Unusual finds around Frederick area trees yield surprises
Landowners report odd discoveries including a maple tree in Howard Dickersheets yard with a sprouting cornstalk likely dropped by a squirrel. Nearby, Robert M Holland of Adamstown shows a four inch hickory horned devil caterpillar under an English walnut tree that will become a royal walnut moth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Dickersheets
Frederick
Mr. Dickersheets
Robert M. Holland
Adamstown
Electric cordless lawn mowers boost ease and eco friendliness
A new generation of cordless electric lawn mowers powered by rechargeable batteries makes starting simple and operation quieter than gasoline models. Manufacturers include Black & Decker Husqvarna Ryobi Sears and Toro with features like mulching, adjustable decks, self propulsion, and 45 to 90 minutes per charge.
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Edwin Bud
Gardener’s Friends
Black & Decker
Husqvarna
Ryobi
Sears
Toro
Fragrance Revival for Flower Bulbs Targets U.S. Market
The Netherlands Flower Bulb Information Center reports a shift back to fragrance in bulbs as growers and gardeners seek scented blooms. About 100 Dutch firms sell most bulbs to the United States, with Germany and Japan next in line. recommendations include aromatic tulips like Bellona and Christmas Marvel and summer bloomers such as Gastonia candescens and Crinum. Practical tips cover planting patterns, spacing by bulb size, and humane deterrents for squirrels, including window screens and feeding strategies.
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Phoenix
Netherlands Flower Bulb Information Center
United States
Germany
Japan
Sally Ferguson
Information Center
Ferguson
Brooklyn, N.Y
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Timothy Jacobsen
Sam Yu
White House
Kohlar
Aylottydin
Honvat
Acte
Deel
Waldes
H.B. Duvall, Inc
E. Patrick St. Frederick
Wattes
Soca
Ate
Ghr
Tan
Clare Sena
Shalt
Leansros von Me Bahs
Piva Cox von Fran Ele
Wy Duty
Soup Star Boardite
Frederick Co. Recycling Office
Frederick County
Fountain Rock Spring Park
Walkersville
Clover Hill Community Center
Glendale Drive
Clover Hill Civic Association
Cail
Agata
Meadows Farms
Meadows
Ptipgee
Goring
Sun
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