Frederick Bird Club to host January meeting on birds
The Frederick Bird Club will meet on January 3 at 7 30 p.m. in the Frederick High School music room. Frederick residents Bill Shirey Norm Chamberlain and Mike Welch will present a program on bird watching adventures in Arizona. Elise Thrasher can provide more information at 663 6256.
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Master Gardener Training opens in Montgomery County
The 1991 Master Gardener Training Program forms under University of Maryland Extension. Cost is 40 dollars for supplies with sessions from February 4 to March 4, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 10 am to 3 pm at the Derwood office. Call 301-590-9638 for details or registration. George Lechlider of Gaithersburg is noted as a local participant in a separate NACD conservation awards program in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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Planting Trees For Longevity In Your Climate Zone
The American Association of Nurserymen advises choosing tree types suited to local climate and soil. Site prep matters includes drainage, soil pH, hole size, and avoiding gravel in the hole. Watering and light fertilization after planting, plus staking and mulching, support establishment.
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Good records keep the garden growing
Phoenix AP outlines how careful record keeping boosts gardening success. From envelopes to computer programs, gardeners log plant names, dates, and outcomes. Practical tips include weekly updates, expandable file folders, and cautions to keep records enjoyable rather than work.
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Care for mature trees requires regular inspection and pruning
Mature trees need attention despite their resilience. Regular checks of leaf size and shoot growth detect health changes early. Pruning timing varies by species. finish cuts to preserve bark ridge. avoid wound dressings. Mulch to two inches to cool, moisture soil and reduce turf competition. Fertilize with nitrogen based on root radius and apply slow release nutrients in late fall or early spring.
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Community tree recycling boosts dunes and habitats
A Florida group the Middle-Aged Surfers dump discarded Christmas trees on Ponce Inlet dunes to stabilize shorelines. Residents haul trees to beaches for dune maintenance while Texas cities in San Antonio Bryan College Station and Bryan recycle the biomass for landscaping soil stabilization and plantings.
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Blight resistant chestnut varieties expand garden choices
The Dunstan Hybrid Chestnut line gains the Willamette cultivar, blight resistant like Carolina Revival and Heritage. Originating from American and Chinese stock, the Willamette thrives in Zones 6-9 with large 18-22 per pound nuts. Chestnut Hill Nursery in Alachua Florida offers Dunstan varieties and information packets.
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