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Kathy Robinson waters flowers at Robby's Nursery & Calico Gardens.
Self-proclaimed ‘plant geek’ shares gardening favorites ach and every “Plant Geek” has their own list of favorites. Although, when your family owns a nursery the list can go on and on. The other thing is, that list can change as new plants become available — or as you learn about different varieties. There are several nurseries that we buy from that are constantly introducing these different plant varieties — thus contributing to my constant search for the perfect plant. In this article, I decided to list some of my favorite plants. Some will be old standbys and others more unusual varieties. By the time I write these down, I’m sure my list could change But then, that’s the fun of plants! Plants are like earrings — you can never have too many! And just when you think you haven’t anymore room, you can always buy a pot to plant it in or hang a grouping in a tree. Garden columnist My first category are plants that can make an architectural statement — you know, plants with good form and interest. I love the Mexican Grass Palm — you can use it in the flowerbed or in a big pot. Singularly or in a group, it is a true stand out. This plant loves the heat and can take extreme cold. Two other statuesque plants are Cereus Peruvianus and the Optunia (there is one that is thornless and it is edible) — these are both large cactus with beautiful forms. The Cereus has big flowers and then produces cactus apples. Trees with some extra interest are Crape Myrtle — with the slick bark and nice form when mature — and Tristinia a small evergreen with nice form. Both are good trees to prune into multi- or low-branching trees that don’t grow too big. Crape Myrtles have a lot of new fun flower colors as well as a nice fall leaf color. The Tristinia is dark green with a small yellow bloom that comes out in the spring. I love Salvia clevelandii for its fragrance — both leaves and flowers have a wonderful clean
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smell. This drought tolerant California native is the most fragrant of all the sages. There are several varieties to chose from — the main difference being size. Another nice fragrant flower is Sweet Olive. The Sweet Olive should be planted in the shade. Arctotis Pink Sugar has a beautiful gray foliage with a bright orange and pink daisy flower — quite a striking show of color and lots of bloom. Speaking of lots of bloom, what blooms more than geraniums? The new hybrid geraniums give you “tons” of blooms and then add brightly variegated leaves for even more color. Gerbera Daisies are another of my favorites. Bright hot colors can bloom off and on throughout the year — and it can be used as a cut flower, too. Scabiosa is another good cut flower and blooms in the spring and summer. The Scrabiosa comes in a nice blue, pink or white. This one can get mildew, so spray a fungicide as needed. Try Geralton Wax Flower for a large hardy shrub with a long lasting cut flower — maybe the longest lasting cut flower. Add alstromeria to this group of plants and you will have a truly professional florist bouquet. My last category are “weird plants.” I love succulents and sedum is one of my favorites. Sedums come in so many shapes and colors I don’t even know why they are in the same family. They are usually very hardy and can take the cold, where many other succulents have to be protected in Bakersfield. Then there are the Euphorbias. They are related to Poinsettia but must be a distant cousin because you would never know they are related.They have many different colors of leaves and variegation's, not to mention the strange little bloom clusters. You will just have to come by and check these two out — there’s just too many varieties to describe. Next time you think there is nothing new to plant, swing by our new location and check out some of these varieties — and with my curiosity about plants you might just find something new and different. If you just want to “talk plants” come on by. We have several “Plant Geeks” waiting to serve you! Kathy Robinson is the owner of Robby's Nursery & Calico Gardens.
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What makes your community special? BY ASHLEY GABRIEL Community contributor
rom now until May 31 locals are invited to log on to www.readersdigest.com/america to share personal stories and photos that illustrate what makes their town special. The author of the winning story will receive a cash prize of $1,000 and their town will be featured on the cover of an upcoming issue of Reader’s Digest magazine. This is an opportunity for individuals to shine and possibly bring national attention to their hometowns! In addition, each week a new American town
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The Bakersfield Heat girls varsity basketball team recently took first place in the Clash of the Champions tournament in Anaheim. They went undefeated — way to go girls! COURTESY OF WWW.MYBAKERSFIELDSPORTS.COM he Bakersfield Heat Premier Girls Basketball Club will have a girls basketball skill building program for grades 5-11 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through May 22 at Lakeside School, 14535 Old River Road. For more information contact Jim Parks at 747-0685; Michelle Gibson at 7474646; or, visit bakersfieldheat.org.
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American Kids team take top state honors COURTESY OF WWW.MYBAKERSFIELDSPORTS.COM merican Kids Sports Center's Level 7 Women's Gymnastics Team competed at the State Championships in Camarillo recently. There were more than 400 of the best level 7 gymnasts in California competing in this competition. California is the best state in the country for woman's gymnastics. The girls from American did a great job at their final competition of the season. Alexa Schacher, 11, scored 9.15 on Vault, 8.725 on Bars, 9.375 on Beam for 2nd place in the state, 9.5 on Floor for 3rd place in the state, and 36.75 in the All-Around taking eighth place overall. Gillian Garcia, 12, scored 9.375 on Vault for 3rd place in the state, 9.35 on Bars, 9.3 on Beam for a 1st place in the state, 9.275 on Floor, and 37.3 in the AllAround taking second place in the state. Anessa Dabbs, 12, scored 9.2 on Vault, 7.5 on Bars, 9.15 on Beam, 9.35 on Floor, and 35.2 in the All-Around taking 24th place overall. Congratulations to the girls from American Kids Sports Center for a job well done. We look forward to great things from these talented athletes from American Kids.
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Anessa Dabbs and Gillian Garcia, gymnasts for American Kids Sports Center, took home high honors from a recent state gymnastics competition in Camarillo, Calif.
Kyra Sales wins impressive victory at state gymnastics competition COURTESY OF WWW.MYBAKERSFIELDSPORTS.COM yra Sales won the Level 7 Women's Gymnastics State Championships recently in Camarillo. Kyra took first place in the All-Around, competing against some of the best teams in California. Kyra placed second on the Vault with a 9.45, third on the Bars with a 9.5, third on the Beam with a 9.15, third on Floor with a 9.45, and an amazing first place finish in the All-Around with a 37.55! Congratulations Kyra on your impressive victory at the State Championships!
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Kyra Sales won the Level 7 Women's Gymnastics State Championships in Camarillo, Calif. PROVIDED PHOTO
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