THE WEEK'S WORK

Evening Post, Volume CXV, Issue 63, 16 March 1933, Page 17

THE WEEK'S WORK

THE VEGETABLE GARDEN.

Harvesting of onions, potatoes, marrows, pumpkins, etc., should be proceeded with. ■ . ■

Perfectly sound vegetables of good shape and size should be chosen for storing.

Dry, airy, conditions are essential for successful storage. Aa overhaul of all stored vegetables should be made periodically so that any showing signs of ■ decay, may be removed before they contaminate others.

Hoeing, weeding, and thinning seedling crops require special • attention..,. Weeds'grow and mature very quickly at this time. Winter greens of various kinds can be planted with comparative safety now. The fly may be checked by dipping the tops of the-plants in a solution of" arsenate of lead before planting. Lettuces may be sown in deeply worked soil which has been well enriched with manure and humus. Leeks.may still be planted for winter supply. The ground must be:rich ana the.plants be regularly watered. __ Dig overall vacant plots and sow down in blue lupins for digging in in the spring.

THE FLOWER GARDEN.

Growth is strong on lawns, and this necessitates frequent mowing. Occasional rolling should also be done. Keep the edges clipped. b

Seedling weeds may be suppressed by hoeing on a ; warm day. They quickly seed at this season if allowed to grow AH tall-growing plants require supports. Michaelmas daisies, helemums, delphiniums, cosmos, giant marigolds, etc., should all bo staked.

Soil conditions are ideal for seed sowing and planting. Keep the beds moist until the plants are growing. • Seed beds require shading from tho hottest sun and must be kept nioist^ or the results will be unsatisfaVtorv. Carnation layers which were put down early should be rooted and ready for planting out. / Further layering of carnations may be done and cuttings may also be put in. ■ „ fa •>

Bulb planting should be proceeded with. Avoid fresh animal manures.

Stocks and other hardy annuals may be planted out for early flowering. l J

Attend to chrysanthemums. Keep the plant well supported and water frequently.

Dahlias will' continue to bloom if the dead flowers are removed and the plants are kept moist. Tie in the long wands of rambler roses after removing the old worn-out branches. ■ s