California Redwood Claim Tops Tallest Living Tree Title
The National Geographic Society announced a California redwood of 367.8 feet, crowning it the world's tallest living thing. The tree, 44 feet in girth, stands near Redwood Creek in Humboldt County within Arcata Redwood Company lands, with measurements certified by multiple surveyors.
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Washington
California
Bennington Battle Monument
National Geographic Society
Melville Bell Grosvenor
Paul A. Zahl
Society
National Geographic Magazine
Redwood
Redwood Creek
Humboldt County
Arcata Redwood Company
Arcata
Calif
National Park Service
National Geographic
Rockefeller
Founders
Humboldt Redwoods State Park
Dr. Grosvenor
Chester C. Brown
Howard A. Libbey
Grosvenor
Bull Creek
Conrad Wirth
Park Service
Redwood Country
Rockefeller Forest
Redwood Realm
How to Mark Rows After Planting in Gardens
After planting a row of vegetables or flowers roll a wheel cultivator over the seeds or walk along the row with one foot in front of the other. The row is marked for easy locating during cultivation and the seeds are firmed to the soil to obtain moisture.
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Mount Hope Farm
Williamstown
Mass
Alfred Lovett
Robert Conlon
Williams College
Mt. Greylock Regional High School
Garden Club
Robert Stout
Plain Dirt Gardners
Bennington High School
Pointers On How To Buy A Tree
Burlington tip sheet from Dr. Harrison L. Flint of the University of Vermont urges careful selection. He warns against fast growing or oversized trees for small spaces, stresses proper planting depth, recommends peat humus soil, says avoid manure, and emphasizes mulching and seeking nurseryman guidance.
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Burlington
Harrison L. Flint
University of Vermont
White House Cites State Economist From Vermont
A Burlington reader notes a White House message to Faith Prior, University of Vermont Extension family economist. Esther Peterson, Johnson administration aide, congratulates Prior on Vermont columns and requests mailing lists for Dollars and Decisions and the President's Committee on Consumer Interests. Prior distributes a consumer newsletter with buying tips and warnings about shady selling.
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Burlington
White House
Faith Prior
University of Vermont
Esther Peterson
Johnson
Prior
Vermont
Committee On Consumer Interests
Birch Leaf Miner Attacks Vermont Birches In Spring
Dr George MacCollom explains the Birch leaf miner, a sawfly that mines birch leaves in Vermont. Eggs hatch in 7 to 10 days, creating translucent spots and blister like mines that can kill leaves. Spraying 10 to 15 days after hatching with carbaryl or alternatives, with repeat applications in July, protects ornamental and landscape birches.
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Vermont
Lawn Watering Tips for Spring Growth and Drought
Win Way, extension agronomist, urges early spring lawn care as April showers fall short. With water shortages, water deeply using coffee cans to measure an inch per session every four to six days until rain returns, and avoid fertilizer burn. The piece notes fertility, soil depth, and long established lawns influence recovery and growth.
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Burlington
Win Way
Extension Agronomist
University of Vermont
Way
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