Avery Ranch - April 2016

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On March 5th , all roads in the Northwest part of Austin lead to only one place-Brushy Creek Community Center, to celebrate International Women's festival. From the impressive turnout, there is no doubt that every event organized by the wining trio- Rasna, Kalyani and Bhavani (Memories and Events) is fast evolving as a thread that sews hearts in the Indian community together.

There's nothing quite like riding back to our nostalgic memories of silk kurtis, dangling earrings and embroidered tops. This event was one of the adventuresome element of honoring our shared sisterhood in a foreign land. Some exciting journeys at this event included mother-daughter dances as remixed by DJ Nish. The bond of friendship was an essential feature running through the highlights of the day.

Rasna Kukreja, one of the organizers, welcomed the gathered guests and expressed her happiness in uniting the Indian community on this occasion. She offered her sincere thanks to the local women entrepreneurs including Indy Vogue, Nistarika collection, Neha Beauty , Stella and Dot, Glitter Garnet, Sweetzions, Devi's collection Shop Jaipore, who helped make this event a resounding success.

There was a colorful potpourri of cultural events, like only a country as diverse as India could offer, each one distinct and adding to the expression of the colorful bouquet that is India. Most dances had participation from diverse communities, which truly represents the spirit of multicultural Austin. That is what building bonds of friendship is all about.

The exhibition stalls held their own with interesting displays of jewelry, baked goods, handicrafts, ethnic Indian garments for the visitors. Women flocked to these stalls to buy Punjabi suits, breezy skirts, tops and colorful saris. The diverse guests and booth vendors were a reminder that US and India have more in common than we realize. We can achieve more by building on these ties and working together in a shrinking world.

Sisterhood is GlobalBy: Sugandha Jain

The aroma wafting from the food stalls offered stiff competition to the cultural offerings on stage, enticing the crowds. As the sun began to set on the beautiful community center, the excitement was palpable in the air as the crowds eagerly settled to dance and relish the veritable smörgåsbord of culinary delights. The completeness of an Indian meal was added by garam chai.

Everyone who attended left with the feeling of having been treated as a beloved guest. This warm memory of an evening well-spent will take us through the coming months of spring until we meet again for another event led by Rasna and her team.

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Honey bees are beneficial by producing honey, wax and pollinating crops. With warmer temperatures, honey bees are becoming more active

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together. The swarm may stay in a location from a few hours to a week. Swarms are produced as a part of the colony’s reproductive process. An established colony produces a new queen, causing the old queen and half the worker bees to leave the colony to search for a new nesting location. Swarming honey bees are usually gentle and unlikely to sting. Swarms are not protecting their home, food or offspring. Scout bees are sent out from the swarm to search for a nesting site. Colonies produce comb and honey and are defensive. Bees from a colony are more likely to sting as they are guarding their home, food and offspring.

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seal any holes found in walls where pipes enter the home, cracks in window framing, knotholes, weep holes, or cracks between wood and brick junctures.

While many enjoy having honey bees around, some people are severely allergic to their venom. This, along with other situations, such as bees located near sensitive areas (such as playgrounds) may require removal or even extermination of the bees.

People should NOT try remove or exterminate bees on their own. Beekeepers and pest control companies have equipment to carry out these jobs in a safe manner. The city or county does not provide bee removal services.

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Use this list to help you figure out what gardening tasks you want to accomplish this month.PlanningWhen purchasing bedding annuals this spring, choose properly

grown plants with good color. Buy plants with well-developed root systems that are vigorous, but not too large for their pots. Plants that bloom in the pack are often root bound and can be set back for several weeks after being transplanted. Plants not yet in bloom will actually bloom sooner, be better established and grow faster.

For hot-weather color, select one of the following: Gloriosa Daisy, Madagascar Periwinkle, Ornamental Peppers, Mexican Zinnia or Amaranthus 'Joseph's Coat. Plan to attract hummingbirds to your garden this year by planting red or orange flowers. Monarda (common names: beebalm, horsemint, Oswego tea, and bergamot) is a good perennial plant that thrives in sun and provides nectar for these small birds.PlantingBegin to plant seedlings of warm-season vegetables such as

tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants. You can also start your pumpkin seeds now.

Sow beets, beans, cucumbers, carrots, lettuce, sweet corn and radishes

Plant herbs such as thyme, sage, parsley, chives and basilSod or sow new lawns, and over seed damaged older lawnsStart planting out warm season annuals such as impatiens,

marigolds, petunias, sunflowers, zinnia, lobelia, alyssumFinish planting summer-flowering bulbs like tuberose, gladiolus,

dahlias, and callasPlant chervil, coriander, dill, rosemary, and summer savory outside

after the last spring frost date for your area. Your Extension agent should be able to give you the date.MaintenanceMulch soil to save water, smother weeds, keeps soil cooler. Spread

1-3 inches (2.5-7cm) of bark chips, compost, wood shavings, or other organic material under shrubs trees, annuals and vegetables. Thin vegetables that were sown too thickly, like basil, carrots, green onions, or lettuce. Prune spring-flowering shrubs and trees after bloom is over.

Fertilize everything right now, but do not feed spring-flowering shrubs like azaleas, camellias, and rhododendrons until after they have finished flowering. Use an acid based fertilizer. They also should be pruned after blooming.


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