Fond memories are kept Seniors often remember childhood gardening experiences affectionately From page 34 children seem to like having their garden staked and tied off with cord, making this their own special territory. Next, spread compost or peat moss or shredded leaves on the ground every two to three inches. Add a good general garden fer- tilizer, about one pound per 10 square feet. Work this into the soil. The remaining preparation is to divide the garden into rows with stakes and string. Consult the seed packet information to determine how far apart rows should be and how deep to plant the seed. . After the work of planting is done, the real lessons of gardening begin, because it is time for tend- ing before any results are seen. The child learns: that this re- sponsibility is necessary if future results are to be realized. When the young plants reach two to three inches in height, thin out the garden by pulling out ex- tra seedlings. Too many plants in o: 1€ bed will . fob all the plants of needed grow- ing space and nutrients. When plants reach three to four inches in height, it’s time to sprinkle small amounts of fertil- izer along the side of each row, then water lightly. An_ alternative is to use a water-soluble fertilizer, which will allow you to feed and water at the “same time. ‘ A weekly or twice-weekly weeding and watering is about the only care the new plants will need, until it’s time to pick the flowers for an indoor bouquet or to harvest the fresh vegetables for the dinner table. photo submitiod PEOPLE WHO are exposed to gardening at a young age will often retain a love of it into their retirement years. Although some yard work is quite strenuous, many seniors find gardening 2 most en- joyable hobby. To teach a child gardening is to provide that child with a skill that will last a lifetime. Among some of their happiest memories, senior citizens often describe their. early gardening ex- periences under the watchful eye of a caring adult. Begin now to build a joy of gardening that your children will always cherish. Plant sale at UBC Botanical Garden will have big variety THE UNIVERSITY of B.C.’s Botanical Garden will hold a perennial plant sale on Sunday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 5,000 plants, in- cluding hostas, blue poppies and tare giant lilies, will be on sale at the Botanical Garden Centre, 6804 Southwest Marine Dr. Prices start at $2 Admission to the garden is free with a plant purchase. For more information, call 822-3928. ith co-op advertising Most major manufacturers offer co-operative advertising plans. This means your purchases may have earned dollars with which can pay all or some of your newspaper ad costs. It costs nothing but a phore call to find out about all available co-op advertising dollars you qualify for. THE VOICE CF HORTH AND WEST VANCOUVER ‘north shore’ Co-op SUNDAY * WEDNESDAY . FRIDAY 980-051 4 | Advertising Do-it-yourself PAVING STONE DEMONSTRATION Saturday, April 25 12 Noon and 1 pm Get all your questions answered and learn the step-by-step fooiproof process. Handouts supplied. Enter to win a FREE! pallet of paving stones. ) DEERWOOD GARDEN & LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES 825 W. 1st STREET, N.VANCOUVER 987-1221 Come Out & See What's Blooming Early This Spring! Kinnikinnick “Vancouver Jade” UBC introduction — very hardy evergreen ground cover with pinkish-white flowers and i 1 gal. Rhodo Ramapo Whistler hardy purple blooms, bluish leaves gee Rhodo Baden-Baden req toro save dark green leaves, Jow growing ...1 gat. 3 Rock Daphne bright pink Hower, very ‘grea aa 1 gal , $4988 Brazilian Fuchsia compact ever. green shrub with brilliant yellow-orange § 5 gal. 27% SUMMER BULBS ON SALE! 10% OFF SELECTED CEDAR HEDGING ON SALE! 20% OFF PACKAGED ROSES ON SALE! 20% OFF FRESH STOCK interesting & unusual Bonsai water plants —Jilies, inses, marsh marigolds Organic Fertilizers & Bug Killers Kiwi Plants, Seed Potatoes QUAINT PERENNIALS Pink Pussytoes, Bachelor Button Cupid’s Dart, Golden Stonecrop Champagne Bubbles JONES va NURSERIES GARDEN CENTRE 16880 Westminster Highway, Richmond 278-8671 % mile east of Ne. 7 Road Open Daily 9:00-5:20