Garden tour reveals lush borders and edible Hyacinth Beans
Linda and Sam, Master Gardeners, host a half hour visit that stretches to two hours on Kalmia Hill. The couple’s acre showcases reseeded borders featuring red impatients Torenia and Hyacinth Beans, edible seed pods, and a Malbar Climbing Spinach favorite. A semi shaded area holds white Ginger Lily, six foot tall with fragrant rhizomes, inspiring propagation ideas.
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Linda Christine
Linda
Sam
Kalmia Hill
Ho ho ho Gardening in Aiken
Local gardening tips note timing for camellia bud gibbing with gibberellic acid to bloom earlier and larger. Division of daylilies advised. Sam Christine grows 50 plus Hostas, highlighting Patriot variety. Fall planting of perennials, shrubs, and trees recommended. Conversation with city horticulturist Tom Rapp stresses watering and proper drainage. avoid fertilizing now. Linda plans perennial seeds for fall. Drifts of yellow Lantana near Pendleton Street noted amid hot dry weather and forecast cooler end of week.
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Linda
Sam Christine
Christines
Pendleton Street
St. Thaddeus Church
Hay Net links hay haves with have-nots amid drought
Nashville based Hay Net program of the US Department of Agriculture connects farmers with surplus hay to those short of feed during a severe drought. State officials in Florida Texas Oklahoma report mass losses and reliance on hay reserves. The program spans 2,800 Farm Service Agency offices and allows farmers to negotiate price and transport. Oklahoma allows National Guard hay transport free of charge.
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Nashville, Tenn
US Department of Agriculture
Oklahoma
Texas
Florida
Carolinas
Arkansas
Georgia
Kansas
Louisiana
Kevin Kelley
Farm Service Agency
USDA
Dave McDole
Tennessee
Mike Lee
Pauls Valley
Okla
Frank Keating
National Guard
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