Miniature iceberg lettuce aims for shelves and tables
A U S Agriculture Research Station in Salinas Calif develops a tiny iceberg no larger than a tennis ball, poised for 1993 release. The piece praises lettuce history and versatility while noting garden practices from indoor setups to cold frames, and lists seed suppliers for home and market growers.
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Pound Ridge
U.S. Agricultural Research Station
Salinas
Calif
Quality seeds boost garden success and longevity
Fresh seeds from name brand companies yield true varieties and high germination. Stored seeds from prior years can work if kept cool and dry, but viability drops with time and requires higher seeding rates. Shelf lives vary by crop from 1–2 years for some to over 5 years for others.
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Jeanne Yoager-Comaty
Ohio State University
Yoager-Comaty
Cormaty
Waste sorting informs Lorain recycling plan and CRP data
Lorain County updates its long range solid waste plan under the Solid Waste Policy Committee. A waste sort in Russia Township shows cardboard and glass dominate, yard waste and newsprint follow, with plastics and diapers lower. CRP signups add 1100 acres on 30 farms, with July 8 19 signups forthcoming. Rainfall totals in April ranged 2.0 to 4.8 inches across 30 reporters, averaging 3.3 inches.
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Lorain County
Russia Township
Lorain County Solid Waste Policy Committee
Walsh Commencement Hosts Largest Class With 271 Degrees
Walsh University awarded 271 diplomas at the 28th commencement on May 4 marking its largest graduating class. Notable graduates include BA recipient Michael J Rosa in Management, MA graduates Alberta O Kanack and Barbara A Stofko in Education, and BA honoree Daniel S Grbel in Accounting.
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Michael J Rosa
Thomas
Joyce Rosa
Lorain
Tammy L. Stanchak
Pete Stanchak
Pamela
Dawid Giese
Vermilion
Alberta O Kanack
Berea
Barbara A Stofko
Rocky River
Daniel 5 Grbel
John and
Marilyn Gibel
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