Mountain Ash Trees and Korean Varieties Highlight Garden Talk
A garden columnist discusses Sorbus species including Sorbus aucuparia known as rowan, its American counterpart Sorbus americana, and the prized Korean mountain ash Sorbus alnifolia. He recalls observations by Donald Love and Edward Scanlon, praises Arnold Arboretum introductions, notes borer and fire blight issues, and shares planting and winter storage tips for canna varieties and bulbs.
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Donald Love
Oberlin College
Newfoundland
North Carolina
Michigan
Ohio
Birmingham
Edward Scanlon
Olmsted Falls
Donald Wyman
Arnold Arboretum
Scan- Jon
Japan
Boston
Singapore garden tax deduction eligibility rules
Singapore residents with a visible roadside garden at their home can claim an income tax deduction up to 100 dollars. The garden must be visible from the street, not blocked by walls, not higher than the road level to hinder visibility, and fences or hedges must be kept in proper condition and not excessively tall to obstruct the view.
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Singapore
UPI
U.S
Budding plum tree sprouts threaten ornamental plant
A reader notes volunteer sprouts from the understock of a Prunus cerasifera astropurpurea cherry plum, likely rootstock shoots that must be removed as soon as they appear to protect the purple-leaved cultivar. Also describes pests chewing eggplants and peppers, suggesting night scouting and insecticide options.
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Elvrra
Spencerville
Causes of leaf curl in tomato plants and related issues
Leaf curl in tomatoes arises from physiological stress not pests, often after wet spells or in poorly drained soils, with genetics and climate factors like dry periods or close cultivation contributing. Western varieties may resist curl when grown east, while the condition can worsen on staked plants. wilt pathogens like fusarium or verticillium cause leaf wilt, not curl, and resistant varieties help.
Onions Declared A Perfectly Good Food By Experts
A patient reports a nurse’s warning that onions upset digestion while another claim praises onions as harmless. The discussion notes some people avoid onions and other produce due to stomach sensitivity, yet emphasizes onions generally suit many diets.
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Hamburg
Homemade Poison Ivy Remedy Using Salt Solution
A reader advises a salt bath to ease poison ivy. Dissolve a handful of salt in two quarts of warm water and soak affected areas until relief occurs, then dry and apply dairy case cream. The same salt solution may kill ivy roots and nearby weeds.
Controlling Snails and Pests on Garden Marigolds
Garden note warns snails and cutworms strip marigolds and other ornamentals. Nighttime feeding observed. use flashlight to spot pests. Control options include salt application, hand removal and burning, or crushing. Also mentions making new plants and a garden bulletin with a Sunday shop session 12:30 PM to 5:30 PM.
Composting in small spaces with plastic bags
For city dwellers with limited space, place plant material in a plastic bag and add fertilizer and soil as you layer. The material will decompose and can be added to the garden. Odor can be reduced by covering with soil or black plastic sheet.
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Wyoming
Park Seed Co
Aida
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Sears
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