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COURTESY Agapanthus is a good choice for low maintenance landscaping. ByColetteBauer Whenmyhusbandand I moved into our current home, there was a lot of landscaping to be done. My husband insisted that it be a low maintenance landscape. That was six years ago. He also added, "We are now in our youth- ful middle age and it won't be long before we discover that our minds begin writ- ing checks that our aging bodies refuse to cash — so let's install low mainte- nance plants in low main- tenance settings." I should have listened, which is why I am at long last looking at parking lots for guidance. The perfect parking lot plant in one that appears healthy, attractive and happy to be alive in spite of the conditions — di- rect sun, heat, wind, arid summers, water systems that fail periodically, too much water, not enough water, car exhaust, pedes- trian foot traffic, toddler traumas and serving as re- lief stations for a variety of pets not to mention cig- arette butts and chewing tobacco. Of course, there are way too many plants to cover in one article so I will be writing a series of articles not only on parking lot plants but also on freeway plants. This time I will be dealing with tubers, and rhizomes including the Af- rican Iris, Day Lilies and Agapanthus. African Iris (Dietes) is also known as "fortnight lilies" because of their "bloom bursts" which oc- cur about every two weeks. African Iris bloom in spring, summer and fall, and you see them in park- ing lots and by drive-up windows. They are ever- green and have spear like leaves. African Iris grow to be about three feet tall with small usually white or cream flowers which have colored centers. My friend Cathy tells me that African Iris border on in- vasive which in some spots can be a good thing. Daylilies (Hemerocalli- daceae) add a riot of color to any parking lot or gar- den. They grow from tu- bers and have clusters of bright colored blooms. The name Daylily is appro- priate since each individ- ual bloom lasts only a day, but since the flowers grow in clumps, they do have long- lasting color. You can identify Daylilies even be- fore they bloom because of their arching (drooping) leaves. They do need reg- ular watering and do well near pools or ponds. Agapanthus (Agapan- thaceae), also known as Lily-of-the-Nile, is a per- sonal favorite. I like the blue or white mid-sum- mer color. I also like the fact that, by adding a lit- tle red, you can use aga- panthus for a quick and easy Fourth of July floral arrangement. These South African natives grow from rhizomes and are very easy to grow. They thrive in full sun but can han- dle some shade and re- quire little water. I like ag- apanthus so well that I am using some in my new area of landscaping — you know- where it is low maintenance. African Iris, Daylil- ies, and Agapanthus are all good choices for low maintenance landscaping. Keep your eyes open as you do your shopping and see what other easy care plants you can spot. Next time we will look at low maintenance bushes. RedBluffGardenClub is a member of Cascade District, California Garden Clubs, Inc. and Pacific Region National Garden Clubs, Inc. RED BLUFF GARDEN CLUB California Native Plant Week is April 11-19. Mount Lassen Chapter California Native Plant Society will celebrate Cal- ifornia's plant diversity with its biennial Wild- flower Show and Native Plant Sale noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 12 at CARD Community Center, 545 Vallombrosa Ave., in Chico. More than 200 species of plants from Butte, Te- hama, Glenn and Plumas counties will be on display, grouped by plant commu- nity. There will also be a variety of exhibits, nature walks and talks, books, T- shirts and children's activ- ities. Many different spe- cies of native plants suit- able for the garden will be sold. The suggested entry donation is $5 for adults; children younger than 17 and students with ID are free. Visit mountlassen.cnps. org for more information and to see a list of the plants for sale. NATIVE PLANTS Wildflowershowand plant sale scheduled Safe Haven Horse Res- cue has scheduled its third annual Whinny & Roses Spring Gala fundraiser for 5 p.m. Saturday, April 4 at the Shasta District Fairground, Fusaro Hall at 1890 Briggs St. in An- derson. The event will include a prime rib dinner, full bar, music and dancing, door prizes, raffle and live and silent auctions. Tickets are $40 and all proceeds go to Safe Haven. Tickets are available at www.safehavenhorseres- cue.org. Safe Haven is a 501 C 3 non-profit, all volunteer