Malabar Farm: Bromfield’s Legacy Preserves Bygone Soil Fixes
Malabar Farm in Pleasant Valley near Mansfield reflects Louis Bromfield’s conservation experiments. He created contour farming, erosion control, grass farming, ponds, and hedges to rebuild soil, support livestock, and sustain a private foundation after his death.
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Malabar Farm
Louis Bromfield
Bromfield
Pleasant Valley
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Malabar
Malabar Farm Foundation
A.W. Short
Ray Smith
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Ohio
China
Grandma Moses
LaFayette
Garden planning and fertilizer tips from the farm and garden guide
The article discusses garden value, planning, and fertilizer use for a quarter acre plot, recommending broadcast starter applications and soil testing. It notes common errors, suitable fertilizer blends like 12 12 12 or 8 16 16, and specifics for tomatoes, cab bage, spinach, and lettuce, plus transplant care and starter solutions.
Spittlebugs Persist in Clover and Alfalfa Fields
Ohio State University Extension entomologist Dr. B. D. Blair urges farmers to inspect fields for spittlebugs as plants reach about six inches, especially where infestations were heavy before.
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B. D. Blair
Ohio State University Extension
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