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FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM
Looking for Senior Volunteers aged 55 and older to work with children in our local schools. The Foster Grandparent Program provides a wonderful opportunity for seniors ages 55 and over to contribute to our learning environment. Volunteers can provide needed individual a en on to our students in a variety of ways, whether helping a first grader with sight words, encouraging crea vity in the art room, or being pa ent with a student who has trouble focusing. Our federally funded program provides mileage reimbursement for travel to and from the school site and a NON TAXABLE s pend per hour. A minimum of six hours per week provides con nuity for the children. Please contact Kem Terhune at 315-333-4155 ext. 3316 to get involved!
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HOW TO CREATE A ROMANTIC NIGHT AT HOME
Prepare a meal together: Valentine’s Day dinner can be all the more intimate when you dine alone at home. Together, shop for the ingredients for a delicious meal you both enjoy. Pour two glasses of wine and divvy up meal preparation tasks. Steal a few sample bites (and kisses) along the way. Cook to a romantic playlist to really enhance the ambiance.
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Homeowners often choose to save money and learn valuable skills by doing their own home improvement projects. These minor or major renovations are made much more successful by having the right tools for the job. Investing in good tools can be smart, but those tools are only effective if they are accessible and in good repair. Homeowners who emphasize taking care of their tools can make DIY projects that much easier and more rewarding.
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SIGNS YOUR SOIL MIGHT BE COMPACTED
Excessive water runoff: Runoff occurs when watering lawns. But if nearly all of the water intended for the lawn and the soil beneath it is seemingly being diverted away from the grass, then that means the water cannot get through to the soil or that so little is getting through that the lawn’s health is in jeopardy.
By Fifi Rodriguez
1. GEOGRAPHY: Mount Everest is part of which mountain range?
2. MOVIES: Which color film was the first to win an Academy Award for Best Picture?
3. ASTRONOMY: Which planet in our solar system is believed to be the windiest?
4. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Where is the U.S. Constitution stored?
5. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a group of lemurs called?
6. TELEVISION: Which city is the setting for the dramatic series “The Wire”?
7. GEOLOGY: Which country has the most active volcanos?
8. LITERATURE: Which character in a Charles Dickens novel famously said, “Please, sir, I want some more”?
9. ART: Which Dutch artist is considered a master of light and shadow, creating dramatic effects in paintings?
10. SCIENCE: What is an ectothermic animal?
10. Cold-blooded.
“Gone With the Wind.” 3. Neptune. 4. The National Archives. 5. A conspiracy. 6. Baltimore, Maryland. 7. Indonesia. 8. Title character in “Oliver Twist.” 9. Rembrandt.
The Himalayas.
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STRANGE BUT TRUE By Lucie
* Boeing uses potatoes to test their in-flight Wi-Fi, as they reflect and absorb the signals in a fashion similar to humans. The process is called Synthetic Personnel Using Dialectic Substitution, or SPUDS.
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There’s so much happening at your local libraries!
The cry of our heart is to know God and make Him known.
Come and join us Sunday mornings at 9:30am for worship.
Trevor Price, Senior Pastor pastor@heartcry.church
www.facebook.com/heartcrychristianfellowship 7609 County Road 36 • Naples, NY 14512 hccf.church@gmail.com • 585-374-5310
WHEN IT’S TIME TO CALL IN A TUTOR
Learning disorder: Certain students learn differently from others due to a diagnosed or undiagnosed learning disorder. A child who is struggling with reading, phonics, spelling, and writing may have dyslexia, according to the tutoring experts at Dyslexia Practitioner NJ. Tutors who specialize in learning disorders can assess and address learning conflicts and tailor instructions in ways that can help students overcome those challenges.
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SPRING CLEANING PROJECTS YOU DON’T WANT TO FORGET
Spring cleaning is an annual tradition in many households. After a winter spent cooped up indoors, spring cleaning can rejuvenate a household and provide a great chance to rid a home of a season’s worth of clutter.
Donating old clothes and cleaning out the garage are popular spring cleaning projects, but there are a host of additional tasks homeowners can tackle to freshen up their homes this spring.
