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‘Recycle’ that gift of spring There’s nothing like the sight of buds on the trees and crocuses poking up through the landscape to make you feel like spring has sprung!

Who hasn’t received a potted daffodil for Mother’s Day or Easter?

This symbol of spring, with it’s brightlyhued yellow (or sometimes gold or even white) petals and grass-green leaves and stems can brighten anyone’s days as it helps to put the gray days of winter behind you.

But when that bloom has died, and the days of summer are heading your way,

is a supplement to: Eagle Newspapers 2501 James St., Suite 100, Syracuse, N.Y. 13206 Phone: (315) 434-8889 Fax: (315) 434-8883 eaglenewsonline.com Publisher: David B. Tyler Managing Editor: Jennifer Wing Circulation Manager: Lori Newcomb

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there’s no need to discard this wonderful gift you’ve Jennifer been given. Why not do some “recycling” of your daffodil by planting the bulbs in the fall? Below some easy steps to Momsense are “cure” the daffodil bulbs and renew the promise of spring in your own back (or front) yard.

Allow the blossom and the leaves to completely fade on their own. Cut them off at the soil line only when they are completely withered, usually in about six weeks.

Then, dig deep into the soil as far away from where the bulb is located. Try to bring the bulb up with one clean spade full of soil and the bulb. Use care not to damage the bulb, because bruising them will cause them to rot.

Clean off the bulb by brushing excess soil away with your fingers. Any bulbs that are clumped together will probably separate on their own as you brush off the dirt. Leave the ones that are firmly attached to the mother bulb as is.

Remove any “caked-on” moist soil that is

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Examine the bulbs for any signs of rot, deterioration or damage, and discard bulbs that do not appear to be healthy.

Set the bulb aside in open air for about an hour or until the last bit of soil has dried. Then, with a brush, a towel or rag, remove any additional clinging soil.

Loosely place the bulbs into a wellventilated bag, such as a mesh onion bag, a leg cut from a pair of nylon stockings or tulle from a fabric store. Close up the opening of the bag with string, then hang the bag in an area with good air circulation that will not be exposed to direct sunlight, heat or dampness.

Store them until you’re ready to do autumn planting. When that time comes, examine the bulbs again, looking for signs of rot or mildew. Discard ones that do not appear healthy, then plant the remaining bulbs.

Then, next spring, enjoy your new blooms!

Oh, and this process can be used for tulips, too.

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It’s that time of year again

2015 Central New York Spring Home & Garden Show is March 19-22 The 2015 Home & Garden Show is designed for homeowners or future home owners who are in all stages of remodeling, landscaping and decorating their homes.

The event will be held March 19 through 22 at the New York State Fairgrounds. The show includes home improvement and remodeling exhibits with product demonstrations and sample interior and exterior designs. Many of the exhibitors go to great lengths to provide you with visual, interactive experiences designed to stimulate your creativity and execute the dreams for your home improvement plans.

Plus, with exhibitors’ show-only discounts, you have an incredible opportunity to shop, compare and save all under one roof in a fun, interactive environment.

Think about that for a moment: you could spend days searching the internet for contractors, then setting up appointments and meeting them either at your home or their place of business. Or you can spend an afternoon getting to know the carefully selected home improvement professionals at the show until you find the right one for your project, saving you time and money.

With a combination of new products and expert advice from the pros, the Home & Garden Show will inspire you with countless ideas on enhancing your home’s comfort and functionality, as well as its aesthetic appeal and overall value.

So whether you are a new homeowner, or someone who has lived in your home for years, anyone with an interest in updating, enhancing or creating a new look or amenity for their home will enjoy the Central New York Home & Garden Show.

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• Get expert advice and learn from the pros.

• Shop, compare and save. Ask exhibitors for show specials.

• Find the best resources in home improvement, landscaping and design services.

• Meet face to face and get a “feel” before you hire.

• Get inspired and excited about your home and the countless possibilities to make it your dream home.

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How to guarantee your garden starts off on the right foot As winter slowly winds down, many gardeners can’t wait to soak up the springtime sun and get their hands dirty in the garden. Such excitement is not just good for gardeners, but can benefit the garden in the months to come as well.

Late winter or early spring is a great time to get a head start on the gardening season. Even if gardening season is still around the corner, completing the following projects can ensure your garden gets off on the right foot.

Clear debris One of the best things you can do for your garden as winter winds down is to clear it of debris. Winter can be especially harsh on a landscape, and gardens left to the elements are often filled with debris once spring arrives. Dead leaves, fallen branches, rocks that surfaced during the winter frost and even garbage that might have blown about in winter winds can all pile up in a garden over a typical winter. Clearing such debris likely won’t take long, but it’s a great first step toward restoring the garden before the time comes to plant and grow the garden once again.

