Garbage disposal and green gardening ideas from 20th century voices
A column by George Abraham argues for a modern garbage disposal method and composting to reduce land fills and flies, noting waste transportation costs and a $3 billion industry. It urges composting as a path to greener farming. It also shares gardening tips on tar paper tomato cultivation, overwatering warnings for evergreens, and details on Poppy Mallow Callirhoe growth and propagation.
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Birch leaf miner insect alert and control tips
News note warns gardeners about birch leaf miner causing blotch shaped blisters on birch leaves. Adults are tiny black flies about a fraction inch long appearing in mid May, late June and late July. Larvae mine leaves then drop to soil to form cocoons. only new growth is affected. Control favors treating larvae inside leaves with July sprays or systemic products at the base of the tree. continued on page 35.
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