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Plants compete for every ray of sunlight { On several occasions during the past few weeks, I have been asked to recommend plants that do well in ft?l1 ? Wl> IUUVi True shade-loving plants are scavenging the light missed or re flected by other plants and may have exacting environmental or cultural requirements. Full shade is generally defined by horticulturists as an area that docs not receive direct sun. Few plants are adapted to the wide-range envi ronmental conditions that often ac company full shade. For example, full shade provided by a deciduous tree will produce completely different plant growing conditions than those under the eaves of a house. Soil composition, wind, humidity and other factors can play an important part in the sur vival of a plant in full shade condi tions. I Shade-loving annuals can he used in shade gardens, planters and hang ing baskets, Impaticns or Busy Lizzie ( Impatient wallerana ) is perhaps the most widely grown shade-loving annual in southeastern North Carolina. Proper watering and a slow-release form of fertilizer arc key to growing vigorous impduens. Caladium ( Caladium hortu lanum). wax begonia (Begonia sem perflorens-cultorum), and Browallia {Browallia speciosa) arc well adapt ed to heavy shade in container or outside planting. Browallia produces a beautiful blue flower and can be used in hang ing baskets or beds. For maximum visual effect, group plants in masses. IL'se "coo!" flowers like blues, whites and pastels on porches and decks. On hot summer days, the psychological effect of cooler col ored flowers is dramatic. A deck surrounded with red flowered plants just is not as inviting as one sur rounded by white or blue flowered plants. "Hotter" colors like the pinks and reds are best utilized to high light entrances and to create strong focal points in the landscape. Shade-loving perennials include Buglcwccd (Ajuga reptans). hosia f ' .Few Plants Grow Well In Full Shade i ? THE PLANT DGiiQR C. BRUCE ft iLLiAMS Extension Area Turf Specialist (Hosla spp), Lily-of-lhe-Vallcy (Convallaria majalis). Japanese Spurge ( Pachysandra terminalis), English i>7 (llcdera helix). Wood ruff (Galium odoratum). Ostrich fem (Matteuccia pennsylvanica), wintercrccper (Euonymus spp.), and Sweet Violet (Viola odorata). Ex pert gardeners may want to try Small Solomon's Seal (Polygona turn biflorum), but be warned, this plant is Finicky and must have fuli shade and cool moist soil. Most shrubs arc described as shade tolcrsnt End not shsdc loving. Few shrub species are actually shade loving. Oregon grapcholly (Maho nia aquifolium) prefers shade and hot, dry conditions which make this plant an idea! woody shrub for the coastal Carolinas. Japanese Piens (Picris japonica) is a small ever green that is spring flowering and shade tolerant. Piens must have a moist well-drained acid soil for suc cess. For shady, wet sites the native cvcrgic- n Leucothoc (Leucothoe ax illaris) is king in the coastal Car olinas. Beautiful dark green foliage and tolerance to numerous pest and disease problems make this shade loving plant an excellent choice for a low maintenance planting. Two excellent publications avail able free of charge from the N.C. Cooperative Extension Service that will assist you in choosing shade tol erant species arc Shrubs 1-4 Feet for NC Landscapes, Leaflet 634; and Vines for NC Landscapes, Leaflet 63i. You can obtain these publica tions from vrmr rnnntv N C Cn J -s. w* - t" J ? operative Extension office or by sending me a SASE. Send your gardening comments or questions to The Plant Doctor, P.O. Box 109, Bolivia, N.C. 28422. Wins Vacation Barbara Chirdon of Southport accepts her grand prize won at the conclusion of a fund-raising project by county beauty salons for Hope Harbor Home Inc., the local shelter for abused women and their children. Presenting the weekend trip for two to Charleston, S.C., are Eike Grabowski (left) and Elsa Jardine. CEDAR GROVE AREA NEWS The Golden Girls Are Still Meetina