spent an evening with the moon. While a new roof is an extraordinary expense that no one wishes to fund, I could not argue with the necessity of it: our original roof was nearly 33 years old and had served us well. We had no leaks, no problems…it had simply stood guard against the wind, rain and sun as long as is possible for a collection of architectural shingles.
DID YOU KNOW?
Homeowners should give due consideration to whether or not plants are considered invasive species before introducing new plants on their properties. According to the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration, invasive species of plants can lead to the extinction of native plants and animals. Invasive plant species also can reduce biodiversity and cause significant fundamental disruptions to local ecosystems. Though non-native plants are often cherished for their unique looks, homeowners planting new gardens or supplementing existing gardens with new plants are urged to plant only native species. Such an approach benefits plants and also local wildlife that depends on native plant species for food and cover.
April Gardens of the Month
Jennings Garden Club recently announced the gardens of the month for April. Bible Missionary Church, located at 511 Roberts Ave. was named the business garden of the month. Alyson, Elizabeth and Aaron Black (from left) and Pastor Jonathan Black (not pictured) were happy to receive the distinction for their garden. The residential garden of the month award for April was given to Greg and Trisha Patterson for their garden, located at their home at 438 East Division Street. Submitted photos
Kettler speaks to Jennings Rotary Club
Jeff Davis Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Department deputy Bill Kettler and Jennings Rotary Club President Rick Parker were on hand for this week’s meeting of the Jennings Rotary Club, which Kettler attended as guest speaker. Submitted photo
The origins of Easter Sunday
Easter takes place on a different Sunday each year. In western Christianity, Easter follows the Gregorian calendar and is thus considered a “movable feast” that is always celebrated between March 22 and April 25. Eastern Orthodox Christianity adheres to the Julian calendar, so Easter will fall on a Sunday between April 4 and May 8 each year. In 2022, the western Christian Easter celebration occurs on April 17 and the Eastern Orthodox Easter is observed on April 24.
Consider the lilies: A symbol of springtime beauty
Spring brings many beautiful flowers, but none more beautiful than the lily. Readily found this time of year and often used for celebrations and decorating in the spring, lilies are important to many cultures and mentioned often in literature. Just one look at these showy flowers and there is no denying why they are so loved.
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Swing into spring with a special Easter dessert
(Family Features) It’s tough to top the joy of an Easter morning spent celebrating with family, enjoying a delicious brunch or snacking on sweet treats. With warmer weather and bright sunshine comes plenty of opportunities to enjoy favorite recipes.
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