Western Maryland RC&D council approved by USDA
The USDA designated an RC&D area for Western Maryland including Frederick Carroll Washington Allegany and Garrett counties. A fulltime administrator will coordinate grants and projects while Lillian Woods, longtime coordinator, continues guiding initiatives from Hagerstown. Local officials credit the move with economic and environmental benefits.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Maryland
Frederick
Carroll
Washington
Allegany
Garrett
Rc&d Council
Lillian Woods
Rc&d
Ms. Woods
Woods
Frederick County
Dawn Hatzer
Frederick County Commissioners
Paul Edwards
Paul Spurrier
Soil Conservation Service
Edwards
Eric Seifarth
Washington County
Barbara Mikulski
U.S
Dave Wilson
Mr. Wilson
Wilson
Hagerstown
Gardening methods prove useful with side by side tests
The article urges gardeners to compare new techniques against existing ones by simple experiments. It suggests side by side plantings and partial application of mulches or fertilizers to observe effects on watering, insects, and appearance. It notes double blind style tests are unnecessary and stresses careful observation and record keeping to verify improvements.
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University of Arizona
Jimmy L. Tipton
Williamsburg Garden Symposium Explores Making Gardens at Colonial Williamsburg
The 48th annual Williamsburg Garden Symposium runs April 10 to 13 at Colonial Williamsburg with lectures clinics and tours on garden making. Notable presenters include Linda Askey Steve Frowine Brent Heath Julie Messervy and visiting gardeners Darragh Weisman and Richard Angino. Registration is $250 for six days with space for 200. master classes limited to 15.
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Williamsburg
Colonial Williamsburg
Linda Askey
Southern Accents Magazine
Southern Living Magazine
Steve Frowine
White Flower Farm
Litchfield
Conn
Brent Heath
Daffodil Mart
Gloucester
Wellesley
Mass
Darragh Weisman
Ann Arbor
Mich
Richard Angino
Harrisburg
Lawrence Henry
Rockefeller
Bassett Hall
John D. Rockefeller Jr
Abby Aldrich Rockefeller
Reading garden catalogs with a critical eye
Garden catalogs tempt with vivid promises from Green Comet to Seedless Concord. Read beyond hype to judge flavor, yield, and suitability, comparing varieties like Premium Crop broccoli with Calabrese or Green Valiant. Supplement catalog wisdom with Cooperative Extension guidance and selective trial gardening.
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Virginia
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Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
P.O. Box
Washington, DC
Colonial
Cal
Kieffer
Super Nantes
Cooperative Extension Service
Anatole France
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