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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1976-09-29, Page 16Page 16 -Citizens News, September 29, 1976 Move your plants into the house Now is the time to move those house plants, that have been summering in the garden, back into the house, according to horticultural experts in the lawn and garden section of Canadian industries Limited agricultural chemicals division. Since these plants will not withstand freezing weather it is important to bring them into the house before the first frost. However, it is wise to bring poinsettias in a little earlier since they dislike the cool, fall weather. Christmas cactus and azaleas need the cooler temperatures to help set buds. Even some normal outdoor bedding plants can give extra months of bloom indoors. Fibrous begonias, geraniums and impatiens can be pinched back severely, potted up and brought in before frost touches them. Fed every two weeks on "CIL Geranium Food" and' set in a sunny window. They can go on blooming all winter. It they are still in the pot, moving is a relatively simple task. However, if they have been planted in the garden greater care is required in mov- ing them. The first step actually, is to prepare the pot. The following pertains primarily to the com- mon, earthen, planting pot, but all pots should be cleaned. Clean thoroughly and remove any salt or lime encrustations As a final step sterilize the pot to kill any insect eggs or disease germs. You can use boiling water or a dilute solution of household chlorine bleach. Pot size is also important. NOW LETS GET THIS STRAIGHT—It takes a lot of planning to successfully pull off an entire afternoon and evening of music, but the Exeter Fair Festival on Sunday in the Hensall arena was just that. Sharen Schroeder, left looks on as left to right, Norm Whiting and Bob Heywood, co -organizers of the Festival, dis- cuss playing times with a band member, Ron Schroeder and Maurice Love, a member of the fair festival committee.. Photo by McKinley Health gains dependent on individuculs Marc Lalonde, Minister of dians and thus plan effectively associated with traffic acci- National Health and Welfare for health, the Federal Govern- dents. said in Toronto that positive ment is preparing to undertake gains in health for Canada are the Canada Health Survey in highly dependent on encourag- 1978. Field trials have already ing individuals to modify ad- started. verse lifestyles. He stated the important causes of death in Mr. Lalonde noted that his this country may be termed dis- Department has already em - eases of "choice", "affluence', barked upon "Operation Life - or "neglect". style", an over-all education program designed to encourage "Greater emphasis' is now Canadians to assume greater being placed on health educa- personal responsibility for tion and strong preventive health. The Department's Fit - efforts as means of reducing Kit, and "Dialogue on Drink - the number of illnesses and ing", a health education pro - injuries which would otherwise occur in Canada," he said to gram aimed at reducing exces- delegates attending the Seventh sive use of alcohol are part of International Congress of Medi- this effort to promote healthier cal Records. lifestyles. Departxnent plans also include emphasis on indus- Mr. Lalonde said in order to trial safety, a cleaner environ - obtain valuable information ment and safety measures to about the health status of Cana - reduce injuries and deaths In addition Lifestyle Awards soon will be introduced to hon- our Canadians who have made a - significant contribution to Pickering developed Grounds at Ontario Hydro's Pickering generating station, east of Toronto, are being deve- loped to provide recreational areas for district residents. A storage compound used during initial station construction has been transformed into a 28 -acre hilly parkland and material excavated during the present expansion program is being piled into a hill designed or skiing. The Huron County Board of Education In' sties The Ratepayers of Tuckersmith & Stanley Townships To A Meeting In Huron Centennial School On Wednesday, Oct. 6, 1976 at 8 p.m. For the purpose of discussing proposed school boundary changes. D.J. Cochrane H. Turkheim Director of Education Chairman health through their own life- styles. The root system of a plant has roughly the same spread as the foliage, so it is important that the pot be large enough, as wide across as the foliage . spread. If the plant was in a pot all summer it may have outgrown that pot size and require re -potting. Soil is also important. You can purchase a potting plant mixture, or make up your own. A good soil mixutre consists of one part coarse sand, one part sterilized soil, and one part well decayed plant material (compost), or peat moss. Good drainage in the pot is essential, but many home gar- deners make the error of block- ing the bottom of the pot. Put a good layer of broken crockery or coarse gravel on the bottom. "Turface" a porous calcined clay, has many uses for the home gardener. It can make up 1/3 of the soil mix, and a one inch layer on the bottom of the pot will aid in "drown proof- ing" the plant. Dig up the plant carefully so the foots remain in a ball of soil and plant at the appro- priate height in the pot. Place the plant in the pot so the sur- face of the soil will be an inch below the rim of the pot to allow for watering. Firm down the soil around the root ball. With the plant potted, now is the time to cut off all discolour- ed or dead blossoms and leaves. Destroy these as they may carry disease spores or insect eggs. Water the plant well. Since feeding is necessary as well as watering, for a healthy plant, it is recommended that a solu- tion of one teaspoon of "Green Elf" per quart of water be pre- pared and. used. This will help the plant recover from the shock of transplanting. By using this solution every two or three weeks in lieu of a normal water- ing you are assured of meeting the continuing feeding require- ments. Incidentally, most house plants require about four hours of sunshine per day, or the equivalent in artificial light. This should be taken into con- sideration when deciding where to place plants in the house. PUBLIC FORUM ON FARM INCOME STABILIZATION MON., OCT. 4, at 8:30 pm The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food will hold meetings across the province on Monday, October 4, to receive views on farm income stabilization. Interested individuals are invited to participate in any one of the following meetings: RIDGETOWN Ridgetown College of Agricultural Technology, Livestock Pavilion STRATFORD Market Annex Fairgrounds ANCASTER Marritt Hall Fairgrounds FLESHERTON Grey Highlands Secondary School, Auditorium MARKHAM Markham Arena Hall Highways 48 and 7 CAMPBELLFORD District High School Ranney Street CARLETON PLACE Zion Memorial United Church Hall, 37 Franklin Street KEMPTVILLE Kemptville College of Agricultural Technology, Engineering Building NEW LISKEARD New Liskeard College of Agricultural Technology, Auditorium THUNDER BAY Airlane Motor Hotel Ministry of .Agriculture and Food Ontario Hon. William G. Newman Minister R. G. Bennett Deputy Minister