GARDEN GUIDE

Hawke's Bay Herald-Tribune, Issue 76, 16 April 1937, Page 12

GARDEN GUIDE

t THE VEGETABLE GARDEN

The vegetabl© garden proves the mettle oi the worker and rewards him faii'ly, justly, aceordiug to the work and time spent. Remember, every rninute ainong the crops goea to mahe a larger cabbage, longer carrots and in the end sayes nioney. Do not fcrget to set brpad beans uow. They are of a very hard nature and can be grcnvn in almost any ground or situation. Early long pod is the best variety for horne gardcners, and if sowii early wjll escape the pests that attack spring pja»tings, The following root crops may be sown in drills while yet the gronnd is warm: Carrots, parsnips, beet, turnips, swedes and silver beet and parsley should be mad© every few weeka to keep up a constant supply. Any vacant ground ean now save you nioney by growing its owu manure. Sow iypins, mustard or oats for digging in humua, This is far better than any artifieial inauure and cheaper, In sheltered gardens, potatoes may b© replanted and produce crop8 when most wanted. Plant the seed lgins apart and 18ins botweeu the rows. Qne dessertspoonful of manure mixed with the soil under each set will work wonlers. Garljc, shallots and chives may be Sft if required and are always useful for pickling and sauces. Celery plants can still ks set for a late crop and should be planted in well-manured i and trenched soiis.