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c 3 Spilyay Tymoo Wakm si'kinks, ow:(;on 9776 1 November 7, 1986 Vu Plant spring flowering bulbs This is the lust call for planting spring-flowering bulbs in the home landscape. Don't wait much longer to plant daffodils, tulips or crocus, or it will be too late for fall planting. Bloom time next spring will be more rewarding if you keep a few shopping and planting suggestions in mind. For example, bloom size is directly related to bulb sic. If large blooms are desired, buy the larger bulbs. You may want to make color your major consideration when buy ing bulbs because spring flowers look best when they are planted in tightly clustered groups of the same color. It is also advised to feel the bulbs to determine their quality. Healthy bulbs are firm. Scrunchiness indi cates dead tissues and the flower Health is a Every major degenerative disease due to stressful living is predicta ble and preventable in its first decade of development. Disease takes a long time to develop. Nume rous signs and symptoms, warn ings that something is wrong, appear long before a disease can be offi cially named. Stress-related diseases due to long term investment in a faulty lifestyle are not chance occur rences. They are self-made; the results are self-imposed. Health is a return on investment: Maximum long-term health is most likely to be found in individ uals who choose to invest their energies in health-enhancing lifes tyles. Health-producing habits are the world's best medicine. You become your investments: Many people regularly pay into Store discarded garden The arrival of fall finds many home gardeners with a collection of various garden chemicals leftov ers. The gardeners can save some chemical products for use next year, but others may have to be discarded. Check the labels of insecticide and chemical weed killer products for storage information. Storage of some garden chemi cals through the winter may be unsafe or ineffective. Many garden chemicals break down with age and aren't effective Energy questions answered Q. Is there a way to make addi tional pleated drapes more energy efficient? I'm renting and don't want to spend a lot of time or money on storm windows or insu lated shades. -J. G., Arlington. A. Energy saving draperies have two features in common. First they are made of a densely woven fabric so air cannot leak through. The fabric weight and fiber content are less important than a tight weave. Energy saving draperies also are sealed tightly along the top, bot tom and side edges. The sealed edges prevent room air from circu lating between the drapery and window glass. This reduces drafts in the room and slows the heat loss through the window. To create a tight seal, position the drapery close'to the wall or ceil ing. Install a closed-top cornice or valance to further seal the top. Seal the side and the bottom edges with magnetic tape or hook y' :A 1 . i Em .7 " 1 s i j ! 'i I' -X tA ill : s: lv. ! ... i !1 V.! , j L ;i ' "4 ' ; '"- -I ,! 1 v : '.' i ... - , I S j i 1 1 F j .j. f " i : ! ; ' i ? A r lent Boileau began work at the Warm Springt Extension Office October 29 as an Extension Intern. Arlenes primary scope of wt revolves around the family living programt offered hr OS I '. bud deep inside may be almost dead. Store bulbs you won't plant imme diately in a dry area with a temper ature below 65 degrees F, high temperatures damage the flower buds. Spring-flowering bulbs can be planted as late as Christmas, but the earlier you plant the better your chances that the bulbs will bloom on time in the spring. We offer these planting instruc tions: Plant in well-drained, sandy soil that has maximum exposure to sunlight. I'lant in clusters with indivi dual bulbs four to five inches apart. Work the soil to a depth of 12 inches, riant tulips six inches deep; crocus, two inches; daffodils, seven inches; irises, three inches; grape return on investment a pension plan designed to provide financial security in retirement years. Even social security provides some financial base for later years. The amount that is put into the plan each day is very small, but over the years it can add up. Everyone builds a health pen sion plan, too. The long-range invest ments we make in our health accu mulate over the years. Viewed on a day-to-day basis, our investment in a walk after lunch, a phone call to a friend, or a five-minute break to watch the sunset doesn't seem to have much long-term effect on our health. That extra cup of coffee, one more rushed meal, another angry argument, or a cynical remark don't seem as if they should detract from our health 20 years from now. But they do. These little bits do add after long periods of storage. Mal athion and diazinon deterioriate rapidly when exposed to air. In addition, low temperatures may cause some chemicals to lose their potency. Several garden chemi cals, is exposed to freezing temper atures, become useless for their intended purpose. Chemical products that are past their shelf life should be disposed of. Discard any chemical product that is five years old whether it has been opened or not. Do the same and loop strips (such as Velcro). Dropping the drapery hem to the floor is another way to seal the bot tom. Be sure you don't block heat registers or electric baseboards. While these steps will save you some energy, don't expect a big decrease in your heating bill. Most drapery materials are not good insulators. However, sealing your drapes should make you feel more com fortable. A sealed drapery reduces drafts and covers the cold surface that would otherwise rob heat from your body. Q. I'm concerned about the air quality in my mobile home. There seems to be a lingering odor in the air. I've talked with the dealer about the possibility of formalde hyde insulation in the walls, but he assures me it wasn't used. Do you have any ideas? A. Even though formaldehyde wasn't used in the insulation, for maldehyde gas may still be the cul- r hyacinths, three inches; and hya cinths, four inches. Set the bulbs firmly in