I stopped by Toad Hollow again this morning. When I arrived, Nina West suggested I smell the spurge, this yellowish-green blooming stuff. No smell. When the breeze blows across this plant, she said, the air smells like honey.
Well, it was too cool, but an hour or so later, the sun had warmed up the plants [...]
Filed under: E-town, events, places on May 11th, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Red Zinger
Only a couple dozen of the hundreds of iris are blooming this weekend at the annual Toad Hollow Iris Tour. The calendar is ahead of the blooming - the big burst of flowers will likely appear during the week - and flower lovers are invited back to Toad Hollow next weekend.
Toad Hollow is several [...]
Filed under: E-town, events on May 10th, 2008 | 3 Comments »
For more information on these events in Council Grove, click here.
Filed under: events, history, small towns on May 6th, 2008 | No Comments »
The vinca vine is happy near the back porch.
And a happy white iris.
Speaking of iris, you might want to head out to Toad Hollow this weekend.
Toad Hollow’s annual Iris Tour is on Mother’s Day weekend. Experience over 300 varieties of iris, from mini, border and tall-bearded types and in every color combination imaginable. At this [...]
Filed under: E-town, events, seasons on May 5th, 2008 | No Comments »
Emporia’s own Clint Bowyer won at Richmond, VA., last night.
Clint will be in Emporia this Tuesday to host the Clint Bowyer Charity Golf Event which will benefit the Emporia Community Foundation.
Yay Clint X 2!
Filed under: E-town, Kansans, events on May 4th, 2008 | 3 Comments »
This weekend - in Concordia - the 19th Annual Kansas Sampler Festival.
Sat., May 3, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Sun., May 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.Concordia’s City Park, 11th and WashingtonAdults $5; Children 7-14 $3
It’s a living brochure of Kansas!
More than 145 communities will have booths
(day trip planning, entertainment, food, demonstrations — all Kansas!)
For more information: KansasSampler.org/festival
Filed under: events on April 28th, 2008 | No Comments »
This morning - First Baptist Church - Eighth & Constitution
First Annual Bike Show and Recognition Rally. There’s a bike show and the 10:45 service will be devoted to recognition of all military and service personnel.
Also honored will be the CMA Heartland Samaritan Riders, the Patriot Guard Riders, Civil Air Patrol Color and Honor Guard.
At 11:30 [...]
Filed under: E-town, churches, events on April 27th, 2008 | No Comments »
The Anderson Building at the Lyon County Faigrounds was the site of this morning’s Annual Plant Sale put on by the Emporia Gardeners of America.
Tom Haskett, Master Gardener and Flyover Friend.
Filed under: E-town, events on April 26th, 2008 | 8 Comments »
Imo McCosh looks at the monitor and takes her own photo with the click of a mouse during Dave’s self-portrait project on Saturday. Alex Johnston watches.
Filed under: E-town, events on April 25th, 2008 | 5 Comments »
