Dividing irises

Irises need to be rejuvenated every few years. Irises that produce spring foliage but do not bloom is a clear indication that rhizomes need to be divided.Rhizomes are specialized stem structures that grow horizontally at, or just below, the surface of the ground.

Zucchini Rollatini makes a delightful taste of zucchini

In a typical summer, we would have an abundance of zucchini and other squash in our garden. However, for a couple of years we have dealt with squash bugs that have ultimately messed with our growing season. So, my zucchini adventures have been few and far between lately.

Commercialization defines wine

Wine is fermented grape juice, an agricultural product like green beans and corn. But that is not how we think about wine. Why?We think of wine as a consequence of culture rather than agri-culture.

No more throwaway days

So far, my life has consisted of two kinds of days: the keepers and the throwaways.In our home, we aren’t big on paper plates.We have dishes for every occasion. There are the delicate white dishes we received as wedding gifts.

POST ROTARY INDUCTS NEW MEMBERS

United Supermarket Store Manager Greg Castillo and Garza County Regional Juvenile Center Director Mike Breedlove were inducted by Post Rotary President Lynn Simpson during the club’s August 13 regular meeting at the Post Community Center.

POST PUBLIC LIBRARY NOTES

PAM HUMBLE | SPECIAL TO THE POST-DISPATCH With the completion of the Olympics, I think our readers are back to their favorite hobby. (I was one of those glued to the television as well.) What a fabulous performance from our USA team!

Creamy pesto pasta with fresh corn

The Heirloom KitchenPasta in any form is a favorite go-to meal, any day of the week. We bake it, boil it, toss it in salads, and put it in our soups, just to name a few.I look for all shapes and sizes of dried pasta.

Taking the steer by the horns

The Bathtub WriterFear has many faces. Some people are afraid of tornadoes. Others are afraid of childbirth. And then there are those who, rightfully so, fear a 775-pound steer.1970 was a year many people in West Texas faced their fears.

Did dinosaur extinction lead to wine?

Gus Clemens On WineDid the extinction of dinosaurs play a part in the creation of wine? While it may sound farfetched, according to an article in the prestigious, peer-reviewed scientific journal Nature Plants, there is scientific evidence to support the theory.

GARZA COUNTY TRAILBLAZERS MENU

Monday, August 19 – Baked chicken breast, augratin potatoes, peas & carrots, waldorf salad, cornbread, sliced banana in orange juice.Tuesday, August 20 – Beef enchiliada, borracho beans, Spanish rice, coleslaw, cornbread, apricots.