Today's Features

By Judy Koehly
Master Gardener
Plants don’t need as much care in winter as they do in summer, but it is important not to neglect watering your plants during the winter.
Some ice or wind damage is unavoidable, but a lot of cold weather damage to plants’ cells is caused by dehydration. In our region, normal winter precipitation is enough for plants because their cold-weather watering needs are considerably less. However, making sure your plants have adequate hydration is the best way to protect them in harsh weather.

Catholics worldwide are celebrating. Yes, Catholics...not just Roman Catholics, but those who are members of the Eastern Rite churches and those whose creed proclaims belief in one holy catholic church.
How can I say that? How can I put those words into print? For me, it is simple. The pope bears more than one title. The pope is not simply the bishop of Rome or the head of the Roman Catholic Church. The pope’s most precious and most significant title is, “Servant of the servants of God.” That role connects him to all religions everywhere.

The GFWC of Holden Beach will host its fifth annual Blooming for a Cause Charity Gala from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at the Sea Trail Convention Center.
A silent auction, fashion show and luncheon will benefit Hope Harbor Home, a shelter for victims of domestic violence and abuse, and Providence Home, the only emergency youth shelter in Brunswick County.

Those with a sharp eye for public gardens will have a chance to win one of three photographic prizes at Franklin Square Gallery on April 5 during the monthly Gallery Walk in downtown Southport.
Visitors will be asked to make a donation and then guess where the photo was taken in Southport.
One of the prizes is a book of photos from Orton Plantation; another is a collage of eight photos of azaleas taken at a public location in Southport; and the third is a collage of photos taken at Orton Plantation.