Garden becomes a tribute of love in Williamston NC
John Gurkin tends an eight acre garden in Williamston as a lasting memorial to his wife Ann Red Gurkin who died May 4 1996 at 66. He preserves signs and statues, welcomes visitors, and now pins his life to dancing and memories rather than gardening.
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Red” Gurkin
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Ann ‘Red’ Gurkin
Big Mill Road
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Chloe Tuttle
Big Mill Bed and Breakfast
Brown Community Hospital
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White House
Chacha
Lagrange
Goldsboro
Gurkain
Ann “Red” Gurkin
N.C
Ann Gurkin
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John Pawson
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Restoration Hardware
Confident Floristry Advice From Flourish and Garlande
A garden lover learns vase choices and trimming tips from Flourish & Garlande florist Danisha Kibby. She covers vase height, water care, stem cuts, and plant selection, plus quick fixes for floppy stems, stressing daily water changes and steady practice to rebuild confidence in arranging flowers.
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Flourish & Garlande Ltd
Flourish & Garlande
Danisha Kibby
Netherlands
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Floral Works
Adamo DiGregorio
California
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Kibby
Beetle tips defend roses from Japanese beetles today
The Washington Post notes Japanese beetles chewing buds and leaves on roses and ornamentals. Adults can be sprayed or hand-picked into bleach, while grubs are treated in fall with milky spore or grub-specific insecticides. Examine annuals for vigor and replace stressed plants, then apply slow-release fertilizer to those regrowing after cooler conditions.
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Kibby
Coleus
Chris Strand
Green Spring Gardens Park
Alexandria
Peruvian lilies in home gardens and seasonal cut flowers
The article discusses growing Alstroemerias or Peruvian lilies at home, noting they are tuberous and not hardy in the north, best kept in tubs stored indoors at 35 to 40 degrees F, and dug up after frost. It also offers tips for buying cut flowers, stressing in season purchases and considering short stems for value.
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