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at great speeds and slams into the ground, fanning out in all directions. If the speed of the wind exceeds 58 mph, the weather service will once again issue a severe thunderstorm warning.

From beginning to end, these guys can pack a punch. Be careful out there this summer. Our storms continue to get more powerful. Down load an app, like the WSB Severe Weather Team 2 app. It’s free and you will always be alerted to approaching storms.

Glenn Burns is chief meteorologist emeritus for WSB-TV in Atlanta.

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Ceramics For Sale

First Thursdays at Old Town Flowery Branch. 4-7 p.m. K Charm Design, maker of ceramics, is selling wares at the corner of Main & Railroad starting July 6th near the FB Farmers Market.

Continued from Page 42 and that’s just what you want. Mix according to package instructions and use a 1- or 2-gallon sprayer. Liberally wet foliage of your garden veggies, hydrangeas, daylilies and flower crops.

The putrid, pungent smell will dissipate in about 6 hours and the rabbits and deer will find some-

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Continued from Page 47 want convenience to amenities like food and drinks without having to go back inside repeatedly. Outdoor taps and refrigerators, as well as dry storage for certain sealed snack items are features to consider. And if you’re installing plumbing for a sink or food prep area, you might also include a garden water fountain for the grandchildren coming up from the lake or one to easily refill water bottles instead of stocking that fridge with single-use plastic which too often finds its way into our waterways.

where more tasteful to forage.

I sprayed every week to 10 days early in the spring for three or four applications, and now the wildlife knows that plants in my yard don’t taste good.

Spray first thing in the morning. Then you’ll have to take shower to wash off the smell, but it’s so worth it to keep bunnies and deer at bay.

Pamela A. Keene is senior writer for Lakeside News and a Hall County Master Gardener. She also writes for more than a dozen publications across the country, covering features, travel and gardening.

Touch

While we all love the feel of a nice breeze off the lake, we are guaranteed to have more than our fair share of hot and humid days at the lakes of north Georgia. When adding cover for shade, consider durable fans (the type that will hold up to gusty winds and humidity) for those times when the air is stagnant, or the breeze just isn’t enough. Bonus: circulating air can help keep bugs at bay. Insect bites are the last sensations you want to feel when enjoying an evening outside. And if fire features aren’t a possibility or enough heat, outdoor heaters built into porch areas where people gather are convenient and an easy way to stay warm in colder weather.

Whether your project large or small, options can seem endless, so working with a design-build firm can help you determine your priorities and build to your budget, giving you a space that fits your lifestyle for years to come.

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