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MASTERGARDENER
Some good advice on pumpkins, gourds
The Mason County Master Gar- a warm summer, they are not dif- can be drilled through the blossom
deners have been sharing the ficult at all. The tricky part comes at ends -- well into the seed cavities.
garden area behind Oakland harvest. With proper harvesting and This procedure will speed the drying
Bay Junior High. The space used by curing, pumpkins can last for months process and reduce the chance of spoil-
the MGs has been growing pump- and gourds can retain their colors and age.
kins, squash and potatoes all summer shapes nearly forever. After wiping off any excess disin-
long. Things are looking really nice The first important step is harvest- fectant, the pumpkins and gourds can
and harvest is happening soon. The ing them. They should not be picked be spread out on layers of newspaper
pumpkins harvested will be sold as while they are still soft. Green or ira- or on window screening. The essential
a fundraiser for Catalyst Park Food mature pumpkins or gourds usually thing is to arrange a situation that
Bank and Community Garden. The will last only a few weeks at normal will provide good air circulation.
varieties include edibles such as Cin- house temperature before they begin Cure them for a week or two where
derella. Sage Bookstore has agreed to shrivel or mold. Pumpkins should it is warm -- at least 70 degrees. This
to let the Master Gardeners set up in be fully colored with a fairly hard rind. will toughen the skin and heal surface
their parking lot at 10 a.m. on Oct. 20 Gourds should be allowed to remain on cuts. Then store in the attic, base-
for the sale. Please the vines until their rind is very hard. ment, garage or shed. Whatever area
stop by and pick up Picking is generally best done at is chosen should be dry, provide good
a pumpkin for some the end of the growing season -- after air movement and have temperatures
yummy pumpkin the vines have withered and the stems between 45 and 60 degrees.
pie or for a jack o' have actually turned brown and begun The pumpkins are then ready for
lantern for yourto dry. Regardless of what the poet decorating, carving or eating. Out of
doorstep, says, you do not want to see frost on doors, carved pumpkins will usually
Mary Robson, the pumpkin, so harvest before we get last a week or two: Painted ones will
retired extension freezing night temperatures, last for many months, if protected
agent for WSU, of- Use a sharp knife or pruning shears from hard frosts. Baked into a pie,
By JEANNE fers some good ad-to cut the pumpkins and gourds from the pumpkin probably won't last more
REHWALDT vice about pumpkin the vine. Always be sure to leave than a day!
and gourd harvest, about 2-4 inches of stem. Don't break The drying process for the gourds
She says that pump- the stem from the fruit, since this can may take anywhere from three weeks
kins made into Jack-o'-lanterns have a encourage decay, to three months, but the more thor-
long tradition associated with Hallow- Wash the fruits in warm, soapy ough the drying, the longer the gourds
een and the bright colors and strange water to remove any traces of soil that will last. After drying is completed,
textures and shapes of ornamental may be adhering to them. Then rinse the gourds may be left in their natu-
gourds make them a natural for in- them in a diluted household disinfec- ral state or they can be polished with
door and outdoor decorating. Both are tant solution. For this purpose, a 5 a good floor wax, furniture polish or
frequently used as part of the decora- percent to 10 percent chlorine bleach clear varnish. In any event, don't use
tive scene from October through the solution works fine (one part bleach shellac, since this may shorten their
Thanksgiving holidays, to 10 parts water). This rinse will life.
Many gardeners, particularly those destroy the fungi and bacteria, which For any gardening questions,
with children, grow pumpkins and are the prime agents of spoilage, please contact the Master Gardeners
gourds. If you have good soil, plenty To enable the insides of the gourds at 427-9670 ext. 687 from noon-3 p.m.
of space for the vines to roam and to dry thoroughly, a quarter-inch hole on Mondays.
