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 Episode 68
October 20, 2007

 

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Judy Alleruzzo


There she blows!!! The winds returned to the state and have ended the fall color season for a lot of our trees and shrubs. Now the fall color is all over our lawns and gardens. This early wind storm may have also been a warning of the winter to come. You may have noticed that some of your trees may need a little help to get into shape before we head into the next season of cold and windy winter. Make sure you check with a certified arborist before you do any work on your trees and always be safe.

This week we featured...

Bauman’s Autumn Harvest Festival

The fall festivals are in full swing and one of the best in the state is the Autumn Harvest Festival at Bauman’s Farm and Garden (503-792-3524) near Woodburn. Fall is also the time for a bounty of fresh produce and Bauman’s is full of stuff. Brian Bauman joined us to tell us about all the wonderful squashes they have at the store including varieties like the delicata, the hubbard and the spaghetti squash. They are easy to prepare and great tasting. Then we ventured outside to see all the great activities including the zip line, 3 different mazes, the frontier fort, the animal barn, the obstacle course and the big Jumping Haystack, where you can have a ball and raise funds for the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Oregon. While you are there don’t forget to visit the red barn where they have plants, a gift shop and delicious baked goods!

Fall Lawn Fertilizers

We had told you that fall is the time for planting, but Norm McCreight from Lilly Miller also tells us that fall is also the time for fertilizing! To really keep your lawn healthy in the winter and give it a boost for the spring, now is the time to apply a good fall and winter fertilizer. The numbers on the bag can be confusing, but what you are looking for is a well balanced slow release fertilizer. Your lawn is slowly fed all through the winter and then gets a jump start when the temperatures warm up in the spring. Keeping your lawn well maintained in the winter helps to prevent problems later.

Yard Debris Carriers

Fall brings a ton of debris to your yard and garden. Getting rid of that debris can be back-breaking work. We visit Tom’s Garden Center (541-928-2521) in Albany to check out some different ways of carrying that debris away. A tarp is the most basic design for hauling away a ton of stuff. This is also the hardest on your back if the load gets too big. The second thing we saw was the collapsible carrier. This is designed to carry a good sized load and then you can squeeze it down for easy storage. We also found some 2-handled plastic carriers that were also water tight and came in various sizes. Finally the Cadillac of carriers, this little cart was designed as a garden tool caddy, but we found that you could take out the tool tray and you had a nice little bin that you could fill and wheel to your compost pile. This one would be great for the gardener that is older or has physical limitations. Check out all the different carriers at your local garden center.

Stihl Fall Tools

Fall is the time to clean up for the winter months ahead. If your lawn and garden needs a big time clean-up, you need to find a tool that will do the job right, the first time. We paid a visit to Wayne Sutton of Stihl to learn about the different Stihl products that will help you to get the job done. First, Wayne displayed a couple of leaf blowers. Blowers have become the #1 nuisance machine in the garden. Wayne talked about using them safely and considerately. The first model was a blower that also became a vacuum/shredder. This will let you suck up the leaves, shred them and then dump them into your compost bin. The second model was a super quiet one that is so quiet you can talk on the phone while you use it. We then moved to chainsaws. Wayne had one that was one of the simplest to use. This one was loaded with features that included an easy start and a quick way to tighten the chain. We also saw all the safety equipment you should be using when you operate this machinery.

Dividing and Planting Peonies

Fall is the time for planting. It is also the time to dig and divide your favorite perennials. This week Judy visited the experts at Adelman Peony Gardens (503-393-6185) to learn how to dig and divide peonies. Carol Adelman showed us how easy it is to do. The keys to success are to make sure you dig a large root, make sure your divisions include an ‘eye’ and to build a good planting area for your new root with a quality bulb fertilizer. If you have questions about peonies or you are interested in purchasing one, you can contact them at the gardens.

Portland Nursery Apple Tasting – 2nd Weekend

This is the final weekend of the 20th anniversary Portland Nursery Apple Tasting (503-231-5050). We made a return visit to the nursery on Stark Street to start counting the ballots to see who had won the first annual scarecrow contest. To find out who won you will have to stop by the nursery this weekend. While you are there you can enjoy over 40 varieties of apples and pears. There will also be kid’s activities, live music, cooking demonstration, apple themed gifts and food. Stop by this weekend, or you will have to wait until next year!

The Zoo Squash

A couple of weeks ago a giant pumpkin was dropped on a bus at a local fall festival. This coming Friday a cousin of that one gets squished by the elephants at the Oregon Zoo (503-226-1561). The zoo will fill one of these giants full of ‘treats’ and then the elephants get to stomp it for a tasty snack. The other zoo animals are not left out. They will be receiving pumpkin treats through out the weekend, courtesy of Al’s Garden Center. The zoo also has a bunch of activities happening on the weekend of the 27-28th including trick or treating and a scavenger hunt.
 

 
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