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Clackamas Print 4* Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008 Rhapsody was part of The Clackamas Print several years ago. It was a place for people associated with the college to'see their art, poetry and other short fiction pieces of Voyeur By Rose Lefebvre writing in print as a true representation of excellent ama teur literary works. To submit a piece, drop it by room 135 in Roger Rook Hall Or e-mail it to aced@clackamas.edu. Heavy-shouldered waves rise and thrust Pluck out my wing Feather by feather Observation By Rose Lefebvre themselves upon the sand, thrashing as they twist and turn, releasing husky sighs from their depths. the supple, moist shore. The feral assault ebbs as waning waves retreat, Shadows and sunlight weave lace patterns upon the leaf-shrouded path as I stroll, camera tapping rhythm upon my chest. Behind the lens I seek Your dying scream They will haunt me fa peace, beauty. Bees plunder a patch of wildflowers. Thistle fluff teases through the breeze to the pulsing buzz of the cicada. Spooked clouds float Gulls scream as they witness each plunge against It won’t change a Ih I will still remembe Your eyes in my drei As your life was seve like tattered ghosts across a flawless watercolor-blue sky. Wind teasingly nips at my face; the shock of a cobalt Stellar Jay splashes against miniature flames of autumn leaves. A spiders web, trembling in the breeze, shimmers as sunlight caresses its silken strands. My stroll within this scene is interrupted by a young couple, arm in arm, seeing nothing but each others eyes. easing the relentless thrusts. The lighthouse aims its watchful eye. Gardenins releases built-up stress Kenton Benfield The Clackamas Print As finals week approaches, the average stress level on campus is sure to rise. Aprovenreliefcounteimeasure is horti culture, better known as gardening. Gardening may not hold the interest of very many young pecple, but according to those who enjoy the art, it is worth it “I like the type of garden that actually produces some thing,” said student Lindsey Hurlburt, who is a fin of herbal gardening. ‘It is a product of my work; I plant the seeds, and I can watch them grow. It is rewarding to see what I have created.” For individuals who have never attempted to plant any thing, the learning curve may be a challenge. Aside from searching books on particular plants and the seal packet for the necessary information, a way to gain knowledge is to follow the advice of experienced green-thumbs. A beautiful trillium, with its leaves outstretched, sits in the sunlight in a student’s personal garden. The Clackamas Print TheÇlackamas Print 19600 S. Molalla Ave. Oregon City, OR 97045 503-657-6958, extz2309 There are generally three types of gardens to suit one’s interest, Hurlburt explained, specifically herb, flower and veg etable gardens. Each has its own strengths and weaknesses as a candidate for a starter garden. “There’s probably a lot (of plants) you should start this time of year,” said student Steph Cuvelier-Holenda, “so if somebody is interested in a vegetable garden, which I think is the most beneficial thing to have, then I would imagine that they would want to do,research on which vegetables they want to grow and to make sure that they are starting them at the right time.” For many plants, it’s time to begin planting seeds, although most vegetables need to be started indoors about six weeks in advance. An example of a plant variety that should not be planted now is peppers, as they require hotter soil temperature and grow best ifplanted in May or later. Transplanting outside should be done after the threat of frost has diminished around early April, but tire soil should be prepared around the same time as planting indoors. This requires removing grass and weeds from the final site. Vegetables, which should be prepared early, need to be set in a raised bed and not stuck into the ground directly. Beginners should focus on plants that are fairly easy to manage. Cuvelier-Holenda recommends ‘lettuce, especially in this part of the country,” as well as carrots and tomatoes. However, “you definitely have to do a little work with tomatoes,” she noted. As with anything, gardening is a learning experience, but some mistakes can be avoided by keeping a detailed log of everything from soil composition to date and temperature data in order to trade down problems and weed out failed attempts. ‘1 also ihmk it’s important not to become too dependent on any kind of chemicals; none at all preferably,” Cuvelier- Holenda said. “The main thing,” she added, “is to leam about what you are doing while you are doing it” Editor in Chief: Megan Koler Copy Editor: Colleen Watkins News Editor: Lydie^E. 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