Winning camellias
     The Mid–Carolina Camellia Society held its annual Fall Camellia Show at the S.C. State Fair October 23–25. Out of the hundreds of camellias judged, a few stood out, including the winner of the best large camellia, Lauren Tudor (above, left) submitted by Chuck and Bev Ritter of Melrose, Florida; and the best local winner (right) Blushing Beauty, submitted by G.
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Stopping to smell the flowers
Grasses in the garden
By Arlene Marturano marturanoa@yahoo.com
      As lawns go dormant just in time for Halloween, ornamental grasses sweep onto center stage bringing grace, motion, dramatic visual displays, and even new sounds and fragrances to the garden.
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Star Chefs
      Dr. Pepper Stew Contributed by Pam Edwards 1–2 pounds stew beef 12 ounces Dr. Pepper 1 envelope Lipton Onion Soup mix Mix ingredients together in a slow cooker and cook on low all day (8–10 hours). Serve over rice or noodles. Hearty quick German/Polish crock pot recipe Contributed by Pam Paradowski Clark
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