Environmentally Tolerant Trees Shrubs and Ground Covers
A review of a new American Horticultural Society study on plants durable to air pollution and poor conditions, plus research at the National Arboretum and University of Minnesota on city friendly flowers. It notes greenhouse tomato and pepper production from waste heat, easy to grow house plants, weed control in orchards, and springtails breaking down DDT.
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The
American Horticultural Society
United States
Mt. Vernon
Virginia
National Arboretum
Department of Agriculture
Research Service
Hammonton Blueberry Exchange Faces Year of Hard Weather
A Hammonton trip details the blueberry industry led by Natale Bertino and his heirs. The Hammonton Blueberry Exchange markets millions of pints yearly and expands overseas despite weather and labor costs. Rising input prices and age restrictions on harvesters strain growers.
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New Jersey
New York
Hammonton
Hammonton Blueberry Exchange
the Exchange
Natale Bertino
John
Frederick Colville
Elizabeth White
United States Department of Agriculture
Perennials From Seed A Practical How To Guide
Richard Freeman and Gary Kling advise starting perennials from seed as an economical intro. Viable seeds germinate in 7 to 21 days using sterile media such as sphagnum moss vermiculite or a 1 1 1 mix. Keep flats moist and warm, transplant when true leaves form, then mulch outdoors in fall Aftercare stresses sterilization, bottom watering, and gradual hardening off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stokes
University of South Dakota
Horticulture and Forestry
Richard Freeman
Linn County
Gary Kling
Iowa State University Horticulturist
Kling
Fall vegetables for Iowa gardens
Fall gardening in Iowa carries a frost risk but offers crops planted now for late harvests. Radishes can be sown from early August to mid September and stay in the garden to October. Leaf lettuce, late peas, and cabbage follow, with peas and cabbage ready by mid September. turnips also perform well in the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Four Realtors Approved for Cedar Rapids Board Membership
The Cedar Rapids Board of Realtors approves four members for firm membership: William Hale trading as Bill Hale Realty, Roland Richardson trading as Richardson Real Estate, Richard L. Smith trading as R L Smith Real Estate, and Sylvester Hinz trading as Sy Hinz and Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
EPA approves new pesticide to fight Dutch elm disease
The EPA approved Lignasan ELP by DuPont for use against Dutch elm disease, with trained arborists required for application. The fungicide aims to prevent or arrest early infection, though skin contact and eye exposure are risks. Elm Research Institute supported tests on 2000 trees across 15 states.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
duPont
Wilmington
Del
EPA
Russell E
Train
Elm Research Institute of
Harrisville
N.H
Sparrows Show Tough Breeding Season and Quiet Kindness
An adult English sparrow endures a relentless brood of four hungry hatchlings while preparing for a tough winter. The article notes the sparrow’s mixed reputation, its introduced history, feeding habits, and surprising acts of maternal care for orphan robins, urging readers to be kind.
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Europe
Chloris II Luncheon Set at Victoria Drive Home
Garden clubs members will meet for an 11 o'clock luncheon Wednesday at Mrs. Charles Rohlena's home 2402 Victoria drive SW. Roll call features show and tell of a new flower or vegetable grown this year. Mrs. Carl Franks will present the program Contrived Flowers and there is a discussion of the fall show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chloris II
Charles Rohlena
Victoria Drive
Carl Franks
Zinnias At 712 O Ave NW Catch Eye This Weekend
In the 712 O Avenue Northwest area the Chesmore yard displays vibrant zinnias and other flowers. The owner’s love of gardening shines through in large color patches along the property.
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Zinnias
O Ave. NW
O Avenue NW
W. L. Chesmore
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