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mature and plant at that time. 1* or half-hardy crops like beets and carrots, allow an additional week. For tender crops like beans and carrots, allow an extra two weeks to be sure an early frost does no kill your vegetables before they mature.
• Fertilize your strawberries in August. On plants set out this spring, apply 4 to 6 ounces of ammonium nitrate (33 percent actual nitrogen) or 12-18 oz. of 10-10-10-per 25 ft. of row. Spread the fertilizer uniformly in a band 14‘ w ide over the row when the foliage is dry. Brush fertilzer off the leaves to avoid leal bum. For plants in the second year of growth, increase the application rate to 6 to 8 oz. Ammononium nitrate or 18-24 oz. of 10-10-10 jier 2-> ft. row.
• If your apple or pear trees have dead branches with leaves still clinging to the twigs, they may have fire blight. This bacterium is best controlled by pruning. When making cuts, prune at least eight inches below the dead part of the twig and dip shears in a 10 percent bleach solution between cuts to prevent transmitting the disease to healthy wood. Also avoid excessive fertilizing with nitrogen in the spring, as succulent new wood is more susceptible to fire blight bacteria.
• Use an old metal tire rim for hanging your garden hose. Point it the same color as your house or shed and fasten it to the side of a building near the spigot.
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