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The Rural Voice, 1979-06, Page 50Put your houseplants outside, but not in full sun Summer is not far away, but before you decide to put your houseplants outdoors, carefully consider their individual needs. Theo Blom, Ontario Ministry of Agricul- ture and Food extension horticulturist, says putting some houseplants outdoors may do them more harm than good. "One of the major factors to consider is sun scorch. If you decide to put plants outdoors, don't place them in full all -day sun, even if they have been kept in sunny windows indoors. The leaves may scorch due to the direct sunlight, or the drying effect of the wind." Mr. Blom suggests setting even sun - loving plants in partial shade, protected from the wind. Locations such as a screened porch, gazebo or under trees or large shrubs are best. Plants such as geraniums, azaleas, cacti, succulents, poinsettias, Easter lilies, Ficus species and draceanas will take early morning sun. Some of the foliage plants should be kept in a shady location. It is important to remember that houseplants undergo shock when taken outdoors. Some horticulturists recommend that houseplants be introduced to the outdoors gradually, to allow them time to get acclimatized. Indoor gardeners moving their house- plants outside for the summer should remember to treat each houseplant accord- ing to its individual light and moisture requirements. For practical purposes, leave the plant in the pot when putting it outdoors. Before bringing houseplants indoors in the fall, be sure to check for insects and disease. Spent blooms detract from the attractive- ness of the flower bed, and also sap energy from the plant. Remove spent blooms to encourage new blooms. PG. 48 THE RURAL VOICE/JUNE 1919 WE'RE IN BUSINESS TO KEEP YOU WORKING Chisel Plow Points Mould Boards Shins Grade 8 Fine Thread Bolts Plow Points Landsides Coulter Blades Hand Tools Grade 5 Coarse Thread Bolts Cultivator Points O iese FARM TOOL MANUFACTURERS e RAT)oI Roller Chain Disc Blades Shop Tools ALL TILLAGE TOOLS IN STOCK! HUGH PARSONS BOLTS AND TOOLS LTD.. 262-5681 11/4 Mi. East of Hensel!