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ByJudyPaul This alphabet theme is going to be fun for me. As I thought about B, I kept hearing that old tune in my head, "the birds and the bees and the flowers and the trees, the moon up above and a thing called love…" Thanks to Google, I can give credit to Dean Martin for that old time fa- vorite. It's a good gardening tune to sing while you work. Enticing birds, bees, and butterflies into your gar- dens gives a deeper dimen- sion and greater enjoyment. I know I have mentioned before how my husband feeds birds in our yard and we have added water foun- tains and a bird bath for their use. Most mornings we enjoy our coffee on the deck and watch our birds. The hummingbirds are al- ways the most boisterous and sneak in for little sips of their sugar water. The amount they drink varies with the nectar available from flower sources. My previous article was about Agastache, a plant all three B creatures love. Some other plants to con- sider if you would like a B friendly garden could be Salvias, Asters, Bee Balm, Catmint, Cosmos, Echina- cea, Honeysuckle, Zinnias (a huge butterfly favorite), Lavender, herbs, and cer- tainly native wildflowers. Vegetables and fruits of all kinds are great, as of course are fruit trees. Plants like Salvia that are tubular or have landing platforms or flower spikes are favorites. I read that bees are partial to blues and yellows, as butter- flies are said too also. Right now I have butterflies lov- ing my Zinnias which are mostly red, orange, and pink. This of course is only a partial list of ideas as there are just so many won- derful flowers. Grasses are another idea for a creature friendly gar- den. In addition to be- ing easy to care for, many birds will enjoy the seeds. I purchased 6 Sporobolus airoides as the catalog said birds love the seeds and use the grass for nests. Sounds like a winner to me and I will see how it works. They look good so far just being planted this spring. The Lesser Finches that come in our yard seem to love not just flowers with seeds, but they feast on the leaves too, making them a bit un- sightly, although obviously tasty to them! Besides the nectar rich plants, a source of water is necessary. A bird bath with some rocks works for bees. They don't want it too deep. They all seem to like some slightly moving wa- ter like in trickling foun- tains. It's fun to watch the birds, especially humming- birds, take a little bath in the fountains and get their drinks too. Trees give shel- ter to the birds, and some dry open ground area can be homes for some bees. I read that some bees like old mouse holes for a home. Whether to use insec- ticides and which to con- sider is another big deci- sion if you want to create a B friendly yard. Research is finding that a large group of products which contain ne- onicotinoids can be harm- ful to bees. They believe it makes them susceptible to more parasites and patho- gens. You have probably heard how the bee popu- lation is declining. This would be a scary outcome as we need the bees for pol- lination of crops, food, and flowers. A safe approach is to treat problems naturally. Read labels carefully and follow instructions exactly. One of the types getting a bad grade are systemic in- secticides like Bayer prod- ucts for roses and flowers. There are many products which contain these chem- icals. Confusing the issue is that the active ingredi- ent may be called another name like Imidacloprid. By growing your plants with natural products in good composted soil, your plants will be healthier and can withstand some insects more easily. Strive towards keeping a balance with na- ture, finding ways to exist together. Creating a crea- ture and plant happy envi- ronment is not a process to be completed quickly, but rather on ongoing journey with beauty, satisfaction, and trial and error along the way. If this sounds ap- pealing to you, come join our Red Bluff Garden Club! We meet the last Tuesday of each month. Our next meet- ing will be August 30, 1 p.m. at the Community Center. 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 B is f or b ir ds , be es a nd b ut te r fl ie s CONTRIBUTED Swallowtail butterfly enjoy zinnias. 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 Highway Patrol logs. Arrest DanielJosephMarshall: 37, of Red Bluff was ar- rested Tuesday in the 700 block of Antelope Boule- vard. He was booked into Tehama County Jail on the felony charge of posses- sion of burglary tools and probation violation and the misdemeanor charges of driving on a suspended license and possession of controlled substance paraphernalia. Bail was $19,140. Charges Northbound Interstate 5at Bowman Road: Ad- ditional charges were filed against Justin Donovan Durrand-Early, 43, of Red Bluff who was arrested Tuesday following a col- lision about 7:30a.m. in which he was found naked in the area between the freeway and the ramp by law enforcement a er fleeing the collision. Addi- tional charges filed include criminal threats, disorderly conduct: lewd acts, resist- ing or obstructing a peace officer and unlawful to drive unless licensed. Initial charges included DUI: drug, hit and run without notify- ing owner, possession of a controlled substance and vehicle the . Bail was $95,520. Disturbance 99W: A man reported about 7:45a.m. Tuesday that his stepson was caus- ing a disturbance at his residence at the Western Manor where the stepson reportedly broke a window. The suspect was last seen leaving the residence in a white Chevrolet Impala headed towards Solano Street. At 7:57a.m., police received a call from a 7-11 employee who said two men had come into the store with what looked like blood