Block · one region of the page, as the scanner read it. It may hold a whole story, part of one, several, or an advertisement; stitching blocks into articles is the next step. Text is supplied OCR.
Page 16 · column 2 of 4 · from the scan, no model involved
suns, .riant a tuvei ciufi,
also called a green manure, to increase the soil's organic matter content.
• Wood ashes contain phosphorous, calcium, and potassium and can be placed on the garden, flower beds, or spread on lawn, but don't overdo it. Avoid using wood ashes on acid loving plants, such as azaleas and blueberries, because ashes raise the soil pH.
• Fall is usually cool and moist and a good time to plant trees and shrubs. Research has shown that roots will continue to grow until the soil freezes, which is about Thanksgiving in Virginia. This is true for both evergreens and deciduous plants.
• Wait until deciduous trees and shrubs begin to drop their leaves before fertilizing them. This signals dormancy, when no new growth will be stimulated that might not harden off prior to cold temperatures. However, roots are active until soil temperature drops below 40 degrees F, so nutrients will be taken up and used by the plants to develop a stronger root system. Tree wound paints used after pruning are no longer recommended because they can slow healing and may promote decay.
For additional information or those needing additional gardening advice should feel free to call the Rappahannock Extension Office at 675-3619.
95.5%