Tip: Water new trees, shrubs for seven days after planting

Published 11:55 am Monday, April 21, 2008

Warrior, Corner and Hayden News by Evangeline Sloan

The North Jefferson News




Garden tip: When trees or shrubs are planted, remember to make a trench around the plant to catch water when it rains. However, you should always water a newly planted tree or shrub for at least seven days. This is a great tip to remember.

• The Corner Theatre presents “Romeo and Juliet” by William Shakespeare and directed by Cathie Strickland. Mr. Mike Putman is the producer and director. Call 379-3200 ext. 242 to inquire about tickets.

• Happy birthday to Marjorie Hallman on April 26 and Brandon Smith and Awedrene Reid on April 28. Hope all of you have a great day and many more great years.

• Stewart’s Chapel Church will host a singing on April 20 with the Spurgeons. Come enjoy the singing and the great fellowship. For more information, call Betty Dukes at 647-0768.

• Place this date on your calendar: Mt. Zion Baptist in Corner will have their homecoming and decoration day on May 1. Always remember your loved ones.

• New Bethel Baptist Church will celebrate decoration on April 27. Rev. Gary Creel is the pastor. They will have special singers too.

• We need to pray for the upcoming election and for our troops that are in harms’ way.

Evangeline Sloan is The North Jefferson News correspondent for the Warrior, Corner and Hayden communities. She can be reached at 647-9655.

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