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t is March, and winter firmly grips the Cascades. By late winter, a series of cold fronts, like a long line of delivery vans, has relentlessly dumped load after load of snow onto our nearby mountains. The deep snowpack blankets rocks, trees, and bushes. The snow stops seasonal streams, pushes wildlife into the lowlands, and blocks roads. The winter brings activity in the mountains to a halt. It is the perfect time to go camping. To briefly sojourn into snow covered Cascadia is to enter a world of silence. Popular summertime recreation hotspots, now free from the bustle of people, cars, and noise, become sanctuaries of solitude. The perennial, often elusive, goal of backpacking,
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immersing oneself into nature sans man, is easily attained in winter. The natural cover of snow not only whittles the warm-weather hiking horde down to the hardy fraction willing to venture into the cold, it also, like fresh paint repairing a graffitied wall, masks the roads, trails, signs and other marks of civilization. Even better, take a step off-piste from the small handful of maintained wintertime trails and the forest is completely yours. Nature uncut. The basic skill areas of winter camping are very similiar to those needed for summertime backpacking. A willingness to relearn these skills, in the winter environment, opens
The gentle snow slope of an old lava flow. RIGHT: The easy trails of Wapitia Meadows. platform stomped in the snow makes for a flat and stable place to sleep.
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ith an arm extended, a hand full of sunflower seeds and a little patience, a black-capped chickadee landed on Brooke Schurman’s hand to enjoy a tasty treat. I have yet to have one to do that for me as my patience is rather short. Doug Schurman’s (my faithful photographer) daughter was thrilled to enjoy this event recently. In taking out our freshly filled hummingbird feeder one morning, a very hungry hummer landed on the feeder before I could reach all the way up to the hook. I just froze and enjoyed ‘the moment’ with Mrs. Anna’s Hummer. Just two days ago, as I was standing on my front porch, two humming birds, one in hot pursuit of the other, swished past my cheek and nose so close I could feel the touch of the tiny wings. They get so caught up in trying to hog the feeder that they are not watch-
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ing just where they are going. I can see where they can be caught by ever-watchful cats, of which our neighborhood has aplenty. Doug Schurman sent me a photo recently of a very interesting bird that he said was a shrike. I had to question him on this one as it didn’t match the ones I have seen and my particular bird book didn’t show one that color. It turns out that it was a juvenile northern shrike. It was almost the same color as the brown shrike but they are an Asian species, seen usually in Alaska. In the fall and winter they have been seen as far south as parts of California. When the wind blows and storms come and you are alert you just might see birds that truly don’t live in our area. The adult Northern Shrikes are very distinctive. They resemble the mockingbids that we have seen in California. The shrikes have an overall gray body, black wings, long black tail, a black mark through the eye and a very decidedly hooked bill. This bill is its killing tool. That doesn’t sound like it is a ‘nice’ bird but it evidently has its place in birdland. These masked hunters perch high up in a tree so they can spot the next meal more easily. They swoop down on their prey which
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could be a song bird, an insect, mice, snakes, etc. After eating what they want they will impale the remainder of their meal on a sharp twig or even on a barbed wire fence to pick up later when food is scarce. Some authorities say it is to mark their territory or to even attract a mate. Whatever the reason, their common name is Butcher Bird which seems quite appropriate don’t you think?