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• NEWSPAPERS of historical relevance. You pick up, West Batavia. 1wilcox.mj@gmail.com
• CAR WASH WAX. Complete cleaning supplies, electric buffer. WOOD PALLET 48” x 41”. Fairport. 585-455-6116
• LIQUID/FOOD FOR FEEDING TUBE. Three unopened boxes. Batavia. 585-344-3141
• EASTER CARDS and some CRAFT CARDS. Fairport. 585-388-0318
• Portable tabletop Kenmore SEWING MACHINE, model 15952 with manual and accessories. Retsof. Text 716-352-1248
• NEW FILTERS and three HOSES for Philips DreamStation 2 CPAP machine. Batavia. 585-415-8561
• Cardboard MOVING BOXES, medium & large from Home Depot. Henrietta. 585-943-1458
• KING SIZE HEADBOARD. Honeoye. 585-229-1046
• BLACK WALNUT LOGS. Cut last fall. Pick up, Rush. 585-880-3690
• Eight 20W F20T12 Cool White 2ft. LINEAR TUBE FLUORESCENT LAMPS. Fits most standard fixtures. York. 585-447-4209
• GIRL’S TODDLER BED w/waterproof mattress. Livonia. 585-346-4515 or 585-281-6621
• HP PRINTER #4652 Print, scan, copy, fax. Works fine. Needs a new color cartridge and a little clean up. Avon. draket1212@frontiernet.net
• Two sturdy wooden KITCHEN CHAIRS. Palmyra. Dasmialek@yahoo.com
• WALKER, good condition. Henrietta. 585-730-3837
• FUEL OIL available. Half a tank, in cellar. Must pump out. Livonia. 585-346-6308
• WILDERNESS RV. Need a truck to remove. Cohocton. 607-590-7078 leave message.
• PRINGLE POTATO CHIP CANS with LIDS. About 12 needed. 585-356-0915
• GAME SYSTEM – handheld or regular with games. COSTUME JEWELRY, BOARD GAMES and a SMALL CAR in good working condition. 585-415-8513
• Used WEIGHT TRAINING EQUIPMENT for youth football and wrestlers. Text Jim 585-465-0135
• SEWING MACHINES (working) for orphanage in Kenya to learn the sewing trade. rvbaldes@msn.com
• CAT FOOD, DOG FOOD, ADVANTAGE or FRONTLINE. CAT LITTER. holdfort@rochester.rr.com
• OLD FOUNTAIN PENS, working or non-working. bartonta@gmail.com
• Old LEGOS/Building Bricks you no longer use for a local Bicentennial Event. janesm51@rochester.rr.com
• VHS Tapes/Cassettes of ‘80s and ‘90s movies and a lightly used ELLIPTICAL. 585-729-1259
• MILITARY PATCHES or insignia. mayorbumper@hotmail.com
• CACTUS SEEDS – Golden Barrel, Giant Mexican and others. 585-419-5246
• Women’s size 14 JEANS in good condition, ADULT NUTRITION DRINKS (any brand), and YOGA MAT, new, good condition. Lakeville. 585-649-8706.
• ATV or DIRT BIKE - gas powered. Running or not. WEBER GRILL –charcoal or propane. Call or text Matt 315-576-1278
• BOY SCOUT MEMORABILIA. 585-352-4689
STRANGE BUT TRUE By
Lucie Winborne
* The mostly unknown second and third verses of “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” reveal the song was originally written as a feminist anthem about a woman wanting to go see a baseball game rather than go on a date to a show.
HONEOYE ROBOTICS CLUB:
Fostering Innovation, Engineering, and Teamwork
BY SUZIE WELLS
e Honeoye Robotics 4-H Club, known in competition as SUITS (Students Utilizing Ingenuity, Technology, and Science), is comprised of youth ages 1319 across Ontario County who build and program robots to compete in FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) competitions.
