County Extension

A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about the “4 Day Throw Away” policy for leftovers in the refrigerator. This week, I’d like to talk more about storage in that refrigerator and freezer. Every home has one or two of these appliances, but how much do you know about keeping foods safe in them?

By Sam Marshall
Extension Agent, Agriculture-Horticulture
Water is a key component of any beautiful lawn or garden, but not all plants are the same. Different plants have different watering needs and the amount of water your yard needs will depend on what is growing there, your soil type, and recent weather conditions.

There’s this odd odor coming from your refrigerator. You dig around and find something green and moldy. You’re not quite sure what it used to be, but now it’s a perfect science fair project. In addition to causing a cleaning problem, this could be costing you money.

I originally wrote this column back in August 2011 when everyone in Brunswick County was preparing for Hurricane Irene. Fortunately we were spared major damage from that storm.  But I thought it might be a good idea to share this information again, before we’re all in a hurry to get things done before another storm.