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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1950
Page
21
The article explains frost proof dates and garden planning. It notes temperature governs outdoors, with zones and maps predicting frost risk. Plant tender crops after safe dates, avoid early sets, and consider doubling risk when planting two weeks early.
Home gardeners can harvest tasty greens all summer including cos lettuce romaine and leaf lettuce varieties. Endive watercress chervil chives and other herbs provide distinct flavors. sow in spring and again in midsummer for continuous harvest and robust salad options.
Certified planting seed are cheap est in the long run. They have been inspected during the growing season and tested for purity and germination. Many noxious weeds are introduced by planting unclean seed. One homeowner sank hollow building tiles in his lawn slightly below ground level and cemented them to support a low fence post. The tiles won't interfere with mowing.
The guide urges ample moisture in the first pecan growing season and describes a pot removal method using a stiff wire to loosen soil. It also offers protection methods for young trees from rabbits and deer by tying sacks with moth balls to the trunk and lower limbs respectively.
Poinsettias can be planted in the yard after the frost danger ends. Protect the plants by placing them in semi shaded or shady areas to reduce sun exposure.
Do not wash moldy or damp berries until you are ready to use them. Washing prematurely can spread mold and hasten spoilage. Store berries in a dry area and inspect before consumption.
The guide urges serving grapefruit often as a first course salad or dessert and highlights it as a strong source of vitamin C. It advises buyers to pick thin skinned, heavy grapefruit at the market for best quality.
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