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Sunday, April 26, 1998 — North Shore News — 33.0

Spring See basket delights

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ideas

DO you have a spot to
hang a moss basket that
can be seen from inside
your home or front
door?

Ifso, you can put together a.

beautiful spring hanging basket
that should last right into the
summer. The baskets add a
splash of color to yqur home
and are surprisingly easy to

- make,

Materials:
1 wire hanging basket frame
(available at nurseries)
fresh moss (garden shops or
your own backyard)
planter box soil
spring plants (primulas, pan-
sies, primrose)
Ivy and Periwinkle
garden gloves
To begin, place your moss
on the bottom of the wire bas-
ket, green side out. Fill all sides
with the moss, Make sure you
do not leave any large holes.
Once you are satisfied the

basket has enough moss, fill it send them to the North Shore V7M 2H4. Or fax them to 985-
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from the top.

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Finally, give vour basket a
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