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Gardening Tips for Those Who Think They Dont Have The Time But Would Love to Have a Beautiful Landscape
By Judy Koehly
Combine annuals, bulbs, perennials and shrubs; no one plant should have to do all of the work! Plant your beds with a backbone of perennials, shrubs and bulbs. These plants provide permanent color in your garden. Leave some open spaces which you can fill with annuals for all-summer color. Because perennials, shrubs and bulbs don't need to be planted each year spring planting takes less time. Weeding is another task that can be time consuming. Preventing weeds can greatly reduce your time commitment. When improving your soil, make sure to use weedfree compost, either bought or make certain your compost pile gets hot enough to kill weed seeds. Discard all vegetable seeds before adding veggie discards to the compost. Also pull weeds before they set seed to keep existing weeds from spawning more weeds. Plant your flowers close enough together that the mature leaves touch, keeping the sun from reaching the ground (so weeds cannot sprout). Using a two-inch thick layer of weed-seed free mulch around your plants will also prevent sun from reaching the soil. If sun doesn't shine on the soil, existing weed seeds won't germinate. An added Watering can be a minimal job if bonus of mulch is that it helps keep you water your landscapes less moisture from evaporating and often, but you must water more saves you from having to water as deeply and use available tools to make watering easier. Soaker often. Early in the season spend some hoses, drip and automatic irrigation (or automatic drip irrigation!) time weeding are great ways to often until the plants grow A large container holds water your landThese enough to cover more soil and more soil scapes. forms of irrigation the soil. You holds more water which utilized correctly won't mind weeding when tempera- means you can water less use water efficienttures are comfort- often which is a win, win ly and won't need the time commitable and plants are situation! ment watering by smaller. When it hand entails. is hot you really Many plants do better to have the don't want to be out there pulling weeds. Putting in the time up front roots watered rather than the leaves makes things easier the rest of the and there is less loss of water to evaporation when you use soaker summer. hoses and drip irrigation. Timers Fertilizing is one of the best ways are inexpensive and readily availto give your plants a boost. able and save time as well as water. However, if you are using compost Bigger is better when it comes to each year, you may not need any supplemental fertilizer. If you do plant containers because they need want to fertilize, use a controlled- to be watered less often. A large release fertilizer that is applied container holds more soil and once or twice a summer. This is more soil holds more water which much less time consuming than means you can water less often applying a water-soluble fertilizer which is a win, win situation! Just as good garden soil is the every 10 days to two weeks. Install soaker hoses, drip irriga- foundation for good plants, good tion and automatic irrigation! potting soil in your pots is the key Facebook: Sister Publications, Inc. to great container gardens. Use good quality potting soil with liberal amendments of compost plus soil conditioner (finely ground pine bark). And do not forget to talk nicely to your plants, they do appreciate that extra attention. Use containers in your landscape to add height and color or to fill in a spot where a plant has died. You can also utilize houseplants outside. Tropical plants can come out into your garden or patio once the threat of frost is past. Here in Southeastern North Carolina many houseplants can thrive outdoors all year. I have had success adding spider plants, prayer plant, asparagus fern, annual dianthus, shrimp plant, angel trumpet and oxalis as perennials to my garden. Keep experimenting and trying new plants to see what works best (with less work) to your own garden paradise! Send your gardening questions or comments to: Brunswick County Master Gardener Column, P.O. Box 109, Bolivia, NC 28422, or call (910) 2532610. Enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope if requesting information or a reply. Answers may be printed in this column
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The Grape & Ale Introduces Technology with the Addition of the WineStation
The WineStation is quickly changing the way consumers experience wine and how retailers are appealing to their ever demanding needs for convenience. With one location in Oak Island, NC, The Grape & Ale is introducing the WineStation to its customers and opening the doors to innovative sampling while implementing a sound business solution and profit center. The WineStation is the world's first automated temperature-controlled, wine dispensing and preservation system, providing a serving solution and unique try before you buy opportunity for both the discerning to novice wine consumers. For the first time, guests are able to experience, using the WineStation, a broad range of featured wines in taste, half or full glass options invoking a memorable exploration and experience. The Thermo-Electric cooling system and 60 day preservation capabilities of the WineStation assure that each wine is pristine in taste with every pour. The Grape & Ale will feature four (4) red wines for customers to engage in on a daily basis, changing the face of what consumers have the ability to taste and influencing the way they make their purchases. Plans are to add an additional station this summer to incorporate top shelf white wines to the mix. Demonstrations will be held every Friday from 5-7 p.m. for first time users. Returning customers are welcome to come taste anytime during store hours. The first four selections to sample in the wine station are: s 2004 Castello Dei Rampolla Sammarco - 93 pts. WS, WE, & WA - $139 s 2007 Nvmanthia - 93 + pts. WA $79.99 s 2008 Paul Hobbs Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon - 92 pts. WS $89.99 s 2010 Shea Wine Cellars Shea Estate vineyard Pinot Noir - 94 pts. WS - $49.79 "The partnership with The Grape & Ale was a perfect pairing of companies dedicated to creating extraordinary consumer experiences. The WineStation will allow them to stand out from the competition while introducing smart business solutions," said Nick Moezidis, Vice President of Sales and Marketing and co-founder of Napa Technology. About Napa Technology Napa Technology is the designer and manufacturer of WineStation, an innovative Intelligent Dispensing Solution. WineStation is a breakthrough product designed to drive revenues and maximize the profitability of each bottle. WineStation has been adopted by the hospitality, entertainment, arena's and food service industries as a new way to serve, preserve, increase sales and capitalize on available customer preference data. About The Grape & Ale The Grape & Ale opened July 2008 and is located at 8521 E. Oak Island Drive, Oak Island, NC. They feature a wide variety of wines from around the globe. From the casual wine enthusiast to the wine aficionado, you'll be sure to find a large selection to tickle your pallet with over 50 wines at under $10. The Grape & Ale boasts a broad selecton of craft brewed beers that are allocated and sometimes hard to find. Their business hours are MondayThursday 11 am to 6 pm, Friday and Saturday 11 am - 9 pm, & Sunday: 12 noon to 6 p.m. For more information about The Grape & Ale, please contact Candace Hobbs, Owner at 910-9334384 or visit their website at www.thegrapeandale.com.
