THE WEEK'S WORK

Evening Post, Volume CXIX, Issue 126, 30 May 1935, Page 27

THE WEEK'S WORK

VEGETABLE GARDEN.

Dig between the rows of winter greens, burying all weeds and decaying leaves. Fortnightly doses of nitrate of soda—half an ounce to the gallon of water—will help these plants. ■ • . . Planting* of cabbage and cauliflower may be made. Onions for spring planting may be sown. The beds must be welldrained and In a warm sheltered position, failing which the seed, may be sown thickly in boxes in a frame. Prepare the ground for early planting of potatoes. Early planting can only be successful in frost-free districts. Lift, divide, and .replant, chives. Boat delay the harvesting of pumpkins and marrows; hard frosts will damage them ii they are left out Continue the digging or.trenching of any vacant ground and get all; ready for spring work. FLOWER GARDEN. Dahlias can be cut down now they have finished flowering. The old clumps-of tubers may be lifted and stored in some frostproof place. • Chrysanthemums may be cut down as soon as they have finished flowering. Dig round the plants and give a sprinkling of rotted manure or bone dust to encourage new basal growths. Border carnations benefit by a dusting with lime or wo_od ashes. Sprinkle right over the plants while they, are wet with dew. \' Plant Mliums; good drainage is necessary and deep planting especially with the stem-rooting varieties. Avoid fresh manures. Plant out any seedings of hardy annuals that are available; usually there are plenty of self-sown seedlings at this season. ■Anemones and ranunculuses may still be planted. Clear up all the beds, digging under any weeds and dead leaves and applying manure. . Belladonna lilies, nerines, and other' summer-flowering bulbs may be^lifted ; and replanted.