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Save money and help planet with sustainable garden practices
CORVALLIS, Ore. – In a world of increasing climate change and the invasion of more exotic insects and pests, sustainable gardening is more important than ever.
We can all do our part to help by changing our practices – often just by a bit, depending on the methods you’ve already put in place. And if it all seems too overwhelming, take it one step at a time. You’ll help the environment and at the same time save money and join a community of like-minded gardeners who love to share their experiences.
Put melon patch in full sun in the warmest spot in your garden. Choose light, well-drained soil. Avoid using plots where you’ve planted muskmelons, watermelons, pumpkins, squash and cucumbers in the last three years. Before planting, prepare the soil by digging in some compost and all-purpose fertilizer. When the vines start growing, side dress with a 5-10-15 or 10-15-20 fertilizer (the number on the label shows the percentages of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium). Plant three seeds per hole directly into the ground when soil reaches at least 65 degrees (you can buy an inexpensive soil thermometer at garden centers), usually at the end of May or beginning of June. Plant seeds ½ to 1 inch deep with rows 6 feet apart. Plant seed 24-36 inches apart. Thin to one plant per mound after plants have sprouted. As an alternative, buy starts from a nursery.
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Here are the unofficial results from the Lane County Board of Elections midnight Wednesday posting:
#20-318 - Mohawk Valley Law Enforcement District
The early results show Mohawk Valley residents voting narrowly against adding a full-time resident deputy to their region from the Lane County Sheriff’s Office.
Unofficial election results show 637 people, or about 56%, voting against adding the deputy position, and 573 people, 47%, voting for.
Lane County Sheriff Cliff Harrold said he thinks the measure would provide improved service for residents of the valley, but he didn t rule out that the outcome could change given how close the votes are. I think it would have, or would if it still happens, provide a good level of service for folks out there, Harrold said. But if it s something the community has decided, Nope we re fine with the level of service we have today, that s how our system is set up. I like that we live in a land where the people get to make those