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The Garden needs the serpent

The Garden needs the serpent

It was enormous, and I had almost stepped on it. I ran to my grandfather while pointing back at the largest snake I’d ever seen. It was sunning itself in his orchard. He just looked over at the snake and said, “that’s a gopher snake, he earns his keep.” He then pointed at the...
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Get ready for spring greening

Is anyone ready for the “greening” of spring? It seems that winter, and its accompanying snow, has graced us with its presence long enough. In order to paint some “green” thoughts for you, The Peoria County Office would like to provide some information on Easter Lilies. Easter lilies are common this time...
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