Initiate edging Edging is another task gardeners can begin as they get ready for the season. Edge plant and flower beds, but be sure to use a spade with a flat blade or an edger designed to edge flower beds. Such tools will cut deep enough so grass roots that may eventually grow into the flower bed are severed. Depending on how large a garden is, edging can be a time-consuming task, so getting a head start allows homeowners to spend more time planting and tending to their gardens once the season hits full swing.

Fight weeds Though weeds likely have not survived the winter, that does not mean they won’t return once the weather starts to heat up. But as inevitable as weeds may seem, homeowners can take steps to prevent them from turning beautiful gardens into battlegrounds where plants, flowers and vegetables are pitted against unsightly and potentially harmful weeds.

Spring is a good time to apply a pre-emergent weed preventer, which can stop weeds before they grow.

Though such solutions are not always foolproof, they can drastically reduce the likelihood of weed growth.

Though gardeners might not be able to start planting their gardens in late winter or early spring, they can still get outside and take steps to ensure their gardens thrive once planting season begins.

Examine the soil

Soil plays a significant role in whether a garden thrives or struggles.

Examining the soil before the season starts can help gardeners address any issues before they plant. Ignoring the soil until a problem arises can turn the upcoming gardening season into a lost opportunity, so test the soil to determine if it has any nutrient or mineral deficiencies. This may require the help of a professional, but if a problem arises, you might be able to adjust the acidity or alkalinity of the soil and still enjoy a successful gardening season.

Another way to examine the soil is less complex but can shed light on when would be a good time to get back to work. Reach into the soil and dig out a handful. If the soil quickly crumbles, you can start preparing for gardening seasoning. But if the soil is still clumped together, it needs more time to dry out before you can begin your prep work.

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These tips are for the birds Maintaining feeders, birdbaths essential to avian health Bird watching is a pastime enjoyed by people of all ages.

While many people trek into the woods to see their favorite birds, homeowners can take steps to entice these fascinating and feathered friends right to their backyards.

Homeowners who want to attract birds to their properties can do so by providing the birds food, shelter and places to wash up or cool off. Installing a bird feeder and a bird bath in your yard is one way to attract a bevy of winged creatures that can provide hours of enjoyment.

Establishing a bird-friendly environment may seem as simple as hanging a feeder on a pole or tree and erecting a bird bath nearby. But a certain level of maintenance is needed to keep birds healthy and happy.

According to the experts at the Bird Watcher’s Digest, recent research indicates feeders can sometimes be a source of disease for the birds visiting them. The Audubon Society echoes that warning, saying that bird feeders and baths can serve as transmission stations for diseases such as aspergillosis, avian pox and salmonellosis. Recently, scientists noted that the spread of trichomonad protozoan parasites is on the rise, especially among mourning dove and band-tailed pigeon populations.

Such warnings are not meant to deter budding birding hobbyists. Organizations like the Audobon Society hope that such warnings send the message that disinfection and maintenance is necessary to maintain sanitary environments for birds. Doing so is relatively easy and well worth the time for birding enthusiasts. · The Humane Society of the United States advises cleaning hanging feeders once every two weeks or more often if they’re heavily used. Ground-feeding designs should be cleaned every two days. Feeders can be immersed in a very-diluted solution of bleach to water (nine parts water to one part bleach). Let soak for a few minutes, and then scrub the feeder with a stiff brush or scouring pad before rinsing. Allow the feeder to dry completely before refilling it with seed. · Birdbaths should be emptied of water each day. Brush or wipe the bath clean, then rinse and refill with fresh water. Do not leave standing water overnight; otherwise birdbaths can easily become a breeding ground for mosquitoes and other parasites. · Frequently collect discarded seed hulls and clean bird droppings from beneath feeders. If the area around the feeder has become especially soiled, relocate the feeder elsewhere and clean its initial location. · Follow proper instructions with regard to seed and other bird food. For example, reduce the amount of suet offered in hot weather. Heat can cause suet to spoil, and sticky suet can become stuck in birds’ feathers and make it hard for them to keep clean. · Try to provide more than one feeder and bird bath to prevent overcrowding. Crowding can contribute to the spread of disease. · Do not situate feeders and bird baths under perches where

they can be soiled by droppings. · If you notice birds look sick or are not acting strangely, halt feeding and bathing to prevent healthy birds from becoming ill.

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Try serving ‘farm to table’ – at home T

he trend of eating locallysourced meats and produce has led to the popular “farm to table” movement, with many restaurants only using ingredients from local farms in their offerings.

Why not join this movement at home by planting the fixings for something simple – like a salad – and having your kids help in the planting, harvesting and creation of the salad. The pride they experience in these tasks will make the fruits of their labor all the sweeter.

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Garden Following are some tips for growing a few of the vegetables to make up your salad, but feel free to subsitute or add to the lineup: Lettuce Start seeds indoors four to six weeks before last spring frost date for earliest crop. Harden off seedlings for about one week, and transplant outside between two weeks before and two weeks after last spring frost. Water thoroughly at time of transplant. If planting seeds, plant one-half inch deep in single rows; cover with between one-fourth and one-half inch of soil. Make sure soil remains moist but is well-drained. If the leaves are wilting, sprinkle them anytime—even in the heat of the day—to cool them off and slow down the transpiration rate. Weed by hand if necessary, but be careful as roots are shallow.

