Hospice ribbon cutting in Palatka
PALATKA – A ribbon cutting for The Community Hospice & Palliative Care of Putnam County office at 5111 Crill Road in Palatka was conducted Jan. 12 as Community [Read More]
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Mysteries of sewing machines
There sits in almost every home in America a mysterious looking object that is not being used to its full potential. Inside it has all the makings of womanhood but it grows [Read More]
On African Violets and other blooms
Q: How do I start African violets? I have good luck with them and would like more. A: Leaf cuttings are the normal method of propagation. Cut the leaf from the plant [Read More]
Jan. 13 events at Ravine Gardens
PALATKA – Ravine Gardens announces a ranger-led bike ride on the Palatka to St. Augustine Trail beginning at 1 p.m. Jan. 13. This 12-mile round trip ride will begin on [Read More]
UF plant camp is in June
GAINESVILLE – Teachers, it’s that time of year again. The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences will have applications for its popular and [Read More]
Questions on allamanda, calla lilies
Q: I have an allamanda and would like to know if I can transplant it now. A: Since this is a cold sensitive plant, if you move it now, you will need to protect it [Read More]
Still life
The mention of Zurbarán in my last essay leads me to recall another Zurbarán masterpiece, The Crucifixion in the Art Institute of Chicago. When I went to see the [Read More]
The holidays sparkle at Palatka’s newest bed and breakfast
Palatka newest bed and breakfast starts off the holiday season in style. Take a look inside the grand opening of the Gand Gables Inn. [Read More]
Pizzazz for holiday staple
SAINT AUGUSTINE – Danny Johns, a fourth-generation potato farmer who owns Blue Sky Farms and grows more than 20 varieties of spring potatoes in St. Johns County, is [Read More]
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