Owning A Greenhouse No Pipe Dream
Years ago. only the wcalUiy could
afford a greenhouse m ihcir back
yard. Many ol those older green
houses (or as the English say, j>/t j.v.v
hoiL\es) were constructed with glass
sup|H>rted with redwood, cyprcss or
alimiinuin frames.
Cilasshouses are very poorly insu
lted against heat loss. Heating
ts lor most glasshouses can be
iy, very e.x|vnsivc in severely
colli weather. Construction was
costly anil repair was often difficult.
Modern technology has forever
changed greenhouse construction
and engineering techniques for the
better. I'VC plastic pipe, inexpen
sive polyethylene film and treated
pine lumber can Ik used to con
struct an inexpensive, energy elli
cient, I bX square- foot hobby green
house lor less than S200. Plastic
greenhouses can be quickly and in
expensively repaired.
In addition, a greenhouse with a
double layer of plastic that is inflat
ed with air will be 50 percent to 60
percent more energy efficient than a
THE
PLANT f \
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C. BRUCE
WILLIAMS
Extension Area
Turf Specialist
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glass-constructed greenhouse.
In past years, I have built several
hobby and commercial greenhous
es. Here arc some tips for those of
you thinking of building a small
hobby greenhouse:
?Choose a level, well-drained site.
According to N.C. State University
specialists, the north side of a decid
uous tree will provide for adequate
summer shade and winter sunlight.
Place the location of the greenhouse
near electrical and water access.
Locating the greenhouse in a full
sun area is preferable to excessively
shaded areas. Full sun can be
shielded with shade cloth in sum
mer.
?l>o not use any wood treated with
creosote or pentachlorophcnol. Use
an environmentally approved and
plant-safe wood preservative. Many
wood preservative treatments tan
produce vapors that will harm
plants.
?I'VC pipe can Ik purchased m
many diameters, lengths and guides.
The schedule 80 I'VC pipe has a
thicker wall than the standard
schedule 40 pipe and seems to Ik
more durable than the thinner pi|K\
I prefer the one-inch diameter pipe
lor small hobby houses, but many
folks successfully use the .75 inch
pipe. Be sure to get pipe that is
treated to be ultraviolet (UV) light
resistant.
?Small hobby greenhouses arc
most economical when covered
with 4 or 6 millimeter plastic film.
A clear plastic film is best for grow
ing transplants, seedlings or house
plants in the winter. If propagation
or overwintering plants (like camel
lias or semi tropicals) is the objec
tive, milky or white plastic film is
preferable. The white plastic film
reduces the amount ol heat and light
entering and thus keeps the temper
aluie more constant than clear film.
Shade cloth or whitewash over clear
plastic will do the same job.
? I preler jiolypropylcnc landscape
or nursery labric over a sand base
lor a tloor. In my opinion, pea grav
el is heavy and difficult to walk and
work on.
?Drs. T.E. Bilderback and M.D.
Bnyette have written a small pam
phlet called A Small Backyard
(ircc house for the Home (iardener
(NCSU Extension Bulletin AG
426). This is an excellent guide to
building a small quonset-style hob
by greehouse. You can obtain this
pamphlet from your local extension
agent or by sending a sell -ad
dressed, stamped envelope to me.
Send your gardening questions to
The riant Doctor, P.O. Box 109.
Bolivia. M.C. 2X422.
'Steel Magnolias' To Open
Nov. 29 For Two Weekends
Tickets arc on sale now for the
Brunswick Little Theater fall pro
duction ol Steel Magnolias, which
opens Nov. 29 in Southport.
The play will Ik staged Nov. 29
and 30 and again Dec. 6 and 7 at
Centennial Center on Lord Street.
Curtain time for all shows is 8 p.m.
Tickets are S7 each, with dis
counts for groups of 10 or more
available by contacting Ldic Shupc,
919-278-3492. Tickets can be pur
chased in Shallotte at Brunswick
Business Service and in Southport
at the Southport/Oak Island
Chamber of Commerce, Klein
Paints and The Sweet Treat Icc
Cream Shoppe.
"Siccl Magnolias," said publicist
l.ori Bates, "is a wonderfully funny
and sail drama that centers around
the li\cs ol m\ southern women."
The casi is comprised of local ac
iresscs cast as follows: Barbara
Russell as Clairee, a grand dame:
Sluart Callari as Ouiser, a wealthy,
acerbic but lovable eccentric; Gloria
Yount as Truvy, a beauty shop own
er; Juli Newton as Shelby, the pret
tiest girl in town; Jean Hrdlicka as
M'Lyn, Shelby's socially prominent
carer woman mother; and Gina
Carlson as Ancllc, Truvy 's assistant.
Volunteers arc still being accept
ed to help with props, sets, cos
tumes, lighting, ticket sales, publici
ty and concessions. Prospective vol
unteers should contact Bob
Hrdlicka, 919-278-4212.
The production is partially fund
ed by the Brunswick County Arts
Council through a Grassroots grant
from the North Carolina Arts
Council.
PEOPLE IN THE NEWS
Sergeant Midkiff Receives Medal
Marine Staff Sergeant Eugene
Mirikift recently received the Navy
Acheivcinent Medal.
lie is the son of Margaret F.
Holmes of Route 3, Shallolte.
Miilkiff was cited for superior
perforinance of duty while serving
as officer in charge of communica
tions/navigation shop. Marine All
Weather Attack Squadron 224, 3rd
Marine Aircraft Wing, Fleet Marine
force. Pacific, in support of
Operation Desert Storm.
