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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1978
Page
18
The article warns that heavy snow increases grubworm survival and later damage to lawns. It explains grub life cycle from March to April, how grubs feed on grass roots, and that two or more grubs per square foot trigger treatment. It notes professional lawncare, EPA bans on chlordane, and that thatch worsens infestations.
Bush vine crops offer compact options for small gardens and pots, with cucumber Whopper, watermelon Sugar Bush, cantaloupe Short n Sweet, pumpkin Cinderella, Spirit, and a Scallopini squash among newly available bush varieties. Earlier vining types can still be trained to trellises. many bush types mature early and provide abundant yields in confined spaces.
Gallup Poll for Gardens for All finds 32 million American homes had vegetable gardens in 1977, 43 percent, same as 1976. After a peak in 1975, growth paused. 24 percent expect bigger plots next year as average garden size rises from 560 to 770 square feet.
Despite new county sightings in seven states, the Agriculture Department reports no expansion of established gypsy moth states. The 95,000 traps across 40 states found moths that are often hitchhikers, not true infestations, with most captures outside the main Northeast area.
Jim Armbruster notes last year saw many tending backyard vegetables due to inflation and ecological awareness. More lawns will be dug up this spring for patches, offering fresh produce and physical exercise despite limited financial savings for the average home.
Advice on starting a vegetable plot stresses tailoring plant choices and quantities to a family’s tastes and goals. It notes whether the harvest is for table use or winter storage, and highlights varieties suited for freezing or storage as shown in seed catalogs. It also mentions flavor and timing differences between home gardens and commercial growers.
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