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Newspaper
Country Today
Location
Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1985
Page
17
The piece notes folk timing for outdoor planting of tender crops in mid May, aligning lilac bloom with oak leaf size, while warning of frost risk. It mentions dogwood winter and the ice saints Mammertus Pancras Servatius Boniface as lore markers, but asserts mid May is generally safe to plant despite potential late frost.
Wisconsin extension agent Willis D. Erickson advises on growing asparagus as a Wisconsin processing crop. He lists cultivars Mary Washington Waltham Washington Faribo Hybrid and Martha Washington, notes rust tolerance, soil and drainage needs, pH adjustment, fertilization, weed control, and timing for planting and establishing permanent beds. He covers harvesting, storage, and quick marketing, then provides home garden transplanting tips for tomatoes peppers eggplants okra and other tender crops with advice on seedling care soil warming strategies and pest control. Terri Gabriell invites reader letters.
Indiana examples a large tomato record while Greg Andrews of Pierce County extension urges gardeners to pick sunny well drained sites with eight hours of sun daily. Rotate crops, prep soil in spring, choose disease tolerant varieties, and select sturdy mid sized plants for easier transplanting.
The U S Consumer Product Safety Commission reports over 3000 emergency room injuries linked to garden tractors last year. Primary risks include overturns on uneven terrain and slopes, backover incidents involving young children, fuel ignition from spills, and falls from speed or gear shifting. Advisory notes cover frost dates, planting depths, and tomato staking and mulching practices with references to Wisconsin extension publications.
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