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m f weekemptpf r jk p15 lets get grow in 12 preparing garden for winter makes for pleasant spring by marjorie mason hogue correspondent i derive a sense of satisfac tion from putting the garden to bed that is akin to putting up preserves in my minds eye i am already enjoying how it will look next spring muriel hoover wrote to ask which plants need special treatment to survive winter and should the tops of peren nials be cut back now or left until spring i am a firm believer in leav ing the dead foliage to collect snow which is the best insu lation for the garden the only exception is diseased foliage mildewed phlox iris with bacterial leafspot etc should be removed and put in the garbage not the com- poster evergreens continue to transpire moisture from their needles during the winter when their roots are unable to take water from the soil therefore it is essential that they have several good waterings before freezeup evergreens planted close to the house may not have ben efitted from the fall rains and may need special attention protect pyramidal ever greens from heavy snow or ice damage with plastic mesh or tie at intervals with green twine there is no need to bundle them up like burlap mummies do construct a burlap wall around rhodo dendrons the space between the plant and the burlap can be filled with leaves that you have raked fronxthe lawn all fruit trees including orna mental plum cherry and crabapple should be protect ed from rodents with plastic or wire tree guards or a bitter tasting repellent that is painted or sprayed onto the bark tender roses need spe cial attention in november do not cut back any canes unless they are situated where they could cause bodi ly harm when whipped by winter winds remove and garbage any leaves which may harbor black spot or powdery mildew spores cover each plant to a depth of 12 inches with soil that has been brought for the purpose not scraped from around the plants a rose collar will reduce the amount of soil needed the roses should be dug and buried in a trench about 24 deep if you have a garden pool remove the submersible pump and store it in a frost- free place according to the manufacturers instructions hardy waterlilies will sur vive in the pool if it is 24 inch es deep or they may be starting lin up markham dodge chrysler jeep introduces the new starling lineup for 1996 with the dodge grand caravan just ask dayle ross the newest member of the dodge chrysler jeep team just how spacious this new vehicle is shell most likely tell you its roomy enough to move around the starting lineup of the brother andres senior girls basketball team so stop by to preview the new 1996 dodge grand caravan today and ask about our competitive leasing rales longmans markham dodge chrysler jeep 5426 highway 7 markham 4711500 chrysler jeep wrapped in damp burlap and win tered in a cold cellar chop and compost annual flowers and vegetables turn over the soil in your vegetable garden to expose hibernating insects mulch fallen leaves with your lawnmower and spread them over your gardens ibp with compost that you have made or purchased this combination mulch and fertilizer will keep the ground from thawing during win ters mild spells and winter snow and rain will take nutrients into the soil finally put up some birdfeed- ers where they can be observed from indoors send questions or comments to letts get growing co the tri bune 88 brock street west uxbridgeon l9p 1r4 attn mar- jorie mason hogue live d j every thurs fri sat starting thurs nov 2 hal monday wing nite wednesday laser karaoke thursday ladies nite ladies dine 2 for 1 staiting thurs nov 2 j ps 202 main st unionviue 905 4706955 jakhk cpu 4 hill puttin 1 mcritz silent auction binned mcdonalds restaurants ilivy 7 and mcconan from november i st to 5th your visit to mcdonalds in markham could be even more fun mcdonalds is running a silent auction in support of the markham stouffville hospital items for auction plus the hiohest bid so far will be posted each day simply fill out a ballot with your bid and the hiohest bioder will oet the item on november 6th at 700 pm mcdonalds will close its doors to regular customers and serve a four course table service dinner to advance sale ticket holders prizes draws and mcfun will be part of the evening alono with the oreat taste of mcdonalds uckets are limited and are solo for a 25 donation to the markham stouffville hospital foundation markham stoufmle hospital nr muff i ii 1 1 a null mil 2891 i i