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William McClenathan

 Episode 6 - May 13, 2006

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Judy Alleruzzo

Boy, the chill returned this week!  We saw the temperatures dip and the rain return.  It was a nice little breather, but bring back the sun!  We are hooked on gardening again.  To see how excited we are, check out this weeks show!

This week we featured...

Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden

We went to see the Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden from the garden for their big Portland Rhododendron Show and Plant Sale, which happens every year on Mothers' Day weekend.  Dick Cavender talked to William about the events happening at the garden this weekend.  He also covered some care issues dealing with rhodies, and threw in a little history too.  We also saw the Rhododendron ‘Crystal Springs’ for which the garden was named.  The garden is maintained by volunteers and funded by the plant sale that the Rhododendron Society is conducting.  For more information check out the Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden website, or call 503-771-8386.

AMS – Soil Amendment

Drainage issues seem to be the main trouble with lawns here in the northwest. David Curtis from AMS showed us a new process that gets drainage problems for good.  AMS has a product called Axis that is a dry diatomaceous earth that is injected into your soil to change its structure.  It not only helps with your drainage problems, it can give you a healthier lawn and garden, and save you a bunch of money on watering.  If you are interested in having AMS come to look at your lawn, you can contact them at www.axisplayball.com, or call 503-367-3640.

Call Before You Dig

These days, when you put a shovel in the ground you can end up with more than a warm feeling from working in the soil! Now, a lot of the utilities you come to depend on are buried in your lawn and garden.  It is important to learn where your gas, power, communication and water lines are before you dig.  We learned what you should do from Gary Hyatt with NW Natural Gas and the Dig Safely Oregon program.  The important message to remember: "Call before you dig."  48 hours before you dig, you can call 1-800-332-2344 for someone from NW Natural Gas, and your other utilities, to come out and mark your lines.

Cat Solutions

We all love our feline friends, except when they are in our gardens where they shouldn’t be.  Judy shows you various solutions to the problem including the Scarecrow motion sensitive sprinkler, Cat stop, Repel Dog and Cat repellent, lavender sprigs, plastic forks, pointed stakes or bird netting.

Ponds and Water Features

The long winter is over and your pond or water feature needs to be whipped into shape for the upcoming summer.  Cleaning it is not as hard as you may think.  Brian Tsugawa from Tsugawa Nursery (360-225-8750) showed us a wide variety of products that are available to the homeowner.  Whether your problem is algae or decomposing leaves, there is a product that can solve your problem, including a product made out of barley straw!  To find a product best for you, contact Tsugawa Nursery or your local pond supply store.

Gloves

Having the right tool for the job makes gardening easier.  That includes protecting your hands.  Judy shows us a wide range of gardening gloves available, from ultra thin latex to heavy duty leather.  You’ll find gloves in all shapes, colors and sizes, including ones designed for specific garden jobs like pruning your roses.  Look to replace your garden gloves at least once a year.
 

 
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