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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1975

Page

8

Perennial favorites and summer annuals for gardens

The article lists dependable perennials with long foliage and year round bloom potential. Liriope, dianthus Rose Marie, and gerbera offer extended color, while primaveras furnish repeated sprays. It notes care tips for blooming rhythms, sun exposure, and soil, plus other good picks like coral bells and dahlias.

Liriope Museum Gerbera Transvaal

Old Farmer Notes Flappers Meaning and Weather Forecast

Ask the Old Farmer explains the term flapper as a British origin describing a young duck at an early stage. The weather forecast lists weekly patterns across New England to the Pacific, with alternating rain, snow, and clear periods and regional temperature trends.

Decatur England New England Greater New York New Jersey Middle Atlantic

Worm Growers United Member Turns Profit in Worm Farming

FALLBROOK AP The Johnsons raise millions of bisexual worms on their property harvesting every 60 days. Johnson, earning at least 250 dollars a month, sells worms for organic farming and fishing bait. He keeps beds stationary with artificial light and plants worms around avocado trees to combat pests boosting production.

Fallbrook Harry Johnson Worm Growers United Johnson Johnsons

Long Beach Garden Club Flower Show at Unitarian Church

The Long Beach Garden Club invites the public to a Standard Flower Show at the Unitarian Church Social Hall on Atherton Road next Friday 1 pm to 7 pm and Saturday 10 am to 6 pm. Displays include flowers arrangements table settings and other exhibits with plants for sale refreshments and music. The winner of the Fiddle leafed Fig contest will receive a plant. entrants with large ficus lyrata can have their plant checked by Eunice Antosik at 430 0991.

Long Beach Eunice Antosik

Garden tasks for control of pests and plant care

Target aphids on roses camellias iris and many plants with insecticide or lady bird beetles. Add wetting agent to sprays and scatter snail slug bait in ground cover. Plant ground cover early and feed with camellia or acid plant food. Water and establish plants as warm weather arrives. Clean up fallen camellia blossoms.

Median U S vegetable garden size from 1974 survey

Gardens for All Inc releases Gallup survey results showing the median garden is 535 square feet while 25 percent are under 140 and 25 percent are 2 400 square feet or larger. The study supports community gardening initiatives nationwide.

U.S Gardens For All, Inc Norwalk

Amaranthus Molten Fire Flowers in Cresting Plume Display

Describes amaranthus specimens with crested, rooster comb shaped blossoms and plumed branches. Notes the Molten Fire variety shows vibrant upper leaves turning fiery, with the plant top appearing as if burning.

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