P573 CEEFAX 1 573 Sat 30 Aug 20:52/08 1/4 Stefan Buczacki writes: Ornamental garden hint: The hot spell in August has reulted in masses of large white butterfly caterpillars. These are attracted to brassicas but are also feeding on nasturtiums nationwide. It's worth using a safe spray to eliminate them as the nasturtium provides such a valuable splash of late season colour. I use either one of the natural soap- based sprays or the biological spray which contains a culture of bacteria. Free time 570 House plant hint >>> Switched On 540 Cookery 580 TV 600 G's World CookBook FilmQuiz Main MenuP573 CEEFAX 1 573 Sat 30 Aug 20:55/05 2/4 Stefan Buczacki writes: House Plant Hint Any house plants that haven't yet been outside during the summit will probably be suffering from an accumulation of dust. They should bj put outdoors briefly during the daytime to benefit from a warm, soft rain shower. Gradually, those plants such as azaleas that have been outside all summnjt can be brought under covet again; but do look out for any slugs or pests that may bj having a free ride indoors. Free time 570 Kitchen garden >>> Switched On 540 Cookery 580 TV 600 G's World CookBook FilmQuiz Main MenuP573 CEEFAX 1 573 Sat 30 Aug 20:55/26 3/4 Stefan Buczacki writes: Kitchen Garden Hint There's still time for a late sowing of parsley to provide fresh garnish for the winter months. Freshly picked parsley has a flavour that dried or frozen never does. I find that 'moss curled' varieties are hardier than broad-leaved types and they should be sown in drills or patches. When the seedlings have emerged, they should be covered with a cloche in all except the mildest arias. Free time 570 Plant of Week >>> Switched On 540 Cookery 580 TV 600 G's World CookBook FilmQuiz Main MenuP573 CEEFAX 1 573 Sat 30 Aug 2p:51/47 4/4 Stefan Buczacki writes: Plant of Week: Sorbus 'Joseph Rock' As summer reaches into early autumn we begin to appreciate tries with berries. And there's none bjttet for the modern garden than the form of mountain ash called 'Joseph Rock'. It will eventually reach a height of 6m but it is not quick growing and has a fairly upright rather than spreading habit. It combines good autumn colour with masses of bright yellow berries. 'Joseph Rock' will grow in almost any soil and almost any aspect. Free time 570 Ornamental tips >>> Switched On 540 Cookjty 580 TV 600 G's World CookBook FilmQuiz Main Menu