March 13-15th, the team proudly competed with their robot in the Finger Lakes Regional competition at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). Because of a spectacular performance in preliminary rounds, they advanced to the second day of competition and ranked 22nd out of 54 teams.
is year’s task was Dive, or Reefscape, based on a coral reef, where the teams needed to remove algae (large rubber balls) from the reef and place coral (short PVC pipes) on the reef (baskets of varying shapes and heights) to earn points. Teams had just eight weeks to design and build the robots to accomplish this task.
rough the project, students work with adult engineer mentors and learn and develop science and engineering skills, while also honing persistence, problem-solving, and teamwork skills that will benefit them regardless of future pursuits. During their build season from January until March, the club meets four times weekly, two evenings, all day Saturday, and Sunday a ernoon. Students engage in every aspect of the robot’s creation, from design to programming, even utilizing advanced technology like 3D printing and CAD so ware.
Sarah Wilhelm, a 4-H Youth Educator, commended the team’s dedication and skill, adding that “Watching these youth and their mentors work together to build a complex robot is impressive.”
Mentorship and Lifelong Skills
Mike Shaughnessy, who has led the team with Richard Langkamp since its inception 13 years ago, emphasized the profound impact of FIRST Robotics. “I think FIRST has found a fun, educational way to get kids involved in STEM,” Shaughnessy explained. “ ey incorporate bringing adults together with kids to build a bond that for some will guide them for years to come.”
T 4 H HONEOYE ROBOTICS CLUB TEAM PICTURE
Shaughnessy handles the scheduling, recruitment, and budgeting for the team, originally starting it for his daughters but quickly realizing its broader value in guiding students toward STEM and skilled trade careers. Langkamp and fellow mentor Keith Richardson bring expertise in mechanical and so ware engineering respectively, teaching students the intricacies of precision design and programming.
Langkamp, a retired mechanical engineer with 38 years of experience in new product development, highlighted the real-world applications of the program. “ e students have a great opportunity to use and apply what they have learned at school and many things that may not be offered,” he said, noting that team members gain access to high-end so ware used by professionals in the field. “ ey also learn about teamwork, project management, professionalism, and many other skills while having fun.”
Student Experience and Growth
Sponsored through the Ontario County 4-H organization instead of a traditional school-based club, the 4-H Honeoye Robotics Club draws membership from a variety of Ontario County schools and includes homeschooled students, which is particular enriching for the club. For students, the program is more than just an extracurricular activity—it’s a stepping stone to future careers. e four graduating seniors have each been on the team for four years, Shaughnessy says.
is year’s club members are Chloe Brunk, Nicholas Connor, Avalynn Hoffman, Lucas Mastin, Chelsie Odenbach, Bradley Richardson, Daniel Richardson, Zachary Struble, Lily Temple, Cassie Zanche, and Jason Zanche.
Odenbachcreditstheteamwithhelpinghersecureaninternship, saying, “I have learned a lot about coding, wiring, motors, and problem-solving, which will be helpful in the future since I am going into a STEM field. is opportunity has helped me gain so many friends, especially since we have people from different schools and people who are homeschooled on our team.”
e team’s success is not just measured in competition rankings but in the development of its members. Shaughnessy explains that members learn from each other as well as the adult mentors, all with a common goal in mind. He and Langkamp agree that it’s especially poignant when members pursue STEM careers and return to help. Langkamp proudly note that his own son, a former team member for five years, went on to earn a degree in Robotics Engineering.
e Future of Honeoye Robotics
With the guidance of dedicated mentors and the enthusiasm of its students, the Honeoye Robotics Club continues to be a beacon of innovation, teamwork, and engineering excellence. As Wilhelm emphasized, “Whether this project sparks an interest in engineering or science, or instills positive workforce development so skills, youth benefit from being part of the club.”
For those interested in joining or learning more, contact Michael Shaughnessy at HoneoyeRobotics@yahoo.com or visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Team3951.
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Did you know that there are 423 national park sites in the U.S.? Taking a leisurely stroll in the park is a fantastic way to clear your mind of everyday worries and appreciate the natural beauty around you.
Greenland’s National Park is the largest in the world. It covers an area of 604,000 miles and has 40 inhabitants and High Arctic animal species.
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East Rochester/Penfield kindness
Thank you to the kind gentleman at the Penfield Wegmans who offered to buy my grocery items on the conveyor belt before knowing the cost because they hadn’t been rung up yet. It was baseball season, and I was wearing a pink NY Yankees cap. It meant a lot to me.
