August 2002, Vol 1 Issue 11

Purdue Extension GardenTIPS E-Newsletter

Welcome to the Garden TIPS E-Newsletter. Listed below are tips and links to articles. Follow the links to the GardenTIPS Web site for more information and links at: http://www.extension.purdue.edu/gardentips/

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Hot Summer Tips for Gardeners

Doing a few simple things this summer can go a long way to help keep gardeners safe and healthy, as well as improve the environment.

Protect Yourself from the Sun

Too much of the sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation can cause immediate discomfort like sunburn as well as long-term consequences such as skin cancer and cataracts. Very high UV radiation levels can damage skin in less than 10 minutes.

Consider the following tips to help reduce your risk of negative health effects from the sun:

Minimize exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Use a sunscreen (SPF 15 or higher) on exposed areas.
Apply sunscreen every two hours when gardening vigorously.
Wear a wide-brimmed hat and tightly woven, full-length clothing.
Use sunglasses with UV-protection.
Seek shade whenever possible.

Full Story, http://www.extension.purdue.edu/GardenTIPS/county/marionsummer.html

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Chiggers are down right rude!
http://www.ppdl.purdue.edu/PPDL/hot02/Whats_Hot8-12-02.html
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More Evidence for Returning Grass Clippings

A marketing genius coined the following phrase for me: "Mow it high, let it lie." This is true on almost all forms of turf (other than some areas on the golf course where it would interfere with play).

Full Story, http://www.agry.purdue.edu/turf/tips/2002/clipping86.htm

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September Garden Calendar:
http://www.hort.purdue.edu/ext/garden_calendars.html
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More Information on:
Garden Flowers: http://www.extension.purdue.edu/gardentips/flowers.html
Landscape Plants: http://www.extension.purdue.edu/gardentips/landscape.html
Lawn Care: http://www.extension.purdue.edu/gardentips/lawn.html
Fruits & Vegetables: http://www.extension.purdue.edu/gardentips/fruits.html
Insects, Pests, & Diseases: http://www.extension.purdue.edu/gardentips/insects.html
Indoor Plants: http://www.extension.purdue.edu/gardentips/indoor.html

Visit the GardenTIPS Web site for more information and links:
http://www.extension.purdue.edu/gardentips/

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