2A • The People-Sentinel • Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Are Bugs Bugging You? • Clean up areas that may provide harborage for bugs and remember that insects do not need a lot of room to hide and live. Check bags, boxes and other packaging for signs of insects. • Clean up food from sinks and counters. Crumbs on floors and countertops can provide a banquet for insects. • Clean up spills, as a very small amount is all insects need. Repair any leaking water or drain lines.
Ready, set, plant, enjoy liams Farm and Garden, March, to grow tosaid now until the end of matoes, squash March is the right time and waterto plant a variety melon. For a complete It’s almost spring and that of seeds, includHe said list of tips, tricks and i t ’ s i m means a new planting season ing onions, pois upon us. tatoes, cabbage helpful information, p o r t a n t Whether you’re an expe- and dozens of not to visit rienced gardener or are just herbs. start too www.clemson.edu/extension/hgic looking for a new hobby, He said plantearly with there are plenty of crops you ers should wait the warmcan plant this time of year. until the warmer-weather James Williams, of Wil- er season, after crops and to pay attention to the forecast. metown Garden Center Williams said those new Your Ho to gardening need to take care not to plant more than they can take care of. He said container gardens are a smart Fruit Trees Bradford Pears idea for beginners. You don’t Blueberries Blooming Camellias need a lot of space to grow a Grape Vines Knockout Roses variety of crops, he said. White And Pink Dogwood White Spirea Williams said he has seen Flowering Cherry Red Quince an increase in the number of Tulip Trees Carolina Jasmine people growing their own Old time Azaleas (10 for $35) Plus much much more foods. He said it will probably continue as long as food o t t P e a l m m l Trees 10-15’ Pa prices continue to rise. ed & Installed $300.00 r e v i He said the more people l e D who know how to grow their Bulk Mulches and Topsoil - You pick up or We deliver!! own food, the better. David purtell Staff Writer david.purtell@morris.com
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• Knowing the identity of the insect will help in developing control methods. Learn about the insect, its life cycle and its damage characteristics. If you are in doubt, collect a few of the insects, put them into a sealable container with alcohol and take it to the local county Extension office. They will send the samples to the Clemson Plant Problem Clinic, which will provide identification and control methods. There is a $10 fee for this service.
Planting Season Spring is almost here and that means a new planting season. Below is a list of crops that can be planted now and those that can be planted throughout the summer.
Plant starting now Onions Potatoes Cabbage Herbs Strawberries Lettuce Broccoli Spinach Cauliflower
After March Tomatoes Squash Watermelon Pumpkins Peppers Corn Eggplant Cucumbers Beans
More tips in our March 20 edition
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