Fertilizers held vital for world health says expert
University of Vermont laboring scientist Sam Wiggans argues that chemical fertilizers protect public health not harm it. He cites Holland’s high yield and health stats as proof while warning that removing man-made fertilizer would cause shortages and price rises. He says well fertilized crops have higher food value and some crops need soil tests and special fertilizers.
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Burlington
Sam Wiggans
Plant and Soil Science Department
University of Vermont
Wiggans
Jonathan Garst
M.C. Kik
Holland
U.S
United States
Lawn care tips address winter oil and salt damage
Ex tension Service advises removing contaminated soil and replacing with fresh sod for oily spills and dead patches. Reseeding on contaminated soil won’t work. reseed salt damaged areas after spring rains. A separate note reports pranksters rerouting a cross country race near High Ridge Missouri, prompting farm owners to threaten with guns and the race being halted.
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Burlington
University of Vermont
Garden timing and mulch guidance from County Agent
The report advises planting peas, cabbage family, lettuce, spinach, Swiss chard, onions, beets, radishes, carrots, and turnips around cool periods, with beans and sweet corn around May 5. It warns tomatoes peppers and vine crops need Memorial Day or June 1 frost risk, uses hot caps to speed growth, and cautions against heavy mulch due to quack grass and potential nitrogenShortages. It compares organic and inorganic nitrogen costs and discusses mulch types and soil moisture benefits.
Growing and Enjoying Herbs for Home Gardens
Herbs thrive in sunny, well drained soil and add beauty as well as flavor. Leaf herbs like mint and thyme offer fragrant foliage with minimal care, while seed herbs such as dill and caraway sow directly in spring. Maintain weed control, drought watering, and avoid fertilizer. herb beds look neat in geometric layouts or wagon-wheel designs.
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National Lawn and Garden Week
Don’t scalp spring flowering shrubs says horticulturist Pellett
Extension ornamental horticulturist Dr Norman E Pellett warns gardeners to prune spring flowering shrubs only after they bloom and to thin out as needed. He notes most bloom on last year’s buds and explains thinning removes whole branches at the base while heading back is for hedges.
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Norman E. Pellett
Burlington
Youth Notes Tractor safety course in Manchester
Bennington County Extension Service offers a tractor safety course on May 8 and 22 at Fred Stone farm Manchester for youths aged 14 and older this summer. Instruction by Henry Steel Fred Stone and others includes 15 hours of class and practical work plus an evening Vermont State Police session. A certificate of qualified operator will be issued to enrollees meeting requirements.
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Amana
Furniture Inc
Bennington
Vermont
Bennington County Extension Service
Fred Stone
West Road
Manchester
Henry Steel
Rupert
United States
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