Wayne County Press Established 1960 • Jesup Sentinel Established 1865 • Combined February 1977 © 2020 Press-Sentinel Newspapers, Inc. All Your Outdoor Essentials, Under One Roof • Grills and smokers • Outdoor Living • Lawn and Garden • Tools • Paint and Supplies • Building Materials • Hardware • Electrical • Plumbing • Tractors • Mowers • Guns • Ammo “Serving Southeast Georgia for over 100 Years” 386 W. CHERRY ST. JESUP, GA • 912-427-3767 Facebook.com/harrishardware Store Hours: Mon - Fri, 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. • Sat, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Sun, Closed By Drew Davis STAFF WRITER In some ways, the rationale behind Steve and Dianne Larson’s greenhouse can be summed up in Dianne’s motto. “I was normal 12 plants ago,” she says. The Larsons’ love of plants led to their not only building a greenhouse at their residence but later expanding it. Steve, an Episcopalian priest, and Dianne, who used to work for the Wayne County school system and the Georgia Department of Human Resources’ Department of Family and Children Services, are both well-known locally. In some circles, though, their greenhouse—located next to their home off the Little Goose Creek swamp in the Oglethorpe community—is well-known, too. “Dianne’s accumulated plants over the years,” Steve explains. “… When winter would come, you run out of room in the porch.” Moving the plants to Steve’s shop had the drawback of keeping him from doing any work during the winter months, he notes. Thus he and Dianne decided to build a small greenhouse to the side of the shop. “You can Google ‘greenhouse.’ And you can get a kit. … I decided, ‘I’ll just stick-build it,” Steve says. With help from Rex Hayes, Steve used polycarbonate siding and 2-by-6 treated lumber to build a winter home for Dianne’s plants. As time passed, friends— such as the late Mary Ann and Jo Jordan and Elizabeth Dunn—gave Dianne even more plants. So she and Steve eventually decided to dramatically expand the greenhouse, including a water tank and even adding a front porch to the structure. ❑ See LARSON, Page 4C C SECTION Thursday, March 27, 2025 DREW DAVIS / Staff Waycross artist Jorah Blaise Mitchell painted the greenhouseʼs water tank. DREW DAVIS / Staff Steve and Dianne Larson stand next to their sprawling greenhouse. DREW DAVIS / Staff Steve and Dianne Larson show the original phase of their greenhouse, complete with a sink on each side. Steve and Dianne Larsons’ greenhouse protects plants in winter
Trends that seem ubiquitous one day can seemingly vanish before the sun rises again just 24 hours later. That’s especially true in the digital age, when overnight celebrities and viral videos can be on the tips of everyone’s tongue before being forgotten entirely when the next online sensation emerges in an increasingly rapid news cycle. Home trends typically benefit from a longer shelf life than viral videos and other fads that originate on the internet, and that’s something renovation-minded homeowners should consider when improving their homes. Homeowners preparing to do just that can consider these notable trends, which the online renovation experts at Houzz suggest will be particularly popular in the year ahead. • Rounded furnishings: Houzz noted that gentle curves and rounded edges embody the organic modern styles that many current homeowners love. Rounded dining tables and similarly circular coffee tables may merit consideration among homeowners who want to embrace popular trends. • Arches: Houzz cites arches among the more popular modern trends, and the experts at Better Homes & Gardens note this unique, eye-catching style has been gaining popularity for several years. Better Homes & Gardens suggests that part of the appeal of arched doorways could be their deviation from a more traditional door shape. That uniqueness draws the attention of residents and visitors alike, and Houzz notes that arched windows, cabinets and even millwork details are part of the pivot toward arches. • Stove alcoves: If it’s a touch of history homeowners want, kitchenrange alcoves might be just the project for them. Range alcoves call an earlier time to mind, when wood-burning stoves were commonplace. The report from Houzz notes range alcoves immediately draw attention, which undoubtedly adds to their appeal. • Wood for warmth: Homeowners who hear “wood and warmth” might think fireplaces, but Houzz reports that wood elements are being incorporated into interior designs as a means to giving homes a more cozy vibe. Ceiling beams, trim, wall paneling and cabinetry are utilizing wood to add warmth to a home. Trends come and go, but home trends typically have more staying power than styles that emerge in other arenas. Homeowners who want to upgrade their home interiors can consider the latest trends and choose those that align with their own personal tastes. 