Month: November 2014

Where to Get Fresh Turkey Near North Potomac, Rockville, Darnestown and Potomac

Fresh is always better than frozen, and purchasing your Thanksgiving turkey either directly from one of these farms or their outlets is probably healthier too. Here is a list of farms and healthy grocery stores that you still have time to order you bird from: STRAIGHT FROM THE FARM: MAPLE LAWN FARMS    11788 Route 216, Fulton, Maryland 301-725-2074 www.maplelawn.com What’s for sale: Free-range Broad-Breasted Whites, 10-45 pounds. Price per pound:

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Will The Cold Snap Damage My Landscape?

It’s here, the coldest weather of the year so far. The bad news, it looks like it will stick around for a while. The good news, it will probably not do much damage to your landscape. Plants have been preparing for the cold weather for weeks, as they do every year. To learn more about how cold weather can damage your landscape and what to look for, read the following

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Veterans Day Events in our Area

Tomorrow, November 11th is Veterans Day, a day when we honor our veterans for not only their service, but for allowing us through their service to lead the lives that we treasure. The following list details events throughout our area celebrating the service of our military men and women and honoring those that gave their lives. “African American Veterans Remembered, Honored,” pre-ceremony music by the U.S. Army Band; keynote address by

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Quiz Time

How much do you know about hybrid cars? Hybrid cars are more plentiful, advanced and efficient than ever, with dozens of options now available to consumers. These fuel-saving, emissions-cutting vehicles currently make up 3% of the total car and light truck market in the United States, helping to meet the government’s tougher fuel-economy standards. But how much do you know about how hybrid cars work, and the benefits they can

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New Farmer’s Market Is Coming To North Potomac, Maryland

Open House on Sunday November 16, 1 pm until 4 pm at the big white barn on Rt 28 & Dufief Mill Rd. NEW Year-Round MoCo Indoor Market Don’t Miss Out! How would you like to shop at a year-round indoor farm market, showcasing locally grown produce, food by local chefs, and crafts by local artisans? Yes, an indoor market, with refrigerated cases, featuring crops, wines, cheeses, coffees, and artisan

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November Stuff To Do

Cool crisp air and shorter days signal that it is time to start putting the garden to bed for the winter. Before you do, stop, breathe and enjoy the beautiful fall colors before they are gone. Turn off your outside water faucets. Drain and put away garden hoses. Remove summer annuals and add them to your compost pile. It is not too late to plant pansies, cabbage and kale. Add

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