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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,...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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!  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...

The  annual  Mother’s Day sale last month at the Marshall County Co-op was as usual a huge success!!!  The week-long event brings out hundreds of people ready to get their garden going, beautify their home and porches with beautiful flowers, plant some landscaping trees or fruit trees, or to just give their home some better curb appeal with some ornamental shrubs,   flowers and more!  I attended this event, and I was so impressed how the employees all worked together to make your experience there smooth and satisfying!   From the minute you pull in, you have someone helping you find a...