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Page 20 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Thursday, July 6-July 12, 2023 Here are the results: • 1st place, 9.31 lbs, Buddy & Bentlee Black $470 • 2nd place, 8.96 lbs, Jeremy Bouldin & Maverick Canipe $232. • 3rd place, 6.41 lbs, Daniel Sparks $82. • 4th place, 5.94lbs Bransen Christopher & Josh Russell $41. Big Largemouth • 3.26 lbs, Billy Dover & Wendell Leonard $165. Anglers Choice Marine Bonus Bucks: Buddy Black $100. Next week, July 6th they move to a 3 fi sh limit. Stay safe on the water and don't forget if you have a fi shing story or picture, email them to me at mawlovesherbabies@gmail.com Local Fishing Report Tammy Melton with The Anglers Choice Thursday Night Tournament at Moss Lake reported to have 33 boats June 29th. I Just came back from a river-fi shing trip with a friend. It was a beautiful morning to be on the water. This time of year, the early morning is usually the best because the heat really picks up about mid-morning. This day was no different. By 10:30, our hopes were fried, along with our back and neck. But even before that, the action was minimal at best. We caught a few small ones, but never really got into the smallmouth population we had hoped for. It seems the last few times we have gone, we have left with the same results. We have fun. We love the comradery. The outdoors is beautiful. But the fi shing has been disappointing. After three times on the same fl oat, discouraging. The thoughts of doing it again? Depressing. And that is the way it works in other parts of our lives as well. More important parts. All of us get disappointed. To be disappointed means that an appointment has been missed or lost. This simply means that some things we expected to happen, didn't. As long as we have any expectations whatsoever, we all will have disappointments. Being disappointed continually can lead to a deeper problem. Discouragement. It is the loss of courage. It's saying, since I have been disappointed so much, I am no longer confi dent in anything good happening. I have lost the courage to continue down the same path I've been going. If one remains without courage long enough, he becomes depressed. Depression is when life has seemingly been squeezed out. Life has been pressed from us. Many of us know what each of these feels like. Some linger longer in discouragement and depression. Some suffer in ways that the rest of us cannot imagine. That's why it is so important for us to encourage one another. Because, while disappointments are universal and even come from strong faith, discouragement comes from its lack. That's why throughout the scriptures, we are continually told to "be of good courage." And that is also why we are to be people of "Encouragement." The "en" means to cause. It simply means we are to cause courage in other people. The temptation to lose courage can come from a lot of things, but it always starts with fear of the unknown. It can be the unknown about a job, a sickness, a death, or the next move. This is the predicament of everyone around us. And while I may not have the answer they need, I can choose to cause courage to come into their lives by my words and actions. When you think of the favorite people of your past – the teachers, friends, family members, neighbors; they are your favorite because they believed you could do anything. They instilled courage. They didn't ignore your problems or diffi culties, they just believed the greatest partnership known to man was you and God. By By Gary Miller Gary Miller Aiming Outdoorsmen Toward Christ Gary Miller has written Outdoor Truths articles for 20 years. He also speaks at wild-game dinners and men's events for churches and associations. gary@outdoortruths.org GARY MILLER Perennials can add color and vibrancy to any garden. One of the more desirable components of perennials is that they come back year after year, meaning home- owners do not have to invest in a gardenful of new flow- ers every year. That can add up to considerable savings. Perennials often form the foundation of beautiful gar- dens. Annuals only grow for one season, produce seeds and then die. However, perennials die back to the ground every autumn and their roots survive the win- ter. So the plants reemerge in the spring, according to The Farmer's Almanac. Some perennials are short- lived, meaning they will come back a few consecu- tive years; others will last for decades. Though planted perenni- als require less maintenance than annuals, they are not completely maintenance- free. Certain care is needed to help perennials thrive, and that starts with the soil. In fact, soil is the single most important factor for growing healthy plants. Penn State Extension says most perennials grow ide- ally in well drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0 to 7.0. In addition, organic matter can improve soil texture and water-holding ability. When including perenni- als in the garden, make sure you wait for the right time to plant them. The ideal time is during the spring or fall. Perennials come as container-grown perennials, which already have been established in the soil. Bare- root perennials are just roots How to care for perennials that are often packed in peat moss. In order to plant bare- root perennials, soak the roots in water for several minutes before gently planting in the ground, indicates the how-to resource Tip Bulletin. Perennials should be wa- tered deeply, especially dur- ing the first growing season. However, the soil should never be overly dry or wet. Most perennials do not need to be fertilized heavily. A sin- gle application in the spring typically is all that's needed. Care along the way can include deadheading spent flowers so that plants can use their energy on seed produc- tion and reblooming. Peren- nials should be divided when they grow large, every three to four years when the plants are not in bloom. Perennials produce fewer flowers or may look sickly when the time has passed to divide them. Early spring often is a good time to divide perennials, advises The Farmer's Almanac. A thick layer of mulch can help perennials to over- winter successfully. Peren- nials planted in containers will need to be transplanted into the garden before it gets cold because most containers cannot thoroughly insulate perennial roots. Apart from these strate- gies, perennials pretty much take care of themselves. As long as sunlight requirements match plant needs, the peren- nials should thrive. A thriving backyard gar- den requires homeowners to take steps to ensure the garden has the best envi- ronment in which to grow and thrive. The right tools and components, includ- ing trowels, rakes, soil, amendments, and fertilizer, can help gardeners create beautiful spaces. It's also important that pollinators are made to feel welcome in the garden. The United States De- partment of Agriculture reports that one-third of all agricultural output depends on pollinators. The USDA notes that insects and other animal pollinators are vital to the production of healthy crops for food, fibers, ed- ible oils, medicines, and other products. Pollina- tors also are essential for maintaining habitats and ecosystems that many wild animals rely on for food and shelter. The U.S. Forest Service says that, without pollina- tors, the human race and all of the earth's terrestrial ecosystems would not sur- vive. Pollination done the natural way often yields large, flavorful fruits. Pollinators are make- or-break components of large-scale agriculture, and they're just as important in private home gardens. The Pollinator Partnership, an organization that works to protect pollinators and their habitats across North America, says pollinators include bees, butterflies, beetles, birds, and bats. These animals travel from plant to plant carrying pol- len on their bodies. The fol- lowing are some ways to maintain healthy pollinator habitats. • Consider the soil and types of plants that will thrive in it before choosing what to plant. Fix drainage issues and plant with sun- light in mind. • Vary the colors and shapes of plants to attract a greater array of pollina- tors. Plant flowers close to vegetable gardens to attract pollinators. • Group plants together when planting to more ef- fectively attract pollinators. • Select plants that flower at different times of the year so that nectar and pollen sources are available year-round. • Whenever possible, choose native plants. • Avoid the use of pes- ticides. • Provide a water source for pollinators, such as a shallow dish with stones half-submerged for perch- ing. Pollinators are important for gardens, whether those gardens are commercial operations or small back- yard plots. Allow pollina- tors to share spaces and be mindful of behaviors that can threaten their survival. Pollinators are an important part of gardens 1x3 1x3 Full Color Full Color Only Only $ 48 48 Announce It With Color! 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