Backyard water gardens create a tranquil Lecompton retreat
In rural Lecompton Jay and Connie Robertson showcase four ponds and multiple waterfalls, each adding sound and scenery to a private landscape. The first pond, built for a painter, feeds a long staircase waterfall, with a base pond containing water lilies and koi. A son added two more ponds with deeper steps and a second waterfall enhancing the soothing soundscape.
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Richard Gwin
Journal-World Photos
Jay Robertson
Lecompton
Connie
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Robertsons
Jay
Connie Robertson
Water Garden Joy at the Robertson Home
In Douglas County, Jay and Connie Robertson cultivate water gardens with black eyed Susans columbines and lilies. They add a bald cypress in a submerged container and use hardy water canna Louisiana irises and lotuses. The couple notes lilies need thinning and wildlife is usually minimal while Extension Agent Jennifer Smith promotes expert guidance.
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Douglas County
Connie
Robertsons
Jennifer Smith
K-State Research and Extension
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George III commode table and antique toy inquiry
An auction note discusses a George III mahogany commode as a bedside table once holding night time toilet gear, its 18th century use, and a 2012 sale in New Orleans for $950. It also covers flush toilets’ history, a Japanese toy labeled McGregor valued at about $150, Hoffa lighter worth over $60, and a packing tip for moving furniture.
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New Orleans
John Harrington
England
Alexander Cummings
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