July 14, 2006 RSS feed / Beauty in the Backyard

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Keeping memories alive

Laurel Crest garden committee creates pleasant grounds
Contributed by Laurel Crest
The dining room at Laurel Crest Retirement Home overlooks the fruits of the Garden Committee's labor. The Memory Garden provides a pleasant view for diners. More...

In your backyard

Fireflies find the rhythm in Fairfield Co. too

Dear Star, I read with interest about the fireflies lighting up in a syncopated rhythm, and that only three places are known where this rare species occurs. Well, now four can be known. All around my house this happens. More...

Show us your garden!

Send a picture of your garden to The Columbia Star, More...

The Original Mystery Plant

By Dr. John Nelson

This orchid species grows wild along the Atlantic coastal plain from southern New Jersey south to Florida and then west along the Gulf into Louisiana. It loves fire-adapted pinelands and is a fairly typical component of damp savannas. More...


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