THE WEEK'S WORK

Evening Post, Volume CXXV, Issue 146, 23 June 1938, Page 25

THE WEEK'S WORK

THE VEGETABLE GARDEN The late heavy rains have thoroughly saturated the ground making it almost impossible to work the soil except where the soil is very light or sandy. ~,,_■ The pruning of bush fruits, stone fruits, and.others should be completed as soon as practicable. Plant rhubarb and asparagus in properly-prepared positions. Lift any root crops which may still be in the ground so that the plots may be dug over and manured. Any planting of fruit trees should be done as soon as practicable, having regard to soil conditions. Clear up all weeds and rubbish. Burn any material unsuitable for burying. The ashes may 'be scattered over the ground when they act as a valuable manure for all crops. THE FLOWER GARDEN Prune roses, gathering-up and burning all prunings. Fork over and manure the beds afterwards. Continue the plantings of all kinds of shrubs', trees, and hedges, Including roses. Take advantage of any fine days to get the ground dug or forked over and weeded. Plant out, where available, any hardy annuals for early flowering. Keep sweetpeas well supported. Dust over with lime, soot, or alum to keep away insect pests. Get all stakes under cover, cleaning off the bottoms before storing. Lift, clean, and store away gladioli corms, being careful that each variety is properly labelled. Lift and store dahlia roots. Placed under the shelter of trees or a hedge the tubers will be protected from frosts.