Nebraska advertiser. [volume] (Brownville, Nemaha County, N.T. [Neb.]) 1856-1882, 1860-03-29
The Yegetahle Garden.

we take the LOltONlh9 from the AlagGld
farmer /:
The following from the pen Of The Hor-
ticultural editor Of the Maine Farmer.
contains some Of the besi things thar have
yet been said on the subject. As regards
tho size Of the farm garden, we cannot
quite consent thatit should be very small
OF course, il should be fenced and fenced
strongly and neatly. To fence a single
rod, would require four rods, If il be IN q
regular square, and more if In any other
shape. Four rods Of fence for one rod
of land, Is too much. IF the garden will
measure four rods each way, making six
teen rods Of land, it would require six-
teen rods of fence, at the rate Of one rod
of fence to each rod Of land, only one
quarter as expensive per rod inclosed, as
in the other case. If the garden were to
contain half an acre, and be ten rods long
by eight wide, it would cost but $3.50, or
considerably less than half a rod Of fence
to inclose half a rod Of soil; and you
would then have a garden worth some
thing, one In which could be grown plenty
Of vegetables and fruits Do not be afraid
Of growing too much. If you should have
a surplus, and no sale, you could give
away some and not be the poorer for il,
but the richer, at least so at heart; ard
even if none would accept them, they
would be worth the mere cost Of growing
for your animals There is no sort Of
danger Of being impoverished by keeping
a good g0rden, and Of a good size. Half
an acre IS not a foot too much. Howey-
er, forty rods, ten rods, or even one, is ?
better than nothing. Suit yourself as to
the size, but don't fail to follow the advice
OF the Maine Farmer, below:
'We feel no cause to enlarge UPON the
value Of good vegetable garden. It's
value is, or ought to be, self evident to
every intelligent farmer. We know that
if all their wives were assembled in con-
vention, they would unanimously vote
good vegetable garden to be an indispen-
sible part Of good farm. Why, It's half
of a good living, a great enemy to ply
sic, sovereign antidote to half the Ills Of
country life, real blessing to the thrifty
housewife and good cook-a Just source
of pride to every Cultivator. The privil-
ege to cultivate fruits and vegetables, Is.
one of the inalienable rights Of the agris
culturist. Farmers, stand up to your
rights Would you preserve health and
study economy. mind the vegetable gar
den. We speak to you thus early about
1t, that you may commence the good work
in time. It is a matter that does not ad-
NIT Of delay; if you-wish to be success
ful you must 20 the work at Tie right
time-plant good, pure, fresh seed. ofihe
best varieties, on the best soil, and in the
most careful manner If YOU did plow
your land last fall, get at il the moment
the ground is in condition this spring.
Don't be afraid Of blowing It too much
garden ground cannot we'll be plowed too
deep, too fine, or too often. Let the first
furrow be plowed in the garden, Ii ssiH
pay. Always select a place as near the
rear Of the house as possible; il argues a.
want Of thoughtful consideration for the
wife and daughters to place the garden n
half-mile of, in some field. A southern
aspect IS best for most crops, especially
for early ones. Draining isan important d.
thing never neglect II. BE liberal with
manure, and be sure to haul it out before
the busy time comes. Don't use rank.
coarse manure; let it be fine and we'll
Totted. Some crops, as carrots. parsnips,
vegetable oysters, &c, must be planted
early to insure success. Don't plant more
than you will really need. unless you plant
for market; little patch well cared for
is what you want. Don't forget TO pre-
pare hot-bed, for that's another Of YOUR
special privileges. luxury that costs but