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With the absence of rain locally, spring gardening has been at best, terrible.  But, rest easy, spring isn’t the only season to plant vegetables. Planting in July and August for fall production can yield great results. Most cool-season vegetables planted in the summer grow as well or better than those planted in the spring. As an added benefit, the flavors of fall vegetables are often sweeter and milder.

Fall vegetable choices are influenced by available space, grower preference, and intended use. Semi-hardy vegetables can withstand light frost (30 degrees F. to 32 degrees F). Beets, potatoes, leaf lettuce, radishes, and spinach all fall into this category. Hardy vegetables can withstand several frosts but are killed when severe cold temperatures hang on for several days.  Cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, carrots, turnips, and kale are all part of this category.

When selecting seed, it is best to look for cultivars labeled early season or select seed with the fewest days to maturity. If you purchase seed in the spring (when varieties are more available), be sure to store them in a cool, dry location.

To determine when to plant a particular vegetable, find the average date of the first killing frost in your area and the cultivar’s number of days to maturity. To estimate when to plant fall crops, use the following formula: Number of days from seeding to harvest + average harvest period + fall factor (about 14 days) + frost tender factor (about 14 days) = days to count back from first expected fall frost.

Weeds often take over a garden as summer progresses, so start fresh with a fall garden. If the soil is extremely dry, irrigate lightly a day or two before planting. Plant seeds in narrow trenches to conserve moisture. Cover seeds twice as deep as you would during spring planting to keep them from drying during germination. Although most seeds will germinate quickly, some seeds (such as lettuce, peas, and spinach) will not germinate well if the soil temperature is above 85 degrees F. Try shading the seeds until they germinate with a board or a light mulch to keep the soil cooler. Root crops (such as beets, carrots, and turnips) can be left in the ground through the fall. Once there is a hard freeze, mulch plants with a heavy layer of straw to keep the ground from freezing. Root crops can be dug as needed throughout the winter.

The Bergfeld family is proud to have sponsored Kyle and his heifer, Abbie, in this year’s Montgomery County Fair Scramble Class.  Our Mom is certainly smiling as she looks down on the hard work and effort this young man put into this project.

We wish him the best – knowing that this is just a beginning for him.

GIG’EM ABBIE!

Taste of the Wild Dry Pet Food

In Store Price $49.36
Online $47.82

• Grain-free dog food for all life stages
• With various meats, roasted for great flavor
• Packed with highly digestible protein and antioxidents
• Supports healthy immune system
• Please read all label information upon delivery
• Made with real roasted meats
• Supplemented with fruits and vegetables
• delivers natural antioxidants to protect

Product Description
Taste of the Wild Pet Foods are available at both the Conroe and the Willis locations.  You can also order online by clicking  More >>

Taste of the Wild Dry Pet Food – High Prairie Formula

Angels’ Eyes Tear Stain Eliminator

List Price – $45.00
Our Price – $25.43
You Save – $19.57

• Puppies (up to 3 months): 1/8 tsp. daily; Dogs 2 to 5 lbs: 1/4 tsp. daily
• Dogs 5 to 8 lbs: 1/2 tsp. daily; Dogs 8 to 12 lbs: 3/4 tsp. daily; Dogs 12 lbs & up: 1 tsp. daily
• Kittens (up to 3 months) 1/8 tsp. daily; Kittens 2 to 5 lbs: 1/4 tsp. daily
• Cats 5 to 8 lbs: 1/2 tsp. daily; Cats 8 to 12 lbs: 3/4 tsp. daily; Cats 12 lbs & up: 1 tsp. daily
• Please read instructions on the package

Product Description
Angels’ Eyes is the first product specifically developed for DOGS to eliminate unsightly tearstains from the inside out! Angels’ Eyes also helps to eliminate staining around the mouth and their coats due to licking. Other products are topical requiring high maintenance and yet will only remove the tear stains temporarily causing it to return worse than before. Angels’ Eyes starts working before the tear stains begin and never adds food dyes or wheat which can have n… More >>

Angels’ Eyes Tear-Stain Eliminator

Raising show broilers doesn’t require any “magic”, “secret recipes”, or “hocus pocus”.  It does, on the other hand, require some intelligent planning and work.  Creating a schedule that includes pre-delivery setup, do’s and don’ts for arrival day, effective feeding schedules for meat birds, and proper meat bird culling and selection for show is vital.

Of course we offer a complete line of Honor Show Feeds in addition to all of the accessory products you’ll need when raising champion show broilers.

Honor Show Chow Turkey Starter is currently in store priced at $21.18

Honor Show Chow Broiler is currently in store priced at $21.39

Mention discount code CFS/WFS and receive $1.00 off each bag purchased.

For a complete day by day guide to raising champion show broilers, click here!

Stall Snack Refill Molasses Flavored

Special Price $6.99

• Helps eliminate stall boredom
• Delicious treat for your horse
• Easy to refill
• Inexpensive way to spoil your horse

Product Description
Tasty treats that fit in the Jolly Snack apple shaped holder.  This refill is  molasses flavored… More >>

Stall Snack Refill Molasses Flavored

Nutramax Cosequin DS Chewable Tablets

• Cosequin DS double strength capsules are available in 90 and 120 count sizes.
• Cosequin regular strength capsules for small dogs and cats are available in 90 and 180 count sizes.
• Cosequin chewable tablets are available in 40, 120, and 250 count size
• Cosequin Equine Powder is available in 1400, 700 and 280 gram bottles

Product Description
Original Research Brand
#1 Veterinarian Recommended Brand
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Nutramax Cosequin DS Chewable Tablets

Andis Super 2-Speed Horse Clipper

List Price – $182.99
Your Price – $159.99
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• Shatter-proof housing fits comfortably in your hand
• 4×4 blade drive for 25% more blade torque
• Clipper comes equipped with an UltraEdge #10 Blade
• Works with all UltraEdge and CeramicEdge blades (sold separately) – the largest selection in the industry
• Designed and manufactured for years of reliable use

Product Description
The Andis AGC 2-Speed Clipper runs at up to 4,400 strokes per minute due to it’s heavy duty, high speed motor. The unit is equipped with a 4 x 4 blade drive for 25% more blade torque. The AGC 2-Speed Clipper is the ultimate grooming tool with it’s power, control, and versatility. The unit features a 14′ cord. The unit also features a locking switch button so the unit cannot accidently turn off will being used. The clipper is maintenance free, with no oiling… More >>

Andis Super 2-Speed Horse Clipper

Award winning garden expert Steve Brookes shares great fun and informative gardening tips. These tips are about container gardening.