rescue dedicated to giv- ing abused and neglected horses a second chance. Sponsors of the event in- clude Budweiser, Macy's, Red Bluff Daily News and Anderson Rotary. SAFE HAVEN Fundraising event to support horse rescue The Tehama County San- itary Landfill Agency will conduct a Passenger Tire Collection Event 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 11. The following locations will accept tires: Los Moli- nos Transfer Station, Ara- mayo Way; Rancho Tehama Transfer Station, corner of Stage Coach Road at Ran- cho Tehama Road and the Tehama County/Red Bluff Landfill, 19995 Plymire Road, Red Bluff. The agency encourages Tehama County residents to dispose of old tires during this event. Tires collected will be recycled into waste tire derived products. This free event will accept pas- senger tires from Tehama County residents only. There are restrictions to the event. Up to 9 tires per trip without exemption, 20 tires per trip with exemp- tion; multiple trips for a maximum of 40 tires will be accepted; tires on-the- rim will be accepted; no large truck tires, equipment tires, off-road tires; no tires larger than 17 inches; no oil, paint, batteries, appliances, or other items; no tires from waste tire generating busi- nesses. Televisions, computer monitors and equipment, microwaves, DVD/VCR players, cell phones, and other small electronic waste (e-waste) will be accepted free of charge at the Los Molinos Transfer Station site and Rancho Tehama Transfer Station site dur- ing the tire event. There is no quantity limit on e-waste accepted. For details about exemp- tions, or the acceptance of passenger tires, or elec- tronic waste call the Te- hama County Landfill at 528-1103 or visit the land- fill's website at www.te- hamacountylandfill.com. For information regard- ing disposal of tires not ac- cepted during this event contact Waste Tire Prod- ucts at 865-4588. This free passenger tire recycling event is paid for by a grant from the Cali- fornia Department of Re- sources Recycling and Re- covery. RECYCLING Free passenger tire collection event set for April The following infor- mation has been com- piled from Red Bluff Po- lice Department, Tehama County Sheriff's Depart- ment, Corning Police De- partment and California Highway Patrol logs. Arrests AllanG.Gonzalez: 21, of Fontana was arrested Tues- day on Interstate 5on suspi- cion of felony transportation of narcotics and possession of narcotics for sale. Noah J. Hodges: 29, of Red Bluff was arrested Tuesday at Dog Island Park in Red Bluff on an outstanding felony charge related to post-release supervision. Robert A. Jolivette Jr.: 25, of Red Bluff was arrested Tuesday at Antelope Boule- vard and Wiltsey Road on an outstanding felony charge of violation of parole. Animal 300block of San Joaquin Drive: A caller reported Tuesday that she found a cat that had been shot dead. No suspects were identified. Disturbance 24800block of Fi h Avenue: A caller reported Tuesday that a man entered his residence, threw paper- work at him and yelled, "You have been served." The man was contacted and advised to leave the caller alone. Suspicious Gerber: A caller reported Tuesday that three young men in a gold BMW convertible were allegedly racing around town with the top down. The vehicle was unable to be located. The 3500block of Elkins Road: A caller reported Tuesday that a broom, shovels and other items were stolen from her prop- erty. Police logs Theodore Spencer, the well known cattle man, was sitting quietly in his home the other night read- ing a copy of The Red Bluff News. He was at peace with all the world with never a thought of a desperate assassin lurk- ing near. He had just read how the merchants of Red Bluff are giving a free trip to the exposition and was proceeding leisurely down the classified column when "bing!" there was loud report and something whizzed by his head and banged against the furni- ture. He had been shot at. Being a man of decision Spencer leaped to his feet, grabbed his rifle and sped for the door. He hoped to shoot the coat talk off the villain as he went over the fence. As he threw the door open and sprang onto the porch the family dog became exciting and dashed around the corner of the house to safety. Not a minute too soon. Spen- cer caught a glimpse of his disappearing form and be- lieving he was the assassin took quick aim and fired. He missed. Mr. Spencer searched the premises thoroughly but could find no trace of the villain. Returning into the house he made a more thorough investigation. 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