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Show wowwessv mest TE OGDEN VALLEY NEWS March Compiled by Kera Erickson Gardening and Sustainability By Laurie Van Zandt speakers were Dr. Fred Montague from the Department of Biology at the University of Utah, and Eden’s own, Mel Bartholomew, inventor of Square Foot Gardenin: Montague spoke on the role of home gardening and its positive impact on the environment in a time when 78,660,000 people are added annually to the Planet Earth and our resources are being depleted above sustainable levels. Montague noted that “feeding ourselves in a just and sustainable way (is) perhaps the single most important challenge of this century.” By growing our own food in a sustainable way, we eat healthier food, enhance the fertility of the soil, can produce next year’s seeds by using ‘heirloom’ plants, provide for other organisms such as earthworms, algae, spiders, insects birds, etc., and save the wilderness by growing food where people already live and have the resources to do so. Mel Bartholomew’s method of gardening uses considerably less space, water, and seed than traditional gardening practices, up to eighty — less, while producing the same yield. 1 t can be achieved in very little space, so it is ideal for residential areas. By starting with a weed free soil mix, his method is inherently pesticide and fertilizer free. Mel has always been an advocate of organic gardening. What both Mel Bartholomew and Fred Montague promote are sustainable gardening practices. In a broader sense, sustainability is the ability to achieve continuing economic prosperity while protecting natural systems. At the heart of sustainability is a goal to provide a high quality of life FOR ALL YOUR for people into the indefinite future. Achieving sustainable solutions calls for stewardship With respect to ornamental landscaping, a sustainable landscape would be one that is capable of thriving with minimal long-term effect on the environment. Plants selected for their ability to flourish in our heavy clay, alkaline soil and that require little investment in the use of time, labor, water, fertilizers, pesticides and imported soil, will tend to be sustainable. Sustainable landscapes will use the features of the site: boulders and rocks, retention of native vegetation, allow natural contours to remain, and maintain natural waterways. Our traditional landscapes produce wastes which most of us never consider: plant trimmings, polluted run-off from chemicals and fertilizers, and water lost by evaporation. The overriding principle of sustainable landscape design is creating a garden that conserves resources. By applying the following principles a landscape can be created that is environmentally responsible: * * Careful analysis of the site, Considerations of soil composition, slope, and need for amendments, Use of green wastes once the garden is installed Use of organic mulch, Practicing xeriscape design principals, Use of ‘smart’ irrigation systems, Proper maintenance, By looking at site development, including landscaping, as an integral part of e local ny using principles, we can regional Metis, a sense of plac culture, ecology, and create preserve at promote causing death in only hours. If left untreated, there is a 50% mortality rate for those with bacterial meningitis. If treatment is sought, the mortality rate drops down to 5-15%. To protect yourself from this disease wash your hands often, avoid sharing utensils, drinks, and those items that bring you in contact with others’ saliva. Get plenty of sleep, adequate nutrition, and take care of yourself to avoi compror isi immune system. However,‘ tion against oe meningitis is vaccination,” says Price he Weber- Hae Health Department has recently informed the public of a new vaccine available- Menactra- that protects against this type of bacteria. The vaccine is given as a single dose, and is a proved for people ages 11-55. The national immunization advisory committee recommends that the following groups should consider receiving this vaccine: The Ogden Valley community was saddened by the recent news of the passing of twenty-one year old Brandi Thompson, who to bacterial meningitis on Brandi Thompson is the daughter of Gina Thompson of Ogden, and Cory Thompson of Huntsville. The Weber- Morgan Health Department reports that this is the sixth case of bacterial meningitis in the state of Utah this year, although this is the first case that has resulted in death. The department also assures the public that this is not a higher than usual number of bacterial meningitis ases. Claudia Price, Director of Nursing at the Weber- Morgan Health Department explains that 5-25% of the population are carriers of bacterial meningitis. Most people who became ill with the disease were exposed to carriers, and not someone who was acutely ill. There are two types of meningitis, bacterial and viral. Bacterial is the most dangerous form of the disease. Bacterial meningitis is inflammation of the membrane of the spinal cord or brain caused by infection with bacteria. contact with saliva,” Adolescents aged 11-12 years can receive this vaccine baer their preadolescent assessmentv: Adolescents entering high aha who have not been previously vaccinated. *® College freshmen who are living in dormitories. e Adolescents between the age of 11-18 who are visiting a country where the disease is. e Adolescents between the age of 11-18 who are immunocompromised. ¢ spread by close contact such as: kissing, or sharing food, utensils, cigarettes, or drinks. Common symptoms of this disease include fever, extreme headaches that are not improved with pain medication, stiff neck, Those interested in being immunized against bacterial meningitis can contact the Weber- Morgan Health Department at (801) 399-7252. In addition, families can contact their own practitioner. Most pediatricians now have this vaccine available. and in some cases vomiting. Price warns, “If you are having these symptoms seek medical treatment immediately. This sickness can progress extremely fast, sometimes CORRECTIONS: OVBA Page 58 - Under the category Laurie Van Zandt is a resident of Huntsville, owner/designer of The Ardent Gardener Landscape Design, and on the Education Committee for the UNLA. For more information call (801) 388-8103. EXCAVATING 1, 2007 Bacterial Meningitis—Know the facts. Guest Commentary On January 20, 21, and 22, the Utah Nursery and Landscape Association (UNLA) held its annual conference in Sandy. 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