Bee house giveaway, squash bugs, is chocolate healthy?

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Daily Newsletter for Thursday, July 6, 2017

Black-eyed Susans Black-eyed Susans (Rudbeckia hirta) are native to North America and one of the most popular wildflowers grown. They tend to blanket open fields, often surprising the passerby with their golden-yellow beauty.   READ MORE

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Squash Bugs Squash bugs can be the bane of a gardener’s existence! Here are tips on how to identify, control, and get rid of squash bugs in your garden.   READ MORE

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A Little Chocolate for Health? Maybe. Is dark chocolate good for you? The news is never quite as good as you wish. However, recent research suggests that eating a little chocolate a few times a week may deliver a cascade of health benefits.   READ MORE

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Raising Chickens 101: When Chickens Stop Laying Eggs What do you do when your chicken stops laying? Often, this is part of the seasonal cycle, but sometimes it could be more. Here’s what to do.   READ MORE

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