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Warmer months means spending more time outdoors, but spending more time outdoors could increase your chances of running into poison ivy. Dekalb County Extension Agent Johnny Barnes said the most common misconception people have about the plant is that just being near it can affect you. “In order for it to kind of have a reaction with you, you do ... Read More »

Autumn is here and with the falling temperatures comes falling leaves. For some homeowners this means leaf raking season, but what should be done about the raked pile? Dekalb Ag Extension Agent Johnny Barnes said a great option is for composting. “It’s a natural product of trees going through photosynthesis, and all the nutrients from the tree actually come through ... Read More »