| Gardening for children
"Kids Can Grow," a summer gardening program offered by UNH Cooperation Extension 4-H Youth Development and the UNH Master Gardener program, for youth 8-14 years of age, is just about ready to begin. Have you ever wanted to learn more about gardening? Experience the fun and excitement of planting and watching your vegetables and flowers grow? Would you like to know more about where your food comes from and the nutrition found within? Then consider joining the program for a summer of fun. You'll be mentored by a UNH Master Gardener, learn about 3'x5' raised bed gardening, and work as a team with other members in our community gardens and have your very own garden at your home. For information and an application, call the Strafford County 4-H office at 749-4445. The application deadline is April 16, and there is limited space available.
Nursing nurseries
FREDERICK -- As spring spawns nature's rebirth, gardeners are warming to the task of beautifying their home's lawns and gardens. But for nurseries, the new year could be a mixed bag. Spending on lawns and gardens is down, as are lawn and garden retail sales, says a report of the National Gardening Association. Spending in 2005 was down 16 percent over 2004, according to the latest figures available. The association found that, while overall participation in lawn and garden activities increased, the average amount spent per household decreased, resulting in a small decline in total lawn and garden sales in 2005. Despite that, Frank Vleck, owner of Wakefield Valley Nursery in New Windsor for more than 20 years, said he is optimistic about spring. With the return of warm weather, customers are ready to get outdoors.
Nipawin Public Library corner
Please remember that we have a presentation tomorrow (April 19) at 7 p.m. in the Nipawin Public Library given by Kim Wood on container gardening. Admission is free and everyone is welcome to attend. By Nancy Budd
Wednesday April 18, 2007 Nipawin Public Library corner By Nancy Budd Please remember that we have a presentation tomorrow (April 19) at 7 p.m. in the Nipawin Public Library given by Kim Wood on container gardening. Admission is free and everyone is welcome to attend. Another item for your calendar is a reading by Prince Albert writer Lynda Monahan on Friday, April 27 at 7 p.m. On the following day, she will be leading a writing workshop from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the library. Please register beforehand. Once again, this is free to those who wish to come to either or both sessions.
Allergens make gardening a much more difficult chore
SIKESTON Those who suffer from seasonal allergies and love to garden can still enjoy their hobby this spring simply by making a few adjustments. More than 35 million Americans are affected by allergens, or airborne pollens and molds, which commonly trigger allergy symptoms like watery eyes and sneezing. Its something that everyones contending with, but it might be one of those things that if you tip the people on whats going to be blooming then it can help, said Donna Aufdenburg, University of Missouri Extension horticulture specialist for Southeast Missouri. According to pollen.com, pollen counts for cedar/juniper, maple and elm trees are high right now in the Sikeston area. Shirley McCall, owner of Garden Lane Nursery in Sikeston, said she battles allergies every spring.
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