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Weeds like dogfennel (pictures) can become a problem, especially in pastures, when they have multiple modes of reproduction. PHOTO/EXTENSION SERVICES

Weeds like dogfennel (pictures) can become a problem, especially in pastures, when they have multiple modes of reproduction. PHOTO/EXTENSION SERVICES

Warm-season pasture weeds -- how to combat them

By Brittany Justesen UF-IFAS Osceola County Extension Services The definition of a weed is a plant growing where it is not wanted. Weeds in a pasture can limit productivity, reduce forage growth, and cause livestock harm.
It's City-Wide Garage Sale weekend in St. Cloud, starting Friday.

It's City-Wide Garage Sale weekend in St. Cloud, starting Friday.

City-wide garage sales this weekend; Easter’s next!

Time to finish up Spring cleaning with a purge!  The City of St. Cloud’s City Council has set this Friday through Sunday (April 8-10) as City-Wide Garage Sales Dates.  During this time, residents and property owners, in the City, can hold a garage sale without a City permit.
You won’t have to “hunt” for a Poinciana Easter egg event the next two weekends.

You won’t have to “hunt” for a Poinciana Easter egg event the next two weekends.

You won’t have to “hunt” for a Poinciana Easter egg event

The Association of Poinciana Villages’ (APV) Annual Spring Fest and Easter Egg Hunt will be this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Poinciana Community Center Field (445 Marigold Ave.) This free event includes D.J. Joe spinning music and orchestrating games.
Attend a class, get a tree, create some shade, help the Earth. Sounds like a great way to spend part of the weekend.

Attend a class, get a tree, create some shade, help the Earth. Sounds like a great way to spend part of the weekend.

Get your free trees at Extension Services at OHP Saturday

Arbor Day is April 29. It’s a day to celebrate nature and the environment by planting a tree. Do you have your tree? If not, UF-IFAS Extension Services at Osceola Heritage Park can help on Saturday. Osceola County residents can get one free tree per household at OHP Saturday.
Help conserve wild animals, like this sea turtle, this spring. PHOTO/FWC

Help conserve wild animals, like this sea turtle, this spring. PHOTO/FWC

FWC: Help conserve Florida wildlife this spring

Spring is an active season for Florida wildlife, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reminding residents and visitors how to reduce conflicts with them in order to help conserve native species. As the weather warms, many species begin to migrate, mate, feed and nest.
The St. Cloud Veterans’ Memorial Library’s Sensory Room debuts at an event Saturday morning. PHOTO/OSCEOLA LIBRARY SYSTEM

The St. Cloud Veterans’ Memorial Library’s Sensory Room debuts at an event Saturday morning. PHOTO/OSCEOLA LIBRARY SYSTEM

St. Cloud Library Sensory Room debuts Saturday

The Osceola Library System understands the sensory sensitivities of their guests, and is excited to offer a comfortable space that provides relief from the sights and sounds of the library. The grand opening of its new Sensory Room at the Veterans Memorial St. Cloud Library (810 13th St.
It’s a busy time at the Poinciana Library, with plenty of events that happening this weekend! PHOTO/OSCEOLA LIBRARY SYSTEM

It’s a busy time at the Poinciana Library, with plenty of events that happening this weekend! PHOTO/OSCEOLA LIBRARY SYSTEM

Poinciana Library a busy place this April

It’s a busy time at the Poinciana Library, with plenty of events happening this weekend! On Saturday, children can explore the five senses with a Sensory Play date from 10 a.m. to noon.
By incorporating a few additions to your yard, you will attract more birds and help protect them. You’ll be rewarded with the beautiful sight of birds all year round.

By incorporating a few additions to your yard, you will attract more birds and help protect them. You’ll be rewarded with the beautiful sight of birds all year round.

Attract Birds to your yard this Spring

Provided by UF/IFAS Extension Osceola County Springtime brings many birds to the Central Florida area. Florida is home to over 500 bird species. We have some species like the Northern Cardinal that live here year-round, while others stopover during the spring as they migrate back north.
It's the weekend for the 28th Annual Battle at Narcoossee Mill at Ralph Chisholm Regional Park. PHOTO/JADE WOLF PHOTOGRAPHY

It's the weekend for the 28th Annual Battle at Narcoossee Mill at Ralph Chisholm Regional Park. PHOTO/JADE WOLF PHOTOGRAPHY

Weekend plans: Farm Show, Narcoossee Mill, Swamp Cabbage

The 8th annual Florida Farm Show, Florida’s largest agricultural trade show, will be held this Friday and Saturday at the Ranch at St. Cloud (5452 Jones Road) starting at 9 a.m. both days. Admission is $5 before 3 p.m. and $10 after 3:00 p.m.
Love Makes Me Grow presents a Farmers Market and Car Show on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Deerwood Elementary School (3701 Marigold Ave.)

Love Makes Me Grow presents a Farmers Market and Car Show on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Deerwood Elementary School (3701 Marigold Ave.)

Farmer’s Market and Car Show scheduled for Sunday *Canceled*

UPDATE: The Love Makes Me Grow Farmers Market and Car Show scheduled for Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Deerwood Elementary School (3701 Marigold Ave.) has been *canceled*. The school will host a Spring Fling on May 14 — stay plugged in for details.   Love Makes Me Grow Inc.