Starting and expanding dahlias and walnut timber notes
A mixed gardening note describes starting dahlias from cuttings and pots in winter, with care tips on crowns, depth, and root development. It also mentions outdoor hardening in warm weather and timing for flowering. Separate walnut timber guidance covers demand, veneer and sawlog uses, log specifications, and planting future trees from seed or seedlings.
Are Japanese yew berries toxic to children
A reader asks about berries from Japanese yew shrubs. The pulp may be mildly toxic while seeds can contain taxine, a dangerous alkaloid. Foliage and bark are toxic to animals. caution is advised for children with any unusual berries.
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Richard Hart
Rochester
Garden notes on heirloom roses and memories
A gardener recalls cherished roses Frau Karl , General Jacqueminet, and Crimson Glory, tracing their origins to 1901 and 1853. The writer links plants to personal memories of neighbors, family gardens, and longtime admiration, noting how gardening preserves memories and character.
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Cleveland
General Jack
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Corn growing tips and birch tree questions answered
The article discusses corn cultivation, advising shallow cultivation, weed control, staggered maturity through multiple varieties, and indoor peat pot starting for early harvests. It also clarifies birch naming, identifying paper birch as Betula papyrifera and noting white bark appears after several years.
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A. R
Fairview
Older trees deserve more careful upkeep and feeding
Larger trees add beauty and cooling value to property but often get less attention than smaller ornamentals. Plan next year to spray prune and feed the big trees regularly. Clay pots offer simple garage storage shelves by stacking boards and two pots each end, adjustable to changing needs.
All-Female Gynoecious Cucumbers Boost Yields
The article discusses the all female cucumber variety known as gynoecious or Gin ee shus with mostly female blooms and few male flowers. It notes high yields and the need for minimal pollination, plus references to standards like Gemin Crusader Marketmore and disease resistant types such as Challenger.
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Gemin
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