on them making comments that they had beat someone up before they le the store in a white Impala. Fire Rio Vista Lane: A residen- tial structure fire reported at 11:22a.m. Tuesday was electrical-caused. The fire was contained at 11:54 a.m. with an estimated $50,000in damage. There were no injuries. Stalker Edith Avenue, cross of Blackburn Avenue: A man reportedly tried to get into his ex-girlfriend's car about 3p.m. Tuesday and was possibly stalking her according to the victim. While trying to get into the vehicle he kicked the window, cracking it. The woman asked for extra pa- trol around her residence. Suspicious Antelope Bouelvard: Just before 1a.m. a man was reportedly chasing cus- tomers and being hostile toward staff at Denny's. He was last seen walking on the bridge wearing a dark blue tank, gray shorts and a black hat. The s 22100block Chase Avenue: A truck engine scanner and a laptop were stolen from a residence. The the may have been a guest of the occupant. 6200Santa Cruz Avenue: A green PBM 300-gallon strip sprayer was stolen. 19800block Live Oak Road: A saddle and bridle were stolen from a trailer. Toomes Avenue: A 42- inch Vizio television was stolen from a residence at the Salado Orchard Apart- ments. South Main Street: A motion light was taken sometime Monday night from a residence at the Leisure Lake Estates. Washington Street: A green mountain bike was stolen from a residence. Vandalism Main Street: Two windows were broken out about 4 a.m. at Ramos Donuts when an unknown person either shot or threw some- thing through the window. Little Ridge Road, cross of Quail Ridge Road: The Cottonwood Post Office reported vandalism to and the of mail from a cluster mailbox. Youth Scottsdale Way: A 12-year-old girl was seen smoking cigarettes in front of an apartment in the area. A check was made, but the girl was not found. Police Logs We have said it many times before and repeat it here, that the Lassen Na- tional Park and adjacent country is destined to be the playground of the Pa- cific Coast. It offers every- thing in the way of wild and romantic scenery that the city chap is looking for, and that the country folks never tire of and know best how to enjoy. Radiating about the base of Mount Lassen for more than a score of miles is a country of such sublime beauty and bigness as to dwarf human conception. The soul of man is not infinite enough to drink of its fullness. The artist can not put it on can- vas nor the poet into verse. It can be enjoyed for what it is, without being appre- ciated for all it means. Here nature is both peace- ful and riotous. On the one hand are placid lakes and picturesque valleys, on the other steaming springs of mud and water that splut- ter and roar and explode. There are the peaceful for- ests of pine and fire, and the rumbling mountain streams that come roaring icy cold from a field of snow thousands of feet above sea level. There are precipitous canyons buttressed by per- pendicular walls of granite, challenging the hardiest of mountaineers. An over all this country of marvelous variety towers Mount Las- sen, the most widely dis- cussed peak on the Amer- ican continent today. Si- lent and somber in its coat of gray it has startled the continent more than a hun- dred times the past two years by volcanic eruptions that have thrown debris to a height of thirty thousand feet. It is a fitting center for a great national park and future years will see thou- sands of tourists disport- ing themselves about its base and scrambling to its summit. — Aug. 18, 1916 100 YEARS AGO... A riot of beauty spots in Lassen National Park The at large position on the Red Bluff Community and Senior Center Com- mission is vacant and ap- plicants are being sought. The Red Bluff Commu- nity and Senior Center Commission, established in April, is made up of two members of the Tehama County Board of Supervi- sors, two members of the Red Bluff City Council and on at large county resident. The commission reviews the annual budget and the facility's physical condition, makes recommendations regarding rental fees and fee exemption guidelines and provides advice on the operation of the facility. Those interested in serv- ing on the commission are asked to submit a letter of interest to Tehama County Administration, 727 Oak St. in Red Bluff, 96080. The deadline for submitting a letter is Aug. 31. Include your name, qualifications, address and phone number. The successful candi- date will be appointed by the elected officials serving on the commission. Formoreinformation,call Julie Sisneros at 527-4655. COMMISSION Applicants sought for community center panel The Salvation Army's Red Bluff food pantry is extremely low and the public is asked to help out by visiting a food drive 3-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1 at the Grocery Outlet park- ing lot. Needed the most are non-perishable items, in- cluding canned fruits, vegetables, meats like canned tuna and chicken, beans and soups; dry goods such as rice, beans, cereal, oatmeal, pasta and pasta sauce, maca- roni and cheese, crackers, boxed dinners and pow- dered milk. Donations also will be accepted Monday through Friday at the Red Bluff Salvation Army, 940 Wal- nut St. For more information, call 953-7203 or 527- 8530. DONATIONS Salvation Army will hold food drive Sept. 1 530-840-0466 For more info call Colette BETTERCHOICEREALESTATE ★★★OPENHOUSE!!!★★★ SUNDAY, AUGUST 21 ST 11 AM-2 PM!! 23055 RICHFIELD ROAD, RICHFIELD 3BD 2 BATH ON OVER AN ACRE, SHOP, MAN CAVE, TENNIS COURT VERY UNIQUE PLACE THAT HAS IT ALL IN THE WELL DESIRED RICHFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT. 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