COUNTY LIFE
Yard of the Month wraps up with its final award for summer 2023
Congratulations to Marilyn Rater of 508 Bowie who was selected for The Bowie News June Yard of Month.
The judges said they enjoyed Rater’s use of color throughout her yard where she has focused on large pots of flowers instead of large flowerbeds. There are large coleus plants, salvia, bountiful petunias, hydrangea and wisteria.
Rater said while using pots may cost a bit more in supplies like lots of potting soil, she finds the pots easier to care for than utilizing beds. Her yard is anchored by a large bird bath in its center filled to overflowing with small petunias of all colors.
This will be our final Yard of the Month for this season as Texas summer begins to take its toll on everything in the yard.
Nominees this month included: 301 Robertson, 1821 Beach Road, 380 Theater Road, 1211 Rock, 707 Lee and 1604 North Park.
The judges said it was a tough decision as they narrowed it down to a final winner as many of the yards were well-manicured and reflected care from the owners.
The Bowie News staff thanks the judges for the contest. We look forward to continuing the contest next spring and summer, so keep working on those yards to be ready.
Due to high lake levels at Lake Amon G. Carter, the Jim Bowie Days Association organizers announced Friday the tournament has been postponed and a new date will be named soon.
Texas AgriLife Extension will host a July workshop on July 26, Preserving the Harvest, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the United Presbyterian Church of Montague County, 300 W. Nelson.
This four-part series will teach and review the food preservation processes including water bathing, pickling, dehydrating and pressure canning. This program will have both education and hands-on activities with take-home practice.
Seating is limited so call the extension office to register at 894-4831.
The 2025 Pioneer Court will be led by Joan Cantwell as the pioneer queen, with Duchesses Bill Ann Jones and Sue Swint.
A coronation of the court will be at 2:30 p.m. on June 27 at the Bowie Community Center. The public is invited to attend the crowning followed by a reception hosted by the Amity Club of Bowie.
Meet the ladies of the Pioneer Court in the Thursday Bowie News. Coming next week the young ladies competing for Miss Jim Bowie Days and Little Miss.
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