2C Thursday, March 27, 2025 The Press-Sentinel HOME & GARDEN With our newest paint mixer, we can create the perfect color of the highest quality paints on-site. PLANYOUR SPRING REFRESH WITH US! BENJAMIN MOORE PAINT AND SUPPLIES AVAILABLE IN-STORE Murphy’s also has the most highly trained staff to make sure the job gets done! Jennifer@murphybuilderssupply.com 156 NE Broad Street, Jesup 912.427.9568 S Home interior trends on the rise 2055 Sunset Boulevard • Jesup, GA 31545 912-385-2777 We offer the lowest price possible on all varieties! Sale begins 3/20 through 3/31! Griffins Warehouse 15-0-15 4% Iron Centipede Now $16 10-10-10 Super Rainbow Now $17 5-10-15 Pecan Now $15.65 10-10-10 Now $14.75 16-4-8 Now $13.50 5-10-15 Now $14.50 Pelletized Lime Bags Now $9 2.5 Gallon Generic Glyphosate (Roundup) Now $50 RAKE IN THE SAVINGS Did you know? Wood could be having a moment among modern home buyers. According to the real estate experts at Zillow, the term “cozy” appeared in 35 percent more real estate listings in 2024 than in 2023. Though various components can help to create a cozy vibe inside a home, wood has long been a go-to material when interior designers attempt to add warmth to a property. The home renovation experts at Houzz also cite wood-infused architectural warmth among its 10 most popular home trends in the coming year. Homeowners who want to capitalize on this trend before putting their homes on the market or those who simply love the idea of adding more wood-based warmth in their homes can consider installing ceiling beams, wood wall paneling or even wood trim throughout their homes. Align your own tastes with interior home trends.
Thursday, March 27, 2025 The Press-Sentinel 3C HOME & GARDEN Cozy Nest improving community, one home at a time By Lucas Griffis STAFF WRITER House flipping is the process by which an individual or company buys a house and completely renovates that house in order to turn a profit. Cozy Nest Properties does just that. Tim Sloane was born in Jacksonville, Florida, and moved to Jesup when he was 8 years old. He and Laura, his wife of 29 years, have three sons, Dylan, Evan and Jarrett. Sloane is the owner of both Tim’s Home Medical and Cozy Nest Properties. He started Cozy Nest Properties because of the “dilapidated” houses he was constantly seeing. “I saw the potential the property had,” he said. “I bought a few and started remodeling them and enjoyed seeing the transformation and what it did to improve the community.” Sloane designs all of the properties his team flips. In total, he has flipped around 60 properties. He looks for any properties that can be salvaged, gives them a few months of “TLC” and creates a brand-new look for them. He said the most unexpected lesson that he was taught from flipping houses is finding trustworthy, experienced people with whom to do business. To anyone interested in flipping properties, Sloane recommends, ”Learn as much as you can on doing repairs yourself so you know if things are not being done correctly.” His main goal is to improve the community and provide nice homes for families, one property at a time. Are you interested in flipping houses? House flipping has many benefits for the environment and community. For example, it can increase energy efficiency and curb appeal in neighborhoods. So, what are the steps to flipping a house? Do your research Learn about the local real estate market, decide what design fits best for you, and make a plan for your remodel. When you plan your reAbove is a photo of a Jesup duplex home before Cozy Nest Properties renovated it. Above is a photo of the same duplex home after Cozy Nest Properties renovated it. ❑ See SLOANE, Page 6A TIM SLOANE Family-grown bonsai LUCAS GRIFFIS / Staff Miniature trees, formally known as bonsai trees, originated in 12th-century Eastern Asia, where they were popularized by Buddhist monks, according to Sunny Kim. Kim is a traveling merchant for Olivia Bonsai—a 16-year-old family-owned bonsai tree nursery located in Dallas, Texas. Kim travels throughout the United States, selling bonsai trees grown by his family. In early February, he arrived in Jesup and set up shop on an empty lot across Cherry Street from McDonaldʼs. Normally, Kim travels to Jesup only once or twice in a year because he prefers to stay farther north in the