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Polk County Living Polk County Itemizer-Observer • July 26, 2017 7A Color up the garden with evergreen Hebes If you like to prolong color in your landscapes through the summer and into the fall, consider plant- ing evergreen shrubs called Hebes for vivid color in both flowers and foliage. “Most Hebes flower in the summer, but others bloom in late fall,” said Neil Bell, consumer horticultur- alist with the Oregon State University Extension Serv- ice. “Some have colorful fo- liage that lasts through au- tumn. They provide an in- teresting change from the usual asters and maples we customarily rely on for au- tumn interest.” Native to New Zealand, Hebes (pronounced HEE- bees) have hundreds of cul- tivars, but only a few are fa- miliar to American garden- ers. “The plants may have ac- quired a reputation for lack of hardiness because some of the most popular culti- vars introduced here are not hardy in very cold winters,” Bell said. “However, many Hebes do well in the Pacific Northwest if grown in a sheltered spot.” Large-leaved Hebes can be injured by temperatures below 25 degrees and are less hardy than those with small leaves. Rather than avoid buying large-leaved shrubs, consider putting them in a sheltered spot or Rak-Weaver K YM P OKORNY Your Garden in a container you can move indoors temporarily if it gets cold. For showy purple flowers in the fall, Bell sug- gests cultivars “Amy” and “Alicia Amherst.” “Purple Picture” blooms in June but flowers profusely again in October and November. Some red-flowering Hebes, such as “Hobby,” provide color through November and even through Decem- ber in a mild year. “Bowles Hybrid” produces lavender flowers in summer, but will bloom again in the fall, even into January. “Except for ‘Bowles Hy- brid,’ which is hardier, all these hybrids are suscepti- ble to cold,” Bell said. Plant them against a sheltered wall or tucked between other shrubs. Be prepared to give them a little extra cover if the temperature threatens to drop suddenly.” Several small-leaved Hebe cultivars that are hardy west of the Cascades have beautiful and unusual foliage. Some are common- ly sold in the Pacific North- west. “Quicksilver,” as the name suggests, has small HTTPS://FLIC.KR/P/WCDYPG With great bloom and red shoots in winter, Hebe ‘Sap- phire’ has much to recommend it. silvery leaves. “Boughton Dome” has grayish foliage. “James Stirling” has ochre leaves and resembles a small conifer. Another unusual charac- teristic of some Hebes is a noticeable change in foliage color from summer to win- ter. Some cultivars take on a purplish or reddish cast during winter. Perhaps the best known is “Caledonia,” which turns purple. “Sap- phire” has shoots that turn bright red at the tips in the winter. Several of the variegated cultivars are beautiful and unusual, but are large- leaved and require a pro- tected spot if you want them to survive the winter. They include Hebe speciosa “Variegata,” “Tricolor” and “Andersonii Variegata.” In addition to a protected location, Hebes need at least partial sun, well- drained soil and water dur- ing the summer months. Most do well without much pruning, and annual mod- erate pruning after they bloom works well. For more information, refer to an OSU landscape evaluation of Hebes. MI TOWN Yikes! Is anybody else wondering how quickly our wonderful summertime days and evenings are going by? It seemed like we were just getting out picnic bas- kets and yard furniture to celebrate Memorial Day — and now it’s the last week in July. In our Willamette Valley, we still have several months of good weather on the horizon for outdoor ac- tivities. It’s good to be opti- mistic about future adven- tures and opportunities for good times as summer con- tinues. — It’s time to get your coun- try on at Main Street Park in Monmouth this evening, as Jenny Don’t and the Spurs are set to entertain from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. as part of the 2017 Music in the Park Series, sponsored by the WEDDING P ATTY T AYLOR D UTCHER Columnist Monmouth Business Asso- ciation and many of MI Town’s businesses and or- ganizations. Pack up a pic- nic basket, bring the family and enjoy a free summer evening with your friends and neighbors. These con- certs have something good for everyone. Vendors are available for purchase of food, beer and wine, too. Please remember to leave the family pooch at home where he or she will be more comfortable, as dogs aren’t allowed at public events in the park. Do you depend on Social Media for your advertising? Did you know we can increase your reach? and more! NO AD BLOCKERS! YOUR Social Media streaming on our as website with As low o. the help of $50 m Friends 2 Follow — For those of us of a cer- tain age, last Thursday brought back memories of the first footsteps by As- tronaut Neil Armstrong on the moon — and the words, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind,” he spoke as he stepped on the lunar surface on that date in 1969. I can remem- ber trying to keep two very young children (ages 5 and 8) from falling asleep, reminding them of this historical moment that we should always remember. Buzz Aldrin stepped out of the space capsule a few minutes later while Mike Collins remained in the spaceship that continued in orbit. Back in 1945, I re- member my parents keep- ing me awake with the same story, to watch the signing of the United Na- tions Charter, televised from San Francisco to Los Angeles. — Next month a new gen- eration is going to join the rest of us in yet another historical occasion — a total solar eclipse on Monday, Aug. 21. Visitors from all over Oregon and many other states will be here in the mid- Willamette Valley as we are in the “path of totali- ty.” We’re getting advice from all kinds of sources on how to plan ahead by stocking up on groceries, prescription medicines and even changing ap- pointments for that day because of the high vol- ume of road traffic pre- dicted. Scores of parents and grandparents will be reminding another gener- ation of children to try to remember this historical event as well. It’s what we do. Nikki Weaver, of Salem, and David Rak, of Salem, were married on July 15, 2017, at Ad- divia. Nikki graduated from Dallas High School in 2012. She is the daugh- ter of Jeannie and Brad Weaver, of Rickreall. She graduated from Western Oregon Uni- versity with a bache- lor’s in business and works as an office spe- cialist at the Polk County Fairgrounds & Events Center, as well as at the Polk County Veterans Service Office. David graduated from Sprague High School. He is the son of Daniel Rak, of Salem. He works on the grounds crew at Polk County Fairgrounds & Event Center, and served in the United States Army. ENGAGEMENT Brumley-Anderson Margi Anderson, of Dallas, and Rob Brum- ley, of Wilsonville, an- nounced their engage- ment. The couple is planning an Oct. 28, 2017, wedding. Bride-to-be Margi graduated from the Oregon Health and Sci- ences University-Ore- gon Institute of Tech- nology in 2016 and works at Salem Hospi- tal. Groom-to-be Rob graduated from Oregon State Uni- versity in 2014 and works at Nike Headquarters. The wedding will be at Langdon Farms. ANNIVERSARY Norfleet - 50th Bill and Nathelle (Kirkman) Norfleet reached their 50 years of marriage on June 18, 2017. They were mar- ried in Ventura, Calif., after meet- ing on the beach in 1965. While Bill was in the U.S. Navy, his subma- rine duty took them to different parts of the West Coast. After moving to Oregon in 1977, the couple settled on a small family farm just south of Dallas. Once their two children (Bill and Hanna) went to college, they sold the farm and built a home close by, where they are loving the quiet country life. They spent their anniversary at the Sister’s Rodeo, and will travel to Ventura to celebrate with family and friends. They are both retired and enjoy spending any free time with their two grandsons, Noah and Evan. COMMUNITY CALENDAR Continued from page 6A — WEDNESDAY, AUG. 2 • Senior meals, Dallas — 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, LaCreole Manor, 204 SW Walnut St., Dallas. Free, but $3 dona- tion suggested. Reservations required. 503-623-6232. • Senior meals, Monmouth — 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, Monmouth Senior Center, 180 S. Warren St., Monmouth. Free, but $3 donation suggested. Reservations required. 503- 838-2084. • Scrabble with Betty — 1 p.m., Independence Public Li- brary, 175 Monmouth St., Independence. Scrabble games first Wednesday of every month. Free; refreshments and prizes available. 503-551-7687 or 503-838-1811. • Willamette Valley Food Assistance Program Food Bank — 1:30 to 6:30 p.m., 888 Monmouth Cutoff Road, Building E, Dallas. Weekly distribution for eligible community members. 503-831-5634. • Yarning for Others — 3 to 5 p.m., St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 1486 SW Levens St., Dallas. Knitters and crocheters gather to make clothing and accessories for those in need on the first Wednesday of every month. 503-689-7222. • Pickleball — 9 a.m. to noon, Roger Jordan Community Park. Meets on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to noon and Sundays and Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. Karen Freeman, 503-871-4172. Call us. The Itemizer Observer can help you ex- polkio.com has on average 6,000 visitors each week! They cou ld all be looking at your social media posts! Call us to get your social media posts streaming on our website and instantly increase your reach! pand your market share and make your business more profitable. Call us at 503-623-2373 and make an appointment with one of our Advertising Consultants, Heidi, Rachel or Karen. 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