i BY BARBARA T. HEWETT ; A group of ladies in the Cedar Grove Community have become k known as the "Golden Girls." Some years ago little D'En rique Johnson, now a student at Union Primary School and the tffcv daughter of Ral ?yj^ phell and Eve lyn Johnson, hewett named the group. She was being babysat at the lime by her grandmother, Magd elene Johnson, who is part of a group of women in the neighbor hood who meet in local homes to conduct weekly missions. She enjoyed the mission meetings so much the day it came to her home that she said, "I am going to name you the Golden Girls." Women who have hosted Groups I and II in recent weeks include Bcrneatha Gore, Queenie Verr.cn, Etta Hewett, Claudia Fullwood, Barbara Hewetl, Ada Fullwood and Lena, Azalee and Rebecca Johnson. Thpv'rp nlannino atono with nth J i. , J? O' ?x O ers, their annual Bible institute July 6-10. Elizabeth Young of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church will leach the young adults and seniors. Tune In Be sure to listen to WVCB Radio Station (1410 AM) in Shalloue for the Cedar Grove Area News Thurs days at 3 p.m. and Saturdays at 10: i 5 a.m. On Sunday evenings lis ten for the Moments of Inspiration gospel music ministry. Hope Harbor Topic For Leland Women Information about Hope Harbor Home, the county's shelter for abused women and their children, will be presented at a meeting for Leland area women today (Thurs day). The meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. at Leland Baptist Church 011 Village Road, said Edith Tillman of the Brunswick County Council on the Status of Women, which is spon soring the meeting. "This will be vital infomiation for the women of Leland," said Mrs. Tiiiman. ROBERTO'S PIZZERIA 2 GREAT LOCATIONS OCEAN ISLE HOLDEN BEACH 579-4999 842-4999 Sewing You the Best in Oven-Brick Baked Pizzas, the Freshest Hoagies, and Our Homemade Italian Dinners EAT IN ? TAKEOUT ? DELIVERY I ,UU\J PL. , wMQk SAVE $ Living Room, Bedroom, Dining Room, Furniture & Accessories ?Check Us Out! WAREHOUSE FURNITURE ^ m (803)249-8874 3C <> | Hwy. 90 Nixons Crossroads. North Myrtle Beach M WE CAN FURNISH OR REFURNISH ANY CONDO, HOME. HOTEL OR MOTEL DELIVERY AVAILABLE SAVE $ SAVES SAVE $ SAVE $ SAVE ^ SAVE $ SAVE $ SAVE !!!!!!,. v i\ \ / PHOTO CONTRIBUTED Toastmasfers Installs Officers Coast Toasters Toastmasters Club in Shallotte begins a new year this week under officers installed last Thursday by Area Gov. David Dorsett of Southport. From the left are Roy Hunter, sergeant-art-arms; Frances Warner, secretary-treasurer; Don Eggert, vice president-education; Susan Eggert, president; Doug Stanaland, vice president-membership; and Jimmy Marshall, vice president-public relations. The club meets Thursdays from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. at the South Brunswick Islands Chamber of Com merce building and welcomes visitors. Toastmasters International is the largest communications and leadership development organization in the world. Turner Heads County Vic board New officers were elected by the board of the Brunswick County Vol unteer and Information Center (VIC) at its annual meeting in June. Bill Turner was elected chairman. Serving with him will be Michael Rhodes, vice chairman; Susan Gib blc, treasuier; and Anne Marie Bel lamy, secretary. Two new directors were clcctcd as well, Elaine Wright and Brcnda Grisseu. Additional current directors include Sylvia Ludlum, Percy Woodard, Vernon Parker, Bill Wil leus, Brenda Register, the Rev. P.D. Midgett, Mark Lewis and Elizabeth Madison. Entertainment for the annual meeting was provided by The Mis sionaircs, a gospel quartet from Brunswick Islands Baptist Church, and VIC staff members Pete Bar neite, director; Angie Fisher, execu tive assistant; and Mamie Frazicr, Verda Holder and Marcia Whiting, senior aides. VIC offers eight human services programs, providing emergency food and clothing, Christmas bas kets and Tree-ol-Hopc gifts, infor mation and referral, volunteer re cruitment and placement and emer gency