Turning leaves into compost and leaf mold benefits
Pennsylvania Resources Council coordinator Chris McHenry-Glenn explains leaf mold and composting as smart recycling. Gardeners like Lynn Miller and Jim O Neill share gear, timing, and methods to shred leaves, mix greens, and turn piles for three week ready compost and rich soil for gardens.
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Chris McHenry-Glenn
Pennsylvania Resources Council
Lynn Miller
Miller
Penn State
Washington Hawthornes
Jim O'Neill
McHenry-Glenn
Collecting flower seeds from wild perennials
Guidance on seed collection from perennial flowers emphasizes collecting only from wild species, avoiding hybrids and cultivars. Pick seeds from the healthiest plants after pods turn tan and dry, then store in a cool, dark location to prevent premature sprouting or mold, noting George Abraham and his Naples, New York nursery.
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George Abraham
Naples
New York State
Protecting plants as frost nears in New Market Garden
New Market Virginia gardeners face first frost and seek ways to extend the season. Purdue Extension agent Larry Caplan advises lessons on hardiness zones, frost dates, watering, soil prep, covering plants, and using wind and heat sources to protect perennials, shrubs, and vegetables.
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New Market
Larry Caplan
Purdue University Cooperative Extension
Vanderburgh County
Evansville
Ind
USDA
Caplan
Erro
Cap
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