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Articles
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A Perfect Gift in an Imperfect World
By Gert Slabach

Deck of Cards
("A Soldier's Prayer Book")

Keeping The Tradition Alive
(Ag Commissioner keeps alive the tradition of cutting his own Christmas tree)

The Art of Norman Rockwell
(At the North Carolina Museum of Art)
By Keith McDonald

Convergence Art Guild�s Film Odyssey
(Jan 2011 Films)
By Woodson Hughes

Columns

Editor's Page
(Scary Bridges)

Southside Gardener
(Monthly Tips & "To Do List")
By William H. McCaleb

South Winds
(Bats in My Belfry)
By FCOIT

Ask Bubba - Advice
(Parody)
The Bubba Clause

Departments

Festivals & Events

Nov - Dec - Jan Events

Christmas Parades

Farm & Ag Info

Annual Cotton Economics Meeting
(February 9th)

Farmers Markets Listing (FMs in or near SSVA)

Oh, Christmas Tree
(Tree Sales & Farms)

Press Releases

Joani Layman selected as Master Gardener of the Year

Past Issues

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Articles

A Perfect Gift in an Imperfect World

  A lifetime of learning about the true meaning of Christmas may have begun with a childhood disappointment many years ago. In this Christmas installment of her theme about "Things that Keep me Humble . . . and what I learned from them" Gert Slabach talks about what is really important about this season.

  Share her story in  "A Perfect Gift in an Imperfect World" >>>
By Gert Slabach

The Deck of Cards

  One of the most popular ballads of all times �The Deck Of Cards� also known as �A Soldier's Prayer Book� has been told in several versions, for more than two generations, but still carries a strong message to all who hear it.
  Here is our version of The Deck Of Cards >>>

Keeping The Tradition Alive

  Ag Commissioner keeps alive the tradition of cutting his own Christmas tree

  On his first Christmas as Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Commissioner Matt Lohr keeps alive the tradition of cutting his own Christmas tree.

  Read: Keeping The Tradition Alive >>>

Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree

   Getting a tree can be an Event for the whole family. Find places to go for choose & cut trees, holiday events, tips on selecting and caring for a tree and more >>> in Oh Christmas Tree >>

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Regular Columns

  Southwinds (Bats in My Belfry)

   When an unexpected guest shows up before coffee, a normally cheerful disposition can turn a bit sour. See how one morning started off wrong in  this month's Southwinds. >>>
By FCOIT

  Southside Gardener

  By William H. McCaleb

  Late fall is time to prepare your lawn and garden for the cold winter months ahead.
  The Virginia Cooperative Extension and the Southside Master Gardeners give us some suggestions on ways to keep your plants healthy. Here are this month's garden tips and To-Do's for Southside Virginia.
  Check out the Southside Gardener. >>>

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  Ask Bubba - Cat Care 101

  With all the talk about helping animals, Bubba had to get into the act. This time he offers some "helpful" advice about pet care.
  Cat fancier or dog lover, you will lap up this month's edition of Ask Bubba >>>

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