Putnam
Q: My althea has seed pods on it and these are covered with a red and black bug. Should I spray these or are they harmless? A: These are called cotton stainers or red cross bugs. They feed on the seeds of the althea. If you cut off the
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April 20, 2018 // 0 Comments
Earth Day will be celebrated around the area this weekend. AUGUSTINE At the St. Augustine Lighthouse, Comcast Cares Day is planned from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 22, with a Volunteer Clean-Up Day. The St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime
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April 20, 2018 // 0 Comments
PALATKA: The Putnam County Library System is celebrating National Library Week with a Fine Free Week April 9-14. Individuals can return overdue materials at any time during Fine Free Week, and there will be no penalty. You can also request a FREE
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April 11, 2018 // 0 Comments
Q: I have an anise shrub that gets white flowers. I saw a different plant with a burgundy colored flower. The plants look identical. Can you change the flower color like a hydrangea? A: Both plants are an anise but they are different.
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April 11, 2018 // 0 Comments
Over the years I have been asked many sewing questions. I always try and respond to them through my column. But the questions are stacking up. So for the next four weeks I am going to address the questions and answer them. If you have ever
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April 11, 2018 // 0 Comments
PALATKA – Dunns Creek State Park is planning on conducting a prescribed burn in the area located next to the Blue Pond trail system off of US17. The burn will be weather dependent and may take place either 04/03/2018 or 04/04/2018,
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April 2, 2018 // 0 Comments
Q: I planted some amaryllis bulbs that a friend gave me but they never bloom. They have been in the ground for about three years but all they grow are leaves. What am I doing wrong? A: The bulbs are old enough to bloom. Many people plant
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April 2, 2018 // 0 Comments
SAINT AUGUSTINE – Over the years of writing this column I have come across many good sewing tips. The tips are random at best and I thought I would put a bunch of these together in one column. So, enjoy the sewing tips. Whenever you are
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April 2, 2018 // 0 Comments
PALATKA – Join the Friends of Dunns Creek State Park as they host the third annual Putnam County Earth Day Celebration from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 21. Enjoy live entertainment, nature tours, camping, and much more! There will also be free
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April 2, 2018 // 0 Comments
