THE WEEK'S WORK

Evening Post, Volume CXII, Issue 116, 12 November 1931, Page 23

THE WEEK'S WORK

VEGETABLE GARDEN. Main crop onions will be sufficiently advanced to require thinning. They should be left at least 4 inches apart, those removed may be replanted in a suitably prepared bed at a like distance. All other seedling crops should bo thinned out to the required distance apart. If a thorough watering is "iven before doing the work the roots

of those plants remaining -will be less disturbed. Tho importance of suppressing seedling weeds among tho crops cannot bo Loo often emphasised. The hoe run between the rows once a week is as good as a watering. ■Pumpkins and marrows may be sown in tho open ground with a fair prospect of success. It is useless to sow until the ground is well warmed up. Tomato plants may be planted out in sheltered positions. Earth up and stake peas and beans. Plant main crop potatoes if not idready done. Spray regularly and earth up early planted potatoes. Make further sowings of all seasonable vegetables. FLOWER GARDEN. Dahlias should be planted. Tho ground should bo well worked to a good depth and bo well enriched. A handful of bonedust to each plant well mixed with soil will help to support the plants throughout their growing season. Plant out chrysanthemums. Those already put out should be pinched to induce bushy growth. Plant out phlox drummondi, dwarf French marigolds, salvias, zinnias, etc. Petunias are among the, best bedding plants for dry positions. The plants continue in flower throughout the summer. They may bn planted now, spacing them 12 or 15 inches apart. . . . Dwarf Trench marigolds are,also splendid subjects for dry sandy, positions continuing to ilower profusely well into autumn.

Sweet peas require plenty of water but mere suface watering is no use. A sufficient quantity should be. given at one time- to reach, a foot or more into the ground, then they may be left for a week before another dose is required. With strong winds the plants are apt to become detached from their supports. See that the supports are adequate and the growths tied in. Seedling annuals, both hardy and half-hardy, may be planted. Puddle the plants in and they will require very little further watering for some time.