THE VEGETABLE GARDEN 



STRAWBERRY PLANTS. Select the first runners to make 

 new strawberry beds, when the weather is favourable. 



TOMATOES. Gather when ripe, or if all chance of ripening 

 seems improbable on account of the weather, cut the fruit and hang 

 up in a light warm place. Remove all superfluous leaves and shoots 

 from the plants and prevent any further onward growth. 



TURNIPS. Sow early in the month. 



SEPTEMBER 



The principal work of this month is stUl the clearing out of the 

 crops that are done with and the preparation of the land, by digging, 

 trenching and manuring, for future crops. It must not be forgotten 

 that all waste, material — plentiful just now — such as Cabbage- 

 stumps, Bean-stalks and other spent crops, and even weeds and lawn- 

 cuttings — make the most valuable manure if allowed to ferment and 

 rot on the refuse heap, although left in the garden they form the irt5st 

 painful eyesores. To secure vegetables in the winter and early 

 spring all arrangements not already made should be finished as 

 quickly as possible, while every encouragement should be given to the 

 plants now coming on. It is important to keep the ground round 

 them well stirred, and in some cases an occasional dose of liquid 

 manure may help the plants to established health before the severe 

 frosts set in. Slugs will still be beforehand if they are given the 

 chance and must be carefully looked for. The temperature is be- 

 ginning to fall and rain may be abundant. However, in many years 

 September is a beautiful month and gives ample scope for the im- 

 provement and general upkeep of the garden. 



ASPARAGUS. New plantations may stUl be made. 



BROCCOLI. Plant out from the beds in rows, watering the 

 young plants until they are established. Sow seeds for a late spring 

 crop. 



BRUSSELS SPROUTS may still be planted for autumn use. 



CABBAGES. Continue to plant out. Prick out, when ready, 

 those sown last month. 



CARDOONS should now be ready for use. 



CARROTS. Sow in a light soil in an open spot. 



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