In the Garden

Evening Post, Volume CXX, Issue 52, 29 August 1935, Page 26

In the Garden

By. "Practical."

NOTICE TO READERS.

This column is intonded principally for gardeners with smalt plots, and the aim is to make it as practical and useful as possible.. Inquiries on any matter of gardenin|.interest will be welcomed. The rule for correspondence) is that all communications must be accompanied by the name and address of the writer, not for publication, but as a guarantee of good faith. This rule will be strictly adhered to.-This is your column—make use of-it.

THE WEEK'S WORK

VEGETABLE GARDEN

Plant-cabbages and cauliflowers on well-manured ground. Avoid planting on plots occupied by similar crops last season. Cabbages - and-cauliflowers-which were planted early will respond to applications .of nitrate of soda which may be given prior to earthing up. Make ■• sowings as. recommended last week. Peas may; be, sown at intervals of two weeks to ensure a continuance, of supplies. To protect the young plants' from- birds stretch . 'black cotton along the rows. When digging over ground turn in all harmless weeds, as they .' improve the soil when rotted, but all; such weeds as docks, sorrel, - and. pouch grass should be forked out and burnt. ■Plant.;out autumn-sown onions on properly prepared beds. The g6il?iiriust.be:ricli.and the beds firm. Plant; potatoes" which' have been sprouted. Well drained soil ■ "which is in good heart should be chosen. Most garden soils are improved by liberal supplies of lime. If agricultural lime is used, -it may be applied either a fortnight before or- after manuring. has been done.