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IN THIS ISSUE The Review — Vol. 11, Issue 3
FEATURES 1 Exploring SW Washington: Snow Camping
6 SW Washington Wines: East Fork Cellars
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By Matt Coffey
DEPARTMENTS 2 Birds Galore By Norma Brunson
4 Stepping Stones By Pat Stepp
8 Insects to Know & Love By Nora Garofoli
9 The Peace that Passes All Understanding By Lori Anderson
10 Over the Garden Gate By Cheryl Spaulding
11 For Your Dining Pleasure—Thai Orchid By Diva Gastronomique
12 History: By Any Other Name… By Karen Johnson
got talent? The Kiwanis of Kelso are holding their Third Annual Talent Show “Got Talent?” at the Columbia Theatre, 1231 Vandercook Way in Longview, WA. The performance is on Sunday, April 28, 2013; showtime is 3:00 p.m. Prospective contestants can sign up for a $25 entry fee and entry forms are available by calling 360-957-2515 or by e-mailing to kiwaniskelso@gmail.com. Entries forms submitted by prospective contestants are due by April 22, 2013 and can be submitted by e-mail to kiwaniskelso@gmail.com or by mail to Got Talent?, PO Box 2605, Longview, WA 98632. General admission ticket price for those wishing to see the show are $10 and are available by contacting the above information. Kiwanis of Kelso is a non-profit organization serving the children of the world. The event assists with fundraising efforts for the many projects supported by the Kiwanis of Kelso. Save The Date…for Lilacs! Tour the beautiful gardens and the historic 1880’s Victorian Farm Home of lilac hybridizer Hulda Klager. During Lilac Days 2013, the Farm Home will feature a Tea Display. April 20, through Mothers’ Day May 12; 10am to 4pm daily; $2. Children under 12 free. Lilac plants will be available for purchase. Gift shop with many exquisite lilac inspired items. Grounds are wheelchair friendly; Historic Home does not have wheelchair access. Video tour of Hulda’s Home in wheelchair-friendly Historic Potting Shed. No pets permitted in Gardens. 115 South Pekin Rd, Woodland, WA, I-5 Exit 21. Free Parking. For more information, contact Catherine 360-606-7359 www. lilacgardens.com
(On the silent auction, it’s preferred that the high bidder be in attendance at the end of the auction to claim items.) There will be a bake sale as well… mmmm goodies! The fundraiser will be held at 112 N. 2nd St. in Kalama, WA 98625 (The Fellowship Hall at the United Methodist Church). Silent Auction and Bake Sale open at 6:00 p.m.; Bunco game starts at 7:00 p.m.; Silent Auction closes at 8:30 p.m. Some of the items in the silent auction are : Les Schwab—4 wheel alignment; Inn at Spanish Head—2 night stay; Hot Wheels Bike; Better Health Massage; Air Conditioner; Child’s wooden rocking chair; Wooden toy chest; Assorted baskets: Movie Basket, Brilliant Essentials Soaps, Wine and Much, Much, More! For more information contact Debbie Hale, 360-6737521, or by e-mail to hale650@yahoo.com. Go On a Bird Walk March 9, Saturday: Second Saturday Lake Sacajawea Bird Walk.… Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the Hemlock Square off WHAT’S HAPPENING—cont’d on page 5
Bunco Night & Silent Auction Fundraiser The Kalama Little Rascals Preschool 5th Annual will be held on Saturday, March 9th, 2013. Tickets are $10/person. Cash and prizes will be awarded—it’s a great time to have fun for the kids! There will be a silent auction and there is no cost… everyone is welcome.
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“If you don’t like something, change it; if you can’t change it, change the way you think about it.”
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The familiar sound of the logging trucks going by upriver are heard no more, but there are new sounds like church bells and train whistles. The coolest sound I have heard so far is a lonely fog horn from a ship on the ary Engelbreit said it well. For the last year I have been in the process Columbia one misty morning. of doing both. Life itself changes daily, but the process of changing I do love the train whistles. They remind me of the trains that were part oneself to adapt to new circumstances takes longer. Reinventing myself as of my life as a child living across the street from the tracks. I remember BY PAT STEPP © Copyright 2013/2014 a city dweller has been is a big stretch for this vertically-challenged kid. falling asleep to the sound of the passing trains as I wondered about the The process of adaptation required after living most of life in a rural setdestination of the passengers onboard. ting has been gradual. There are definite perks like walking to the post office, the Airplanes are visible and close here. There are occasional flights of military plans movie theatre, and the bank, rather than driving. But, my skills developed braking ing in formation from the Portland Airport that make me what to turn on the news to see for deer has been useful. Now I brake for squirrels! if I missed something. The number of planes I see are quite a contrast to the lone Upon reflection I realized that I have come full circle. After leaving home, my airline I used to fly overhead I saw every night. I think it was the same flight that a first domicile was an apartment in a city. There was a park across the street thenn D.B. Cooper took in 1971. just as there is now. More buses, trucks, trains, automobile are evident because there are more I learned to use the bus line then just as I am now. My first experience using people. The opportunity to engage with a whole city full of people I have not the bus system here did leave room for improvement. I was waiting at a bus yet met makes each new day exciting. I do love to “dink around” exploring my stop on the opposite side of the street, when I saw the bus I wanted drive past new world. me. I crossed the street and ran after for over a block until it stopped at its’ Having started life as a small town girl makes city life seem more glamorous. I scheduled stop. I was embarrassed when I scrambled onboard, panting, with my hair find my wardrobe could use some zing for spring. I need a Fairy Godmother to wave in disarray. I must admit that I found it very exhilarating. Chasing the bus seemed high her wand. adventure that early Sunday morning. “Presto, change-o!”
