Page 5, The Journal, Buena Vista, GA, Wednesday, Juy 14, 2021 Don’t be Surprised by High Cotton CONCERT: Rockland Road this Saturday By Seth McAllister cotton plant PGR is to apply when the space songs – Merle I don’t know if you have ever to reveal between node 4 and node 5 is Continued from Page 1 heard the saying, “I’m in High the young greater than the width of your Haggard, The Cotton.” This is a pretty old developing three fi ngers on the stalk. This Beach Boys, never known a day without saying that dates back to when cotton boll. keeps the overall structure of Earth, Wind & it. And that’s just how they cotton was picked by hand. This boll the cotton plant more compact, Fire, and Stevie want it.” During those days, cotton was hosts more which makes harvest much Wonder, just They’re thrilled that the grown in the same fi elds year a couple more effi cient. It also aids in to name a few. pandemic has eased up and after year, and commercial fer- signaling the cotton plant to put “Big variety dozen seeds that are wrapped they’re back on the road. tilizer was not used, so many more effort into reproduction with lots of har- in a fl uffy lint, that we intend While they recently played fi elds had been severely robbed and less into vegetative growth. mony.” to pick at the end of the season. in front of 60,000 fans in of nutrients, and the overall In addition, a more compact They also However, it is not as simple as Ohio, they’re looking for- size of many cotton plants nev- plant holds less moisture in the weave some pa- it sounds. ward to playing the smaller er got very big in many cases. canopy, so there is less humidi- triot moments Once cotton is established venue in Buena Vista. This made it diffi cult to pick ty within the canopy to develop into their shows in a fi eld, it is a very vigorous, “Smaller venues are more because you constantly had to fungal pathogens that defoliate to express how woody like plant, that can grow intimate and personal, and stay hunched over as you picked cotton leaves, or infect bolls, or grateful they very quickly. Unfortunately, we like that,” said Paul, who The group’s famous parents/grandparents, cotton only a few inches off the injure/shed immature fruit. are for those with the mechanical harvesters noted that it’s easier to make Duane Allen and Norah Lee Allen ground. While this is a very basic over- who have that we use now, cotton bolls eye contact and interact with In high cotton, the plant grew view of what growers have to served in the military. They may be purchased at are less effi ciently picked, or the crowd. taller, and you didn’t have to knocked off the plant with cot- consider as they are timing PGR As a bonus, fans at Saturday’s the box offi ce located at What should fans expect th bend over, so it was a term of applications in a cotton fi eld, I show will experience a unique 108 4 Avenue (the door to ton plants get over about shoul- this Saturday at the concert good fortune to fi nd yourself hope this illustrates that deci- opening act – The Crescent Cir- the right of Coffee Club) or der high. This is termed rank in Buena Vista? Paul says picking “high cotton”. Howev- sions are very expensive, and cus, which promises plenty of online at Eventbrite.com. cotton, plants that have a longer that while they stay true to er, now with the use of com- need to be timely to maximize magic and laughs. For more info dial 229-649- space in between the nodes on their country roots, they mercial fertilizer, improved yields in row crops. The next At the deadline for this newspa- 2028. the stalk. play a wide range of types of genetics, and readily available To reduce the length of space time you see a sprayer in a cot- per, tickets were still available. irrigation, producers often fi nd between nodes on a cotton plant, ton fi eld and think that you are that their cotton can in fact get we use a plant growth regulator going to see something killed in too high. (PGR) that slow the terminal your yard, realize that this time Cotton is ironically the most growth of the cotton plant. But of year, it is very likely a plant Applications sought for historic building grants predictable plant that we grow which node on the plant should growth regulator that slows the The Georgia Trust for Historic * The project shall demon- in Georgia. As a cotton plant be evaluated to consider apply- growth of cotton plants. With Preservation is accepting appli- strate signifi cant community grows, the very fi rst node on ing a PGR? The top leaf on a the rainfall we have had this cations for its Callahan Incen- impact. Support for the project the stem will have two coty- cotton plant is generally about year, I am already seeing some tive Grant. Made possible by should include a wide range of ledon leaves that are opposite