P573 CEEFAX 2 573 Fri 07 Feb 21:14/06 1/4 witX 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 be hardened to a ctispz 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 sjtvicid. Switched On 540 Cookery 580 TV 600 Main Menu 100 House plant hint >>> Comp CookBook Fave Film Main MenuP573 CEEFAX 2 573 Fri 07 Fed 21:11/04 2/4 with Prof Stefan Buczacki House plant hint: Mixed house plant arrangements given as Christmas presents are now looking rathjt '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 re-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 CEJFAX 2 573 Fri 07 Feb 21:12/58 3/4 with Prof Stefan Buczacki Sitchjn garden hint: To obtain the bjut results from your fruit garden this summit, you must give the plants a little attention now. Autumn (but not summer) fruiting raspbjtiiu must be cut totally back to soil level to stimulate new growth. All bushes and canes should be given a light dressing with fittilisjt. 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 2 573 Fri 07 Feb 21:11/19 4/4 O with Prof Stefan Buczacki Plant of the Week: Winter flowering iris Thjte's nothing like the first flowering bulbs to brighten up February Crocuses are especially welcome but the familiar large-elowered Dutch varieties won't appear for several weeks. There are earlier flowering crocuses, however, and the jasist and most reliable is Crocus ancyrinsis. Its lovely rich golden flowers are out now in sheltered cornets. It needs no special care and will thrive in any soil. Main menu 100 Ornamental gardens >> Comp CookBook Fave Film Main Menu