Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-03-09
gooseberries, strawberries, and even

some ornamentals, such As roses
peonies, hollyhocks, etc. Such things
need not occupy more than one-fifth
to one-fourth of the, area. and would
ordinary farm. Everything else
should be planted in rows, beginning
at one side and planting first those
things which will stand early planting.
1t is also advisable to keep in mind
that it is Well to lave a rotation. That
is, it is not a good practice to plant
potatoes or corn or any other garden
truck in the same place every year. 1t
Is also a good plan. il convenient to
do so, to change the garden plot occa-
sionally as there are diseases which
accumulate in the soil because the
same plants are grown there con-
%tinually. p
1t will be a great surprise to anyone
who has not followed the row method
to find how easy it is to keep the
garden in shape by planting every
thing in rows 3 to 5 IL feet apart. so
that Il team car be used with the reg
ular corn cultivator. The amount of
work that will have to be done will
amount to very little. if careful cult
walton is given every week or so
through the summer.
The Preparation of the Soil.
The preparation of h soil in the
garden is a very important considera-
ton. In the first place the soil should
be good. and we'll drained. That is, it
should not be where water will stand
late in h spring or accumulate dur
ing heavy rains. NJ yet it should
not be so sloping that all the water
will run off.
Flowing is an essential part of the
preparation, and if possible should be
done in the fall. But as a general
thing there are late vegetables which
often prevent this being prepared as it
winter freezing. However. in this
region there is less disadvantage in
this than in the south. where the
ground freezes to a great depth,
The soil must be rich. or made rich
by h addition of we'll rotted barn
yard manure. 1t is never advisable to
put fresh manure on the garden, as it
interiors with the cultivation of crops
n requires too much moisture for
its rotting during the summer. The
amount of that should be APP
piled depends considerably on how
we'll it is rotted. 1t is probably a good
practice to apply a small amount
every year, and disc it in thoroughly
before the land is plowed.
The land should be plowed quite
deep for garden vegetables, but should
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spring than it had been the year be-
fore. because it is, not advisable to ex7
pose very much new soil. as the plant
food in this is not so available, and
the plants will not grow so we'll in it
as If it has been exposed for some
time. In this region there is no trou-
bile about growing vegetables if any
consideration at all is given them.
What to Plant and When to Plant.
What to plant in the garden de-
ponds somewhat on personal taste. 1t
grow too many things. There is al
most an unending list of garden vege-
tables. The list following will make
a good garden and may contain
things that n would not care for,
and also there may be some things
left out which others might want.
This list has been largely made up by
one of the most practical and success
full gardeners in the vicinity Of Grand
out a great many varieties Of every
kind of vegetables. and has finally
come to the conclusion that this list
gives him the best satisfaction.
This list Of vegetables planted on an
acre of ground. a little more than half
of which should be devoted to pota-
toes. should furnish absolutely all the
vegetables and small fruit hat would
he needed by the average family. If
the family is extra large. on much
help is employed. somewhat more OF
these things might be grown.
AS to the time of planting these
vegetables. in this region it is advis-
able to plant everything as early as
possible. There are some things tina,
are moro affected by frost than 9TH
ers. and should not be planted unit
danger. Of frost is past. Beans. Gu
cumhers. tomatoes. melons and corr
are easily frosted and should not he