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up additional seasons in which to enjoy the outdoors. It also ushers you into a whole new arena of outdoor experience. Winter camping and summer backpacking share the same four basic needs: water, shelter, food, and appropriate clothing. One of the best ways to learn winter skills is to start small and camp with an experienced friend. If you are new to winter camping, a great place to start is a campsite that is close to your car is a great place to start. Enjoyable snow camping requires a surprising number of experience-based skills. The ability to quickly select and set up a camp, manage body heat and moisture, make water from snow, stay warm when sedentary, and carry a pack of reasonable weight will make the difference between a pleasant camp and an epic that requires the gentle, persistent massaging of nostalgia to blunt the pain of its recollection. Fortunately, choosing a campsite that requires a only minimum amount of time and effort to reach will allow you to practice winter skills in a low-risk environment. Marble Mountain Sno-Park provides a range of camp opportunites for a range of skill levels. New to sleeping in the snow? No problem. The Wapiti Meadows lie immediately southeast of the sno-park. A series of short, ski trails crisscross this pleasantly flat neighborhood of trees and small meadows. Selecting a tent site within a few minutes’ walk from your car allows you to arrive with
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Clark County wine in full swing. Vancouver’s Slocum House is a key part of that vision. The Slocum House was built in 1867, and is the only remaining original house from old Vancouver’s residential area. The house is now perfectly placed to take part in Vancouver’s continuing downtown revitalization. East Fork Cellars is going to use that perfectly located, perfectly charming icon of Clark County’s past as a venue to showcase a big part of what Clark County is today. As “ground zero” for Clark County wine and music, the Slocum House will become a tasting room, distillery, and music venue that will be a mustsee attraction for both Clark County natives and visitors. Get ready to check it out.
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all are striving, and succeeding, in producing top-shelf wine. East Fork Cellars takes a different approach. Owner Jeff Waddell produces a wine experience that is two-fold; great wine combined with a let-your-hair-down atmosphere. Informal? Yes, but don’t make the mistake of equating the lack of a pretentious atmosphere with a lack of class. The tasting room at East Fork Cellars welcomes you with a pleasant outdoor seating area which looks west past NE 10th Avenue to the farmland east of Ridgefield. Inside is a warm, and spacious, wood-decor tasting room that happens to have amazing acoustics. The acoustic qualities of tasting rooms are usually not a major concern for most wineries. At East Fork Cellars, however, the continual flow of musical entertainment takes advantage of these acoustics, and, when combined with the relaxed atmosphere, adds another element to the winery’s tasting experience. With the classic wood serving bar, the cozy atmosphere, and ample seating at wood tables, the “Bluebird Cafe” of the West Coast invites you to stay a while. Owner Jeff Waddell is a man of many talents. Not satisfied with founding a telecommunications company or playing in professional rock bands, Jeff took an interest in wine making, planting his first grapes in in Clark County fourteen years ago. Jeff’s parents, who spent some time as farmers in Missouri, provided an introduction to farming and the basics of raising plants. Jeff’s band “Les Cellar Rats” is an active part of the the area music scene and makes frequent appearances at the winEast Fork Cellar’s tasting room in the background frames owner Jeff Waddell, the visionary behind the wine, his beloved ery’s tasting room, helping the customers “rock out with guitar, and a bottle of their signature wine. the cork out” as Jeff puts it. Eschewing the tight boundest side wineries are putting Clark County on aries of the “new world” winethe map. Bethany, Three Brothers, Confluence, making tradition, East Fork and East Fork Cellars vineyards all have a lot in comCellars pursues a different phimon. They are all small businesses, meaning that losophy. American wine aficiotheir owners grow the grapes, pay the bills, make the nados are generally accustomed wine, greet the customers, and make the hard decito new world, varietal-based, sions. They also all grow a