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Do you have a special Thanksgiving platter?
If you pull out the same platter every year for your Thanksgiving feast, let us know why it’s special for possible inclusion in a Home & Garden story on Nov. 19. Include your name, hometown and daytime phone number and e-mail acalovich@wichitaeagle.com or call 316-268-6596 by Monday. If possible, attach a jpeg of the platter to your e-mail.
Moth-proofing clothes
To keep moths away this winter, clean garments thoroughly and then store them in tightly closed containers, such as plastic bags or storage bins with tight-fitting lids, researchers say.
Laundering in hot water or dry cleaning kills the insect at all stages of its life cycle, including eggs. It also removes food stains, body oils and perspiration odors that can attract the larvae that feed on textiles.
If you have the freezer space and can’t wash the items in hot water, freezing them for three days before storage also kills eggs.
Cedar and some herbs are touted as having moth-repellent properties, but researchers say their effectiveness is limited. The Colorado State University Extension says lavandin oil, which is derived from lavender hybrids, is lethal to clothes moths, but it may be difficult to find repellents that contain it.
Regardless of how you store the garments, check them for infestation once a year.
Akron Beacon Journal
In color at Botanica
Nandina domestica, aka heavenly bamboo, in the Three-Season Perennial Border Garden.