summer months. He suggests that first-time buyers go for a “hardier” species of bonsai, such as an evergreen bonsai. Above is the selection of bonsai trees Kim brought to Jesup. Below is a closer look at the trees. Change is in the air when a new year arrives. People often use the turn of the calendar as an opportunity to redecorate living spaces or revamp their wardrobes. As individuals narrow down their projects, they may want to incorporate a fresh and trendy palette of colors. For 2025, the options are decidedly warm, cozy and earthy. Industry color experts routinely recommend hues that can elevate homes, offices and other spaces. The following is a selection of shades that insiders predict will color the world for the coming year. Quietude Sherwin-Williams has named Quietude its color of the year. This soft sage color exudes serenity and understated luxury. Grayishgreen with a touch of blue, Quietude is a soothing color of tranquility. SherwinWilliams also offers a Color Collection of the Year that includes Convivial Yellow, Spiced Cider, and Nomadic Desert, among others. Mocha Mousse The title of Pantone® Color of the Year 2025 belongs to Mocha Mousse. Just as the name implies, this rich, warm brown suggests the intoxicating qualities of coffee and chocolate. It can create a feeling of comfort in any space, or even serve as the basis of a chocolate wardrobe color palette. According to Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, Mocha Mousse is “sophisticated and lush, yet at the same time an unpretentious classic.” Purple Basil Glidden’s 2025 color of the year title belongs to Purple Basil, a dusty, neutral violet purple hue with mauve undertones. It embraces rich, warm energy, and is equally at home in a bedroom as it is in a dining room. Cinnamon Slate Cinnamon Slate is moody and introspective. This Benjamin Moore color blends rich plum and chocolate brown that the company calls “adaptable, yet distinct.” In fact, it is quite similar to Glidden’s color of the year, but a tad more brown in nature. Caramelized Homeowners may want to consider Caramelized, an earthy terracotta brown that is Dunn-Edwards’ 2025 Color of the Year. Caramelized is versatile and elegant, and it complements both modern and vintage interiors. Elderton Paula Taylor, Graham & Brown’s head stylist and trend specialist, calls Elderton “a chameleon color that can be sophisticated yet cozy.” This medium brown is contemporary with a huge amount of depth. It may work in a rustic living room or a cozy library. The new year arrives with a warm, saturated color palette that can revitalize spaces with cozy appeal. Earthy colors dominate 2025
4C Thursday, March 27, 2025 The Press-Sentinel HOME & GARDEN DREW DAVIS / Staff Shelves and hanging rods help maximize the use of greenhouse space. LARSON Continued from page 1A DREW DAVIS / Staff Decorative items on a shelf inside the greenhouse entrance near the roof attests to the Larson greenhouseʼs alternate mission as a “she shed.” And with tropical plants among those in the greenhouse, they heated it as well, using two heaters and a 100gallon fuel tank. Having gravel on a sand floor over concrete helps retain the heat, Steve explains. He also installed a conduit for wiring—having learned from his pulpmill career to be careful when both water and electricity are involved. Though more expensive, the conduit is also more visually appealing than non-enclosed wires, he says. At one point, friends even started giving the Larsons decorations— such as pink curtains— for the building. When the plants are taken outside for the warmer months, the greenhouse doubles as a “she shed” where Dianne can pursue crafts and host tea parties and even children’s activities. To help with her plant collection, Dianne relies heavily on her husband’s botanical knowledge. Having majored in biology at the University of the South at Sewannee, Steve effortlessly tosses around such terms as “biota” in casual conversation. For Steve, the plants have a religious dimension as well. “Theologically, flowers are God’s way of saying, ‘Hello. I’m still here,’” he says. DREW DAVIS / Staff Steve Larson shows how paths in the greenhouse allow him and his wife to reach different plants. DIANNE LARSON / Special Dianne Larsonʼs copious collection of bromeliads includes this plant from Mary Ann Jordan. DREW DAVIS / Staff Steve Larson relaxes in front of his greenhouse, next to a botanical “dog” decorated for St. Patrickʼs Day and a Mexican-pottery jack-ʼo-lantern. DIANNE LARSON / Special Dianne Larsonʼs extensive flower collection includes this moon plant.
