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that had not been sprayed, compost
and leaves. There is a composter set
up there and they were going to
investigate some of the municipal
leaf sites.
Peat moss is promoted as the
answer to all your soil problems. Not
so. When used as a mulch it will
repel water. It needs to be mixed with
soil or compost if using it as a mulch
or top dressing in your garden. If
used to improve your soil make sure
you soak the peat moss with warm
water before mixing with your soil in
the garden. Peat moss will absorb
moisture away from your plants until
it has absorbed to its capacity.
Before we broke for the evening
we talked about thinning plants. The '
best idea is to not sow your seeds so
thickly. But if you have to thin do it
carefully and in the case of beets you
could enjoy a feast of beet green for
supper.
Gardening really is an exciting
activity. There is never a dull
moment and the rewards are not only
satisfying but, in this case, tasty too.0
TE -EM FARM
Perennial display garden a must to see.
Did you know nursery stock & perennials including
hostas & lilies can be planted anytime?
Strawberries Now Ready
' Call for crop update
Lots of In -House Specials
on annuals, hanging baskets,
geraniums, etc.
Gabriel,
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9-6 Daily
R.R. 1, Bayfield, Ont.
519-482-3020
Does your
insurance
cover
this?...
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Marvin L. Smith
B.Sc.F. (Forestry), R.P F.
Farm Woodland Specialist
570 Riverview Dr
Listowel, Ontario N4W 3T7
Telephone: (519) 291-2236
Providing advice and assistance with:
• impartial advice/assistance in selling timber.
including selection of trees and marking
• reforestation of erodible or idle land
• follow-up tending of young plantations
• windbreak planning and establishment
• woodlot management planning
• diagnosis of insect and disease problems
• conducting educational programs in woodlot
management
• any other woodland or tree concerns
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The all-new MULETM 3000 Series
Specialized utility vehicles built extra tough
to take on your kind of world.
MAC Kawasaki
Kawasaki
GEORGIAN POWER SPORTS (519) 369-3594
DURHAM, ONTARIO
Hwy. 6, just south of Durham
Make sure that your insurance
coverage matches the value of
your assets throughout the year.
Your Formosa broker can help.
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For the Broker nearest you call 1-800-265-3020
or see us On -Line at www.formosamutual com
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