THE WEEK'S WORK
* IN THE VEGETABLE GARDEN
The final earthing-up of celery should now be made, special care being necessary to keep the soil from the hearts of the plants. Frequent hand weeding and hoeing will be necessary to keep weeds under control. Frequent-stirring .of the soil is a means of assisting growth. , ■•."-'■•,-■-, . Remove all stakes and pea sticks, and place in'a dry place for future use. Remove the soil from the bottoms. ■ '■ 7 A sowing of broad beans may- be made now. Choose a well-drained position and fairly light soil for an early crop. . . Thin out seedling crops, carefully removing any weeds,and filling in gaps by transplanting. :-;. , ' „ , Make a sowing of onions for early planting., Where there is any, doubt about the drainage, or where the soil'is heavy, it is best to sow on a raised bed. Sow in drills to facilitate weeding. :
Dig over all vacant plots.
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Evening Post, Volume CXXIII, Issue 112, 13 May 1937, Page 28
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149THE WEEK'S WORK Evening Post, Volume CXXIII, Issue 112, 13 May 1937, Page 28
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