HOME & GARDEN Thursday, March 27, 2025 The Press-Sentinel 5C People naturally think burgers and hot dogs when they envision grilled foods. But there is so much more that can be cooked over an open fire, including desserts and even pizza. Grilling lends a distinctive smoky taste to both the crust and the toppings. Grilled pizzas start with a basic dough that cooks up quickly and then can be customized with many different flavor profiles, as is the case with “The Jamaican.” This pizza, courtesy of “Grilled Pizzas & Piadinas” (DK) by Craig W. Priebe with Dianne Jacob, offers jerksmoked pork with a sweet and savory chutney. Basic Grilled Pizza Dough Makes two 12-inch crusts 3⁄4 cup warm water 1 package active dry yeast (about 21⁄4 teaspoons) 1⁄2 teaspoon sugar 11⁄2 cups unbleached flour 1⁄4 cup whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 tablespoons cornmeal, preferably white, plus additional for the pan 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus 1⁄4 teaspoon for the bowl 1. Pour the warm water into a small bowl or measuring cup. Add the yeast and sugar and stir until the yeast dissolves into a smooth beige color. Let it stand on your counter for about five minutes to prove that the yeasted water is active. A thin layer of foam will appear on the top, indicating that the batch is good. 2. Add the flours, salt, and cornmeal to a 4- or 5-quart standing mixing bowl. Use the dough hook attachment on the lowest speed to mix the dry ingredients. Add the yeasted water and the 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Mix on the slowest speed to allow the ingredients to come together. You may need to scrape down the sides with a spatula. Then move to medium-high speed and knead for two minutes. The batter should form a ball unless it’s too wet or sticky. If so, add only enough flour to prevent it from sticking. The dough should come off the sides cleanly and form a ball. 3. Put the remaining 1⁄4 teaspoon of olive oil in a medium bowl. The dough will be sticky, so flour your hands before picking it up, and place it in the bowl. Turn it over several times until it is coated in oil. This prevents a crust from forming on its surface as it rises. 4. Cover with plastic wrap, and place in a draft-free, warm place, 70 to 80 F, for two hours, until it rises to almost double in appearance. 5. Chill the dough in the refrigerator overnight, or for one hour to firm it up. Since the dough is slightly sticky, chilling the dough makes it easier to roll out. Chilling it overnight gives the dough more flavor and texture. Dough will keep in the refrigerator for three days. 6. Punch down the dough gently to remove gas. 7. Lightly flour about a foot of space on a clean, dry countertop. Flatten the dough with your hands to about a 1-inch thickness. Cut in half with a knife. 8. Put one piece of dough in the center of the floured space, and sprinkle a little flour over the top. Using a rolling pin, make smooth strokes to roll out the dough, starting from the center out to the edges. Roll the dough out to about a 12inch diameter. Sprinkle the crust with a fine layer of flour. It will make the dough easier to handle, and prevent stickiness. 9. Position two cookie sheets with no sides, or two pizza screens, next to your dough. Sprinkle them generously with flour or cornmeal, so the dough will not stick. Pick up the dough with two hands, and fold gently in half. 10. Transfer the dough to a cookie sheet. Unfold dough onto the pan to make it flat and stretch out the dough to an approximate 12-inch diameter. Repeat with the second piece of dough. 11. The grill should be medium hot to grill the crust. Hold the cookie sheet close to it, and slide the dough onto the grill. If the dough folds in on itself, try to move the edges quickly to form a flat crust. 12. The dough should take about three minutes to cook. Watch for bubbles. Lift the underside. It should be an even light brown with grill marks. 13. Pick up the crust from the middle, using tongs, and place it on your cookie sheet. Flip it over so the grilled side is face up. This browned side becomes the top of your pizza. ••• The Jamaican Makes one pizza Dark plum chutney 1⁄2 cup prune juice 2 tablespoons brown sugar 11⁄2 teaspoon dried ground ginger 1⁄4 cup dark raisins 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1⁄4 teaspoon chili flakes Smoked pork 1 8-ounce boneless pork steak, from shoulder blade or butt; or boneless ribs 1 teaspoon liquid smoke 1 tablespoon jerk-spice dry rub 1 grilled pizza crust 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan 1 cup shredded mozzarella 1⁄2 cup tomato sauce 1⁄2 ripe mango, cut into 1⁄4-inch slices 2 tablespoons cilantro, garnish 1. To make the dark plum chutney, mix all the ingredients together in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes. The sauce should be slightly thick, spicy and sweet. 