the size of a quarter. This leaf is rank cotton, so don’t be sur- Barbara and Les Callahan, long- stakeholders, including commu- each other. Every node above considered to be node 0. Nodes prised if we are in high cotton time supporters of the Georgia nity organizations, community that will be 1/3 of a revolution 1, 2, and 3 below it are the after all. Trust, a total of $10,000 will be leaders, and individuals. around the stem from the previ- youngest three nodes that are * Seth McAllister of Buena awarded to one or more non- * Projects should also exhibit ous node so that each limb will on the plant, and each of which Vista is the Terrell County Ag- profi t or governmental orga- dollar-for-dollar match. The a sustainable plan for long term spiral like a staircase as you go are still in fact growing. How- riculture and Natural Resourc- nizations that are undertaking match may be in the form of use and maintenance, including up the plant. Some time between ever, node 4 on the plant is the es Agent. He is also currently the rehabilitation of a historic cash or documented volunteer economic self-suffi ciency to the node 6 and node 9 on the stem, last node on a cotton plant that serving as the interim agent for building or site located within hours. Volunteer hour value extent possible. we generally see cotton plants is fully mature, and has fi nished Marion County. the state of Georgia. The dead- shall be calculated at minimum For more information or to shift from vegetative branches growing. The goal of using a wage per hour rate for actual that only have leaves, to limbs line is Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021. download an application, vis- work performed to the historic that host reproductive structures Criteria for Eligibility it www.georgiatrust.orgor con- site. that we call squares. Foster Care Support needs help * Grants are only available to tact the Trust at 404-885-7817 * Grant funds shall provide A cotton square looks like a The Foster Care Support sites listed or eligible for listing or [email protected]. signifi cant impact towards a full little pyramid like structure Foundation helps foster chil- in the National Register of His- Applications must be post- rehabilitation or restoration of consisting of three leaves that dren by providing free clothes, toric Places. marked or e-mailed no later the historic site. fold over the young develop- infant equipment and develop- * Grant funding shall be used than Wednesday, Sept. 1. ing fl ower bud. This young bud mental toys, etc. for capital –“bricks and mortar” will elongate and grow into a If you would like to help, you may: – improvements to a historic blooming white fl ower. The day * Donate time by volunteering or by becoming a mentor. site. Applications for planning, Crisis Hotline is Available after it opens and is pollinated, * Donate goods or other items to be sold for funds. consultants, speakers, or over- If you or someone you know is in a crisis, including thinking about this fl ower will turn pink, and * Donate funds to help with expenses. head expenses will not be con- suicide, call the Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL) for free the blossom will fall off the For more information visit www.fostercares.org or dial 770-641- sidered. and confi dential help 24/7 at 800.715.4225. 9591. * Grant funds will require a Moon Family Theatre Coffee Club Nights 2021 Concert Series Producer: Sunni Lynn McAllister Producer: Lynn Moon McAllister Phone: 229-583-GOCC Phone: 229-649-2028 Saturday, July 17 @ 7:00 Thursday, July 22 @ 7:00 Tickets Tickets ROCKLAND ROAD $40 MEGAN FOWLER $10 Two-Time Ga. Female Country e Ston Artist of the Year! lling – Ro nt!” Taylor County native has shared the stage bera ““Exuberant!”Exu – Rolling Stone with Luke Combs, Bryan White, Phil Vassar, Doug Stone, & Eric McCain Family of The Oakridge Boys Lead Singer Duane Allen Duane Allen’s daughter Jamie Martin and children are a powerhouse group fea- turing soulful vocals imbued with a pure, exuberant joy worthy of the talented blood that fl ows through this family’s veins. In addition to playing in front of huge crowds across the country, the group has ““ShowShow SStoppers”toppers” performed at the and – UUSASA TodayToday A beguiling mix of class and country, even at The White House! sweetness and determination, Megan is just as comfortable going deep sea fi sh- ing as she is singing on a stage. But it is Opening Act on that stage that she most desires to be, Experience the guitar in hand, singing her heart out in MAGIC a microphone for all the world to hear. Share the She has the talent, personality, and drive LAUGHS to see her dreams come true because for Megan Fowler, it has always been about the music.

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