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Serving Falcon Point, Falcon Landing,<br />

Falcon Point Estates, & Lake Pointe Estates<br />

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME: MARCH 14TH | KATY ISD NEWS<br />

KISD SPRING BREAK: 3/15-3/19 | GOLF TOURNAMENTS<br />

<strong>March</strong> <strong>2021</strong><br />

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KISD Administration 281-396-6000<br />

KISD Transportation. 281-396-7560<br />

Fielder Elementary<br />

Rylander Elementary 281-237-8300<br />

Cinco Ranch Jr. High 281-237-7300<br />

Woodcreek Jr. High 281-234-0800<br />

Cinco Ranch High School 281-237-7000<br />

Katy High School 281-237-6700<br />

UTILITIES/POST OFFICE<br />

Gas 713-659-2111<br />

Reliant Energy 713-207-7777<br />

Power Outage 713-207-2222<br />

Comcast Cable 713-341-1000<br />

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COMMUNITY<br />

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William B. Travis Building 281-342-3411<br />

Jane Long Annex 281-342-3411<br />

Harris County Court House 281-859-0685<br />

Katy Chamber of Commerce 281-828-1100<br />

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MEDICAL<br />

Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital 281-644-7000<br />

Kingsland Diagnostic Center 713-932-3000<br />

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BEST OUTDOOR EXERCISE ACTIVITIES<br />

Sports are generally designed to be leisure activities, but you can turn your<br />

favorite outdoor sports and recreational activities into exercise. As a result,<br />

you can use the sports and activities to improve your fitness level. <strong>The</strong> five best<br />

sports and recreational activities for exercise improve your overall fitness level<br />

by building strength and endurance while burning calories and excess body fat.<br />

Backpacking: <strong>The</strong> simplicity of strapping on a pack and hitting the trail makes<br />

backpacking one of the five best outdoor sports and recreational activities<br />

for exercise. Regardless of the intensity and duration of the backpacking<br />

trip, you burn a significant amount of calories while experiencing the great<br />

outdoors. Backpacking for one hour can burn about 600 to 700 calories per<br />

hour while building lower body strength and stamina.<br />

Running: Running is a classic outdoor sport and recreational activity and<br />

one of the best for building endurance, stamina and muscular fitness<br />

while burning calories. Running at 8 mph can burn more than 1,000<br />

calories per hour and you can increase that amount with rugged outdoor<br />

terrain, such as hills or trails.<br />

Cycling: Learning how to ride a bike is a rite of passage for kids, but<br />

cycling can provide a lifetime of exercise and fitness. You can take the<br />

bike on paved roads or trails along with off-road trails to experience<br />

remote locations in the mountains or forests. Along with burning about<br />

400 calories per hour, cycling builds lower body strength while improving<br />

balance, coordination and cardiovascular fitness.<br />

Swimming: Swimming is known for providing a low-impact total body<br />

workout, but it’s also one of the top outdoor sports. You can vary your<br />

swimming activity from freestyle swimming to aqua aerobics in the outdoor<br />

pool or local lake. Swimming is a common alternative to running, cycling or<br />

hiking when the weather turns hot. One hour of swimming burns about<br />

600 to 700 calories and improves endurance, strength and coordination.<br />

Courtesy of www.livestrong.com/article/502158-the-five-best-outdoorsports-and-recreational-activities-for-exercise/<br />

THE EMPOWERMENT CENTER<br />

<strong>The</strong> EmPowerment Center is located at 20910 Park Row Blvd., Katy, Texas<br />

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or receive.<br />

TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS<br />

If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the<br />

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your name, birthdate (mo. & yr.), phone number, year you will graduate<br />

and the name of your newsletter/subdivision. Check the list of jobs you<br />

want on your form. Please make sure your email is correct, we send<br />

emails in the summer to make sure all the info is still good and that you<br />

want to stay on the list. If we do not hear back from you after 3 tries, we<br />

will remove you from the list until we do. Must have parent(s) permission.<br />

DISCLAIMER<br />

Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible for those listed<br />

on the Teenage Job Seeker List. Please ask for and check out references<br />

if you do not personally know those listed. This is just a list of teenagers<br />

from the subdivision who wish to find part time jobs. Responsibility for<br />

any work done by these teenagers is between those seeking helpers and<br />

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DATES TO REMEMBER<br />

<strong>March</strong> 15th-19th: Spring Break - Students and Staff<br />

<strong>March</strong> 22nd: 4th Elementary Grading Cycle Begins<br />

COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOL UPDATES<br />

CONTINUED CAMPUS PHASE 1 SAFETY PROTOCOLS<br />

Katy ISD Campus Phase 1 Safety Protocols remain in effect to ensure the continued<br />

mitigation and deterrence of the potential spread of COVID-19. <strong>The</strong> District anticipates<br />

releasing Phase 2 protocols when state, local and the Texas Education Agency (TEA)<br />

provide updated guidance allowing for de-escalation of virus mitigation protocols. Katy<br />

