THE WEEK'S WORK

Evening Post, Volume CXIII, Issue 141, 16 June 1932, Page 19

THE WEEK'S WORK

VEGETABLE GARDEN,

Prepare beds for strawberry plants which' should be put' in early in" the spring. It is a distinct advantage to have the ground thoroughly cleaned before planting.

Rhubarb, may be lifted where

necessary; and the ground be thoroughly manured. It is almost impossible to make the ground too rich for' this crop. Fowl manure is excellent. Further plantings of cabbage and cauliflowers may be made for succession. •Put out in trayß potato sets for sprouting and greening.' ' Lift artichokes and store the same as potatoes. . . ...", .;■ Plant, fruit trees of all kinds. Any transplanting may also be done. FLOWER GABpEN. Lift dahlia tubers with as little damage as possible. The tops should -be.cut.off-within a few inches o£ the crowns and, as far as possible, the soil be shaken out of the roots. Attach a label with name and description, and store in a dry shed or under trees. Plant roses,' ornamental trees, and shrubs, also hedge plants. Plant primroses, polyanthuses, pansies, stocks, and any hardy annuals available. Perennial borders may be cleaned up, dug over, and manured. . Dig'under, where possible, all weeds, and w.here there is insufficient room to use the spade between the plants, handweedihg should be resorted to. Beds which were heavily manured last season, would benefit by a good dressing of lime scattered over the surface after digging.