French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-03-28

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gathered. The beans, carrots, and
peas are succeeded by late cabbage,
and between the rows of late cabbage
@Rotato-onion" sets are planted. Late
beans are planted between the rows
Of parsnips after the radishes and let
tuce have been gathered.
should be allotted to each than is
needed to furnish a sufficient quantity
of the vegetable for family consump-
ton or for other known needs.
Make the garden work all summer.
Make your plans so that when one
crop is ready for the table or for cam
ming another vegetable can be plant
cd between the old rows and new
paintings can take the space vacated
Nsny home gardeners seem content
TO raise a single crop on each plot Of
land at their disposal, but it Is quite
possible to grow two or three crops
Of some vegetables In one season.
primary consideration in arrang-
ing the garden is the kind Of cultiva-
ton to be employed. Where the work
is to be done mainly by means Of
horse-drawn tools the arrangement
should be such as to give the longest
possible rows and a straight outline
should be followed. The garden
should be free from paths across the
rows and turning spaces should be
provided at the ends. For hand cul-
tivation (the method that probably
will be used by most home gardeners)
the arrangement can be quite differ
ent, as the garden may be laid out in
sections with transverse walks and
the rows can be much closer for most
crops.
Remenpber Early Vegetables.
It is also important to consider the
location of permanent crops such as
asparagus and rhubarb. If any Of the
small fruits such as raspberries, cur
rants and gooseberries are to be
planted within the garden inclosure
they should be included with the per-
manent crops. The location and area
for the hotbed, cold-frame or seedbed
should be decided upon, although
these MAY be shifted to some conven-
lent place outside the garden.
Where there is great variety in the
composition of the soil in different
parts of the garden it will be advis-
able to note this when arranging for
the location of the various crops.
Such crops as celery, onions and late
cabbage should be planted in land
that is not too lew and moist. If part
Of the soil is high, warm and dry, that
is the proper location for early crops
and those that need quick, warm
soil.
Points to Consider.
Remember these points in planning
your garden:
A gentle slope toward the south or
southeast is most desirable for the
production of early crops. 1t is an
advantage to have protection on the
north and northeast by either hill,
a group of trees or hedge, buildings,
a tight board fence or stone wall
to break the force of the wind.
The land should have sufficient
drainage for surplus water to run of
during heavy rains, but4the fall should
not be so great that the soil will be
washed. Fill up holes in which water
win accumulate. Avoid banks of a
creek or stream liable to overflow.
A good fence around the garden plot
is almost indispensable to keep out
damaging animals.
The garden should be as near the
kitchen as possible so that the work
Of caring for the crops may be done
at odd times and so that the vegeta-
bles are quickly available to the
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