Page 8 - Mid Valley Times 7-18-19 E-edition

Thursday, July 11, 2019
Master gardener provides the weekly green thumb checklist
|
A8 |
Mid Valley TiMes
By Judith Parker
Master gardener
Here's your garden checklist for July 18.
Relax. Beat the heat with a cool beverage while enjoying your garden from indoors.
Tasks:
Protect developing tree fruit from birds and squirrels by placing netting over trees.
Continue deep watering of fruit trees and citrus to insure a good fruit crop.
Pruning:
Deadhead annuals and perennials to encourage new growth and blooms.
Divide iris every two to four years and save new rhizome growth to replant.
Water
Continued from A7
to pollutants,” Kerlin said. Back at the academy, water with the bugs was distributed in petri dishes, and the assembled teachers searched for May flies, planarian worms and other
creatures.
“We used to call this
milk carton science,” said Karla Orosco, a science teacher at Admiral Akers Elementary on Naval Air Station Lemoore. And she later explained, “I used to teach at schools with no budget (for extra stuff). We used to do a lot with milk cartons and 2 liter bottles.”
Assisting Kerlin were Diana Ovieda-Vargas, Ph.D. and an assistant research scientist at Stroud, and Carolyn Staudt, a senior scientist at the Concord Consortium in Concord,
Fertilizing:
Lightly fertilize actively growing plants.
Give special attention to container plants.
Planting:
Summer heat can be truly formidable in the San Joaquin Valley. Delay unnecessary planting until cooler weather.
Bulbs, corms, tubers: naked lady (Amaryllis belladonna).
Enjoy now:
Annuals and perennials: lily of the Nile (Agapanthus), floss flower (Ageratum), amaranthus, aster, Lagerstroemia (Crape Myrtle).
Bulbs, corms, tubers: naked lady, canna.
Fruits and vegetables:
Mass. Staudt has directed or managed more than 15 National Science Foundation-funded projects since 1996, many of which include assisting teachers in the implementation of technology in the classroom. She said to mention the foundation’s grant, No. DRL-1850051.
“This is the bloody edge of science and research in the classroom,” Valadez said.
“Very important,” said Alan Guzman, a librarian in Watsonville and a participant.And Valadez said he expects the program to expand. Next up, he said, was a delegation from Asia who had heard about SAM Academy and wanted to check it out.
The reporter can be contacted by email at nemethfeatures@gmail.com or at (559) 875-2511.
almonds, beans, corn, cucumber, peaches.
Things to ponder:
The San Joaquin Valley is largely made up of zones 8 and 9. Consider this when selecting plants for your garden.
Permeable hardscapes allow water from irrigation or rainfall to stay in place in the landscape, rather than running off into gutters and storm drains. Examples include pavers and bricks without mortar or grout, decks, crushed rock or gravel.
Source: Adapted from “A Gardener’s Companion for the Central San Joaquin Valley,” 3rd edition, currently available from Fresno County Master
Mike Nemeth / Mid Valley Times
The photographer found this found this cluster of little wildflowers on a hike in Sequoia National Park.
Gardeners for $30.
Judith Parker is a master gardener and writes a weekly checklist for home
gardeners. The Master Gardener Program, under the University of California Cooperative Extension, is designed to provide
Hyde
Continued from A7
play.
"My character is Emma
Carew," she said. "I am Jekyll's fiance, and I am going to marry him. My character is part of the rich society, but she also packs a little bit of a punch.
"She's a strong character. She's very empowering. I
research-based information to help manage home gardens. Details, judyp559@ comcast.net.
really love playing her." "Jekyll and Hyde" opened July 12. The show will
continue through July 22. For information on dates and times of performances, visit reedleyrivercitytheatre.org
or call (559) 638-6500.
The reporter can be reached at juanita@ midvalleypublishing.com or 559-638-2244.
Juanita Adame / Mid Valley Times
Cady Mejias, left, plays Lucy Harris, and Rebecca Potts plays Emma Carew. The show opened earlier this month and will continue through July 22. Details can be found at reedleyrivercitytheatre.org.
Subscribe to the Mid Valley Times
658-2244 or 875-2511 midvalleytimes.com
003890