THE KITCHEN GARDEN

Hawke's Bay Herald-Tribune, Issue 124, 11 June 1937, Page 11

THE KITCHEN GARDEN

We are constantly reminded of the testimony which has been left on record that gardening is the purest of human pleasures. With this we are in full accord, but we submit it is even rnore: it is one of the most healthgiving and alluring of all hobbies. Frequent cultivation between the rows of vegetables with the .itoe and forlc is to be highly recommended, as it not only assists in warming the soil, but prevents sourness from the heavy falls of rain. Applications of artificial manure may be applied and are quickly washed to the roots. Growth will naturally bo slower owing to the cold weather, but the gardener still 13|tcs to see crops growing in the kitchen garden. ' Broad beans are an excellent and hardiy subjcct. Set the seeds four inches apart. Artichokes may be planted in odd corners of the garden where they wili increase rapidly. Sow tho following seeds in drllls facing tlio sun: — Onions, beet, cabbage, eauliflower, spinach, silver beet and spring onions. Plant out herbs, all varieties, and set garlic, shallots and potato onions. Do not overlook the planting of rhubarb. Half a dozen roots of this liealth-giving plant will supply the needs of the average family. Asparagus roots may be set in specially-pre-pared beds, and strawberry runners should -be attended to right away. In fact, the month of June holds plenty bf scope for the energetic gardener who loves his garden.