Notable roses and garden pruning notes from a hometown column
The writer recalls Antoine and Meilland roses including Peace and Michele Meilland, praises Blaschke Mallerin, and reflects on the Meilland legacy. He notes a century-old sugar maples and a hollow black walnut with red squirrels. Jim Giar seeks pruning advice for rambler roses, with guidance on timing and safety, plus general pruning cautions for spring.
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Understanding how plants survive freezing temperatures
Cornell plant physiologist Peter Steponicus studies cold acclimation in cool fall months to explain how sugar protein complexes form during dormancy that help plants resist freezing. His ivy experiments show sugar and amino acids rise, while starch falls, suggesting pathways to enhance cold resistance in marginally hardy species and possibly widen their geographic range.
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Carthage to join Neosho in leaf composting plan
Carthage plans to join Neosho in city operated leaf composting as a step toward conservation. Neosho is a pioneer in Missouri and the nation for turning autumn leaves into usable compost. Three Carthage garden clubs propose a similar plan citing the city’s trees homes and gardens. Mayor Sheldon voices support for conservation in the Carthage Press.
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Composting with a blender boosts garden waste reuse
A reader argues that grinding tomato skins and scraps in a blender accelerates composting, reduces garbage collection, and saves money. The note praises humus as soil backbone and suggests starting a compost pile or growing cherry tomatoes in small spaces.
Rooting houseplants in glass containers aids rooting
A reader reports better luck rooting geraniums coleus and impatiens in China containers or heavy glass ones. Roots form quicker than in ordinary light. Water helps. if water gains a green tinge change it. Try rooting in vermiculite or moist sand.
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