Move house plants inside Now is the time to move those house plants, that have been summering in the gar- den, back into the house, according to horticultural experts in the lawn and gar- den section of Canadian In- dustries Limited agricultural chemicals division. Since these plants will not withstand freezing weather it is important to bring them into the house before the first frost. However, it is wise to bring poinsettias in a little earlier since they dis- like the cool., fall weather. Christmas cactus and azaleas need the cooler temperatures to help set buds. Even some normal out- door bedding plants can give extra months of bloom in- doors. Fibrous begonias, geraniums and impatiens can be pinched back severely, potted up and brought in before frost touches them. Fed every two weeks on "CIL Geranium Food" and set in a sunny window. They can go on blooming all win- ter. If they are still in the pot, moving is a relatively simple task. However, if they have been planted in the garden greater care is required in moving them. The first step actually, is to prepare the pot. The following pertains primarily to the common, earthen planting pot, but all pots should be cleaned. Clean thoroughly and remove any salt or lime encrustations. As a final step sterilize the pot to kill any insect eggs or disease germs. You can use boiling water or a dilute solu- tion of household chlorine bleach. Pot size is also important The root system of a plant has roughly the same spread as the foliage, so it is import- ant that the pot be large enough, as wide across as the foliage spread. If the plant was in a pot all summer it may have outgrown that pot size and require re-potting. Soil is also important. You can purchase a potting plant mixture, or make up' your own. A good soil mix- ture consists of one part coarse sand, one part steril- ized soil, and one part well decayed plant material (compost), or peat moss. Good drainage in the pot is essential, but many home gardeners make the error of blocking the bottom of the pot. Put a good layer of broken crockery or coarse gravel on tht bottom. "Turface" a porous calcined clay, has many uses for the home gardener. It can make up 1/3 of the soil mix, and a one inch layer on the bottom of the pot will aid in "drown proofing" the plant. Dig up the plant carefully so the roots remain in a ball of soil and plant at the appro- priate height in the pot. Place the plant in the pot so the surface of the soil will be an inch below the rim of the pot to allow for watering. Firm down the soit around the root ball. With the plant potted, riow is the time to cut off all discolored or dead blossoms and leaves. Destroy these as they may carry disease spores or insect eggs. Water the plant well. Since feeding is necessary as well as watering, for a heal- thy plant, it is recommended that a solution of one teas- poon of "Green Elf" per quart of water be prepared and used. This will help the plant recover from the shock of transplanting. By using this solution every two or three weeks in lieu of a nor- mal watering you are assured of meeting the continuing feeding requirement Protecting potted plants in the house fron insects by spraying is sometimes incon- venient due to lack of suit- able equipment, or inade- quate space or ventilation. A simpler method is to apply "CIL SILK" as a soil drench, whereby a solution is soaked into the soil. The systemic portion of the mix is taken up by the plant roots and enters the leaves and stems in the sap system. Sucking insects such as aphids, leaf- miners, mites and whiteflies are controlled as they at- tempt to feed on the plant. For bromeliads, carnation, chrysanthemum, crussula,, Easter lily, impatiens, kalan- choe, and orchids, mix one teaspoon "SILK" in one quart (40 oz.) of water and slowly pour ½h cup (4 ox.) of this solution onto moist soil in each 6 in. pot. For most other flowering and foliage plants used two teaspoons per quart of water. Drench with 1 cup solution per 6 in. pot. Pots larger or smaller than the 6 in. exam- ple will take more or less of the same solution according to size. Examples, V cup per 4 in. pot, and 2 cups per 10 in. pot. It is suggested that plants moved in from the garden or re-potted plants be given the first application of "SILK' two or three days after they have been moved. Allow at least six weeks between appli- cations of "SILK". Incidentally, most house plants require about four hours of sunshine per day, or the equivalent in artificial light. This should be taken into consideration when deciding where to place plants in the house. "Corridor Capers" The Corridor Area Rate- payer Association is present- ing "Corridor Capers" on Friday, October 3, at Hey- denshore Pavillion. Everyone is welcome, especially members of the West Lynde and North Ward Community Associations. The Concordia Pops stage- band will perforn for about an hour. Cost of the tickets is $3 per person which includes a light lunch. Call 725-8967. WHITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1975, PAGE 9 BROOKLIN.WHITBY M H A PRESEASON HOCKEY CLINIC conducted by Jim Demille IROQUOIS PARK ARENA Sat. 20th Sept. Sun. 28th Sept. 12 noon - 1:05 p.m. 1:05 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. 2:30 p.m. - 3:40 p.m. 3:50 p.m. - 5:00p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 9:05 a.m. 8 yrs. & under 9 & 10years 11, 12 & 13 14 yrs. & over 8 yrs. & under 9:05 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. 9, 10, & 11 yrs. 10:25a.m.-11:40a.m. 12,13,14,15 11:50 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Goalies - all ages Sat. 4th Oct. 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