Apples and compost talk in Clare's fall column
Clare notes 30 degree weather helps apples ripen and color, cites Washington and other states' good yields, traces apple history from cavemen to Delici ous variety. She guides choosing apples by size and color, then shifts to fall leaves and compost making with practical steps and cautions.
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Washington
California
New York
Michigan
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Europe
North America
Iowa
C.M. Stark
McIntosh
Golden Delicious
Rome Beauty
Jonathan
Winesap
Yellow Newtown
Composting and harvest safety tips for farmers
The article outlines methods for quick composting with layers of plant material fertilizer and water including adding topsoil to speed decomposition and lime to control acidity. It then shifts to farm safety, urging readers to review operator manuals wear proper clothing set PTO protections and use jacks when working around harvest machinery to prevent injuries.
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George MacQueen
Michigan
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