Summer fun at the library
PALATKA – The summer library program in Putnam County kicks off June 2 at 10 a.m. Check with your local library to see all of the fun music-themed events they have [Read More]
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Fun for kids at Ravine Gardens
PALATKA – Junior Ranger Day and an eco adventure are some of the events coming up in June at Ravine Gardens State Park. Junior Rangers Day is June 2, when new and [Read More]
Bees are on her basil
Q: My basil plants always have bumble bees on them. I am afraid of getting stung so I hardly ever get any use from the plants. Is there a way to get rid of the bees? [Read More]
Mellon graduates celebrate
PALATKA – More than 70 graduates of Palatka High School classes in bygone years and their guests gathered May 10 to celebrate the graduates of Mellon High School. [Read More]
Rosemary makes good ground cover
Q: I live at the beach and would like to know if there is a type of herb that I could use as a ground cover. I would prefer something that might be fragrant. Do you [Read More]
Respect nesting sea turtles
GAINESVILLE – People aren’t the only ones headed to Florida’s beaches right now. May 1 marked the official start of the sea turtle nesting season, and beachgoers [Read More]
Problems with agapanthus
Q: I have a crape myrtle and the tips of the leaves are turning brown. I have been told it is due to watering. Could this be causing it? A: When the tips of leaves [Read More]
Palatka’s Mellon grads to gather
PALATKA – “James Ross Mellon and Palatka’s Legendary ‘Mellon High School’ ” will be the central topic of discussion May 10 when graduates [Read More]
Q: I saw a picture of a plant called acuba in a landscape book. I like the look of the plant. Does it grow here? A: Acuba can be grown in North Florida. It will [Read More]
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