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Feb 8, 2018

Continuous flowering benefits bees

When it dries it is almost flaky. It seems to be spreading slowly in my lawn. It tends to grow in the weak areas.Jeff Beals, MiltonA: The slimy balls are called nostoc. It’s a member of the blue-green algae family, although nostoc’s color is dark green. Like any algae, it loves spots that are moist or shaded. If that is your situation, consider covering the area with mulch or ground-cover plants; bermudagrass hates growing on moist soil. An alternative would be to correct the conditions that weaken your grass (shade, excess moisture, etc) so the grass can reclaim the spots where nostoc lives.Q: I have some Indian hawthornes that I want to want to prune to keep off the house and sidewalk. Can I prune now?Terry Funderburke, emailA: You can do severe pruning any time between January and early March. But keep in mind that the longer you wait, the less time you’ll be faced with the stark white stubs left after pruning. Consider too that anything more than “nipping and tipping” will remove flower buds. Honestly, I’d wait until the shrub’s spring flowering ends to do the surgery.Q: We bought several potted mums this past fall. Our intentions were to plant them in the ground but we didn’t get around to it and they are brown. Can we still plant them?John Stathes, emailA: I have been surprised more than once by the ability of chrysanthemums to come back from the dead. My advice is to plant them in a sunny spot and check on them in mid- to late April. You might be surprised to see green growth at the base of the stems.Q: Last year rabbits chopped the stems off my hostas at ground level. Is there anything to discourage them from fe... (MyAJC)

May 3, 2016

Friday's Drake Relays Results

Maggie JR, Purcell, Courtney JR, Gordee, Claire SR, Heafy, Meg SR), 47.48. 10, Minnesota State (Gaines, Gabi FR, Adah, Afure FR, Thomas, Ariel JR, Beals, Mackenzie SR), 47.53. 11, Wartburg (Dynes, Erica SR, Helmle, Tessa JR, Stenzel, Laura SR, Jones, Teylor FR), 47.59. 12, Winona St (Deschaine, Hailey JR, Tucker, Tamika FR, Schyvinck, Brittany SO, Seidl, Megan JR), 47.76. 13, Illinois Wesleyan (Herrmann, Angela SR, Glueck, Amelia SO, Zimmer, Maddison JR, Joiner, Nia SR), 47.86. 14, Doane (Bramhall, Rachel JR, Brannagan, Kalyn JR, Peterson, Caitlin SO, Bradley, Kaitlin FR), 48.27. 14, Wis-Eau Claire (Worachek, Kelsey SO, Malin, Chloe FR, Buergi, Ashleigh SO, Frempong-Longdon, Stephanie JR), 48.27. 16, Aurora (Guillory, Breonna FR, Simpkins, Deterrica SO, Rodriguez, Lisa JR, Abernathy, Crystal JR), 48.33. 17, Augustana (S.D.) (Heyn, Sara FR, Klapperich, Alaina FR, Almarcha, Irene SO, Etrheim, Charissa SR), 48.41. 18, Wis.-Parkside (Graham, Rayna SO, Felton, Abigail FR, Lewis, Jetaeia SO, Bos, Alison JR), 48.57. 19, Wis.-Stout (McFadden, Tymesia FR, Titterud, Alex SR, Johnson, Kate JR, Woyak, Kaitlin FR), 48.68. 20, Emporia St. (Flowers, Morgan JR, Shield, Hannah FR, Lee, Malacia SO, Yeargin, Latiyera SO), 48.93. 21, Northern State (Raecke, Elizabeth JR, Oosterwegel, Hanneke FR, Peterson, Tayla FR, Ingram, Toni-Ann SO), 48.98. 22, Bethel (Minn.) (Krier, Jillian JR, Johnson, AddieKay FR, Peterson, Danielle FR, Frekot, Hanna FR), 49.05. 23, St. Ambrose (Nolting, Anne FR, Smith, Molly Jo JR, Lampe, Sarah JR, Anderson, Mariah FR), 49.05. 24, Dordt (Velgersdyk, Miranda SO, Wind, Joscelyn FR, Broersma, Marisa SR, Rankin, Elizabeth FR), 49.13. 25, Monmouth (Ill.) (Myers, Cynthia FR, Wollenburg, Beka JR, Tinglin, TaShea' JR, Gardner, Briana JR), 49.19. 26, Loras (Kilburg, Rachel SO, Powers, Brittnee SR, Hanson, Alexis JR, Simon, Alyssa SO), 49.34. 27, Wis.-Whitewat... (WGEM)

Jan 8, 2016

Information on retired Barnstable firefighter's funeral arrangements

Fire Department personnel will follow at Lothrop Hill Cemetery in Barnstable. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Ron Beals Scholarship Fund. You Might Also Like ... (CapeCod.com News)