Tg Pe re ae ha, : 4 *) 4 es ro vf afer t eae! i ist, aaa 6 ae + “ 7 : 4" . it t £ a athe | hia hey a ERY at a i Py ret ‘ Capers honors organic produce DON'T HURT the dirt. What on earth dows that mean? It's Capers way of cheourazing customers to choose organic food and product alternatives whenever possible. Saturday, Sept. 24 wil) be cele- brated as Organic Day at both Capers locations. Their original store is on Marine Drive in West Vancouver. Chemical farming does both long and short-term dimuage to the soil, making it more and more diffi- cult to replenish the nutrients and natural balance necessury to grow good food for the world. Organic farming, on the other hand, creates viable ecosystems that develop ongoing fertility in the farmlands. Thus the term sustain- able agriculture, which goes hand in hand with organic farming. Quite simply, organic farming doesn’t hun the dirt! There are many reasons why Capers stand behind certified organic products, according to Capers representatives. Organic farming eliminates the pesticide related illnesses and deaths that occur regularly among farm workers. Theories vary on the dangers of pesticide residues in food te humans, but it is well documented that children ingest far more pesti- cides than adults. and that their body size and metabolisin make them far more vulnerable. Organic farming allows small tartuly farms to carn a viable Liveli- hood: chemical farming and subsi- dized large-scale agribusiness do not. Finally, organic food tastes bet- ter (in many opinions). is often fresher, and may contain more nutrients than conventionally farmed food, From the very early days of Capers, offering organically grown food has been a cornerstone of the company’s mission, Since then, organic farming has grown from a backyard anomaly to a worldwide movement that is the backbone of the natural foods industry. Consequently, the need for rege- lation has grown, as well as the need for consumer education. Not everyone welcomes these regula- tions, but ideally they protect both the consumer and legitimate organ- ic growers from anyone making fraudulent chiims. Capers hopes that throug’: this celebration we can all remember where the food we eat comes from, trom seeds planted in the soil, Soe. dont hurt the dirt! Pinch other buds to help encourage major bloom From page 15 as readily. Once planted, you may not have to disturb the peony for another five years or more, so be sure to improve the quality of the top 30 ta 45 cm (2 to 18") of soil with generous quanti- ties of compost or organic material. If you are planting new peony roots check to make sure they have at least three eyes or shoots. New plants purchased at a nursery have been kept in cool storage for some time and may be quite dry. They will benefit from an ovemight soaking before being placed in the ground. You might also like to add some fungicide to the water if the old plants have been troubled with fungal diseases. After planting the roots, soak the soil to drive out the excess air and encourage the root development. To safeguard the new plantings during the first winter, it is best to Yet Another Reason to Keep Your Cat Inside Sa Prowling at night, cats neighbours, can easily get lost and are often hit by cars. They are also vulnerable as prey for other wildlife. On the other hand, indoor cats are generally healthier and live longer. Cats that have experienced the outdoors will need time to adapt to inside life but will soon enjoy the comforts of a safe indoor home. A message from your local S.PC.A, cover the crowns with a 5 to 10em (2 to") layer of compost mulch. Remember to pull the material away from the crown in spring. Newly planted or transplanted roots will be several weeks slower to bloom. All flowering stems are terminal, producing only one major Hower, Side buds that may forn should be pinched out in early spring to direct all the energy into a single flower. Flowers are ready to cut when the buds are soft to the touch and there is 2 to. 4 cm (3/4 to 1 1/2") of color showing. Red varieties require slightly more development before being cut. To prevent the new flowers from falling over during heavy spring rains, place a circular or square stak- ing grid 50 to 60 em (18 to 207) above the plant. The Nower stems and leaves will grow up into the grid before the blooms open, creating a great spring shaw, can be injured, pick up fleas or contract diseases. Roaming cats are a nuisance to Wood Blinds ta Styles today. 2 Weights 80 Sq.ya. Show Business $ Rave Review 1174 Marine Dr., N.Van. “Trageme tot du Font ce Nemours ant Compary CROSSLEY SPECIALS 2 Textures Opening Night $ 4 Standing Ovation URRITT BROS. 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