Healthy Houseplants and Winter Care in October
In October, bring interior plants indoors as temperatures fall toward freezing. Don Hastings advises six care points: avoid direct sun, provide 68 to 72 degree days with nights above 58, keep plants away from cold window drafts, monitor humidity, mist twice daily, and consider a cold air humidifier to sustain indoor foliage.
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Gardening tips for Aiken plants and pots
Advice on selecting light, high humus potting soil with drainage, choosing clay pots with air access and proper root gap, and ensuring drainage. Watering rules emphasize dry-soon-before-watering, with guidance on meters and soaking then draining. Fertilizers recommended include Peters RaPidGro and Osmocote, plus care for Christmas Cactus and planting Sweet Peas after warm weather for spring bloom.
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Trade ruling could open new markets for apples
The WTO found Japan’s testing for apples cherries nectarines and walnuts not scientifically justified and too restrictive. US officials praised the ruling and urged Japan to align its rules with trade agreements within 30 days while considering appeal.
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