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Monthly Archives: April 2023
A Very Long Time Coming Library Groundbreaking
This poster is making the rounds, in part because it has been a long, hard struggle. I can’t remember when the issue of Fannin having a state standard library first emerged, but it has to have been more than 25 … Continue reading
Signs Of Spring: The Dogwood Fades, Flame Azaleas, Fence Lizards
The dogwood is fading in our area, but there may still be some in bloom, especially in the higher, shady areas. It’s also possible that they are still going strong up in Tennessee, but I haven’t been up that way … Continue reading
Signs Of Spring: Lady Slippers, Red Admirals, Trillium, Native Azalea, Falcate Orangetip
Our flame azalea bloomed over the weekend. I still see more that aren’t in bloom at this point, but I expect them to bloom over the coming week. We have a few Lady Slippers and Trillium in bloom. The Red … Continue reading
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Dogwood Update For March 14
In our area, the dogwoods are fully in bloom. We’re at about 1,956 feet, so it may be different at the higher elevations. But I’m pretty confident that there will be quite a few in full bloom in most areas … Continue reading
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Dogwood Update
At this point, most of the dogwoods in our area are in full bloom. It’s raining today (Friday) and is forecast to rain on Saturday. Sunday is forecast to be sunny. Unless we get a very heavy rain that knocks … Continue reading
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Signs Of Spring: Sarvis, Dogwoods, Crab Apples
One of our younger sarvis has finally blossomed. I can’t recall a spring when the old one and the younger ones bloomed so far apart. I imagine that the cold snap we had accounts for it – they need a … Continue reading