Composting Directly in the Garden
Do not toss those imperfect lettuce leaves, onion tops and strawberry tops into the trash. Instead, convert them into compost right in the garden.
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Cooking with Mumzy!
Hello readers and friends of the Mountaineer Echo, I hope this week finds everyone in good health and happy spirits. We have had a wonderful week; we enjoyed our trip to Memphis and our delicious dinner at Rendezvous. The Bylines, Blues and BBQ Convention was a very nice adventure. There are more details within the newspaper to let you see some of the things we experienced while on our mini trip. I hope everyone has a wonderful week and As Always remember the Little Things.
Read MoreCooking with Mumzy!Arkansas Wildlife from Hada’s Art
Duane Hada, gallery owner, artist and angler will be inducted into Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Hall of Fame on August 27, and it is easy to see why. Simply take a walk around his Rivertown Gallery, located on the outskirts of Mountain Home to discover why. This is one talented human being.
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(StatePoint) The camping season is here and it’s time to get ready. These five must-have items are not only compact, but they will also ensure you have fun and make the most of your trip: 1.
Read MoreFive Must-Have Items for Your Camping TripJohnson Grass
What is your opinion of Johnson Grass? Is it a good thing or a bad thing? Some people like it for hay but the dangers of it growing on our property usually outweigh the positives. We will discuss the dangers of Johnson Grass in this article and ways to eradicate it.
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Butterflies are a welcome visitor to any Arkansas garden. To attract butterflies, gardeners are planting all types of blooming plants, in the hopes that butterflies will flock to their garden. While many flowering plants will entice butterflies to your garden, to increase diversity, consider adding plants that serve as food for the caterpillars. A butterfly garden can be as small as a few containers of plants, or as large as the yard you have.
Read MoreButterfly Gardening in ArkansasYMOTS welcomes Route 358
Route 358’s tracks have that love for their craft feeling. You know these guys would be amazing to see live after hearing just a few songs “You almost itch for it.” Best known for bending and blending of Americana music, Route 358 has been touring for the past 6 years in support of their first two albums “Fragile Hearts,” which received national and international air play, and their 2020 release “Peregtination I,” which continues in that same trajectory.
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Hello readers and friends of the Mountaineer Echo, I hope this week finds everyone in good health and happy spirits. Robert and I ar planning a weekend trip to Memphis, TN to go to the Tri-State Press convention, and hopefully have some fun while we are there. I will share details in next week’s edition. I hope everyone has a wonderful week and As Always remember the Little Things.
Read MoreCOOKING WITH MUMZY!50th anniversary of the Buffalo National River
With more than 800,000 visitors a year, the Buffalo National River is one of the leading tourist destinations in Arkansas. This year, the Buffalo National River celebrates its 50th anniversary as a unit of the National Park Service.
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Camp Invention®, a nationally recognized, nonprofit summer enrichment program, is coming to ASU Mountain Home the week of June 20 - June 23, 2022. Camp Invention challenges children in grades K-6 through hands-on activities, promotes STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) learning; builds confidence, leadership, perseverance and resourcefulness; and encourages entrepreneurship — all in a fun and engaging environment.
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