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In keeping with the mountain tradition of taking care of our own, everyone is invited to attend breakfast at Appalachian Brian Estates. Proceeds to go to training of local citizens in cardiac emergency preparedness. Sponsors: Hardees & Healthy Carolinians. Adm $6. Donations appreciated
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All of our rental road & mountain bikes are now for sale!! Come by and see us to find out about the great savings!!
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The High Country's Definitive AVEDA Concept Salon
- in Boone! -
215 Boone Heights Drive
(828) 264-8181
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Dr. Laurence So of Watauga Internal Medicine is currently accepting new patients for January 2009. The practice is located at 136 Furman Road in Boone.
Visit www.apprhs.org/wim
To make an appointment, call (828) 262-0060.
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Top Ten Experiences for 2008
by Michael Rich

Latest Update: December 30, 2008


First tomato on the vine in 2008
Looking back on the garden in 2008, here are my top ten experiences:

#10- Having fresh tomatoes to eat and giveaway for about 4 months straight (next year, maybe 5.5 months).

#9-All of the lettuce I cared to eat in the fall.

#8- Raised a number of vegetables I never tried before–Swiss chard, winter squash, broccoli

#7- Built a hoop house that has stood through winds, rain, ice, snow and more (though could use some repair)

#6- experiments with cover crops were successful

#5- Fall greens were successful- turnips, kale, swiss chard, spinach, etc. were overflowing

#4- Garlic and onions for the spring are looking like they are supposed to as the winter approaches

#3- Squash and beans from the freezer still taste good

#2- Considering fewer squash plants in 2009

#1- Planning for 2009 is in full swing