Weather, pests, and planting notes from Minnie tips
Random thoughts on watering times for plants and orchids, dealing with leaf curl from worms in tomatoes and canna lilies, and observing grape pests. Advice includes opening leaves to reveal pests, using bioworm sprays, and repeating insecticide sprays for red spiders and mealy bugs. Also mentions copperhead snakes, fall tomatoes, and awaiting rain before planting more.
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Jerry Parsons to Present Fall Gardening Program
Dr. Jerry Parsons of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service will host a free Fall Gardening Program at 7:30 p.m. on August 14 in the La Vernia High School Cafetorium. The talk covers new management ideas vegetable varieties watering practices and pest control with Parsons’ personal insights. Bring a friend and mark your calendar.
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Time Up For Ticks This Year
Medical advisory urges outdoor tick prevention using SEVIN carbaryl spray on shrubbery turf and kennel areas. Letter offers free tick control brochure from Woody Leafgreen PhD care of SEVIN Lawn Garden Clinic Smyrna GA.
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Kika de la Garza Notes New U S Customs User Fee
In De La Garza’s district a new five dollar user fee on most overseas air and cruise travelers went into effect July 7, projected to raise about 220 million dollars annually. The fee excludes travelers by train or auto from Mexico Canada the Caribbean and U S territories and extends to some commercial shipments with separate charges for vessels and trucks. The congressman urges veterans to call toll free VA numbers and offers office assistance in Washington for VA disputes.
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Barbecue Tips and Menu Ideas for Outdoor Grilling
Outdoor cooking guide promotes versatile barbecues with fish poultry and vegetables. Suggestions include lemon herb sauces and Parmesan topped corn and potatoes. Dessert hints feature grilled peaches with brown sugar.
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