The Joy of Gardening Roses in Fall
A gardener shares fall rose care and mounding techniques learned from Stan James and others. Gary Goldstein of Washington High School notes roses reward cool temps with vibrant blooms and offers detailed steps using newspaper collars, soil, and leaves to protect roots through winter.
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Stan James
Stan
Larry Buster
Muscatine
Washington High School
Ralph Plagman
Lowa
Ralph
Late fall lawn care tips from Linn County Extension Service
Dick Freeman explains how cool soil keeps root growth active, suggesting late October or early November fertilization with high nitrogen to boost next year’s turf. He notes roots grow longer than tops, weed killers can still work on green dandelions, and spraying on warm days with detergent improves absorption.
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Dick Freeman
Linn County Extension Service
Nuthatches Draw Attention With Foraging and Feeds
Catherine Eckstein notes white-breasted nuthatches are easy to spot with their “yank yank” call and tree bark foraging. They raid pine cavities for kernels, accept sunflower seeds, and may join other birds in winter flocks. The red-breasted nuthatch arrives from Alaska and Canada as a smaller, red-browned relative.
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Catherine Eckstein Gazette
Alaska
Canada
Bishop's Sleeve curtains bring soft layered window look
ISU Extension interior design specialist Lois Warme notes a shift from straight window quilts to a layered soft look. The Bishop's Sleeve curtain offers a cheaper option with a few yards of fabric to create paneling that adds softness at windows.
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Ames
Iowa State University Extension
ISU
Lois Warme
Warmie
Local quips mix with star gossip at party toast
In a witty exchange Tom F. dismisses Sinatra while Raquel Welch’s vital statistics are cited by another guest, highlighting playful barroom banter about performers and fame.
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Raquel Welch
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