BOOK OF THE HOME GARDEN 



be hiding for the winter. If it is possible to turn 

 your compost very late in the fall be sure and do so, 

 and again just as early in the spring as you possibly 

 can, for nothing helps more to rid your pile of 

 insect pests than frequent turnings. Insects do not 

 like to be disturbed and many kinds are easily frozen 

 if they are exposed. My Southern friends will not 

 have frost to help them, and some of my Northern 

 friends will have a snow blanket to keep the bugs 

 warm and cozy, so keep it in mind that you are go- 

 ing to turn them out of their snug nests whenever 

 you can. 



