Influence On All Of Well-kept Gorden
No other pursuit than gardening could result in such robust health as was seen in the many elderly gardeners in Whangarei. said Mr R. G. Hosking in an address given to the Whangarei Ladies’ Gardening Club.
“It is in the best interests of ourselves. our neighbours and our town to contribute to the art of beautification,” he remarked.
“No matter how large or how small the garden may be. it can always be beautiful.” MrHosking dwelt on the influence of a well kept garden, not only on its owner, but on all who behold it.
Stressing the importance of planning the garden, he said that size and shape, ease of access and the type of soil all had to be taken into consideration.
Also important were the prevailing winds, elevation, shelter, and drainage. “As all original plants, are commonplace, happy is the amateur hybridist who. by accident or design, so improves a variety as to cause a-sensa-tion among his fellow gardeners,” he concluded.
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Northern Advocate, 5 June 1948, Page 5
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