P573 CEEFAX 1 573 Fri 07 Feb 19:31/04 1/4 ] with Prof Stefan Buczacki Ornamental garden hint: Did you forget to clean the lawn-mower before it was put away in the rush of autumn? Rotary mowers are the worst for harbouring debris; wet grass has clung to them for weeks and will bj hardened to a crispy coating. Spend half an hour now giving it a thorough brush down and wipe with an oiled cloth. And this is also a good time of year for having all powered mowers sjrvjced. Switched On 540 Cookery 580 TV 600 Main Menu 100 House plant hint >>> Comp CookBook Fave Film Main MenuP573 CEJFAX 1 573 Fri 07 Feb 19:41/24 2/4 with Prof Stefan Buczacki House plant hint: Mixed house plant arrangements given as Christmas presents are now looking rather 'tired' so it's a good time to split them up. They often contain a fern, a foliage plant and a flowering plant, but although they look good for a while, each plant really needs different conditions. Check with a good reference book and then ri-pot them using the most appropriate compost and conditions. Switched On 540 Cookery index 580 Front page 100 Kitchen garden >>>> Comp CookBook Fave Film Main MenuP573 CEEFAX 1 573 Fri 07 Feb 19:31/51 3/4 with Prof Stefan Buczacki Kitchen garden hint: To obtain the "jut results from your fruit garden this summer, you must give the plants a little attention now. Autumn (but not summit) jtujting raspbjries must bj cut totally back to soil level to stimulate new growth. All bushes and canes should bj given a light dressing with fertilisjr. You can use a general feed but it's much better to use sulphate of potash. This specifically encourages flowers and fruits to develop. Front page 100 Plant of Week >>>>> Comp CookBook Fave Film Main MenuP573 CEEFAX 1 573 Fri 07 Feb 19:52/11 4/4 with Prof Stefan Buczacki Plant of the Week: Winter flowering iris There's nothing like the first flowering bulbs to brighten up February Crocuses are especially welcome but the familiar large-elowetid Dutch varieties won't appear for several weeks. There are earlier flowering crocuses, however, and the easist and most reliable is Crocus ancyrinsis. Its lovely rich golden flowers are out now in sheltered corners. It needs no special care and will thrive in any soil. Main menu 100 Ornamental gardens >>> Comp CookBook Fave Film Main Menu