About WineStation WineStation is the first intelligence-based, automated, temperature-controlled wine dispensing and preservation system. The product delivers a "just opened" taste experience for up to 60 days once the bottle has been corked. Enhancing this technology, WineStation reports the trends of popular bottles, sales reporting for both individual servers as well as individual customer preference. The result: good quality wine for the customer and higher profits for the business owner. Napa Technology, WineStation, Clean-Pour, AccuServe, Intelligent Dispensing System are registered trademarks of Napa Technology LLC.
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www.haagandsonsseafood.com
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Leland Middle School recently participated in a community service project making fleece pillows for nursing home patients for Christmas. The seven students are: Morgan Murdock, Kaylee Herring, MacKinzie Sullivan, Allyson Johnson, Brittney Ward, Uniya Williams and Christana Evans.
Uniya Williams and Christana Evans
pleased to receive the pillows and the girls who helped deliver even got to meet one of the residents.
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Not new, but new to many perhaps is the special Tuesday night music
includes helpful hints, timelines, information on traditions, and a list of vendors ready to work with brides in our area. Tickets are $5 and brides get in for free. Contact the Chamber 910-457-6964, for tickets and information.
910-454-4440
South Harbour Village Marina, overlooking the Intercoastal Waterway
www.josephsitalianbistro.com
and $4.00 glass of wine and select $5.00 appetizer specials at The Flying Fish Cafe, on Oak Island. The combo plays jazzy/blues/ standards with a vocalist who takes requests. Here's a friendly place to go with friends to enjoy a night out with great food and cool tunes. The Flying Fish is closed for the month of January, but reopens in February, time for Valentine's Day and Mardi Gras. Southport's Mr. P's has lots new going on in the form of its extra special wine dinners. A month of January promotion asks customers whether they are "Low Country Low Down" listenersthat means are they signed up for Mr. P's emails of specials. Already a member? You can have 10% off food until the end of Januaryif you are not, but sign up for the email newsletter as a new member you will get 10% of food as well for January. February will bring a new promotion. So, be in the know sign up! A special Valentine's Day menu is also in the works so make your reservation early to treat your sweetie! Bella Cucina, located near the Hampton Inn on the Southport/ Supply Road, is offering something new in the form of Panini's with a creative flair. New every night are Bella's specials found on the chalk board on the wall as you enter. The choices are always original and mouthwatering. Ask about a frequent diners' card and
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Pictured Left to Right: Rocco Quaranto, Founder; Megan Canny, Chamber Events Coordinator; Wells Struble, Founder; Christi, employee; Jason Nista, Founder; Megan Miller, Franchise owners; Barry Miller, Franchise owners; Erica Miller, Franchise owners; Tracy Miller, Franchise owners; Jason Miller, Franchise owners; Carly, employee; Carol Magnani, Chamber Ambassador; Dallas, employee; Honey Martin, Chamber Ambassador; Nikki, employee; Katelyn, employee; Drew, employee.
Stay tuned for exciting news regarding the People's Choice Awards in the March April issue of Your Brunswick Marketplace News and on our Facebook page Sister Publications, Inc.
