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Show 2B Lakeside Review South, Wednesday, May 9, 1984 'Recharges Battery' Commissioner Takes Hoe : ijiji74 i BARRY KAWA Review Staff CLINTON kf! t .! r. . k . i After & long day at the office and the pressures of being a county commissioner, Glen E. Saunders heads home to his garden where he recharges his batteries. During Davis County commis- sion meetings, Saunders often jokes about the weather and what effect it may have on his vegetables and fruits. But the i , commission chairman takes his profitable hobby seriously and can be found out back during his free time away from work. Its more than a hobby, its also a means of food storage," he said. But I wouldn't consider it hard work. I regard it more as a chance to relax and get a little exercise. Saunders maintains about 20 fruit trees and grows several varieties of fruits and vegetables in Hand also a lovely fruit," Saunders' 4 says. Ill attempt to grow some this year and if theyre far enough along in the early part of August, maybe Ill try to make an effort.", Saunders was bom in Ogden and his family owned and oper-- . ated a farm in South Weber. His earliest memories were riding to South Weber each winter morning to do chores and also going back out there to do them again later in the day. I got involved in all facets of farming when I was 10 to 11 years old, Saunders recalls. Older brothers were off to war and it was left to fathers and youngsters to operate the farms during that timej Saunders said his garden is definitely a carryover from those days but his own children have not inherited the same interest. for his familys needs. His family has sold raspberries locally from their home and produces an average of about 100 cases each season. Saunders is proudest, however, of a variety of giant cantaloupe that often grows to about 15 to 20 pounds. He said he thinks about displaying it in the Davis County Fair each year and may do so this year. Theyre a novelty but theyre 1 i i 1 J, s 7 i - . But if they were in need of a new bike or baseball mitt they would go pick two or three cases of raspberries and have the nec- essary money, he said. They get full proceeds from whatever they pick. Farming has stayed in Saun-der- s blood and was an overriding factor when he purchased his e home and lot in Clinton in the early 1960s. Even today, he still enjoys the satisfied feeling known to all who grow things when he walks through his garden. It gives me a lot of satisfaction to be able to walk out and pick a nice, juicy apple free from worms, and say, hey, we grew that right here, , Saunders spends about 12 to 6 hours each week through the summer working in his home half-acr- ; 1 dead limbs, Commissioner Glen ATTACKING ft! ft ft 4 ft ft E. Saunders works out his frustrations, takes leisure time of Davis County Commissioner Glen E. Saunders. PRUNING garden. 4 4 9 ft ft ft' ft' ft. ft Clearfield Pair Learn Tricks of Gardening APRIL ADAMS ft ft ft Review Correspondent CLEARFIELD - To Morgan and Marjorie Grover, gardening means complete devotion and total commitment. We have the time, dedication and desire to have a good productive garden, Marjorie said. We get a lot of enjoyment out of watching everything grow. For the past four years, this Clearfield couple have learned the tricks of the gardening trade by trial and error. We read gardening books, and try to exercise common sense. We are able to learn from our mistakes, she said. Early each spring, they sit ft it u down and plan their garden. We believe in doing it right, Morgan said. After their garden is producing, they spend from one to two hours a day working in it. The Grovers garden is a total process, with planting, harvesting, freezing and consuming cycles, the couple believe. At the end of each gardening season, Marjorie freezes almost every variety of vegetable they grow for winter use. Last winter, we bought an occasional head of lettuce. Other than that, we never buy any vegetables in summer or winter, Marjorie said. They usually plant a wide va riety of vegetables in their backyard garden. Peas, chard, carrots, is vital. Nothing has a chance to grow if this is not done, beets, pole beans, tomatoes, cucumber, lettuce, radishes, and squash are planned for this years crop, they say. The seeds will all be planted at the same time this year, the couple agree. Last year, they planted their bean crop too early and it was destroyed by frost.' We went through the whole rigamarole. We covered the. ' sprouts with plastic and watched them carefully. But in the end, we lost them, Morgan remem- Marjorie advises any would-b- e gardeners, especially the root vegetables, like carrots. Thinning is the hardest thing for the Grovers to do. Its so hard for us to pull up the plantSi that weve nourished and throw them away, but it must be done,. Marjorie said. But she does cook the small carrots and beet greens that have been thinned. Once this has been done, the .vegetables will grow much more quickly, the Grovers have dis- bers. . , While the vegetables are still small, the Grovers have discovered that the process of thinning Sweet 100s are their favorites. Once producing, if kept picked, these plants will yield until they freeze. Three tomatoe plants produced enough tomatoes last summer for the Grovers and anyone else they could pawn them off on. Ive fallen in love with these kinds of vegetables, Marjorie said. covered. Crops such as pole beans, and a variety of tomatoe called The ground should also be well Morgan advises. Dont stop tilling at six inches. Go down a foot so the root vegetables can grow well, because that earth can be like cement, cultivated, Area Soils Need Added Nutrients , All soils FARMINGTON contain some plant nunaturally trients derived from decomposition of soil minerals and organic matter, said David E. Whiting, horticulturist at the USU Horticultural Farm, 1817 North Main in Farmington! Phosphorus, P, and potassium, K, added in fertilizers, ma- i 4 I ft ' h h h fr nures I generally remain in the soil until used by crops. Many soils along 3 crop residues the Wasatch front are naturally high in phosphorus and potassi- . um. i i test is the best method to indicate whether P or K fertilizer is needed. It is recommended that home gardeners have their soil tested every five years. At the USU soil testing laboratory, samples are tested for P and K levels, PH, salt, and lime (calcium) content. Soil tests do not check the ni A soil 3 l ' ft ft and ' ' r - trogen level. A standard test will not indicated levels of nutrient supply is only one of many factors affecting plant growth. A soil test will give no information about other problems limiting your gardens performance. Tests do not detect toxic chemicals nor herbicide residues in the soil. Soil samples may be taken anytime of the year. The results of your soil test are no better than the sample you send to the lab. The sample must be representative of the yard or garden micro-nutrient- ' s, Thoroughly mix the six If the soil is wet, '' allow it to dry. 7. About one pint of the thoroughly mixed composite sample is needed for the soil test. 6. fy ' ' ' i: r t one-ha- lf s. . t( t 8" $699-10- " $999 tive sample. YOUR WORLD TO LIGHT 58895 4950 W. Hooper, Utah 773-784- 6 Hours: OFFER EXPIRES MAY 12, 1984 EACH ROOM 3 ROOMS OR MORE DRY CLEANING !i AND SAVE 50 umiii. 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Repeat steps one through four at different locations, at least six times. This step is important to obtain a representa- being considered. Gardeners r0 t bugs inside trees day, she said. Some Appear Naturally t Kills To have a productive garden, the location must be carefully considered, the Grovers advise. Dont try to plant and expect crops if you dont have sun, Marjorie warns. At least a half a days sunshine is needed each 3 3649 West 1987 South Building 7 C CONTKMPORARY IMAQES, INC. 1M4 |