Gardener's Index For 1988 catalogues gardening info
The Gardener's Index For 1988 from Compuex Press compiles seven major gardening magazines including American Horticulturist and Organic Gardening. It offers a page Subject Index with thousands of entries, a 64 page Subject Guide, and summaries to aid topic lookup. The 176 page softcover is $12 postpaid, available from CompuDex Press Kansas City Missouri. A 1989 edition will follow in July.
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Firewood Insects and Prevention Tips for Cold Weather
As cool weather approaches, nests of beetles ants termites and other insects can ride into homes on firewood. Stacking wood near foundations invites pests, while dry outdoor storage reduces risk. Bring in wood only to burn within a week and avoid spraying chemicals on fuel. If infestation occurs, use safe removal methods or a vacuum rather than insect bombs.
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Harare
Seasonal frosts delayed by warm spell across nation
Nationwide warmth postponed the season's first frosts though early September brought arctic air and light snow in the Rockies Yellowstone and Cheyenne. By mid October cool air spread north while overall autumn mildness returned with several regions seeing temperatures 15 degrees above normal. Forecaster notes a late frost line will move through the interior and a majority of the lower 48 states will experience frost by late October with many areas enjoying limited frost-free days.
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Rockies
Grand Tetons
Yellowswne National Park
Colorado
Wyoming
Idaho
Montana
Point Barrow
Alaska
Port Barrow
Barrow
Bumping Lake, Wash
Bend
Ore
Ornamental grasses redefine year round garden beauty
Ornamental grasses require only spring trimming and vary from six inches to eight feet in height with colors including silver ruby cinnamon and old gold. They come in stripes stipples and speckles and offer four season appeal with dramatic plumes and graceful arches in the wind. Native origins span Africa and Asia and many varieties are available via mail order catalogs with local nurseries aiding hardiness checks and plant sourcing.
Chrysanthemum Festival at Longwood Gardens Digs Dinosaurs
Longwood Gardens Kennett Square hosts five weeks of dinosaur themed chrysanthemum showcases from Oct 24 to Nov 26. Topiary and animated dinosaurs, rock and fossil shows, films, crafts, concerts, and volcano fireworks accompany 15 000 chrysanthemums in shades of red yellow white lavender and gold.
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Rockefeller Center
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Red Bank
N.J
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Silver Garden
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Don Kinnier
Dale Lauver
Pat Hammer
Patrick Nutt
Dick Misner
Harvey
Allahand
Delaware Mineralogical Society
Delaware Museum of Natural History
Tron Hill Museum
Richard Busch
Pennsylvania
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Billy B. Brennan
Dinosaur Films
Woman grows record bean stalk climbs her house
Minnie Katherine Pomerinke of Portland Oregon reports a bean stalk that reached 15 feet and climbed above her one story home. She fed seeds with manure and water, spends hours daily in the garden, and seeks verification from the library about the world’s longest bean stalk while harvesting tomatoes peppers onions chard and long cucumbers.
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