Orange is in this spring
The color orange is so popular for the spring. A few people have pointed out to me that not everyone can wear orange. That is very true. Let’s see what we can do about [Read More]
Putnam
PHS Class of ’68 marks 50th year
PALATKA – It’s summer, and reunions are in the air. April 20 and 21 it was Palatka Senior High School’s Class of 1968. The two-day event drew about 170 people for [Read More]
Bugs on Althea seed pods
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 [Read More]
Earth Day celebrations spotlighted
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, [Read More]
It’s National Library Week
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 [Read More]
About anise shrubs
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 [Read More]
Sally answers your sewing questions
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 [Read More]
Prescribed burn in Putnam
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 [Read More]
Amaryllis bulbs needs some space
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 [Read More]
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