BOOK OF THE HOME GARDEN 



which unlock the chemicals which are in all soil, and 

 these are part of the plant's food. 



Because Mother Nature has been kind enough 

 to see that the rains and snows sink into the soil 

 and that Madam Sun and capillary attraction bring 

 them up again, doesn't mean that our gardens will 

 have all the moisture they need, but it does mean 

 that you can have a fine garden without watering if 

 you cultivate often enough. If you do water your 

 gardens this is a rule I do not want you to forget 

 no matter how old or big you grow: 



Water much and seldom, 

 Never little and often. 



Give your plants a great, big, long drink until the 

 soil is moist way down, then the roots will go down 

 to where the soil is cool; but if you water a little 

 until the ground just "looks pretty" the roots will 

 come up to the surface for the moisture, then the sun 

 will draw it quickly away and leave the tiny roots 

 burnt and dry and you will wonder what is wrong. 

 If you water thoroughly, once in several days will 

 be enough, but of course you must cultivate just 

 the same. 



If you have to carry water to your garden always 

 try to have two buckets or watering cans so you 



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