the ground and press out any air pockets that develop in the soil. Work in a commercial fertilizer, such as a handful of a 5-10-5 com bination for a cluster of three to Cattle management tips Develop a parasite control plan to include both internal (worms and grubs) and external (lice) par asites and therefore consider the economics and benefits of pastes, pour-ons and injcctablcs. Vaccinate four to ten month old heifers for brucellosis. Consider the proper time to vac cinate pregnant fcmnlci for leptos- up over the long run. We alone make our investment decisions: Remember, to a large extent we are in control of how we look and feel 10, 20, 30 years from now. We're in the process of determining that future today. Let's take the mvstcry out of lifestyle-related dis ease. We eat it. We harvest what we sow. We get what we deserve. We don't have to change if we don't want to. We can go ahead and continue the habits we want to keep. Only it is important that we know what we're investing in. Is it a long term investment in health or disease? What's the price, what's the reward, of continuing more of the same? We decide! chemicals with liquid forms of insect and weed killers that are discolored or full of sediment. When possible, always follow label directions closely when get ting rid of garden chemicals and their containers. Bury unknown or unusable garden chemicals, especially insecticides and weed killers, at least 1 8 inches deep in a spot where they will not con taminate the water supply. Never pour these chemicals down a house drain or into a storm sewer drain on the street. prit. Urea Formaldehyde is an impor tant part of many household products and building materials. The urea compound is often present in inte rior grade plywood, particle board, furniture, cabinets and carpeting. As these products age, they release formaldehyde gas. The amount of gas given off is greater when pro ducts are new. It decreases over time. Houseplantshave special needs It's time to winterize your house plant care practices. Winter weather alters the indoor environment, so for your houseplants's sake, adjust how you care for the plant accordingly- "Houseplants usually aren't too vigorous during the winter because growing conditions indoors are often poor. Houseplants require less water during the winter. With most plants, let the potting soil dry slightly before watering. After watering, the soil should be moist not satu rated. Let any excess water drain out the bottom of the pot. Do not leave drain water stand ing in the dish or other container the planting pot sits in. Also, during winter months the fertilizer needs of indoor plants are less than in spring and summer months. You should let houseplants without fertilizer from late Novem ber to early April. Remove seed pods, wilted flow ers, and leaves from the plants, and prune back long, straggly stems to within one-eighth inch of a leaf joint. Also keep houseplants free of dust, and pick off any insects that may be hiding on foliage or stems. Some plants may need transplant ing to larger pots to maintain their maximum growth. Most vigorously growing indoor plants require repot ting very year or two. To find out if a plant is pot bound, examine the root system. Place one hand over the soil sur face, turn the pot upside down, tap the rim softly against the edge of a table to loosen the soil, and remove the old pot. A solid mass of roots with little or no soil visible means the plant is potbound. When repotting, use a new con tainer about tw o inches deeper and wider than the old one. now five bulbs, or two pounds of fertil izer for a five by 10 foot area. Bone meal is also a good fertil izer. Place two tablespoons of bone meal near the bulb. I hen soak the flower bed to dissolve the fertilizer and settle the bulbs. pirosis (should be done during the last trimester of pregnancy). Evaluate the nutritional value of stored hay and plan a winter feed ing program for brood cows, first call heifers and replacements. Continue proper mineral and salt supplementation to include sele nium. Poisoning often caused by pills Ovcr one third of all cases of childhood poisoning from prescrip tion drugs involve a grandparent's medication. The U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission says the reason is that grandparents often leave pills around the house and don't keep them in child-resistant containers. Combine sewing and laundry centers Second only to meal preparation in importance, in the average house, is the care of clothing and house hold linens. This care includes wash ing, drying, ironing, mending, and construction. It seems logical to combine the sewing center and laundry centers to make a complete clothescare center. Such a center encourages mending in relation to laundry, as well as pressing in relation to both sewing and laundry. The table used for laundry sorting and folding can double as a cutting surface. Laundry area First floor util ity and or mudroom. This location for the laundry area eliminates stair climbing, and allows for mess iness. This area is usually adjacent to the kitchen so it is possible to supervise activities in both areas at the same time. Direct accejs to the Mobile homes usually have higher levels of formaldehyde than con ventional homes because in rela tion to the volumn of living space more plywood and particle board are used in their production. You can recognize formaldehyde gas by it pungent smell. It may cause irritation to the eyes, nose and throat. Some people suffer severe allergies to formaldehyde and are sensitive to extremely low levels. The U.S. Department of Hous ' ing and Urban Development has set 0.4 parts per million (PPM) as the target for mobile homes, although many health officials think 0. 