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Extension - a partnership of federal, state and local governments - provides “a rich base of knowledge for every county,” he said. County home economists need to be involved m public policy formation, said Bertrand. “In coming years your input on a number of tough issues facing the family will be needed to Cactus is a treat gardeners of all ages can grow indoors that's fun, foolproof and carefree. These are a sample of Burpee Seed’s cactus selection. Calf Collect 717-665-7150 develop sound public policy,” he said. These areas, he said, in clude the nature and dimensions of personal space and the kind and quality of community ser vices; the need for con serving resource supplies and protecting en vironmental quality and the means of doing so; and in formation resources that make sure sources of in formation are sound and U edible Grow cactus for fun ►♦♦♦♦♦❖♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦•♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ s | HOG PRODUCERS! ’ | Get Top Price for I New Holland Sold in sorted lots the auction way. 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Rt 501,1 Vi Miles South of Schaefferstown, PA Phone7l7-949-6817 Open Mon Fn B to*.Wed Btol2 Sat Btos Lancaster Farming, Saturday, November 15,1980—C39 Bertrand said scientific research findings must be transferred to the public if we are to improve the quality of life. ‘An essential role of ex tension home economists is to provide the link between the family and the research, both m interpreting research findings to the family and conveying problems needing research to the scientific community,” he said. The fact that people can be reached directly in their homes and involved through leadership roles in the ex tension system is not only important to extension's success, but also the envy of many agencies and groups who wish to use extension’s DOYLESTOWN - What can gardeners of all ages grow indoors that’s fun, foolproof and carefree 9 “Cactus”, says Jeannette Lowe, Burpee Seed Com pany horticulturists and indoor gardener. “We’ve had a pot of cactus growing on our office window sill in bright sunshine over a radiator for several years and these plants are cer tainly thriving on neglect.” Once cactus seedlings are up and growing, you can forget about them. These desert denizens like dry air and heat from raditors or vents. This and atmosphere, prevalent in most homes during winter when furnaces are running, is difficult for many other types of houseplants but ideal for cactus. delivery system to reach consumers, Bertrand said. “In home economics and nutrition, a Gallup Poll showed 17 million persons about 10 percent of the U.S. adult population have participated actively at least once in some aspect of these extension home economics programs,” he said. “I am confident that as extension home economics proceeds on a course of providing new programs, developing new and in novative evaluation systems, and responding to the public policy issues confronting families, that its 66-year hikory of success will not be broken or dimmshed,” Bertrand said. Summer heat suits them too. They are native to desert areas with very little rainfall any time of the year. This means you can forget about watering cactus for a month or more at a tune...no “plant sitting” problems during vacations or trips. A mixture ot cactus varieties is fun to grow. You then have the surprise of seeding many different types develop. Will they be barrel-hke, columnar, branched or some other shape? If you prefer individual varieties, there are exotics such as Saguaro, Organ Pipe and Native’s Comb...to mention a few. All develop slowly into miniatures of their desert counterparts and all are spmy. Be careful to keep your distance from the sharp thorns or wear protective gloves when you are handling the plants. HOW TO GROW Plant cactus seeds indoors at any tune of the year. Sow them evenly and thinly in pots or flats filled with planting formula, potting soil or a porous mixture such as one part sieved soil to one part sand. Cover the seeds lightly with the planting material and keep it slightly moist. Plants emerge in about 14 to 28 days During this germination (seed sprouting) period, even moisture is necessary for good results. When the catcus seedlings show their first spines, it’s time to transplant them to individual pots, or perhaps you would like to group several different types in larger containers Be sure there is good drainage from the bottom...either a hole, or a layer of gravel, stone or broken pieces of crock about an inch deep. Also use a soil mixture that drams fast. One part planting formula or sieved soil to one part sand or gravel works well and will make your cactus feel at home, as if in the desert. Water the transplanted seedlings to settle them m, then wait 2 weeks or longer before you water again Grow your cactus m plenty of light. A sunny windowsill, a spot under plant lights, or a place in a greenhouse with a fairly dry atmosphere all are fine. If you live in frost-free areas, you also can grow catcus in an outdoor garden They’re ideal for arid con ditions in the southwestern United States. Go away for a month and forget about your cactus They’ll still be thriving when you return. Give them a good watering, but pour off any excess in the receptacles below the pots or containers.
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