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Snippet: Nurseries witness Victory Garden 2.0. 10 veggies are proof you don't need a giant yard for a bountiful garden. Vegetables best grown in containers. How to grow edible plants on any deck or patio. Vegetables kids love to grow. The economy ripples through communities in strange ways, and one exciting current trend is in the world of gardening. It even has a name:  'Victory Garden 2.0'.  It identifies those that grow plants that produce nourishing foods. The first Victory Garden Manual, was written in 1943.  At that time it was easy to find reasons to grow food at home....

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It was just 90 years ago today, July 27, 1931, when farmers in America awoke to a plague of biblical proportions. Initially starting on the 26th of July, swarms of locusts descended on crops in Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota, devastating a crop that was already struggling through hot temperatures and a drought. In fact, locust, unlike most decent animals, love the dry conditions, their larva thrive in dry heat, and the 1930’s in America were pretty dry. Mother Nature likes to add insult to injury, and the 1931 crop yield was very poor. For some reason, grasshoppers like to...

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Here's Mayor Mengarelli's weekly update for the City of Prescott. This week, he discusses:

• Weather
• Faith Moore in Cottonwood
• COVID
• This Week’s Council Meeting
• Arizona Redistricting Commission
• Yavapai Family Advocacy Center

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Several Arizona mayors, led by Tucson Mayor Regina Romero and Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, are asking Arizona’s congressional delegation to support Amtrak’s proposed expansion of frequent and reliable passenger rail service. Amtrak’s vision calls for passenger rail service that will connect Tucson, Phoenix, and the West Valley with three round trips per day, as well as the possibility of daily service to Los Angeles. “I am pleased to join my fellow mayors from both Pima and Maricopa County in supporting a new passenger rail line between the Tucson and Phoenix metropolitan areas,” said Mayor Romero. “This new service will yield...

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The past week has been a wet one for most of the region. So far this July, rainfall amounts have been impressive with 5-10 inches in the Dewey-Humboldt and Prescott Valley regions and 2-6 inches in Prescott, Chino Valley, and Williamson Valley regions. The average for July is around 2-3 inches, depending on location. This week, monsoon thunderstorm activity will be reduced for the first part of the week but should ramp up again later in the week. View the full Weather Briefing Week of July 26, 2021 Forecast Today through Wednesday, mostly sunny and warmer with only slight chances...

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One of Prescott’s most popular events, the Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering will take the stage at an all new venue, the Prescott Rodeo Grounds at 840 Rodeo Dr, Prescott on August 12, 13, 14, 2021 at 7:00 pm. More than 40 authentic cowboy poets and singers will perform for two days and three nights to share their heritage and the culture of the American Cowboy. Featured performers include Dave Stamey, Jay Snider, and Belinda Gail. This year’s popular collectible poster design was created by rancher and artist JaNeil Anderson and is titled “That Girl Is a Cowboy” and an original...

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Due to monsoonal activity and sufficient rainfall, the Prescott National Forest will rescind all fire restrictions as of 8:00 am on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. Fire danger is moderate across the forest. Visitors are still asked to remain vigilant and avoid activities that could accidentally cause wildfires – refrain from campfires on dry and windy days and remember that it is always illegal to leave a campfire unattended. In addition, fireworks are never allowed on any National Forest land. Closures unrelated to fire and smoking restrictions remain in effect including the Raphael Fire around Sycamore Canyon and the Tiger Fire...

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An industrial pad in Prescott Valley's Big Sky Business Park is available from Fain Signature Group to purchase, ground lease, or build to suit. This 10.79-acre commercial site is currently zoned C3 and has access to all utilities (water, power, sewer, and gas). Easy access to Highway 69 this location offers easy access and is just a short drive from numerous restaurants, major retail stores, and Prescott Valley's Downtown. The property for sale is located at E. Florentine Road, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 in the Big Sky Business Park. If you would like to know more about this Fain Signature...

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Prescott Valley Town Council on Thursday, July 8 awarded a 2,000 contract for two construction projects that will improve traffic flow on the north side of the community.   Earth Resources Corporation will begin construction on the Park View Drive Connector Improvement Project and the Antelope Meadows Drive Free Flow Right Project on Monday, July 19. View the Park View Proposed Road Connection map View the Antelope Meadows Map The Park View Drive Connector Improvement Project will extend Park View Drive between Knollwood Way in the Viewpoint subdivision to the Pronghorn Ranch subdivision, adding connectivity between these two developments. The...

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This week, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener of Watters Garden Center in Prescott, AZ discusses ground covers that will provide year-round color. What perennial ground covers come back yearly? Which are drought tolerant and can handle full sun. Evergreen ground cover, and the best cover plants to prevent weeds. Ground cover plants are beneficial in so many ways. The foliage provides visual interest across hills, between boulders, and down slopes. They also reduce yard maintenance by fighting erosion and suppressing weeds. Here is the definitive list for local groundcovers grown in the brutal sun or dense shade. Many offer an...

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