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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1962
Page
15
Ferns are back in home decor with grace and easy care. The piece lists varieties like Boston fern and maidenhair, their preferred conditions, watering, moisture needs, and simple pests such as mealybugs and scale, plus indoor mounting ideas and terrarium uses.
Jake Nelson of Jamestown and Frank Heise of Holley share tips from a quirky garden note. Nelson used a stepladder to pick tomatoes, yielding about half a bushel, while Heise boasted a gladiolus nearly five feet tall. He urges buyers to nurture flowers and not blame luck.
Gardener Edna King Mandeville praises 1962 as outstanding for new zinnia varieties. She highlights Red Man, Old Mexico, and Red Buttons as All American or award-winning selections with striking color, compact or dwarf habit, and strong stems ideal for cutting and bedding.
Experimenters at the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station report that snap beans require steady soil moisture for rapid growth. A brief drop in available water can cut yield and quality, with damage beginning when rootzone moisture falls below 30 percent and one inch of water loss before harvest represents a major drought effect.
An adult grizzly bear ends its winter fast by nibbling grass and soon shifts to more substantial food. The observation notes the bear’s transition from plant matter to meat as it resumes foraging activities.
Ohio Attorney General Mark McElroy warns that a severe winter harms gardens and opens chances for spring peddlers to swindle. He urges caution with out-of-town workers, guarantees, and flashy ads while outlining six consumer protections and advising to contact the Consumer Frauds and Crimes Section in Columbus if fraud is suspected.
Winter weather can be tough on lawns. Begin rebuilding now with mowing and feeding to prepare for summer. Water deeply once a week when dry, apply pre emergent crabgrass killer, and touch up bare spots with compost soil mix. Spray broadleaf weeds after 70 degree temperatures. Seed, water gently, and start mowing at two inches.
Florist Henry F. Clay Jr. wrapped a 40 by 100 foot Albany greenhouse in plastic last December. He reports fuel savings, reduced hail risk, less draft, and better comfort for staff. The plastic also slows sunburn on buds and could cut installation time next year.
A county agricultural guide explains seed dormancy and storage. Cool dark spaces like a cellar are ideal with a drying agent such as calcium chloride to reduce moisture. Include a barrier to prevent contact with the drying agent and test germination by sprouting samples to gauge future plant yield.
Three rules help tomato plants: rotate crops, sanitize the area, and use fungicide. Do not plant tomatoes in the same plot or adjacent plots within three to four years. Remove diseased plants and weeds to protect healthy ones. Fungicides like maneb can be effective, with sprays every seven to 10 days starting when the first fruits appear.
Drafts cause sudden temperature changes that can shock and harm house plants. Move containers away from windows and vents and avoid openings that create cold drafts to protect foliage and growth. Maintain stable temperatures and monitor seasonal shifts for healthier greenery.
Nut trees worth considering for large backyards include English walnut and hickory. They perform best in northern areas with pampering and transplanting in spring or early summer. Water feed and mulch for vigorous growth and plant away from sidewalks. Fallen fruit can become a nuisance in the fall.
Camp Fire Girls of America report planting more than two million trees nationwide in a two and a half year anniversary program. They conducted a census of trees on nearly one million acres to identify needs and established arboreums, reforested burned areas, and landscaped public church grounds.
A lawn aerator acts like a pogo stick for soil, pressing into the ground to create three holes per press. It aims to improve air and moisture access to roots, reduce fertilizer runoff, and aid drainage for grass care.
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