ISD will provide updates as additional information becomes available. Please check the<br />

Katy ISD “Smart Restart” webpage to review current Campus Phase 1 Safety Protocols.<br />

KATY ISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES CALL<br />

FOR A MAY <strong>2021</strong> SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION<br />

<strong>The</strong> Katy ISD Board of Trustees approved to hold a general election in<br />

May <strong>2021</strong> for a three-year term in Positions 6 and 7.<br />

• Early Voting by Personal Appearance: Mon, April 19 to Tues, April 27, <strong>2021</strong><br />

• Election Day: Saturday, May 1, <strong>2021</strong><br />

Currently, Position 6 is being held by Susan Gesoff and Position 7 is held<br />

by Dawn Champagne. State law requires a candidate for trustee of an<br />

independent school district to be a qualified voter by the time mentioned<br />

in Election Code Section 141.001. Katy ISD trustees are the governing body<br />

of the school district and are the main advising group that oversees and<br />

shapes policies. Individuals serving as Board members are not employees<br />

of Katy ISD, yet they dedicate countless hours to lead an A+ school district.<br />

KATY VIRTUAL SCHOOL REGISTRATION OPEN<br />

For students, virtual classes are an excellent way to acquire graduation credits<br />

and/or expand their learning opportunities. Last year, over 4,000 students<br />

utilized the Katy Virtual School (KVS) program offered by the Katy Independent<br />

School District. KVS launched in 2013 with a primary goal of expanding the<br />

learning opportunities for students by offering choice and flexibility for rigorous<br />

online courses developed and taught by Katy ISD teachers. KVS has begun<br />

online registration for Summer <strong>2021</strong>, Fall <strong>2021</strong> and Spring 2022 semesters.<br />

“KVS provides online learning that offers a flexible, online experience, which<br />

helps students achieve their educational goals,” said Susan Richards, Katy ISD<br />

Instructional Technology e-Learning Manager. “<strong>The</strong> virtual model of e-learning<br />

is in high demand and delivers quality instruction to Katy ISD students, outside<br />

of normal school hours, to support student graduation plans. KVS is different<br />

from the current Katy Virtual Academy (KVA), which is the online learning<br />

model implemented due to the COVID-19 pandemic,” added Richards.<br />

KVS will offer a wide range of courses from Creative Writing, AP Art<br />

History, English III, World Geography, Economics, Psychology and more.<br />

<strong>The</strong>re are over 30 Advanced Placement (AP), Katy Advanced Program<br />

(KAP) and academic level courses available to students with additional<br />

opportunities being added each year. <strong>The</strong> cost per course is $200 per<br />

semester. KVS is an approved College Board online provider for Advanced<br />

Placement (AP) courses and by the NCAA for student initial eligibility.<br />

For more information, students can talk with their campus counselor for<br />

additional information, email KVS at katyvirtualschool@katyisd.org or<br />

visit the Katy ISD Virtual School website.<br />

Please note: Katy Virtual School and Katy Virtual Academy are two<br />

separate programs. Katy Virtual School is a supplemental program to<br />

help entering or present high school students take courses in advance.<br />

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KATY ISD SEVEN LAKES HS CHEER WINS STATE<br />

It’s been a great school year of state championship wins for Katy Independent School District, this time the trophy goes to the Seven Lakes High School<br />

(SLHS) Cheerleaders, who won the <strong>2021</strong> Conference 6A-D1 UIL State Spirit Championship, which took place in Fort Worth, Texas. Out of 43 6A-D1<br />

schools, the Spartans took home the gold and the coveted title of being named “CHAMPIONS.” “This is the second time the Spartan Cheer Team has<br />

medaled at state,” said SLHS Cheer Coach Amy Weaston. “In 2019, the Spartans took home third place. We are so proud to bring home another state<br />

title to our supporting Spartan Nation,” added Weaston.<br />

OTHER KATY ISD TEAMS WHO EARNED TOP 10 SPOTS AT UIL SPIRIT STATE CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS INCLUDE:<br />

Mayde Creek HS Cheer Team - fifth place at the 6A-D1 competition<br />

Jordan HS Cheer Team - fifth place in the 5A-D2 competition<br />

Cinco Ranch High School Cheer Team - seventh place at the 6A-D1 competition<br />

