GARDEN CALENDAR.

Dunstan Times, Issue 789, 1 June 1877, Page 4

GARDEN CALENDAR.

—o — Kitchen Garden.—Every vacant part of the garden should now be dug up, and tho surface left in a rough, open state to tho action of the weather; nothing will so effectually pulverise tho ground us exposure to its influence. With tho exception of Peas, Broad Beans, and. Radish, it is not advisable to sow seeds this month. Plant out Cabbage, Cauliflower, Rhubarb, Sea Kale, and hardy herbs—such as Sage, Thyme, Horse Radish, Hyssop, Mint, Marjoram, Fennel, &c. Whilst the ground is in a dry state, hoc and stir frequently between the rows of Cabbage.

Fruit Garden.—Proceed with the pruning of Gooseberry and Cunaut hushes : also Apple, Pear, Plum, and Cherry trees; and dig between the rows of bushes, leaving the suiface in a rough, open state, as recommended in the directions for the Kitchen Garden. In digging amongst trees or bushes, care should be taken not by any means to injure tho surface roots, as the productiveness of fruit trees is increased by the preservation and encouragement of the small fibrous roots near the surface of the ground. Any transplanting contemplated should be pushed forward with all possible expedition. Plant cuttings of Currant, Gooseberry, <tc.

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 flower and shrub will succeed better where the ground has been early dug and well pulverised during the winter months. Want and trim edgings to walks, and apply gravel where necessary, as the pleasure of a garden at all seasons depends very much on the slate of the paths leading through it. See that all tender plants arc effectually protected from frost. Thick scrub set closely round tender plants will be found to answer the purpose ; a little sand, too, placed over their roots, will have a beneficial effect.