GARDEN CALENDAR. JUNE.

Dunstan Times, Issue 266, 31 May 1867, Page 3

GARDEN CALENDAR. JUNE.

Kitchen Garden.—Every vacant. part ef the garden should now lie dug up without further delay, and the surface left in a rough, open state, to the action of the weather, and nothing will so effectually pulverize the ground it' exposed to influence. With the exception of Peas, Broad Beam, and Radish, it is not advisable to sow seeds this month. Plant out Cabbage, Cauliflower, Rhubarb, Fca Kale, and hardy herbs, such as i"'age, Thyme, Horseßadish, Hyssop. Mint, Marjoram, Fennel, &c. Whilst the ground is in a dry state, hoc and stir frequently between the rows of Cabbages.

Fruit Garden.—Proceed with the pruniiing -of Gooseberry and Currant Bushes; a'so, Apple, Pear, Plum, and Cherry Trees /and dig between the rows of trees and bushes, leaving the surface in a rough, open state, as recommended in the directions for the Kitchen Garden. In digging amongst trees and bushes, care should be taken not by any means to injure the surface roots, as the productiveness of Fruit Trees is greatly increased by the, preservation and encouragement of the small fibrous roots "near the surface of the ground. Any tra- splanting contemplated should be pushed forward with all possible expedition. Plant cuttings of Currant, Gosseberry, <fcc. Flower Garden.—See that the directions for last month have been carried out in this department while the ground continues open and dry, as every variety of flowers and shrubs will succe.d better from tho ground leing early dug up and well pulverised during the winter months. Plant ar.d trim edgings to walks, and apply gravel where necessary, as the pleasure of a garden at all seasons depends very much on the state of the paths leading through it. See that all tender plants are effectually protected from frost. Thick scrub set close'y round tender plants will i e found to protect them : a little sand, too, placed over their roots, will have a benciioial effects.