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HARRIS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBARIES<br />

COVID POLICY:<br />

ALL HARRIS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY LOCATIONS WILL<br />

REMAIN CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC AT THIS TIME<br />

HCPL No-contact Curbside Holds Pick-Up is now available at ALL HCPL<br />

branches.<br />

Harris County Public Library will continue to offer a wide array of online<br />

services:<br />

• Use HCPL Wi-Fi service while maintaining social distancing with HCPL’s<br />

Drive-up Wi-Fi<br />

• Download ebooks and audiobooks, stream movies, research and learn<br />

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• Attend an HCPL program or story time online through Facebook or<br />

YouTube<br />

• Check your account to renew loans or request books<br />

• eBooks, comics or graphic novels through OverDrive<br />

• Stream classic films, indie cinema and award-winning documentaries<br />

on Kanopy<br />

• Listen to audiobooks through RBDigital or OverDrive<br />

• Read along and play with picture books on TumbleBooks<br />

• Ask us a question via chat on Ask a Librarian<br />

• Get book recommendations via Book Hunters<br />

If you do not have an HCPL library card, you can get instant access to all<br />

HCPL’s digital materials including ebooks, streaming movies and research<br />

tools with an iKnow Digital Access Card.<br />

How does Curbside Holds Pick-Up work?<br />

Here’s how it works: When you receive notification that your holds are<br />

ready for pick-up, call your HCPL pick-up location. Please have your<br />

library card number and PIN handy. You will be given a pick-up time and<br />

instructions for curbside pick-up (<strong>The</strong>se may vary slightly from branch to<br />

branch). When you arrive at the library, follow the instructions you were<br />

provided over the phone. You may be asked to show your library card or<br />

other form of ID for verification.<br />

Note: Library staff will not be able to take your returns during curbside<br />

pick-up, please put them in the book drop. For your safety and that of<br />

HCPL staff, curbside pick-up may be temporarily suspended during bad<br />

weather.<br />

MAUD MARKS LIBRARY<br />

1815 Westgreen Blvd., Katy, TX 77450, 281-492-8592<br />

LIBRARY HOURS - Mon. 1 PM - 9 PM, Tues. 10 AM - 9 PM, Wed. 10 AM<br />

- 6 PM, Thurs. 10 AM - 6 PM, Fri. 1 PM - 6 PM, Sat. 10 AM - 5 PM, Sun.<br />

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com/maudmarkslibrary. Subscribe to our newsletter at www.hcpl.net/<br />

content/it-has-arrived.<br />

KATHERINE TYRA (BEAR CREEK) PUBLIC LIBRARY<br />

16719 Clay Road, Houston, TX 77084, 281-550-0885<br />

Our hours are: Monday - 1 PM - 8 PM, Tuesday/Thursday - 10 AM - 6 PM,<br />

Wednesday -10 AM - 8 PM, Friday - 1 PM - 6 PM, Saturday - 10 AM - 5 PM.<br />

All programs are free and open to the public. For information, call 281-<br />

550-0885 or log on to www.hcpl.net.<br />

KATY BRANCH LIBRARY<br />

5414 Franz Road, Katy, TX 77493, 281-391-3509<br />

Hours of Operation: Monday & Tuesday 10 AM - 7 PM, Wednesday 1 PM - 8<br />

PM, Thursday 10 AM - 6 PM, Friday 1 PM - 6 PM, Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM,<br />

Sunday CLOSED. Join online at www.hcpl.net or come by in person and<br />

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GARAGE SALES<br />

LAKEMONT COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE<br />

Saturday and Sunday, <strong>March</strong> 20-21, <strong>2021</strong>, 8 AM-2 PM • <strong>The</strong> Lakemont<br />

community is off Mason Road, south of the Westpark Tollway.<br />

GOLF TOURNAMENTS<br />

EPIPHANY OF THE LORD CATHOLIC CHURCH’S<br />

SECOND ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT -<br />

MONDAY, APRIL 19, <strong>2021</strong><br />

Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Church’s second annual golf tournament<br />

fundraiser sponsored by the ACTS Ministry will be held on Monday, April<br />

19 th at Willow Fork Country Club in Katy. Shotgun start at 10 AM. Prizes<br />

with breakfast and lunch served. Registration online at epiphanycatholic.<br />

org/epiphany-golf-tournament, 832-544-9655.<br />

THE 22ND ANNUAL KCM “SWING FROM THE<br />

HEART” CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT<br />

On April 19 th , KCM Staff and Supporters will take to the Green and<br />

“Swing for the Heart” as they compete in the 22 nd Annual KCM Charity<br />

Golf Tournament. This year’s tournament will take place at Weston Lakes<br />

Country Club and is shaping up to be a blast! Besides just the tournament<br />

itself, a silent auction and raffle will be part of the festivities this year! <strong>The</strong><br />

