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Monday, January 14, 2013  The salt that's applied to the roadways migrates to tree roots and causes stunted growth and severe decline in tree health.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012  Tips for saving or replacing drought stricken plants.

Friday, September 21, 2012  Chilly temperatures this weekend could bring the first frost of the season. What you should do to protect your plants.

Thursday, September 22, 2011  Fall is a great time of the year for adding trees and shrubs to the landscape.

Friday, March 25, 2011  With the warm temperatures at the beginning of the week, you may have gotten a case of “Spring Fever” and the urge to start planting your garden.

Thursday, March 24, 2011  The University of Missouri Extension spent the afternoon hosting a small fruit and gardening workshop at the Missouri Department of Conservation office in Kirksville.

Thursday, September 16, 2010  The NEMO Food Fest will be held September 18.