2. Rub the pork with liquid smoke, followed by the dry rub. Grill over medium hot coals, or sauté in a skillet over medium heat, until cooked through, about 20 minutes. When the pork is ready, it will be tender and easily torn apart. Let the meat cool slightly, and tear into chunks, discarding any bits of cartilage, fat or gristle. 3. Brush the grilled side of the pizza crust with olive oil. Dust with the Parmesan and then with the mozzarella. Drop spoonfuls of the tomato sauce onto the pizza. 4. Add the pork pieces, followed by the mango, in an alternating pattern. Drizzle the chutney over all. 5. Slide the pizza onto the warm grill. Grill for 5-8 minutes, or until the bottom crust is crispy. You also can broil the pizza for a few minutes to brown the toppings. Turn a backyard grill into a pizza oven Turn a backyard grill into a pizza oven. 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HOME & GARDEN 6C Thursday, March 27, 2025 The Press-Sentinel An inviting backyard can serve as a welcome retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life. After a long day at the office or an exhausting day spent transporting kids to and fro, it’s hard to resist the allure of a peaceful outdoor space in which to unwind. Privacy is a key component of any backyard oasis. Some homes may be so remote that privacy isn’t an issue. But many suburban homeowners recognize they might need to tweak their landscapes if they hope to create a private oasis outside. Fencing or planting? Most homeowners looking to create more privacy on their property will have to choose between fencing and planting. Fencing provides immediate privacy because, once it’s installed, no one can see into the yard. Fencing also doesn’t require watering or other immediate upkeep, which will be necessary when planting to ensure tree roots can establish themselves. But planting has its benefits as well. Planting for privacy is essentially creating a living fence that can grow over time and provide even more privacy as trees reach maturity. Plants also tend to be less costly than fencing. The home renovation experts at BobVila.com estimate that fencing projects typically cost between $1,667 and $4,075. However, fencing projects can cost considerably more than $4,000, especially for homeowners with large properties they want to enclose. Large, mature trees can be expensive, though it’s unlikely they will cost as much as fencing. In addition, fencing requires more maintenance and will potentially need to be replaced, while native trees won’t require much upkeep and can last for generations. Planting Homeowners who choose to plant for privacy will next have to decide which type of plants to add to their properties. Evergreens provide year-round privacy because they don’t shed their leaves, so these are the ones most often chosen when creating a living fence. A number of varieties of evergreen trees can do the job, but it’s important that homeowners consult with a landscape architect prior to choosing trees so they can ensure the trees will thrive when faced with the growing conditions on their properties. During such a consultation, homeowners may discuss the following popular privacy trees. • Leyland cypress: The Arbor Day Foundation® notes that the Leyland cypress is popular for hedges and boundaries, likely because a typical tree reaches a mature height of 60-70 feet and can spread as wide as 25 feet. The Leyland cypress grows fast, which may appeal to homeowners who don’t want to wait to establish privacy. • Green Giant Arborvitae: There are different varieties of the arborvitae, but the Green Giant tends to be the go-to option for privacy. The ADF notes that Green Giants will grow up to three feet per year until they reach maturity, providing a fast-growing option for privacy planters. The Green Giant can spread as wide as 20 feet at maturity, which is another attribute that makes it so popular among homeowners desiring privacy. • Eastern white pine: The ADF notes that the eastern white pine, which can reach heights as high as 80 feet, is favored in spacious yards. That’s likely due to its height and its potential spread, which can reach 40 feet. Homeowners who choose the eastern white pine might like it for its resemblance to a Christmas tree, and in fact it is widely used for that purpose. The privacy provided by the eastern white pine is significant, but it might be best suited to especially large properties. Whether it’s fencing or planting, homeowners have many options to consider as they seek to create more privacy on their properties. How to create more privacy on your property Above is the kitchen of the duplex home after Cozy Nest Properties relocated and updated it. model, make sure