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GardenMuse
continued from pg. 13
out a few inches of the bed space, loosening
the existing soil. Then fill in with organic
matter. This should give you a deep,
loose, healthy soil.
Pathways in the potager can be any
material - mulch, brick, pavers, grass,
gravel or stone. We chose oyster shells
because they are native to the East Coast
of Virginia, and we like the stark-white
element in our design. Remember that
plants grow and may spill out onto
pathways, so allow enough width when
planning your path. You may want to put
picket fencing along the front side of the
garden, lined with rabbit wire, to form more
of an enclosure if you have bold deer. You
may want to have your dog stand guard.
When you get experienced with vegetable
gardening, try double cropping. Plant coolweather
vegetables such as English peas
March 1, and so have an early harvest of
this delectable dish. St. Patty's Day is a
good time to remember potato planting
for " Yukon Gold " or a tasty old variety,
Crossroads
continued from pg. 30
The Burrowsville Ruritan Club is
organized as a sports-and-recreation club;
however, it is committed to its community.
Member Barry Royer explains, " We currently
have about 50 members and conduct three
major fundraisers a year: An oyster roast in
February, a shrimp feast, and an apple sale
in October. Money raised not only supports
the club, but allows us to benefit the
community and county where needed. The
Burrowsville Ruritans currently fund four
$2,000 Prince George County high school
scholarships each year. "
If touring the village has made you hungry,
you can get a bite at Bubba's Chikin &
Thangs. Business owner Jim Clanton has
run the restaurant for several years and has
a good business with locals, workers in the
area and special events.
" This was previously Cecil Burrow's
grocery store, " explains Clanton. " I had
Yes, Burrowsville has its share of hasbeen
stores that did not stand the test
of time, the modern automobile and a
paved two-lane road. And the education
of its children exceeded its capacity to
provide a good future for all. The road is
not lined with trendy shops that are here
today and may be gone next year at this
time, along with those shopkeepers who
follow a new opportunity.
Burrowsville does have very deep
Barry Royer, member of the Burrowsville
Ruritan Club.
operated restaurants in other areas and
decided to come here. Burrowsville is a
close-knit area with established families.
Being right on (Route) 10 puts us in a good
spot for the hunters and fishermen who
come to this area. "
roots and its people have been here for
generations. They stay because of the
close ties they feel to their community
and to their neighbors. They stay
because the nearest grocery store is
20 minutes away.
The history of Burrowsville is easy to
see in its area churches and river
plantations. You just have to look a little
deeper to find its heart. 
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" Irish Cobbler, " if you can find it; by the
4th of July, they will be ready to dig.
Other cool-weather plants such as
broccoli and cabbages can also be planted
earlier. Cloches, little bell-shaped
greenhouses, are classic accessories to
help individual plants get an early start
on the season. When a cool-weather crop
has been harvested, plant warm-weather
veggies or put pots of herbs in their places
to cover the bare spots.
Cost-saving herbs and veggies will have
you snapping Instagram-worthy foodie
pictures most of the year. You can be the
lord of your own farm-to-table domain
right there in one locale. 
Cloches in rows of a cold-weather crop.
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