silent auction will be conducted online and more information regarding<br />

it will soon be available on ktcm.org/golf! Keep an eye out!<br />

Registration is now live for the tournament and can be done at website<br />

listed below! But playing and participating in the silent auction/raffle,<br />

isn’t the only way to get involved with the Tournament! Sponsorship<br />

opportunities are now available! Show support for your community by<br />

sponsoring the 22 nd Annual KCM Charity Golf Tournament today! https://<br />

ktcm.org/golf/ to get started now!<br />

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Back L-R: Allyson Struble, Abby Scott, Savanna Zavidny, Camryn Noble, Alexandra Cotton, Hannah Ivey, Sydney Shushan, Brooke Berry, Sadie Stalker, Shannon<br />

King, Abigail Moon, Ava Adams, Elise Stovall and Megan Knicely. Center L-R: Emily Hutson, Emma Drury, Emma Samaie, Morgan Stahl, Isabella Carr, Cassidy<br />

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NATIONAL CHARITY LEAGUE, INC., STAR CHAPTER RECOGNIZES<br />

SENIOR CLASS OF <strong>2021</strong> FOR ACHIEVEMENTS<br />

On February 14 th , National Charity League, Inc., Star Chapter (NCL, Inc.) honored the Senior Class of <strong>2021</strong> at the Chapter’s annual Senior Recognition<br />

Ceremony. <strong>The</strong> evening included recognition of each of these 25 graduating seniors for their accomplishments and contributions to the community<br />

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Over the last six years, these young ladies, alongside their mothers, have contributed over 12,211 volunteer hours at 32 local charities. <strong>The</strong> Class of<br />

<strong>2021</strong> volunteered at the Westview School, Neighborhood Kidz Club, Citizens for Animal Protection (CAP), Interfaith Ministries (Meals on Wheels), <strong>The</strong><br />

Ballard House, Katy Christian Ministries, Fort Bend Women’s Center, <strong>The</strong> Krause Center, <strong>The</strong> Monty Ballard YMCA, Brookwood, Willow River Farms and<br />

Texas Children’s, to name a few.<br />

In addition to serving their community through volunteering, these young ladies were also honing leadership skills and developing cultural awareness<br />

by planning and attending educational meetings, chapter-wide events, socials, class retreats and cultural events including ballet, symphony and<br />

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<strong>The</strong> Star Chapter wishes these accomplished young women great success in their future endeavors. <strong>The</strong> seniors honored are: Ava Adams, Brooke Berry,<br />

Isabella Carr, Alexandra Cotton, Julia Diehl, Emma Drury, Claire Dumas, Elizabeth Fowler, Adriana Gimenez, Emily Hutson, Hannah Ivey, Shannon King,<br />

Megan Knicely, Kaylie Martin, Cassidy Mazy, Abigail Moon, Camryn Noble, Emma Samaie, Abby Scott, Sydney Shushan, Morgan Stahl, Sadie Stalker,<br />

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MARCH 21ST IS COMMON COURTESY DAY<br />

Queue jumpers, finger clicking… people that board the train carriage<br />

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In the Merriam-Webster dictionary, courtesy is described as a: behavior<br />

marked by polished manners or respect for others: courteous behavior b:<br />

a courteous and respectful act or expression. Common courtesy can be as<br />

simple as saying “please” and “thank you” when asking for and receiving a<br />

service, gift or assistance. Kindness and courtesy do go a long way and are<br />

noticed by others even if you do not realize it. Letting someone in front<br />

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hand with his groceries. Give up your seat on the bus to someone who<br />

might need it. Introduce yourself to the new employee or kid at school<br />

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few examples of small things that make a difference to someone else. <strong>The</strong>y<br />

are momentary deeds of being courteous. <strong>The</strong> aim of Common Courtesy<br />

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defined as: politeness, respect and consideration for others.<br />

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• Greet people with “good morning” and “good afternoon.”<br />

• Give up your seat for someone who may need it more.<br />

• When you drink the last of the milk in the fridge, replace it.<br />

• Hold the door.<br />

• Place the cardboard tube from the toilet paper holder in the bin and<br />

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• Refill the printer with paper when it runs out.<br />