to budget and look at all of your financing options. Find the right property Look for undervalued homes in desirable places that need a little “TLC.” Make sure that the home is within your budget, leaving room for remodel expenses and emergency funds. Renovate efficiently and wisely Focus on improvements that increase a homes value and appeal. Make a weekly plan so renovations are done in timely manner. Market the home Whether you want to sell or rent out your newly finished project, marketing is key to attract tenants and buyers. Stage your home with furniture, and use high-quality photos to attract individuals. Highlight the upgrades you made, and set a fair but profitable price. SLOANE Continued from page 3A Did you know? Open concept floor plans may be losing appeal. According to the design experts with Martha Stewart, open floor plans are giving way to a rise in separate spaces. Older homes with many rooms featured considerably less square footage than modern properties. According to Madeline Merin, a New York-based designer, the average size of a home in the United States has doubled from 1,000 square feet in 1950 to 2,300 square feet now. Instead of taking down walls, which is often done to make small homes seem more spacious, owners of larger homes are looking to delineate between rooms to help homes feel more cozy. The global pandemic led some homeowners to rethink the rooms in their homes when many were forced to cohabitate around-the-clock. Many would now rather see a return to defined gathering spaces and areas where residents can retreat for some privacy and personal time. Furthermore, Taylor Hill of Taylor Hill Interior Design says that some homeowners are increasingly appreciative of walls for their architectural appeal and not just for their utility in separating spaces. Plants can offer more yard privacy. Above is the duplexʼs bathroom after Cozy Nest Propertiesʼ renovations to the home. Above is the kitchen of the duplex home before Cozy Nest Properties started renovations.
Grilling is a great way to cook many different types of foods. Burgers, chicken or steaks may be grilling staples, but many other foods are equally at home cooking over an open flame. Shrimp grills up perfectly and can be enhanced with mesquite, oak or pecan wood. Wrapping shrimp with a spinach leaf not only increases the wow factor when plating, it also helps keep the shrimp tender and moist during cooking. Such is the case in this recipe for “WoodGrilled Shrimp and Yellow Peppers” from The Gardener & The Grill (Running Press) by Karen Adler & Judith Fertig. Wood-Grilled Shrimp and Yellow Peppers Serves 4 1⁄2 cup moistened wood chips or dry wood pellets 11⁄2 pounds large shrimp (18 to 20 count), peeled and deveined 30 medium-size spinach leaves 2 yellow, red, or orange bell peppers, stemmed, seeded, and cut into quarters 1⁄4 cup olive oil Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Prepare a hot fire on one side of your grill for indirect cooking. Wrap each shrimp loosely with a large spinach leaf. Place the shrimp in a disposable aluminum pan. Lightly season with sea salt and pepper, and then drizzle lightly with olive oil. For a charcoal grill, throw 1⁄2 cup moistened wood chips or dry wood pellets directly on the coals right before you want to grill. For a gas grill, enclose the wood chips or pellets in a foil packet with holes poked in the top; place the packet on the grill grate over the heat source. When you see the first wisp of smoke from the wood, place the shrimp on the indirect side of the heat and the peppers on the direct side. Close the lid and grill for eight minutes. Open the lid and turn the peppers. Grill for another eight minutes. Open the lid and turn the peppers. Grill for another eight minutes; then open the lid and transfer the peppers to the indirect side. Close the lid, and transfer the peppers to the indirect side. Close the lid, and grill for 15-20 minutes more, or until the shrimp are cooked through and they have a pleasant, smoky aroma. To serve, cut the peppers into strips, arrange on plates, and top with the shrimp. Thursday, March 27, 2025 The Press-Sentinel 7C HOME & GARDEN Celebrate gifts from the garden Color in this picture to create your own masterpiece. Expand your grilling horizons 533 North First Street • Jesup, GA 31545 For vendor information contact the Market Manager Amanda Ryan 561-578-9069 www.facebook.com/thewcfm • info@waynefarmersmarket.com Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Locally grown in season fruit and vegetables • Fresh Local Produce • Lettuce • Fresh Eggs • Baked Goods • Crafts • Homemade Body Products • Much More Cash and Cards Accepted Opening April 11th! Voted Wayne County’s Favorite Place to Buy Produce! There are many foods that taste great off the grill.