Also, during Christmas week, at Leo’s Bakery, a very nice gentleman in line saw that my credit card was rejected by the machine and offered to pay for my holiday cake. He saw that his good deed would help move the line along faster. He did not know the total amount!
Penfield and East Rochester people have kindness in their hearts. Thank you both!
Helpful Volunteers
Thank you to the VITA tax volunteers at the local college. Taking the time to prepare taxes for seniors free of charge is a blessing. Meant a lot to me and I’m sure others. Very grateful to these college students for their time and their knowledge.
Need to stop venting, take action
After reading BURNING GARBAGE IS ILLEGAL, I felt the need to submit my own Vent. This person needed to call their local Fire Marshall regarding the person illegally burning, not just write a Vent. People don’t like to involve themselves so they complain about situations instead of phoning authorities who would investigate and issue fines and penalties. I applaud those citizens who do take appropriate action and not just keep complaining. Authorities are not going to disclose the name of a person who called them.
Dogs in Cafés
I went to a local café and they were allowing non service dogs inside. If they were truly service dogs or service dogs in training, I fully understand allowing them to be there. But trying to eat while listening to a yapping puppy and watching a larger dog almost knock over the owner to get to the puppy was not the most pleasant way to enjoy some coffee and food. There is outdoor seating so if you feel the need to bring your non service, non trained dog to a restaurant/café then that is the place for you to sit.
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GREAT WEEKEND GETAWAY IDEAS
Soak up the city lights. Big cities tend to clear out on summer weekends, which can make this an ideal time to visit. City visitors won’t have to contend with the sizable crowds that descend on metropolises in winter, when indoor entertainment is in high demand. That means savvy travelers also may find discounts on live theater and local concerts. It also won’t be as difficult to book reservations at the latest culinary hotspots, particularly for travelers who book early.
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Dansville Ecumenical Community Food Pantry
Provides food for those in need in the Dansville area.
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Lifeline Program
Lifeline units for those who cannot afford the medical alert units and monitoring services are subsidized by UWLC.
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According to the Pew Research Center’s most recent data, US adult consumption of news has dramatically shifted modes over the years. How do you prefer to receive news and updates about community issues?
- Local TV news channels
- Social media
- Community meetings and town halls
- Local newspapers or online news sites
- Word of mouth from friends and family
- Radio and podcasts
Poll ends 04-01-2025
Poll ended 03-25-2025
NCAA’s single-elimination men’s and women’s basketball tournaments is in its 86th year with 68 teams in contention. If you follow the tournament, what do you think of the 2025 NCAA tournament field this year?
11.8% Exciting matchups ahead— can’t wait to see how it unfolds
0% Disappointed in the competition this year
5.9% The championship games are always must-watch
82.4% Indifferent in these games or the sport in general
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Naples Central School Kindergarten and UPK Registration
Kindergarten Information for the 2025-2026 School Year Class of 2038
If you have a child born between 12/2/2019 & 12/1/2020, they will be eligible to attend Kindergarten in September 2025. Please phone the Naples Elementary School office at 374-7952 to be sure your child is included on the school register & that the school has your correct mailing address & information. Kindergarten registration material will be mailed to all incoming students by the end of April. Kindergarten screening will take place on Tuesday, May 20, Wednesday, May 21, & ursday, May 22, 2025 from 8:30AM-3:30PM.
Required information: Child’s (original) birth certificate or other acceptable proof of age, immunization records, recent physical, & proof of residency.
All Day Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program Registration
Registration for the 2025-2026 Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) program at Naples Elementary School will be accepted in the Elementary School Office on: Tuesday, April 29th, 2025
8:30AM-3:30PM & 6-7PM BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
In order to avoid a long wait for parents, we ask that you call ahead for an appointment. is will make your visit safe & efficient. ank you!
To qualify to attend the UPK Program, your child must have been born between 12/2/20 and 12/1/21 AND be a resident of the Naples Central School District. Due to the limited number of seats, we will conduct a random lottery to select students. To be included in the lottery, parents/guardians must complete all registration forms! Your child will not be included in the lottery & placed on the waitlist unless all forms & documents are completed by Tuesday, April 29. If your child does not receive a slot in the lottery, they will move to a waitlist & may receive a slot as they open.
