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ALLEN OWINGS ON GARDENING: Rose of Sharon adds to summer landscapes, Aphrodite named a Louisiana Super Plant
HAMMOND – Althea goes by the scientific name of Hibiscus syriacus. When they look at althea, most gardeners are reminded of the hibiscus family, to which this popular, Southern heritage plant belo...
May 10, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Brenda Ardillo Bellavia
Welcome to our new column, Lagniappe and Leftovers
By Brenda Ardillo Bellavia AMITE--A long, long time ago, mid-1960s, from a land far, far away, well in those days there was plenty of undeveloped acreage between my home and downtown Amite, there ...
May 03, 2013 | 1 1 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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BENJAMIN'S GARDEN JOURNAL: How spot stinging caterpillars and what to do if bitten
AMITE--Stinging caterpillars produce a burning, itching sting when touched. The fluid released from the spines on the caterpillar causes this irritation. The spines puncture the skin and let the ...
May 02, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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BENJAMIN'S GARDEN JOURNAL: How to control weeds in your yard
AMITE--Herbicides can reduce weeds in your turf. Useful chemicals are 2, 4-D blends, Confront, Image, Vantage, Simazine and Atrazine. Follow label rates and warnings. Your county agent can advise...
May 01, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 0 0 recommendations | email to a friend
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ARCOLA--Robert Perry Jr. looked for treasure in Arcola and saw plenty of ghosts
HISTORY PICTURE OF THE WEEK: Robert Perry Jr. looked for treasure in Arcola and saw plenty of ghosts
ARCOLA--Robert Perry Jr., was born in 1930 to Robert Perry Sr., and Molly Lewis Perry in Arcola, in a village called Perry Town. Robert's daughter Lillie said that her father was a hard-working...
Apr 21, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 14 14 recommendations | email to a friend
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BENJAMIN'S JOURNAL: How to fertilize shade trees
AMITE--Trees growing in urban areas typically require more attention to fertilization (nutrient management) then do trees growing in a more natural type habitat. Urban sites can be lower in ferti...
Apr 18, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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AMITE—For the past several days, Gathering of Hearts founders Ines Soto and Antoinette Harrell led a group of Boston, Massachusetts seniors and juniors students to the Mississippi Delta to get involved with humanitarian work in the impoverished community of Glendora.
NURTURING OUR ROOTS: How columnist Harrell helps Boston students understand Delta poverty
AMITE—For the past several days, Gathering of Hearts founders Ines Soto and myself led a group of Boston, Massachusetts seniors and juniors students to the Mississippi Delta to get involved with h...
Apr 13, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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ROSELAND--Rev. Doctor Willard Vernon was born in Roseland to Rev. James R. Vernon and Pearlie Briggs Vernon on August 5, 1898. Dr. Vernon died on October 5, 1994.
HISTORY PICTURE OF THE WEEK: Willard Vernon of Roseland was minister, veteran, educator in Tangilena
ROSELAND--Rev. Doctor Willard Vernon was born in Roseland to Rev. James R. Vernon and Pearlie Briggs Vernon on August 5, 1898. Dr. Vernon died on October 5, 1994. He attended elementary and hi...
Apr 13, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
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BENJAMIN'S GARDEN JOURNAL Growing successful vegetable pears in Tangilena
AMITE--The vegetable pear, also called mirliton, chayote or mango squash, is a member of the cucumber family that produces delicious one seeded fruit in the fall. This vining plant resembles cucu...
Apr 06, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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Music Club
The Kentwood Music Club was organized January 21, 1938. I was not a charter member since I had just married to come live here on August 29, 1937. As a mother in another state said about her just ma...
Apr 03, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
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A Parish Connected ~ Volunteering Leads to Surprising Discovery
Ms. “Florence” (wishes to remain anonymous) is a prime example of how our parish, north to south, is inextricably connected. Despite the fact that she was born and raised in Ponchatoula, she knows ...
Apr 03, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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BENJAMIN'S GARDEN JOURNAL Plan for your healthy Tangilena lawn now
AMITE--Although lawns are dormant this time of year, now is a good time to plan your strategy to have an attractive, healthy lawn this summer. If your lawn has been on the decline, it is best to ...
Mar 29, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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