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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1972
Page
15
Gardener Frank J. Taylor shares his playful method to coax extended tomato harvests. He describes building multi deck tomato hammocks from rock frames and wire mesh to train vines upward and over, producing late season fruit and impressively tall yields.
Sprays must dry before rain to protect plants. Dry bright days with light wind favor quick drying. on cloudy humid days drying may take hours and dew can wash off material. Late day spraying risks non drying. ensure forecasted drying conditions before applying. Ohio State extension expert R E Partyka cautions.
Begonias gain popularity as hybrids create larger florets and allow full sun growth. Grow from seeds indoors in late winter using a fine medium, then transplant via stages to pots and finally the garden after frost-free times. Maintain moisture and moderate temperatures for seedling success.
Indoor sowing aids plant recognition as seedlings emerge. Aluminum foil mulch doubles summer squash yield by delaying virus spread and deterring aphids. Reflective sky light helps control pests. The piece also advises groundcover planting before heavy rains and mulch to prevent erosion, plus spring division and transplant tips for perennials and irises.
The article advises sowing seeds early to get year two blooms, suggests continuing cabbage family vegetables, and recommends rotenone dusting on plants weekly to control pests. It warns rotenone is poisonous to warm blooded animals and must be kept away from fish ponds.
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