Heirloom Gardening Gains Ground Across Generations
M Dianne OConnell of Meramec Community College and the Missouri Botanical Garden discusses heirloom gardening. Open pollination, 50 years in cultivation, and self replicating traits distinguish heirloom seeds from hybrids. The trend appeals to both serious gardeners and casual dabblers, with growing interest noted by gardeners and institutions like the Smithsonian.
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M. Dianne O’connell
Meramec Community College
Missouri Botanical Garden
Smithsonian Institution
Where to Find Heirloom Seeds in Washington DC
A Washington DC heirloom garden opened in 2002 showcasing hollyhocks flowering tobacco and sweet peas. Gardener Jennifer Oldridge notes heirloom techniques connect people with the past and let gardens gain a cottage look while expressing personal style. She hopes to pass the garden and its family history to others.
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Washington, D.C
O’connell
Replanting Trees After Storms With Careful Guidance
After tornado force winds damaged town, residents begin cleanup and plan replanting. Bruce Chladny of K State Extension offers site assessment tips, tree selection, nursery stock quality, planting depth, root handling, mulching, and staking advice. Include contact for more information.
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Baker University Orchestra to perform Peter and the Wolf
The Baker University Orchestra presents Peter and the Wolf A Musical Tale for Children at 3 30 p m Sunday in Rice Auditorium Admission is free Bruce Woodruff associate professor narrates Sergei Prokofiev story with instruments portraying characters Call 785 594 8330 for more information
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Baldwin
Baker University
Peter and the Wolf
Rice Auditorium
Bruce Woodruff
Sergei Prokofiev
Ballad seeks new life in Lawrence after festival shift
Mueller notes the Ballad drew about 600 per show at Baker University in Rice Auditorium but has averaged 150 since 2001. With a move to Lawrence and a Bleeding Kansas Civil War theme, the production aims to attract a broader audience at the Lawrence Arts Center August 10 to 13, featuring about 50 performers.
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Black Jack Battlefield
Mueller
Baker University
Rice Auditorium
Lawrence
Kansas
Ballad of Black Jack roots revived in Baldwin family cast
In 1970 a man found A History of Kansas in a Baldwin shop for 15 cents and uncovered its tale of Quaker settlers Jacob Branson and Charles Dow. The Ballad of Black Jack is revived with community involvement as the Landon family from Lawrence joins the cast and plans performances in Baldwin and beyond.
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Baldwin
Kansas
Mueller
Jacob Branson
Charles Dow
Black Jack
Free State
Charles Robinson
Capt
James Abbott
Sam Jones
John Brown
Lawrence
Pamela Landon
Journal-World
Royal Bonn marks and antique music boxes unearthed
A guide explains that Royal Bonn marks like 1755 often hide older Bonn makers Franz Anton Mehlem 1836 1931. It notes the 1880 1920 peak for Royal Bonn porcelain and earthenware, later bought by Villeroy Boch in 1921 and closed 1931. Also covered are Jacot safety checks on Mermod Freres music boxes, values for a 6 inch Royal Bonn vase, and a paper Eclipse o Scope from 1932 with historical value, plus guidance on appraisals via Kovels column.
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Ansonia
Royal
Bonn
Franz Anton Mehlem
Germany
England
Royal Bonn
Villeroy & Boch
Mermod Freres
St. Croix
Switzerland
United States
New England
Harvey & Lewis Co
Opticians
Art Photo Co
Springfield
Mass
Current antique and auction price snapshot summary
A catalog style note lists current U S antique prices across shows and flea markets. Pez candy shooter gun 5 1/2 inches valued around 255 dollars. Tiffany & Co sterling silver candelabra, 3 lights, monogrammed, circa 1907, 8 inches, about 2800 dollars. Wavecrest decorative bowl with blown pink design on green, ormolu frame, 5 1/2 inches, about 495 dollars. Signed ormolu frame piece priced at 495 dollars.
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United States
Tiffany & Co
Monogram
Wavecrest Bowl
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