On behalf of the Wayne County Garden Club Council, the Odum Garden Club has selected the home of Karen and Chip Graham as the March Garden of the Month. Located at 6074 Beards Bluff Road on land inherited from Karen’s grandparents, Faye and Herbert O’Quinn, the home reflects the growing trend of using the former fields of family farms as homesites. Karen says she lives in the field where she “cropped tobacco” as a youth. Additionally, the extended family enjoys swimming and fishing in a pond built by her grandfather in the early 1960s. The Grahams’ love and knowledge of horticulture are evident in the landscape. Focusing on year-round color, sun tolerance and water requirements, they chose foundation plants and shrubs such as loropetalum, sunshine ligustrum, agapanthus, yellow daylilies, and white and red roses. Both the front and back porches are vibrant with lush plants, and pots of a variety of pieris called “Mountain Snow” accent the front door. The drive leading to the home is lined with white crape myrtles, and red oaks dot the landscape. Flanking the entrance to the drive are brick columns accented by Little Gem magnolias and yellow lantana, in addition to several of the perennials also found in the foundation plantings. 8C Thursday, March 27, 2025 The Press-Sentinel Spring Specials Trade Mart 3689 Savannah Highway, Jesup, GA 912-427-6966 • 912-427-6967 www.jesuptrademart.com Hours: Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. • Sat, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. •Vegetable Trays •Garden Seed Fertilizer 10-10-10 5-10-15 34-0-0 15-0-15 We fill propane cylinders • Pine straw and mulch Animal Health Products • Chicken • Rabbit • Dog • Cow • Goat • Hog • Horse feed •Hanging Baskets OUR BEST IN THE FIELD DEALS ARE HERE +:10 4#%614 1/2#0; :PUJL /^` > )SHJRZOLHY .( 6W[ VY ^^^ KP_VU[YHJ[VY JVT Available 0% APR financing on purchases of selected new Mahindra tractor models from participating dealers’ inventory on qualified purchases through Mahindra Finance US LLC. A down-payment may be required for selected tractor models. Financing information is made available by Mahindra Finance USA LLC for discussion purposes only and is not a commitment to finance any transaction. The information provided is not intended and should not be construed as legal, accounting, or tax advice. All financing is subject to credit review and approval and other terms and conditions and is at Mahindra Finance USA LLC’s sole discretion. Offer available for a limited time only and subject to change without notice. For a limited time, save big on the all-new 1100 and 2100 Series. With a reliable diesel engine, our best-ever lift capacity, and intuitive tech like Crank Assist, dual-pedal HST, and a handy companion app, they’re tougher and smarter than anything else out there. Grahams’ Odum yard chosen as Garden of Month for March The home of Karen and Chip Graham is located on a family farmʼs former field. Pots of Mountain Snow pieris accent Karen and Chip Grahamʼs front door. A colorful sign reflects the Odum Garden Clubʼs selection of the home of Karen and Chip Graham as the Wayne County Garden Club Councilʼs March Garden of the Month.
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