C' Snow mould covered about 70% pt the lawn area. I raked are the snow melted and the mould has not done guy harm. This also cleared the Lawn of twigs and winter debris. The Shanta Jaisies. oriental poppies, Egyptian ionions and yuccas show bright green was along with the Japanese splurge. 'r.._ The tulips and rhubarb are showing and crocus near the house are in flow- er. It will soon be time to stain digging well drained sandy or silty soil. Lower areas and clay soil will need a week or No to dry out. The heavy snow broke many of the glass covers on the cold frames and crushed some of the plytts. They need more support to fhold this winter's heavy snow but this never occurred to me as I watched the Enow fall. 'cl' As soon as the earth dries suffi- Qndy to break up when it is turned over start planting trees and shrubs as they become available at the nurseries. While those grown in containers may he planted during the year early plant- ing allows time for the mots to grow te garden has come alive as I most of the birds have returned. . The robins and red Winged tlitckttirds are missing but grackles atti blackbinis have been creating an uproar as they reclaim their nesting “Nils from the crows. They spend the rest of the time throwing the leaf mulch from the perennial beds onto the lawn in their hunt for earthworms, Tlte spring rain has brought the worms to the surface making them my prey. It's Spring, so get gardening: " - Homo: - Wednesday ' .gvvv-Woon;;.-.:; mksutwm i] SOIL 3 TERREAU LAWN MOWEit/MULCHiyt GRllii.lElhil "rl-ilu/i/Ill, SALE Ollhil NOW! , Restore weathered, grey and darkened outdoor wood to its original colour. * Enrich and preserve the natural beauty of wood. . Environmentally friendly . products professionally applied. 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Trichogramma is a very small, nearly invisible wasp that lays its eggs in the eggs of 200 species of moths. Army worms. cut worms. com borer. tent caterpillar. com earn worm. cab. bagelwperandgypsymotharesome that Trichogramma will keep in bounds. For more information phone Saferat i-80G387-5306. place to grow on seedlings started in the house When cold nights are pre- dicted a canvas or blanket will take the plants through. For watering, the top of the frame is pulled forward. A mister on the hose or a fine nozzle will prevent the water from washing out the seedlings. A free standing frame may be made using six-inch to ten-inch boards for the front, back and sides and a one-by-two-inch frame covered with plastic sheeting for the top. Hinges in the back and a catch In the front will keep the ltd from blow.. ing away. Plants in a frame in the spring become accustomed to the out- side and when set out really grow fast. Flower and vegetable seeds may be sown now in cups or trays and placed in the frames outdoors. They may need some cheese cloth shading to prevent scorching. During sunny days the lid should be lifted. BENEFICIAL INSECTS FOR CONTROLLING GARDEN PESTS Interested in non-chemical control of insects? This trend has reached a level to interest enough suppliers so that insect control is readily available. Safer, who pioneered the use of Safer's Insecticidal Soaps as contact insecticides are supplying Bio Bugs to gardeners and dealers. These are predatory bugs that prey on specific garden harmful insects. Their use requires timing to release them when their prey is around but each package contains detailed instructions. i9 TAKE TIME TO TAKE A BREAK. 8.49 Gallon N Upper Middle at 8th Line Open Sunday 11 a.m. - 5 pm. 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He's referring to Hanover's unique, one-piece solid oak "Anniversary" door style introduced last summer in recognition of the Hanover, Ontario based manufacturer's 40th anniversary. Finished for the Hanover Kitchens (Canada) Inc. showcases their 'Anniversary' sireiirJTsmGi7TaTiTio7iin-yeiii17" Hanover's Dream Home kitchen perfect for home's Victorian look WEEDEATER LAWN TRIMMER t seems every time we have people over to "our home," everyone ends up in the kitchen, right? Cuts 10" swath #60-2041-6 Reg. $44.99 Auk-Mir- 99 rm- "KR III “In Also important when dealing with a new home is not to rush in with land-' sewing construction before the property has had a chance to settle. Kelly advis- es waiting a couple of years if you can, and if not, opting for interlocking brick' a stone rather than asphalt. "If the land sinks after yoive laid asphalt, ypttye, had it", he says. "With interlocking brick, at least you can just lift the bricks involved, level the area, and replace them. It's not as serious." T Whatever the landscaping job you‘re considering, Kelly advises homeown-l as to do some research and find out about the company they're dealing with) Filing the cheapest price shouldn't be the only consideration, he says . For homeowners who do want to tackle their own landscaping, Kelly offers a few words of advice. First, approach your landscaping in stages. Start with some of the bigger items and then gradually fill in around them.Above all, allow for growth, advises Kelly. A common mistake he sees is homeowners who buy a lot of large specimens which soon get out of control because they aren't being pruned properly. : Landscaping best done in stages truck away the fill (f/ilis',tfl 5549. tiEi1iiriEilil 1064 South Service ltd. E. Oakville WMInVuaun -- -r- Srstemsheile: . THE 5222*“ IN THE Int Quality, Design and Workmanship Reliable Performance A Cleaner Environment Convenience Easy Installation In Any Home - "We're half way through our 41st year in business, and this being the 42nd annual National Home Show, it seems we've almost grown up totether," said Hanover spokesperson, Ted Paterson. Paterson said the Dream Home is considered the National Home Show's premier attraction. "Our par- ticipation in this year's Dream Home is particularly gratifying because it was built by Royal Homes Ltd. of Wingham and Royal is a manufactured homes dealer of Hanover Kitchens brand products," he said. "This year's Dream Home is a Victorian beauty." Some people may be surprised to see a yellow kitchen from Hanover, according to Paterson. "We're producing some very exciting cabinetry in many clas- sic finishes, and being featured in four rooms in the Dream Home gives us a great opportunity to show ftrst-hand some of the things we're doing." Dream Home in Hanover's new Victorian yellow "Jasmine Frost" with soft-white "Mystique" accents, Shields says the two-color/style combination "is per- fect" for the Victorian theme he's created. All Hanover Kitchens products shown in the Dream Home are standard offerings. "What we show is what we make," Paterson said. _ EXCOIIMC? We " what we repeatedly m 842-6220 IS VALUE Ci91iliflh1MRS Aristotle (Continued trom page 1) therefore WIN A '93 C HEV CAVALIER FROM YOU COULD