The Saluda Community Land Trust will celebrate another year at its fifth annual meeting on Wednesday, April 25 at 6:30 p.m. in the parish hall at the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration in Saluda. SCLT officials said 2011 was a successful year for the organization and the community because of the dedicated members and volunteers. Hors d’oeuvres prepared locally with an assortment of beverages will be served. Everyone is welcome.
John Vining will speak about native woody shrubs. Vining is a native of Polk County and has been associated with the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service for nearly 30 years. In one of his many accomplishments, he created the “Showstopper Plants” publication, which features unique woody ornamentals. Organizers said Vining has dedicated his efforts throughout his career to beautifying Polk County and making it a better place to live for all.
– article submitted by Laura Smith Williams