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From the Garden: Save money by growing your own fresh vegetables
By Melinda Myers | For The Brookings Register With escalating food prices, now is a great time to start growing some of your own vegetables. Not only can you save money, but you’ll enjoy great flavor and maximum nutritional value. Take time to do a bit of planning. Your first…
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From the Garden: Blackhawks big bluestem adds bold color and interest to the landscape
By Melinda Myers | For The Brookings Register No matter your garden style you are likely to find a place for this year’s Perennial Plant of the Year, Blackhawks big bluestem (Andropogon gerardii ‘Blackhawks’). You’ll enjoy the beauty it adds to your gardens and low maintenance it requires to thrive.…
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The Prairie Doc: The not-so silent struggle of sleep apnea
By Dr. Andrew Ellsworth | Avera Medical Group Brookings Take a moment to breathe. Close your eyes. Slowly inhale through your nose, pause, and gently exhale through your mouth. After a few steady breaths, you likely feel more relaxed and ready for the day. Now imagine plugging your nose and…
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The Prairie Doc: On osteoporosis, it’s the bones of the matter
By Dr. Debra Johnston | Avera Medical Group Brookings When I was in medical school, I learned that a shocking number of people would die or be admitted to a nursing home after a hip fracture. Even today, a hip fracture can be a devastating event for an older American.…
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From the Garden: Bulbs with season long color and pollinator appeal
By Melinda Myers | For The Brookings Register Boost the beauty and pollinator appeal of your gardens and containers with flowering bulbs. A combination of spring- and fall-planted bulbs can provide season-long color and nectar for bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and other pollinators.
