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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1973
Page
30
Dor othy Woods Sapp urges ecologists and citizens to support conservation projects such as Indian Creek Nature Center in Cedar Rapids and Project Civic PRIDE. The column promotes education, urban beautification, Tree ordinances, and practical gardening tips to preserve natural areas and ease home maintenance.
University of Minnesota horticulturist Harold Wilkins advises bright light and cool nights to extend holiday plant color. Poinsettias, azaleas, Begonia, Christmas cactus, and chrysanthemums need careful moisture and avoidance of drafts. keep above 60 and below 75 degrees for best blooms.
Readers ask about lowering nighttime thermostat settings and morning heat loss, epoxy basement sealing, grout cleaning with ammonia and lemon, plumbing stoppages, and shelving bracket orientation. The expert cautions that excessive night cooling wastes fuel, epoxy fixes depend on conditions, and long brackets should underlie shelves for proper support.
Garden expert Widmer says fuel shortages that lower house temperatures can extend the life of cut flowers and flowering plants. A five degree night drop could lift cut flower life by 25 percent, with preservatives and cooler nights offering greater benefits. many pot plants may last longer, while avoid wilt and proper care remain essential.
Aluminum cookware care guidance covers washing methods for ordinary and mirror finish pots, restoring brightness with boilings of tomato or tomato with cream of tartar, and special steps for nonstick linings. It advises following cleaner labels and avoiding extreme temperatures while ensuring thorough rinsing and drying.
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