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Show Page 10 Itfclithhlb Ms iSiyams for Bn3srGj3 l II Herbs, purchased or home- grown, are becoming more familiar in our kitchens. Maybe it"s the need for more healthful alternatives for flavoring foods; maybe its the enjoyment of new culinary achievements; maybe watching more of the gourmet Heys Qnd Vievs Prom Uoar County (Jgent ly require a long cooking time. Using unsalted butter in herb butter recipes allows more of the herb flavor to come through and controls the salt intake. For a simple stuffing, lay sprigs of fresh herbs in the cavity of poultry along with onions or Fertilizing your plants ROSES It is time to fertilize roses. Use fertilizer or a rose an food, plus systemic, which will prevent insects. Prune off old blossoms down the stem to the formation. first ANNUALS As the weather warms up, beware of the tobacco bud worm which will attack petunias, gese five-lea- ve raniums and Nicotians. The worm eats the blossoms and new buds, making the plant look as though it has stopped blooming. Control the worm by using Dipel, Thuricide or Orthene every 7 to 10 days. Stay on a schedule, be- There are several approaches to pest control. In some instances nature may be left to take its course. One aphid does not constitute an infestation, nor does attack with a it merit an all-ocontrol. for immediate pesticide It does warrant concern and a concerted follow-u- p to make sure that the initial observation is not a harbinger of more aphids. You must monitor the insect populations to some extent. If there are half a dozen to a dozen aphids per leaf examined, you should use some means ofcontrol immediately. One can remove a few aphids with the spray from a ut cause these critters can get garden hose. If ladybugs are ahead of you. present in the larval stage, the FRUIT TREES problem may be resolved natuThe time to spray for the con- rally, since this little tiger-liktrol of Peach Twig Borer is form of the ladybug is a voracious around the second week in June. feeder on aphids. The larva is Spray for Coddling Moth (ap- elongated, black and has orange e g. Spray for the Western Cherry Fruit Fly as soon as the cherries begin to show any pink. The Peach Dree Borer which attacks stone fruit needs to be controlled by spraying the trunk of the tree with Dursban on July 1, August 1, and September 1. Do not get the spray on any leaves or firuit. spots. WEEDS The same theory applies to the use of herbicides for the control of weeds. Because of these live among different kinds of ornamental and garden out-of-pla- plants, they require varying methods to keep them under control. You first must decide whether the weeds are primarily grasses or broadleaf perennials or annuals. Then one may choose between hand weeding, mechanical implements, or herbicides as the proper weapon of restraint. For instance, several thistles junigrowing in a ground-covper would simply necessitate hand weeding with effort directed to removing the crown of the plant. Thistle is easily controlled because it has a taproot and pull- HOW NECESSARY ARE PESTICIDES? Many people look at pesticides as a modern-da- y plague. Some misuse pesticides by rationalizing If the label instructions says one oz. per gallon for pest control, why not use a couple or three glugs of the stuff to really get at the problem. So, what are the facts? What can you do to approach the use of pesticides responsibly? The following may not contain all of ing the plant eliminates the - 'iavu j, ?. the answersbut it may help problem. reof The the your understanding appearance of a perennial sponsible use of garden chemi- grass, such as quackgrass, in a cals. juniper could merit the use of an There are no miracle cure-a- ll herbicide to gain control. Quackpesticides. Each pesticide can grass is rhizominous and prone help control (not totally eradi- to deep trailing roots which are cate) a small segment of the impossible to control by convenmany problems facing the gar- tional means. er - hints when using herbs. DID YOU KNO- WHerbs can assist in repelling insects and other household pests. Houseflies dont like basil. Mint repels mice. Fleas, ants and mosquitoes avoid pennyroyal. Plant tansy around the foundation of your house to keep the ants away. Some herbs grow well in pots. Basil, bay, chives, mints, oregano, parsley and sage are exam- M my peers end epples worm free once again. Use trunk bands from late June through the early fall- - Remove bands occasionally to check for the presence of fine silk webbing with worms or pupae inside, then destroy the bands and replace them. sprays is probably the easiest method of preventing worms from getting into your fruit. There are also a number of othtrays with water ofan appropri- er preventative steps you can ate juice adds a festive note to a take to keep worm numbers worms invading your firuit is to ; During long cooking times, you may enjoy the aroma of herbs. But the oils which provide the flavor are released - depending on the herb - at 80 to 110 degrees F. You may still smell the pleasing aroma, but much of the flavor will be gone. You may wish to refresh the flavor near Hie end of the cooking time. Freezing rose petals in ice cube pear pest. Using insecticide punch bowl. ples. With the right treatment, HERB STORAGE TIPS... down. Pick up and destroy any fruit be sown into cheesecloth bags or in wet paper towels and tuck the sachets to be stored among bunch into a plastic bag, leaving clothes to guard against moths. the end open to the You may follow the following rec- air. Herbs will keep in the refrigipe: 4 parts dried, crushed mint; erator for a few days. Or you can 4 parts dried, crushed rue; 2 put the bunch in a vase filled parts dried, crushed southern- with water and keep them in the wood; 2 parts dried, crushed fresh air, but out of the sun. rosemary; and 1 part powered doves. To clear the air, you can prepare herbs for freezing, add a mixture of 12 cup laven- brush soil away rather than der flowers, 14 cup rosemary washing. Washing will remove leaves, and 14 cup torn eucalyp- some of the flavor. Tbugh stems tus leaves to a quart of water in should be removed; tender stems a glass or stainless steel pot. can be frozen. Herbs do not reHeat this until it simmers. Hold quire blanching; except for basil, the simmer mid add water as it which may turn black in not blanched. Leaves or sprigs may evaporates. be frozen on a baking sheet, then HELPFUL HINTS- .Rule of thumb for substituting transferred to glass jars. Crumdried herbs for fresh: Use about bled herbs may be frozen with 13 the amount of dried as you water in ice cube trays. (Put 1 or would of fresh. The dried herb 2 teaspoons of herb per ice cube has more concentrated flavor tray.) When the cubes freeze, pop them out of the tray and into a than fresh. befresh herb freezer bag. Shelf-lif-e leaves is about 6 Rubbing tween your hands or soaking months. them in a liquid to be used in a DRIED-Aftthe herbs are dried, they recipe will bring out the best aroma and flavor before adding to will keep navor if they sue kept food. whole rather than crumpled. Add fresh herbs in the last 15 Tightly seal the herbs in a glass to 20 minutes when cooking jar in a cool, dark place. Shelf-lif- e is about one yesir. soups and stews which general ed with worms. The worms will develop into new moths that lay eggs, hatch worms and invade your crop again later in the sum- that drops prematurely from they can last from several FRESH Tie a small quantity of any trees in June and July, since the months to a couple of years. Crushed or powered herbs can fresh herb in a tight bunch. Wrap fruit that falls is usually infest- 18-2- -- 3-- WEEKLY NEWSPAPER FOR SALE NORTHERN UTAH EXPANDING MARKET GREAT OPPORTUNITY CALL KEN ADAMS C01-829-34- 51 Loolring for a few dependable hard working individuals willing to work evenings and weekends. .uce We offer A fun work environment Flexible scheduling Competitive pay f You must be 21 years or older. Apply today. Contact Jen, Jcri or Jana. 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