GARDENER’S CALENDER.

Dunstan Times, Issue 536, 26 July 1872, Page 2

GARDENER’S CALENDER.

AUGUST. Kitchen Garden.—Those who have their vacant ground dug up ninthly to the action of the weather in (he early part of winter.will now find it in good condition for cropping, by the ease with which it can be broken down and prepared for the sowing of seeds. Many of the principal crops of vegetables may be sown, such as Onion, Leek, Carrot, licet, Parsnip, Cabbage, and Cauliflower. Sow. Peas, Broad Beans Lettuce, Radish, Spinach, Herbs, Parsley, &c. Plant early Potatoes. Land up and stake early Peas. Roots of Carrot,"Parsnip, Beet and Cabbage intended for seed should now be set in sheltered places. Plant Rhubarb, Sea Kale and Asparagus; also the main crop of Shalots. Keep the ground well stirred up between the rows of advancing crops of Cabbage, Cauliflower, &c. ' Fruit Garden.—Proceed with the transplanting of fruit trees, bushes, Raspberry canes, and Strawberry plants. Remove all suckers from the roots of fruit trees ; and any pruning not yet done sin nl.l bo no longer delayed. Some half-decomposed manure spread over the roots of newly planted fruit trees will prove beneficial. Plant hedge rows of Thorn Quicks, Sweet Briar and Broom. Flower Garden. —Thcro arc many late flowering bulbs, such ns Lillies ami Gladioli, which may still bo planted. Plant flower roots of all hardy things. Sow both ani nual and perennial flower seeds. Transplant shrubs, and secure by stakes those which may he in danger from wind. Plant edgings of Box, Thyme, Roses, Camomile, London Pride, Rosemary, &c.