Page 2 - Mount Joy Bulletin Over The Back Fence by Max Smith The interest in home vegetable gardening is running higher this spring and we are aware of many new families trying their skills at growing some of their own vegetables. We encourage this type of home activity and feel that it will be very educational for the ‘parents as well as the youngsters. However, there are several things to keep in mind in growing home vegetables and flowers. May 15, 1974 First, fertilizer is helpful when used in the proper .place at the correct amount. Any fertilizer containing either nitrogen or potash will burn seeds and plant roots when in direct contact. The fertilizer should be placed away from the seeds or plants, or mixed with the soil before planting. The second thing is that weed killers are not for home gardening; they are very likely to do far more harm than good in Timely Tips inexperienced hands. Hand cultivation is still best for the home gardener. With warmer weather due to arrive at any time, many property owners will be outside getting the garden and lawn in summer-time condition. A good raking might be one place to start before any lime or fertilizer is applied; this will remove trash and old grass from last year. Lime should be applied when needed according to a complete soil test, followed by moderate fertilizer ap- plications. In many cases the weed Killers can be applied with the fertilizer thus saving a separate spraying operation. Mowing can be started when grass growth gives anything to mow; some areas of rank growth may need mowing before the entire area. Higher farm income in 1973 resulted in considerable increase in the purchase of major farm machinery. If these machines were needed to reduce labor costs or to improve efficiency, there is no argument of the merits of the purchases. If they were purchased to reduce taxes, it may be false economics. The farmer may have saved 30 cents on the dollar in income taxes but could have in- creased depreciation costs by 70 cents on the dollar, not to mention the increase in operating costs. If farm income declines in 1974, careful planning will be needed before making ad- ditional major machinery investments. The first costs and the operating costs will be higher, and when used on limited acreages, it might not be a profitable in- vestment. Some hiring of castom work has con- siderable merit and could reduce production costs. The problem of wet basements confronts many homeowners. The place to start preventing this con- dition is during construction in placing a tile drainage system away from the foundation wall. After the house is built there are several practices to reduce the problem; one is to slope the soil away from the house for 10 feet or more; this carries surface water away. Secondly, keep eavestroughs and downspouts in good condition and carry the roof water away from the foundation. Another correction is to install a sump pump in the basement to remove excess water. An automatic dehumidifier can be installed to reduce humidity. Open basement windows only when outside is cooler than inside air. Damp basements are not easy to correct. GRANT CITY WALL-TO-WALL CARPETING AN'T COME TO GRANTS? RANTS WILL COME 0 YOU. Phone Today! Grant Plaza - 757-4661 One of our decorator-trained salesmen will come to your home at no extra charge. YORK, PENNA, for Women By Doris W. Thomas Extension Home Economist HOW TO BUY FURNTIURE [Free checking! When you save $200 with us. It will pay you to check into National Central’s new Free Checking Service. In more ways than one. First of all you’ll enjoy earning a hefty 5% interest, compounded continu- ously to yield 5.2% on your Statement Savings Account. 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Look carefully at the legs of furniture, especially if they are small. Are they well-balanced? 4. Are the drawers suitable painted or varnished? Unfinished wood swells in damp weather and causes drawers to stick. 5. Is the piece of furniture The Mount Joy BULLETIN 11 EAST MAINSTREET MOUNT JOY, PA., 17552 Published Weekly on Wednesdays Except Fourth of July Week and Christmas Week (50 Issues Per Year) Richard A. Rainbolt N Editor 2 and 2 Publisher Advertising rates upon request. Entered at the post ffice at Mount Joy, Penna., s second class mail under] he Act of March 3, 1879. KNIVES FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES — When shopping for knives, look for ones of the size and shape suited to the purpose. Get a well-balanced knife that is comfortable to hold. Knives vary in length and shape of blade and each has its purpose. Your jobs can be easier if you have knives best suited for each task. +A paring knife has a blade 2 to 3 inches long and varies in shape. 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