Notes From A Garden At Memorial Day In Ohio
A diarist describes a Memorial Day in Ohio with sunny weather after rain, noting weed control and early plantings of sweet corn, beans, peppers, and tomatoes. They discuss hedges of Euonymous Sarcoxie, Sweet Rocket, and Dame’s Violet, plus rare notes on hollies, Valerian, rhododendrons, and azaleas, emphasizing soil acidification, limestone use, and care to prevent seed set to boost next year’s blooms.
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Sweet Bucket
Birmingham
Valerian
Hamelin
Ohio
Huron
Apestoibe
Lorain County
Erie
Huron Counties
Flaes
Apple health notes from dentist on teeth cleaning
A dentist argues that apples aid cleaning but are not a substitute for brushing. He recommends dental floss, wood foods like apples, regular hygiene, and visits to the family dentist for best oral health. A Green Thumb reader endorses apples for teeth and general health, noting “five a day.”
Rooting slips advice from a reader on jars and moon phases
A reader shares tips for rooting houseplant slips. Thick glass jars work better than thin glasses, color seems irrelevant. Cuttings rooted between new moon and full moon root faster, rain water is preferred, or let faucet water stand overnight to dissipate chlorine.
Greenhouse plants care confusion and Venus Fly Trap advice
Elyria readers ask why planter box plants yellow after a few days and whether to use pots. Answers stress matching plant types, drainage, watering when top soil dries, and using moist peatmoss around pots. Venus Fly Trap needs moist air, no overwatering, and no fertilizers. it can forage insects or survive with no bugs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E. of
Elyria
C.D
Medina
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Harses
Farm Bureau
Cooperatives
Huron Street
Elyria Lorain
Sir Olate Tosh Teres Tig Agape
Sears
Sears Iegul
Craftsman
Ee Zoo
Wade
Ieak
Faimesville
Alliance
Massillon
Cross
Carnegie
Sharegate
EL Mn
Painesville
Masson
Annvance
Bubrirton
Sala Pula
Ee Shoregate
Heres
N. Olmsted
JI Tara Nin
Richmond
Carnegie To & P.m
Shoregate
Riteria
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