| AVOID introducing other exotic invasive plants into your garden. These two popular garden plants were recently deemed "invasive plants" by the Massachusetts Invasive Plant Advisory Group |
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| A vase shaped shrub with clusters of white pinkish flowers in the spring yielding into brilliant red berries in the fall. The glossy thick leaves turn orange to red in the autumn. Grows to 8 ft in average, well-drained soil in full sun to light shade. 'Brilliantissima' is a common cultivar. | A deciduous shrub with glossy leaves that turn yellow in the fall. Heavily perfumed, upright white flower spikes bloom in mid summer. Grows and establishes quickly to 5' to 8' in sun or light shade. Several cultivars are available including 'Creels Calico' with variegated leaves and 'Ruby Spice' or 'Pink Spires' with pink blossoms. |
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OPET members and friends are encouraged to submit their favorite photo of Oyster Pond, the shoreline, Trunk River, Zinn Park, Spohr Garden, wildlife, or people enjoying the Pond for our first ever photo contest.
You can submit up to three photos per person. Color, black and white or experimental photos are fine. Send digital JPG format via email to dylanmcfan@yahoo.com or mail to OPET's po box.
Please vote for your favorite photo online. Winners will be notified by the Winter Newsletter and have their photo prominently displayed on the website. Top Prize will be announced on the website. Deadline for submission is September 30, 2005.
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for long time residents of Oyster Pond Road and OPET members, John and Freda Karalekas.
Mr. Karalekas died on October 31, 2004 at the age of 93. Mrs. Karalekas preceded him on October 29, 2003. Mr. Karalekas was a World War II veteran who served in a component of Gen. George Patton's Third Army. He owned and operated Falmouth Gardens Grocery on Main Street from the 1940s to 1977. He was also a gourmet cook and avid golfer.
Mrs. Karalekas, a lifetime resident of Falmouth, was on the board of directors of the Falmouth Historical Society and a 60-year member of the Falmouth Garden Club. She was also active in the Falmouth Theater Guild, performing in many colorful roles.
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