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Clineland Clineland Strawberries Strawberries ©CommunityFirstMedia 2784-4 Clineland Rd. 2784-4 Clineland Rd., , Cherryville, NC Cherryville, NC 704-477-7104 704-477-7104 ©Com i ni ni ni ni ni n un u mu mu ty tyFi tyFi tyFi tyFi tyFi tyFi tyF yF yF yF y t rstM rstM rstM tM rst rst rst rs edia edia edia edia edia edia edia edi edi ed ed ed y OPENING SOON Call Us For Business Hours Stay in Your Car Stay in Your Car Drive-Thru Service Only!! Drive-Thru Service Only!! Credit Cards Only Credit Cards Only T o say that COVID-19 transformed daily life would be an under- statement. Few, if any, aspects of life were untouched once the virus hit. One aspect of daily life that changed considerably is the way people shop for food. As recommendations to remain home and out of crowded places spread, many people felt that shopping in bulk, or at the very least, meal-planning and buying necessities for a few weeks at a time, would re- duce the number of trips they needed to make to supermar- kets or small food stores. In addition, due to shortages on popular foods, many people have purchased items they did not necessarily need in an- ticipation that such foods may not be available in the coming weeks or months. Large packages of meat and poultry can be broken down and frozen easily. But what about the fresh produce that many people rely on for important nutrients? Fresh veg- etables only last so long, so people need to learn how to safely freeze fresh veg- etables to avoid throwing them out. To freeze vegetables properly so they retain their flavor and texture, it is important to freeze them within a few hours of pick- ing them from a garden or taking them home. Certain vegetables can be frozen in their raw state. The texture might change slightly upon thawing, but they will remain flavorful. Other vegetables may require blanching before freezing. Blanching requires scalding vegetables in boiling water or steam for a brief time. Blanching helps stop the enzymes that cause vegetables to decay, a process that can occur even in frozen storage. Items that do well with blanching in- clude spinach, kale, winter squash, and broccoli, according to HGTV.com. Another way to freeze produce is to remove the air that can compromise the food. You can do so by filling contain- ers or bags and pushing out the extra air. Vacuum sealers can work to re- move the air and help preserve items in the freezer longer; otherwise, use a tray pack method to freeze items. Place chilled and drained blanched vegetables in shallow trays or pans. Freeze them until the vegetables are firm and then quickly fill freezer bags or containers, says the National Center for Home Food Preservation. Remember to label and date contain- ers so items can be used in the order in which they were packed. Most vegeta- bles maintain high quality for eight to 12 months at 0 F or lower, according to the University of Georgia. Freezing fresh vegetables is an option when stocking up on essentials. Flavor and texture can be retained and items will not need to be discarded before they can be eaten. How to effectively freeze vegetables L awns face many threats, not the least of which is grubs. e larvae of certain types of insects, including beetles, grubs feed on the roots of grass and plants and can turn even the greenest, most impressive lawns into unsightly eyesores. Many homeowners spend lots of time tending to their lawns, so the effects of grub infestations can be especially frustrating. Learning to recognize what grub infestations look like and how to address them can help homeown- ers restore their lawns as quickly as possible. What do grub infestations look like? According to the University of Illinois Extension, lawns af- fected by grub infestations will show wilting and browning of irregularly shaped areas. But grass that is turning brown is not always indicative of a grub infes- tation, as numerous factors can cause grass to turn brown. Homeowners who suspect their lawns have been infested with grubs can approach spots where brown grass is meet- ing green grass and pull up the sod. Grubs appear slimy and C- shaped, and 10 or more within a square foot of sod is a sign that grubs have taken over. Another potential indicator of grub infestations is holes or dirt channels in the lawn. These might be a byproduct of skunks, moles and raccoons digging up the lawn in search of grubs to eat. Soft, spongy ground that is easy to pull up may also be in- dicative of grub infestations. When are grub infestations likely to occur? The timing of grub infesta- tions may depend on geogra- phy. Homeowners who suspect their lawns have been infested by grubs can consult with lawn care professionals to determine if that's likely. Some grub infes- tations discovered in the spring may actually be byproducts of infestations that began in the pre- vious fall. How can grub infestations treated? One way to treat grub infes- tations is to remove thatch from lawns. Thatch can harbor grubs by shielding them from pesticide applications. Aerating a lawn al- lows air, water and nutrients to penetrate the soil, fostering stron- ger roots that promote healthier lawns. Aerating also removes thatch, taking grubs' shelters away in the process. Another way to combat grub infestations is to water deeply and infrequently, which encour- ages strong roots. Grubs prefer moist soil, and beetles are less likely to lay eggs that become grubs in lawns that are watered infrequently and deeply. Insecticides can be applied to treat grub infestations, but insec- ticides might be most effective at preventing such infestations rather than treating existing ones. If grub infestations are discov- ered early, insecticides can pre- vent the problem from spreading. Grub infestations can be an unsightly nuisance. But such problems can be solved if recog- nized and addressed quickly Recognizing and addressing grub infestations