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The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 14, Issue 7 (October 2, 1939)

The Garden. — Growing Vegetables

The Garden.
Growing Vegetables.

Horticulturally, September/October are very important months. All kinds of vegetable seeds have to be sown, and when the seedlings make their appearance, we do our best to cultivate them despite the wishes of the birds, who seem to think that we spend our time in the garden merely for recreation! Rows of black cotton over the seeds appear to bewilder the birds, and we are always hopeful that they will never discover that it is only cotton between them and their banquet.

Home-grown vegetables are a delight in the kitchen. Even the smallest pockethandkerchief garden can produce lettuce and radish for the family. A nice crisp lettuce straight from the garden is a great prize, and it is a fascinating hobby to watch them grow. We think, of course, that our vegetables should have “Jack and the Beanstalk” tendency, but with patience and care good results can be achieved.