significant portion of their wine making. In the new world o w n tradition, wine makers focus on grapes on location (which is not as common as producing good wines from a single grape varietal. Thus, in the northwest, we are very you would assume in the wine industry). familiar with Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignons and Merlots and also Willamette They are rooted, and committed, to our Valley Pinot Noirs. Though new world-style winemakers definitely produce excellent region. Most importantly, however, they blended wine, their emphasis is one grape for one bottle. Conversely, “old world” wine making tradition (found throughout Europe) feels no need to showcase a single grape flavor, and, therefore, freely blends the varietals found in a region to produce flavorful, artistic wine. East Fork’s iconic wine is its Cellar Rat Red. I sampled two different Cellar Rats during my visit to East Fork. The first was from the winery’s last quarter of production and was a blend of the big reds, Cab, Merlot, and Malbec. To my pallet, it had a smooth start, a bright, peppery middle, and a mild finish. The second Rat was from the current batch and had been only semi-filtered, preserving much of the wine’s body. Rat number two started with a strong, Pinot-like, earthy note which transitioned to plum. Both are worthy a visit to the tasting room. East Fork’s winemaker, Don Unrein, also produces great, new world style, varietals. A light Sauvignon Blanc has both a dry start and a pear finish. East Fork’s latest Pinot Noir is a very interesting rendition of that classic northwest grape that grows so well in our cool climate. East Fork gives their Pinot a longer soak period, producing a wine with a large body and fuller flavor, unusual for that varietal. East Fork’s Merlot, again benefiting from a longer soak period, possesses a bright start and a very smooth, buttery finish. As an added bonus, these East Fork wines
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which meant New Britain or New England. Today, of course, New England refers to the northeastern corner of the U.S., and our neck of the woods is known as the West Coast, the Pacific Coast, or the Pacific Northwest.
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a town in Minnesota, which they named Amboy; the Clark County town was just a nod to their former home. Another version relates that Ball attached his first and middle initials to “boy” referring to his popular son. Yet another story states that three men (Ball, Browning and Blaker) in the area had the initials A. M. B., and they were known as the “A. M. boys.” A final version relates that Ball had been stationed at Perth Amboy, New Jersey during the Civil War, and borrowed part of that name for his new home.
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Another name whose meaning is uncertain, except that it stems from an Indian word, and denotes a place about 15 miles southwest of Goldendale, site of some fascinating petroglyphs. Lewis and Clark called this place E-nee-sher, after the Indian tribe that lived there. Washington Irving may have been the first to publish CASTLE ROCK the word Wishram, in his 1836 book Located in north Cowlitz County, the titled Astoria. Charles Wilkes, who town of Castle Rock has a very clear explored the Northwest in 1841, stated name origin. Early travelers on the that the word was Wisham, the name of Cowlitz River noted a large basalt outan old chief. In 1926, The Oregonian cropping and likened its appearance to a castle. William Huntington took a This postcard from 1907 shows Beacon Rock, once known as Castle Rock, along the Columbia River. wrote that the name came from the Indian word Wish-kam, meaning “staland claim in the area around 1853, and offered the name of Castle Rock to the U.S. postal service when he petitioned for a post tionary people who never move.” Place Names of Washington states that the word means office. The rock is still there, but today is covered by woods; in fact, from town you flea or lice, and came from a Chinook dialect. can barely tell it’s a rock at all, since it looks merely like a stand of tall trees. Its YACOLT original craggy appearance is visible only from the opposite riverbank. Yet another place whose name stems from an Indian word, meaning “place abounding in evil spirits” or “haunted place.” The local tribe believed that five children, who CASTLE ROCK (the other one) You’ll recognize the name of Beacon Rock, that huge basalt plug along the Columbia became lost while picking berries, were taken by evil spirits. The area is most