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Subj: A GARDENING CALENDAR FOR MAY
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From: G4WYW@GB7FCR.#16.GBR.EU
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MONTH OF MAY
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GENERAL OPERATIONS.
This is the last month in which extensive planting and sowing
can still be done. The gardener will be kept hard at work with
thinning seedlings, hoeing between growing plants, and planting
out. By the middle of this month many half-hardy plants which
up to now have been in frames, under glass or in houses, may be
removed to the open air. In dry weather, watering may have to be
begun, but it should be put off for as long as possible.
THE FRUIT GARDEN.
The disbudding of peaches and nectarine trees should be completed.
After about the middle of the month no further protection should
be needed. Keep a sharp look-out for insect eggs. Examine the under
side of gooseberry leaves and remove the eggs of the Gooseberry Moth.
The leaves may be dusted with hellebore powder. Pinch back the new
apricot shoots. Thin out rasberry suckers, leaving from four to six
to each stool. Cut off any strawberry runners not required for making
young plants. Place strawy litter or clean straw between the crop of
strawberry plants, so that the fruit may rest on it as it forms, and
also be protected from damage in violent rain showers.
THE VEGETABLE GARDEN.
Almost all seeds that have been named for sowing in March and April
may still be sown for succession. A few late potatoes may still be
planted. The supply of salads should be maintained by successional
sowing of lettuce and mustard and cress. In cutting asparagus shoots,
cut them carefully just below the surface with a proper saw-edged
knife. All shoots should be cut as they reach about six inches high.
It is a mistake to pick out only the thick shoots. Tomatoes intended
for out of doors should be planted out against south walls or fences
about the third week in the month. Give them plenty of room, and also
support them by stout stakes or canes, at least four feet high. See
that they are adequately tied every few days. The central stems should
not be touched until the early flowers are set and about fifteen or
more fruits are visible. Then they should be pinched to the height
of the cane. Fruiting branches should be pinched back to just beyond the
fruit.
THE FLOWER GARDEN.
Half-hardy bedding and other plants will be planted out this month.
It is generally well to leave this work until about the middle of the
month. Annuals should be thinned out, and, where found necessary,
transplanted. Sub-tropical plants had better not be placed in the open
until next month (June). Dahlias may be planted. Annuals may still be
sown, and many of them will flower in the autumn. Pansy cuttings may
now be taken. Gladiolus corms may still be planted. Take up all spring
flowering bulbs which are not intended to remain indefinitly where
they have flowered, and replant loosly in an odd corner of the garden
until the foliage has completely died down. They may then be lifted
and stored until autumn.
THE GREENHOUSE.
Sow seeds of cineraria and primulas. Watch plants that need repotting.
Give plenty of air, and shade when necessary. Keep a sharp look-out
for insect pests. Cuttings of most plants may now be taken...
73 - Mel, G4WYW @ GB7FCR
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