Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

Beekeeping is full of surprises

The annual spring honeybee swarm season is coming to an end, and as a beekeeper, I am reminded ...

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

AWAR declared on animal abuse, neglect

A new citizen-based organization set up to improve the quality of animal life all began at a birthday ...

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

Septic systems are flush with our sins

The septic system is one of those out-of-sight, out-of-mind linchpins for homeowners that can bring misery or satisfaction. ...

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

Recurring dreams now farm based

For years, there were these recurring dreams common for many of us. Being late for the final exam. ...

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

Dogs, cats and the pain of it all

I have been thinking a lot this week about Martha Stewart.   Not about her spot-on culinary skills ...

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

Balloon releases cause problems

You’ve seen the sight before. Perhaps you even have participated, thinking that a warm feeling from a balloon ...

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

Tryon equestrian history fouled at the finish line

When blue ribbons have been awarded in Tryon’s local history, The Cotton Patch was always in the winner’s ...

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

State puts out a hit contract on Bradford pear trees

We’re being invaded by the Bradfords and the state needs your help to fend them off before they ...

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

Time to charge people who have to be rescued?

Despite this weekend’s blast of cold weather, warmer days are coming. That means more hikers will be on ...

Opinion

Shooting the messenger is the oldest game around

I have been shot more times than a villain in a spaghetti western. That’s because I have been ...

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