| Gardeners ready to get back outside
But these colorful collages of landscaping, gardening and lawncare don't come without a little hard work and preparation. Kristy Ostrander, owner of Ostrander Flowers and Greenhouses in Eldon, said now is the time of year when people will have to do the "in/out" gardening. She said it is not quite warm enough yet to leave a lot of the plants outside overnight, but it is better for the plants to get some of the natural sun during the day. For the next couple of weeks, Ostrander said local gardenrs could leave some of their plants outside, making sure there is plenty of water and sun, and then bringing the plants back inside so as not to expose the delicate flora to frost. "I think we are past the last frost but it can come all the way up into May," she said.
Hellebores and Primroses and Violas, Oh My!
ROCKPORT (April 20): Seasons Downeast Designs is in bloom! The rain has finally stopped, the wind has died down, the sun is out and we are ready for Spring!We have new perennials and shrubs in stock for the beginning of the growing season. The early spring flowering plants - Forget-Me-Nots, Pincushion Flowers, English Daisies, Hellebores, Violas and Primroses are already brightening the walkway of the Garden Cottage while other perennials are budding nicely - and we're happy to announce that the hydrangeas, azaleas, honeysuckle and other shrubs are adding new leaves daily. We have ornamental trees and a full selection of evergreens ready for planting.Your garden may still be looking winter-worn, but a few more days of sunshine and the green will be on the grow! It's never too early for spring dreaming, so stop by and see what's new, make some plans to plant and while you're visiting, don't forget to order your compost! Our new spring hours are Monday through Saturday 9-5.
Baseball: Branjord gives back to Stillwater baseball
Stillwater senior Nick Branjord has been involved with the Scouts since second grade. His baseball career started even before that, so it seemed like a natural fit when he decided to complete a landscaping project at the Stillwater Area High School baseball field as part of his Eagle Scout Service Project.With help from friends, family and numerous area businesses, Branjord installed a retaining wall, planted some trees and added rocks under the bleachers to stop the erosion. In addition to being an eye sore, the floating cement slab featured many jagged edges and the area behind the bleachers also turned into a sloppy mess after it rained.The project also included the installation of two signs which showcase many of the top teams and players in the history of Stillwater baseball.Branjord, who received word on March 28 that he had become an Eagle Scout, completed the project last fall."Basically, when I got to that point in my scouting career I knew I wanted to do it for (Stillwater coach) Ricky Michel because of all the stuff he's given to the community," Branjord said.
The Earth Laughs in Flowers
Azevedos logo, The Earth Laughs in Flowers is an Emerson quote hes always been fond of. The name of his company came from artist friends who visited him from the south of France. I like to create art out of a landscape, and wanted the company trademark to be a piece of art itself. So the hands holding a bouquet of flowers is the image I wanted to brand my company with, he explained.
Azevedo, born in 1962 in the south of Brazil, lived on the boarder of Argentina where the winters are similar to those in Tuscany, sub-tropical at 40 degrees with Hydrangeas and perennials growing wild in the woods. Azevedo became interested in gardening as a child. I was always obsessed with gardens and plants, he remembered.
At 5 years old I had a vegetable garden at my parents house.
Highway enters last phase of consultation
As construction on Highway 99 continues, Squamish residents have two more opportunities to have their say on the future state of the highway. "We're entering the detailed design phase, which is the final stage of consultation," said Rob Ahola, project director for the Sea to Sky Highway construction. "We are looking for public input in a few areas now on how the highway will interact with community, particularly with gateway signage, pedestrian movement, and landscaping," said Ahola. These issues will all be discussed at two public meetings this coming week at the Sea to Sky Hotel. On Tuesday (April 24) at 7 p.m. and on Saturday (April 28) at 10 a.m. Ahola will host a public feedback forum. "One of the things we will be talking about is the gateway signage which will be of two types, for the community as a whole and for businesses in particular," said Ahola.
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