I le is currently assigned as avion
ics technician for Marine All
Weather Attack Squadron 224,
based at Marine Corps Air Station,
( 'lien s Point.
Finishes Training
Private Second Class Elizabeth
(Paula) I lore has graduated from
advanced individual training at Fort
f astis, Va.
Pvt. Gore trained in aircraft ar
mament and missile system repair.
She w?i\ in the top 2 percent of her
class and made Ihc honor role. She
also rcccivcd the Army
Achcivcment Medal.
Now on a two-year tour of
Germany stationed near Ansbach,
she is the daughter of Trudy
Freeman of Shalloue and the late
John C. Gore.
Completes Basic
Pvt. Tcrrancc L. Tobler has com
pleted basic training at Fort Leonard
Wood, Wayncsville, Mo.
Students rc
ccivcd instruc
tion in drill and
cercmonics,
weapons, map
reading, tactics,
courtesy, mili
tary juslicc, his
tory and first
aid.
Tobler is a
1991 graduate ioblkr
of South Brunswick High School,
Boiling Spring Lakes.
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Dolls For Christmas
Lucy Schaefer, a member of the Oak Island Extension
Homcmakers Club, examines one of the dolls dressed by home
makers across Brunswick County. The dolls will be distributed to
children at Christmas by the Volunteer & Information Center.
Toys suitable for boys, as well as more dolls, are needed before the
holidays arrive.
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Donald M. MacQueen, M.D.
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Allergy and Asthma
Pediatric Rheumatology
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Former Miss Louisiana
To Visit Local Pageant
Among the guests at the 1992 Miss Brunswick County Scholarship
Pageant will be Linnea Fayard, Miss Louisiana 1990.
"I"he local pageant, to Ik held Nov. 2} at X p.m. on the campus ol the
N.C. Baptist Assembly at Caswell Beach, will also leatuie guest ap|>ear
ances by Miss Brunswick County 1991. Lisa Dale Young ol l.ong
Beach, and Miss North Carolina 1991 Jcnnilcr Vadeu Smith.
Ms. Fayard, a resident ol Shrcveport, La., is a senior majoring in
communications at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. She was
valedictorian ol her high school graduating class and has participated hi
the Miss America Program lor the past live
years, culminating in her coronation as Miss
Louisiana in I WO. While competing in the
1991 Miss America Pageant, she was
named scnu- finalist and fourth i minor up to
Miss America 1991 .
Fayard is an active statewide spokesper
son on behalf ol abused children, as well as
for the Easter Seals Foundation and Lion's
Club. She recently has returned to LSI! to
complete her bachelor's degree utilizing
more than SK).(KX) in scholarships she
earned through Miss America competition.
In addition to academic studies, Fayard recently traveled to Call
forma to audition for several television projects and will be seen on the
syndicated television show Star Search.
Miss Brunswick County 1992 will serve as goodwill ambassador lor
Brunswick County and will be a contestant in the 1992 Miss North
Carolina Scholarship Pageant.
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Answers to your
(Jues^ong
about Farsightedness
Q. What is farsightedness?
A. Farsightedness, technically called hyperopia, is a vision conaition
in which distant objects are usually seen clearly, but close ob
jects are not brought into proper focus.
Q. Why does farsightedness occur?
A. If the length of the eyeball is too short, the crystalline lens of the
eye cannot bring near objects into a sharp and clearly focused
image. Some theorists believe that farsightedness is hereditary
while others believe that it may resjlt from environmental factors.
Q. How does farsightedness affect vision?
A. The farsighted persons subconsciously exerts extra effort to
maintain clear distance vision and even greater effort to see
clearly at close range. This extra effort can cause fatigue, ten
sion, and discomfort. If the eye is too short or the image too
close, blurred vision occurs.
Q. How common is farsightedness?
A. Many individuals have some degree of farsightedness. This con
dition is only a problem if it significantly affects a persons ability
to see. It is estimated that over half of all people who wear glass
es are wearing them because of a focusing problem due to far
sightedness or presbyopia.
Q. What are some signs of farsightedness?
A. Common symptoms of farsightedness include difficulty in con
centrating and maintain.ng a clear focus on near objects: eye
strain; general tension; fatigue and or headaches after close
work: aching or burning eyes; poor reading ability: hold.ng mate
rial away from the eyes; and irritab My or nervousness after sus
tained concentration.
Q. How is farsightedness detected?
A Farsightedness can be effectively diagnosed during a complete
optometric examination. It should be noted that the common vi
sion screening, often done in schools, is generally ineffective in
detecting farsighted individuals. This occurs because these indi
viduals can usually identify the letters on an eye chart with little
difficulty.
Q. How is farsightedness treated?
A. In mild cases, your eyes may be able to compensate adequately
without the need for corrective lenses. In more severe cases,
your optometrist may recommend glasses, contact lenses, or in
some instances, vision therapy to correct the problem.
Q. How will farsightedness affect my lifestyle?
A. If glasses or contact lenses are prescribed, it may take a few
days to ad|ust to them. After that, farsightedness will probably
not affect your lifestyle at all.
In the interest of heller vision from the office ol:
Brunswick Vision Care
Chris Moshoures, O.I).
Pine St.. Shallotte. 754-2020
Salt Marsh Sq.. Calabash. 579-4020
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