shelter, distribution of Federal Emergency Management Agency funds relating to loss or prospective loss of shelter and/or energy; and the recently acquired USDA commodi ties distribution program. VIC's office is located just north of the intersection of U.S. 17 and N.C. 211 adjacent to Supply Baptist Church. Hours arc 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Variety Of Senior Events Set In Juiv Brunswick County Parks and Recreation has planned a variety of activities for area senior citizens in July. Seniors interred in learning the card game bridge can take lessons starting next week at the Town Creek Community Building. Classes will be held every Thursday from 10 a.m. until 1 1 a.m. starting July 9. The cost for 10 weeks is $30 per person. Lcssmis aiiu u(jcii bridge play started June 20 at the Southpon Community Building and will con tinue every Saturday through August. The senior movie for July is Late For Dinner, a ftuvuly film lhai wiil be shown at six locations around the county. Locations, dates and limes are as follows: Long .Beach Recreation Center, July 27, 7 p.m.; Southport Community Building, July 28, noon, and July 31, 7 p.m.; Town Creek Community Building, July 29, 1 p.m.; Shallotte Senior Citizen Cen ter, July 29, 6:30 p.m.; Leland Community Park, July 31 , noon. Area seniors can close out the month in style with a Senior Fun Day un Tiiuij>uay, July 30, ai Town Creek Township Park. The event starts at 9:30 a.m. and will continue until 2 p.m. Par ticipants will play shufflcboard, cro quet and 'norseshucs. A 'not dog cookout is planned for lunch. Isabella Auditions Scheduled By Opera House Company rV?v?r<* ?*<* TVn??-/x ? ? * ? * * * * * Opera House Theatre Company will hold auditions July 11 for the musical Isabella by Wilmington res ident Robert V. Fulk Jr. They will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Lucille Shuffler building, 201 1 Carolina Bcach Rd. in Wilmington. Parts are available for men and women from ages 15 to 65. Aud itioners should come prepared to ? m sing and should dress comfortably for movement. An accompanist will be provided. Lou Criscuolo will direct Isa bella, with Brad and Jennifer Mor anz the choreographers and Ellen Robison musical director. For further information, call 919 762-4234. For more information on these ac tivities, call the parks and recreation office at 253-4357 or 1-800-222 4790. Home Economist To Ansv/er Food Canning Questions Mary Russ, home economics AXloncion atrcnl wilh rhf J... o Brunswick County Cooperative Extension Service, is scheduled to make two appearances to dis cuss safe techniques for food conservation and to answer ques tions. On Tuesday, July 7, she will be at Indigo Farms and Garden Center, Hickman's Crossroads. On July 9, she will be at Holdcn Brothers Fiuduce, U.S. 17 S., Shaliotte. Both appearances will be from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Mrs. Russ also will be avail able to chock pressure Conner gauges for accuracy. Those wishing to participate should bring their pressure canner lids. For more information, contact Mrs. Russ at the Brunswick County Cooperative Extension Center, 253-4425. UONG TOJNSWK3C CCABT ^ s-. 4. " ?l ? l T . ?*?", S W V JK*t ?. T? *v. fc" ? ... 4 v * ? ., ? -t'V ..7 J*' _ *?*<? V?c lUsrjIb? li' . je> if. fe 1 & ?? E?Pr ** I -,?* "V yjV JBgr^*' ~ aHSWSHr^"- ' ?' f -# ' ^ ^ *W ? ? i.-iE&ilU. . , , , -TinTO Meet Artist Terry Moore who will be on our porch Thursday. July 2, 11 am-3 pm & 6-9 pm to autograph prints of his famous "Southern Waterways" map series. His collection includes: "The Grand Strand," " Georgetown "The Cape Fear," "Charleston," "Savannah," "Jacksonville, Florida," "The Florida Keys," "Tampa Bay," "Ft. Myers," "New Orleans," and his newest "Brunswick Coast" print. So whether you're giving or collecting, these coioiful waterway prints are a must! Calabash Nautical Gifts SELESES t*ie traffic light, Hwv. 179 in Calabash. 579-2611 W " H9W1HC BRUNSWICK ill ACON
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