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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1983-04-27, Page 371p the grow and •" repel tomato h0111' • aide. gardeners. have 0 invented sPeciel,SpraY! lege, to) dealt inSett0. ,COM,004, TeehnOlogt OM of et 'WOOS, garilei: • •SOOP 'Ontillead insects are GoodLg"'Ing"4010.4gge8t0ingardening in which rnicroorganisrns- coluinns, C4ruSaY.S. • - and wor vt.11erVariCh. BaciIius the spit, bogie gardeners can: bacteria that is very effec- add a layer of manure or., tive for killingCaterpillars 09439.0st (decomposed and potato' heetles. Used oel Organic matter such as broccoli, cauliflower and leaves) ever7, spring. cabbage, it ensures there "It takes a few years to get. • will be no "surprises" in the. ' good healthy soil - so have cooking pot. fellow the. patience. As your soil ha: directions and use it at the proves, so will your plants-- recommended times. and yields." Weeds are a problem in most gardens. But early and persistent cultivation will kill most weeds, Green says. Some gardeners spread very deep layers of mulch (leaves, old newspapers) around ,their plants to keep the weeds down and retain soil moisture. Green says this further enriches the soil because the mulch partially rots over the winter. Many organic gardeners have devised creative ways to control insect problems without chemical sprays, Green says. Some grow a few extra plants so losses will be unnoticed. Others use herbs and companion plants to enhance the growth of plants nearby Many gardening magazines list companion plant combinations. One common combination is a planting of marigolds, basil and tomatoes in the same aea. Green says the basil ,."The majority of insects m the garden are actually help- ing you. Learn to recognize these predators and don't spray withthis bacteria until you know what you are try- ing to kill. In most gardens beneficial predators will control the "bad" bugs; selected handpicking or organic controls will catch the rest." Growing your own food organically is possible. By doing so, you work closely with nature and learn what really goes on in the crowded life cycles of your garden. Late harvest • vegetables Extend your supply of fresh garden vegetables this summer by planting. .a,se- cond cropof carrots, beets, beans and lettuce in late June for a late August harvest. 4414'4 sm7tir • "`":. .1, • 151 3' t? Lucknow was thinking swing in a big way on April 8, 9 and 10 when the Luckuow Liens gbh speniored a Home and Garden Show. Local businesses had an opportunity to show their latest spring wares and men thumbers picked up ideas for bigger and better season. (Sharon Dietz photo) Enriched soil for organic success Red geraniums now have some competition. There is a variety of new bright colors available as started plants this spring from your garden supplier. Now rose, salmon, white, pink and bicolored blooms appear on these favorite garden flowers. These new tainbow-hued introductions have more than a new color to recom- mend them. Many have been started from seed, rather than the traditional method Rebuilding? Remodelling? Repairing? Look to the people helping people WE HAVE THE LOAN R YOU! AU Credit Union Loons Feature: LOWER INTEREST RATES Shop and Compare! REASONABLE TERMS Designed to fit your budget! LIFE INSURED. at NO extra charge! There ore iust a few of the many advantages you'll find when dealing with . us Together we help each other creole the bettor terms and bettor roles we feature When s time to borrow, tomo to where you'll find SAVINGS ACCOUNTS CLINTON COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION 70 ONTARIO St. 374 MAIN ST., SOUTH CLINTON/482-3467 CNIOUING ACCOUNTS people helping people EXETER/235-0640 of vegetative cuttings. The effective contrast see6Starte d hybrids bring a The most popular runner new measure of stalwart, up to red in. geraniums is" all -summer performance to salmon..Eagh.year more and the garden setting. more salmon -colored The increased sales of blossoms appear in the land - geraniums other than red scape. 1981 brings the are primarily a result of' brightest_ salmon to date, • America's new found in- Cameo. This large -flowered • terestin natural -sided and ' hybfld, a'vailable from earth -toned homes. While s garden centres " as started the traditional red geranium cuttings, will produce its does look fine against a, bright blooms from planting traditional white setting, the' to frost while vegetativelY- newer colors provide a more produced geraniums will slow down 14, mid-season. Bicolored geraniums can even satisfy the red fancier. There's lots of contrast when red and white appear in the same bloom. New Rat- matazz sports this combina- tion and will be Most welcome 'change in wind* boxesand:Plaiihm. areas There is a new coloured variety with . bicolored beauty. Deep Rose - Flashlybrid's white eye will Turn tp page 18 • • Jacic errits H. Constrict • ..._•••• • • . General COntiradtdr. Interior and Exterior Home Renovations All types of Home Siding Additions Farm Buildings CALL 482-7290