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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1982
Page
65
A reader details Vavra’s yard as a lush border of perennials and shrubs including shasta daisies day lilies coralbells and phlox backed by yews viburnums and ornamental grasses. Over twenty years he has nurtured concolor firs blue spruce and pines while fruiting trees and flowering varieties attract birds and color.
Warm October days urge feeders to be prepared as slate colored juncos head toward Iowa. Birds arrive from Canada and Alaska traveling about 18 mph, drawing attention with white tail flashes and soft chatter. They feed on ground scraps, seeds, and suet, and withdraw calmly if challenged.
The Des Moines Botanical Center will host Mum Magic starting Wednesday at 10 am through Nov 30. More than 80 cultivars including spider Fuji pompon button daisy and spoon mums will be displayed, many imported from Japan England and France. Admission is 50 cents adults 25 cents seniors and children.
Tender perennials seeds can be planted in late fall. Larkspurs should be planted in fall. Oak leaf lettuce may overwinter in soil. Severe cold or lack of snow may kill seeds. snow cover favors spring growth. Prepare beds early to aid soil drying and pest control. clean stems to curb disease and pests.
You can start harvesting when roots reach carrot size and dig before the first frost to protect quality. A convenient storage method is to cook the potatoes and then freeze them for later use.
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