Ruth B. French Library

Ruth B. French Library will be closed today, Wednesday, February 19th due to inclement weather! Stay safe and warm! 😉🥶☕️❄️📖

📣The Marshall County Library System is hosting a Bookmark Design Contest, and we want YOU to showcase your artistic talents!
✨ Age Categories:
📌 0–12
📌 13–17
📌 18+
🏆 Winners from each age group will have their designs displayed in the library for all to see!
🛑Stop by your local library (Holly Springs, Potts Camp Public Library, Ruth B. French Library) to grab an entry form or print one from home!
✨️Let your creativity shine and design a bookmark that inspires readers in your community! Good luck!

Marshall County Extension Office

September's Plant of the Month: Sunflower 🌻

Description: Sunflower is part of the daisy family. They are native to North & Central America. Bloom time: Summer until Frost. They are annuals except the Maximillan Sunflowers which are perennials. They come in a variety of colors ranging from white, yellow, yellow/orange, bronze and burgundy. Many grow one foot to six feet tall.

Purpose:
Sunflowers are great for pollinators and attract butterflies and bees.
Sunflowers are raised to harvest the seeds and oil.

Growing Conditions:
Sunflowers can be planted in Full Sun/well drainage soil by planting seeds or seedlings. It will take 8-10 days for germination and a total of 60 days prior to bloom time. It is recommended to do successor planting to be able to enjoy these cheerful flowers for several months.

Common Diseases/Pests:
Common pests are Aphids and Lygus bugs. Sunflowers release allelopathic chemicals and they grow and shouldn’t be planted near beans or potatoes.

Submitted by: Marti Markham, Marshall County Master Gardener💛🤍