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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1972
Page
28
Practical home advice on caring for holiday plants. It covers azaleas poinsettias chrysanthemums cyclamen gloxinia peppers and general pointers for watering soil moisture temperature light and rest periods to keep plants healthy and in bloom through season changes. The article emphasizes proper drainage air to roots and avoiding waterlogged soil while offering specific care steps for each plant type.
The column advises applying anti desiccant to evergreens transplanted within the past year if not done before the cold snap. It notes temperatures above 40 degrees for a short period after application and suggests rabbit protection for fruit trees. It also recommends cleaning African violets and gloxinia leaves and plans to reuse the Christmas tree as a bird shelter or mulch for hardy plants.
A Brooklyn Botanical Garden publication from 1972 gathers twenty two experts from across the nation to cover garden site selection planning seed needs sowing depths spacing thinning and care for many plants including corn tomatoes peppers and beans. It includes instructions for uncommon vegetables and children's gardens with over 70 illustrations and comprehensive disease and pest safeguards.
Mental pollution is taking its toll on Americans as jet planes and freeway traffic clash with daily life. Trees and shrubs planted along busy roads act as sound barriers, reducing noise and restoring tranquility for urban dwellers and backyard homeowners alike.
The passage catalogs odd group terms such as a rag of camels a barren of mules a hurtle of sheep and a murmuration of starlings. It also notes a clamor of rocks a murder of crows a mutation of thrushes and other terms like packs of Pageh quantities for smelt and herring shoals.
Gov. Robert D. Ray holds the Christmas poinsettia presented by John Talley of the Society of Iowa Florists. Allan Deyoe, Fairfield, president elect, looks on as Iowa ranks fourth in the nation for poinsettia growers.
An architect warns do it yourselfers to study their remodeling project during winter for a professional look. He emphasizes aligning additions with existing architecture, measuring spaces to fit furniture, and considering kitchen usability and worker height. He suggests making multiple sketches or a small model to ensure harmony and functionality.
The article explains how to cut glass correctly by holding the glass cutter almost vertically and applying even firm pressure. It emphasizes steady, controlled scoring to ensure clean breaks and recommends consistent pressure throughout the cut.
Patricia Curtis presents a breakfast and brunch focused cookbook with over 200 recipes and 60 complete menus from Family Circle editor. It covers breakfasts by theme including fruits vegetables eggs cereals meats beverages muffins hot cross buns and special occasion menus.
An Iowa State extension expert outlines how to manage indoor humidity: too little dries skin and damages wood while excess causes mold and peeling paint. Tests like sweating windows and the ice cube method guide the right level, with gauges and furnace humidifiers as key tools.
The article notes grandma’s teakettle boiling on the stove as an inexpensive moisture source. It suggests small vaporizers to humidify one room and recommends humidity gauges or the sweat test to avoid both dryness and excess moisture in homes.
Advice on securing homes with proper lighting. Ensure entrances and walks are lit, use post or spike lights where exterior lights are insufficient, install 100-watt bulbs at both sides of the garage, three lights for two cars, flood gardens with floodlights, and enable indoor switches for emergencies.
A brief guide describes painting the wooden screen frame using a small oval sash brush for precise coverage and smooth finish. The technique emphasizes steady strokes and even coats to protect wood and achieve a clean look.
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