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ByJudyPaul Imustconfessthat gardening in August is not my favorite thing to do. I love my yard and I love my flowers, but I've come to realize that my zeal and zip take a dive in the later summer sea- son. August is so hot, so dry, and unfortunately also often smoky. So be- ing outside seems a bit of a chore. That being ad- mitted, I do try to get a few things done or a least maintained, then think ahead to a cooler time. I'll share a few hot Au- gust tasks I have tried to get done recently. I gave all the roses a boost of fertilizer in hopes of get- ting some blooms by fair time. They needed a bit of pruning and groom- ing, and they got a spray bath or two to wash off layers of dust and ash. The roses, as well as some other perennials, got a dose of fish emul- sion diluted with wa- ter. So far, I feel better about them, but am still waiting to see a spurt of growth energy. I think it just needs to get cooler. Another late sum- mer task is deadhead- ing flowers like Zinnias, Black-eyed Susan's, Sal- vias, Echinacea and other blooming flowers. Again, I will say right off that this is another job I can procrastinate for weeks. But once I get to it, I know immediately how happy the plants are and they will produce another nice flush of blooms just to show their apprecia- tion. In case you may be unsure about dead-head- ing, here is what to do. Using sharp pruners, or I also sometimes use scis- sors, cut off the spent blooms just above a leaf node. Sometimes you can see another little bud forming, that is a good sign, and cut just above that. You may want to prune to shape the plant up a bit also, or cut away damaged or bug infested parts. All of the plants in your yard will benefit from a nice bath like pre- viously mentioned for the roses. I use a hose-end sprayer and put in some dish soap. Add water, and then attach the hose and spray all the plants you can, especially the under sides of leaves if you no- tice those pesky tiny spi- der mites. If they are not a big problem, soapy wa- ter will usually take care of them. Or you can try insecticidal soap or a Neem oil product. On a positive note I am really happy to say that my perennial flow- ers are blooming nicely, especially the Agastache and Salvias and attract- ing many more big black bumblebees as well as the hummingbirds and but- terflies. I love to count how many I can spot on one plant. One morn- ing there were 9 bees on one plant as well as a busy hummingbird. Good breakfast they said. But what I really do like about right now is thinking ahead to plant- ing my late fall/win- ter flower containers. I know it's too hot. I know it's too early. And I know the plants are not even ready to sell at the gar- den centers. The Vincas and Marigolds are look- ing tired in my pots. So I keep pruning the spent blooms, give them a lit- tle boost of fertilizer, and plan their replacements. By late September, or mid-October, depending on the weather and tem- perature, I will change out many of my contain- ers that are on the deck or patio area. I love to combine Pansies with their cute, colorful faces, with taller prolific Snap- dragons. Pansies are available in such a va- riety of colors that it is nearly impossible to pick which ones to buy. But this riot of colors is sure to catch one's attention. Last year I added some Ornamental Kale and Or- namental cabbage which was a great long last- ing addition. These types of flowers thrive in the cooler weather, and will survive the usual light frosts we have here in Red Bluff and the sur- rounding area. They will definitely brighten those rainy (we hope) winter days. Some other possible choices for winter color might be Violas, Calen- dula, Cyclamens, Stock, Candytuft (Iberis), Eng- lish Daisies, and Prim- rose. They will also give nice bright color splashes throughout the win- ter months and up un- til hotter weather re- turns in April or so. They can be planted in con- tainers or directly in the ground. I often add a sys- temic that will take care of aphids, and you might have to watch out for slugs on the Kale or Cab- bage. I'm quite sure that any of these plants will give you as well as your garden a boost of happi- ness throughout the win- ter months. Red Bluff Garden Club meets at 1 p.m. the last Tuesday of each month at the Union Hall, 12889 Baker Road. Guests are welcome to attend. TheRedBluffGarden Club is affiliated with the Cascade District Garden Club; California Garden Clubs, Inc.; Pacific Region Garden Clubs and National Garden Clubs Inc. RED BLUFF GARDEN CLUB Thelong,hotsummer COURTESYPHOTO Doyouhavefoundtreasuresandareyoucurioustoknowtheirworth?TheKelly-GriggsHouseMuseumcanhelp you find the answer if you bring your items to appraisal day with John Humphries 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29. The renowned west coast antiques appraiser and talk-radio personality will offer $5 appraisals, and quality photos of overlarge items may be used. The event is first-come, first-served, with plenty of seating, at 311 Wash- ington St. in Red