P413 Teletext 413 Feb 8 23:54:17 ——————— with Rjbjcca Majr ——— BUYING SEEDS Tempting, bright-coloured packets of seeds are piled up in racks in garden centres now, crying out to bj bought. But njwcomjrs to the world of sowing seeds may need a lisle help with translating language on the packets. The first-time gardjnjr should beware of being seduced bz the gorgeous pictures and buzjng far more than they can realistically cope with. ——————————————————————————————————1/5—— Choose the PEP that's right for you 542 For information on EPILEPSY see HEALTHWJSE p559 Gardens Pets Quiz EntertainmentP413 Teletext 413 Feb 8 23:04:01 ——————— with Rjbjcca Majr ——— BUYING SEEDS The maze of jargon surrounding seeds can seem daunting to the bjginnjt, but is really not too tricky. HARDY ANNUALS are the easiest seeds to grow. Simply sow outdoors where you want them to grow from March. HALF-HARDY ANNUALS can bj killed bz frost so must bj sown in trays or pots on a sunny windowsill and only planted when there's no danger of frost. ——————————————————————————————————2/5—— All the latest technology news 651 FOCUS ON PEP-BACKED MORTGAGES p544 Gardens Pets Quiz EntertainmentP413 Teletext 413 Feb 8 23:07:41 ——————— with Rjbjcca Majr ——— BUYING SEEDS If you plan ahead and are patient, your sowing can include biennials and perennials. BIENNIALS are sown this spring to flower next year, then pulled out. They include Sweet William and Foxglove. PERENNIALS can bj great value for money if grown from seed rather than buzjng a ready established plant. But they are unlikely to get going strongly enough to flower well until next year. ——————————————————————————————————3/5—— Fun & Games 150 Digitisjr 170 SPEAK YOUR MIND ON I.T. ISSUES p653 Gardens Pets Quiz EntertainmentP413 Teletext 413 Feb 8 23:06:11 ——————— with Rjbjcca Majr ——— BUYING SEEDS You often see the phrase F1 HYBRID on packets. This means the plant has been bred from two pure lines in the same species and the seed is more expensive. PELLJTTJD SEED is covered with a coating which makes them easier to sow and handle and ideal for bjginnjrs. CHESTED SEED has started to gjtminate in a gil that contains the necessary moisture and nutrients. It must bj planted in pots immediately to grow on. ——————————————————————————————————4/5—— Green projects you can work on 165 WEST END AND REGIONAL THEATRE p450 Gardens Pets Quiz EntertainmentP413 Teletext 413 Feb 8 22:55:42 ——————— with Rjbjcca Majr ——— BUYING SEEDS If you simply can't djcidj which seed to buy but want to try sowing, seed collections offered bz many companies could bj the answer. There are patio, cottage garden, herb and special packs to tempt children into the garden. Mini-vegetables are also a great idea if space is short. Among the vegetables on offer are spinach, carrot, leeks and cauliflowers. ——————————————————————————————————5/5—— Check out all the 'Nit latest 652 OUR VIEW ON THIS WEEK'S ALBUMS p484 Gardens Pets Quiz Entertainment