6A COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL January 27, 2016
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ottage Grove’s Junior
Youth Empowerment
Group, composed of middle-
school aged young people,
recently sought to make a dif-
ference for the local Beds for
Freezing Nights effort, which
works to provide a warm place
to sleep for those in need
when temperatures drop below
freezing. The group decided
that it could raise money to
purchase socks for those who
utilize the shelter, as they were
viewed as the greatest need.
They sold mistletoe during the
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holidays to raise the needed
funds. Bulk mistletoe was do-
nated by Spring Creek Holly
Farm, and group members
spent hours putting sprigs of
mistletoe together with deco-
rations for sale. They sold their
products in front of Walmart
on seven weekday afternoons,
and through their efforts over
$700 was used to buy fl ash-
lights, socks and thermoses for
BFN shelter visitors. Pictured
at right are members Shawn
Farmer, Taniece (no last name
given), Joey Farmer, Fiona
McKinnon and Shaelynn
Steele, who presented their
purchases to BFN board mem-
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recently presented a $5500 donation to
Cottage Grove Area Habitat for Humanity
to support its efforts to build affordable
homes for deserving families in the area.
Presenting the check to Habitat's Linda
Oxley (far right) are board members Lin-
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Rainfall causes closure of USFS road
T
he U.S. Forest Service says current
saturation from recent rainfall on the
Cottage Grove Ranger District has led to
unstable and potentially dangerous condi-
tions near mile marker 5 on Forest Service
Road 1751 toward the Mt. June trailhead.
This area is closed until conditions are suit-
able to repair the roadway.
The closure also includes the short spur
road 1758-715 due to unsafe conditions
until conditions are suitable for repair.
Visitors are advised to take precautions,
avoid secondary and native surface roads,
and let someone know where they are go-
ing and when they plan to return if travel-
ing through the National Forest.
The Ranger District asks that the public
stop by the Cottage Grove Ranger Station
for more information and current condi-
tions.
The USFS
says a
portion of
Forest Ser-
vice Road
1751 has
sloughed
off, making
the road
unsafe for
vehicle
traffi c.
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Set seeds on the right path with
homemade soil mixture
Another dental visit?
Turns out, you have better things
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BY KYM POKORNY
OSU Extension Service
W
hile you’re battling the winter blues,
make your own seed-starting mix and
plan for the gardening days ahead.
Home gardeners can start vegetable and fl ower
seedlings indoors from four to 12 weeks before
the last average spring frost in their area, which
means it’s time to get started. Making homemade
planting medium can be more economical than
buying a sterile mix at the store, said Brooke Ed-
munds, a horticulturist with Oregon State Univer-
sity’s Extension Service.
A good germinating mix must be fi ne and uni-
form, yet well-aerated, loose and free of pests,
diseases and weed seeds, Edmunds said. It also
should be low in fertility and total soluble salts,
yet capable of holding and moving moisture.
But beware, she warned. Soil straight from your
backyard just won’t do the job.
Typical backyard soil is too compacted, full of
weed seeds and it is not pasteurized, causing seed-
ling diseases and death. Native soil often does not
drain as well as seedling mixes. And it can de-
velop a crust that prevents seedlings from pushing
though.
Edmund’s recipe for a good basic pasteurized
medium for growing seedlings is a mixture of
one-third pasteurized soil or compost, one-third
sand, vermiculite or perlite, and one-third peat
moss.
“Many people just use half peat moss and half
perlite, vermiculite or sand, and this combination
seems to work well, too,” she said.
To pasteurize a small quantity of soil or com-
post in an oven, put the slightly moist soil or com-
post in a heat-resistant container or pan. Cover
with a lid or foil. Place in a 250-degree oven;
check the temperature periodically using a candy
or meat thermometer. When the mix reaches 180
degrees, cook for an additional 30 minutes. Avoid
overheating it, as the structure of the soil may be
damaged, rendering it useless as a seedling soil
A good soil mix for germinating seeds
should be fi ne and uniform, yet well-aer-
ated, loose and free of pests, diseases
and weed seeds.
ingredient.
Mix pasteurized soil or compost with peat moss.
Add sand, vermiculite or perlite. All ingredients
are available at most nurseries and garden stores.
Another task to complete before the start of
seed-sowing is to clean your pots, trays and fl ats.
After washing, rinse the containers in a solution of
1 part chlorine bleach to 10 parts water to kill re-
maining plant disease microorganisms that could
weaken or kill your tender young seedlings.
For information about starting seeds, see Ex-
tension’s publication Propagating Plants from
Seeds.
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