Ask George Hop To Those Grasshoppers
George Wharton, local nurseryman, offers backyard pest advice. He suggests using target insecticides for grasshoppers in vegetable gardens and flower beds, mentions toxyphene bait for garden use, and warns on protecting beneficial insects. He also explains yellowing and brown spots on weeds and lawns as possible disease or insect damage and recommends fungicide sprays and timing adjustments.
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Mother Nature
How to Make Potpourri From Fresh Garden Flowers
The guide explains drying petals from roses lavender lemon verbena rose geraniums delphinium phlox or pansies then layering them with dried citrus peel salt and spices in airtight jars. After two weeks open stir reseal and store for six to eight weeks to age the fragrance.
Air dry flowers to brighten winter rooms with colorful touches
Use rubber bands and hangers to air dry a variety of flowers and grasses. Pick buds starting to open, remove large leaves, then bunch and suspend upside down in a warm dry space for four weeks. Add mothballs in a bag to kill insects, then arrange in sand or Styrofoam for display.
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Happenings in Garden City Community Calendar
Ongoing events at Lee Richardson Zoo on Sundays with docents. Concerts and public programs listed: Band concert at Stevens Park Friday night. musical variety night at Garden Valley Retirement Village Tuesday with Ruby Wilson. childbirth class registration Thursday at St. Catherine Hospital. July 4 fireworks at Finney County Fairgrounds. Also board meetings, senior center activities, and club gatherings updated weekly with contact details.
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Distinguishing bromhidrosis from hyperhidrosis in odor and sweat
Bromhidrosis refers to odor from bacteria-feasted armpit and pubic area sweat and is treated with antibacterial soap hair shaving and short term antibacterial cream. Odor from other areas links to aromatic foods. Hyperhidrosis means excessive sweating. lifestyle cooling, quitting smoking, and addressing illnesses such as infections or endocrine conditions help. Readers are advised to seek medical examination if odor persists.
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Dear Ann: parental boundaries in family dynamics
Readers discuss how paternal jealousy and sexual tension toward a daughter can drive strict parenting, family conflict, and rebellion. A counselor urges fathers to seek therapy to avoid tragedy, while others debate sock etiquette and fashion authority.
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