January 23, 2009 RSS feed / Beauty in the Backyard

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Winter window boxes brighten one's outlook

Stopping smell flowers
By Arlene Marturano marturanoa@yahoo.com
Window boxes bring cheerful color to the interior and exterior of buildings throughout the year. In winter the wardrobe of plants for these miniature gardens can be formal, festive, functional, or just plain fun. More...

Residents urged to test for radon

Contributed by SCDHEC

The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control is partnering with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to educate residents about the dangers of radon exposure. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. More...

Explore champion trees in Congaree National Park

Contributed by Congaree National Park

Congaree National Park is offering a "Big Tree Hike" led by Park Ranger Stuart Greeter, Saturday, January 24, at 10 am. Congaree National Park is known for big trees, and many national and state champion trees are located in the park. More...


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