This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 5 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Sarasota News
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1958
Page
7
Garden notes encourage using unused containers to stage seasonal florals. Dramatize home spots with color harmony guided by a color wheel, rotating focal blooms daily. Cannas, perennials, and garden materials offer ongoing, low maintenance decor options for Sarasota homes.
June brings lush garden interest to Sarasota with vitex trees flowering along Hillview South Orange Ave and 2308 South Osprey. Clerodendron Thomsonae at Adelia Ave blooms, while Heavenly blue morning glories brighten Hyde Park Street. Begonias need shade, and poinsettias should be pinched now for compact growth. Signs warn fig roots stay near the surface and require moisture and shade. Mulch soil for sweet peas to retain moisture.
Sarasota readers are cautioned about itinerant peat moss peddlers who load trucks with a small amount of sheep manure and tobacco to scent the offer. The column urges verification with the Chamber of Commerce, city hall, or local garden suppliers before spending on lawn treatments. It also gives detailed gardenia care tips and insecticide guidance from Harry A. Johnson of the Wholesale Agricultural Supply House.
A USDA memorandum details Farmers Home Administration loans up to 5 million dollars at under 3 percent for small watershed projects. Eligible local bodies include soil and water districts and municipal groups lacking funds. Sarasota County may qualify for a west coast watershed plan. Loans can run as long as 50 years and cover rights of way and other costs under Public Law 566.
Pinching back annuals promotes a broad base and sturdy growth. The guide notes gardener hesitation but explains pinchback techniques, distributed by Central Press.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.