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Mouths to Feed: A Little Lamb

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour July 9, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Sliders that are flavorful, wonderfully balanced and easy to make

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Why I Admire and Respect Hawkins

by Contributor July 6, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Town supervisor says trustee brings “tangible results”

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Maloney and Florke Thank Community

by Contributor July 5, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Newlyweds appreciate understanding and patience

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Invasive Species Awareness Week

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan July 4, 2014August 3, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Master Gardeners will be at Farmers’ Market on July 5

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Sustainable Landscaping and Design

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan July 3, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Long Dock Park is a great example of working with natural resources

Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: S’more Than a Feeling

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour July 2, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

These treats makes perfect sense — theoretically

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Veterans to be Recognized on Independence Day

by Contributor June 30, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Ceremony at bandstand to follow parade

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Planning on Pesto?

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan June 26, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Keep an eye on basil plants

Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Green Relief

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour June 25, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Gazpacho is the antidote for imminent expiration (or wilt) dates

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Renewing the Garden Soil

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan June 19, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Cover crops work in the summer months, too

Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Playing Chicken

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour June 18, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

I buy my birds whole, and I cook them whole, and that’s that

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Coming Home to Their Garden

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan June 12, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Deborah Little and Rebecca Sperling provide a landscape tour

Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Gritlock

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour June 11, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Won over by family enthusiasm for this eminent corn porridge

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Diagnosing What Ails a Norway Spruce

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan June 5, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Spruce does best with full sun, acidic soil and adequate water

Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Herbal Essence

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour June 4, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

I’ve never encountered such a stunning marriage of herbs and salad

Desmond-Fish Library
Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Desmond-Fish Library Says Thanks for Support of Referendum

by Contributor June 1, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Community potluck scheduled for June 17

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Visual Interest and Easy Care with Perennial Vegetables

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan May 29, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Some wonderful choices come back every year

Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Do Not Give a Fig

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour May 28, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

An unforgettable salad — even without the figs

Posted inColumnists

Memorial Day and Meaning

Avatar photo by Kevin E. Foley May 24, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Grappling with the consequences of war

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Healthy Soil = Healthy Grass

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan May 22, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

And that means less environmental lawn-care damage

Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Beet the System

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour May 21, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

My kids see beets and a happy thought comes to mind

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: James Hoch for Garrison Board of Education

by Contributor May 16, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Candidate has more than 20 years of experience as educator

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Cell Tower Already Exists Near Landfill

by Contributor May 16, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

If Verizon can upgrade its equipment, why can’t AT&T?

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Fertilizing Woody Plants and Trees

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan May 15, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

It doesn’t seem right, but don’t fertilize new plantings

Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Self Improvement

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour May 14, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Until I get better at hosting, I will compensate with this drink

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