2-for-1 gardens – Wakehurst photo Jim Holden
Discover the woodlands of the world in Kew’s wild botanic garden, from giant Californian redwoods to rare Australian Wollemi pines, South American monkey puzzles to white-stemmed Himalayan birches. The woodlands and meadows are carpeted with wildflowers and full of wildlife, offering shady walks, sunny glades, secluded seats and picturesque views. With over 450 acres to explore, there’s plenty of space for long leisurely strolls and lots to enjoy in every season. Azaleas, rhododendrons and magnolias adorn the landscape in spring and early summer, while autumn foliage lights up the woodlands and reflects in the ponds. There are wetland boardwalks, lush water gardens and a nature reserve, while more formal areas include a fragrant winter garden and a walled garden brimming with colourful sun-lovers.
New senior housing planned in Wilmington
By Gary Huffenberger - ghuffenberger@wnewsj.com
A rendering of some of the 32 senior residential units to be built on Prairie Avenue at the site where the Quaker Apartments building is now.
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WILMINGTON A three-story apartment building on Prairie Avenue will be demolished, and replaced with six one-story buildings for seniors.
This Episcopal Retirement Services Affordable Living LLC development, to be named Prairie Gardens, is anticipated to start later this year and has an end-of-2022 time frame to complete construction, said Bona Kim, an associate with ATA Beilharaz Architects out of Cincinnati.
Tarrant County reports 72 deaths from 4- month period
Based on investigation into death reports provided from the state, Tarrant County health officials reported an additional 72 deaths on Friday. Two deaths were from November, one from December, and 61 from January and seven from February.
The deaths were among men and women ranging in age from in their 40s to over 90 years old.
Health officials said all 72 had underlying health problems.
Since its first death in March, Tarrant County has confirmed 2,625 deaths.
The county also reported 920 additional COVID-19 cases on Friday.
Denton County reports 8 more deaths
Denton County Public Health announced eight more residents died as a result of COVID-19, bringing the total to 382 deaths in the county.
Updated on February 12, 2021 at 11:49 pm
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Denton County Public Health reports eight more COVID-19 deaths and an additional 529 new cases of the virus Friday while adding there are only seven available ICU beds in the county.
The county said the latest deaths included the following victims:
A female over 80 who was a resident of Prairie Estates in Frisco
A male in his 70s who was a resident of Prairie Estates in Frisco
A male over 80 who was a resident of Autumn Leaves of Carrollton
A female in her 70s who was a resident of Corinth
A male over 80 who was a resident of Hollymead in Flower Mound
Denton County Public Health is reporting 737 new cases of COVID-19 Thursday along with five new deaths and only a slight decrease in people hospitalized for the.