Hearthstone Times March 2023 |
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Plant of the month Saucer Magnolia ( magnolia x soulangeana) |
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Located in the Japanese Garden, this deciduous hybrid blooms in late February sporting pink, white, purple flowers. It enjoys full sun and likes water when the soil is dry. For the first 6 months of planting, however, water more frequently: once a week when the temps are 70-80 and twice a week when temps are 80-90. and needs to be planted 30-50 feet away from a home to avoid root damage. Preferring acid soil this disease resistant plant will reach 20 feet and has a 20 year life span. |
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The First Wedding Hearthstone Gardens hosted its first-ever Wedding on February 4th under the new Pavilion near the front of the property. The newlyweds chose a beautiful sunny day to say their vows with Pastor Wally Weaver of Mount Olive Baptist Church of Live Oak officiating. About 35 guests were in attendance. |
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Photo by Tammy Johns Photography |
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Guests made use of the picnic tables during the reception that followed and several of the guests walked the new trail that begins behind the Pavilion. |
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Let there be light Power and lights have been installed to accommodate weddings, picnics, family gatherings, birthday parties, and meetings. |
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New boardwalk NATURE TRAILS are getting a boardwalk which can be used year round and will be wheelchair accessible. |
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Coming Soon..... Spring Plant Sale April 22, 2023 9am-noon Annual, Perennials, Flowers, and Vegetables Come early for the best selection Donations of pots and boxes are appreciated and can be dropped off any time at the gardens. |
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What to do FERTILIZER: look for "slow release" as this type needs to be applied every three months. Check the bag to be sure minor elements are listed: iron, boron, magnesium, manganese. VEGETABLES: Time to plant beans, watermelon, corn, okra, squash, herbs ( basil, dill, parsley). Plant as early as possible as our cooler weather can quickly become hot. PERENNIALS: To conserve water group plants like gaura, gazania, blanket flower, coneflower, salvia, sedum in areas where there is no irrigation. SHRUBS: Camellias and azaleas can be pruned after blooming. ROSES: Fertilize with slow release 3 times": March, June, September CITRUS: For new trees and the first 3 years fertilize every 4-6 weeks. Older trees: March, June, September. |
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A shout out to Pam Anderson for her generous 3 foot Japanese style porcelain vase. We are building a special frame to protect it and will showcase it in the south side of the Japanese Garden. |
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Upcoming Workshops
Cement Lace Flower Pots Mar 02, 10:00 AM Using cloth and cement, Jean Kohl will help participants create their own unique plant container. Bring a pot of your choosing for the form.. Limit: 10. Cost $10.00 Beginning Bee Keeping Mar 04, 10:00 AM If you have always wanted to add bee keeping to your garden, join us and learn what is involved. Jean Adams will advise us with tips from her experience and will focus on the flow hive method of extracting honey. Bring pen and paper. Cost:$10.00.
Good Bug/Bad Bug Mar 06, 10:00 AM Erin Harlow, Columbia County Extension Horticultural Agent will present her slate of bugs and explain which ones are beneficial and which ones need controlling along with methods of control. Cost: $10.00
Attracting Native Bees to Your Landscape Mar 14, 11:00 AM Wayne Hobbs, Clay County Extension agent and native bee specialist will address site and plant selection, other food sources, preferred nesting and egg laying sites, creating artificial nests and preparing for wintering these native solitary bees. Cost $10.00 How to bag a crow Mar 18, 10:00 AM Artist Jim Riley from Gateway Art Gallery will demonstrate how to make a crow using paper bags. Participants will have choice of a sitting or flying crow. Children/adults. Cost:$10.00
Bulb Chipping
Mar 30, 10:00 AM Want more bulbs of your favorite flower without having to pay the price of new bulbs? This workshop demonstrates the art of dividing a bulb in 8 or more sections and how to store them for proper growth. Bulbs will be provided but bring bulbs of your choice as well. Cost: $15.00 |
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