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Sweet Caroline Medusa Green taking the garden world by storm

This container featuring Supertunia Black Cherry petunia, Superbena Peachy Keen verbena and Sweet Carolina Medusa Green shows the versatility of this ornamental sweet potato. Photos by Norman Winter

Sweet Caroline Medusa Green ornamental sweet potato makes its debut this spring with the most exotic texture and compact habit in the industry.

Sweet Caroline Medusa Green taking the garden world by storm

Sun, 03/07/2021 - 5:00am

It’s fun to see what all of the horticultural pundits write about after the plant trials run their course across the country. I can tell you that Medusa was, and still is, the talk of the town. I know you are already wondering, ‘Medusa who?’ And does she have snakes coming out of her head? The answer is no, and she is Sweet Caroline Medusa Green ornamental sweet potato.

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Brucato landscape relies on large stone edging to hold rock mulches in place.

Easy-care Knockout roses line front yard at Dominguez home.

Large dry creek protects McGee house entry from rainwater runoff.

Gonzales planting bed includes agave, yuccas, and yellow coreopsis. Photos courtesy of Sharon Lockett

Landscape pavers define shaded bed under pergola at the Mallard home.

Rainwater tank in corner of Longs’ enclosed courtyard supports variety of plants. Photos courtesy of Sharon Lockett

Yard of the Month

Sun, 03/07/2021 - 5:00am

After February’s freezing weather, San Marcos yards remain in recovery mode until warmer temperatures encourage new growth. So instead of a featured yard for March, here’s a selection of March winners from recent years. Most homeowners face challenges with water management (drought or deluge) and/or browsing deer, but native plants in local landscapes usually survive cold weather, even if cut back near the ground.

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Answers to Go

Sun, 03/07/2021 - 5:00am

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Sinai Pentecostal Church Pastor Sam Montoya (right) will celebrate his 50th anniversary as a pastor on Sunday. Above, Sam and his wife Melba sit together at a pew inside the church. Sinai will hold two services Sunday celebrating the Montoyas time at the church — 8:30 a.m. in Spanish and 10:30 a.m. in English. Daily Record photo by Nick Castillo

'THE HIGHLIGHT OF MY LIFE': Montoyas celebrate 50th anniversary as pastors of Sinai Pentecostal Church

Sat, 03/06/2021 - 1:52pm

When Sam Montoya arrived in San Marcos, he was just 21 years old. A fresh face in the community as the new pastor of Sinai Pentecostal Church.

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Left, Blue Dahlia Bistro's Coq au Vin Blanc — a savory chicken stew with mushrooms, garlic, capers, prosciutto, all cooked in a white wine cream sauce served with a side salad. Above, Blue Dahlia's breakfast sandwich served with mixed greens. Daily Record photos by Nick Castillo & Lance Winter

Foodie Friday: Blue Dahlia Bistro

Thu, 03/04/2021 - 7:03pm

San Marcos is blessed with a variety of great eating establishments but if you’re looking for something that is not so ordinary then you’ve got to try Blue Dahlia Bistro.

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Above, Fresco — a new restaurant located at The Lyndon at Springtown, 200 Springtown Way, Suite 120 — is now open. Photo courtesy of Fresco

Fresco now open at The Lyndon at Springtown

Thu, 03/04/2021 - 7:00pm

Fresco, a new restaurant located at The Lyndon at Springtown, is now open.

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Jason Giulietti

Another Amazon facility coming to greater San Marcos and there’s cause to celebrate

Wed, 03/03/2021 - 6:39pm

A rising tide lifts all boats, and on Wednesday, a massive tide arrived.

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M. Ray Perryman

The Economist: What went wrong?

Wed, 03/03/2021 - 6:37pm

What went wrong with the Texas power grid during the recent extreme weather event? Everything — but it’s complicated.

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Señorita Rosalita Cleome celebrates her 15th

Señorita Rosalita cleome celebrates 15 years and 237 awards as recognition of the best cleome in the market. Photos by Norman Winter

Señorita Rosalita Cleome celebrates her 15th

Sun, 02/28/2021 - 5:00am

The fiesta de quince años is a celebration of a girl’s 15th birthday, obviously with its cultural roots in Mexico and throughout Latin America. The girl celebrating her 15th birthday is a quinceañera. While I am not exactly sure of the birthday, it was 15 years ago that our girl of the plant world Señorita Rosalita cleome won her first award. Today she has won 237 of the top awards in the country and forever changed the world when it comes to using the cleome in the landscape. Before the arrival of Señorita Rosalita

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San Marcos’ own Bennie Cherry, a.k.a. BC the Ice God. Submitted photo

Froze means, “Water in its rock-solid form.” BC performs for a packed house at LongHorn Daquiris, a venue that supports local artists. “When someone can feel your energy and then take that energy and apply it to something for them, that’s just the greatest blessing.” Cherry said.

With BC’s first project, Froze Vol. 1, he achieved the certified rank of one million streams on Spotify. Find BC’s music there and on Apple Music, Soundcloud and YouTube as well.

BC the Ice God is the first rap artist to headline a show at the San Marcos’ historic Cheatham Street Warehouse. “Their sound system is amazing.” Photos submitted by Bennie Cherry

‘Be Froze’

Sun, 02/28/2021 - 5:00am

Bennie Cherry moved to San Marcos from Las Vegas in second grade, where he attended Crockett Elementary before the new building was built. He grew up alongside his classmates, earning Crockett Cash and getting involved with sports. Like many San Marcans, Cherry played basketball under Coach Charles Austin, who told Cherry that on the court, he had ice water in his veins.