North Jefferson News, Gardendale, AL Community News

Last day for ball registration

2011-02-15T14:04:36-06:00

Today is last day for Morris Youth Association baseball/softball registration. You can register at Warrior Elementary School Gym from 9 a.m. till noon. The cost is $145 for ages 5-12 and $65 for ages 3-4.

Winter camp meeting set for Feb. 20

2011-02-15T13:57:52-06:00

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner; remember all those you love, not just on Valentine’s Day, but every day. We are not promised tomorrow, so lets make every day count.

Remember your loved ones this week

2011-02-15T13:54:56-06:00

Happy birthday to my oldest daughter, Raygan Pelkey. Raygan is turning 4 Tuesday. Raygan, you have been such a blessing to raise and I am honored and privileged to have you as my daughter.

Liver U talk coming to Fultondale

2011-02-15T13:53:12-06:00

Fultondale City Council meets the second Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. and the fourth Monday at 11:30 a.m. at Fultondale City Hall. Meetings are open to the public.

What to do at the first sign of bugs

2011-02-15T13:51:37-06:00

Garden tip: At the first sign of bugs, mix one quart of warm water, five drops of liquid soap, five drops of ammonia and one drop of Listerine mouthwash.

Use banana peels for plants

2010-08-18T08:00:00-05:00

Garden Tip: When you boil eggs, keep the water that the eggs were boiled in along with the egg shells. You can pour the water and shells around tomato plants to keep down blossom-end rot.

A mixture to keep white flies away

2010-07-19T11:30:00-05:00

Garden tip: White flies are on several plants at this writing. Mix one tablespoon of dish liquid with 1/4 cup of Listerine mouth wash with 1/4 cup of ammonia and one tablespoon of garlic powder. Over spray with this mixture in one gallon of warm water. Use the spray mixture while the water is still warm. You can use a quart sprayer or a gallon sprayer.

Mixture to solve fern problems

2010-06-28T11:30:00-05:00

If you are having trouble with your ferns, use this mixture.

Mixture to use when transplanting shrubs

2010-06-01T11:30:00-05:00

Garden tip: When you transplant a shrub or tree, mix in one gallon of warm water, 1/3 cup hydrogen peroxide, 1/4 cup of baby shampoo, 4 tablespoons of instant tea granules and 2 tablespoons of fish emulsion.

Autism events scheduled for April

2010-04-09T06:48:43-05:00

April is Autism Awareness Month. There are a couple of things going on in the area. You can visit www.alabamaautism.org for more information, to register for these events, or to make a much-needed donation to this wonderful organization.