Garden Club

The Garden Club wishes Everyone a Very Happy New Year

Hope everyone and all your loved ones are healthy. I am writing this before we really know what is happening with the vaccine. Until we know more about what is happening with the pandemic, I see no way to for us to have any of our usual activities, or a meeting. Hopefully, this new year will bring us back our freedoms. We will continue to review the situation.

In the meantime, we ask that everyone please treat the Butterfly Garden with respect. A great deal of time and money is put into it for everyone to enjoy.

It is a safe haven for the butterflies and a tranquil place for us to sit and enjoy.

No garbage should be thrown in it, and please pick up after your dog if you are walking by the garden and he/she decides this is a great place to do their duty.

Did you know:

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GARDEN CLUB U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Most of with optimal growth of milkweed these species are found in the United in the southeastern U.S. While adult States and may become extinct due to Monarch butterflies can feed from a loss of their habitat. variety of plants, their young depend

More than 765 species of butterflies on milkweed as their sole source of occur in North America, north of nutrition, storing up the plant’s toxins Mexico. Florida is home to a total of 187 to ward off predators. The Monarch butterfly species, the most of any state butterfly will lay hundreds of eggs on east of the Mississippi River. You can milkweed over their brief lifetimes, but help butterflies in your own back yard just over 2 percent of eggs survive to by growing both host plants for larvae become fully grown caterpillars. and nectar plants for adults. Visit the University of Florida’s website for a We can help the Monarch by: list of plants you can grow to benefit 1. Not Using pesticides in Our Gardens. butterflies in your particular region of 2. Planting Native Milkweed. the state. 3. Create a Monarch Way-Station.

One of these butterflies is: 5. Spread the Word

The Florida Monarch butterfly whose

4. Learn More. population has dropped 80 percent Some butterfly gardeners have since 2005 (from November 8th, 2018, spoken to Linda Hoos about native Florida Museum of Natural History). A milkweed and other native butterfly 37-year survey of Monarch populations plants. There are two native nurseries in North Central Florida shows that Bill Milligan told Linda about: caterpillars and butterflies have been All Native Plants and Landscape declining since 1985 and have dropped in Fort Myers, 239-939-9663. by 80 percent since 2005. They found There is also one on Sanibel called that Monarch’s springtime departure SCCF Native Landscape, from Mexico is timed to coincide 239-472-1932.

Don’t forget when your milkweeds get leggy and you start to see new growth at the bottom you can cut your plants back to six inches.

If you plant butterfly plants in rotation, then you will always have nectar and host plants available and your butterflies will love you.

The Garden Club wishes to Thank Everyone who has planted milkweed in their gardens.

Rachelle DellaRocca 239-322-6386

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By Linda Hoos

JANUARY WHAT TO PLANT

Bedding Plants: Plants that can be added to the garden during the coolest months include begonia, browallia, lobelia, dianthus, dusty miller, and nicotiana.

Bulbs: Winter is a great time to plant bulbs that will bloom this spring. Some to try are Clivia lily, crinum, and agapanthus.

Herbs: Many herbs will thrive now that temperatures are cooler, including tarragon, thyme, dill, fennel, and any of the mints.

Vegetables: Continue planting cool season crops including beet, cabbage, turnip, lettuce, and broccoli.

WHAT TO DO

Rejuvenate the landscape: After the danger of freezing temperatures, it’s a good time to plant woody shrubs. Water frequently to get new plantings off to a good start.

Irrigation: Plants may need water if temperatures remain higher than normal and rainfall is scarce.

Shrubs and Trees: Prune non-spring flowering shrubs and trees this month to improve form.

Arbor Day: Florida observes Arbor Day on the 3rd Friday of January. To celebrate, plant a tree in your yard or community.

Cold Protection: If a frost or freeze is predicted, bring sensitive plants like orchids inside. Water sensitive plants in the landscape thoroughly 12-24 hours before a freeze and cover.

Pests: To control scale on citrus, shrubs, and deciduous fruit trees, apply horticultural oil while plants are dormant. Apply copper spray to mangos after bloom.

Excerpts from the Florida Gardening Calendar University of Florida.

REVISED 50’S SONGS

Some artists of the 50’s are revising their hits with new lyrics to accommodate baby boomers.

Here’s a few:

1. Herman’s Hermits – Mrs. Brown you’ve got a lovely walker. 2. The Bee Gees – How can you mend a broken hip. 3. Bobby Darin – Splish Splash I was having a flash. 4. Ringo Starr – I’ll get by with the help from depends. 5. The Commodores – Once, twice, three times to the bathroom. 6. Marvin Gaye – Heard it from the Grape Nuts. 7. Leo Sayer – You make me feel like napping. 8. Willie Nelson – On the commode again. 9. Procol Harem – A whiter shade of hair. 10. Johnny Nash – I can’t see clearly now. 11. Helen Reddy – I am woman, hear me snore. 12. Abba – Denture Queen.

