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Gardening-tip:
Cancer FighterVinca, Catharanthus roseus, is a very special plant.
All parts or it contain poisonous alkaloids from which drugs in the treatment of leukaemia have been made.
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Category:
Tallest Sunflower
2007 Winner
Herbert L. Shelton
Carbondale, IL, USA
Variety: Not Known
Height: 15 feet, 5 - 3/4 inches (4.6 m, 15 cm)
Judge's Comments:
Since this category is judged by height, it was pretty easy.
This year, however, did blow away last year's winner by over 9 feet (2.7 m)!
Job well done.
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Category:
Best Makeover
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2007 Winner
Susan St.Pierre
North Adams, MA, USA
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Judge's Comments:
What impressed us most was the total transformation of the area. Obviously one picture was taken when the trees were dormant, and then again when the trees were leafed out, which alone can transform an area, but the fact that each stone was moved by hand was incredible. The raised beds now available for planting, and the lawn area than can now be used for other recreation or pure enjoyment, complements the rustic setting in a way that looks very natural and complements the existing area. Good use of materials.
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Category:
Best Makeover
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2007 Honorable Mention
Christopher Derrick
New Farm, Australia
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Judge's Comments:
The effect created in this makeover is very nice and the plant material relieves the eye of the existing concrete surrounding the area. The shrubbery in the back sheared to different heights creates some interest. Overall, a job well done.
Suggestions: The entire area seems very green. Use some different leaf textures and colors to create more interest. From the image it looks as though all very fine-leaved varieties were used. Some coarser textured plants, or plants with some different leaf colors could lend some appeal and excitement without taking away from the goal of a low maintenance yard.
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