VEGETABLE GARDEN.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXII, Issue 19365, 23 July 1925, Page 9

VEGETABLE GARDEN.

The weather has changed again, and the frosts seem to be over for a while. The plants will be able to got a frosh sthrt. The short snap of cold wether has been decidedly different from the mild weather we have been having, and it h*s brought all growth in the garden to a standstill. Any ground that has been turned over will have grcfttly benefited by the frost.

The seed potatoes should bo looked over and put into trays to sprout. They will come on much bettor if allowed to sprout before they are planted, and will not rot, as they are inclined to do if planted before they have sprouted. In light sandy soil the first eftrly

[potatoes should be put in now. Do not plant them too cFoep, and manure the ground well. | The first row of early peas may be I put in if the land is not too cold and wet. ( over the seeds very slightly and press the soil down on to them. They must be protected from the birds or failure will result. Wire netting is the best to keep the birds off. Sow Brown Spanish Onion seed on light hind. On heavier land it may be left until a little later. Sow lettuce seed for later planting. Early sown plants should be planted out. Early lettuce must have plenty (if attention to help them along. Hoe or rake the ground between the rows frequently. It will keep the weeds down and help the excessive moisture to evaporate. Plant cabbage and cauliflower in warm places. After they are planted out keep the ground among them well hoed, but do not tread on the ground anj' more than is necesslary. Sow early turnips. Cover the seed very lightly and be sure it is fresh. Plant new rhubarb plants and lift and divide all old plants and replant them. They do much bettor thhn it left to grow into large clumps. Every second year is sufficient. Plant sage, thyme and other herbs. Have a look at the strwaberry bed and see that the weeds are not taking possession. 801 l the hwn as much as possible just now. It makes more impression when it is soft and moist, as it is now ]f any weak spots are showing sprinkle a little seed on them and cover with soil. Top-dressed lawns should not be roljed as it disturbs the newly-sown grass.