wellknown for the famous Yacolt Burn, a huge forest fire River, about 35 miles east of Vancouver. Lewis and that burned over 370 square miles in 1902. The Clark called this Beaten Rock on their 1805 westsmall town which occupies the area now is about 20 bound trip, but returning home a year later, changed miles northeast of Vancouver, and was incorporated the name to Beacon Rock. This belies the story that in 1908. The town once had two competing post the name was given because early settlers placed offices, one named Yacolt and the other Garner. The burning torches on the rock as beacons to travelformer name eventually won out. ers—obviously the Beacon name predated Oregon Trail pioneers. It was also known as Castle Rock, Interested in learning more about our Northwest Pillar Rock, Inoshoack Castle and McLeod’s Castle, place names? I’ll cover more selections in future but the Beacon name was officially adopted in 1916. columns, but you can also check the following Today, a wonderful (but slightly scary) hiking trail, resources: Place Names of Washington, by Robert completed in 1918, leads to the top. Hitchman, Tacoma: Washington State Historical NOVA ALBION Society, 1985; Origin of Washington Geographic Unless you’re a serious history buff, you may be Names, by Edmond S. Meany, Seattle: University of unfamiliar with this name. When British Captain Washington Press, 1923; and the very informative Francis Drake surveyed the Pacific seaboard in website www.columbiariverimages.com/Regions/ Wishram, southwest of Goldendale in Klickitat County, is well-known 1579, he dubbed the entire coast Nova Albion, Places. for its petroglyphs. The town was also once known as Fallbridge.
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It was well with his soul!? How could he say that? He lost his only son at four years of age. Later, he went through the Chicago Fire and suffered financial ruin from it. While delayed in dealing with that, his wife and children were in a collision at sea. He received a telegram from his wife saying, “Saved alone.” In an instant, Spafford’s life was changed. It only took twelve minutes to plunge the lives of 226 people to the depths of the sea. Spafford’s wifee clung to t all four of her young daughters before slipping lipp pppinng in ttoo th tthee sea hherself. She rememberedd when the last one, the baby, was torn from her arms by the waves. She, herself, was found unconscious S and floating on a plank and YEAR when she revived her first reaction was understandable, one of great despair. Then, it is reported, Anne Spafford heard a voice saying, “You were spared for a purpose.” These words reminded Mrs. Spafford that, “It’s easy to be grateful and good when you have so much, but take care that you are not a fairweather friend to God.”** Mr. Spafford must have been inundated with grief! Imagine the despair you would have at such news. When traveling to the aid of his wife, Spafford, as he passed near where his daughters perished, rushed to his cabin in grief and wrote the words to, It is Well with My Soul. He wrote how, because his sin
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was nailed to the cross, he would bear it no more. Releasing his grief by praising God gave Spafford amazing peace. Spafford rested in the promise of forgiveness. He believed it when he read, ““If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9 and “He removes our sins as far as the east is from the west and buries them in the deepest seas….” (Romans 8:28). Spafford also rested in the unfailing love of God. We are able to do this, too. Through belief and trust in Christ, we can master our circumstances, instead of being victims of them. Spafford knew that he would see his girls again! He believed the promises given in the Bible. He believed we will, as true Believers, be reunited with our believing loved ones. We will all see our Lord face to face some day. This knowledge can supply us with strength enough to overcome all trials and to fill us with unspeakable joy despite our trials. (1 Peter 1:8)** Trials and difficulties WILL COME! We will not escape it. (God’s own Son, Jesus had testings and trials and trouble! So, of course we will, too.) The Bible tells us in this world we will have trouble… BUT the bible also tells us JESUS HAS OVERCOME THE WORLD! We can overcome too, if we will only follow Him! The Bible tells us, in ourselves, we have no ability but through Christ we can do all things. Without Him, there is no hope. With Him there is not only hope but we can have what Spafford had, the peace that passes ALL understanding.
