Blue-Green Algae Bloom Season Is Approaching Those heading out to lakes and rivers this summer are reminded to be on the lookout for blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria, on water bodies across the state. Some blue-green algae can make toxins that cause illness in people and animals who accidentally swallow, inhale, or have prolonged skin contact with the algae. “Blue-green algae

Flower Bed Maintenance Keeps Gardens Looking Their Best All Summer Long MELINDA MYERS A bit of grooming and care will keep your flower gardens looking their best throughout the hot summer months and into fall. Remove the flower stems of salvias, veronicas and similar flowers as the blooms begin to fade. Use a pruner or sharp garden scissors and cut just above the first set of leaves or above

...continued from front Thousands Enjoy Breakfast On The Farm Of course, there also was an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast, which also included a serving of scrambled eggs with ham, applesauce, cheese, sausage, milk and coffee. Chocolate or strawberry ice cream sundaes and root beer floats also were available. Saturday marked the 32nd annual Washington County Breakfast on the Farm. It was the first time the Washington County Breakfast on the Farm was held at a robotic dairy farm.