Begonia Society Second at Fair in Pleasanton
Southern Alameda County Branch of the American Begonia Society won second place for its shade garden entry at Alameda County Fair in Pleasanton. Chairman Vincent Peck led a display featuring rex begonias and a cool sanctuary. the award carried a $67.50 prize. Albert Wilson of Menlo Park spoke at the June branch meeting on companion plants for begonias. The group plans aJuly rummage sale at TDES hall Hayward and a July 22 member picnic at Hayward Memorial Park.
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Alameda County
American Begonia Society
Pleasanton
Vincent Peck
Peter Guerich
Floyde Slutter
Rex Begonias
Albert Wilson
Menlo Park
Gardner
Tdes Hall
Hayward
Hayward Memorial Saarl
Landscape Artist Designs Fair Show at San Mateo County Fair
Douglas Baylis, noted landscape artist, designed the twenty second San Mateo County Fair and Floral Fiesta at the county fair grounds August 3 to 11. He aims to surpass past designs with a centennial theme San Mateo County 1856 1955 emphasizing old and new heritage and adapting best from the past for present living. Surface rooted rhododendrons azaleas and camellias need mulch of peak leaf mold to protect them in heat. mulch should be spread and kept moist.
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Douglas Baylis
San Mateo County
Baying
Seaside Gardens Thrive With Shoreline Plant Picks
Seaside gardens along the Pacific coast show hardy options for wind salt spray and sand. Escallonia varieties offer glossy foliage and pink or white blooms, while Karo from Pittosporum family, Leptospermum tea tree, and Abelia grandiflora provide drought tolerance and glossy leaves. For shore conditions, proper watering, pruning, and soil iron supplements help prevent yellowing leaves.
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Pacific
Pleasent
Escallonia
Bacallonia
Gardener’s Checklist for Spring Planting and Pests
A gardener’s guide outlines planting Bouvardia and other perennials, pinching tips for Chrysanthemums, sowing Delphinium Columbine Coral Bells foxglove Canterbury Bells, noting black spot fungus from aphids or scale, and ready preparations to kill persistent grasses like Bermuda, kikuyu, and Johnson grass.
Shade Plants Colorful Shade Lovers Boost Garden Color
Shade loving plants offer rich color and form, with Cyclamen species providing white, pink, and red blooms, Primula obeonica adding early spring flowers, and Begonias delivering yellow, copper, and scarlet blossoms. Choose rich porous soil, leaf mold, windfree shade, and partial sun for best results.
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Cyclamen
China
Lorenzo Club Cancels Meet for National Holiday
San Lorenzo Garden Club will not meet July 4 due to the holiday and will instead gather July 11 at the San Lorenzo Community Center for the annual officers election. Nominating committee members are Margaret Carlberg Grace Anderson and John Bowers. Plans for the July 21 22 flower show and dance among the flowers will be discussed.
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San Lorenzo Garden Club
San Lorenzo Community Center
Margaret Carlberg
Grace, Anderson
John Bowers
Hayward Club Plans July 5 Meeting at San Lorenzo High
The Hayward club will gather July 5 at 7 p m in the San Lorenzo High School cafeteria on Lewelling Boulevard for its monthly program. Bill Falls leads the event with Frank Horton as plant tablet chairman. Guests are welcome to attend.
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Hayward
San Lorenzo High School
Lewelling Boulevard
Hayward High School
Bill Falls
Frank Horton
Victorian Style Doghouse Plans Offer Custom Pet Homes
The American Home Magazine presents Victorian and other patterns for custom doghouses with feeding stations. Instructions cover sizes, ventilation, and materials, plus tips on placement, cleaning, and maintenance. Orders are for 75 cents with patterns 210-Contemporary 2102 Victorian 2103 Colonial.
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Kectiie
Jenn Millar
Patrcian
Mom
Tad
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P.O
Forest Hills
N. Y
Mud Room Trend Sees Prediction By Home Economist
Home economist Christine F. Salmon of Pennsylvania State University predicts the mud room will become a major home trend. She says the mud room at the back entrance helps children remove muddy boots and serves as a transition space. Salmon notes a shift toward viewing houses as units rather than a whole, and jokes about moving the mud room to the middle of the house as a future development.
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Christine F. Salmon
NE Salmon
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