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Thursday, March 28, 2013  A free adaptive gardening seminar at the Robert Mills Carriage House offers tips for those who garden but may be limited by physical disabilities such as injury or arthritis.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  Jennifer Jordan is the farm manager at Cottle Strawberry Farm in Columbia. She's been working around the clock this month to keep the plants protected from the freezing temperatures.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  As organic foods become more popular, some wonder if they are really better for you or if it's all hype. And the question remains: Just what makes a food organic anyway?

Thursday, November 29, 2012  The community came together to give to our neighbors in need Wednesday, donating more than 1.2 million pounds of food during the Share Your Holiday food drive to benefit Harvest Hope Food Bank.

Thursday, October 25, 2012  Two statues were unveiled in Camden Thursday to honor men who helped the city more 250 years ago.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  The S.C. Peanut Board shed light on the peanut's growing role in the state with daily cooking demonstrations at the 2012 South Carolina State Fair.

Thursday, September 27, 2012  South Carolina's drought committee says rainfall has reduced the drought status.

Thursday, September 20, 2012  There is not much change in South Carolina when it comes to the status of the drought.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012  Farmers' markets are at a high point in popularity throughout the nation, according to the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture.  They also offer food, often at a discount from the price of other retail outlets.

Wednesday, July 04, 2012  The Fourth of July brings friends together for outdoor activities, fireworks and grilling out, but in Gilbert the holiday also comes with plenty of peaches.

Wednesday, June 06, 2012  The State Forestry Department will be even more prepared for wildfire season.