• Pay someone a compliment.<br />

• When you ‘borrow’ a pen, actually give it back.<br />

• Contact someone you’ve not spoken to in a while.<br />

• Complain less.<br />

• Instead of getting mad, appreciate that the person that just barked at<br />

you is probably just having a bad day.<br />

• Feed the homeless.<br />

• Do a spot of cleaning at home or at work.<br />

• Leave someone a ‘thank you’ note.<br />

• Respect the environment - don’t litter and maybe consider walking to<br />

work instead of driving.<br />

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courtesy into our daily lives.<br />

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Easy Banana Cream Pie<br />

You could make this on National Banana Cream Pie Day <strong>March</strong> 2nd!<br />

INGREDIENTS:<br />

3 cups heavy cream<br />

1/2 cup crushed ice<br />

1 (3.5 ounce) package instant banana pudding mix<br />

1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix<br />

3 bananas, sliced<br />

1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked<br />

1 cup heavy cream<br />

DIRECTIONS:<br />

Using an electric mixer, whip 3 cups heavy cream on low speed until<br />

it starts to thicken. Add crushed ice and continue to whip another 4<br />

minutes. Increase speed and add vanilla and banana pudding mixes,<br />

whipping until pudding mixes are blended fully with the cream and the<br />

mixture thickens. Increase speed to high and beat until mixture is stiff.<br />

Line the bottom and half way up the sides of pie crust with banana<br />

slices. Cover bananas with half of the banana cream mixture and top<br />

completely with banana slices. Top with the remaining banana cream<br />

mixture. In a small bowl, whip 1 cup cream until stiff peaks form. Using a<br />

pastry bag, pipe cream onto top of pie, covering completely. Refrigerate<br />

1 hour before serving.<br />

Source: allrecipes.com<br />

Blueberry Popovers<br />

You could make this on National Blueberry Popover Day <strong>March</strong> 10th!<br />

INGREDIENTS:<br />

3 tablespoons butter, cut into 6 equal-sized pieces<br />

1 cup whole milk<br />

3 eggs, beaten<br />

1/4 cup white sugar<br />

1 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />

1 cup all-purpose flour<br />

1/2 cup fresh blueberries<br />

1 tablespoon white sugar<br />

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon<br />

1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar, or to taste<br />

1 lemon, halved<br />

DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Put a piece of butter<br />

into each of 6 large muffin cups. Put muffin tin in preheated oven until butter melts,<br />

about 5 minutes. Set aside.<br />

Beat milk, eggs, 1/4 cup sugar and vanilla together in a large bowl. Whisk flour into<br />

the milk mixture until you have a batter. Divide batter between muffin cups. Drop<br />

even amounts of blueberries into each batter portion. Stir 1 tablespoon sugar and<br />

cinnamon together in a small bowl, sprinkle evenly over the batter portions.<br />

Bake in preheated oven for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees<br />

C) and continue baking until popovers are no longer moist in the center, about 25<br />

minutes. Dust tops of popovers with confectioners’ sugar. Squeeze lemon juice over<br />

popovers. Serve warm.<br />

Source: allrecipes.com<br />

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<strong>March</strong> Gardening Tips<br />

VEGETABLES: Plant vegetables such as tomatoes, sweet corn and<br />

snap beans and pepper, as well as cucumbers, lima or butter beans,<br />

cantaloupe, okra (if the soil has warmed sufficiently - 70 degrees F. or<br />

higher), southern peas, pumpkin, squash, peanuts and watermelon.<br />

LAWN: Re-sod or replant as needed with turfgrasses adapted to this<br />

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TREES AND SHRUBS: Plant container-grown trees and shrubs as soon as<br />

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dependable groundcover such as English ivy, Asian jasmine, vinca or one of<br />

the prostrate junipers. • Prune spring flowering and evergreen shrubs during<br />

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bloomed. • Fertilize with a pre-plant application of a slow-release fertilizer<br />

analysis such as 19 - 5 - 9 at the rate of 3 pounds per 100 square feet of garden<br />

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NATIONAL PLANT A FLOWER DAY - MARCH 12TH<br />

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Are you in a warmer climate? <strong>The</strong>n it’s time to get out the trowel and<br />

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Others love both! • Did you know gardeners who prefer perennial gardens<br />

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share the extra bulbs and seeds with those who are new to gardening,<br />

so if you know someone with a green thumb, get to know them better.<br />

You might get some free plants, advice and a budding friendship! • Local<br />

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ask them questions and shop there frequently. • Let’s all work together<br />

by planting a flower and helping make the world a more beautiful place.<br />

Source: https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-plant-a-flower-daymarch-12/<br />

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