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BY TED McNINCH
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 procluc,e, 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 o produce
flowers, fruits and vete-
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 magazinestand.
You will find inform, tion 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 In 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,
uset_
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 stbdy pack-
ages include an illustrated
text, film strips, hand film
strip viewer, abd instructor's
commentary in audio cas-
sette form. These multi-
media, creative self -learning
courses may„also be used for
• group iectures.
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 arc 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 os roses, lawns,
pruning, vegetables, annuals
and perennials, gardening
under lights, highrise gar-
' dens, will be offered in
evening and Saturday
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, Oritarict,
NIG 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 gre!,tsing if
30 inil liner idlowsbowled hopper for.. .Main: drain to draw water from 'bottom of
larger diving and swimming area; alio • pool dwu skimmer to filter to allow a more
easier cleaning. and vacuuming . :uniform intake for cleaning 'and heating
1. purposes.
14 gauge 2 tit. gal. steel *sits •
3 reinforcing braces
14t0
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Water returns from filter to pool .
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concrete deck. Styrafoam
installation for sidewalls is
ury available.
INGROUND POOLS
of all sizes and shapes in kit form
and complete installations
VE GROUND POOLS
in variotis sizes
• Full Line of Chemicals
• Pool Maintenance Accessories
• Solar Blankets now available
Optional
, Accessories
Come early for the best selection
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