Turk's Cap Malvaviscus Arboreus in Summer Heat
The author extols the ruby red Turk's cap Malvaviscus arboreus as a hardy blooming plant for hot summers. Native to tropical North America, it thrives in Charleston and Aiken, attracts hummingbirds, and resists winter dieback with seasonal mulching and mounded sand. Planting tips include removing frost coverings as warmth returns and allowing new shoots to emerge.
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Front yard tomato love and brave kitchen garden notes
Richard shares his front yard vegetable garden with heirloom tomatoes like Cherokee Purple Black Krim and Sungold. He explains seed starting in February, hardening off, and transplanting to pots then outdoors. He warns of blossom drop in heat and recalls a frost April 22 while praising eco friendly front yard gardening amid a local controversy.
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Uniform and Shoe Sale for Hospital Auxiliary Fund
The Aiken Regional Medical Center Hospital Auxiliary will hold a Uniform and Shoe Sale in the Private Dining Rooms on September 6 from 4 to 7 p.m. and September 7 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds support the Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship Fund.
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Aiken community groups announce events for early September
The schedule lists an ebay registration session at the Aiken County Library on September 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. The Ridge Spring Choral Society begins its 23rd year on September 6 meeting at Leesville United Methodist Church at 7 p.m. Dues are 35 dollars per semester. Contacts include Alan Whitman, Marcia Yeargin, and Marty Toal. The Aiken Community Playhouse hosts Grease with performances September 8 9 14 15 21 and 22 at 8 p.m. and September 9 and 16 at 3 p.m. Tickets are 17 dollars for adults and 6 dollars for children 12 and under. For more information call (803) 648-1438 or visit the site.
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Yoga II Class Fringes Fridays at Weeks Center
Yoga II meets Fridays in room 6 at the Weeks Center from 8 45 to 9 45 a m for ages 16 and up. Cost is 35 dollars for 10 tickets valid anytime. For more information call 803 642 7631. Aiken's Makin 31st annual event hosted by the Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce will be Sept 8 downtown Aiken. Visit www aikenchambernet for details.
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