1 ppm is a safer and more reaso nable goal. This is the threshold where most people notice the odor and experience irritation. You can measure the formalde hyde level in your home fairly accurate with a passive monitor available for $48 from Air Quality Research, 901 Grayson Street, Berkeley, California 94710. Tele phone (415) 644-2097. If you find the formaldehyde level in your mobile home is above Pruning helps Fall pruning usually won't be an extensive chore, but even in the best kept home landscapes there are a few trees and shrubs that could use an October trimming. Some plants need to be prepared for winter, such as those with an excess of twiggy growth. These plants may be damaged by hard w inter winds if not pruned back to a more compact size now. We stress that fall pruning should be light. The heavy pruning of shrubs and other plants is a chore best done when spring arrives. Roses in particular, may benefit from a light fall pruning. Roses often have an abundance of light, twiggy growth left over from summer. Winter w inds can w hip this growth around and possibly damage the rose bush. Food substitutions to drop For french fries. 10 pieces. 197 C.-l baked potato 2 Vi inches diame ter, 98 C. For macaroni and mayonnaise salad. ! cup. 335 C.-fresh fruit For 2 3 cup chocolate ice cream with plain chocolate sauce, 245 C cup raw huckleberries with one ounce table cream. 141 C. These are only a few examples of A Clay Penhollow Mollie Scholarships offered to 4- Hers The Union Pacific Company is once again sponsoring four $500 scholarships for Oregon 4-Hers. The applicant must: 1 . Reside in one of the following counties served by the Union Pacific Railroad: Baker, Deschutes, Gil liam, Harney, Hood River, Jeffer son, Malheur, Morrow, Multnomah, Sherman, Umatilla, Union, Wal lowa or Wasco. 2. Presently be a senior in high school. outside is important if the area is to serve as mudroom, clean-up area, or garden work area. Basement Because of less demand on basement space, the laundry center is frequently placed there. Other advantages are the removal of the noise from the rest of the house, and proximity to the source of the hot water supply and other plumbing lines. There are two disadvantages of the basement location. It is diffi cult to combine laundering with, other household activities. Nume rous trips must be made up and down the stairs before, during and after laundering to complete the processes. Other A hall, closet or pantry location usually is not satisfactory, because available space is not ade quate to develop a complete and efficient laundry center. 0.1 ppm, you can reduce the for maldehyde concentration by increa sing ventilation. Oregon State University Exten sion energy agent Tom Wykes will discuss other more costly ways to correct the problem. He may be reached by writing Deschutes Coun ty Courthouse, Bend, Oregon 9770 1 or call 388-6436. Danger Children and lighters Do you know that your 3 year old child may be capable of light ing your cigarette lighter? About 200 deaths each year are associated with fires started by cigarette lighters. Of these, an esti mated 140 deaths are the result of children playing with lighters; most of the victims are less than five years old. Children who survive such fires are often severely burned, resulting in disfigurement for life and emotional adjustment prob lems. Many of these tragedies are avoidable. Cigarette lighters, particularly dis posable one. are fascinating to many numerous substitutions that make it possible to eat delightful foods and yet clip 100 C. here and there with ease. Exercising to use 100 calorics for 180 pound person. - Walking at 2.6" mie for 26 min utes. Bicycling, moderate speed. 2 1 minutes. Dancing wait. 18 minutes. Walking downstairs. 14 minutes. Horseback riding trot. 14 min ORGGONSTATC UNIVERSITY 0CTGN5ION S6RVICG The Oregon Slate University Extension Service oilers educational programs, activities and materials without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin or disability. Marsh Joan David 3. Be in the top one-quarter of his or her class scholastically. 4. Be presently active in 4-H club activities. Applicants must complete the 4 H Scholarship Application form (RF003). An official transcript from the applicant's high school with certification of rank in graduating class must accompany the applica tion form. Each county may then submit one application to the State 4-H Office by February 1, 1987. Space requirements An efficient laundry area should accomodate the following related activities for clothing and soiled linens: Collec tion and storage, sorting, pretreat ing, hand laundry, machine wash ing, drip drying, machine drying, folding and sprinklingclothes, iron ing and temporary storage for cleaned and ironed clothes. Arrangement The arrangement and equipment, work surfaces, and storage areas should permit the worker to progress in a logical sequence. This will reduce the time and energy necessary to perform the tasks. Holiday baking Holiday baking workshops will be held Mondays, November 17 & 24 7-8:30 p.m. in the 4-H Center with a cost of $2 per person. For more information call 553-1161, ext. 238 to sign up. Need new ideas for Christmas gifts? Want new recipes for a Thanksgiving feast? If so, the Hol iday Baking Workshop is for you. You will learn how to make yeast breads, unusual quick breads and tasty desserts. Diabetic, low cho lesterol and microwave recipes will be included. These breads and des serts will please your family this holiday season and throughout the new year. children. They are colorful, fit easily into a small hand, have a wheel that turns and emits sparks, and produce a small flame. This is a recipe for disaster. Children less than five years are twice as likely to die in a fire as older age groups and this is largely because of fires started by children playing with matches or lighters. Children as young as two or three years are known to have ignited these fires. When a fire occurs, children frequently run and hide rather than informing an adult or trying to escape. 100 calories utes sawing wood, 1 1 minutes. Swimming ten minutes. Walk ing upstairs, 4.6 minutes. These are approximations, since many factors affect energy expen diture, such as muscular tension heavier one is. the more calories are used in any given time in activi ties involving moving the entire bodv. I