Ramsey County

March 5, 2007

Howdy!!!!
Well, we made it through the first near blizzard since we left the farm in 1997.  Even at that, I would not call it a blizzard as most people still were out and about, even from Edmore.  I had to stop at a local parts dealership that afternoon and was surprised to find two different pickups from the northern part of the county.  The snow sure added up and was surprised what I found in the back yard after the storm.  I should be able to determine if my river will run the way it is suppose to.  I have been looking forward to the spring season to finish this project but I suppose it will come faster than I might think.  Speaking of coming faster than I thought, what about “spring ahead” or “daylight savings”.  I personally think it stinks.  I would not care which was chosen but I would prefer to leave the time alone.  I also am busy getting ready for Hort. Saturday.  I cannot believe it is already here.  “LOOK BELOW”

Lake Region Hort. Day!!!
Here is your chance to get the spring bug started, at our new Gardening Saturday.    Gardening Saturday will be Saturday, March 17 in the Memorial building (Devils Lake).  The fun day will start at 9 am and should conclude about 2:30.  There will be many topics covered and a noon meal provided, along with coffee breaks.  Topics to be covered will include “What’s New for 2007” (Ron Smith, NDSU Extension Horticulturist), “Everything to know about bulbs” (Corine’s Garden, Pekin), “High yield Gardening” (Carrie Schumacker, Walsh County Extension), “What’g bugging our trees and shrubs” (Steve Sagaser, Grand Forks Extension), “Square foot Gardening” (Ron and Betty Smith), and”The Perfect Container” (Holly Mawby).  There is a pre-registration fee of $15 (due by March 14) with $20 at the door.  There will be door prizes all day long so hurry on in and pre-register for the day.  This day is going to replace our horticulture classes of the past.

Calendar!!
            March     17                             Gardening Saturday (Memorial building)
            March     23                             Private Pesticde training (Devils Lake)
            March     29                             Private Pesticide training (Devils Lake)

524 4th Ave NE #5, 2nd Floor Ramsey County Courthouse
Devils Lake  ND  58301
701-662-7027
email - ramsey@ndsuext.nodak.edu

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