Required information: Child’s (original) birth certificate or other acceptable proof of age, immunization records, recent physical, & proof of residency.
For more information & to make your appointment, please call the main office at 585-374-7952 Monday through Friday from 8AM – 3:30PM.
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Floater in Eye Proves To Be Incredibly Distracting
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DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 67-year-old male with generally good vision. I’ve had a few floaters in my eyes over the years, but they have generally been small and have not significantly affected my vision. However, about six months ago, I suddenly had a large floater appear in one of my eyes that did affect my vision. It is right in the center of my field of vision and is very distracting.
I had a checkup with my optometrist soon after, and she said there were no major issues with my eye. She said that my brain would adjust to the floater so I would not notice it as much. However, six months later, I still find it very distracting. I frequently have to move my eye to try and get it out of my center vision so I can see clearly. Are there any treatments that can be done to remove distracting floaters? -- D.H.
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ANSWER: ”Floaters” are bits of cellular debris in the vitreous humor, which is the gel-filled space in between the lens and the retina. The sudden appearance of floaters can represent serious eye disease, such as a detached retina, so it was wise to get an evaluation when you noticed a sudden change.
The eye does not have a way to remove floaters, so you will have them as long as you live unless you do something about it. As your optometrist said, they don’t bother most people; however, several of my readers over the years have been so bothered by floaters that they have undergone surgical vitrectomy. This is the removal of all the gel material from the vitreous cavity, including all (or nearly all) of the vitreous opacities that cause floaters. Published complication rates with this procedure are less than 1% in experienced hands.
I have also read about using a laser to break up large floaters into smaller and presumably easier-to-ignore pieces, but I have no personal experience with this. In addition, the literature is mixed.
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• Light Hill: Called to care for others? Join us at Light Hill where your time and compassion can bring comfort, hope, and light to terminallyill residents and their families. Volunteers make a meaningful difference in our fellow community member’s precious final journey. Email mk@lighthillhome.org or call 585-393-1311
• Crossroads House: Genesee County’s only comfort care home. Please consider lending your time and talents to care for our two residents at end-of-life. Will train!
Email: jennshaffer@crossroadshouse.com
• Vincent House: An end-of-life resident care volunteer provides compassionate support, companionship, and comfort to residents in their final months, assisting with personal care needs, administering medication, making light meals, and creating a peaceful, dignified environment. Email: vhvolunteer@frontier.com or call 585-728-2427
• Catholic Charities Tri-County Office: Volunteer to be a friendly inperson visitor, or caller, to an isolated older adult who lives near you, in Genesee or Orleans Counties. Flexibly scheduled visits are 2-4 times/ month for approximately one hour. Play games, share hobbies or just converse! Email: lisa.wittmeyer@ccwny.org or call 716-341-6751
• Purple Pony erapeutic Horsemanship: Purple Pony is located in LeRoy. Volunteers help during riding sessions for riders with disabilities. Sidewalkers, leaders and general clean up help is welcomed. Required volunteer training with next training on March 25 and 27th. Go to website purplepony.org
• Begin Again Horse Rescue: We need you! e horses need you! Volunteer in the barn. Volunteer in the tack shop. Volunteer for fundraising. Volunteer once or on a regular schedule. Volunteer on the weekend or during the week. Email: info@beginagainrescue.org
• Tool ri Shop: Volunteer/donation based storefront that provides reuse of tools/hardware. Flexible Volunteer times with variety of roles from Cashier to Tool Preparation, with profits benefiting Senior programs in our Community. Email delandfire@gmail.com to become part of our family.