Tomatoes If you’re planting seeds versus purchasing transplants, you’ll want to start your seeds indoors six to eight weeks before the average last spring frost date. Select a site with full sun and welldrained soil. Transplant after last spring frost when the soil is warm. Establish stakes or cages in the soil at the time of planting.

Plant seedlings two feet apart. Water well throughout growing season, about two inches per week during the summer. Keep watering consistent.

Bell peppers Start seeds, three to a pot, indoors eight to 10 weeks before last spring frost date. Keep them in a warm area for the best and fastest results. Thin out the weakest seedling and let the remaining two pepper plants spend their entire lives together as one plant. After

Easy homemade croutons

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cut day-old French bread into cubes and place in a large bowl. Drizzle cubes with olive oil, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Mix well. put bread cubes onto a sheet pan and bake for 15 minutes.

From page 16 the danger of frost has passed, transplant seedlings outdoors, 18 to 24 inches apart (but keep paired plants close to touching.) Put two or three matchsticks in the hole with each plant, along with about a teaspoon of fertilizer. They give the plants a bit of sulfur, which they like. Water one to two inches per week, fertilize after the first fruit set and weed carefully around plants. Harvest as soon as peppers reach desired size; the longer bell peppers stay on the plant, the more sweet they become and the greater their Vitamin C content. Use a sharp knife or scissors to cut peppers clean off the plant for the least damage.

Cucumbers Cucumbers are seeded or transplanted outside in the ground no earlier than two weeks after last frost date. For an early crop, start cucumber seeds indoors about three weeks before you transplant them in the ground. Before you plant outside, select a site with full sun. Plant to a depth of two inches and work into the soil six to eight inches deep. Sow seeds in rows, one inch deep and six to 10 inches apart. If you are transplanting seedlings, plant them 12 inches apart. A trellis might be a good idea if you want the vine to climb, or if you have limited space. When seedlings reach four inches tall, thin plants so that they are one-and-a-half feet apart.

Water consistently; put your finger in the soil and when it is dry past the first joint of your finger, it is time to water. Water slowly in the morning or early afternoon, avoiding the leaves. Harvest regular slicing cucumbers when they about six to eight inches long; any cucumbers left on the vine too long will also get tough skins and lower plant productivity.

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Wisk together one-half cup cultured buttermilk, one-quarter cup of mayonnaise, salt and black pepper, one teaspoon garlic powder, two teaspoons rice vinegar, one to two tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives and one to two tablespoons parsley. (Seasonings are to taste.) Makes four servings which can be refrigerated for up to three days.

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One tough winter, now at an end Help your home’s exterior rebound from harsh weather The seasons can be harsh on homes, and perhaps no season is more taxing on a home’s exterior than winter. Harsh winter weather can take a toll on roofs, gutters, landscaping, and just about any other part of the home that must face the cold head-on.

The following are a few areas of your home that might need some help rebounding from winter now that spring has finally arrived.

3 Gutters are vulnerable to winter weather, as strong winds may blow debris into the gutters or even blow the gutters off of the house. Gutters should be cleaned prior to and immediately after winter to ensure they’re working properly and not backing up to the point that water can build up and damage the roof. Reattach any loose gutters and clear them of any debris left behind by winter winds.

3The roof is another area of your home’s exterior that may have been beaten down over the winter. Examine

the roof for cracked, missing or deformed shingles that can allow water to enter a home and damage its interior. Some roof damage is visible from the ground, but homeowners who just endured especially harsh winters may want to climb up on their roofs or hire a professional to get a closer look. Another way to determine if the roof was damaged is to go into your attic and check for water damage near roof trusses. Water damage indicates something went awry over the winter.

3Heavy snowfall and accumulation of ice over the winter can result in cracked or damaged walkways, driveways and porches.

Some of this damage may have resulted from aggressive shoveling or breaking up of ice. Look for any cracks in areas that needed shoveling over the winter, as such cracks can be safety hazards and may even prove to be entry points into your home for water or critters.

3Landscaping also tends to take a hit in areas that experience harsh winters. Winter storms may damage trees, which can put a home right in the line of falling limbs or worse. Walk around your property to inspect for tree damage, removing any fallen limbs or cutting down any limbs that appear dead or that might eventually prove a safety hazard. In addition, check the grass for any dead spots that might have fallen victim to winter freeze, and address those spots when the time comes to revitalize your lawn.

3 When surveying your property after a long winter, inspect appliances like a central air conditioning unit or even dryer vents to make sure they made it through the winter unscathed. Such appliances may have proven an attractive nesting spot for animals over the winter, but damage can be significant if vermin or other animals seek shelter from winter weather inside appliances.

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