As proud partners of THE STAR, home of the Dallas Cowboys, we spend all year looking forward to football season. Whether it’s the NFL, college ball, or homecoming at a local high school, we’re here for every second. And true football fans know the game starts long before the coin toss, when you’re tailgating in the parking lot with other fans. While our hearts belong to the Cowboys, we have to admit there’s something about college tailgating you don’t see anywhere else. Tailgating is a college football tradition unlike any other. Schools across the country will claim to have the best, but few can back it up. Well, we’ve done the research and are counting down the top four schools for tailgating. 4. University of Washington The Huskies have a different take on tailgating from almost every other university in the country. While most schools gather in parking lots, Washington fans are out on the water. That’s right — this “tailgate” is known for the boats that pull into Union Bay right outside the stadium. 3. University of Wisconsin Walleye, cheese curds, and brats are just the beginning at Camp Randall. Wisconsin has great tailgating at the stadium, but the local hotspots of the surrounding area are even better places to show your Badger pride. If you can’t get into the arena to jump around in the fourth quarter, you can still join the tradition anywhere in Madison where there’s red and white. 2. Louisiana State University Geaux Tigers! LSU’s tailgate is something to be revered across the country because of its food options. While the jambalaya and barbecue are utterly fantastic, Tiger fans whip up something else when the University of Florida comes to town: alligator. 1. University of Texas Are we biased when we say the University of Texas has the best tailgating in the country? Not if it’s true! When a school is known for football and tailgating, you know they do it up right. Home of the best barbecue in college football, not even 100-plus-degree weather can stifle Longhorn spirit. When someone yells “Texas!” there’s always a horde of bleeding- orange fans ready to shout back “Fight!” and flash those Hook ‘em Horns. Tailgating is as American as football itself, and no matter where you’re tailgating, you’re in for a good time. If you’re tailgating this weekend, be sure to party hard, party safe, and raise your glass to one of America’s best traditions. Tailgating at Its Finest 4 Tailgates So Good, You Might Miss the Game
With fall just ahead, it’s a good time to think about your spring garden. For a beautiful garden next year, begin preparing this fall. Here are a few ways to get a head start! PLANTING BULBS If you want beautiful flowers in April, you should start planting bulbs now. Many flower bulbs need to be in the ground before winter settles in; this helps activate the bulbs’ biochemical process that allows them to bloom. Getting the bulbs into the ground before it freezes allows their roots to grow deep enough to protect them from the biting winter weather. Among the flower bulbs you should plant soon are tulips, daffodils, irises, and hyacinths. CHICKEN WIRE After you’ve planted your bulbs, there’s a risk that uninvited guests will dig them up. There are a few ways you can ensure that your bulbs remain undisturbed throughout the fall. One way is to place chicken wire over your bulbs after they’ve been planted. This keeps rodents from digging them up and allows the plants to grow through the gaps in the wire. KEEP YOUR GARDEN TIDY Once you’ve harvested your best fruits and vegetables, go back through and harvest the rest, even if you don’t plan to eat them. Make sure your garden is clear of old vegetables, fallen leaves, and weeds. Leaving decaying plants in or on top of the ground can spread diseases into the soil and attract unwanted pests to your garden. HEALTHY SOIL Pulling up weeds and all of your vegetables can help keep the earth free from rotting plants, but there are other steps you can take to ensure that your soil stays full of nutrients. Pick up a kit to test the pH levels of your soil. Most gardens thrive in soil with a pH of 6.5. Add compost to your soil supply now to give it time to break down during the winter months. Prepare Your Garden Autumn Steps for a Better Spring Garden
2
Your Hometown Vet
903.587.2210
TRADITIONSVETCENTERS.COM/LOCATIONS/LEONARD-ANIMAL-CLINIC
Made with FlippingBook - Online Brochure Maker