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T-System Chief Executive Officer Sunny Sanyal (right) presents a recognition plaque to Dosher Emergency Services Director Joann Turzer-Commesso, naming Dosher Memorial Hospital as the recipient of T-System's 2012 Client Excellence Award. Also pictured are (from left) Dosher's Chief Operating Officer Lynda Stanley, Chief Nursing Officer Connie Shea, emergency department nurses Stephanie Green, RN, and Mendy Williams, RN, Dosher Hospital President and Chief Executive Officer Tom Siemers, and the hospital's Director of Information Technology David Gaffney
Bolivia Elementary School SouthportOak Island Kiwanis Club Terrific Kids December 2012
Cooper Creel First - Kerri Osborne, Tanner Adams, Kira Beardsley, Aidan Connolly, Justin Carroll Second - Lamarean Mason, Isabella Ogden, McKenzie Edwards, Lauren Schulte-Hock Third - Javier Carbajal Mendez, Braxton Allen, Sean Condron Fourth - Nick Osborne, Diego Perez, Jada Collins Daniels, Miguel Morales Fifth - Conley Neal, Trent West, Kamryn Auger, Wyatt Whisnant
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Your Brunswick
Accountants
Carroll Miller, CPA . . . . . . . . . . 363-4165 Unit C, 4022 Old Bridge Rd. . . .Oak Island
Marketplace News
Gifts
Business Directory
Printing Restaurants & Catering
Furniture
The McNeill Company . . . . . .910-933-4525 6102 E. Oak Island Dr. . . . . . .Oak Island
BBQ House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201-1001 5002 E. Oak Island Dr. . . . . . . . .Oak Island Bella Cucina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .454-4540 5177 Southport-Supply Rd. SE . . .Southport Famous Subs & Pizza . . . . . . .910-457-5143 Hwy 211 & 87 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Southport The Flying Fish Cafe . . . .Oak Island Pier 705 Ocan Drive . . . . . . . . . . . .Oak Island Josephs Italian Bistro & Chop House 454-4440 . . . .South Harbor Village Marina Mr. Ps Bistro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .457-0801 309 N. Howe St. . . . . . . . . . . . .Southport Pepperoni Grill . . . . . . . . . . .910-845-5151 3156-1 Hwy 87 . . . . . . .Boiling Spring Lakes Ports of Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .457-4544 116 N. Howe St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Southport
Golf Courses
The Lakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .910-845-2625 591 South Shore Drive . . . .Boiling Spring Lakes
Graphic Design
Alligator Designs . . . . . . . . . .910-352-6105 alligatordessignss@yahoo.com
Attorneys
Garland E. Lowe, PA . . . . . . . . . 454.9007 Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts, etc.
Hair Salons
PURE Hair Salon . . . . . . . . .910-363-4522 1419 N. Howe St. . . . . . . . . . .Southport
Automotive Service
Capital Automotive Service . . . . .454-4257 4741 Long Beach Rd. . . . . . . . . .Southport
Jewelers
Cape Fear Jewelers . . . . . . . . . . .457-5299 102 E. Moore St. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Southport
Seafood
Haag & Sons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .278-1234 7901 E Oak Island Dr. . . . . . . . .Oak Island
Movers
Premium Moving Co. . . . . . .910-253-6714 2992 Southport-Supply Rd. . . . . . .Bolivia
Stained Glass
Anastasios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .910-363-4678 4592 Long Beach Rd. . . . . . .Southport
Cars
Southport Motorcars . . . . . . . . . . .457-7100 1408 N. Howe St. . . . . . . . . . . . .Southport
Storage
Sentry Self Storage . . . . . . . . . . . 457-7181 4711 Southport-Supply Rd. . . . . .Southport
Catering
Coastal Catering & Events . .910-619-9716 The Lakes Country Club . . . . . . . . . . .BSL
Pest Control
Mannings Pest Control 457-5289 Southport . . . .754-9766 Shallotte
Thrift Stores
Dosher Flea Market . . . . . . . . . .457-5620 129 East Moore Street . . . . . . . .Southport CIS Thrift Shops 1635 N. Howe St, SP . . . . . . . . . .457-7008 3000 George II Hwy., BSL . . . . . .845-3555 1780-8 Chandlers Way, Sunset B .579-2300
Computer Care
Total Compter Solutions . . .910-755-0084 Shallotte Station . . . . . . . . .Shallotte
Pet Grooming
Donna's Tails A' Waggin . . . .910-845-1164
Internatl Award Winning Groomer Boiling Spring Lakes
Dentist
Larry Hemby, DDS . . . . . . . .457-5026 621-A Fodale Ave. . . . . . . .Southport
Photographer
Pescado Y Amor . . . . . . . . . .910-632-3908 www.pescadoyamor.com
Veternarians
Southport Animal Hospital . . . . .457-5051 4955 Southport-Supply Rd. . . . .Southport
E-Cigarette
Absolute Vapor . . . . . . . . . . .910-457-9846 5081 Sthprt-Supply Rd. . . .behind Verizon
Picture Framing
Picture Perfect Framing ....910-448-0976 www.pictureperfectframingnc.com
Wine
Grape & Ale . . . . . . . . . . . . .910-933-4384 8521E. Oak Island Dr. . . . . . . . .Oak Island
Porch Conversion
Porch Conversion . . . . . . . . .910-777-3633 6821 Market Street . . . . . . . .Wilmington
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