Patio booklet offers seven step natural stone guide
Building Stone Institute releases a free color booklet with seven steps to build a patio using natural stone. Northy Kender promotes it as a DIY aid to improve home usefulness appearance and resale value. Includes flagstone patterns stone types and cold climate building tips. Send a self addressed stamped envelope to Patio Building Stone Institute Box 907 Purdys NY 10576.
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Maryland to Host Envirothon Event for Eighteen Teams
Maryland will host the Envirothon from August 4 to 9 in St Marys City with eighteen high school teams. Teams of five compete in a natural resources test and a 24 hour problem solving event to prepare a 20 minute presentation, two visual aids, and a field notebook. The top three teams advance. a Maryland team competes against 17 others from the U S and Canada. For details call Kathleen Diehl at 410 757 3079.
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State Association of Conservation Districts
State Conservation Agency
Maryland
Canada
Kathleen Diehl
Landscape Contractors Association releases standard contracts
The Landscape Contractors Association of Maryland, DC and Virginia announces the first complete set of standardized contracts endorsed by the Associated Landscape Contractors of America. Available for landscape maintenance, installation, and subcontractors, the contracts cover price, scheduling, and job specs. Members pay $1 per contract. non members pay $2. Order forms available by calling 948-0810.
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Virginia
Associated Landscape Contractors of America
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LCA
Baltimore Hosts 47th Sail and Water Conservation Society Meet
Nearly 1,000 conservation professionals from the United States and Canada are gathered in Baltimore for the 47th annual Sail and Water Conservation Society meeting August 9 to 12. The program centers on Resource Management in the Dynamic World with talks by Marion Clawson who delivers the 15th H Wayne Pritchard lecture. The event features seven conservation tours, including two to Frederick County, and computer model demonstrations assessing soil and water conservation under public policy and economic factors.
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Sail and Water Conservation Society
Baltimore
Marion Clawson
H Wayne Pritchard
Frederick County
Moffa field day highlights local organic farm event
The Maryland Organic Food and Farming Association schedules a July 18 field day at Silver Seed Greenhouses in Rivalve with a rain date July 25. Jay and Kathy Martin run a 6000 square foot operation, producing seedhogs for transplant, shiitake mushrooms, and limited on farm sales. The MDA Certified Organic site features a wood burning furnace and renewable heating tech. Tours start at 2 pm, pot luck supper at 5:15 pm. Bring two dishes and picnic gear. call Ene or Marty Race at 371-4814 for details.
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Silver Seed
Rivalve
Jay
Kathy Martin
Ene
Marty
What Tree Is That pocket guide from Arbor Day Foundation
Free 72 page guide identifies 135 eastern and central US trees. Notable inclusions cover oaks maples spruces and pines plus horsechestnut sassafras pawpaw persimmon pawpaw and pagoda tree. Dozens of drawings show leaves needles acorns berries cones and more. Send name and address to National Arbor Day Foundation Nebraska City NE 68410.
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Nebraska City
Scotts Help AmeriFlora Neighbors Grow
Scotts assists AmeriFlora residents with garden care during the summer festival. Neighbors at Evaxs Seay and nearby areas join a beautification project, offering free products and services to community members. The effort aligns with the Quincentennial celebration and features exhibits and entertainment for attendees.
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No Charre
Growing roses with less water in Maryland climate
The column promotes water conservation for roses and ornamentals, highlighting All-America Rose Selections guidance. It endorses Moisture Master Soaker Hose as a cost effective watering method, cites a 60 percent water reduction, and notes environmental benefits from using discarded tires in manufacture. Tips cover timing, soil depth, and plant placement to optimize moisture and plant health.
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Aars, Inc
AARS
Aquapore Moisture Systems
Aquapore
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LaSalle
Chicago
Winter Garden
July garden tasks and pruning guidelines summary
July gardening tasks cover maintenance for bearded iris, asparagus, and vegetables, plus pest control for cabbage worms cucumber beetles and squash vine borer. Harvesting, mulching, pruning, staking, and fertilizer steps are outlined, with notes on watering, mulching depth, and seasonal plant care including lilies and perennials.
Orange potato chips may arrive from experimental orange tubers
Washington AP reports orange potatoes from Andes stock were found in USDA crosses. Breeders at Frito-Lay, including Bob Hoopes, seek samples to boost consumer appeal with novel flavors. Geneticist Charles Brown notes the tubers lack beta carotene but hold zeaxanthin and lutein. crosses aim to restore orange color for chips.
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Bob Hoopes
Frito-Lay
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Wis
USDA
Charles R. Brown
Prosser
Wash
Brown
Hoopes
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