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June 30, 2025

5 Plant Diseases Every Gardener Should Know

5 Plant Diseases Every Gardener Should Know

What is a Plant Disease? So, you’ve made it this far! You’ve planted, watered, and tended your garden for weeks and now a strange  spot on a leaf is threatening your sanity. But what could it be and what do you do about it? It could be a disease of some kind. A plant disease is a condition that impairs a plant's normal functions, typically caused by pathogens. But, don’t worry. If caught early on, many plant diseases are easily treated. It is even better to prevent them, of course! We will get to that too. There are many plant...

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June 17, 2025

Does Your Emergency Gear Work Without You?

Does Your Emergency Gear Work Without You?

Mike thought he had emergency planning all figured out. Generator in the garage, ready to go.  Two weeks of food in the pantry and freezer, and one month of emergency freeze-dried food in the basement, check.Filled and treated water tanks and water filter, solar lights, camp stove and fuel, check. First aid supplies and emergency go bags for a fire or evacuation, check. He'd spent months getting everything just right to ensure they had supplies.   He left town Wednesday morning for a quick meeting but was returning later that day. Temperatures dropped unexpectedly and the expected light snowstorm quickly...

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June 03, 2025

10 BRUTAL Truths about Prepping and Survival

10 BRUTAL Truths about Prepping and Survival

Our approach at Legacy has always been education over fear. We don't believe in scaring people into buying products, but good planning requires understanding some uncomfortable realities. These insights come from studying real emergencies and how they really can unfold rather than how we might wish they would. Some of these truths might be surprising. But understanding them helps you make better preparedness decisions, avoid common planning mistakes, and build the kind of security that actually protects your family when a crisis happens.    1. Plan as if no one is coming. When everyone needs help simultaneously in a disaster...

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May 28, 2025

Why Your Business Data Backup Might Not Be Enough

Why Your Business Data Backup Might Not Be Enough

Just as you wouldn't leave your family unprotected during a crisis, your business deserves the same level of preparedness. At Legacy, we believe true security means protecting both your family's future and your livelihood. Because when disaster strikes, both are at risk. James, the author of this article, is a resiliency expert with extensive experience helping businesses navigate data crises and implement comprehensive,  effective backup strategies.   Why Your Business Data Backup Might Not Be Enough Could your company lose 25% of its revenue and still survive? I had a customer who did not have a good backup program. The...

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May 20, 2025

Protect Your Harvest: Outsmarting Common Garden Invaders

Protect Your Harvest: Outsmarting Common Garden Invaders

If you have been trying your hand at gardening, you undoubtedly have run into a few snags. Many things can cause gardening problems, but a big one is pests. If you believe your garden has fallen victim to a pest, just know that you are in good company! Pests are a normal part of gardening. Learning the basics of how to identify common pests is the first step in remediating these problems and preventing them in the future. I always say that the best form of pest management is prevention! So, take a deep breath and let's dive into learning! What...

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