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Ray Baird

Reporter · US

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Sep 12, 2026
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  1. Article · Sep 12, 2026 · Ray Baird

    September heralds the coming autumn (opens the original)

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    The fogs of August are over and now we are entering the days of late summer when the dews are colder as they subtly prepare the season when we will receive frosty lawns instead of wet dews. September brings shorter days, a nip in the air at twilight time and the relief and comfort of late summer days of splendor. Days when the air on the porch or deck is breathable and the ears are delighted with the chirps of the crickets. The first leaves of the maples begin their descent to the lawn and crows

  2. Article · Aug 16, 2026 · Ray Baird

    Still time to harvest a few bluberries (opens the original)

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    As we move into the middle of August and the end of Dog Days, there are still a few days remaining in the Piedmont blueberry harvest. You still have a few days to take advantage of the waning days of the harvest. The remnants of the last two weeks of August will be a little less humid now that the Dog Days have come to an end. Harvesting blueberries requires a certain amount of time and patience and determination, but the effect will be rewarded with an abundance of flavorful berries for now and

  3. Article · Aug 9, 2026 · Ray Baird

    Still time to harvest late blueberries (opens the original)

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    As we move toward the middle of the month of August and the finale of Dog Days, there is still a few weeks remaining to enjoy a trip to a blueberry field near you. Pick a few gallons to process for a treat during the cold days of winter as well as for a blueberry pie or cobbler or even a sonker for dessert one evening this week. It requires a lot more patience as well as time to pick a gallon of blueberries, but their unique and unusual color, shape, and flavor makes them well worth the effort a

  4. Article · Jul 26, 2026 · Ray Baird

    Porches and decks for every season (opens the original)

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    Sitting on the porch is not just a warm weather pastime, but a year-round activity. A porch, patio, or deck is a practical addition to any home. Unlike swimming pools that require a lot of time and money to maintain and provide seasonal enjoyment, a porch or deck is a place that provides year-around usability. The activity of porch or deck sitting is pleasant and promotes health and builds up healthy immune systems. Unlock the rest of the article with a new subscription. Your support strengthens

  5. Article · Jul 18, 2026 · Ray Baird

    Time to do the watermelon knock (opens the original)

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    The old-fashioned method of thumping a watermelon to test for ripeness is not a solid method for determining its ripeness. A more sure and better test is a solid knock (like knocking on a door). A “thump” only produces an uncertain surface sound but a knock gives a solid sound and a feel of ripeness. There is more to determine a melons ripeness than a small thump which only produces a sounda knock will produce not only a sound but a feel of ripeness. This method works whether the melon is in

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