Open forum July 17 at Larkland Farms Howard County
An open forum twilight meeting will be held on Wednesday July 17 at Larkland Farms in Howard County. The program includes a tour of the farm's diverse fruit and vegetable crops followed by a discussion led by University of Maryland Cooperative Extensionists Dr Edward Bests Richard Heflebower and Robert Rouse. To reserve seating and get directions contact Carroll County Extension Service at 410 848 4611.
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Larkland Farms
Howard County
University of Maryland Cooperative
Monocacy Rose Society Picnic Set For Damascus Home
The Monocacy Rose Society will hold its annual picnic at 2 p.m. on Sunday July 14 at the home of Mr and Mrs Ed Brown in Damascus. Members should bring their own place settings beverages and a side dish to share. For more information call 898-9697.
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Monocacy Rose Society
Ed Brown
Damascus
Integrated pest management for landscapes and gardens
The article explains IPM aims to reduce synthetic pesticide use and costs while gaining social acceptance. It outlines monitoring through a plant inventory map, threshold-based actions, seasonal check frequencies, and a progression from cultural practices to biological controls and botanicals. It notes sources like Bulletin 350-Landscape IPM and emphasizes targeted, minimal pesticide sprays.
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Cooperative Extension Service
IPM
Garden calendar corrections and upcoming events
The 1966 Garden calendar lists revised deadlines and corrected dates for events. Notable items include Children's Flower Show in July, Forestry Awareness Week, Camp Hickory Environmental Education Center in August, Mount Airy Garden Club Show, and Carroll County Farm Museum hours in September.
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Camp Hickory
Mount Airy Garden Club
Mount Airy Library
Integrated Pest Management and Nonchemical Controls Summary
A guide explains nonchemical pest control options including insecticidal soap, horticultural oil, traps, repellents, sticky tape, and diatomaceous earth. IPM favors natural methods first with chemical pesticides used only when necessary and per label directions. It lists suppliers offering free catalogs: Worm's Way, Arbico Inc, Bozeman Biotech, Mellinger’s, and Ricon-Vitova Insectaries.
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IPM
Worm’s Way
Arbico Inc
Vegetable care and feeding guidance for garden beds
This guide lists nutrient needs for common vegetables and recommended fertilizer mixes. It covers nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium roles, soil pH targets around 6.5, and specific sidedress rates for beans beets broccoli cabbage carrots cauliflower corn onions peppers potatoes tomatoes turnips and general soil notes to boost yields and reduce deficiencies.
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Lima
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