School is out. Gardens are planted. The weather is nice; not hot and muggy as July and August will be (well maybe…. after all we are in the Ohio Valley). Vacations are happening. Flowers are planted and are in abundance on people’s porches and in their yards. Lawns are being mowed (ahhh…. who doesn’t love the smell of fresh cut grass) and iced tea is being sipped while sitting on your porch swing or chairs. Such a magical time of year where beauty and delightful smells are in abundance. Well, ALMOST all Beauty. One of the things that provide a...
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The Month of May
I made a quick stop this week at the Marshall County Co-op, and I noticed that there was just something special in the air that felt so good…… The day was sunny and bright and a little warm. Gone were the cloudy grey skies, replaced by a gorgeous yellow sun. Employees of the Co-op were hustling around the grounds hauling bags of dirt and fertilizer. You could feel some kind of excitement in the air …or was it the smell of peat moss? Just something being around these surroundings excited me too. The excitement that only the nearness of garden/lawn...
April Showers
It’s that time of the year to take your rain boots, umbrellas, and ponchos out of winter storage. We all have heard the old saying “April showers bring May flowers”, right? It may be hard to believe this saying, especially since this past “so-called” winter has been filled with more rain than snow. Which, by the way, is a great joy for some, but for others, (like me), we truly wanted to see more snow days than mild, spring like days. But we can’t change Mother Nature. The first thing we must deal with in April is April Fool’s Day,...
Here Comes March!!
I wonder if it will come in like a lion or a lamb? Have you ever heard this phrase before? While many sayings are based on observations and at times are accurate, others believe the beliefs and rhymes of those from a long time ago. These people actually believe that bad spirits could damage the weather adversely, so they were cautious as to what they did or didn’t do in certain situations. These beliefs included ideas that there could be a balance in weather and in life. So, if the weather came in bad (like a lion) it could go...
The Month of February
The month of February
Help With Seasonal Affective Disorder
The Sparkles, glitter and bright lights of the holidays are over, replaced by gray, gloomy, snowy, rainy/icy weather. Yay. It’s January, probably the gloomiest month of the year for many. It’s cold out and the sun seems to have taken a well-deserved vacation. Outdoor activities are limited (unless you have lots of thermals), and your house is your new best friend. For many, the effects of SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) kicks in high gear. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can be a severe condition that should not be ignored. Shorter daylight hours and less sunlight during the winter months don’t help...
The Month Before Christmas
Twas the month before Christmas and all through the Co-opAll the employees were stirring, and probably some mice tooThe stockings were hung, in the offices with careIn hopes that Santa Dave would soon be there The staff were all nestled, all snug in their departmentsWhile vision of sugar cookies and gifts danced in their headsThey are stocking the shelves and propane being scheduled and deliveredThey are getting ready for Christmas and a long cold winter All at once, out in the yard, there arose such a clatterThe employees ran to the doorway to see what was the matterAway to the...
Hello November
This month is one that is jam packed full…so much is going on. It’s an exciting time because people everywhere are preparing for the holidays, our hunters are preparing for hunting season and our farmers are doing their fieldwork, spraying and equipment clean up. ALSO – It’s Election Day on Nov. 8th. Make sure your voice is heard and get out and VOTE! With so much to do, luckily, we gain an extra hour of sleep on Nov 6th to have the energy to do it all! At the Marshall County Co-op, we are also busy with our propane sales...
Happy October and Happy Fall
How excited are you about it being October? The thrill of no more hot, humid days and the thought of cool, crisp days and nights are enough to make anyone happy! I enjoy driving and looking at how the summer porch and yard decorations are slowly coming down, being replaced by fall colors and decorations. I truly think that by this time of the year, people have had enough of summer and are ready to move on. Of course, we all know that fall, being as beautiful as it, is just a preview of the upcoming cold, snowy season. But...
Propane News at Marshall County Co-Op
SO much is going on with the Marshall County Co-op. The big news is, of course, Propane related. After all, Propane is the Co-op’s main lifeline! They just opened up a satellite propane plant in New Martinsville! One of the reasons a propane plant was put there is because of the growth opportunity in that area and to be able to better serve Wetzel and Tyler Counties. It also cuts their costs and time involved of transporting propane from Moundsville to those areas. This move will now ensure the residents of Wetzel and Tyler Counties complete access to propane without...
The Dog Days of Summer
Can you believe it is August? Where has this year gone? Time just seems to fly by anymore. The positive part? Football season is rapidly approaching!! And hopefully bringing with it cooler days and nights. But for now, it is still Sweaty, Sunshiny and Hot! And speaking of positive parts, your garden should be in full bounty mode by now. Your zucchinis, tomatoes and cucumbers are plotting a take-over of the rest of your garden plants, and your peppers and squash are enthusiastically growing closer and closer to each other. Some plants suddenly may appear tired and a bit sunburnt....
July is Summer!
July! It’s the month for full-swing summer activities! It is also the month that your garden is producing all the delicious produce that you carefully planted a few months back. People are taking vacations and just having a good time. It is also the month that we celebrate our great nation’s independence! For those of you who have a garden and purchased flowers, it is a time to do some basic upkeep. Now is the time to remove the faded blooms from your spring perennials flowers. When you do this, you make your plants look better and you prevent them...