Adoptions cost $75, which in- Dogs may be viewed at Current listings:
cludes vaccine, wormer, spay/neuter www.shelton.petfinder.com Shih Tzu, male, 6 years old
and a $10 city license. New dogs are Hours are from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.Bull terrier, male, 4 years old
brought in all the time. Call 427- Tuesday through Friday. The Shel- Labrador mix, male, 3 months old
7503 or visit the shelter at 902 W. ter is closed Saturday through Mon- Jack Russell terrier, male, 4 years
Pine St. day. old
ADOPT A PET
g]TTENRESCUE
Denise and her f~ends
are looking for perfect for-
ever homes of their own.
They are looking for special
families that will share love.
warmth and the safbty these
playful kittens need and de-
serve. They would like if two
kitten fi'iends could share a
home together. Denise and
her friends want to share a
lifetime of kitty cuddling,
napping and playing with
loving families. Denise and a
friend will bring many years
of enjoyment and compan-
ion.ship to the right home.
They hope you will come and
meet them. For information
on Denise and her other
indoor-only.friends, call 584-
0594 or leave a message at
426-2455.
Scooby is an 8-month-old shepherd
mix in need of a loving home. When
he was fbund, he was starving and
scared. He was happy to be rescued and
brought to Adopt-A-Pet, where he gets
all the fbod he wants, gets to play with
other dogs and gets a lot of love from
the volunteers. Now it is time for him
to find a family of his own that will take
care of him and show him what being a
family pet is all about. He is very ener-
getic and playful and will do well in an
active household with older children. If
you would like to meet Scooby, please
call 432-3091 or send an email to the-
doghouse3091@hotmail.com.
Harstine
Continued from page B-1
Superintendent Pioneer School District.
He came to thank the group for its dona-
tions to the school and to spoke about the
district's "Community Nights" in October
and November. The other presenter was
"Jack" a 6-month-old Great Dane who
was with his partner, Cindy Brewer, our
Mason County Animal Control Officer.
She gave us a great presentation on her
job and Jack's. She is the only officer in
her department and covers the entire
county and all calls regarding animals
large and small, domestic and wild.
President Kacey Benson presented the
Boards 2012/2013 proposed budget. After
much discussion it was passed as amend-
ed. The HIWC is a philanthropic club.
Under discussion are new campaigns for
rinsing the dollars that the groups gives.
There will be a graveside memorial
for both Pauline Hitchccock and son
Randy Carnes on Oct. 13 at the Ballow
Cemetery. The celebration of life will
be brief, beginning at noon. The fam-
ily would like to invite those islanders.
friends who knew the family, attended
school with Pauline and all of us who
played as children and grew up with
the Hichcock family and the grandchil-
dren. If the family decides to have a
reception, they will announce it after
the burial.
CALENDAR
Saturday workshop will take place at rice, 24113 N. U.S. Highway Wednesday
6 a.m.-noon, the Matlock Pioneer School, 611 E. Agave 101, Hoodpsort. 3-5 p.m.. Shelton Tim-
Grange No. 357 will hold a Road, Shelton. Learn the ins 12:30-3 p.m., The Shelton berland Library (William G.
hunter's breakfast open to and outsofcaringforyouron- Parkinson's Support Group Reed Public Library)pres-
the public, site septic system from WSU will meet at the Shelton Tim- ents Teen Game Lounge.
Extention Mason County berland Library. Speaker Play Xbox Kinect, Wii and
Sunday and Mason County Publicwill be Andrea Huff and top- other games, or bring your
6 a.m.-noon, the Matlock Health. Call 427-9670 ext. ics will include estate docu- own laptop and connect to
Grange No. 357 will hold a 680 or email mary.dimatteo@ merits. For more information, the library's WiFi. Snacks
hunter's breakfast open to wsu.edu to register, ca11426-6194, and supplies provided by
the public. 4 p.m., The Mason County the Friends of the Shelton
Transportation Authority Timberland Library. For
Board will meet for a regular more information, call 426-
meeting at 790 E. Johns Prai- 1362.
rie Road. Shelton.
Tuesday
Monday 9 a.m., The Port of Hood-
5:30-7:30 p.m., A free sport Board of Commission-
septic system maintenance ers will meet at the port of-
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