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The Peace That Passes All Understanding BY LORI ANDERSON
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espite our weather forecast still including rain, with just a hint of snow thrown in for good measure, spring really is just around the corner. Already daffodils and spring crocuses are beginning to send their first green shoots carefully above ground to test the air and decide if they want to burst out in their full spring glory. And speaking of full spring glory, one of the classic pairings for the spring garden is colorful iris and forsythia. Thankfully, our winter this year was fairly mild but now the teaser days of spring are upon us and we are all anxious to By Cheryl Spaulding get out in the garden. Remember, opening up the garden is a gradual process over a period of 10 to 20 days. Regrettably, “spring teaser days” may still also include a few freezing nights. If you remove all of your winter protection at once, you still risk having some winter damage. So ‘slow and steady’, as the tortoise said, ‘slow and steady’. Plants are better indicators of when spring has arrived (and is here to stay) than the weather forecast anyway. Use the forsythia bush in your garden as a guide. At the first sign of the buds swelling and yellow color appearing, spring is officially upon us. Forsythia is not a hard plant to grow. Just ask anyone who has one in their garden. This plant, originally found in China, was transplanted into European gardens and later undoubtedly brought to America by emigrants where is has become one of several popular garden mainstays. This deciduous shrub does not require a lot of garden expertise. In fact, its growth requirements are quite minimal. You don’t need perfect soil, although it is always best to plant forsythia in well-drained soil amended with some peat moss or well rotted manure. Once established it does not require a lot of water. Nonetheless, the first year the plant should receive regular watering to make sure it becomes well established. After that the forsythia is fairly maintenance free except for annual pruning. Forsythia can grow up to 10 feet high and wide. But casual pruning after the bloom time easily keeps the plant to whatever size you wish.
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While forsythia is well known as a garden basic, it is also well known for its use in cut flower arrangements. The flowers of forsythia bloom before its leaves appear so its stems make beautiful golden yellow lines that can frame or form backbones in the garden or in an arrangement. Another popular flower for the spring garden is the Iris, the garden goddess of the rainbow. Another ancient plant, it takes its name from the Greek word for a rainbow, referring to the wide variety of flower colors found among the many species. The Iris is also sometimes referred to as “flags”, depending on where you’re from. From the stately bearded to the diminutive, iris has long been known for their colorful beauty in the garden. Grown from a rhizome rather than a bulb, irises were first cultivated in Asia long before the birth of Christ. Bred from the Eurasian Yellow Flag that grows naturally along streams and ponds, iris has been used for centuries in professional and home gardens. Tall and impressive, iris adds an oriental-like elegance to the landscape, (tall bearded varieties are the most common for the home garden. The term bearded refers to the fleshy hairs that appear on the middle of the outer petals and are shaped like a tiny beard.) But no matter the variety, all iris share one characteristic: they all like dampness in the spring and dryness in the summer. Because of that, the best planting site in your garden for a plant that grows from a rhizome is one that provides well-drained, fertile soil, a sunny location and proper moisture levels. Common bearded or German iris rhizomes should be planted in about 1 inch of soil with the dirt packed firmly around the rhizome. As they grow, the rhizomes will work their way to the surface. Other iris varieties like the Siberian iris should be planted with their roots well spread out and covered with 2 inches of well packed soil. To maintain your bearded iris in good condition it is recommended you dig up and divide them every three to four years. Rhizomes set out the first year may send up flower stalks the next year but by the third year they are really at their best. Then again, by the fourth and fifth year they begin to compete for space and their ability to put up bloom stalks becomes reduced. On the other hand Japanese and Siberian iris often does not have to be divided for up to a dozen or more years. Sooner or later, however your iris bed (no matter the variety) is bound to become infected with insects, clumps of grass or other wind-blown wild flowers unless tended to. Garden hint: If you don’t have forsythia, watch your lilacs for the first sign of spring. When the first leaves on the lilacs are as big as “mouse ears” spring is officially here.
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All this care by the parent insects is supposed to be uncommon in the insect world, but the more I read about insects and spiders the more I see of this behavior in several different groups. I am wondering about how much more we will learn as researchers continue to study the behaviors of these small creatures with whom we share our planet.
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