Bluff. This is a fundraiser for the museum's exterior restoration. For more information about the museum, visit kellygriggsmuseum.org. KELLY-GRIGGS MUSEUMTOHOLD APPRAISAL DAY LOS MOLINOS In the worst fire it has had since the town was practically wiped out ten years ago, Tehama suffered a loss of over $5,000 Wednesday night and Thursday morn- ing. The frame building belonging to H. Zuhorst and occupied by the Joa- quin Brass saloon, the Joe Thomas barbershop and the Kim Sing restau- rant, was totally destroyed with most of the fixtures and contents. Joaquin Brass estimates his loss at about $2,000, although this could not be ascer- tained exactly until the safe was cool enough to be opened. If all the con- tents of the safe escaped damage the loss will be reduced. Brass had insur- ance covering about half his loss. Zuhorst values the burned building at $1,000. It was covered by $800 in- surance. — Aug. 27, 1915 100 YEARS AGO... Fire sweeps through Tehama business section The following informa- tion is compiled from Red Bluff Police Department, Red Bluff Fire, Tehama County Sheriff's Depart- ment, Corning Police De- partment, Corning Fire, Cal Fire and California High- way Patrol logs. Battery RedBluffHighSchool: Two 15-year-old boys were involved in a fight across the street from the school in which one boy received a broken collarbone and the other was booked into Tehama County Juvenile Hall on the felony charge of battery causing injury. The other party was cited for misdemeanor battery. Fire 800block of Orange Street: A vehicle fire was reported at 3:11a.m. in Red Bluff. No one was injured and the fire was contained at 3:21a.m. The cause was not determined. Red Bluff Fire Depart- ment: The Office of Emergency Services engine at Red Bluff Fire was dispatched as part of a five- engine northern California regional strike team to the River Complex in Trinity County, which is 26percent contained at 57,993acres as of 2:30p.m. Wednesday. The lightning-caused fire started July 30. Pursuit State Route 99W: The sheriff's department as- sisted another agency about 8:30p.m. Tuesday with a suspect running from a stolen vehicle. The person was believed to have run into an orchard in the area on the east side of the road. The suspect was wearing a dark sweatshirt and shorts. Nothing further was avail- able. Missing 25000block of Post Ave- nue: A man reported his sis- ter, 63-year-old Vickie Reis, was missing and had last been contacted on July 14 at which time she was in the Seattle, Washington area. The brother was concerned as he believed Reis was in an abusive relationship and that a er contacting several family members no one had recently had contact with Reis. He also said her cell phone was not working. Animals Tehama Street: A woman reported her dog, a shih-tzu and schnauzer mix with groomed short black nose, was missing. Corning: A man called to re- port his pit bull was missing from the Corning area. Blossom Avenue: A man reported his brother-in- law's year and a half old male German shepherd Lucky was missing. He was wearing a blue collar. South Street: A woman called to report her medium- size unaltered black male wire haired terrier chihuahua mix was missing. He was last seen wearing a red col- lar around 7p.m. Sunday. Columbia Avenue: A man reported that three of his sheep were missing and it had been reported, but he wanted it documented in case they wandered into city limits. West Street: A woman called from West Street School to report her white chihuahua was lost in the area. Shots McKinley Avenue: At 10:32 p.m. Tuesday multiple calls reported shots fired in the area of Toomes Avenue and McKinley Avenue. Medical was called out to assist. Nothing further was avail- able. Suspicious Williams Avenue: A man called about 9:30a.m. Tues- day to report an unknown shirtless man in jeans had come into his yard in the 90 block of Williams and when he saw the reporting party the shirtless man le run- ning down Sale Lane toward McDonald's. The man was carrying a shirt and a black baseball cap. He was ac- companied by a woman in pajama pants with orange colored hair. The 200block of White Road: A 21-year-old man reported Tuesday evening that he had been staying with a friend who had friends not known to him staying the night and had awoken to find his backpack with his wallet in it was gone. The loss was valued at $400. A report was made a few hours prior from the 26-year-old resi- dent of the apartment who reported he woke to find his Playstation missing. The loss was valued at $700. Vandalism Deborah Drive: A woman reported about 6p.m. Tues- day coming home to hear a kicking sound in the garage area as she and her daugh- ter came in the front door. The back door was kicked in, but no one was seen in the area. Elva Avenue, Red Bluff: A woman reported Tuesday that a neighbor had shot her window with a BB gun. Meadowbrook Lane: A Corning man reported that his friend's daughter's boy- friend just keyed his car. The boy drove away in a white Acura. POLICE LOGS Thankyou! 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