• Genesee County CASA for Children: Change a Child’s Story! CASA is seeking volunteers to advocate for the best interest of children who come to the attention of Family Court as a result of abuse and/ or neglect. Flexible schedule, training provided, supportive network. Make that difference! Email: director@geneseecountycasa.org
• Guiding Eyes for the Blind: Do you love dogs? Join our So Tier region and volunteer to raise a puppy to be a future guide dog. You supply love, socializing and basic obedience. We provide vet care and classes. Email: Sshaw7301@gmail.com
• American Red Cross: Doing Good Does You Good - Blood Donor Ambassador. Greet blood donors, help them sign in and monitor their well-being a er they have donated. Allegany, Cayuga, Monroe, Ontario & Wayne Counties. Training provided. 585-690-4021 or RecruitWNY@redcross.org
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Long nails can be painful for dogs. The experts in holistic care at Dogs Naturally Magazine say that long nails that will come in contact with hard ground can push back up into the nail bed and cause discomfort. Long nails also may cause the toes to twist. Most dogs require their nails be trimmed every two weeks. This time period may be extended if the dog goes for long walks frequently.
IT PAYS TO USE CRATES WHEN TRAINING PUPPIES
Many dog owners, particularly those who have never before had a dog, may hesitate to employ crates to train their puppies. That’s understandable, as on the surface it can seem cruel or inhumane to confine a living animal to a cage. However, the AKC notes that dogs are den animals that naturally seek out canine caves for security. That’s true whether dog owners provide crates for their puppies or not. So while humans may see crates as cruel, dogs very likely view their crates as secure places where they can go if they get scared or feel skittish. In fact, according to the AKC, dogs’ perception of crates is one reason why dog owners typically find it relatively easy to get their dogs to adjust to crates and ultimately enjoy them.
By Sam Mazotta
Stray cat advice stirs up pet owners
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I received quite a few responses to my recent article on a stray cat that was being fed by a neighbor! Here are a couple of them from opposite sides.
DEAR PAWS: Bad advice in your article regarding stray cats. The complaining neighbor never mentions she has a cat while expressing concern for neighbor cats.This means she’s a busybody or a cat hater who should mind her own business. Why should she care if the cat feeder buys specialty food? Not her business,and you should have said so.
Your answer mentions contracting FIV. This is a small risk. If cat owners are worried about disease, they should keep their cats inside. You didn’t mention that the complainer could help by getting involved with TNR [trap-neuter-return], by working with the feeder to help the homeless cats. There are proactive ways to help.
You should have commended the person who feeds the cats for helping. We need more people like her and less like the person who was complaining. -- Debbi J.
DEAR PAWS: I completely disagree with your answer to feeding outdoor stray cats. Those cats would not be strays if PEOPLE would act like grownups, spay and neuter their pets and stop dumping cats whenever they feel like it.
One unspayed female dumped outside will struggle to survive and can have two or three litters a year. Her babies will be feral because they don’t have human contact. At three months of age the kitten can also reproduce. There could be 40 or so by the end of the year. Relocating them does not work. A trap/neuter/return program reduces their numbers humanely.
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The many feet of snow on the ground where I live is an indication of just how far I am from starting a vegetable garden this year. However, it’s not too early to start vegetable seeds indoors.
Not all vegetables are good candidates for starting inside from seed (root vegetables such as carrots won’t do well started in shallow containers), but peppers, onions and spinach are good candidates to start indoors. Later, I’ll add seedlings for more variety, including marigolds to repel garden pests.
On my to-do list:
Schedule the guy with his tiller to come break up the ground in a month. There’s no sense in renting a heavy machine I’ll have no way to operate.
Order a load of mulch for delivery later to be spread for weed control and preserving moisture in the soil.
Cut the milk cartons I’ve saved over the winter into seed germination pots. A 3-inch depth will be deep enough -- and they’re free. A layer of plastic wrap will serve as a humidity dome.
Collect from my neighbor all the ice-pop sticks her grandchildren have left so I can use them as plant markers.
Be sure the indoor grow light works, that I don’t need a new bulb.
But most fun of all the things on my to-do list will be choosing the seeds and deciding what to grow. Catalogs have been arriving (they all also have websites), each more beautiful than the last.
If you have no yard, consider container gardening. If you have a sunny location, you can grow peas, strawberries, lettuce, potatoes, spinach and so much more right outside your door. Do an online search for “container vegetable garden” for advice on the size of containers to use, the type of soil and a list of vegetables that should not be planted next to each other.
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