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Garden Club If you are comfortable not always being in control of your garden, the hollyhock might just be the flower for you. Once established in a yard, this biennial broadcasts seeds to every nook and cranny, sidewalk crack and unreachable corner regardless of soil or water and begins a new life. It is no wonder they were nicknames, "Alley Orchids." They do well at Four Seasons and are tall, bright, showy attractants for hummingbirds, butterflies and bees. Hollyhocks are believed to have originated in southern China, became favorites in English gardens and migrated to the Americas with missionaries and settlers. They bloom the second year (some varieties bloom the first year) and have a strong tap root that survives our winter weather. The plants are drought resistant but don't mind a frequent drink or two. The blooms vary from white to yellow to red to purple on stalks that can $25 off any Waste reach well over our walls. There are two types of hollyhock plants. The true hollyhock is of the Alcea species. This plant grows quite tall, has heart-shaped leaves and produces double blooms in a variety of colors. The Althaea species of hollyhock is recognized for its medicinal and healing properties. It is the shorter of the two species, has round leaves and as is known as the "marshmallow plant." Hollyhocks were found in the grave of a Neanderthal man from more than 50,000 years ago. Tudors used hollyhock dried roots for additions to their wine to stave off blood clots and miscarriages. The Chinese used it in many of their recipes. Hazel buds, wild thyme, marigolds, and hollyhocks supposedly enabled anyone who ate it see fairies. Additional information is at www. gardenguides.com/74814-hollyhocks. html#ixzz2RxmcbyY8. $500 off King Garbage Disposal 1/2hp and 1hp models with installation. Lifetime parts and labor warranty on 1hp models New Bliss Walk-In Bath Tub, and tile surround with purchase and installation Exp. July 1, 2013 Exp. July 1, 2013 Due to schedule conflicts and waning enthusiasm, the Garden Club is now dormant. New leadership is needed by several homeowners willing to devote time to prepare meetings, arrange speakers and handle administrative tasks associated with these meetings. In the meantime this column will continue to offer insights into gardening here at Four Seasons. ~ Leonard Tavernetti $150 off any Nuvo Salt Free Water Softener System with installation Exp. July 1, 2013 $100 off any American made Bradford White Water Heater with installation Exp. July 1, 2013 All coupons cannot be combined with other offers or discounts CLUBS & GROUPS | FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | JUNE 2013 37