Savory Farms herbs thrive despite losses and poising fears
Jim and Jane Wilson rebuilt Savory Farms after a storm toppled a barn and damaged greenhouses. They now supply high quality dried herbs to restaurants and merchants, promoting local growers and home gardening. A Canadian report cited DDT residues in imported herbs, stressing the value of fresh, poison-free provenance. The Wilsons share soil, feeding, and mulching tips for home herb success, stressing raised beds, well drained soil, light frequent feeding, and sawdust mulch to maintain flavor and soil health.
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Donalds
S.C
Jim
Jane Wilson
Wilsons
Wilson Acres
Harrowsmith
North America
United States
Wilson
All America Selections
Tom Eltzroth
Countryside Books
Express
Melons fail to ripen sweetly despite good yields
Readers ask why a uniform melon crop tasted flat while friends achieved sweetness. The answer points to soil lacking magnesium or boron, plus a spray recipe of Epsom salts and borax to restore sweetness. Cool wet weather may also affect flavor. weather likely not the sole cause.
Award of appreciation for Anne B. Hubach by patrol district
Anne B. Hubach of Eaton Township, a Berea Highway Patrol communications technician, earned commendation for helping locate a murder suspect on Feb. 28 after a routine license check, then warning officers of the suspect's danger. She has served in Berea since 1981. Guinea hybrids and petunias attract interest for sun and color. Plant breeders advance sturdier, frost-tolerant, compact varieties. Dwarf dahlias sown indoors in February can form tubers by fall, with winter storage guidance. Skunks may cause lawn digging. reseed and roll for repair after grub elimination.
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Anne B. Hubach
Eaton Township
Highway Patrol
Berea
Russell F. Miller
Amherst committee to eye ambulance woes
Amherst Police and Fire Committee meets Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. to review AAMET Ambulance Service problems. Safety Director Kohart cites scheduling gaps causing short staffing, ambulance repossession for nonpayment, and pay delays for EMTs. If AAMET cannot meet calls, Amherst Fire Rescue will respond. proposals from other services may be sought. The contract with ARMET owner Jim Shaffer allows 90 days written notice by either party.
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Amherst
Police and Fire
Aamet Ambulance Service
Safety Service
Joe Kohart
Kohart
AAMET
Amherst Fire Department
ARMET
Jim Shaffer
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Christian Science Monitor
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Lorain Rd
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NEW RT
C-T
Amherst Committee
New Guinea
Beautiful
Hibiscus
Betzel
Ridge Road
Lorain
Ohio
Riveredge Ratcaust Club
APPLE
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Paraonials
Apple Hill Rt
Vermilion Rd
Western Reserve
Dally
Avon Lake Master Mower
Avon-Belden Road
Capell Mower Sales
Lake Ave
Lyria
Elyria Fence & Implement
Oberlin Rd
West Ave
Worcester Sales & Service
Forthofer’s
Detroit Rd
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