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6-Orono Wéekly Times, Wednesday, September 5th, 1979 Indoor gardening by Van Belle LIGHT is the number one requirement for proper plant growth. There are two different different types of light, natural and artificial. The natural light is created by the sun, and will give you light indoors through windows and doors, or through skylights..- All ' plants will need some type of light, some can stand the low light created in corners, while others will do better right in the window sill so that they get the full light. Flowering plants without exception will do better in a well lighted area to make the blooms come out to their natual stajte. It is important that direct sunlight coming through a window will be magnified- several times and can burn the leaves and flowers of the plants, so a slight protection with curtains or sheers will overcome this high intensity. This is particularly true of the south and west windows where the sun will, be the strongest in the afternoons. In places like that you must- protect your plants, or grow plants like the cacti which can stand this type of light. Many of you who are African violet fans will nd doubt have experienced that the north and east window will give you the best results. Artificial light is used successfully in the home and does not have to be a fancy setup, even a lamp close to a plant will help to give it some of the light that it requires. Fluorescent light are the best kind of artificial light for your plants, for they will give- you a lot of light without too much heat, since the incandescent incandescent light will give off so much heat that the leaves of ' the plants can be burned. Also the incandescant light will use more electricity than the fluorescent light bulb. The ordinary cool white fluorescent fluorescent light bulb will give you enough light for some plants to grow properly, but it is a good investment to use the Pumps and , De-Humidifiers Special Price Consult Harvey Partner Orono 983-5206 Auction Service Farm & Estate Sales Furniture Modern and Antique NORM FAULKNER Stouffville 640-5691 EARL GAUSLIN Stouffville 640 3079 Charles Reid Orono's. Licensed Auctioneer Valuator Specialize in Farm Furniture Sales * Consult me for terms and dates. Phone Orono 983-5914 plant light bulbs with their wide spectrum of the different different light rays for a complete light system. There are several different makes on the. market and. these include the Grolux by Syl- vania, the Plantgro by West 7 inghouse and the new Duro- lite which has the widest spectrum of them all. It is claimed that this light is even better than the natural daylight, daylight, since the sun rays are often diffused by the smog hanging around the earth from the different air pollutants. pollutants. This type of bulb is used in increasing number in the maternity wards ' for proper lighting of the new babies. They have also introduced introduced a incandescent light to fit the regular fixtures with the same type of wide spectrum light rays, which would be suitable for hanging lamps and for use in special lighting spots where the fixtures for the fluorescent bulbs would be too large. There are all types of fixtures on the market that will fit any lighting problems. If you have the room then install the largest fixture for the flourescent bulb, since the cost is about the same but this will give' you more area for growing plants at about the same cost. Some light fixtures fixtures have receptacles for using both types, but keep in mind that the incandescent light will give off a lot of heat, so a 40 watt bulb should be the largest you will use. Try to install the fixture in such a way that it can be lowered or raised so that they accommodate accommodate the different height of plants. All plants Will require a dormant period during a day, so make sure that the lights will be off at least 5 to 6 hours daily. Light meters are also available from your local florist and they will make it easier to give the required light. U[ntil next week, happy gardening. , Brady ' appointed personnel officer • Jafhes P. Brady,previously Industrial Relations Manager with Houdaille Industries of Canada Limited in Oshawa, joins the College as Personnel Officer effective September 10, 1979. Mr. Brady replaces William Montgomery who has accepted a position with Eldorado Nuclear Limited in Port Hope. Mr. Brady was employed by Houdaille Industries for 24 years where he held a variety of positions in data processing, processing, stores, industrial engineering, engineering, factory supervision, accounting and shipping. He had held the position of Industrial Relations Manager since December 1975. He resides in Whitby and is active as trustee on the Durham. Region Roman Catholic Separate School Board .1 Major expansion for Simcoe Hall, Oshaw A major expansion and renovation of Simcoe Hall Cripplied Children's School and Treatment Centre in Oshawa has been planned for the spring of 1980. In a visit to the centre last week, Health Minister Dennis Timbrel! announced approval of the project that includes speech therapy facilities, three classrooms, new 'clinic rooms and offices as well as renovations to the existing building to provide a library, conference room and other facilities. Tendering is scheduled for next March with construction to begin shortly thereafter. Completion date is early 1981. The Province of Ontario will pay two-thirds of the costs with the balance raised by Simcoe Hall and the community. "The centre's , programs ■ include education and therapy therapy that assists the handicapped handicapped to attain maximum ' physical, mental and social well-being, and helps the. families meet the child's needs. I am particularly pleased in noting the participation participation of Simcoe Hall with similar organizations and health agencies in researching- researching- the causes, prevention and special treatment of , handicapped children in Ontario," Ontario," Mr. Timbrell said. V- The project was recommended recommended by the Durham Régional District Health Council. F.R. Tennant Fuels Ltd. Phone 983-5693 r/ \ Star Drive-In Restaurant Ltd 3 Miles South of Orono * Good Food * Good Service * Low Prices Fast, Friendly Service. Free Coffee with every order. Texaco Gas Bar Phone 987-4478 TEXACO Hwy. 115 // ¥ K M y\