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TIIE WEEKEND OUTLOOK Friday March 1991 Page 15 Town Gardener- Perennial crowdpleaser By TOM CA VAN Primula SP Primrose This one is for everyone from the avid gardener to the begin ner A perennial little crowd pleaser that has been hybridized across the rainbow to pro vide a multitude of colors for both indoor and outdoor gardening Now dont confuse this with the evening primrose oenethera The reason once again stems from common names like baby primrose fairy primrose polyanthus primrose Chinese primrose the beat goes to the tune of species but the genus primula remains constant So my common name for primula SP is primula Primula are cool flowering perennials that grow quickly from seed and forced early to bloom on our window sills from January to May Choose any win that doesnt receive direct mid day sun unless temperatures are cool An east or west window seems to be perfect Keep evenly moist but do not allow it to stand in a try of water If allowed to dry out all the flowers wilt and deteriorate After lightly water the plant back from wilt give it a moderate watering and feed with flowering plant food ers Liquid seaweed or fish emulsion When I grew primulas I used to spray them with liquid seaweed and I could recognize a definite change for the better leaf colour vigour and of leaf Flowers galore I If and when your primulas stop flowering keep feeding but allow to dry between waterings If possible move to a cooler spot say a north window to prepare them for into a shady spot in the garden Primula require a rich well- drained soil With our sandy starter soil in this area I would recommend 1 part peat part well rotted manure 1 part black earth and part existing soil for drainage Dress the surface with bonemeal and work before transplanting to its new home Water thoroughly with a liquid transplant solution and watch them go If you have any questions about primulas call the Grapevine Hotline at or write to The Town Gardener Erin Ontario NOB Childrens group receives funding The Childrens Services Co ordinating Advisory Group of the Regional Municipality of Halton will receive in one time fun ding The CSCAG will use the fun ding to provide a joint staff train program for three agencies operating children s residential services in Halton The an was made by Ontarios Minister of Community and I Social Services I Adolescent Support Ser vices Woodview Children s Cen md Community Youth Pro grams Inc are residences funded I by MCSS to serve up to children aged seven to 18 They are cooperatmg in developing I this project in response to the identified difficulty in maintain ing a full complement of qualified staff The training will take place on site and will be provided by Mohawk College teaching staff There are so many talented and committed individuals work ing in these residences who can benefit from immediate and more intensive training said Mrs By enhancing the abilities of these workers this funding will reinforce the quality of residential support services for children in these programs It is intended that other children residences in Halton will participate in this training venture and it is hoped that it will be the start of an ongoing co operative approach to residential training needs in the region The CSAG is funded per cent by the Minstry of Communi and Social Services The agen provids a coordinating ing and advocacy function for children services in Halton It is based at Bronte Road Oakville Woodbridge pleads not guilty Stephen of Hills pleaded not guilty to Donation boxes The Town of Halton Hills is placing donation boxes in the Civic Centre the Georgetown and Acton Arenas and the local libraries until March in an ef- I fort to help the Love and Christ Food Bank in Georgetown collect much needed perishable food I items said food bank director Laura Ellison Since the food banks inception last April the number of people using it has grown from 28 to she said Diabetes meeting The second meeting of the newly formed Hills Chapter of the Canadian Diabetes Association wdl be held Monday at the Lions Hall on Mil Street behind the old arena Officers for the chapter will be elected and interested people are invited to come and add to the chapter membership to help local diabetics For more information on the chapter and the meeting call Don Coghn at 8773562 charges of assault causing bodily harm and forcible confinement in Milton Provincial Court March 18 27 was charged by Detective Constable after he surrendered himself to 12 Division in Milton on Feb He is charged in connection with the beating of a Hills female on Valentines Day The 26yearold woman was visiting a friend in Mississauga when her common in law husband attend ed the residence and began to assault her Halton Regional Police say He then forced her into his vehi cle and for approximately two hours drove around the northern part of Halton beating her con When they reached the area of Hwy 25 and Hwy the victim was able to free herself from his grip and jump from the moving vehicle She ran to a transport truck which was moving slowly down a ramp and jumped inside The driver telephoned the Halton police and an ambulance The female was taken to Milton District Hospital where she was admitted and treated for multiple facial injuries severe bruising and possible internal injuries will appear in Milton Provincial Court July 23 for his trial Safe refuge Though the bell no longer rings in the bell tower above the Acton Social Services and Information Centre the picturesque tower still serves as a home for pigeons who find it a safe refuge after a flight In the sky Herald photo by Lisa Boonstoppel Pot Book appraisal Mr Norman Holt of Oxbow Books will be at the Georgetown Library to appraise your old books on Sat April 13 from 10 a m to 12 noon Drop by and find out how much money those old books are really worth There will be no charge For more in formation call V Clothing Mens Ladies Childrens ALTERATION REPAIRS 8771598 NEW RRIVAL FOR SPRING CASUAL WEAR BY ROYAL ROBBINS MYGENEMTION Passive Reducing Salon SESSIONS 8734907 Rear Entrance Georgetown AND CATALOGUES TOO Did you know that you can recycle old magazines If s true Haltons Waste Reduction Program will recycle magazines Just bundle them separately from your newspaper and place them In your blue box on your regular recycling day Remember magazines catalogues and books can be recycled too FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT YOUR LOCAL PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT I FUNDING PROVIDED BY THE ONTARIO I MINISTRY FOR THE ENVIRONMENT