The Edmonson County Conservation District, in partnership with the Kentucky Division of Forestry and the Edmonson County Fiscal Court, will be having a tree seedling giveaway Friday April 15,2016 from 9am-3pm (or while supplies last) at the District office, 100 Washington Street, Brownsville. There will be Pecan and Redbud seedlings available, with a limit of two pecans, and one redbud per person, first come, first served. For more information call the Edmonson County Conservation District Office at 270-597-2761.
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by Beth Cook, Mammoth Cave Transplants
Perennials grow fuller and more beautiful with each passing year. Some multiply more rapidly than others and eventually they outgrow their allotted space. They begin to become overcrowded can cause a decline in the plant. This is the reason we need to divide and separate to allow sufficient growth and for the plant to prosper in our gardens. Start digging around the plants drip line of the plant and lift and divide. Most gardeners are hesitant to divide because they think “more is better” which is far from the truth. Crowding equates to smaller and smaller plants and flowers. On average, it’s best to divide every three years, but for the more rapid growing perennials, it can be done sooner. It is best to be done on a case by case basis when you start noticing a plant's decline. Watch for less blooms and spindly stems. One rule of thumb for division is this: perennials that flower between early spring and mid June are best divided in early fall. Perennials that flower after mid June are best divided in the spring. Some perennials to be divided now in the Spring are daylilies, hostas, ornamental grasses, bee balm, mums, asters, blanket flower, as well as many others. Some perennials don’t do well when they are divided. These include: Baptisia,Bleeding heart (Dicentra), Butterfly weed (Asclepias), Christmas rose (Helleborus), Gas plant (Dictamnus), Lavender (Lavandula), Oriental poppy (Papaver orientale). Remember when you are dividing your perennials and replanting them, to share with your gardening friends! ~The best way to multiply your happiness is to share it with others.. A bald eagle was spotted grabbing some lunch today as it swooped down at Creekside Farms in Big Reedy, KY today. Sherletta Huff, who submitted the pictures, said the eagle snatched up a rabbit and carried it off as the eagle flew into the woods out of sight.
District 6 Magistrate Mark Woosley has announced that he will host a Community Meeting on Thursday, April 7th, 2016 6pm, at the Bear Creek Fire Department. You do not have to be a member of the 6th District; all county residents are welcome to attend. Democratic candidate for State Senate Ricky Alvey will also be in attendance. They often go unnoticed and unappreciated, but on April 11, the linemen at Warren RECC will be recognized for their bravery, dedication, and service to the communities the Cooperative serves. America’s electric cooperatives have designated the second Monday of April as National Lineman Appreciation Day. On April 11, 2016, Warren RECC will honor these hard working individuals for the services they perform around the clock in dangerous conditions to keep power flowing and protect the public’s safety. “Every day, these talented and hardworking individuals put their lives on the line and sacrifice valuable time away from their families to keep the lights on,” said W. Scott Ramsey, Warren RECC President and CEO. “They work all hours of the day, often in hazardous conditions going above and beyond to restore power to Warren RECC members. Our linemen, as well as linemen from across the nation, truly deserve this special day of recognition.” Warren RECC invites members to take a moment to thank a lineman for the work they do. To follow us on Twitter, go tohttps://twitter.com/WarrenRECC and use #ThankaLineman to show support for the men and women who keep the power flowing. “Like” us on Facebook by going to www.facebook.com/WarrenRecc and post a comment thanking our linemen for their dedication. BackYard BBQ and Grill is back in Brownsville this Saturday at C&C Firearms from 10am-Sold Out!! We will have Pulled Pork, Sliced Shoulder, Pork Chops, Ribeye, Smoke Bologna, *Ribs*, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, Mac and Cheese and BBQ Beans! Click here or on our photos to follow us on FB. ECHS students were able to get a little glimpse of what their futures may hold at the Youth Service Center College/Career Day last week. Over 20 booths were set up, ranging from local colleges and universities to banks, funeral homes, and emergency services. The Edmonson Voice would like to extend our thanks to the YSC for hosting the event and inviting us out. Check out a few pictures of the event below. |
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