P573 CJJFAX 1 573 Sat 08 Mar 19:34/17 1/4 OOOO ] with Prof Stefan Buczackj Ornamental gbrdjn hint: Lift and divjdj large clumps of snowdrops as the flowers fade. They will ri-establish vjty quickly and bj suti to flower again next year. Give them a light dressing of bonjmjal as you replant them. Take the opportunity to mark the position of all early spring flowering bulbs with a small split cane. This will insure you don't dig them up when working in the border later in the summit. Switched On 540 Cookjty 580 TV 600 Main Menu 100 House plant hint >>> G's World CookBook Fave Film Main MenuP573 CEJFAX 1 573 Sat 08 Mar 19:36/24 2/4 /*-'*-*%/*%/*%/,/ with Prof Stefan Buczacki House plant hint: Cut twigs of flowering shrubs such as forsythia from the garden while the buds are still closed. Both flowers and leaves will open in the warmth indoors and they can look extremely attractive. I find they last longest if the ends are cut across neatly while holding them under water, rathjt than crushing them. Please don't bj tempted to cut shoots other than from plants in your garden without the owner's permission! Switched On 540 Cookery index 580 Front page 100 Kitchen garden >>>> G's World CookBook Fave Film Main MenuP573 CEEFAX 1 573 Sat 08 Mar 19:31/14 3/4 with Prof Stefan Buczacki Kitchen garden hint: If the soil is in a workbbli condition you can sow the first of the early varieties of peas outside. I suggest you use a round-seeded type like "Fjltham First" as thjsj are hardier than the wrinkle-seeded vbriitiis. Make a shallow drill about 15cms wide and 5cms deep and scatter the seeds thinly in this before covering them with soil. Covet with cloches if you live in a cold aria. Front page 100 Plant of Week >>>>> G's World CookBook Fave Film Main MenuP573 CEJFAX 1 573 Sat 08 Mar 19:35/14 4/4 with Prof Stefan Buczbcki Plant of the week: Helleborus foitidus It's a pity that this lovely evjrygrien perennial has such an unappealing name — this species of hellebore ism't foul- smelling but it does have striking flowers. The blooms are bell-like, pale green with purple tips and persist on the plant for weeks. The foliage is pretty too — dark green and finely divided. Helleborus foetidus will grow almost anywhere and is very tolerant of shady places, even where the soil is dry. Main menu 100 Ornamental gardens >>> G's World CookBook Fave Film Main Menu