Gardener’s Advice on Birch Trees and Easter Lily Transplant
Garden column advises pruning birch only in winter and trimming any hanging live branch if in the way. Recommends deep watering monthly and a balanced feed. For Easter Lily, dig a larger hole, add organic material, bone meal, firm soil, water thoroughly, and expect bloom next June rather than Easter. Philodendron care suggests repotting, partial indoor outdoor use, with light pruning and watering adjustments. More details on soil moisture and periodic feeding.
Fern Society Show and Local Plant Club Meetings
The Los Angeles International Fern Society sponsors a fern and exotic plant show today 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Fannie E Morrison Horticultural Center Pasadena admission 50 cents adults free for children under 12. Long Beach Cactus Club meets Sunday 1 30 p.m. with Jesse Hardman talk and slides refreshments served. Dominguez Lincoln Village Garden Club holds a regular meeting and potluck Monday 6 30 p.m. Dorothy Short demonstrates flower arrangements and corsages. American Begonia Society North Long Beach Branch dinner Tuesday 6 30 p.m. at American Legion Post 560 bring own table service donation one dollar speaker Gene Daniels photographer.
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Los Angeles International Fern Society
Fannie E. Morrison Horticultural Center
Pasadena
Long Beach
Cactus Club
Yucatan
Jesse Hardman
Dominguez
Lincoln Village Garden Club
Santa Fe Ave
Dorothy Short
American Begonia Society
North Long Beach
New Permanent
American Legion
Orange Avenue
59Th Street
Gene Daniels
Tips for Thrips Damage and Plant Care
The text explains thrips damage on rose buds and leaves and advises using insecticides that target thrips with a wetter. It also covers watering mature trees to four feet depth and quarterly lawn feeding for thriftier growth and weed resistance. It mentions Viburnum robustum, Cassia temisioides, and Chamelaucium Geraldton Wax as winter bloom shrubs.
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Geraldton
Gardeners Advisory for Switching Plants Outdoors
The council advises moving all but the most fragile house plants outside to gain light and moderate temperatures. Select a sheltered spot with partial shade and use a slatted shelter if needed. ensure roots are cleared from pots and use coarse sand or window screens to protect drainage.
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Gardeners Advisory Council
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