HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1979-05-07, Page 1212 — HOME & GARDEN IMPROVEMENT 'WEEK OF MAY 7, 1979
Send your green
thumb to school
BY TED McN1NCH
University of Guelph
Horticulture is such a
diverse field that there is
something of interest for
everyone. There is always
something new to learn - new
ways to do things, new plants,
to produce, or new environ-
ments to create. The magni-
tude of horticultural subjects
is as endless as the inform-
ation sources about them.
Ask a friend or neighbour.
Even an apartment dweller
could be an expert, baffling
associates by manipulating
the environment, and defy-
ing the elements to produce
flowers, fruits and vege-
tables.
Listen to radio. There are a
number of gardening special-
ists to keep you up-to-date !
with weekly gardening tips.
Phone-in shows allow
immediate response to your
gardening questions.
Visit your community
library or a magazine stand.
You will find infornmtion on
subjects ranging from land-
scaping, to growing house-
plants or producing your own
mushrooms. Many daily and
weekly newspapers feature
gardening columns that offer
tips on insect and disease
control, and light, water and
fertilizer requirements.
One visit to the neighbor-
hood garden center, florist
shop, or nursery will show
the variety of horticultural
products available. Sales
staff are trained to assist you
with plant selection and plant
use.
Many gardening buffs
benefit by attending lectures
or lecture series. Ontario
horticultural societies, and
continuing education pro-
grams offered by schools,
colleges, and universities,
also feature lectures and
courses on many horti-
cultural subjects.
• For the busy or distant
enthusiast, home study
courses may be the answer.
New innovations in edu-
cational technology now
allow the home student the
same educational opportun-
ity as class students. Many of
the independent study pack-
ages include an illustrated
text, film strips, hand film
strip viewer, and instructor's
commentary in audio cas-
sette form. These multi-
media, creative self-learning
courses may also be used for
group lectures.
The University of Guelph
offers lectures and inde-
pendent study packages
designed for novice and
professional horticulturists.
In addition to the creative
self-learning kits, about, 40
courses are available through
the Independent Study Office.
On-campus horticultural
courses available this year
include:- Home landscaping,
Turf Manager's Short Course,
Greenhouse. Management,
and Gardening with Com-
mercial Fertilizer. The Home
Gardening series, featuring
topics such as roses, lawns,
pruning, vegetables, annuals
and perennials, gardening
under lights, highrise gar-
dens, will be offered iii
evening and Satu*rday
sessions.
These programs are
offered through the Office of
Continuing Education, .Uni-
versity of Guelph, in co-
operation with the Ontario
Ministry of Agriculture and
Food. For more information
regarding ongoing programs
write to the. Office of Contin-
uing Education, University of
Guelph, Guelph, Ontario,
N1G 2W1.
Hint to Handyman:
So many home work-
shops are built in base-
ments; it behooves" the'
handyman to take proper
care and storage of tools.
This is important to prevent
rust -in damp and humid
weather.
Coat all your tools with al
thin film of oil or grease.
When a tool is stored for
long periods, it is wise to
wrap it in paper in addition
to greasing it.
30 mil liner allows bowled hopper for
larger diving and swimming area; also
easier cleaning and vacuuming
INSTALL IT YOURSELF.
OR HAVE OUR . EXPERTS DO IT FOR
YOU!
Main drain to draw water from bottom of
pool thru skimmer to filter to allow a more
uniform intake for cleaning and heating
purposes.
30 mil sanitized /
winterized line
To filter from main
drain and Skimmer
It's a busy time at the Nobel Nursery
A large selection of
shade trees, evergreens
and shrubs has
just arrived!
Come early for the best selection
We guarantee every tree we sell and we help you plan your landscaping.
We show you how to trim
and grow what you buy!
NOBEL NURSERY
527-0840. Gordon Nobel Seaforth,
All our pools are built with 3"
thick concrete bottom and 4' wide
concrete deck. Styrafoam
installation for sidewalls is
available.
of all sizes and shapes in kit form
and complete installations
• Full Line of Chemicals
• Pool Maintenance Accessories
• Solar Blankets now available
Optional
Accessories
FOR FREE ESTIMATES AND ILLUSTRATED BROCHURE PHONE OR WRITE