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BIRTHDAYS IN JANUARY

Mary Ellen Gold, Val Roderick 19 Dianne Rikon “Chico” Silva, Mikey Smith, 20 Henry Gardner, Nancy LeClair, Rick Virkus Hannah Montelaro, Judy Pavao, Joe Bottoms, Larry Jones, 91 Yrs., Dave Redgers, Judy Rigsby Alan Warner 21 Diane Ladlie Rich Araujo, Barbara Horton, 22 Mike Bevilacqua, Linda Byrd, Joe Kasdorf, Jean VanSicklin Connie Knebel, Joan Musso, Barb Pollitt, Ralph Rikon Mike Raderchak Larry Noffsinger 23 Roy Conner, 92 Yrs., Greg Girard Vladimir Fulmas, Gail Korince Bob Anderson, Mary Biglin 24 Bill Whitacre Sarah Casey, Sharon Davidson, 25 Lee Beliveau, Loretta Deerhake, Kathy Harper, Mike O’Hearn Mike Girty Paula Bartholomew, Una Bigelow, 26 Judy Holat, Sharon Moorhead George Korince, Royce La Liberty 27 Linda D’Cruze, Chick Jakacki Mel Courtney, Homer Felknor 28 Teri Burt, Bette Davis, Gloria Diggs, Bonnie Lockwood Jean Schweinert Peggy Boncher, Jean Bozick, 29 Dom Notaro, Gay O’Keefe Mary Bucceri, Irv Buettner, 30 Phyllis Carr, Carole Clark, Audrey Perry Judy Hanson Gary Dixon, Don Impink, 31 Carol DeVico, George Johnston, Cheryl Linn Ann Kabbas, 90 Yrs., Lesley Krauss, Peggy Flynn, John Goers, Rog Sapp, Karen McKearney, Donna Warren, Gail Bergin, Rhonda Williams Linda Weibel Bill Perry Eddie Amarando, Jane Bingham, Lynn Porter, Lorraine Quinn, Nancy Schoeppner

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JOKES

I tried having my mother’s phone disconnected, but the customer-service rep told me that since the account was in my dad’s name, he’d have to be the one to put in the request. The fact that he’d been dead for forty years

SEX AT 73

I just took a leaflet out of my mailbox,

Informing me that I can have sex at 73.

I’m so happy, because I live at number 71. didn’t sway her. Then a solution hit me: “If I stop paying the bill, you can turn off the service, right?”

“Well, yes,” she said reluctantly. “But that

would ruin his credit.”

So, it’s not too far to walk home afterwards. And It’s the same side of the street. I don’t even have to cross the road!

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CLUBHOUSE MINISTRIES

For new residents of Tara Woods and existing residents too, the Clubhouse Ministries invite you to join one of their Bible study classes, which are held in the Clubhouse Meeting Room every Tuesday morning at 10:00 AM. These meetings give you an opportunity to make new friends as you study the Scriptures in relaxed and enjoyable surroundings. We are a non-denominational group. No need to make reservations, folks! Just stop by any Tuesday morning at 10:00 AM. Come join us!

Ann Scott

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RECYCLING 101 When in Doubt – Throw it out!

No Styrofoam! Especially NO plastic bags! They can be deposited at Publix in the green bins outside as well as Styrofoam egg cartons.

Did you know soda cans can be picked up on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month by volunteers? They are sold and the money helps fund OUR Homeowners Association.

Did you know, that if you include an unrecyclable item in your bin, the recyclers must go through it by hand and pull them out, otherwise the entire load goes in the trash!

Approved recyclables include:

• Paper - (excluding shredded, waxed, metallic or soiled). • Cardboard - (excluding those with a waxed coating). • Plastic - (excludes plastic bags, styrofoam, hazardous materials). • Glass - green, brown and clear are all acceptable. • Cans - Aluminum or steel (tin) - Homeowners Association will also pick up your aluminum cans on the 1st and 3rd, Saturday of the month curbside.

For additional information, go to: http://leegov.com/solidwaste/residential/recycling

BREAKING NEWS

CANS TO THE CURB

PUT YOUR ALUMINUM CANS OUT

TO THE CURB ON THE 1ST AND 3RD

SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH BY 9:00 AM OUR DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS WILL PICK THEM UP WHY? – REVENUE FROM THE CANS HELP FUND YOUR HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION RECYCLING BY “CANS TO THE CURB” IT IS GOOD FOR US AND OUR ENVIRONMENT CANS TO THE CURB!!!

If a care is too small to be turned into a prayer, it is too small to be made into a burden.

Casting all your care upon Him; for He cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7

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MID-ATLANTIC SOCIAL CLUB NEWS

The officers of the Mid Atlantic Social Club wish you and your families a Happy New Year!

Hope all of your festivities for the Holiday Season were pleasant even though they may have been on the quiet side.

Let’s look forward to the year 2021 with optimism in regaining our fellowship in our community organizations.

May everyone remain happy and stay healthy.

Barbara Pollitt, Secretary

WATER VOLLEYBALL! Thursdays & Sundays 1:00 – 3:00 PM

Come join us in this fun, non-competitive sport. Meet new/old friends, get a few laughs while exercising. No experience necessary. Hope to see you there. If questions, contact Barb Simonson at 541-840-4430

WATER AEROBICS 8:00 AM Monday, Wednesday & Friday.

Air temperature must be 62 degrees by 8:00 AM. Use ABC News to check temperature. This is a great exercise for men and women with less stress on your joints and muscles. The class consists of stretching, cardio and water weights. If you have them, bring a noodle, stretch bands and water weights. If questions, contact Judy Brda at 239-731-1797

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