Cedars of Lebanon and garden notes from Medina
The writer reflects on Cedars of Lebanon and other true cedars, notes their hardiness in Massachusetts, and recalls grafting lessons from Gabe Simon and Laddie Mitiska. He discusses soil improvement for 1977 gardens, compost piles from 1974 and 1975, and mentions Roy Shepherd’s rose work including Golden Wings.
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Lebanon
Beauregard
Hess Nursery
New Jersey
Wyoming
Medina Gazette
Elyria Chronicle-Telegram
Medina County
Medina
Gabe Simon
Harold Ward
Cuyahoga County
Gabe
Business Men's Garden Club
Cleveland
Laddie Mitiska
Brownhelm
Laddie
Ohio State
Roy E. Shepherd
America
John R. Rankin
Elyria
Shepherd
Roy Shepherd
Plant myths and pest control tips for gardeners
A reader seeks toxin risk from Crown of Thorns and Croton plants. Experts refute cancer myths and warn Crown of Thorns is non toxic beyond scratches. The piece explains horse chestnut versus Chinese chestnut traits and gives practical whitefly control using yellow sticky cards, Jack Trap, and bagging with No Pest strips.
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Ralph Webb
U.S.C.A
Raising date palms from seed in home gardening
Date palm seeds can sprout if nicked before planting to aid water entry. Expect 5 of 10 seeds to germinate at best. Start in a sand peat mix, keep at about 80 degrees, and maintain moist conditions for many months.
Resurrection plants and hardy bloomers explained by readers
D F of Wakeman asks how to care for the Resurrection plant called Rose of Jericho Selaginella lepidophylla and notes it revives from a dry ball when placed in shallow water, with cautions about light and water. C F of Medina reports Brussels sprouts varieties, harvesting through winter, and a plan to sow in mid July with sprouts forming by October and freezing solid by January without harm.
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Wakeman
Jericho
North Africa
Europe
C.F. of
Medina
Start a Chestnut Store But Grow Grafted Trees
Starting chestnuts for sale may involve importing European nuts which are less hardy than US or Canadian varieties. Shelf age dries embryos reducing germination. fresh nuts sometimes germinate. For serious growers, grafted nut trees are recommended for earlier bearing, higher yield, thin shells, and flavorful nuts.
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Europe
Double flowering impatiens Fancifrills debut in market
Growers report the new double flowering impatiens Fancifrills as the first fully double impatiens or sultana on the market. Plants are started from rooted cuttings, not seeds, with flowers about 1½ inches across. They require cool nights around 60 degrees and bright light without direct sun, suited as pot plants and spring bedding items.
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Sultanas
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