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Wednesday, May 08, 2013  A great event for tree farmers and ethusiasts will be held at the end of May.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  294 kids at Pekin Community Schools got out of class for an assembly today where they were congratulated for planting nearly 130 trees.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Spring conditions have left unfavorable conditions for corn farmers.

Friday, April 26, 2013  As a way to celebrate this arbor day,the city of Kirksville planted trees at Forest Llewellyn Cemetery Friday.

Sunday, April 21, 2013  Volunteers plant trees in Chautauqua Park for the Hometown Rewards Program to help reduce Fairfield's energy use.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Unusual cool weather is giving garderner more time to plant some vegetables.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  We talked with employees at Ostranders Flowers about when the right time to plant flowers are

Saturday, March 23, 2013 

Friday, March 08, 2013  A class will be offered in March that will give you copious amounts of information on gardening.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  The Tree Reforestation Committee formed to help plant more trees in Ottumwa especially for residents that lost trees in the streets and sewer project.

Monday, October 22, 2012  16-year-old Allie Kelsey loves working in horticulture and at a local flower shop. She is this week's Ag Kid.

Monday, October 08, 2012  16-year-old Morgan Baker likes to spend time in the green house and focus on horticulture. She is this week's Ag Kid.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Monday, July 02, 2012  16-year-old Miranda Coulson loves spending time in the greenhouse and planting. She is this week's Ag Kid.

Monday, June 18, 2012  16-year-old Samantha Coulson has been planting mums since she was a freshman and has learned a lot from it. She is this week's Ag Kid.