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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1972
Page
3
JOHN , PAGE County Extension Agent University of Vermont discusses garden tillers and tool selection. He contrasts front end and rear end tillers, noting control, soil conditions, and maintenance needs. The piece warns against cheap models and suggests choosing durable, well built tillers for lasting use.
County Extension Agent William C. Snow calls for a leader to start a 4-H bicycle program in Bennington County. The national program reaches over 200,000 youths ages 9 to 19, teaching safety, riding skills, repairs, and community activities. Contact the Extension Service at the Federal Building in Bennington 447-7582.
Burlington horticulturist Norman E. Pellet t says April, weather permitting, is ideal for planting dormant roses and preparing beds. He urges careful weed removal, shallow digging, proper fertilization, mulching, and regular spray with all purpose chemicals to curb diseases and insects.
University of Vermont Extension Service offers hobbyist maple tapping advice. Use a 1/4 inch tapping bit drill 3 inches deep and uphill. Drive spout snugly. Gather sap, boil with constant skimming, keep sap in pan, filter hot syrup with felt filters.
Gov Davis named Robert Branon Dwight Burnham and Bernard Boyer to review the New York milk differential escrow case. They will assess whether action is needed to protect farmers proper return of the escrowed funds as attorneys seek fees that could deplete the reserve.
Burlington warns that cottage cheese is perishable and should be kept under 40 degrees in stores. Dr Henry Hatherton of the University of Vermont Extension dairy program notes shelf life is limited from manufacture and warns against freezing or texture defects.
Palmier pastries from frozen patty shells provide a quick method to craft palm leaves. Defrost, roll, sugar generously, fold like a book, cut into 14 strips per shell, bake 8 10 minutes then flip 3 times, yields 28 palm leaves per package.
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