Extension Notes

by University of Missouri Extension

SLEEP, CREEP, LEAP

By: Kathi Mecham, Field Specialist in Horticulture, MU Extension

Every spring one of my favorite things to do is walk the gardens and see how the plants faired the winter weather. I wasn’t disappointed with what I found this year.

I am happy to say from my gardens in the Northwest region to across the state in West County St Louis native plants are thriving and blooming this season. I have written about some of these plants in the past and how to use them in the landscape to attract pollinators.

Many of them were planted several years ago and when I walked around and saw the plant’s growth I was reminded of the saying, Sleep, Creep, Leap. Meaning the first year after planting, the plants sleep, the second year they creep and the third year they leap. I’m not sure where the adage originated but I have found it to be true and a lesson in patience that is rewarding.

The first year the plants may appear to be sleeping but they are active underground building a strong deep root system, the second year there is more above ground growth maybe even a few blooms but the third year and beyond they tend to take off in abundance with strong stems and branches and more beautiful blooms. As gardeners we know every stage is required and enjoyable to watch from year to year.

Besides the obvious beauty and uniqueness native species offer, they are important to help support insects, birds, and other wildlife. All of them play a role in a healthy ecosystem. Once established native plants may require less water, pruning and over all maintenance. From a mighty oak to a small Virginia bluebell, they all are beneficial. If you don’t have space for a large tree, plant a small native tree, shrub, grass or perennial to attract birds, bees, butterflies and more to your yard.

For more information about planting native species to attract pollinators and other wildlife contact Kathi at mechamk@missouri.edu or call 660-542-1792.

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In the Estate of:

Freddie Eugene Zeiger, Deceased NOTICE OF LETTERS GRANTED

To all persons interested in the Estate of Freddie Eugene Zeiger, Decedent:

On the 26th day of April 2023, (the Last Will of Decedent having been admitted to Probate) Diane Zeiger was appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Freddie Eugene Zeiger, Deceased, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri. The business address of the Personal Representative is 802 Monroe St., Trenton, Missouri 64683, and the attorney is Allan D. Seidel whose address and phone number are: 705 Main Street, Trenton, Missouri 64683; 660-3592293.

All creditors of the Decedent are notified to file claims in Court within six months from the date of first publication of this notice or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. This six-month period does not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent's death, as provided in Section 473.444, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo., shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent's liability insurance carrier through defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo.

******The Personal Representative may administer the estate independently, without adjudication, order, or direction of the Probate Division of the Circuit Court, unless a petition for supervised administration is made to and granted by the Court.

Date of Decedent’s death was December 24, 2022

Date of first Publication is May 11, 2023

/s/ Violet Airey Clerk of the Probate Division Grundy County, Missouri

Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that he or she necessarily had a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person's interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri.

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