THE WEEK'S WORK

Evening Post, Volume CXII, Issue 80, 1 October 1931, Page 23

THE WEEK'S WORK

VEOETABLE GARDEN. A busy time in the vegetable garden is at hand, and no effort should be spared to stock the garden with every variety pf -fleaaonable -y.ege^bjeSow in "suitable quaatities peas, broad beansij-turnips,\carrots, parsnips, onions,'" spinach, :beet, ; lejsji^e, fadish, parsley, an,d saladings. sjarly staking qi peas is important. The plants make more rapid development after they have support. _ _ In sowing or planting the condition of the soil is an important matter. Never sow when the soil is so wet as to be sticky, but planting may be done with advantage while the ground is fairly wet provided too much traffic is avoided. If a board is laid down for tramping on planting may; be. done on wet soil without much damage.' Tomatoes raised under glass should be hardened off'gradually before being planted outside. a ; Earth up cabbages, peas, potatoes, etc., as jiey grow. Keep the soil loose between the rows of growing crops and keep down weeds. FLOWER GARDEN. The stocking of all parts of the garden with annuals should be taken in hand as soon as possible. Most hardy annuals may be raised from seed sown in the open ground. • When sown where they are to flower sow very thinly an' reduce the number of plants to allow plenty of space between each. - Half-hardy and tender plants must be raised in boxes tinder cover.; Sow thinly in tows to facilitate thinning. Many annuals are the better if prifeked out into nursery beds before planting permanently. This encourages the. formation of fibrouß roots, which tend to promote sturdy growth. Prepare the soil for chrysanthemums, which should be ready for planting early next month. Plant out dahlias which were lifted.